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====== This is part of the VisiHow series on how to use the Samsung Galaxy S4. You can visit the main VisiHow on how to [[USE SAMSUNG GALAXY S4]] for a full list of S4 VisiHow Articles ======
 
Back when Android updated to the Jelly Bean OS, Swype was removed as a stock application. The following article will take you through the steps of installing/uninstalling and using the Swype + Dragon Trial keyboard on your Samsung device. 
 
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== Download and Install the Swype Keyboard + Dragon Trial ==
You can purchase the full app at any time by tapping the Swype store icon in the lower left corner of the keyboard.
 
#From the home screen, tap "Apps".[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-01.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-01.png]]
#On the Apps screen, tap "Play Store".[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-02.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-02.png]]
#Once inside Google play, search for "Swype keyboard".[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-03.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-03.png]]
#When the search results populate, tap "Swype Keyboard Trial.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-04.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-04.png]]
#On the Swype app page, tap "INSTALL".[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-05.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-05.png]]
#Next, review the permissions and tap, "ACCEPT".[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-06.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-06.png]]
#Once you've accepted the permissions, tap "OPEN".[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-07.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-07.png]]
#To continue setting up the Swype free trial, tap the orange arrow.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-08.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-08.png]]
#To add the Swype + Dragon keyboard to your list of inputs, tap the orange arrow again.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-09.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-09.png]]
#You'll now be taken to the Language and input section. Check "Swype + Dragon Trial" in the keyboards and input methods section.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-10.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-10.png]] Read the warning carefully before you tap "OK".
#Now that the Swype keyboard is added to your keyboards, you need to enable it. Tap the keyboard in the middle of the screen to continue.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-11.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-11.png]]
#Select "Swype + Dragon Trial" from the list of keyboards.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-12.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-12.png]]
#On the next screen you can choose your preferred language.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-13.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-13.png]]
#Next is the Contribute usage data terms, review them then tap "ACCEPT".[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-14.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-14.png]]
#On the Backup and Sync screen, you can either enter your email and register or skip this for a later time.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-15 1.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-15 1.png]] For the purpose of this article, we skipped this step.
#That's it, Swype is now installed on your device. On the welcome screen, you can view and edit settings, learn how to Swype and add gestures.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-16.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-16.png]]

== Using the Swype + Dragon Trial Keyboard ==
The Swype keyboard allows users to compose text in four ways; the traditional method by tapping each character, drawing a path between each letter, handwriting using your fingertips or dictating with your voice.
#Open an app that utilizes a keyboard, we used the messenger app. To type your message the traditional way, tap each letter.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-17.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-17.png]]
#To write a message without tapping each letter, drag your finger across each letter in one continuous motion.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-18.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-18.png]]
#To compose text in handwriting mode, tap the keyboard input icon "?123", followed by the handwriting icon.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-19.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-19.png]]
#In handwriting mode, you can draw the letters with your fingers.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-20.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-20.png]]
#To dictate your with your voice, tap the microphone icon in the bottom right corner.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-21.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-21.png]]
#Just start talking, and Dragon will transcribe it on-the-fly. To start and pause anytime while recording, tap "Tap to pause",  near the top.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-22.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-22.png]]
#To add a word to the Swype dictionary, simply type it or dictate it. When the word appears on the top of the keyboard, tap it.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-22A.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-22A.png]] Once the word is selected, tap "Add "word" to the dictionary.
 
== Disable or Uninstall the Swype + Dragon Trial Keyboard ==
#From the home screen, tap "Apps".[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-23 1.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-23 1.png]]
#On the Apps screen, tap the Settings gear.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-24.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-24.png]]
#Inside Settings, tap "Language and input". On Lollipop, Language and input are under the "My Device" tab.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-25.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-25.png]]
#On the Language and input screen, you can either enable or disable Swype by checking or unchecking the box next to it.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-26.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-26.png]]
#To completely uninstall and remove the Swype + Dragon Trial, tap the "Apps" icon from the home page.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-27.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-27.png]]
#Inside Apps, tap "Settings".[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-28.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-28.png]]
#On the Settings screen (MORE tab on Lollipop), tap "Application manager".[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-29.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-29.png]]
#Inside the Application manager (ALL tab on Lollipop), scroll down to and tap, "Swype + Dragon Trial".[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-30.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-30.png]]
#On the App info screen, tap "UNINSTALL". When prompted, tap "UNINSTALL" once again.[[File:Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-31.png|Swype.Keyboard.on.Samsung.Galaxy.S4-31.png]] The Swype + Dragon Trial keyboard is now removed from your device.
 
