DX-GB: Swype Bug

Gingerbread on DX:

Looks like Swype's got issues dealing with selected words.

Select a word (tap once, long press, choose Select Word from the menu), then try replacing the text by swyping something else.

Rather than replacing the selected text, the new text gets appended to the text you want to replace, no spaces in between.

This happens across multiple apps (texting, gmail, search box, Note Everything, etc.).

Don't know that Swype has ever issued an update to a preinstalled copy.

Ooops.

Mike

Accepted answers

EdW_VZW

Thank you for your feedback. Perhaps in a suggestion to help with the Swype issue, try installing a newer Version of the App to see if this can update and correct matter. The reviews on the newer version have help many users of Swype address the issue. I am providing a link for you to reference and assist your further: http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-apps/13943-new-swype-version-here-ready-download.html . I hope this helps.

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Cody21

Yes, I see that as well ... I think SWYPE has gone downhill of late. I struggle with it more so than not anymore. I try to enter numbers, and I seem to always now get appended letters them .. e.g., I swype "21" and I get "21st" ...

droidsw

Swype has me cursing out loud. Since GB, the cursor floats all over for no reason. The new animated cursor pointer is a nice touch, but it appears only when it wants to. Swype has always been my preference to regular pecking, but lately, I don't like it.

Galaxy80

Honesly, I'm not trying to knock Swype, but I don't know how people can use it. I tried it out and struggled to make a sentence with it. It's a really cool technology, but I'm much better at tapping the letters than trying to make some crazy, swirly thing to make a word.. But that's just me...

droidsw

Galaxy80, like anything, it's something that takes some getting used to. I can use it now without looking, but it always requires proofreading to correct the errors . Something the tutorials even mention (errors are inevitable).

Ann154

@Galaxy80
If you like the tap tap style of keyboard, you could try SwiftKey if you haven't already.

droidsw

ann154, OK, I just switched to regular keyboard. What is Swiftkey?

Ann154

It is a replacement keyboard to use instead of the default one on your phone. There is a free public beta available now. The standard application is a paid application. It also learns how you type to better predict the words and you save keystrokes. I think I am up to 42% more efficient according to their stats in the Beta version.

https://market.android.com/developer?pub=TouchType+Ltd

A thread discussing the keyboard.
http://community.vzw.com/t5/Android-Apps/SwiftKey-X-Beta/td-p/543188

droidsw

Something new to try. Thanks.

B33

Is this were u swype at a ( Bug ) or Swatt at one "LOL" :smileyvery-happy: Just wondering! I'm getten Old

keezy

SwiftKey is amazing. I can't stand Swype, drove me crazy. SwiftKey learns how you "speak" and predicts what your next word is. It's gotten to the point that I can type about 2 or 3 words, and SwiftKey predicts the rest of my sentence. Makes it very easy and fast to text.

gerio

+1 on SwiftKey.

I'm doing this on it the SwiftKey X Beta right now. That last sentence took 9 key presses. I am blown away by this.

I was a Swype devotee and had no reason to change, but I wanted to try something new and different. It's safe to say that I found it... :smileyhappy:

Geri O

Ann154

You should see me type out the default ringtone folder instructions. I just have to start the first slash and the first letter of media and I don't have any letter presses after that just the prediction row and the space bar. :smileyhappy:

Galaxy80

Ann154 wrote:
@Galaxy80
If you like the tap tap style of keyboard, you could try SwiftKey if you haven't already.

I haven't tried it yet. I've been up in the air about replacing my keyboard, but I might try it. I just got Handcent this morning and I love it!

keezy

Galaxy80 wrote:
Ann154 wrote:
@Galaxy80
If you like the tap tap style of keyboard, you could try SwiftKey if you haven't already.
I haven't tried it yet. I've been up in the air about replacing my keyboard, but I might try it. I just got Handcent this morning and I love it!

Handcent is awesome as well. Just wanted to add that downloading SwiftKey doesn't get rid of your normal keyboard. It just adds the extra option in Keyboard & Language settings. You can go back to the normal keyboard at any time, it's really nice!

Ann154

Actually I have the stock HTC keyboard and three versions of SwiftKey keyboard (official, private beta, and public beta) installed and available on my phone. I don't think I have used the HTC keyboard since the phone was originally activated. :smileywink:

I am currently using the public beta of SwiftKey and will switch to the official version whenever I am in the stock email app. Both the private and public beta have the predictions/auto corrections broken in the stock email app. It is being worked on, so for now I switch it as needed.

Galaxy80

I'm still debating on whether or not I want to spend $2 for Swiftkey. I found the option to turn off the word predictor on the stock keyboard on Gingerbread in the keyboard settings. Gingberbread doesn't have a clue as to what I'm about to say at any time lol. Great OS, bad psychic...

keezy

SwiftKey is free..... Look in the market for SwiftKey Beta X. Someone else posted about this as well somewhere on here.

EdW_VZW

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MRMRM513,

I have researched your Swype issue and I don't see this exact issue with not inserting spaces as a known issue. I would suggest clearing your cache by going to Settings>Applications>Manage Applications>Swype>Clear data/cache/force close.

Cody21

@EdW_VZw - Actually the current SWYPE version is not what you linked in your post ... Your link is 2.15.56.14870

The latest version is 2.50.72.21318.21326

At least that's what is on my GB version. So I think you'd be downgrading anyone that goes to your link.