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Android Software Thread - Tasty Desserts, Tastier Apps

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SimleuqiR

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teiresias said:
Installed Swype today, this is the most amazing thing ever - wow. I do find I have to think a bit more actively, since I'm used to touch typing, swiping around the keyboard causes me to actually think about where a letter is on the keyboard - something I don't even think about when typing. That's muscle memory for you.

This really is a great thing though, I'll definitely be buying it when it gets out of beta. Just wish there was a voice-to-text button or gesture or something.
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The more you use it the better you will get. You can tweak the speed if you find yourself thinking too long.
 
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jonnybryce

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I installed swype and whenever I make lines through the keyboard to write word, a blue box around the whole keyboard appears and blinks, and then nothing happens. Wtf.
 
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VanMardigan

has calmed down a bit.
jonnybryce said:
I installed swype and whenever I make lines through the keyboard to write word, a blue box around the whole keyboard appears and blinks, and then nothing happens. Wtf.
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That happened to me too. Remove and reinstall it. Make sure it registers properly after installation because if it doesn't you'll get the same error again.
 
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JoeFu

Banned
Swype is pretty awesome just takes some time to get used to. Swyping this message right now and it's a lot easier than pecking at the screen. Is there a way to get a period by double tapping space like the stock keyboard?
 
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zoku88

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Wow, just installed swype. I currently really suck atit, but I can see how someone can get really fast at using this.

Wth, might as well type one more line.
 
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Chairman85

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JoeFu said:
Swype is pretty awesome just takes some time to get used to. Swyping this message right now and it's a lot easier than pecking at the screen. Is there a way to get a period by double tapping space like the stock keyboard?
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Swype from the period to the space. Then begin your next sentence.
 
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sableholic

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Giving it a shot as well. So far pretty impressed. Going to take a little getting used to though. I'm sure you can get really fast with this though.
 
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andycapps

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Trying out swype as well right now. I like it but it'll definitely take some getting used to. After doing a couple sentences I'm already getting a lot better at it.

Maybe a dumb question but how do I quickly get out of the keyboard and back where I can enter this?
 
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gcubed

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andycapps said:
Trying out swype as well right now. I like it but it'll definitely take some getting used to. After doing a couple sentences I'm already getting a lot better at it.

Maybe a dumb question but how do I quickly get out of the keyboard and back where I can enter this?
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how do you mean? To exit the keyboard you can push the back button
 
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gcubed

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andycapps said:
Oh ok, i didn't know if there was a button dedicated to it like on the normal keyboard on my EVO.
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Wasn't sure what you were asking, no problem. If you type a long post it does get annoying trying to get back to post or see something else
 
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teiresias

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Is there a quick way to check your Bluetooth connected device status? I can see the bluetooth indicator in the status bar at the top, obviously, but it only shows me that bluetooth is on and maybe that something is connected (two carrots to either side of the bluetooth symbol). I'd like to have a way to verify the device name quickly rather than digging down into the bluetooth settings. Is there a built-in Android way to do it, or can any recommend a widget that has the same functionality?
 
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Epix

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When I booted up my Evo for the first time and signed into the Facebook app it automatically populated my contacts with the information and picture from my FB friends. The problem is, all my friends have changed their profile pictures since then and I'd like my phone contacts pictures to stay in sync with their FB counterparts. I can't for the life of me figure out either how to trigger a re-sync or schedule the application to sync once a day for example. Anyone know?

Also, I'm not using Sense UI if that matters.
 
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HamPster PamPster

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Is there an app to turn one of the three home screens into a "to do list" / text file?

Currently I have a notepad app where I keep my to do list of stuff but I'd like to just swipe over a screen and get it that way. I think I remember reading about someone doing that awhile back in one of these android threads

I have a G1 if that matters
 
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teiresias

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Epix said:
When I booted up my Evo for the first time and signed into the Facebook app it automatically populated my contacts with the information and picture from my FB friends. The problem is, all my friends have changed their profile pictures since then and I'd like my phone contacts pictures to stay in sync with their FB counterparts. I can't for the life of me figure out either how to trigger a re-sync or schedule the application to sync once a day for example. Anyone know?

