Type Nias Characters on Physical Keyboards
An Android layout add-on that enables native Nias language characters (ŵ, ö) and symbols for external physical keyboards using AltGr combinations.
Hold AltGr + press W to output ŵ, or press O to output ö!
Designed for comfort, speed, and seamless integration.
Physical Keyboard Support
Works perfectly with any external keyboard (Bluetooth, USB, OTG) connected to your Android device.
Nias Language Characters
Easily type specific Nias characters like ŵ and ö, plus standard European symbols like ä, ü, €, and £.
Secure & Lightweight
No background services, no resource drain, and absolute privacy. The layout collects zero keystroke data.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Press the AltGr (Right Alt) key combined with the following keys:
| Key Combination | Resulting Character |
|---|---|
| AltGr + w | ŵ |
| AltGr + o | ö |
| AltGr + a | ä |
| AltGr + u | ü |
| AltGr + e | € |
| AltGr + l | £ |
How to Configure
Follow these simple steps to enable the layout in Android settings.
Connect Keyboard
Plug in your USB keyboard via OTG or pair your Bluetooth keyboard with your Android device.
Open Settings
Open your system settings, or launch the app from your drawer and click the 'Open Keyboard Settings' button.
Select Physical Keyboard
Locate the 'Physical keyboard' section in your system settings and tap on your connected keyboard's name.
Choose Nias Layout
Tap 'Set up keyboard layouts' and scroll to select 'Nias (external)' from the layout list.
Start Writing!
Open any text editor and press Ctrl + Space to switch to Nias layout if needed. Press AltGr + o to get ö!