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Verizon, where are my additional languages for swype?

nahaluk
Newbie
‎05-31-2011 03:14 PM

Verizon, where are my additional languages for swype?

Why I'm limited to only English and Spanish?!

How to add more languages to my phone?

 

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crb79
Specialist - Level 2
‎05-31-2011 04:41 PM

Because this is a phone released for use in North America and parts of Mexico.

 

Maybe you should check the skype website and see if they have additional language packs.

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nahaluk
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In response to crb79
‎06-03-2011 02:52 AM
crb79 wrote:

Because this is a phone released for use in North America and parts of Mexico.

 

Maybe you should check the skype website and see if they have additional language packs.

OK, swype supports a lot of different languages, including the one that I want, the problem is you can't just download them, or at least
 I could find how, without rooting the phone. If you go to the market you will see that is impossible to find swype there, not to mention a language pack. I think it's only fair if Verizon offered as an update or app, or whatever on their app market.

And, BTW if you can fix the swype, that would fix the skype too.

 

 

galaxie500fb is the swiftkey x beta going to work with swype?

 

 

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KinquanaH_VZW
VZ Employee Emeritus
‎06-02-2011 06:28 PM

Thanks for the information . After review of the skype application, I was able to locate two applications. We offer a Skype mobile and a Skype Mobile for VErizon. If you downloaded the Skype mobile for Verizon, you may be limited to only two languages. Skype mobile offers all languages. I recommend checking your application and if you have the skype version that only offers two languages, you can remove it and download the Skype Mobile version. I will list directions below.

 

You can also research information via the internet for Skype Translate Tool/software. While we do not support this tool and always recommend contacting Skype first, you can review further information via the internet. 

 

To remove an application:

 

  1. From the home screen, select the applications tab (located at the bottom of the display).

  2. Select Settings.

  3. Select Applications.

  4. Select Manage applications.

  5. From the All tab, select an application.

  6. Select Uninstall.

  7. Select OK.

  8. Select OK.

To install applications from the Android Market:

 


  • From the home screen, touch the applications tab (located at the bottom of the display).

  • Touch Market.
    If presented, review the Android Market Terms of Service then touch Accept to continue.

  • Touch Apps.

  • Touch a category (e.g. All applications, Comics, Communication, etc.).

  • To sort the list, touch one of the following:
    • Top paid
    • Top free
    • Just in
  • Touch an application / widgetsuch as:
    • Widgets
      CNN News
      Delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, and entertainment.
      Weather Bug
      Delivers live local weather conditions.
      Fox News
      Delivers the latest and breaking news.
    • Applications
      Visual Voice Mail
      Allows subscribers to view caller and voice mail information and listen to voice mail messages in any order.
  • If there is a charge for the application, touch Buy.
    If the application is free, touch Install.

  • Touch OK.
    Review the alerts for access. If they are not acceptable touch Cancel.

  • If applicable, ensure the desired card is selected then touch Buy now.
    If a payment method has not been established, enter the credit card information then touch Save
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dirkbonn
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In response to KinquanaH_VZW
‎06-02-2011 06:37 PM

KinquanaH & crb79,

 

OP is asking about Swype...... not Skype

 

 

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galaxie500fb
Contributor - Level 2
In response to dirkbonn
‎06-02-2011 07:58 PM

Not knowing what language your trying to use makes helping you limited but if you go to the android market there is an app called swiftkey x beta that offers multiple languages.

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crb79
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In response to dirkbonn
‎06-02-2011 10:56 PM
dirkbonn wrote:

KinquanaH & crb79,

 

OP is asking about Swype...... not Skype

 

 


I realize that. Skype was a typo on my part. 

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nahaluk
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In response to KinquanaH_VZW
‎06-03-2011 03:01 AM
KinquanaH_VZW wrote:

Thanks for the information crb79. After review of the skype application, I was able to locate two applications. We offer a Skype mobile and a Skype Mobile for VErizon. If you downloaded the Skype mobile for Verizon, you may be limited to only two languages. Skype mobile offers all languages. I recommend checking your application and if you have the skype version that only offers two languages, you can remove it and download the Skype Mobile version. I will list directions below.

 

You can also research information via the internet for Skype Translate Tool/software. While we do not support this tool and always recommend contacting Skype first, you can review further information via the internet. 

 

To remove an application:

 

  1. From the home screen, select the applications tab (located at the bottom of the display).

  2. Select Settings.

  3. Select Applications.

  4. Select Manage applications.

  5. From the All tab, select an application.

  6. Select Uninstall.

  7. Select OK.

  8. Select OK.

To install applications from the Android Market:

 


  • From the home screen, touch the applications tab (located at the bottom of the display).

  • Touch Market.
    If presented, review the Android Market Terms of Service then touch Accept to continue.

  • Touch Apps.

  • Touch a category (e.g. All applications, Comics, Communication, etc.).

  • To sort the list, touch one of the following:
    • Top paid
    • Top free
    • Just in
  • Touch an application / widgetsuch as:
    • Widgets CNN News Delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, and entertainment. Weather Bug Delivers live local weather conditions. Fox News Delivers the latest and breaking news.
    • Applications Visual Voice Mail Allows subscribers to view caller and voice mail information and listen to voice mail messages in any order.
  • If there is a charge for the application, touch Buy.
    If the application is free, touch Install.

  • Touch OK.
    Review the alerts for access. If they are not acceptable touch Cancel.

  • If applicable, ensure the desired card is selected then touch Buy now.
    If a payment method has not been established, enter the credit card information then touch Save

If I bring you my phone can you uninstal the Verizon's skype for me? 'Couse I couldn't find that magic uninstal button on my Droid... 

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Ann154
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‎06-03-2011 02:58 AM
SwiftKey Beta X is a separate replacement keyboard application and functions slightly different than the Swype keyboard.

I'm most definitely NOT a VZW employee. If a post answered your question, please mark it as the answer.

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nahaluk
Newbie
In response to Ann154
‎06-03-2011 03:04 AM
Ann154 wrote:
SwiftKey Beta X is a separate replacement keyboard application and functions slightly different than the Swype keyboard.

Thank you for your answer, so far I really like swype, but I'm willing to try another keyboard.

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