Also, I'm not using Sense UI if that matters.
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Go into the Menu->Setting->Accounts & Sync and see what accounts you have there. On my EVO there are two facebook apps, one is just Facebook, the other is Facebook for HTC Sense, and on the Accounts page I choose either of them as a syncable account. You may have the HTC Sense one as the account and since you're not using Sense UI it's disabled and not syncing (similar to how you can't use Sense UI widgets in other launchers). You should be able to add an account with regular Facebook - if regular Facebook isn't there you may need to grab the regular Facebook for Android app from the Market in order to have it show up.

This is just a theory. I could be completely off base and you just don't have sync set properly.
 
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Fatalah

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What bothers me about Swype is that warning that says the program will most likely collect password, credit cards, and other personal information.

Kind of scary. Especially with all the recent leaks in sensitive information...

Epix said:
I can't for the life of me figure out either how to trigger a re-sync or schedule the application to sync once a day for example. Anyone know?
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I've had this issue since day 1. Incredible owner here. Three fellow Incredible owning friends have the same issue -- and from what I can tell from researching online, it's just the way it is.
 
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GoldenEye 007

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Fatalah said:
What bothers me about Swype is that warning that says the program will most likely collect password, credit cards, and other personal information.

Kind of scary. Especially with all the recent leaks in sensitive information...



I've had this issue since day 1. Incredible owner here. Three fellow Incredible owning friends have the same issue -- and from what I can tell from researching online, it's just the way it is.
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That is a standard Android OS warning for all keyboards installed aftermarket.
 
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JaseMath

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Started using Swype as well. It's pretty impressive so far...and I'm coming from the Sense keyboard. I don't know that I'll go back. :eek:
 
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zoku88

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teiresias said:
Is there a quick way to check your Bluetooth connected device status? I can see the bluetooth indicator in the status bar at the top, obviously, but it only shows me that bluetooth is on and maybe that something is connected (two carrots to either side of the bluetooth symbol). I'd like to have a way to verify the device name quickly rather than digging down into the bluetooth settings. Is there a built-in Android way to do it, or can any recommend a widget that has the same functionality?
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I don't know of a widget, but install quick settings. It lets you get to certain settings menus faster like wifi and bluetooth. I highly recommend it.
 
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Zozz

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gimmmick said:
Ok... I can't find swype on the market place...

Anyone got a qr code or is there a code term I need to type on the marketplace?
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you have to download it from swype's website.
 
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jonnybryce

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I like Swype but I'm not sold yet. It's very cool for big words, I showed it to my friend last night and wrote perception or celebration in what felt like one second...but for other shorter popular words I don't feel like I'm saving any time. I prefer typing and I'm fast at it but I'll keep Swype for when I'm running around one handed or don't feel like sliding out the keyboard.

VanMardigan said:
That happened to me too. Remove and reinstall it. Make sure it registers properly after installation because if it doesn't you'll get the same error again.
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Thanks.
 
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snacknuts

we all knew her
gcubed said:
can someone tell me what the version of swype is that is in the open beta? I just updated it yesterday, not sure if its exactly the same version
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I just downloaded the update last week and according to my phone, it's version 7625.
 
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nocode

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teiresias said:
Is there a quick way to check your Bluetooth connected device status? I can see the bluetooth indicator in the status bar at the top, obviously, but it only shows me that bluetooth is on and maybe that something is connected (two carrots to either side of the bluetooth symbol). I'd like to have a way to verify the device name quickly rather than digging down into the bluetooth settings. Is there a built-in Android way to do it, or can any recommend a widget that has the same functionality?
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Quick Settings. It gives you access to brightness, wifi, bluetooth, etc. Install it and set it to your notification bar. It is so handy I can't believe they don't have it stock when you buy the phone.
 
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andycapps

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nocode said:
Quick Settings. It gives you access to brightness, wifi, bluetooth, etc. Install it and set it to your notification bar. It is so handy I can't believe they don't have it stock when you buy the phone.
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Yeah, combining this with Setting Profiles Lite and I'm a happy man. I have 3 profiles setup with that; one for home, out, and one for work. But yeah, that quick settings app is great for when I want to change something up temporarily.
 
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VanMardigan

has calmed down a bit.
You know, for all the whining I did about typing on my nexus phone vs. iphone, I feel like I must now double back and praise the heck out of swype.

Not only is it fast and mostly frustration free, it is also FUN! Now when is the last time anyone said that about typing on a phone?
 
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andycapps

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True, and that's one thing that is making me rethink going back to stock. I'm getting more and more used to typing with it, but voice to text is a pretty big thing for me and I'm very fast with the stock keyboard anyway.. I can always leave this on there and use it when it's convenient.
 