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==How to Download Swype on your Samsung Galaxy S4==
To download Swype on your S4:
#Go to your Home menu.
#From the Home menu, tap on the Applications icon.
#From the Application list, open Play Store.
#Search for Swype on Play Store.
#Download and install the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuance.swype.trial&hl=tl application].
#Wait for the installation to complete.
* You can also check on this comprehensive article on how to [[Install Swype on Your Android Phone]].
 
''Swype keyboard allows you to input texts on your phone faster by using a single finger to swipe through the letters of the word. Swype automatically detects the words based on the letters that were swiped. Swype also has voice recognition software that converts the words that you speak into text. This article will discuss these things:''
* [[#How to switch to Swype Keyboard using Samsung Galaxy S4]]
* [[#How to register Swype Keyboard using Samsung Galaxy S4?]]
* [[#How to activate Swype registration on Samsung Galaxy S4]]
* [[#How to use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4]]
* [[#Familiarize yourself with the Swype Settings]]
 
== How to Switch to Swype Keyboard using Samsung Galaxy S4 ==
''There are two ways of switching to the Swype keyboard from your phone's default keyboard. You can do it while writing if you are composing a message, or through the settings.
== Switch to Swype Keyboard While Writing a Text ==
# While composing a message, swipe your finger from the top part of the screen to the bottom,  this will open the Notification Panel.
# From the opened notification panel, tap on "Select Input Method".
# A prompt will pop up, asking you to choose from the list of keyboard applications currently installed. Tap on "Swype".
# You have successfully switched to the Swype keyboard.
 
== Switch to Swype Keyboard using the Settings Menu ==
# Navigate to the home menu by pressing the "Home" button (the middle button on the lower part of the screen). [[File:HOME Do Other Tasks on Samsung Galaxy S4 While Playing Videos (Video Multitasking).PNG|center]]
# From the Home menu, tap on the "Menu" button [[File:menu button Icon on Setup and use the application - Use Story Album on Samsung Galaxy S4.PNG]] (the lower-left side button on your phone's screen) to see available options.
# From the menu, tap on "Settings". [[File:settings button icon Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]]
# From Settings, tap on "My Device". [[File:Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]]
# From My Device, tap on "Language and Input". [[File:language and input Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]]
# From Language and Input, tap on "Default," and then choose "Swype".
# You have successfully switched to the Swype keyboard by using the settings menu.
 
== How to Register Swype Keyboard using Samsung Galaxy S4? ==
'' If this is the first you've used this application, Swype will ask you to register your Samsung Galaxy S4 with their servers. This is not compulsory, and you can still use Skype without registering, however, since registration is free, we recommend that you register an account with them, so your swiping patterns and logs will still be accessible if there is a need for you to switch devices in the future. To register your device with Swype, follow the procedures below:
# Navigate to the Home menu by pressing the "Home" button (the middle button on the lower part of the screen). [[File:HOME Do Other Tasks on Samsung Galaxy S4 While Playing Videos (Video Multitasking).PNG|center]]
# From the Home menu, tap on the "Menu" button [[File:menu button Icon on Setup and use the application - Use Story Album on Samsung Galaxy S4.PNG]] (the lower-left side button on your phone's screen) to see available options.
# From the menu, tap on "Settings". [[File:settings button icon Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]]
# From Settings, tap on "My Device". [[File:Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]]
# From My Device, tap on "Language and Input". [[File:language and input Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]]
# From Language and Input, tap on "Default", and then choose "Swype".
# From the menu, tap on "Settings". [[File:settings button icon Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]]
# You will be taken to the initial registration page, where it will show you a brief introduction about Swype. Tap on the "Continue" button to proceed. [[File:Picture 1 Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG|center]]
# The next page will show you how you can backup your dictionary using Swype. Enter your email address on the provided tab and tap on the "Register" button. You can skip registration by tapping on the "Skip" button, but we do not recommend that you skip the registration process. [[File:Picture 2 Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG|center]]
# The next page will show Swype Connect's Terms of Service. Read to the end and if you understand and agree, tap on "Accept" to proceed.[[File:Picture 3 Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG|center]]
# Internet connection is required here, so your phone may ask you to activate your mobile data connection if no WiFi connection is available. Tap on "Register Now" to proceed.
# The next page will show you the "Contribute Usage Data" policy where you can opt to join or not. Tap on "Accept" if you would like to join, or "Cancel" if you do not want to contribute usage data. [[File:Picture 4 Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG|center]]
# You are done with the process of registration. You will be taken to the "Welcome to Swype" page, where there is an option for you to learn how to Swype, learn about the application gestures, change the settings, and start using the Swype keyboard. For now, tap on the "Start Swiping" option. [[File:Picture 5 Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG|center]]
 
