Swype is an Android app that enters text simply by moving a finger over letters. The Android keyboard alternative then predicts what word you meant to type, correcting errors and speeding up the data-entry process.
Previously, the beta version of Swype was available only for WVGA devices like the Motorola Droid and the Nexus One. Now, there’s a tweaked version of the app available for HVGA devices like the G1, myTouch, Hero, and more. Below is a simple video tutorial explaining how easy it is to install the device on your phone.
First, you will need to download this file from the XDA Developers Forum. (If you run into problems, ask questions there because they are better equipped to answer them).
Also, here’s a set of videos providing tips on how to Swype and improve accuracy. Thanks for the tip, Neil Lund.
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February 7th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
cant watch the video. Its set to private.
February 7th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
try again. it should work now.
February 7th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
I've wanted to try this app on my G1. I'm qwerty keyboard fan but this can change that. It may even make me buy a N1 instead of waiting for a N1 with qwerty.
It's very accurate and works wonderfully. Thanks.
February 7th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
I’m on my droid. It wont let me watch it.
February 8th, 2010 at 5:01 am
In the XD forum on the 8th page there is an updated version. I was getting force closes on the one posted here but the other one is working great!
February 8th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Just installed on my G1. Bravo!! it's brilliant. Could you imagine Swype on a tablet like the Ipad? Apple are you listening?
February 8th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
But without a keyboard you won't be able to play 'What the Doodle' – which is fantastic!
February 8th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
I have a myTouch and I dont have the option to de-select the android keyboard.. any advice?
February 9th, 2010 at 1:23 am
Do you have the option to switch to Swype? As long as you enable in Locale and then long-press on a text-entry field, you should be able to do it.
February 10th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
How do you install it onto your sd card? i cant figure it out.
February 10th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
also what do you save the file to/as on your computer?
February 10th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Katlyn, mount your SD card to the computer and copy the file to your SD card. Save the .zip file and export the .apk file that's stored inside of it.
Plug-in the phone, swipe the notification bar and press Mount. When it opens the SD card on your computer, copy the .apk file to your SD card
February 10th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
thank you so much, and im really sorry to ask you this, but could you go through like step by step how to copy it from computer to phone becuase ive done it like a thousand times, and its not showing up in the sd card! so i must be doing something wrong. help please(: thank you.
February 10th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
What phone do you use and is it Windows or Mac? For most, it works this way:
1 – Plug your phone into the computer
2 – Swipe down the notification bar on your phone and select "Mount"
3 – After a few seconds, your computer should recognize the SD card. Click the option to Open the folder for browsing. Take note of where the SD card is stored (Look in the explorer bar and you'll see something like "Removable Disk K:")
4 – Now go to the folder that you saved the Swype zip file. Right-click the file and select "Extract" or unzip here
5 – You should now see a file ending with ".apk" Right click that file and send it to the SD card (select the "Removable Disk K:" or something like it).
Then the video will take you through the process of how to install it on your SD card.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:47 am
Hey guys, Kmobs here.
Glad you guys like what I did with swype
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February 11th, 2010 at 2:06 am
G1 and windows 7. and thank you so much! i got it to work, and swype is really good! anyways, THANKSS!!
February 11th, 2010 at 6:08 am
I play What the Doodle without a keyboard. I win sometimes, too.
February 13th, 2010 at 12:15 am
Very cool, works perfectly on my new Hero.
February 13th, 2010 at 3:05 am
can i install it on my moto cliq? i can't seem to find a link that works!
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:27 am
it keeps telling me that i need to free up space but i keep deleting apps and it still wont let me install it
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:45 am
when i try to DL the file from rapidshare it doesnt download as a zip it downloads as a .apk? also its like 8mb's is that okay?
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:13 pm
I installed Swype on my Nexus One and it is not working. Will not switch from the Android Keyboard. In the Swype settings I clicked on the Tutorial and is asked me “The Swype package you installed does not match the screen size of the device. Please contact Swype about this issue. Screen size: 480×800.” Not sure what do to. I installed: Swype-SwypeReference-HVGA-trial-release.1.16.12.5228.219.apk
(5.33 MB) Help please… thanks!
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:05 am
Barb you need to download the wvga version. This is for low resolution devices. This webpage should take care of you and anyone else with the many other second gen devices!
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:09 am
Maybe I should actually paste the page
http://www.nexusforum.net/nexus-one-application-day/404-nexus-one-app-day-1-24-10-swype.html
Enjoy!
March 3rd, 2010 at 7:07 am
Thanks – that worked! Still have a message pop up about screen size here and there – but it does work!
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:33 pm
LOL – ya that helps – but I had already found it anyway! Thanks!
March 8th, 2010 at 3:33 am
So after I have Swype all installed and am liking it lots and am all used to using it – it suddenly tells me my trial version is over and it no longer works. What is up with that – can you purchase it for the Nexus One yet or not?? The trial should not stop working if you cannot purchase it yet??
March 10th, 2010 at 12:31 am
I was able to download swype onto mytouch but when I swype, the words won't come on. I have to type it in for it to work. Any suggestions?
March 10th, 2010 at 3:32 am
I have extracted the file to my computer but there is no apk file there. Where might it be?