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LeanType

LeanType

F-Droid Open Source  |  Keyboard & IME

12 Downloads 39 Views v4.2 10.39 MB 4.1+
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Editor's Overview

LeanType is a keyboard & ime application developed by F-Droid Open Source, packaged as a single Android APK of version 4.2 weighing in at 10.39 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

  1. Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
  2. File size is a light 10.39 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
  3. This build is signed by "F-Droid Open Source" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
  4. After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
  5. We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

LeanType is a privacy-conscious, customizable open-source Android keyboard. Based on the robust foundations of AOSP and HeliBoard.
LeanType (Standard) offers a hybrid experience: a private, secure offline core for everyday typing, with powerful AI capabilities available whenever you choose to enable them.

Key Features:

  • AI Proofreading & Translation: Instantly fix grammar, rewrite text, or translate sentences using powerful AI. Choose between Gemini, Groq, or OpenAI-compatible backends.

  • Floating Keyboard: Detach the keyboard into a draggable window for seamless multitasking and improved accessibility.

  • Clipboard Power-tools: Search your clipboard history directly, enjoy visual previews, and undo accidental clip deletions.

  • Screenshot Suggestions: Instantly paste recently taken screenshots directly from your keyboard suggestions.

  • Custom AI Keys: Program up to 10 customizable toolbar keys with distinct AI behaviors (e.g., #editor, #proofread, #toneshift) to quickly transform your text on demand.

  • Touchpad Mode: Swipe up on the spacebar to control your screen cursor like a trackpad.

  • Split Toolbar & Suggestions: Dual-layer interface allowing simultaneous access to suggestions and utility keys.



Standard Features:

  • Multilingual typing with auto-correction

  • Import dictionaries from Gboard/Google

  • Fully customizable themes (Colors, backgrounds, Day/Night integration, Material You dynamic colors)

  • Customizable special layouts (NumPads, Symbol layouts)

  • Glide typing support (Requires external library)

  • One-handed mode and Split keyboard

  • Backup & restore for all your settings and learned words



Privacy Policy:
We believe your keyboard shouldn't spy on you. LeanType is fully open-source and respects your data. While this version includes Internet permission to support AI features, network access is only ever used if you explicitly provide an API key and actively trigger an AI request. Your keystrokes are never logged or sent anywhere without your direct action.

Built with ❤️ by LeanBitLab.

Details

Versionv4.2
Size10.39 MB
DeveloperF-Droid Open Source
CategoryKeyboard & IME
Packagecom.leanbitlab.leantype
Android4.1+
Last UpdatedOct 30, 2026
Downloads12

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LeanType free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does LeanType require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is LeanType safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by F-Droid Open Source. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update LeanType?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install LeanType

  1. Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
  2. Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
  3. Open the downloaded com.leanbitlab.leantype.apk file from your Downloads folder.
  4. Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
  5. Open «LeanType» by F-Droid Open Source and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
  6. Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

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