We are pleased to announce the limited availability of Swype Beta for Android™

Thanks for being patient as we've been focused on improving the product and preparing our systems for our latest update.

The Swype Beta Details

This beta version will expire after 6 months as we will provide periodic updated versions that will include new features and functionality.

The beta software supports devices with HVGA (480x320), WVGA (800x480), WVGA854 (854x480), QVGA (320x240), WSVGA (1024x600), SVGA (800x600), HD720 (1280x720), WXGA (1280x800), and qHD (960x540) screen sizes. For a table detailing which screen-sizes support which languages, please click here.

This is a BETA and is not a fully functional version of Swype. Specifically, it only includes the languages mentioned above, and may include untested code which results in bugs or other unintended behavior. Also, we have found that to truly integrate a soft keyboard on a phone, it needs to be pre-loaded. Thus, you may experience some aberrant behavior. Again, this is a BETA.

The beta is open to all devices using Android which DO NOT already have Swype pre-installed by the phone manufacturer / carrier. Additionally, you must be able to install 3rd party applications from non-Market sources. Sorry AT&T users!

How will this work?

After registering below you will be emailed a link to the Swype Beta Installer. You need to read the email on your phone to download Swype Beta Downloader to your phone.

We will verify your phone's hardware and software to confirm that Swype will work on your phone. We will not, and cannot, access any personal information (i.e. contacts, telephone numbers, etc) from your phone.

What do we expect from you?

We encourage you to provide feedback on the forum, suggest things you'd like to see, tell us things you don't like, or simply rant or rave. And remember this is a Beta so expect the unexpected.

What can you expect from us (will Swype be providing any support?)

This is a limited distribution beta (use at your own risk!) for mobile phones which use Android and as such no support is implied or guaranteed.

If you have issues or notice bugs, please post something on the Swype forum. When we can respond, we will respond.

NOTE: Neither your carrier nor your handset manufacturer will be able to help you if you have issues, so please don't bother them!

We look forward to having you try out Swype for Android!

If you have Swype pre-installed on your phone DO NOT attempt to install this beta of Swype!