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Fcitx5

Fcitx5 input method framework and engines ported to Android
New in version 0.1.1-0-g3f41b65d
# 0.1.0 - Candidates Window for Physical Keyboard

## Highlights

- The input method will show a floating candidates window and hide virtual keyboard when you start typing with a physical keyboard
- Adopt fcitx5 "candidate action" API, to pin candidates in Pinyin/Shuangpin and forget words in RIME
- The application now targets Android API 35, and handles navigation bar or system gesture insets more reliably
- The application has been renamed to "小企鹅输入法" in Chinese, and "Fcitx5" for non-Chinese l
Supported languages

  • English (with spellcheck)

  • Chinese

    • Pinyin, Shuangpin, Wubi, Cangjie and custom tables (built-in)

    • Zhuyin/Bopomofo (via Chewing Plugin)

    • Jyutping (via Jyutping Plugin)



  • Vietnamese (via on UniKey Plugin, supports Telex, VNI and VIQR)

  • Japanese (via Anthy Plugin)

  • Korean (via Hangul Plugin)

  • Sinhala (via Sayura Plugin)

  • Thai (via Thai Plugin)
  • Generic (via RIME Plugin, supports importing custom schemas)


Features

  • Virtual Keyboard (layout not customizable yet)

  • Expandable candidate view

  • Clipboard management (plain text only)

  • Theming (custom color scheme and background image)

  • Popup preview on key press

  • Long press popup keyboard for convenient symbol input

  • Symbol and Emoji picker

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 0.1.1-0-g3f41b65d (94) suggested Added on Mar 20, 2025

    x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

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  • Version 0.1.1-0-g3f41b65d (93) - Added on Mar 20, 2025

    x86

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 44 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.1.1-0-g3f41b65d (92) - Added on Mar 20, 2025

    arm64-v8a

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 43 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.1.1-0-g3f41b65d (91) - Added on Mar 20, 2025

    armeabi-v7a

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 43 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.1.0-0-g78c03d12 (84) - Added on Dec 09, 2024

    x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 44 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.1.0-0-g78c03d12 (83) - Added on Dec 09, 2024

    x86

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 44 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.1.0-0-g78c03d12 (82) - Added on Dec 09, 2024

    arm64-v8a

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 44 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.1.0-0-g78c03d12 (81) - Added on Dec 09, 2024

    armeabi-v7a

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 43 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.0.9-0-g8dc51356 (74) - Added on Apr 27, 2024

    x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 44 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.0.9-0-g8dc51356 (73) - Added on Apr 27, 2024

    x86

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 44 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.0.9-0-g8dc51356 (72) - Added on Apr 27, 2024

    arm64-v8a

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 44 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.0.9-0-g8dc51356 (71) - Added on Apr 27, 2024

    armeabi-v7a

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

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

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 43 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log