I’ve been using Openboard as my keyboard since 2020, and I’m pleased with it. However, I’ve noticed that the latest update was back in August 2022. Does this mean it’s deprecated?

Are there any other simple FOSS Android keyboards that you have experience with and can recommend? I’d love to hear it!

Edit: my current keyboard https://github.com/openboard-team/openboard

  • Kolli@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    21·
    1 year ago

    Yes, there is FOSS keyboard I can recommend.

    Florisboard

    Florisboard is FOSS and it has a lot of customization.

    I don’t have to think about the keyboard, because it just feels right.

    As for language customization, it also had the layout for my language (Finnish) so that’s cool.

    The link is for github, you can get it with Obtainium or from Fdroid.

    Also, you can check if the Openboard has a lot of open issues on github, if it does, it might be deprecated.

    • Equinox@lemmy.oneOPEnglish
      6·
      1 year ago

      Seems like FlorisBoard is suggested a lot! Will try this one out, however I do hope Openboard will survive but looks like there are many open issues. Thanks for your tip!

      • ZebraGoose@beehaw.orgEnglish
        4·
        1 year ago

        Im using AnySoftKeyboard thats my best tips. I did try Floris aswell but without word prediction i think ill wait til thats implemented

    • Cambionn@feddit.nlEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      I’m now trying FlorisBoard because of this. I’m quite happy with OpenBoard but the fact it doesn’t seem to be maintained anymore makes me look for alternatives. So far so good, but as a dyslect I hope it get’s the prediction does come soon 😅.

    • overpear@lemmy.mlEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      Thanks for recommending Florisboard! I’ve also been using Openboard when I stumbled on this thread. Florisboard is exactly what I have been looking for!