I’ve tried EVERYTHING. And I mean EVERY possible foss android keyboard. I don’t even think its a matter of taste but just fact that heliboard works best.
Florisboard was decent for a while but at the end of the day heliboard is the correct answer
Is there a good keyboard with the same functionality as the Microsoft keyboard? I really want to replace that. (most importantly size, built-in clipboard and darkmode)
If it’s working for you then great, but that hasn’t been updated in over 2 years. For something that all my input is filtered through I’d like something better maintained.
It’s not connected to the internet and doesn’t send or receive any telemetry at all. It’s API is very minimal as well. I fear Gboard to compromise me far more than this app. Keyboards don’t need internet connection.
I generally agree, but its difficult to say what kind of vulnerabilities may lie in wait due to outdated dependencies. Heliboard seems to be the successor, also does not have network access, and is more regularly updated. Whatever satisfies your threat model though.
Just tried Heliboard, its glide typing support is experimental and requires hacking GApps to extract libraries or download someone’s else glide library from the internet. I guess my threat model remains for the time being.
Love the way how it works + modifier keys!!! (ctrl, alt, super, anything you want)
In the beginning the lack of the dictionary/autocorrection was kinda a problem (especially after Blackberry Keyboard) but now I really don’t miss that.
I gave thumb key an honest shot for a few days but I found it cumbersome. Swiping takes too much time and effort compared to tapping, and you’re better off just using a normal keyboard.
I use Florisboard Beta with the FloriStyle theme (It’s a Gboard theme). The only thing I really miss with it is text predictions but they’re still working on that and it’s not that big of a deal.
Thumb-Key for a couple years. Handing phone to a relative when they request to look something up and seeing their puzzled stare has been the best part.
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Futo isn’t open source, so I use Heliboard with the swipe typing add-on and Sayboard for voice typing
AOSP keyboard on my regular smartphone, Traditional T9 on my daily driver CAT S22 Flip.
Heliboard!
I’ve tried EVERYTHING. And I mean EVERY possible foss android keyboard. I don’t even think its a matter of taste but just fact that heliboard works best.
Florisboard was decent for a while but at the end of the day heliboard is the correct answer
Is there a good keyboard with the same functionality as the Microsoft keyboard? I really want to replace that. (most importantly size, built-in clipboard and darkmode)
Go with Heliboard .Or try futokeyboard.
Cool thanks
Openboard with swipe.
If it’s working for you then great, but that hasn’t been updated in over 2 years. For something that all my input is filtered through I’d like something better maintained.
It’s not connected to the internet and doesn’t send or receive any telemetry at all. It’s API is very minimal as well. I fear Gboard to compromise me far more than this app. Keyboards don’t need internet connection.
I generally agree, but its difficult to say what kind of vulnerabilities may lie in wait due to outdated dependencies. Heliboard seems to be the successor, also does not have network access, and is more regularly updated. Whatever satisfies your threat model though.
Just tried Heliboard, its glide typing support is experimental and requires hacking GApps to extract libraries or download someone’s else glide library from the internet. I guess my threat model remains for the time being.
Unexpected Keyboard.
Love the way how it works + modifier keys!!! (ctrl, alt, super, anything you want)
In the beginning the lack of the dictionary/autocorrection was kinda a problem (especially after Blackberry Keyboard) but now I really don’t miss that.
I like Unexpected keyboard. It’s different, but works great and is highly customizable
Simple Keyboard.Just switched to Heliboard. Thanks, OP!It doesn’t have many features
I know, I just need a keyboard and nothing more.
Though I might have to try out Heliboard to know what I’m missing.
EDIT: Wow, I’m trying it out now, and it’s like I have a completey different phone! I’m switching to Heliboard full-time now, thank you!
It’s really a good keyboard
I generally use Gboard, but for terminal sessions unexpected keyboard is great.
I use florisboard beta, missing some features but nothing I don’t need.
Spell check is there, but only after you finish typing the word. (No predictive text yet)
Edit: I am trying Heliboard and so far its pretty good.
Heliboard looks promising. Will give it a try!
Currently my favourite.
I have been using thumb-key.
I gave thumb key an honest shot for a few days but I found it cumbersome. Swiping takes too much time and effort compared to tapping, and you’re better off just using a normal keyboard.
I use Florisboard Beta with the FloriStyle theme (It’s a Gboard theme). The only thing I really miss with it is text predictions but they’re still working on that and it’s not that big of a deal.
Im struggling with the lack of glide typing in 0.4.0+
I don’t use glide typing, so I didn’t even notice that 😅
But text prediction and glide typing are being rewritten from the ground up currently, so it’ll be there eventually
Thumb-Key for a couple years. Handing phone to a relative when they request to look something up and seeing their puzzled stare has been the best part.
Any deterrent is a good one. I don’t let others touch my tech the way Joey doesn’t share food.
I was using it some time ago. people were 💀 after seeing it