Swarachakra Telugu Keyboard

Swarachakra Telugu Keyboard Free App

Rated 4.25/5 (7,887) —  Free Android application by Swarachakra Team, IDC, IIT Bombay

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About Swarachakra Telugu Keyboard

“జీవితంలో ధనం నష్టపోతే, కొంతకోల్పోయినట్టు, కానీ ప్యక్తిత్వం కోల్పోతే సర్వస్వం పోగొట్టుకున్నట్టే... స్వామి వివేకనంద.” If your device can display the Telugu sentence written in quotes perfectly, then your device supports Telugu and Swarachakra should also work well. If you do not see any text, or if some of the words are incorrect, Swarachakra may not work well.

Swarachakra Telugu (తెలుగు స్వరచక్రం) is a touch-screen keyboard for inputting text in Telugu. (Swarachakra is also available in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Bengali, Konkani and Tamil).
Swarachakra uses a logically ordered design based on the structure of Dravidian script. Swarachakra displays the consonants sequenced according to the logical structure of Dravidian script, phonetically grouped and arranged in a grid similar to those found in most school textbooks.

Typing with Swarachakra
In Telugu lipi, we frequently need to type a combination of a consonant () and a matra (ఒత్తులు) (ొ) like + = కొ. When you touch a consonant, a chakra with combination of consonants and 10 frequent matras pops up (క్, కా, కి, కీ, కు, కూ, కె, కే, కొ, కో). The chakra gives a preview of the possible character combinations. To select a combination, you slide the stylus or finger towards it.

Typing conjunct like క్క, క్ష, క్త are particularly hard for most people. Swarachakra makes it easy.
First tap on the first part of the combination and select the vowel (అచ్చు) from the chakra ( + ).
Swarachakra then shows a preview of all possible conjuncts that begin with that consonant (హల్లులు) (క + ్ + త) = క్త; ఙ + ్ + ఞ = ఙ్ఞ etc. If you need to add a matra, select it from the new chakra like earlier (క్క, క్ఖ, క్గ, క్ఘ, క్ఙ...).
The other example could be for building difficult combination of consonants like జ్యోత్స్న has to be typed as (జ్య + ో = జ్యో) + (త్స + ్ + న = త్స్న) = జ్యోత్స్న
Complete vowels (అ, ఆ, ఇ, ఈ, ఉ, ఊ, ఎ, ఏ, ఒ, ఓ) appear in a separate chakra on the bottom left on pressing letter . The extra vowels (ఐ, ఔ) will appear upfront in the right bottom of the keypad. Rarely used vowels and matras (ఋ, ౠ, ఌ, ౡ, ౕ, ౖ, ౘ, ౙ, ఽ) will appear pressing the letter . Numerals and symbols appear on a shift. You could also switch to the QWERTY keypad temporarily to input English characters.
Installing Swarachakra
Install Swarachakra Telugu by clicking the “Install” button above and follow the steps below:
1. Open “Settings” in your device
2. Select the “Language and Input” and choose the option “తెలుగు స్వరచక్రం” (Swarachakra Telugu)
3. Finally, click on the “Default” option in the “Keyboard and Input methods” section, and select తెలుగు స్వరచక్రం (Swarachakra Telugu) as the default keyboard.

NOTE: Swarachakra is designed for Android 4.0 (ICS) and above versions. It does not work right now on older versions because they do not have Unicode support.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Swarachakra Telugu Keyboard version 2.01 on your Android device!
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Android package: iit.android.swarachakraTelugu, download Swarachakra Telugu Keyboard.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
version 2.01
* Characters ౘ and ౙ added.
version 2.0 beta
*Fluid layout
- optimized layout for landscape mode
- smaller layout: choose between two keyboard heights in portrait mode
*Application icon now visible in app list
*The extra grey strip above the keyboard removed
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Version update Swarachakra Telugu Keyboard was updated to version 2.01

What are users saying about Swarachakra Telugu Keyboard

R70%
by R####:

There are a few usability issues.: 1. The word 'manam' seems to auto-separate into 'mana'+'am' ki matra. This behavior occurs after typing 'manam' and adding space in order to type another word. 2. It is better to show 'conjunct' consonants after long-pressing on the consonant instead of pressing on truncated vowel sound ( ్) . That is because, it lies between '' ఓ' and ' అ' and gets accidentally pressed frequently resulting in wrong typing. Another advantage to this approach is that you will have relatively larger touch space for better selection of vowel sound. 3. In fact the ్ sound should be situated on the main keyboard instead of chakra. That makes typing conjuncts much easier as in ' జ్యోత్స్నా '. That is because it instantaneously provides opportunity to convert a simple consonant into a conjunct consonant. 4. ్ + direct vowel should mix the vowel with preceding consonant. భరత్ + అ = భరత If you like my suggestions and willing to implement them, I can surely lend my hand. That is because I like the concept.

R70%
by R####:

i am yet to put this resource to my best use.with other devices Ihave been finding great difficulty with edit option. hope yours is difficult free. and thanks to you. faithfully m satyanarayanacharyulu.

R70%
by R####:

Optional Enable / Disable, Auto text and Auto correct features to be added. English type on this keyboard is time consuming. Cant go back to system keyboard which has Auto text and Auto correct features. Greetings.

R70%
by R####:

Sadly it's nothing like the Marathi keypad (which itself needs many features). No Telugu numerals either. Please update. It'd be nice to be able to switch from one Swarachakra keypad to another with just one touch.

R70%
by R####:

Nice App. But I couldn't type more than 5-6 letters. More than that all the message is disappearing. What's the fault may be? Please help.

