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T9 on X10

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:31:03 GMT

I would like to know if the T9 (Text on 9 key) system can be used on X10.

I understand Full qwerty keyboard is available but I personally prefer the T9 system.

Would appreciate it if anyone could help!

Tnx in advance!

Re: T9 on X10

suze — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:01:01 GMT

I know I have mentioned this keyboard on previous posts but it gives you the choice between qwerty/compactqwerty/numeric keypad (which has T9).

There are two versions, the second gives you the option to customise the keys and colours etc. They are both free (but you can make a donation to the guys that wrote them if you are feeling generous!)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654179

Hope this helps.

Re: T9 on X10

sushidushi — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:46:09 GMT

There are also quite a few applications in the Android Market. I've heard good things about Handcent, but I've not used it myself.

Re: T9 on X10

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:35:12 GMT

Hey there,

Thank you so much for your reply but I don't seem to understand anything of the "developers" things...

Do you happen to know if a simply "keyboard application" if available to type in "T9 (text on 9 keys)" system is available?

Thank you.

Re: T9 on X10

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:37:00 GMT

Hey there,

Thank you!

I have downloaded the "handcent" SMS application but still cannot find a way to "type" a text in "T9 (text on 9 keys)" system.

Do you happen to know if this is possible at all?

Thank you.

Re: T9 on X10

suze — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:52:31 GMT

Handcent as far as I know doesn't give you the option to change the keyboard style. I use it and love it but have added the following keyboards, both of which are free.

The first link is to a plain HTC keyboard that gives you the option to have a T9 numeric keyboard:-

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416

The next one is for an app where you can enhance the above keyboard by choosing colours/buttons/style etc.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654179

Both threads give you instructions on how to install them, I have both and it was very straightforward. If I can do it anyone can!

Hope this helps.

Re: T9 on X10

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:05:05 GMT

You could try searching for T9 on the Android Market and see what works for you in the results. (EvenBetter) NumberPad Keyboard (among others) will do the trick for you but you do have to pay for it ($3.99). The results of this search also lists Handcent SMS as having T9 functionality. I'll look into how to use it and get back to you. Hope this helps.

EDIT: As it turns out, in order to use T9 with Handcent SMS, you need to download/install the Handcent Keyboard as well. It is free to download as well, so this shouldn't be a problem, just search for it on the Market. I use Handcent SMS in combination with the Swype keyboard and I haven't looked back since, if you can, you should get into the beta to use the Swype keyboard (unless you would prefer to stick with T9).

Re: T9 on X10

suze — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:59:18 GMT

Just out of interest and giving a balanced view, I have just downloaded the Handcent T9 app.

I'm really sorry to say its really bad in comparison with the two HTC_IME apps I mentioned before.

I have just uninstalled it and will carry on with my beautiful

Re: T9 on X10

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:02:46 GMT

Hey thank you so much!

I am STILL struggling to install the zip... haha

I have downloaded it but cannot seem to find it to install it... I know this makes me sounds very stupid but...

I really love T9 so I will keep on trying

Thank you!!!

Re: T9 on X10

suze — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:07:32 GMT

Where are you trying to install the zip... on to your PC? If its saved into a document folder, right click on it and extract all. Once its extracted simply copy it over on to your SD card. You will then need something like Linda or Astro file manager to locate it and install it. Hope that made sense. I'm not a techy person just an enthusiastic beginner and button presser.

Re: T9 on X10

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:20:16 GMT

Hey there Suze

Thank you so much again!

I downloaded it directly onto my phone... that is how non-techy I am

I have managed to have it on my X10 now but... the keyboard does not spread onto the screen enough to type conveniently (as attached). I have tried changing the "key width" & "key heights" but no success... Perhaps this is due to the fact that the HTC IME is for HTC phones?

I will continue searching

Thanks!

Re: T9 on X10

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:48:10 GMT

Hey there Jrdwn,

Thank you so much for your response.

I have tried different ways for T9 but have settled for (EvenBetter) NumberPad Keyboard for now by paying some money!

For now I have not tried Swype but this is for qwerty keyboards only, isn't it? Then I prefer to stick with T9 but thanks anyway. As swype seems to be the new thing lately, maybe who knows in the future

Thanks again!

Re: T9 on X10

sushidushi — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:05:03 GMT

Glad you've found a way that suits you!

I am tempted to try out the Swype thing recommended by jrdwn, but have got used to the Android keyboard now, and old men, like old dogs, find it rather difficult to learn new tricks. It's a good thing the phone is so easily adapted to suit our different needs...

Re: T9 on X10

suze — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:21:25 GMT

Oooooo er! Don't know what happened there then. Did you down load the Hi Res version 27? How very odd!

Anyway, I'm glad you have found something that suits you (eventually despite me leading you up the garden path so to speak!).

Happy texting!

I'll add the following link for anyone else who wants to give the unskinned version a go... its a step by step guide that I followed and thought I had lost but found it in my bookmark folder.....

http://forums.se-nse.net/topic/48906-installing-the-htc-keyboard-on-your-x10/

Sorry I didn't find it again in time for you keitash, might have made things less confusing.

Re: T9 on X10

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:38:44 GMT

Hey again Suze!

Thanks for the new link with instructions!

It works perfectly now... quite embarrassingly, I did use "low resolution" as it said Android 1.6 or above and assumed that "high resolution was for Eclair or Froyo... haha

Well it works now, but there are two things that I don't particularly fancy about the HTC, which are - as far as I am concerned - there is no key to press "next" to go to the next predicted word (instead have to select from the list) and it does not recognise the general "user dictionary in Android (instead uses its own separate dictionary)...

What I personally don't fancy about the paid version ((EvenBetter) NumberPad Keyboard) is the resolution of the keys and the boring design. For the rest as for usability, I can't complain but have yet to choose out of the two

And EVERYONE who assisted me, well thanks a million again!!!

Grtz