Swype for Android Beta, the nice little keyboard replacement can now be downloaded! The beta only works with WVGA handsets like the Droid and Nexus One so other devices are out of luck for the time being. I tried it myself and it does work well but takes a little getting used to.

Here’s how to get and install Swype:

1. Download and install the Astro file manager from the Android Marketplace
2. Download this zip file
3. Unzip that file, which will give you a file called “[mfhs]Swype-SwypeReference-WVGA854-trial-release.0.35.3959.apk”
4. Copy the APK file to your handset’s SD card
5. On your Android handset, go to Settings > Applications > and check the box next to Unknown Sources
6. Use Astro to browse for the apk file on your SD card, install it.
7. Go to Settings > Language and Keyboard. Enable the Swype keyboard.
8. You should now be able to switch between the standard keyboard and the Swype keyboard by tapping-and-holding on any text input field.

[Via Mobilecrunch]

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