R70%
by R####:

చాలాబాగుంది.ఇలాంటిదిఐప్యాడ్ కుఉందా? There is a mistake in the latest verion hich I installed on another device ణ gunintham is not correct.Please speak to me I will be able explain.Chalapathy Rao or send your no to my mail .I can call with fixed time Chalapathy Rao

R70%
by R####:

The best app so far. The circle animation that pops up should have been a little bigger. Thanks to the people behind this.

R70%
by R####:

Fantastic app and covers all the letters we need in a very simple and logical way. Hates off to the team.

R70%
by R####:

Good keyboard for inputting Telugu text. Little confusing at first but once we get the hang of it, it's quite useful.

R70%
by R####:

best telugu keyboard ever, and just by including quick keyboard switch between english and telugu made it much more very useful.

K70%
by K####:

గుణింతం తేలికగా వ్రాయగలుగుతున్నాను. చాలా బాగుంది. అక్షరం నొక్కి గుణింతం పైకి, (మధ్య రింగులో చూసుకుంటూ) వేలు జరపడమే!! language settings లో "స్వరచక్ర" App default చేసుకోవాలి...

K70%
by K####:

very usefull for telugu speaking people and can use with nice words and best telugu quotes can chat wit h telugu people whereever they are . Thank you

Z70%
by Z####:

works well, takes a while to get used to it, but after that its fantastic. a vedio tutorial on how to use would be of great help. its english keyboard sucks, needs lot of improvement. to start, add swipe functionality and auto sugestions, for a start except for some minor hiccups, this app is way ahead of other telugu keyoards

Y70%
by Y####:

But unable to get language option when tab is long pressed. Problem started since two days. Everytime compelled to go to settings to change language option.What to do?Am using Redmi2 instrument.

P70%
by P####:

I am using Redmi Note 4G. While installing the application my phone warned that this keyboard i.e swarachakra records and remembers whatever you type including the passwords of various websites. The users will be happy if the developers make a comment on this. Barring this, the application is performing amazingly. I have made the keyboard a default one and using the same without any problem.

U70%
by U####:

very good one. it would be better if it has dictionary. always we have to type the complete word. if dictionary is available we will free fom spelling mistakes. after fullstop it should turn to apital letter automatically.

Z70%
by Z####:

Swara Chakra is a beautiful app for Telugu input. Only short coming is there is no 'vatthu' for 'bandi ra'. A good app otherwise to text in Telugu. I like it very much and recommending to all my friends. I suggest the IDC team of IIT Mumbai to develop Swara Chakra for desktops also. All the best Team IDC, IIT, Mumbai.

R70%
by R####:

somtimes stracked this app, on the time unnistall, after re installed by the used the app. this is main problem in my mobile pleas solved the probleam

V70%
by V####:

it's really an Excellent app /i Love it !!! it's very useful to express our opinions in our Mother-tongue. but, one correction - there is no "Emojis" in this key board , Dear Developer please improve it in Update version .

M70%
by M####:

its not user friendly. circle selection of letters is difficult. developers better experience themselves.

F70%
by F####:

Thanks IIT Bombay team for this initiative, keep improving whenever it needs

R70%
by R####:

Very good key board...unlike other local language key boards, this keyboars layout and interference are exceptional and user friendly.

R70%
by R####:

Provide ఱ separately as క to క్ష. Then we has to write గుఱఱం as or like గుర్రం means horse. We are very thankful to the team who made this.

R70%
by R####:

while typing help box should be there but it is not there in this app. if u provide this i will give 5 stars

R70%
by R####:

always asking to install. some time it is not supporting my lenevo

R70%
by R####:

it isa very beautiful and extremely convenient app to write in telugu language. you can easily switch between telugu and english key boards. I am looking for such an app ever since i bought my smart phone since 4 years.

X70%
by X####:

Its a good app. appriciate if (చ,జ with ా reverse on their head like —॰ ) zcha zja and ఱ all 3 with vottu and gunintam are added in next version. Appriciate for saving language.

R70%
by R####:

Swarachakra Telugu is good app. I am using it in android tab since one year. Functioning of key board is nice. However, it is desirable to moderate/update for easy functioning , if possible. I congratulate the young developers.

R70%
by R####:

It's a fantastic keyboard but if you can add predictive text, that will be a great asset to this app.

C70%
by C####:

very intelligently developed app. easy to type.within a short time of practice one can rapidly type telugu words.i think this is the best of avilable telugu key boards. dr krishnamurthy biradavolu dr krishnamurthy biradavolu p

R70%
by R####:

not able to use pelli. no help doc or option.

N70%
by N####:

very good app to learn and practice telugu words accurately.lnitially it may seem a little bit difficult to choose the correct key board.But after some practice it becomes easy.

R70%
by R####:

It is a good app but need to impro by providing instant HELP and also we can not write BHRAMHAN / GURRAM etc in Telugu as RAA VATHU is missing. Please improve it.

R70%
by R####:

unable to write ట vathu . its MAMIDISHETTY. there is no option for it. need to improve app lot

Q70%
by Q####:

where are syllables? i love telugu language. one can express his feelings so impressively.

G70%
by G####:

Very well programmed to include all vattulu and hallulu. Addition of words in the form of chakram is very innovative, easy to learn and useful. 100 % recommended for writing telugu with ease.

X70%
by X####:

I am very satisfied with this swachakra Telugu typing. because its very easy.useful

U70%
by U####:

Plz provide help button also,for new user it would be better for learning and writing.. i am not able to use gunintalu in this plz help me out

U70%
by U####:

easy n perfect spells n as sweet as my telugu

D70%
by D####:

good app for typing in telugu language looking forward for sanskrit too. Please make a Windows app for all languages. Am unable to type in my windows phone