== How to Activate Swype Registration on Samsung Galaxy S4 ==
'' To complete the registration process, you need to input the verification code that was sent to your email address on your phone. To do it:''
# Log into the email account registered with Swype.
# If the email isn't in your inbox, go to your email's inbox and spam/junk folders and check for the email from Swype.
# Open the email and take note of the activation code.
# On your phone, navigate to the Home menu by pressing the "Home" button (the middle button on the lower part of the screen). [[File:HOME Do Other Tasks on Samsung Galaxy S4 While Playing Videos (Video Multitasking).PNG|center]]
# From the home menu, tap on the "Menu" button [[File:menu button Icon on Setup and use the application - Use Story Album on Samsung Galaxy S4.PNG]] (the lower-left side button on your phone's screen) to see available options.
# From the Menu, tap on "Settings". [[File:settings button icon Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]]
# From Settings, tap on "My device". [[File:Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]]
# From My device, tap on "Language and Input" [[File:language and input Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]]
# From Language and Input, tap on "Default" and choose "Swype".
# Tap on "Swype Connect" and choose "Enter Activation Code".
# Enter the activation code and you are done with the activation process.
 
== How to use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 ==
=== Entering a Word ===
'' Entering a word in Swype is easy. Just have to follow these procedures:''
# Put your finger on the first letter of the desired word.
# Draw a path from the first letter to the next letter until you finish the whole word.
# Lift up your finger to indicate that the word is done. This also signals Swype to automatically put a space after the letter.
# As an example, if you want to type "Swype", then tap on S and trace your way to W, Y, P and E. Swype will then automatically detect it as the word "Swype". [[File:Picture 6 Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG|center]]
# You have learned how to enter a word on Swype.
 
=== Double Letters ===
'' Swype is programmed to detect words with double letters. However, you can help the app detect more efficiently by doing the following:''
# When swiping the word and you get to the part of the word that has two letters, scribble your path slightly or make a little loop on that letter.
# That gesture will signal Swype to repeat the letter.
# As an example, if you want to type "Hello", then tap on the letter H, then to E, then to L, and then do a little loop before proceeding with letter O. [[File:Picture 7 Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG|center]]
# Swype will automatically detect the word as "Hello".
# You have learned how to enter a word with double letters on Swype.
 
=== Word Choice List ===
'' Most of the time, there are many possible word results from a single gesture of swiping the words. Although Swype has an algorithm to check for the word with the highest possibility for the sentence and pattern, you can also choose the right word from the Word Choice List on your keyboard.''
# After swiping the desired word, you can choose the right word by tapping it on the Word Choice List.
# You can also search for the other words by tapping and dragging across the words, and then tap on a word to select it.
# If, for example, while swiping for "wreck", you accidentally included the letter Q, then Swype's main word choice will become "quick". Simply tap on the word "wreck" on the word choice list and you are done. [[File:Picture 7 Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG|center]]
# You have learned how to use the Word Choice List on Swype
 
== Adding Words to the Swype Dictionary ==
'' You can add words to the Swype dictionary by doing the following:''
# Complete a regular typing gesture of the word.
# After typing it, tap on the Word Choice List tab where it shows "Add *Chosen word* to dictionary."
#As an example, tap on the letters for the word "Wolfenstein" on the Swype keyboard. Then tap on the word "Wolfenstein" on the list of words above the message box. After that, tap on "Add 'Wolfenstein' to dictionary".  [[File:Picture 8 Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG|center]]
# The desired word will be saved to the dictionary, and it will show when you Swype it.
# You have learned how to add words to the Swype dictionary.
* Note: You can delete a saved word in the Swype dictionary by tapping and holding on the Swype icon [[File:Swype icon and input Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]] on the keyboard and proceeding to "Personalization", then "Edit Dictionary". From the list, you can delete the desired word from your dictionary.
 
