Unexpected Keyboard.
By Julow
Unexpected Keyboard is a lightweight Android keyboard that types extra characters by swiping a key toward its corners. Julow first made it for programmers using Termux, and the readme now presents it for everyday typing. It says the app has no ads and is open source. Google Play and F-Droid are both linked. The readme does not state a monetary price.
The F7 Insight
A keyboard that hides the extra symbols in the corners of each key is a better fit for a phone than another long-press popup. Unexpected Keyboard is the rare input app that started from a terminal workflow and still explains the gesture in one sentence.
A closer look.
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Swipe from a key toward a corner to type the symbol shown there.
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Built first for Termux and described as suitable for everyday use.
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The readme says the application contains no ads.
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Install links go to Google Play and F-Droid.
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The repository license is GPL-3.0-or-later and does not exclude the store icon.
Sources & credits
Verified against the sources below. Features, pricing, and availability may change; check the creator’s current information before installing or buying.
- Official readme: swipe typing, no ads, Play, and F-Droid; no monetary price statedChecked 15 Oct 2026
- GPL-3.0-or-later text for Unexpected Keyboard, including the fastlane iconChecked 15 Oct 2026
Artwork acknowledgments
Unexpected Keyboard icon from the repository fastlane metadata by Julow. The README says the app is open source and the LICENSE file is GPL-3.0-or-later, with no exclusion for this icon. Image used unmodified.