Persian Soft Keyboard (old)

Name: Persian Soft Keyboard (old)
Rating: 4.375 (2470 reviews)
Author: D. L. Yonge-Mallo

By: D. L. Yonge-Mallo App

Persian (Farsi, فارسی) soft keyboard for old Android phones

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

199,736

Data as of 2026-10-06

Rating:

4.38 −5

(2,470)

Version:

0.9.5.0

Last updated: 2015-05-29

Ranking

#160,940 ▼ 562

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The Persian Soft Keyboard (old) is an app designed to provide Persian (Farsi, فارسی) keyboard input for older Android devices that lacked native support. This extension offers a soft keyboard layout enabling users to type in Persian effectively on vintage Android phones.

Please note that this app is obsolete and maintained only for historical reference. Modern Android versions already include Persian keyboard support via the Google Keyboard, accessible through Language & Input settings. Users are encouraged to use the latest Google Keyboard for optimal experience. The project is open source, with its code available on GitHub.

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Version:

0.9.5.0 Last updated: 2015-05-29

Creation date:

2011-08-15

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Email:

da*****@stargrads.net

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-06

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Developed by:: D. L. Yonge-Mallo
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.stargrads.android.inputmethod.persiansoftkeyboard0
Email:: da*****@stargrads.net
Website:: http://goo.gl/2Bi59

User Reviews

Users find the Persian Soft Keyboard useful for adding Persian language support, especially on devices or custom ROMs lacking it. It works well on some Samsung Galaxy models but has compatibility issues with newer phones and certain devices. A common complaint is the absence of Latin characters, which limits bilingual typing, and some missing characters hinder typing certain words. Additionally, the app may conflict with device security settings. Overall, it is a valuable tool but with notable limitations and compatibility concerns.

Pros

The app provides Persian language support on devices or ROMs without it.
It works well on several Samsung Galaxy devices.
Users find it generally useful for typing in Persian.
The app is appreciated for its functionality on older Android versions.
It is considered a helpful solution when the default Persian keyboard is missing.

Cons

Lacks Latin (English) characters, which limits usability for bilingual typing.
Some characters are missing or hard to find, affecting typing certain words.
Compatibility issues on some devices, including problems enabling Persian input on newer phones.
The app may interfere with device security features like text password protection.
User interface elements such as icon shapes are missing or undeveloped.

Recent reviews

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and I pod ..... this app works on both of them.

A ***** 2016-02-06

U know, it‘s somehow Super Useful.When i have installed a custom rom on my device,i just have figured out that it dosen‘t have persian language support. What have saved me? This app!