=== Use Swype's Voice Recognition Software ===
'' You can use Swype's voice recognition software by doing the steps below:
# On your Swype keyboard, tap on the microphone icon [[File:mic language and input Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]] to start recording your message.
# Speak your message clearly and tap the "Done" button when you are through.
# Swype will then convert that message into text. [[File:Picture 9 Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG|center]]
# You have learned how to use Swype's voice recognition software.
 
== Familiarize Yourself with the Swype Settings ==
'' Knowing the Swype settings, allows you to maximize the use of the application. To go to Swype settings, you can go to your Home screen, and then go to Menu [[File:menu button Icon on Setup and use the application - Use Story Album on Samsung Galaxy S4.PNG]] > Settings [[File:settings button icon Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]] > My Device [[File:Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]]> Language and input [[File:language and input Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]] and tap the "Settings" [[File:settings button icon Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]] icon next to Swype. You can also tap and hold the Swype icon [[File:Swype icon and input Use Swype Keyboard on Samsung Galaxy S4 and type messages fast.PNG]] on your Swype keyboard to go to Swype settings. The settings will then show:''
# How to Swype - Tapping on this option will allow you to view the guides on how to use the Swype keyboard.
# Gesture - Tapping on this option will allow you to see the Swype-specific gestures to make your Swype experience better and easier.
# Preferences - Tapping on this option will allow you to set preferences, based on the following:
##Vibrate on KeyPress - Tapping on this option will allow your phone to vibrate when a key is being touched.
##Sound on KeyPress - Tapping on this option will allow your phone to make a sound when a key is being touched.
##Show Helpful Tips - Tapping on this option will display tips on how to use Swype effectively.
##Auto Spacing - Tapping on this option will allow Swype to automatically insert spaces between words.
##Auto Capitalization - Tapping on this option will allow Swype to capitalize the first letter of every sentence.
##Show Complete Trace - Tapping on this option will display the complete Swype path when you swipe a word.
##Pop up KeyPress - Tapping on this option will show the characters above the key when you are typing.
##Next Word Prediction - Tapping on this option will predict the next possible words based on the entered text.
##Reset Swype's Dictionary - Tapping on this option will delete all the words you have saved and added to the Swype dictionary.
##Version - Tapping on this option will display the current version of Swype.
# Language Options - Tapping on this option will allow you to change keyboard language and download additional languages for the Swype keyboard.
# Swype Connect - Tapping on this option will allow you to configure and sync your Swype account on the internet based on these options:
##Register Now - Tapping on this option will take you to the registration page, where you can register your device. Registration is important, especially when you want to use the same settings and dictionary on other devices.
##Account - Tapping on this option will allow you to manage your sync functions to another device, delete your account and make a backup of your Swype dictionary.
##Enter Activation Code - Tapping on this option will allow you to enter the activation code sent to your email address during the registration process. This option will disappear once you have activated your phone to use Swype.
##Backup & Sync - Tapping on this option will allow to automatically back up and sync your Swype dictionary.
##Contribute Usage Data - Tapping on this option will allow Swype to collect data from your device to improve Swype predictions.
##Cellular Data - Tapping on this option will allow Swype to update and sync using your network's data connection. If you are on a limited internet plan with your network, turn this off.
# Personalization - Tapping on this option will allow the device to make predictive results better and tailor them to your writing and composition style by collecting data from your social network accounts.
##Edit Dictionary - Tapping on this option will allow you to manage words, username, and contacts on you Swype dictionary.
##Facebook - Tapping on this option will allow you to sync your Facebook account to add contact names to your Swype dictionary.
##Twitter - Tapping on this option will allow you to sync your Twitter account to add usernames to your Swype dictionary. This option will also gather new words from your Twitter feed and store them in your Swipe dictionary.
##Gmail - Tapping on this option will allow you to sync your Gmail account to add the names of people that you have emailed to your Swype dictionary.
# Updates - Tapping on this option will allow your phone to check for any available Swype updates.
==Use Two Languages on Keyboard for Galaxy S4==
There are actually a lot of people who can speak and write in more than one language. Just like these people, the Samsung Galaxy S4 can adapt to its user depending on what language they would like to use and even multiple languages. Using the advanced features of the Samsung Galaxy S4, we will help you use two or more languages on the keyboard for the Samsung Galaxy S4. Just follow these steps:
# Go to your Home screen, tap the Menu bar, which is on the lower left part of your phone.
# Choose "Settings".
# On the Settings page, go to "My Device".
# It will bring you to another page. Scroll down and look for "Language and Input".
# Select the Samsung Keyboard and tap the gear icon next to it.
# Tap "Input Languages".
# It will show you two lists of languages, "Downloaded Languages" and "Available Languages".
## Downloaded languages are the languages already inside your Galaxy S4.
## Available languages are the languages available on the internet. You need to download these languages if you want to use them. Almost all the languages in the world are available to be downloaded.
# Choose the languages you would like to appear on your keyboard. Tap on the box to select.
# Once you're done, you can try using all the languages that you checked by accessing your keyboard.
# Open your Messaging app and try to write a new message.
# You will now notice that your space bar has a left and right arrow on it.
# Swipe your fingers on the space bar to the left or right to switch the languages on your keyboard. And that is how you use two languages or more on your Galaxy S4. Enjoy!
 
