Swype-like virtual keyboard
Coming from an N9, I would like to have a "swype-like", "slide keyboard" input method on my Jolla, it greatly improves the speed and accuracy of typing, especially in one-handed use. Android also has this by default, but N9's swype is/was better.
Edit 1.1.9.28
Any news from dev team? Would it ever be possible to add a third-party keyboard at least?
Edit Third Party Keyboard
Hi all, Swype like Keyboard is working as already stated in some of these answers here before. Our dear community got it implemented and i am very happy that this missing feature is now with us. :-D So everybody who need this feature can download "OKboard" via openrepos and also select its language package, if it is already available
Coming from N900 & Communicator series I found Swype to be absolutely essential on N9.
Faz ( 2013-12-24 19:11:52 +0300 )editI could not live without it at this point. I find myself swyping all the time on Jolla's keyboard, only to realise that it doesn't work :( It's become second nature to me.
Orologiaio ( 2013-12-24 19:39:57 +0300 )editSurely a swype keyboard would be a natural fit for the entirely gesture-based Sailfish interface. I have to say I was surprised that it was not included.
strongm ( 2013-12-24 21:39:55 +0300 )editThere's an existing thread at Swype's official forums here. Would recommend adding to it to show level of interest & support.
Faz ( 2013-12-24 23:36:31 +0300 )editI'm also swyping all the time on My Jolla. Can't wait to get it on My Precious!!! On N9 it was working perfectly!
matimilko ( 2013-12-25 21:17:59 +0300 )editIs there a way we might be able to use Android keyboards? That would solve the Swype issue.
strongm ( 2014-01-04 18:23:23 +0300 )editI swyped with my Nokia 700, then updated the phone... :-( I'm not double-thumbing while typing so having something like swype on the Jolla would be nice. That type of keyboard entry works well with smaller screens, btw.
vattuvarg ( 2014-02-15 10:46:16 +0300 )editI'm also missing this feature, switching from N9 to Jolla.
arno784 ( 2014-04-14 13:19:33 +0300 )editI have been using both iPhone and N9 before buying Jolla, and Swype on N9 is absolutely great. Not perfect for cyrillic input (especially with various punctuation), but still awesome. I am now constantly trying to swipe on a Jolla keyboard. Swype type keyboard also fits the gesture-heavy paradigm of the Sailfish OS well.
Flickta ( 2014-05-15 09:29:03 +0300 )editmaybe SwiftKey??
MarKaz ( 2014-06-17 13:38:54 +0300 )editFyi Swype for Android is accessing location. That's a battery drain and over reach.
aironeousb ( 2014-07-01 18:03:08 +0300 )editI don't care about swype but I care about skype on jolla
unlikeyou ( 2014-07-01 18:32:18 +0300 )edit