is there an updated swype app?

[Sarreq Teryx]

try this
AllDroid - View topic - [RELEASE] Swype WVGA v1.16.12.5228.219

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[Chief Wahoo]

Fair question, for sure, I have had no issues either, for me, I guess it is just to ensure that I am up to date on any new features, not bugs, that they have out there.

I really do like using Swype as is. In fact, I noticed today that I started trying to swype on my work keyboard. . .

[ipawd1]

There is a popup, and while configuring the settings it will tell you that this version is not compatible with your screen resolution, ignore it, it works great.

From what I can ascertain the guy who originally published this took the HVGA update and edited the graphics and xml files so that the app could work on WVGA devices (ie N1 and Droid).

This version does have quite a few fixes and enhancements.

I will have a mirror up shortly in case this dl link goes *poof*....
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Here's a better mirror. http://web.me.com/ardoreal/Swype-Swy...2.5228.219.apk

[Chief Wahoo]

I am having troubles accessing the .apk. I was attempting to grab the .apk and send it to my Droid from my computer but I am unable to access it. Any help or guidance is appreciated.

[blue rocket]

i've been using swype exclusively since it was first leaked....until the guys at xda released the HTC IME keyboard (you'll want v9). This keyboard is lightworlds away from anything i've typed on on a touchscreen device, i can type so fast and accurate i've disabled swype. I've also noticed a performance increase when using it compared to swype as well.

[Chief Wahoo]

sounds like a keyboard worth checking out - does the keyboard have a Market accessible name or how would you advise finding it in the Market?

[nerdbox08]

sounds like a keyboard worth checking out - does the keyboard have a Market accessible name or how would you advise finding it in the Market?

I think this is the link you're looking for: [APP MOD] HTC_IME Keyboard (23rd February: hihres v9, lowres v4) - xda-developers

I'm gonna go play with it.

As for Swype, I know you understand we aren't supposed to have it, as in we are getting a leaked version, what I am not sure you completely understand is that Swype was never designed to run as a standalone application, the only way you are going to get an update to what we have is if someone else goes into an OS that supports Swype, pulls it out, recodes it and ports it into Droid.

[Chief Wahoo]

Thanks for the link. I will research and read the thread from XDA.

On Swype, I understand and am aware of your points. Would have liked Swype to consider a hybrid business model as I believe opening it up to others (aside from the OEM market) would have generated a fair amount of revenue as well. . .but I am not their CEO, so my opinion means little

[nerdbox08]

Thanks for the link. I will research and read the thread from XDA.

On Swype, I understand and am aware of your points. Would have liked Swype to consider a hybrid business model as I believe opening it up to others (aside from the OEM market) would have generated a fair amount of revenue as well. . .but I am not their CEO, so my opinion means little

I just wasn't sure if you knew the complete limitations and I like to be thorough because thousands of people read these forums

I do agree, they could make much more revenue by offering Swype as a market app, they would probably have a massive increase in sales because of it, but as you said, we aren't going to change that, lol.

I just put the HTC keyboard on and checked it out. It's not bad for a normal input keyboard, actually it might be better than what we have. The keys are a bit more spaced out, etc. However, there isn't any way I could it after using Swype or SlideIt. ha ha.

Good luck though, it might work for you. But as I see it, you just want some updates to what you already like!

[takeshi]

Why do we need an updated version of Swype?

Some people assume that newer always means better. I've heard that the leaked update has some bug fixes -- haven't seen details though.