==Questions and Answers==
 
===Where is the Add New Word option? That screen doesn't come up.===
 
The "add a new word" option will show once you tap on the new word that you want to add to the dictionary. The illustration below will guide you.
 [[File:yomar how to add a new word to the swype dictionary pic1.png|center||frame|Using the on-screen keyboard, input the characters of the word that you want to add to the dictionary.]]  [[File:yomar how to add a new word to the swype dictionary pic2.png|center||frame|After typing the word, tap on the newly formed word to add it to the dictionary.]]  [[File:yomar how to add a new word to the swype dictionary pic3.png|center||frame|Tap on the "+" option to add the word to the dictionary.]]
 [[File:yomar how to add a new word to the swype dictionary pic4.png|center||frame|Input the first few characters of the word you just added. The word should now show.]]  [[File:yomar how to add a new word to the swype dictionary pic5.png|center||frame|When you swipe through the characters, the newly added word will now show as part of the word choices.]]  [[File:yomar how to add a new word to the swype dictionary pic6.png|center||frame|You are done with adding a new word to your Swype dictionary.]]
 
You can add a word to your dictionary by performing the following steps below:
 
 
 
1. Open up your message window to start a text.
 
2. While in your text, type a word, when you receive the option to Add Word, just tap on the word Swype is trying to correct (highlighted in orange.)
 
3. This action will add the word to your dictionary.
===Swype doesn't show in the settings.===
 
To promote their Keyboard app, Samsung has removed Swype on their Jellybean OS 4.2 and up. As a result, Swype, which was previously pre-installed on Android versions, but in the latest Android operating systems on Samsung, it has not been pre-installed. If you want to use Swype on your device, you need to download and install Swype from the Play Store.
*Download Swype from Play Store by searching for "Swype" and installing it to your device. Follow the section on this article on [[#How to switch to Swype Keyboard using Samsung Galaxy S4 ]]
*You can also download Swype from Play Store's web version. Download the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuance.swype.trial&hl=tl free application] or the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuance.swype.dtc&hl=tl paid version].
*You may check this detailed article on how to [[Install Swype on Your Android Phone]]
 
Sometimes you might find the directory of the settings regarding Swype by going to settings > then Language and Input and choose Swype. There are also devices that do not support Swype.
 
Follow the steps below to help you locate Swype:
 
 
 
1. Go to settings.
 
2. Go to the tab My Device.
 
3. Go to Language and Input.
 
4. Select the option Default Keyboard.
 
5. In this menu, select the Swype option in this list to set it to your default keyboard
===3. The backup is not good it keeps on asking about words I've already entered.===
'''''The backup is not good it keeps on asking about words that I've already entered'''''
 
If your Swipe dictionary does not add a word that you've already entered, then you may follow these procedures:
*Manually add words to your Swype dictionary. Upon completion of entering the characters for the desired word, tap on the word, then tap on the "Add to Dictionary" option. Question#1 has the step-by-step procedure on how to do this. You may refer to it.
*You can also set Skype to automatically add words to the dictionary. To do that go to Home > Apps icon > Swype App > My Words > Change Dictionary Behavior > Tick on "Allow Swype to Automatically Add Words to my Dictionary". Once you do that, typing on the desired word that you want to add and tapping on it on the word list will automatically add it to the dictionary.
 
