Frequent questions
Does Gboard collect personal data?
Gboard stores anonymous usage data by default, but you can disable this option in the settings. That said, Gboard never collects data about what you type on the app. The company only knows what you type in Google services, such as the search engine, but never what you type in private conversations.
What does Gboard mean?
Gboard is short for Google Keyboard, the official Google keyboard app for Android. Google initially offered two versions, with Gboard Go being the light version. However, there's only one version now: Gboard.
Is Gboard a good keyboard app?
Gboard is the official Google keyboard for Android and is the most widely used keyboard worldwide. It comes preinstalled on Pixel devices, but on other devices, you need to install it in addition to the one included by default.
How do I open Gboard?
After installing and setting up Gboard, the app icon disappears. To use it, go to the Android keyboard settings, and manage the keyboards there. In the Gboard settings, you can force the app icon to appear on the desktop or in the app drawer.
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