I use Heliboard with futo voice typing

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      9 months ago

      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.

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        9 months ago

        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.

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          9 months ago

          I generally agree, but its difficult to say what kind of vulnerabilities may lie in wait due to outdated dependencies.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.

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    9 months ago

    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.

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    9 months ago

    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)

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    9 months ago

    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

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      9 months ago

      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.

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    9 months ago

    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.

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        9 months ago

        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!

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    9 months ago

    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.

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    9 months ago

    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.