I will need you to elaborate a bit more on the question that you have just asked. Although your question is directed towards Swype, and you are saying the backup is not good, there is no backup about Swype.
===Switching between languages with voice typing.===
'''''When I use voice typing, and I want to switch to another language (I use English and Hebrew), the voice recognition always comes up in English, and I have to choose Hebrew even if I'm using Hebrew on the keyboard.  Is there any way to avoid this additional step?  I often start speaking in Hebrew without realizing that it's recording me in English. Is there any way around this? Thanks!'''''
 
If your Google Voice typing automatically switches to English, then your phone may be set to English / Automatic for Google Voice typing. By default, your phone is set to "Automatic" under Google voice typing. To change this, you can follow these procedures:
*Go to your Home screen by tapping on the Home button.
*From the Home screen, tap on the Menu key (lower left soft key).
*From the options, tap on the Settings options.
*From Settings, tap on "My device".
*From "My device", tap on Language and input under Input and control.
*Under Keyboards and input methods, tap on the gear icon on the right part of "Google voice".
*On "Google voice typing settings", tap on "Choose input languages".
*From the list uncheck Automatic and scroll down to the language of your choice.
*Put a check mark on the right side of the language to choose it.
*You are done with changing Google's Voice Typing language.
 
I am sorry, but no there is not a way to use voice recognition for two languages at once. The only way to get it to recognize the other language is to set it in the particular mode you want at the time you need it.
===Tap on "Swype" to select It." I Don't show Swype as an option.===
''''' In the step: "After tapping on the option above, a prompt will pop up, asking you to choose from the list of keyboard applications currently installed. Tap on "Swype" to select It." Doesn't show Swype as an option. '''''
 
When you visit the settings>>>>>Language and Input>>>you can simply select the keyboard options to activate Swype. After you have activated the Swype option, tap on the Default option>>>>from here you will see Swype option.
===I can remove a word from Swype, but I cannot add a word to Swype to be remembered for next time.===
'''''I want to Swype the word 'tot' (in Dutch), it does not show at all. Now I type "tot, " and I see it in the bar below, I choose "tot" and press the space bar. Now I want to swipe "tot" but again, not the word "tot" shows. What do I do wrong?'''''
 
It simply means that Swype does not understand that the word `tot` is used in Dutch. Instead, they treat this word as misspelled. You can add the Dutch language in Swype or add a particular word in Swype. To do that, do the following:
 
 
 
*Type the word you wish to add to the Swype dictionary.
 
*Highlight the word.
 
*Tap Swype button twice.
 
* Device will ask if you wish to add the word to its dictionary.
 
 
 
If this does not work for you, it could be a bug. Wait for an update from Swype or use Swiftkey instead.
 
===Swype is not coming up as an option on my phone.===
'''''I selected default. It has only 2 options. Samsung Indian keyboard and Samsung keyboard. How do I enable Swype??'''''
 
I believe the newer version of Samsung keyboard has the Swype feature built in.  Select that as the default and then see if you can enable it in the keyboard settings.  You can also install any number of Swype style keyboards from the Play Store.  Among the best ones to get are Swiftkey and SlideIt keyboards.
 
===Swype has disappeared from my Galaxy S4 after doing a firmware update today. Is this happening a lot, or do I have a problem?===
''Swype has disappeared from my Galaxy S4 after doing a firmware update today. Is this happening a lot, or do I have a problem?''
 
After the software update, Swype was also removed from my keyboard, but it is not off your device fully being that I simply visited the options in my device and reset the feature as my default keyboard for use on my Samsung Galaxy S4.
 
Follow the steps below to be able to set the keyboard back up on your device for use:
 
 
 
-Go to Settings.
 
-Under my Device tab.
 
-Tap on Language and Input.
 
-Tap on Default.
 
-Select the Swype option.
 
-Revisit your messaging application to be able to start using the keyboard on your device messenger.
 
===My mic is not on my keyboard so I can talk text on my Galaxy S4 active?===
''My mic is not on my keyboard so I can dictate text on my Galaxy S4 active''
 
You can still do that as long as you've activated your microphone under settings as well as the talk text function.  Normally, if you can't find it on your keyboard, it may be because you've assigned a different shortcut key for it.  Check your settings and see which button you can press to access your microphone easily.
 

===Since updating my Verizon S4 to the latest Android version, the whole screen goes an ugly green color when I open up the texting app.===
''Since updating my Verizon S4 to the latest Android version the whole screen goes an ugly green color when I open up the texting app.''
 
Check and make sure your Swype theme hasn't changed.

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