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T9 Keyboard

Is there any way to set up my SMS to make it T9? I don't really like using the QWERTY keyboard.

I know that there's an app for using T9 but I don't like the idea of having to copy & paste into a message, it kind of defeats the purpose. Plus then every time I get a new message I would have to close out the message, open the app, and repeat the copy & paste process.

I don't know if employees at Apple read this, but would it be a ton of trouble to add that into the next update?

PS- The Droid Incredible has a T9 keyboard **Cough cough**

iPhone4, iOS 4

Posted on Dec 15, 2010 8:32 AM

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Jan 22, 2011 8:53 AM in response to DieselStrat

YES!!! T9 please!!! I don't know why there are people who support for qwerty only input for iPhone on their grandma's lives but having the T9 input as an OPTION for others who need it is really not going to inconvenience anyone!
Anyways just let market forces do the talking: if any genius who can offer T9 input as a default keyboard on the iPhone 4, I shall most gladly pay up to US$29.90 for it!
I know for certain it can be done: BAIDU input for Chinese language has succeeded in offering that through cydia & the T9 prediction with editable chinese dictionary is phenomena!!!
there is an app named FastPad that offers T9 input but it is not a default keyboard choice & u have to copy & paste again after input so it's not a true solution...
If someone is able to come up with a tweak for T9 input as an inbuilt keyboard, pls let me know: I'll gladly invest money to buy shares as I know LOADS & HORDES of iPhone owners who'd PAY BIG MONEY for iPhone T9 input without having to copy & paste, & with editable dictionary!!
let the money do the talking!!! let's all either profit &/or benefit from this much awaited T9 tweak!!!

Jun 14, 2011 7:28 PM in response to Ryan121

Posting in this thread saying your like T9 will really accomplish nothing. This is a user-to-user forum. If you want Apple to know how you feel, use the feedback link that Tamara kindly provided in the second post. By doing so, Tamara has already provided more useful information to this thread than almost anyone else.


And yes, I've told Apple I'd love to see Swype or something similar.

Nov 15, 2011 3:09 PM in response to DieselStrat

I completely agree. I would love a T9 option as I often text and walk but want to be aware of my surroundings - T9 requires one hand and means I don't have to constantly watch the screen to work out where to put my fingers and see what the dictinonary has come up with. I can touch type on a regular qwerty and am pretty fast on the iphone but I just want to be able to look away from the screen so I don't fall down holes / make myself an obvious mugging target. Like others, I would also pay for an integrated download, the apps don't really cut it at the moment.

Nov 15, 2011 3:29 PM in response to tonefox

I can see when the post was created. There still isn't a resolution, I thought I'd add my two pence.


I like your alternative but I think Apple are capable of simultaneous movement and communication for their customers....I'd also like to be able to text discreetly under the table or something to avoid being completely rude at restaurants and parties...I love my iphone but this would make me completely adore it.

T9 Keyboard

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