installing swype keyboard on motorola droid
Thursday, December 31, 2009heard about the new swype keyboard for your motorola droid? here is how you can install it before it's actually released! and trust me, it's worth it...
the directions:
1. download and install the astro file manager from the android marketplace
2. download this zip file.
3. unzip that file, which will give you a file called “[mfhs]Swype-SwypeReference-WVGA854-trial-release.0.35.3959.apk”
4. copy the apk file to your handset’s sd card
5. on your android handset, go to settings > applications > and check the box next to "unknown sources"
6. use astro to browse for the apk file on your sd card, install it.
7. go to settings > language and keyboard. enable the swype keyboard.
8. you should now be able to switch between the standard keyboard and the swype keyboard by tapping-and-holding on any text input field.
9. and your done.
video tutorial...
(h/t droidmuff.in)
13 comments
The Swype package does not support Hero's screen size.. screen Size 320x480... Sobs
ReplyDelete(mytouch) Double Sob 8"(
ReplyDeleteSorry guys :(
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, i <3 swype now.
ReplyDeleteSeveral file managers (e.g., AndroZip) support uncompressing Zip archives. So if you already have one of those, the installation is much simpler. Do step 5, then visit this page, click on the zip file to download the zip, open it in the zip-enabled file manager, unzip the archive, click on the resulting APK, and select "Package Installer" from the pop-up asking you how to open it. No USB cables required.
ReplyDeleteWhat about a mac, would I compress the file that way or how
ReplyDeletei'm going to have to leave that for the mac specialists as i'm running windows 7.
ReplyDeletebut you should be able to just download the file onto your phone from this site without even having to connect to a computer.
How does one know that they can trust Swype. Warning when enabling keyboard say the application can collect all typed information including passwords, etc.... how can one be sure it is safe to use such and app.
ReplyDeleteBecause it was a beta version released by Swype Inc. I would hope they wouldn't put out an untrustworthy keyboard as a beta version to the masses. :)
ReplyDeletedoesn't work on cliq :(
ReplyDeleteHello, I just tried the swype keyboard program and was wondering if anyone else had the problem when making a new text message the addresses don't auto fill as you enter the persons name. you have to cpmplete the full address?
ReplyDeleteswype for nexus one!
ReplyDeleteHi, Just put Swype on my Droid....love it...Thanks for the directions on putting it on.....Reykja
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