Android Virtual Keyboard Input via ADB
About this app
ADBKeyBoard is a virtual keyboard that receives commands from system broadcast intents, which you can send text input using adb..
Licensed under GPL-2.0-only.
What's New in v2.0
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Jun 16, 2021 · 0 MB · Android API 15–29 · code 2
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 f9446fd3d7f775a764eb0df696b6819a7f3a4ea85bd17871855848ef72d6bb21
Sep 2, 2018 · 0 MB · Android API 15–22 · code 1
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 29e8195ca3a84f86e50d05f623b1956708117fb93fe9e912e4180e86b2a19603
Will it run on your device?
73%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
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What the signing certificate proves
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.0 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall ADBKeyBoard first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
Why we list sources instead of hosting everything
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F-Droid listing
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Source code
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App Information
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SHA-256 Hash
f9446fd3d7f775a764eb0df696b6819a7f3a4ea85bd17871855848ef72d6bb21
Signing certificate
1f771aee5dd8e39201d25879342cf390b2f993fe74136bb57f11b8188e088baf
Previous Versions
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