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VanMardigan

has calmed down a bit.
kaching said:
I'm surprised by this point that swype doesn't have a voice-to-text button built into its keyboard.
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I figure once its out of beta, that tutorial button will be the voice button. I do miss voice input.
 
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snacknuts

we all knew her
VanMardigan said:
I figure once its out of beta, that tutorial button will be the voice button. I do miss voice input.
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That button isn't just for tutorials. If you place the cursor on a word and hit the button, it highlights it and gives you a list of alternate words that fit the swype pattern. It would be a good place for a long-press option of voice-to-text, though.
 
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kaching

"GAF's biggest wanker"
I figure it's something they'll add sooner or later, just surprised it isn't there already.

The other thing I wonder about, from a developer's perspective, is whether swype is as configurable as the stock keyboard. i.e., devs can configure the stock keyboard for different tasks - numbers only for numeric fields, they can choose to omit the voice-to-text button if they want, etc. Will Swype give developers that can kind of access?
 
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ChackanKun

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Any opinions on the Samsung Galaxy Spica I5700? I've read really good reviews but would like to see a user review. Looks like a good phone to enter the Android world :D
 
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ZZMitch

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Gaf, what do you think they will call the next software update after gingerbread?

I have been thinking about it... hot chocolate maybe? Hazelnut? I dunno :lol
 
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poweld

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ZZMitch said:
Gaf, what do you think they will call the next software update after gingerbread?

I have been thinking about it... hot chocolate maybe? Hazelnut? I dunno :lol
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Halvah, the greatest dessert known to man.
 
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Epix

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teiresias said:
Go into the Menu->Setting->Accounts & Sync and see what accounts you have there. On my EVO there are two facebook apps, one is just Facebook, the other is Facebook for HTC Sense, and on the Accounts page I choose either of them as a syncable account. You may have the HTC Sense one as the account and since you're not using Sense UI it's disabled and not syncing (similar to how you can't use Sense UI widgets in other launchers). You should be able to add an account with regular Facebook - if regular Facebook isn't there you may need to grab the regular Facebook for Android app from the Market in order to have it show up.

This is just a theory. I could be completely off base and you just don't have sync set properly.
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When I go to Accounts and Sync I see only "Facebook for HTC" and it's set to not sync. If I tap "Add Account" it takes me to a screen where I see both "Facebook" and "Facebook for HTC." When I tap on "Facebook" nothing happens. The button registers the click but it doesn't go anywhere. Just to test it, if I click "Facebook for HTC" it takes me to a screen to enter my FB name/password. So it seems it's not letting me add the "Facebook" account to my "Accounts and Sync" listing. Weird.
 
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andycapps

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Epix said:
When I go to Accounts and Sync I see only "Facebook for HTC" and it's set to not sync. If I tap "Add Account" it takes me to a screen where I see both "Facebook" and "Facebook for HTC." When I tap on "Facebook" nothing happens. The button registers the click but it doesn't go anywhere. Just to test it, if I click "Facebook for HTC" it takes me to a screen to enter my FB name/password. So it seems it's not letting me add the "Facebook" account to my "Accounts and Sync" listing. Weird.
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Friend Stream is a part of Facebook for HTC, IIRC. So that would be why.
 
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Epix

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Is it possible to use Swype in landscape with two hands (two thumbs working on the same word). I haven't found a setting for this and the Swype site is being hit hard right now.
 
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snacknuts

we all knew her
pxleyes said:
For all of you wanting high res and regularly updated contact photos, I give you SyncMyPix: http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-nloko-android-syncmypix-qxEz.aspx
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Well, I installed this and it downloaded all the pictures, but it doesn't display them. My caller ID pics are still all small and pixelated.


Epix said:
Is it possible to use Swype in landscape with two hands (two thumbs working on the same word). I haven't found a setting for this and the Swype site is being hit hard right now.
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I can't promise it works in every instance of text entry, but yes, the Swype keyboard has a landscape configuration.
 
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Salaadin

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Anyone run into battery issues when they started using swype? My battery is dieing FAST today and the only difference is swype.
 
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Priz

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ZZMitch said:
Gaf, what do you think they will call the next software update after gingerbread?

I have been thinking about it... hot chocolate maybe? Hazelnut? I dunno :lol
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I think the logical next major release choice is very obvious! :)

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(Special Google edition It's It with real sugar instead of HFCS)
 
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