If you've been waiting for improvements to come to BlackBerry's keyboard app for Priv, you'll want to load up Google Play and get the latest release downloaded. The BlackBerry keyboard app has been updated to provide improved predictions, corrections and enhanced control from the physical keyboard making the changes pretty substantial.
What's New
- Priv's prediction engine now processes a user's email and social messages to better understand the user's typing style and provide a better out-of-box experience.
- Predictive typing can now learn words with numbers. (e.g. 1800flowers)
- Option to have the keyboard suggest names from a user's contacts during email creation.
- Fine Cursor Control mode on the physical keyboard now features an enhanced cursor locator along with on-screen arrows for easier positioning and control.
- Holding down 'delete' for two seconds now deletes on a word-by-word basis, making it easier to stop on single words.
- Tapping a key on the physical keyboard more accurately places the focus cursor on screen.
- Improved corrections in Russian.
- Other minor enhancements and bug fixes.
There's a lot there to love with this update plus, there's likely even more that hasn't been noted in the change log, so go ahead and get it downloaded. If you happen to spot anything else improved, be sure to let others know in the comments.
Reader comments
BlackBerry Keyboard for Priv updated with improved predictions, corrections and enhanced control
If you are installing this keyboard on an other device like the Sony, then you should pay extra. After all do you see other manufacturers allowing you to install their features on other phones. Also it's a way of making some money as you are not buying the Priv, and improving whatever crap android phone your using, by installing an app. So a one time fee of 99 cents, while forgoing buying Blackberry hardware is not a smart move. It is not being greedy, as your motive is not to buy a Blackberry and improve your existing phone.BTW JC is not being cheap, the BBM app is free, on all platforms. Also I think BlackBerry is going to drastically improve the Hub on Android, that's their next big enhancement project.
i am waiting for the hub to be updated. hub has lowest ratings. i want my pinch function and support for more popular apps.
There's still no update for Vietnamese language support... so sad
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Is there a way of "un-learning" words, like after I've just written some big techie document for work and don't want all that being suggested instead of my usual style of writing?
To remove/restrict individual learned words: Settings > Language & input > BlackBerry Keyboard Settings > Prediction and correction > Restricted words
Hit '+' near the top to bring up a dialog. You can then type in a word, or tap on "SEE LEARNED WORDS" to select (by long pressing) from a list of words learned from your typing - then tap "restrict" to apply the selections.
To clear all learned words: Settings-->Language & Input--> BlackBerry Keyboard Settings --> Advanced-->Learn Words (slide to off) -->Check "delete learned words" box -->Learn Words (slider back on)
Thanks, that really is helpful :-)
When they update blackberry 10 ? In my opinion blackberry is going to collapse, in short term we will se only BlackBerry as a brand which make software.
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hi guys, i'm stuck on the AZERTY SKB when i have a QWERTZ PKB ... gosh ... how to change the AZERTY pls
We do not currently provide a user setting to set the on-screen keyboard layout. Can you share your input language settings?
Colin, from BlackBerry
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Are we going to ever see BlackBerry keyboard for all Android devices!???
Google needs to buy BlackBerry!
If Chen finds a way to charge 99 cents a month subscriptions he'll do it.
Seriously I miss the BB10 keyboard.
I wouldn't buy a subscription but I'd pay like 10 bucks for keyboard and gestures and hub that turned my phone into the best of what I miss about the Z30
Xperia Z5P / Android 5.1.1 / T-Mobile USA
I am using the blackberry virtual keyboard with my LG Flex 2 , anybody know if this Version also avaibable (XDA Forums?)
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Has anyone else noticed that the green word suggestion on the spacebar has disappeared?
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We are not tracking any issues like this. What version of BlackBerry Keyboard are you using? What is your auto correction setting set for the on-screen keyboard?
Colin, from BlackBerry
I had turned it off anyway, preferring the flick method. I find the spacebar method sometimes a nuisance when I want a space not the suggested green word.
Priv has been released in Vietnam for 3 months but the keyboard still not support Vietnamese language.
What a joke!?
They should have combined keys for copy and paste.
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Next update should bring using two languages simultaneously as on BB10. Hate how this one needs manual switching 50 Times a day.
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See http://crackberry.com/how-set-multi-language-support-blackberry-priv for some step-by-step instructions for setting up multiple languages.
Needs Chinese input **** it
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When is this keyboard going to be available for download on my Sony? Tell the cheapskate Chen that unlike his nickel and diming on BBM I'd see value in purchasing this keyboard. As long as he made it one price and not 99 cents a month the way he Chen's everything else for sale.
Xperia Z5P / Android 5.1.1 / T-Mobile USA
This update is amazing. I already notice the difference!
Oh? How's the battery life?
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My BlackBerry Z10 keyboard could do with an update / slowness, lag etc
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Give me a row of punctuation up top please. There's enough space.
Could really do it for the qwerty also.
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Does it sometimes randomly start deleting everything because I touched, ( did not hold) the backspace button as on my Z10?
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Mine has started doing that too. I've had mine 3 yrs and it's only just begun to happen....Thought it was me doing something!!
Posted from my Z10 on 10.3.2. EE UK
Some people make themselves idiotic with this 1st crap with nothing to say
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Does the swipe left on the delete key delete the last word on the Priv, as it does in BB10?
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Yes.
Thanks!
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They still haven't added the Korean(Hangul) keyboard did they..?
