Installation

Getting CleverKeys on your Android device is quick and easy.

Requirements

• • Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher
• • 50 MB of storage space
• • No internet connection required after installation

Installation Methods

Method 1: GitHub Releases (Recommended)

• 1. Visit the CleverKeys Releases page
• 2. Download the latest cleverkeys-vX.X.X.apk file
• 3. Open the APK file on your device
• 4. If prompted, allow installation from unknown sources
• 5. Tap Install

Method 2: Build from Source

For developers who want to build from source:

git clone https://github.com/tribixbite/CleverKeys.git
cd CleverKeys
./gradlew assembleRelease

The APK will be in app/build/outputs/apk/release/.

After Installation

After installing CleverKeys, you need to:

• 1. Enable the keyboard in Android Settings
• 2. Set as default keyboard
• 3. Configure your preferences

See Enabling the Keyboard for detailed steps.

Permissions

CleverKeys requests minimal permissions:

Permission	Purpose

Vibration	Haptic feedback on key presses
Storage	Saving user dictionary and preferences

No internet permission - CleverKeys never sends data to any server.

Troubleshooting

APK won't install

• • Check that "Install from unknown sources" is enabled for your file manager
• • Ensure you have enough storage space (50 MB)
• • Try downloading the APK again (file may be corrupted)

App crashes on first launch

• • Ensure you're running Android 8.0 or higher
• • Try clearing app data: Settings → Apps → CleverKeys → Clear Data

Next Steps

• • First-Time Setup - Complete your keyboard setup
• • Basic Typing - Learn the fundamentals