Help Where is Swype or similar?

[JoeHPSDA]

Hi guys,

I just got a Moto G and its running Android 4.4.2 but I can't find Swype or a similar input method.

I've looked online but I can't follow any of the guides for changing input methods as my phone doesn't have the same options/menus.

Do I need to install an app?

Any advice?

Thanks!

 

[breadnatty08]

The stock Android keyboard allows for swyping. Is it not working for you?

 

[JoeHPSDA]

No, its not working.

Also if I press down in the enter text area I don't get any options as it sounds like a I should according to some of the guides I've read.

I've tried it in a range of apps including email and messaging.

Thanks.

 

[alfick3]

Go into settings then language and input. If you only have one keyboard then you won't get that option when you long press in a text field.

 

[alfick3]

Oh, and you may have to download the Google keyboard from the play store.

 

[JoeHPSDA]

Yes, all I have is Android Keyboard (AOSP) listed, and Google voice typing.


The app store says the Google Keyboard is incompatible with my devices:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin

Thanks.

 

[otacon239]

Have you updated to the latest on all your apps?

 

[breadnatty08]

Have you updated to the latest on all your apps?

Swyping on the AOSP keyboard has been around for nearly a year, don't imagine updating would help.

To the OP, you can also give SwiftKey a shot. It's the only keyboard I use and it features swyping as well.

 

[JoeHPSDA]

Have you updated to the latest on all your apps?

As far as I can tell all apps are up to date.

I'm trying Swiftkey now and its good but I hate the way that if you click near the edge of the screen is zooms right in - is there a way to turn that off?

Thanks.

 

[breadnatty08]

I can't find a way to simulate that, can you post a screenshot of it?

 

[JoeHPSDA]

If I click near the backspace/delete button near the edge it zooms right in like the attached images with seemingly no way to zoom back out.

A way to turn that 'feature' off would be great but a way to zoom back out and show the keyboard would be ok too.

Thanks.

 

[otacon239]

Settings > Accessibility > Magnification Gestures maybe?

 

[JoeHPSDA]

Thanks, that's it - nothing to do with SwiftKey!

I do quite like being able to zoom in on other apps so might leave this on for now.

Thanks though!