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Smartphones

Turn off Predictive Text on the LG G2

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LG-G2-turn-off-predictive-textThe LG G2 is a powerful smartphone that was LG’s response to Samsung’s 2013 Galaxy S4 and HTC One, a year that saw us introduced to ultra-powerful phones many couldn’t have envisioned.

We may be in 2015 and two years into its introduction but the G2 is still a smartphone that boasts enviable specs that would be the envy of many, save for the geek who’s after the latest gadget on the market. In fact, this large yet wieldy phone can be credited for making the Korean giant relevant in the smartphone world again (this and probably the Nexus 4 and 5).

But a review is not the reason we are here today but rather, to know how to turn off predictive text on the LG G2.

Steps to Turn off Auto Correct

Turning off predictive text or spellcheck on the LG G2 is very simple.

  • Go to Settings.
  • Select Language and input.
  • Choose LG keyboard.

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  • On the right you’ll see a gear icon. Tap on it and go to Word suggestion/Auto correction. Uncheck it and your problem should go away.

For anyone looking to turn off word suggestion, just follow the same procedure.

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Turn off Predictive Text in Samsung Galaxy S4

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The Samsung Galaxy S4 has been around for over two years now and has been replaced by the 2014 flagship offering, the Galaxy S5, and the Galaxy S6 in 2015. This means the S4 may feel a bit of a relic, especially after the unveiling of the innovative Galaxy S6 Edge.

However, just because there are new entrants in this line doesn’t mean you should write off the Galaxy S4 yet: the screen is stunning, processor is superfast and the camera is great. Make no mistake about it, it’s still a beast of a phone.

Now, some S4 users (mostly the new) are yet to get to terms with how to turn off predictive text on this phone but thankfully, your worries end here.

Turn off Predictive Text in your S4 Touchwiz

For anyone with no idea what Touchwiz is, this is the layer, or rather interface, over the Android platform on Samsung smartphones. To change your keyboard settings, simply follow these steps:

  • Go to Menu.
  • Navigate to Settings.
  • At the top are four options: Connections, My device, Accounts and More. Tap My device.

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  • Scroll down until you find Input and control whose first sub-category is Language and input. Tap on it.
  • Here, you will find the list of keyboards. Tap on the gear icon next to Samsung keyboard.

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  • Find Predictive text and move the slider until it is no longer green.

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Tablets

How to Turn Off Autocorrect in Windows 8.1 Tablet

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Autocorrect is a feature that comes in handy when it comes to fixing errant typos that you are likely to make every now and then. If you are fed up with your Windows 8.1 tablet replacing words you don’t want replaced, an issue that slows you down rather than play to your advantage in terms of typing speed, then this guide is for you.

If you’re the proud owner of a Windows 8.1 tablet and want to turn off autocorrect, here are the steps you need to follow:

  • Go to PC Settings and tap PC and devices.
  • Here, you will find a pool of sub-categories with settings related to the functioning of your Windows 8.1 device. Anything pertaining to using the touch keyboard is filed under the Typing sub-category.

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Typing is further split into three categories namely Spelling, Typing and Touch Keyboard.

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To turn off autocorrect, your area of interest should be under Spelling.

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Under the Spelling section, you will find a tab that allows you to slide on and off. It is labeled Autocorrect misspelled words. Switch it to off and your problem should go away.

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How to Turn Off Predictive Text in iPhone 5

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Ever since the launch of iOS 8 in early 2014, a variety of new functions, features and toggles were introduced. As beneficial as they may have been intended to be, several Apple users have not warmed up to them yet. One of these features is ‘content-sensitive’ predictive text. This is QuickType predictive text that picks up on how you write by for instance using informal language for instant messaging and email getting more formal.

It might not be much of a bother to users of Android who are jumping ship and find themselves in familiar zone; at least for those who have been using it. For the others who are bothered by it, here is how you can disable autocorrect in your iPhone 5:

  • Launch Settings from the Home screen.
  • One of the multiple options you will find is General. Tap it.
  • Scroll up to the Keyboard option and tap it.

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  • You will find an Auto-correction switch that you can toggle between ON and OFF.
  • Slide it to the OFF position and this should permanently disable autocorrect for you.

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How to Turn Off Autocorrect in LG G3

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The autocorrect feature was designed with the aim of simplifying things for you, and more so when hard keyboards were replaced with the touch-sensitive screen. However, it is not lost to many that misunderstandings could easily crop up and if you are not used to auto correction, you definitely don’t want it happening with parties like your mum, or boss.

