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Unexpected Keyboard

Lightweight and privacy-conscious virtual keyboard for Android.
New in version 1.31.1
Bug fixes

Delete a word with a circle gesture on the delete key.
Compose key can be unselected.
Improved space bar slider and added selection mode.
Lock shift with a circle gesture.
Various bug fixes and improvements to themes and layouts.

Many thanks to the contributors: @HaleyHalcyon @Jaoheah @Spike-from-NH
The main feature is that you can type more characters by swiping the keys towards the corners.

This application was originally designed for programmers using Termux.
Now perfect for everyday use.

This application contains no ads, doesn't make any network requests and is Open Source.

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  • Version 1.31.1 (48) suggested Added on Apr 05, 2025

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.

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  • Version 1.31.0 (47) - Added on Mar 20, 2025

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.

    Download APK 0.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.30.3 (46) - Added on Jan 02, 2025

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.

    Download APK 0.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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