How to install a custom keyboard in Android?

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I read this article which says that I can "can install any custom keyboard as the default keyboard on Android". How can I do that? Does it require rooting?

In case somebody is interested in a command-line way, you can refer to my answer here. — Firelord, Feb 12 '16 at 00:23

gary · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-06T11:02:11.387

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Yes you can. I've used Swype as well as TouchPal Keyboard as alternatives.

Once you install any new keyboard, just go to Settings > Language & Keyboard to set your keyboard/text settings.

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answered Dec 30 '10 at 16:25

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None of the links work. – Jonny Mar 06 '13 at 02:33
Thanks. The question I linked to has been removed, so I removed the link. I fixed the link to Swype and added one to TouchPal. – gary Mar 06 '13 at 11:03

score 6 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 30 '10 at 20:30

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I found that even after changing the setting it didn't use the new keyboard. I had to do a long press in a text field. That showed an option for which input method to use. Once selecting the new keyboard it worked all the time.

answered Dec 30 '10 at 20:30

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+1 I don't recall Swype requiring this, but great point! – gary Dec 30 '10 at 20:34
It also allows you to switch back if you're having a tough time getting used to the new keyboard. – DarthNoodles Dec 30 '10 at 23:33

How to install a custom keyboard in Android?

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