Quick summary
Amharic Keys is a lightweight Amharic input keyboard for iPhone designed by LE SANG. Built for iOS 8, it provides a QWERTY-style layout and fast access to the Amharic alphabet so you can type and move text into other apps quickly.
Main capabilities
- Tap-and-hold character selection that reveals all glyphs in a single pop-up for rapid choice.
- Standard QWERTY arrangement so English-to-Amharic switching feels familiar.
- One-tap copy of composed Amharic text for pasting into other applications.
- Free to download and listed under Business & Productivity in the App Store.
How to type (gesture guide)
Use the Tap & Hold motion: press and hold a key to expose the full series of related Amharic letters, then slide your finger to the character you want and lift to insert it. Refer to screenshots 4 and 5 in the app listing for a visual walkthrough of the gesture.
Installing the Amharic font (iOS 7.x)
Follow the steps below depending on your iOS version.
- For iOS 7.1
- Open each app where you plan to paste Amharic text (for example: Facebook, SMS, Email).
- Install the font via the app’s settings as directed in the installer.
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Keep those apps running in the background while the installation completes.
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For iOS 7.0
- Hide the keyboard, tap the settings icon presented by the font installer, and proceed with the installation.
- After installing, restart any apps into which you’ll paste Amharic text so the font is recognized.
If pasted Amharic text does not display correctly
- Try reinstalling the Amharic font if characters don’t appear after copying.
- Ensure target apps were open during installation; if they were closed, relaunch them or restart the device.
- Confirm you installed the correct font package for your iOS version.
Where to get it and alternatives
Amharic Keys is available free on the iPhone App Store under the Business & Productivity category. If you prefer a paid solution, consider other premium Amharic keyboards available in the store that may offer additional features or support.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free