Unicode Map for Android
Considering the hours I've spent attempting to work out how to insert a couple of particular characters (from Chinese input as well as Google keyboard, etc) and failed, this so far seems to save a lot of time despite its limited functionality. Thanks!
Font issues aside, it's plenty good enough. Searching can be a hassle though
I clicked on a bunch of them and there's a list, but everything is blank, and nothing to copy
No better app of its kind is out there.
handy tool, perfect as it is, thanks!
Other "symbol" tools give you a selection, but this completely free app lets you see and use everything available in the system font. Be sure to check out the online documentation, which explains the "squares" that so bother those who evidently think their device should automatically support the Glagolitic and Old Persian alphabets. The interface is dated, and as others have noted a favorites list and less fussy search would be useful. Unfortunately, the developer admits to being poor at maintaining projects, so we're unlikely to see updates.
A clean concise app that makes up for yet another feature Android forgot. Reminiscent of the Ctrl-W feature in WordPerfect or the Charmap feature in Windows. This is also really handy on Bluetooth keyboards that can't access even Android's limited character input (which makes me glad it's NOT integrated with a stock keyboard). The interface is more functional than I would have expected. Kudos!
I use this constantly. I'd love to see it updated with a Holo interface.
Missing a "Favorites" feature -- which preferably should show descriptive name of each character (especially for non-visible characters). Also, "Search" should implicitly use a wildcard ("*") at start and end of search-string.
But can you add an option to search?
No better app of its kind is out there.
... and without ads. Thank you!
will be good if there's a filter to show or no empty slot character.
This sweet and simple application is exactly what I was looking for. It makes entering unicode characters on my PC much easier when I can look the code up on my phone without having to switch out of the application I am working in to find it.
Simpler search and a history list would be a nice add-on though.
There should be an app like this on every phone.
Excellent app. Made coding widgets much easier.
Search functionality could be better, but otherwise a great app!
For developers it is easy to get unicodes for symbols
No, it doesn't work. When I paste, it's just a space. Please fix. -HTC One VX
I no longer need it thanks to my s5 which is equipped with emojis but this could've been better if it was like a plug-in or add to the keyboard
Love it
Awesome ilove this apP
5 star if there wasn't boxes
... and wonderfully executed.
Worked right out of the box‼
Really helps to type exotic letters. Thanks.
Hmmm it's okay
Very nice app...
So how do you use this mapping corresponding to available keyboard on an android??? From my default Keyboard, if i type 'ka' it corresponds to a certain character , but where is your translation app?? What good is this app If I can only browser through the mapping list??/
Useful if you have a password you can't type on a keyboard. I just wish my girlfriend's Samsung Note supported emoji.
Other "symbol" tools give you a selection, but this excellent and completely free app lets you see and use everything available in the system font. Be sure to check out the online documentation, which explains the "squares" that so bother those who evidently think their device should automatically support the Glagolitic and Old Persian alphabets. The interface is dated, and as others have noted a favorites list and less fussy search would be useful. Unfortunately, the developer admits to being poor at maintaining projects, so we're unlikely to see updates.
At least this pays more attention to the Unicode standard than a lot of the competing apps out there. That said, as written, this app really limits what I can do. Others have suggested the following, and I'd sure like to see these features, too. ● A "favorite characters" block that frequently used characters can be saved in, kept at the top of the list. ● A way to find these characters directly from the keyboard rather than having to switch apps.
I have searched and searched and it looks like this app is the only one of its kind. Which is why it is great! However, it is really lacking in the holo department. And wildcards in search, really? Search should be simple and not nerdy. Having an advanced/precise search option in addition to simple search would be better. It doesn't look like this app is in active development anymore, but if it were I would love to see: holo GUI, better search, removal of legacy menu button and addition of action.
I was ecstatic (really) to have found this app. It would be nice if you add "Sort Alphabetically". And when I search *heart, I want *hearts icons to appear too
good program, but it lacks the possibility to sort the categories/blocks (like in gucharmap for example)
This app is great for the occasional entering of Unicode characters that aren't already on the English keyboard I use, such as the Latin Small Letter A With Ogonek! And to those who complain about no substring matching, it is a bad idea in an app like this (if I search for "a", I don't want "Katakana Letter Ke" or something to come up), not to mention you already have it: use asterisks. Thank you to the developer!
I tried gucharmap, but it doesn't let me search for symbols. This app does! To those complaining about empty boxes: this is a problem with your phone's font, not the app.
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Great app! I have a problem with list 'streaking' when I try to scroll, making it rather difficult to use.