Google Indic Keyboard is a helpful tool developed by the well-known company, Google. This keyboard app focuses on providing support for people living in India and other regions where Indian languages are spoken. With this app, users can type messages, share on social media platforms or write emails using their native language without any difficulty. It supports several Indian languages such as Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati and Hindi among others.
To install this easy-to-use keyboard app for free, you can download it from the Google Play Store. Once installed, enabling this tool varies depending on your device type and Android version. For devices running Android 5.x or higher versions, go to 'Current Keyboard' in the Language & Input settings section then choose 'Keyboards', check 'Google Indic Keyboard'. After that, select 'English & Indic Languages (Google Indic Keyboard)' from the available options. In case you're using a device with Android 4.x or lower versions, go to Settings > Language & Input then select 'Google Indic Keyboard', check it under the same sections mentioned above and choose 'Google Indic Keyboard' again in the dialog box.
This keyboard application comes with four different modes of input: Transliteration, Native keyboards and Handwriting mode for typing directly in your original language or writing on screen respectively; Hinglish mode that allows users to type 'Hindi' as input, and receive suggestions both in English and Hindi.
An excellent choice for Indian based users who prefer typing their own language, Google Indic Keyboard offers comprehensive support that is not often seen in other similar apps. It's easy to enable and use with just a few taps, making it ready for immediate usage once downloaded.