Swype as default keyboard

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I searched the forums and couldn't find an answer to this question.

I'm running CM6.1 stable and installed Swype 2.15.56.14870.t100 (i'm in the beta).

Whenever i reboot, the default android keyboard is set as default. I seem to remember a fix for this but can't find it anywhere. Can someone point me in the right direction? thanks.
 

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I just installed Swype today. Even though it was selected as primary input, it wasn't working. After I putzed around in the tutorial for a little bit I tried seeing if it worked for text messaging and it did.
 
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Thanks for the reply but that is not the issue I'm discussing here. Can someone shine light on my problem? Swype is installed and working correctly, just if i reboot it loses default the next time i go to type. I have to set it once and it stays default until i reboot.
 

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Have you checked Swype's own beta forums? I don't recall if a solution is posted there but it's worth checking. Off the top of my head it sounds like an install issue but the Swype install process has always been a bit quirky.
 

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The Swype beta process is a joke. Because of their insistence on making the process as difficult as possible I don't update the beta everytime they come out with an update. The beta works fine so I will no longer update.
 

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The Swype beta process is a joke. Because of their insistence on making the process as difficult as possible I don't update the beta everytime they come out with an update. The beta works fine so I will no longer update.
I think you're being a little hyperbolic. I had a problem with a beta update earlier this year; the fix was well-documented in the Swype forums.

The newest December beta has a new streamlined installer that holds your hand through the whole process, leaving no room for error this time around. I can't see how the beta process can go any smoother, really. Just be sure to delete "Swype" and "Swype Installer" before doing it.

Try it out, it fixed one huge bug I had and added a microphone button for me.
 
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Have you checked Swype's own beta forums? I don't recall if a solution is posted there but it's worth checking. Off the top of my head it sounds like an install issue but the Swype install process has always been a bit quirky.

I haven't checked there, but i'm going to try and uninstall and reinstall and see if it works.

The newest December beta has a new streamlined installer that holds your hand through the whole process, leaving no room for error this time around. I can't see how the beta process can go any smoother, really. Just be sure to delete "Swype" and "Swype Installer" before doing it.

Try it out, it fixed one huge bug I had and added a microphone button for me.

I'm going to try and reinstall it real quick and see if that helps. it works fine, just a PITA that it won't stick as the default keyboard after a reboot.
 

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The newest December beta has a new streamlined installer that holds your hand through the whole process, leaving no room for error this time around. I can't see how the beta process can go any smoother, really. Just be sure to delete "Swype" and "Swype Installer" before doing it.

Try it out, it fixed one huge bug I had and added a microphone button for me.

Yes, the new installer works wonders (although I just opened the installer and it updated without having to uninstall it). When I got the OTA update to FRG83D Swype (at least the ability to swype) stopped working. I cleared the data on the Swype app, and then opened the installer. It said I needed to generate a licence and to press the "Generate License" button. I did, entered my email address and password and Swype was up and running a few seconds later. No need to uninstall and reinstall the app.
 

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tell me what you did again. I tried clearing data.. went back to swype installer, didn't have to sign in.. no option to. It still won't work. I'm going crazy looking for answers.
UPDATE: went to swype forums and found the answer. I had to uninstall and reinstall swype itself and the installer. It finally works. Just mad that it lost all my words and info. But, happy to have it back...
 

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Have you tried going into settings>language and keyboard, and only checking the Swype keyboard?
 

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I'm having the same issue. I don't think the problem is with Swype. I uninstalled it in favor of Ultra Keyboard Trial version (which I think I like better). After I rebooted the phone, the Android POS keyboard is back as the default. I think it may be a bug introduced in Froyo 2.2.1? I have a Moto Droid 1. I didn't start having problems until I received that update.

Edit: Apparently Ultra Keyboard hasn't had any updates in 2 months. It seems like the developer has abandoned the product. Back to Swype until something better comes along
 

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I'm having the same issue. Getting frustrated with swype. I've cleared data uninstalled reinstalled a few times.
 

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How often are y'all rebooting your phone? As good as swype is, it seems like a small inconvenience to select it when you reboot.
 
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