About Gboard
Gboard is a keyboard application published by Google LLC under the package name com.google.android.inputmethod.latin. Sitting in the productivity category, it serves as the text entry layer you type through whenever another app asks for input.
How the package installs
Because it registers as an input method rather than a standalone screen-based tool, activating it means enabling it within your device's keyboard settings. Once enabled there, it becomes the keyboard available anywhere a text field appears. Until that switch is made, your device keeps using whichever keyboard was active beforehand.
Device compatibility
The build requires Android 8.0 or newer, so handsets below that release will refuse the install outright, while newer devices proceed normally. The release name also carries an arm64-v8a marker, confirming it is compiled for 64-bit arm processors, which are found on most current phones. Verify your processor type as well as your system version if you are uncertain.
Storage footprint
The download measures 76.0 MB, so make sure that much transfer and temporary room is free before you begin. Space actually occupied after the first launch may shift slightly once the app writes its own data. On a device running close to full, clearing a little extra room avoids an interrupted installation.
Current release details
The latest version listed for this app arrived on 2026-09-30 and is marked as a release-channel build, which is the track users typically follow for steady updates. The content rating for this app is unknown, meaning no age classification accompanies these facts. Anything beyond the technical details above would need to be confirmed separately.
APK Information
- Version
- 18.4.1.985164140-release-arm64-v8a
- Size
- 76.0 MB
- Android
- 8.0+
- File type
- APK
- Updated
- Sep 30, 2026
- Package
- com.google.android.inputmethod.latin
- Developer
- Google LLC
Features
Keyboard Input
Productivity
System Input Method
Google LLC
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make Gboard my active keyboard after installing it?
After installing, open your device's keyboard settings and enable Gboard, which appears under the package name com.google.android.inputmethod.latin. It registers as an input method rather than an app you launch from a home screen. Once switched on there, it becomes available in every app that has a text field; until then, your previous keyboard stays in use.
Will this build run on my phone?
The build requires Android 8.0 or newer, so any device on that version or above qualifies, while older systems will be rejected by the installer. The release name additionally includes an arm64-v8a marker, showing it is compiled for 64-bit arm processors, the common configuration in recent handsets. Check both your system version and your processor architecture before you install.
How much storage should I free up first?
The file is 76.0 MB, so set aside at least that much space for the transfer itself, plus a margin for the installation to write its data. Actual occupancy after the first run can differ slightly from the download figure. If your device is close to capacity, clearing a small amount of space prevents a failed or interrupted install.
What version and release date does this listing cover?
This listing names a specific latest version with a release-channel, arm64-v8a designation, published on 2026-09-30. If a build is already present on your device, this is the one you would be updating to. The arm64-v8a portion of the name tells you the package targets 64-bit arm hardware rather than older 32-bit processors.
Is a content rating supplied for this app?
The content rating for this app is unknown, so no age classification is provided with these facts. Anyone assessing whether the app suits a particular user will need to decide that independently, since nothing on this listing offers a rating to consult. All other information on this page comes directly from the verified technical details.