The LG G3 can particularly be trouble because predictive text comes in different levels that go all the way to ‘aggressive’, the worst kind. Turn off autocorrect and it’s a great phone the G3. Here’s how to go about it:

  • Fire up the menu app and head over to Settings.
  • Under Settings find the Language and Input
  • One of the options here includes LG Keyboard. On its right is a gear icon. Tap it and look for the Auto-correction option which includes Off/Mid/Moderate/Aggressive.
  • To turn off autocorrect completely, choose Off.

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Alternatively, you could also do it like this:

  • Launch any app that requires the use of the keyboard (Messaging, Email etc.)
  • Look for the Voice icon then tap and hold it for a few seconds.
  • Look for the Settings cog and tap it to view all your keyboard settings.
  • A list will appear that includes Auto-correction.
  • Disable autocorrect by turning it to Off.

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How to Turn Off Autocorrect in Windows Phone 8.1

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Windows 8.1 comes with a pair of features to help you type faster, and better. They are activated every time you write a message: text suggestions and autocorrect. Well, a good bunch of users are of the view that autocorrect does more harm than good, and more so when typing in any other language other than English. Continue reading How to Turn Off Autocorrect in Windows Phone 8.1 →

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How to Turn Off Autocorrect in Lumia

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Predictive text in Nokia Lumia can be quite irritating for anyone who uses short text or slang. And let’s face it, SMS slang is not going away anytime soon, and if anything, it has just become more common what with more young people owning phones today. One smartphone particularly popular with the young is the Lumia, and it needs no telling that chatting is a favorite pastime. Continue reading How to Turn Off Autocorrect in Lumia →

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How to Turn Off AutoCorrect in HTC Sensation

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When writing on the phone, most people seldom use literary language as you are likely to encounter in the good ol’ dictionary. It is partly for this reason that text autocorrecting can cause a lot of headache since it often makes corrections where we don’t need them.

This problem is common, and often the case you are likely to find your text input option set to autocorrect whenever you purchase a new phone. However, not many know how to turn off autocorrect, and for anyone who owns an HTC Sensation, we will detail what it takes to disable this option that can sometimes be annoying.

If you own an HTC Sensation device, you will find autocorrect hidden inside the Input settings. You can change this setting by following the below steps:

  • Go to Menu and open the Settings
  • Scroll down and find Language and keyboard.
  • Tapping on Language and keyboard will give you the list of available keyboards listed as Keyboard types. These are three and include Standard (Qwerty), Phone and Compact (Qwerty). Standard is the default keyboard.

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Autocorrect text, also known as multi-tap mode on the Sensation, is available in the first two keyboards and once you get here, continue the above steps as follows:

  • On the selected keyboard, tap the XT9 ABC key until the ‘ABC’ is highlighted in green.

There you have it!

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How to Turn Off AutoCorrect in Galaxy Note 4

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Look around the web and you are certain to stumble upon a myriad jokes on autocorrect doing the rounds. Auto correction does hasten the typing process if you are one of those who only use regular words you are not likely to employ on all your family and friends.

Try typing in a different language or using words not recognized by the dictionary and the process becomes a disaster. If you are patient to learn how to use it, typing becomes faster for you, but even then, you are not exempt from making errors every now and then – some of which can end up becoming quite embarrassing.

Knowing how to turn off autocorrect on any Android device is easy really, but some have complained of facing hurdles on a device like the Galaxy Note 4. So, here is how you go about it:

  • Go to Menu.
  • Click Settings.
  • Scroll to the System.
  • Navigate to Language and input.

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  • You will notice a gear icon next to Samsung keyboard. Tap it upon which you will enter the keyboard-specific settings menu.
  • Tap the first option which is Predictive text and switch it off.

While you’re at it, you may also want to turn off the Auto replace option. To do this, go to the second option from the top and tap to switch it Off.

That should turn off autocorrect in your Galaxy Note 4!

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How to Turn Off Autocorrect in Sony Xperia Z3

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When it comes to predictive text, there are those who can’t do without it, while for others, it is just a real pain whereby you are conversing in English but the thing throws up incoherent words you have no idea what they mean.

The auto correction feature helps you to reduce typing errors by suggesting the correct word or correcting wrong spellings. If you are like us though, this is a feature that just gets in the way but fortunately, we can turn it around.

Here is how you can turn off autocorrect in your Sony Xperia Z3:

Open Settings and go to Language & Input.

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You will encounter a list of available keyboards and input methods. On the right of Xperia keyboard, tap the gear icon next to it.

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This will bear several options, among them, Word Suggestions. Tap it and specify the level of word suggestion or auto correction you desire. If you want to totally turn off autocorrect, then opt for the ‘I don’t want any help when writing, not even suggestions’ choice.

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That should do it for you.