Android Apps
Better Keyboard skins, enhances on-screen keyboard
May 24, 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
Paid apps
Android’s on-screen keyboard has been given the skin treatment thanks to Better Android. In a new paid app, Better Keyboard changes the look and functionining of Android’s keyboard. Bigger keys are used in order to increase accuracy, and gesture controls like swiping left or right will automatically bring up symbol keys.
Many Android users are still getting acquainted to the new soft keyboard brought on by the Cupcake update. HTC Magic users have had even more experience since its their only option for keying in Android. Better Keyboard adds a few tweaks that some may find useful. Aside from the obvious aesthetic and spacing changes, it vibrates on keypress and auto-capitalizates. The changes are then applied to apps across Android 1.5.
Better Keyboard costs $1.99. There are already five skins for the app available in the Android Market.
not really a must have app
cant get it working on my magic HTC, pity
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APP IS GAY NOT WORKING FOR HTC MAGIC GET IT WORKING
app is not gay, why don't u get a new phone?
It works, they just don't give you great instructions how to use it. After its installed and you've chosen to use it in your phone's settings, you have to open up an app that uses a keyboard, hold down the "?123" key until a menu appears and select Better Keyboard again. Open up another app that uses a keyboard, and it should be running.
Thanks! Worked great! Go Jayhawks (my new keyboard).
How do I hold down the "?123" key if there is no one there? Please get a HTC Magic and try before you post.
So your Magic doesn't have a default Android on-screen keyboard? And that default Android on-screen keyboard doesn't have a ?123 key? Please get a clue and try before you post.
"So your Magic doesn't have a default Android on-screen keyboard? And that default Android on-screen keyboard doesn't have a ?123 key?" Precisely! -> http://img.xataka.com/2009/02/htc-magic-2.jpg PS: Please get a clue and try before you post.
hold down 123 dumbass
I have the htc hero and ive been trying to find on to get the better keyboard app. when I type it in the search engine in market all I get is skins that say you need better keyboard for this to work.. help??
1) try scanning this QR code. http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs…
Hey Andrew, I have a HTC G1 and this app is working perfectly with me.. My recent post If you register your site for free at
check out the Android Bluetooth wireless keyboard : http://www.mymobilegear.com/AndroidKBDriver.php
I have the htc hero and for some reason I just can’t figure this out……I’m usually good with following instructions but my keyboard doesn’t have the ?123 key….help plz!
Try holding the text screen for a few seconds and choose the input selection screen.
Christ, 2 hours of scanning though forum threads and downloading various keyboards skins and THIS is what I needed to know? Can't wait to run into numerous other tips and tricks. What is a non-geek supposed to do? In other words THANK YOU FOR THIS VERY HELPFUL INSTRUCTION!!!!! ALL USERS WITH keyboard skin issues should read this one.
can anyone help me i have the htc hero and ive looked for every thing on the web to get it to work can yall plz help me ty
jason's right worked for me on my magic
Simple and good looking Keyboard skins can give my htc a new and different look than others.
When I first got my Hero I wanted to try to used without a case as I carry it in a holster anyway. Long story short, I realized I needed a case anyway. My recent post Response cached until Sat 29 @ 8:22 GMT (Refreshes in 24.00 Hours)
I loved the keyboard, my phone had an issue not relating to keyboad and I had to do a factory reset and I lost my Better Key Board, and it's no longer on the Android Market. How can I get it back??? It's funny I still have the skins but I don't have the app. I HATE THE ANDROID MARKET BECAUSE OF THIS REASON. THEY ARE ALWAYS REMOVING SH*#T
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