BB10>>넘사벽>>Droid>>>Droid>iOS=W10M
Still not possible for dutch speakers to toggle to azerty.
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I got the best in class physical keyboard right here. ;)
Typed using my BlackBerry Classic running 10.3.2.2876 on WINDmobile HSPA+
But does it have word substitution? Bb10 does.
Reg Q10SQN100-1/10.3.2
Yes it does.
They should bring a high end all touch Z30 successor to the market..its been ages...
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Agreed!
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BlackBerry virtual keyboard is best-in-class (making physical keyboard unnecessary)
Posted By Secure BB10.3
The physical one doubles as a touchpad, and also when you want more screen space it's there as an extension. Sure that's not directly the function of a keyboard but it sure is usefull :-)
When will they launch 10.3.3?
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How is that relevant here?
*C5303
Where is the language support for traditional pinyin! Chen dont forget us!
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Word/number combinations is a good one, shall see if Cobalt already updated his versions for my Shield!
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Gone is the love for BB10. So sad...
Posted using the best phone ever, the Z30!
BlackBerry isn't dead yet... most of the people who are buying prive are old BlackBerry customers who migrated to Android due to lack of apps, and those who are not worried about apps they still prefer and love BB10...
I always love the wayBB10 performs and it's flawless...
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Same here, I don't need an android device, or all those apps. I have an iphone 5s I use as an iPad micro, but most of the apps are utter **** to be honest, and a waste of space. So meh, don't need android or iOS. :D
Typed using my BlackBerry Classic running 10.3.2.2876 on WINDmobile HSPA+
Life is all about moving forward. Change is inevitable. The Priv is all about embracing that. It hasn't diminished my love for BlackBerry 10 I've just adjusted to the latest BlackBerry device.
Posted using my favorite BlackBerry of all time - Priv.
Totally agree Glad somebody other than me feels like this
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The love ain't over yet!! We have one last major update which will be BlackBerry 10.4 OS:)
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Thanks Bla1ze. I updated just now .
Blackberry Priv on Etisalat 4G Network
About gd time!!!
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How do I enable the keyboard to learn words from the hub? I can't find the toggle.
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Go to
Settings
Blackberry keyboard settings
Prediction and correction
Personalized suggestions
I'm assuming that is it
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Is there a way of "un-learning" words, like after I've just written some big techie document for work and don't want all that being suggested instead of my usual style of writing?
Yes, there is a way to "un-learn" words.
Go to BlackBerry Keyboard Settings > Prediction and correction > Restricted words.
Tap the + in the top right.
Then either type in the word you don't want predicted, or tap See learned words and select from the list of learned words.
Hope that helps,
Colin, from BlackBerry
Improved Predictions? Like this phone is going to Flop?
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Phone has been doing quite well in Canada
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How do we know that? (I hope you're right, but just want to know why you say that.)
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Hurt much?
*C5303
I wonder if it will be patched so Noone else using another android device can use it, I have the BlackBerry keyboard on my HTC one m8 and it works beautifully
Posted from My very Classy Classic
I wished they would offer it (and the Hub) for other devices as it could certainly be a revenue stream for the Company.
They should offer it for a while and then pull it and only make it available with BlackBerry hardware.
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Better yet, allow everyone to download it for $1 but if they gotta re-download it, keep paying $1 for each time. ;) :P
Typed using my BlackBerry Classic running 10.3.2.2876 on WINDmobile HSPA+
I'm glad yall are thinking up ideas for revenue but charging people money to re-download some thing you already own is greedy and would reflect badly on BlackBerry.
BlackBerry hardware is subpar and you would only alienate potential clients. What you want to do is to ultimately increase usage not shoehorn them into buying something they don't want, as they will learn to hate you. Have you learned nothing from the past five years of device releases?
Monetize it. You have no idea how many people would jump on it if it were priced properly.
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subpar hardware?? I'm pretty sure you must be of them isheep or shamesung users
you never hear of Blackberry's catching fire etc whereas "superior " iphones and samsuck gaylaxy catch fire all the time
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Uhhh, how'd you do that? My wife would LOVE the BlackBerry keyboard on her Galaxy 6s.
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I have the BlackBerry keyboard on my LG v10
Data_theNew_Greed
Russian?
Now, what about, ahem... Lithuanian...? ;-P
• There's a Crack in the Berry right now... •
Can you share any specific complaints about Lithuanian input?
Thanks,
Colin, from BlackBerry
Sell it for $1, but make it so that nobody gets it free when they gotta re-download it. :P
Typed using my BlackBerry Classic running 10.3.2.2876 on WINDmobile HSPA+
Check out this thread:
http://forums.crackberry.com/android-apps-f444/working-blackberry-priv-a...
There you can get ALL BlackBerry apps for any Android device running 5.0 or better.
thing about lagdroid is piracy and unofficial patches so it'll always be available even if blackberry don't like it
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1st
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Stop with that kindergarten nonsense!!!
On topic.... I am glad my BlackBerry Passport has all the keyboard facilities stacked up well. Doesn't need any goddamit update to be super effective!
John Chen shame on you..better negotiate with major app devs ...because I can't live without the beast....BlackBerry Passport
The passport should really have punctuation and numbers on the keys. And an alt button drives me crazy.
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The passport isn't really on topic.
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This is on-topic. I wonder if they will start offering the BB keyboard for sale for other devices. The keyboard on the Android I use for Uber is utter garbage....
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Passport is outdated.
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