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Can't get Swype to work
- Thread starter mitchb2
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Here is a fix for now. As suggested on the Swype forum, I just installed a previous version of Swype and am happy to say that I am using it to type this! Yaay!
There is a little problem when switching between horizontal and vertical where it blocks out most of the screen, but that is fixed when you hit the back button.
Link to older version:
http://everythingevo.net/2010/10/18/installing-swype-on-the-htc-evo-4g/
I uninstalled as suggested, then used the direct link to download previous version. I did not need to email it to myself as instructed on the site. After download, I went to the keyboard settings and selected Swype, etc, etc.
This will get us through for now, although it is a touch laggy.
Hope it works for you!
There is a little problem when switching between horizontal and vertical where it blocks out most of the screen, but that is fixed when you hit the back button.
Link to older version:
http://everythingevo.net/2010/10/18/installing-swype-on-the-htc-evo-4g/
I uninstalled as suggested, then used the direct link to download previous version. I did not need to email it to myself as instructed on the site. After download, I went to the keyboard settings and selected Swype, etc, etc.
This will get us through for now, although it is a touch laggy.
Hope it works for you!
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furbearingmammal
Super Moderator
Swype final is simply a stable build. The betas are testing new features.
Think of it as the released Swype is version 1.0 or 1.5 and you're testing 2.1 beta.
And enough off-topic.
Think of it as the released Swype is version 1.0 or 1.5 and you're testing 2.1 beta.
And enough off-topic.
I'm not sure if it's the same version, but this version of swype for the evo works flawlessly. Here's the link:
http://www.market4android.com/new-version-of-swype-for-htc-hero.php
Make sure you uninstall any previous versions of swype that you may have installed first. It required a reboot after I installed it.
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http://www.market4android.com/new-version-of-swype-for-htc-hero.php
Make sure you uninstall any previous versions of swype that you may have installed first. It required a reboot after I installed it.
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WorldOfJohnboy
Member
Definitely not the same version, but definitely not flawed like the beta either. I noticed my beta was not as responsive in recognizing the right words many times forcing me to go back and do lots if editing... This Evo version is not at all flawed, and I like the look and sound better, too! You get the gold star today!!
I wonder if they are working on a real fix rather than just having us download older versions that are for other phones and possibly somewhat laggy. I would like to think so, but the last time I looked on their forum there didn't seem to be much concern from the Swype people. Rootgirl, I think I may go with your link.
WorldOfJohnboy
Member
The only thing I noticed (took me a month, lol) is that there is no "mic" button for voice-to-text on the Evo version. Anyone know if there is a way to turn it on or of a different version that has it?
WorldOfJohnboy
Member
I tried to install voice search, which did install correctly, but there is still no Voice/Mic button on the HTC Evo SWYPE keyboard. Any other ideas?
You have to use chompsms or hand cent to use swype on the thunderbolt. Says so on the swype website.
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