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What are the best FOSS options for Android keyboard apps? I've been struggling with this lately.
Seconded. I use Gboard because it has the same functionality but I have to sandbox it and restrict all internet access via firewall. I still don't trust it and would prefer a FOSS alternative with the same functionality.
How do you do that?
FlorishBoard
Thanks for the recommendation. This comment is typed using a freshly installed florisboard keyboard :)
I'm partial to thumbkey. It even has a Lemmy community: !thumbkey@lemmy.ml
OpenBoard with Gesture
Using FlorisBoard right now, no auto correct but you'll adapt
I use OpenBoard (it's available on fDroid. Maybe the play store too).
I don't know if it's the best but I like it. If you type in multiple languages you do need to hit a "language switcher" key on the keyboard to switch to the autocorrect for that language. A very minor complaint. Otherwise it's great.
And it will learn swear words. No more ducking ducks.