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Girevik

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Why does sometimes the Swype keyboard works and others I have to use the tap. Here I can swipe in the body but not in the subject.
 
I haven't found a case where Swype doesn't work.

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Really? I can't swipe in the subject here or the address bar of the stock browser to name a couple. Any suggestions as to why?
 
Are you using a browser on the forum or Tapatalk? The only problem that I've run into in the address bar is that it doesn't automatically enter spaces by design. I understand why it doesn't but I always forget when typing in things to search for...which is annoying. Of course, I don't think I've used the stock browser. I'm always using Chrome, Boat, or Overskreen.
 
I didn't "get" this keyboard...it's the stock one on the tablet. It does have the Swype functionality, so I guess I assumed it was the same keyboard. Maybe it's a Swype knock-off.
 
I had to download a swype knock off. I couldn't find native swype, and didn't try to make the native keyboard understand swyping. Do you just start dragging your finger around in native keyboard mode, or is it an option somewhere?
 
Muqtar said:
I had to download a swype knock off. I couldn't find native swype, and didn't try to make the native keyboard understand swyping. Do you just start dragging your finger around in native keyboard mode, or is it an option somewhere?
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Yeah, I just tried "swyping" on the stock keyboard. It seems to work some places but not others.
 
I agree with ylexot in the #10 post. Just get the 'real' Swype beta from the link he provided. It's MUCH better than the knockoff version that comes with the Prime.
I like having the real Swype very much and was very happy to find it was available for the Prime, since I've used it from day one on my SGS. It's great.
I don't think you will run into the same problem you mentioned by using the REAL Swype (beta).
Download it and give it a try....it's free.
 
jstcynske said:
Just tried to download the beta and it says my device is not an android device?
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1.) Do a Google Search for 'Swype'.
Up will come the main website "www.swype.com".
2,) Click on 'Beta Swype'
3.) Click on 'Register'
4.) You will then need to register to become a Swype Beta user. (Fill in the forms)
5.) Click 'Submit.
6.) Download Beta Swype

That is the procedure I used and I have Beta Swype on my Prime...and it works very well.

Only one more thing,....It seems that it is usable only with the tablet itself, undocked from the keyboard. When docked to the KB you need to choose one one the stock KB apps.
 
Why would you use an on screen keyboard when attached to the dock?

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
 
ylexot said:
Why would you use an on screen keyboard when attached to the dock?

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
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You wouldn't. :rolleyes:
I was merely trying to make the potential user aware of the facts.

The fact is that you can use the real Swype (beta) KB only on the tablet itself, and then when docked it switches (itself) off.
The other fact is that If the user then wants to undock and go back to using the tablet then it becomes necessary to change BACK to the Swype KB in 'Settings'.

That should clear up any confusion on the matter. ;)
 
LateNiteMike said:
1.) Do a Google Search for 'Swype'.
Up will come the main website "www.swype.com".
2,) Click on 'Beta Swype'
3.) Click on 'Register'
4.) You will then need to register to become a Swype Beta user. (Fill in the forms)
5.) Click 'Submit.
6.) Download Beta Swype

That is the procedure I used and I have Beta Swype on my Prime...and it works very well.

Only one more thing,....It seems that it is usable only with the tablet itself, undocked from the keyboard. When docked to the KB you need to choose one one the stock KB apps.
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This was helpful. I now have swipe on my tablet. Thank you so much. Stating that swype wont function at all while on the keyboard dock helped as well
 
I've downloaded the Swype keyboard, and set it to be my input in settings, but it doesn't seem to be using it. At least I don't see the Swype key I see on my phone. Anyone know what's up with that?
 
WONDERFUL! Stock has one that is Glitchy, tried a few other from market, but they were HUGE in landscape. I love that I can set this one small.
 
Girevik said:
I've downloaded the Swype keyboard, and set it to be my input in settings, but it doesn't seem to be using it. At least I don't see the Swype key I see on my phone. Anyone know what's up with that?
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Go into Settings, then go into Language & Input, and look at the keyboards listed. Swype should show up at the bottom. Make sure the box in front of it is checked.
I'm on my tablet as I write this, without the keyboard dock, and I'm using the Swype keyboard. Its working fine.

My default setting is still set on Asus English (US) Keyboard - ASUS Keyboard.
When I attach my keyboard dock it will automatically use that setting.

Hope this helps. :cheers:
 
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