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Fcitx5

Fcitx5 input method framework and engines ported to Android
New in version 0.1.3-0-g048f581c
# 0.1.3 - Physical Keyboard Improvements and Candidate Tab Actions

## Highlights

- On some phones with physical keyboards, the input method can select candidates or input digits/punctuations with combination keys properly.
- CandidatesView for physical keyboards now supports long-press actions too. It would also pop up automatically when switching input method by keyboard shortcuts, and show an icon on system status bar to indicate the activate input method.
- In password inputs, the toolbar n
Supported languages

  • English (with spellcheck)

  • Chinese

    • Pinyin, Shuangpin, Wubi, Cangjie and custom tables (built-in)

    • Zhuyin/Bopomofo (via Chewing Plugin)

    • Jyutping (via Jyutping Plugin)



  • Vietnamese (via on UniKey Plugin, supports Telex, VNI and VIQR)

  • Japanese (via Anthy Plugin)

  • Korean (via Hangul Plugin)

  • Sinhala (via Sayura Plugin)

  • Thai (via Thai Plugin)
  • Generic (via RIME Plugin, supports importing custom schemas)


Features

  • Virtual Keyboard (layout not customizable yet)

  • Expandable candidate view

  • Clipboard management (plain text only)

  • Theming (custom color scheme and background image)

  • Popup preview on key press

  • Long press popup keyboard for convenient symbol input

  • Symbol and Emoji picker

Versions

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  • Version 0.1.3-0-g048f581c (114) suggested Added on Jul 29, 2026

    x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

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    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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  • Version 0.1.3-0-g048f581c (113) - Added on Jul 29, 2026

    x86

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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  • Version 0.1.3-0-g048f581c (112) - Added on Jul 29, 2026

    arm64-v8a

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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  • Version 0.1.3-0-g048f581c (111) - Added on Jul 29, 2026

    armeabi-v7a

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

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    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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  • Version 0.1.2-0-g5a4870c0 (104) - Added on Nov 13, 2025

    x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

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  • Version 0.1.2-0-g5a4870c0 (103) - Added on Nov 13, 2025

    x86

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

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  • Version 0.1.2-0-g5a4870c0 (102) - Added on Nov 13, 2025

    arm64-v8a

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

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  • Version 0.1.2-0-g5a4870c0 (101) - Added on Nov 13, 2025

    armeabi-v7a

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 43 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.1.1-0-g3f41b65d (94) - Added on Mar 20, 2025

    x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

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  • Version 0.1.1-0-g3f41b65d (93) - Added on Mar 20, 2025

    x86

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 44 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.1.1-0-g3f41b65d (92) - Added on Mar 20, 2025

    arm64-v8a

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 43 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.1.1-0-g3f41b65d (91) - Added on Mar 20, 2025

    armeabi-v7a

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read phone status and identity
      Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • org.fcitx.fcitx5.android.permission.PLUGIN

    Download APK 43 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log