Android Annoyances
Text Messaging Repeats Last Word
It seemed to be an issue where the last word of the previous message sent would sometimes automatically populate the text entry of the new message composition.
reproduce the issue.
- When ready to type a message, go into landscape orientation.
- Type a word or more.
- Press the back button or "Done' to leave the keyboard. (At this point it doesn't matter if you send or not).
- Return to portrait orientation.
source: droidforums.net: Text Messaging sometimes auto-repeats last word sent
[...] it'll show the last word that i had just sent them in the texting area where you compose the message. [...] running smart keyboard
source: androidcentral.com: Text messaging copying last word
- Impacts some, but not all 3rd party onscreen keyboard apps including
- DEXILOG, LLC: Smart Keyboard Pro (4.6.3)
- Steven Lin: Keyboard from Android 2.3 (1.0.15.2)
- Glitch not present when using the default system keyboard.
- Some 3rd party onscreen keyboard apps that DO NOT exhibit the glitch behavior include
- Brightside Software: ThickButtons Keyboard (0.9.25)
other reports of the glitch:
- androidforums.com : Keyboard inserting/repeating text when rotated?
It seems that this is a common glitch associated with some, but not all 3rd party onscreen keyboard apps. It is up to the developers of these apps to patch this glitch. As an end user you can either avoid using an effected keyboard or avoid rotating the phone when in the text entry mode. Last updated 8/21/2012.
Keywords: Android Phone Smart Keyboard
