Input lag on Pixel 2 XL (Oreo 8.1)
I have just bought a Pixel 2 XL a week ago coming from OnePlus 5 running Nougat 7.1.1, and ever since I have installed SwiftKey I notice input lag very often when I'm typing. It will go away for a short while then come back when I'm typing. It's very sporadic and unpredictable. I'll be typing normally and there will be no lag whatsoever, but suddenly as I type there will be a slight pause and lag before the word is completed.
On my OnePlus 5 I had no such issues and suddenly it's getting very irritating on my Pixel 2 XL which is supposed to have the best software experience of any Android device. So I'm not sure why it's happening.
I have tried clearing SwiftKey app cache and it doesn't seem to help. Has the app not been optimised for 8.1 yet? I have been using SwiftKey for at least 7 years now and not had this particular issue in input lag.
While I'm not sure if we've optimized SwiftKey for 8.1 just yet, try setting SwiftKey to "Don't Optimize" in the optimization section of the Battery Settings and let me know if this helps.
8.1 has been available for a couple of weeks. Hopefully SwiftKey is optimised for this release very soon.
I have set SwiftKey to "Don't Optimize" and will report back.
Unfortunately the problem still persists despite doing what you suggested above. It seems to be happening a lot in the LINE app.
Which language lags? Or the whole SwiftKey app laged?
I only type in English.
It happens a lot in apps like LINE, more so in that app than others. But that's not to say it might lag the same amount in other apps
One thing I have noticed is that the keyboard lags/stutters when an incoming message is being received on LINE app. This happens almost 100% of the time
Yes. I too notice that the keyboard lags quite a bit when using apps like WhatsApp or even just quick replying to a message on my pixel 2xl running oreo 8.1. It's a shame Because I like the features SwiftKey brings to the table and have been using it for almost 4 years. But the lag on my device is pretty bad..... So much so I am contemplating moving on to another keyboard Because it's just that unbearable.
Ps.. Lags on both English and Spanish languages.
I'm glad I'm not the only one it seems. Phew!
I agree it is getting pretty unbearable at times. And it's so strange it only lags when the other person is replying/notification comes through, simultaneously while you're typing.
Yeah got the same problem as well using only hinglish language and there's a stutter and lag which is very annoying I've started to use Gboard but I am not liking it I am using swiftkey since 2015 I don't want to change it.
What is the status of this fix?
It's been almost 3 months and nothing has happened. Noone has gotten back to me with an update.
Since Microsoft acquired SwiftKey it's gone down hill. Really disappointed.
I've been curious about this as well.
Another 'lag' like behavior I've noticed is the 'swipe to delete' barely works.
@Shawn Suther. Don't get your hopes up.
I'm still waiting for a fix and it's coming close to a year!!
Hopefully this nonsense is fixed with Android P. But I guarantee there will be even MORE issues then.
*Tumbleweed*
I guess the devs are more interested in adding languages no ones heard of than fixing the lag!
It's been 10 months and STILL nothing. Abysmal
Ha! I've moved on. New Pixel, Android P, same problem.
Using the G-board now, and I don't really miss SK. And I certainly don't recommend it to people I know anymore.
Try SK beta it worked for me.
I have a similar issue on my Sony Xperia XZ Premium. When I'm typing the keyboard almost can't keep up with me and frequently misses letters in my words. Very annoying and similar to you I am used to this keyboard, I don't want to change but it is annoying. Worrying that nothing has been done since you introduced this query.