Holy cow...I just tried Swype

[loop4zil]

I tried swype and love using it in portrait. Not so nice, for me, in landscape. Is there a way that you know of to set swype to only be the portrait keyboard and regular keyboard in landscape?

that is a really good idea. Maybe you should lob that to the developer

 

[dunefreak91910]

I am now happy with the toggle. I did not realize with a long press in the text box it allows you to switch keyboards. I guess the key to this phone seems to be, when in doubt, long press.

 

[dfwdroid]

i am getting an error about the screen size

any idea?

when are you getting the error?

when i try to type something like a text or a email for example.
then virtual keyboard doesn't even show up. it gets stuck then i get an error message:

"The Swype package you installed does not match the screen size of the device. please contact Swype about this issue. Screen Size: 854x480"

 

[loop4zil]

onomatopoeia. That took some practice

 

[loop4zil]

i am getting an error about the screen size

any idea?

when are you getting the error?

when i try to type something like a text or a email for example.
then virtual keyboard doesn't even show up. it gets stuck then i get an error message:

"The Swype package you installed does not match the screen size of the device. please contact Swype about this issue. Screen Size: 854x480"

That sounds crazy. I am no expert (you will be able to tell from my adivice)...I would unistall via astro...delete the apk from SDcard...and start over from scratch.

 

[bastosero]

interesting
never used it before
so i take it, the more you use it, it creates a bigger library?
what about the delele part
if you want to delete an entire sentence.
tips?

If you want to delete all the words you typed, just hold down for 2-3 seconds on the box that you're typing in and choose "Select all", then just press the delete key on the keyboard.

 

[dfwdroid]

when are you getting the error?

when i try to type something like a text or a email for example.
then virtual keyboard doesn't even show up. it gets stuck then i get an error message:

"The Swype package you installed does not match the screen size of the device. please contact Swype about this issue. Screen Size: 854x480"

That sounds crazy. I am no expert (you will be able to tell from my adivice)...I would unistall via astro...delete the apk from SDcard...and start over from scratch.

doing it right now...standby

 

[liddster]

Don't see it in the market? Is it still available for the Moto Droid??

 

[loop4zil]

Don't see it in the market? Is it still available for the Moto Droid??

Edit: I took out the link...unauthorized distribution

this is where I found it

 

[armeddroid]

interesting
never used it before
so i take it, the more you use it, it creates a bigger library?
what about the delele part
if you want to delete an entire sentence.
tips?

If you want to delete all the words you typed, just hold down for 2-3 seconds on the box that you're typing in and choose "Select all", then just press the delete key on the keyboard.

ahh thanks
got it.
hmmm its actually quite good.

def can use it with one hand.
Thas a huge plus.
So...while i am driving home with a Big Mac in one and a nugget in the other, i can, text, eat and drive all at the same time!!! Yayyy :icon_ banana:
Just kidding.
I like it.
thanks guys.

 

[dfwdroid]

when i try to type something like a text or a email for example.
then virtual keyboard doesn't even show up. it gets stuck then i get an error message:

"The Swype package you installed does not match the screen size of the device. please contact Swype about this issue. Screen Size: 854x480"

That sounds crazy. I am no expert (you will be able to tell from my adivice)...I would unistall via astro...delete the apk from SDcard...and start over from scratch.

doing it right now...standby

It's good to go ...good suggestion thanks!

 

[liddster]

Don't see it in the market? Is it still available for the Moto Droid??

Download Swype for Android Beta | Android Central

this is where I found it

Sweet... thanks for the info... Downloading it now...

 

[liddster]

IT'S AMAZING... Thanks for the help.

 

[TheSwypeTeam]

A Message from the Swype Team

Hi everyone,

We would like to provide an update regarding the unauthorized distribution of our Swype software for the Android platform. We realize that many sites are now distributing this software and several are providing installation instructions.

We are glad that you like Swype, but we did not release or leak it for distribution and do not currently support any downloadable versions.

There are now two devices that ship with the Swype keyboard pre-installed: the Verizon Samsung Omnia II on Windows Mobile and, more recently, the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G. We’re very excited about these releases, and there will be a number of new device launches in the near future. Because our partners are highly sensitive about their product releases, we really cannot say anything further. But a lot of work goes into making sure that Swype integrates perfectly with each device we release and by comparison, any leaked or hacked version of our software will work improperly or not at all.

One might ask why we don't just release it ourselves and save everyone the hassle? The reason is that we have spent seven years building Swype and our business model at present is OEM licensing. We do plan to get to direct-to-consumer distribution, but it is a different sort of business with unique challenges and thus it is hard to say when.

Stay tuned (and provide feedback) on our forum at www.swype.com<http://www.swype.com/>.

Regards,

The Swype Team

Our lawyer has asked us to remind everyone that Swype does not explicitly or implicitly condone the unauthorized copying and distribution of the Swype software and to inform you that the Swype software is proprietary to Swype, Inc., is the copyrighted work of Swype, Inc., and Swype, Inc. has and always will reserve all of its rights.

 

[loop4zil]

Hi everyone,

We would like to provide an update regarding the unauthorized distribution of our Swype software for the Android platform. We realize that many sites are now distributing this software and several are providing installation instructions.

We are glad that you like Swype, but we did not release or leak it for distribution and do not currently support any downloadable versions.

There are now two devices that ship with the Swype keyboard pre-installed: the Verizon Samsung Omnia II on Windows Mobile and, more recently, the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G. We’re very excited about these releases, and there will be a number of new device launches in the near future. Because our partners are highly sensitive about their product releases, we really cannot say anything further. But a lot of work goes into making sure that Swype integrates perfectly with each device we release and by comparison, any leaked or hacked version of our software will work improperly or not at all.

One might ask why we don't just release it ourselves and save everyone the hassle? The reason is that we have spent seven years building Swype and our business model at present is OEM licensing. We do plan to get to direct-to-consumer distribution, but it is a different sort of business with unique challenges and thus it is hard to say when.

Stay tuned (and provide feedback) on our forum at www.swype.com<http://www.swype.com/>.

Regards,

The Swype Team

Our lawyer has asked us to remind everyone that Swype does not explicitly or implicitly condone the unauthorized copying and distribution of the Swype software and to inform you that the Swype software is proprietary to Swype, Inc., is the copyrighted work of Swype, Inc., and Swype, Inc. has and always will reserve all of its rights.

Thanks for the heads up. It is a great product. Good luck with the OEM stuff...and when you get a direct to consumer offering I will definitely get in line to buy it....unless of course I buy a new device with it already loaded.