ASK Klingon Layout quja' APK
App information
Version Hamlet (#9)
Updated 2015-04-12
APK Size 106 KB
Requires Android Android 1.5+ (Cupcake)
Offered by Omega Systems
Category Free Personalization App
App id com.anysoftkeyboard.languagepack.tlhIngan
Developer's notes This is a custom layout for AnySoftKeyboard displaying the klingon alphabet.
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Latest updates
What's new in ASK Klingon Layout quja' Hamlet
Added number layout (latin+Unicode)
Added long-press to "tlh" for non-klingon characters
Editor's review
Download the latest ASK Klingon Layout quja' application, version Hamlet, compatible with Windows 10/11 (using emulators such as Bluestacks), Android devices. This free Personalization app is developed by Omega Systems and is easy to download and install.
Previous versions, including Hamlet, are also available. If you need help or have any problems, please let us know.
Description
A custom layout making it easier to type klingon text (and symbols!) without shifting or combining letters.
tlhIngan Hol DaghItlh DaneHchugh, quja' yIlo'!
(However, you will need to install AnySoftKeyboard to use this!)
If you have a previous version (up to 1.4) installed, please uninstall that. Version 2.0 is a complete restart and technically not an update. Sorry.
Once installed, you can activate any or all of the additional layouts in this package within the ASK settings.
Please note that all layouts have a Unicode double, which produces not latin characters (as you're reading) but the codes for klingon symbols.
You will only see klingon symbols if you have the correct font installed!
This package consists of three major parts:
1) Letter layouts. The actual quja' keyboard.
2) Number layouts. Basically a regular QWERTY numpad.
3) Quicktexts for pre- and suffixes (both latin and unicode output)
In detail:
1a) regular quja': latin characters as output, key covers rendered by device. Make sure you can recognize I and l.
1b) roman quja': latin characters, but images for key covers. Use if you can't differentiate I and l.
1c) pIqaD quja': latin characters, but pIqaD images as covers. Just for fun.
1d) Unicode quja': Unicode output, pIqaD images as covers. The "tlh" has no cover, if you only see blank, your device doesn't use the right font.
2a) quja' Numbers: latin numbers, basic math symbols.
2b) quja' Numbers Unicode: Unicode output, covers rendered by device. Also includes klingon trifoil.
3) You can activate quicktexts for klingon prefixes and suffixes. The popup will show the english meaning, the output will be klingon. In unicode if you use the unicode versions.
Please note that they'll be in addition to whatever smileys you have activated in ASK, so you might want to consider re-ordering the list of quicktexts (see ASK settings).
A few notes on the unicode layout:
You need a font that supports klingon characters encoded in the proposed Unicode code area, see http://www.klingonwiki.net/En/Unicode .
It is possible to add the font if your device does not have it, but it depends on your device if and how that can be achieved. Some UIs allow it, others may work with apps from the store. It's also possible to "hack" it in, using the Android Debug Bridge, but that is risky and too complex to write up here. Be careful and do some research before you try that. Remember to make backups!
If there are problems or you have a suggestion, or perhaps request, please contact me. I won't promise anything, but if I find the time I'll look into it.
I'll look for other keyboard programs that allow custom layouts too. Currently trying to create one for Multiling O.
Link to AnySoftKeyboard: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.menny.android.anysoftkeyboard
Ratings and Reviews
Rating: 3.8/5 based on Less than 100 reviews
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5 ★ The only thing that even comes close to being able to type in Klingon. I just really wish to see it produce the actual Klingon letters. I get that for whatever reasons it's difficult, but I'm hopeful and expect it can be done. Another thing, could there be other layouts such as Dvorak and such?
4 ★ Seeing all the reviews that complain "It doesn't work!", I suspect that a number of those reviewers didn't pay attention to the description at the top that says "This is a custom layout for AnySoftKeyboard displaying the klingon alphabet." YOU CAN'T USE THE LAYOUT IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE APP. (Full disclosure: I don't have the app because I need to delete some stuff from my phone to make room, but the deduction is clear. I gave the rating (4⭐) closest to the current overall value (3.8).)
4 ★ Great app. Makes typing in Klingon almost fun when you don't have to constantly fight autocorrect. (for all the people who say it doesn't have an icon and they can't find it: it's a plugin. You must download the AnySoftKeyboard app first)
5 ★ This is the best tool for writing Klingon on Android devices, and now it's become even better!
1 ★ Complete rubbish it said that it had installed but no indication that the app was accessible from the keyboard settings also no icon and no way to get it to open from the apps list
1 ★ I can't access it on my phones settings or anything alli does is aid its installed I uninstalled and reinstalled but same thing happened
1 ★ It does not work
5 ★ This app makes typing in tlhIngan Hol faster and easier.
1 ★ doesn't display or work 0/10
4 ★ I love the idea, and have the app to use The keyboard...however I seem to b confused haha is there anyone who can help?
5 ★ Maj ti' joy Dah
4 ★ Love it, would be great if I could text the letters
5 ★ good
5 ★ My Fire Phone displays pIqaD out of the box. Now I have a way to type it!
Previous versions
ASK Klingon Layout quja' Hamlet APK for Windows (#9, 106 KB)
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