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Did they get rid of the degree symbol on keyboard?

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mikes1

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I used to use the degree symbol all the time. Now I don't see it anywhere on the galaxy S3 keyboard. I don't see why they would get rid of it. Has anybody found it by chance?
 
mikes1 said:
I used to use the degree symbol all the time. Now I don't see it anywhere on the galaxy S3 keyboard. I don't see why they would get rid of it. Has anybody found it by chance?
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If it is not there, you can always download/install a different keyboard from Play Store. There are several good choices to choose from.
 
I've had a look and can't see it. The closest thing i can find is something which looks like a full stop but slightly higher which is on the second page of symbols. I know its on the Swype beta keyboard which I use. I'd recommended giving it a try. A lot of people will be put off by swyping instead of typing but it can be used as a regular push touch keyboard and if you get curious you can try Swype if you feel like. Once i mastered it after some effort I don't know how I ever lived without out.
 
Shotgun84 said:
I've had a look and can't see it. The closest thing i can find is something which looks like a full stop but slightly higher which is on the second page of symbols. I know its on the Swype beta keyboard which I use. I'd recommended giving it a try. A lot of people will be put off by swyping instead of typing but it can be used as a regular push touch keyboard and if you get curious you can try Swype if you feel like. Once i mastered it after some effort I don't know how I ever lived without out.
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I actually like the stock Samsung keyboard that is on it. I use that T9 trace and it works great for me. The degree symbol won't kill me but I found it nice and easy to use on my X and fascinate. Can't believe it wouldn't be on there though. I was long pressing that one button hoping the degree would come up, but nothing did. Oh well
 
On stock S3, the degree symbol didn't go anywhere, it's in the same place as day one.
Go to symbols page 3 and it's still in the far top-leff!
 
There have been a few firmware updates since July last year each with an updated keyboard so I think it's been added back since the thread was written.
 
Thanks Cing1nsider
I am running 4.3 on my SGS3 and your tip solved my question about where to find the percent sign on the stock Samsung keyboard.

This did not search up as a solution to my issue when i was looking for it(I found this while roaming the forum for another answer) so I will post my question so your answer will search up for others.

Samsung galaxy s3 where is the percent key on keyboard?
 
Hi everyone, there is a solve problem: Firstly, open an app where you can use the device's keyboard. The degree symbol is located in the Icons section on the Android phone's keyboard. Place the cursor where you want to add the degree icon. Tap the text field to which you want to add the degree icon (for example, the text field in the Messages section). Then, click on the "?123" button. It is located on the bottom left of the keyboard. When clicked, icons and numbers appear on the keyboard. Touch the next Icons (=/<) button. On most Android phones, the icons are two pages. You will need to touch the button with mathematical symbols to move to the next page. On some Android phones, you need to click on ">" to move to the next page. Touch the degree symbol. A degree symbol will be added to the text field.
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