How to install the new Swype beta on Android

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Swype, which was bought by Nuance recently, has released a new public beta for Android. It has some interesting new features, including the capability to learn as you go and built-in Dragon voice recognition. If you're interested in trying it out, here's how to install and enable the new Swype beta for Android:
Install Swype beta
Step 1: Register for the Swype beta at http://beta.swype.com/android/create.
Step 2: On your Android device, go to Settings > Application settings and tap on the box next to Unknown sources. This will allow you to install apps that weren't downloaded from Google Play.

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Step 3: From your Android device, open the Swype beta e-mail and tap on the Swype Installer download link. Once Swype-Installer.apk completes downloading, tap on it to begin installation.
Step 4: After the Swype beta installer finishes installing, open it and log in.
Step 5: Select the version of Swype you want to install, then tap the Download Swype button. You may only have one option, depending on your version of Android.

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Enable Swype beta
Step 1: At the Swype beta setup screen, tap on the Enable Swype button, then select Swype Beta from keyboard settings.

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Step 2: Go back to the Swype beta setup screen, then tap the Select Swype button to select Swype as your input method.
Step 3: When you get to the congratulations screen, tap Finish.

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That's it. Keep in mind that this is beta software, so there's no official tech support should something go awry. If Swype's not your thing, you might want to take a look at the new SwiftKey3.