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What does Typing Hero do?
Typing Hero saves you from typing the same text again. You type a short Keyword, and it is replaced with text you saved.
It's for people who reply to the same questions in chat and email, including online sellers, support staff, freelancers, and small-business owners.
Can I keep my keyboard?
Yes!
Typing Hero works with any keyboard.
Which apps does it work in?
Typing Hero works in almost all apps running on modern Android.
Some apps behave differently, so a Keyword may not always expand. If you find one, send me app logs, and I'll look into it.
Why does it need accessibility access?
Typing Hero's accessibility service sees when you type a Keyword and replaces it with your saved text.
It also adds text you copy to Clipboard and runs Actions, such as quick math.
All of this happens on your device.
How do I create my first Text Snippet?
- Open the Text Snippets tab, labeled Text, in Typing Hero.
- Tap Create Text Snippet (Create Text Snippet).
- Enter a short Keyword with no spaces, such as ,ship.
- Write the Template, the text that replaces the Keyword.
- Tap Save (Save).
- Type the Keyword in any text field to try it.
Privacy
Does Typing Hero read everything I type?
Typing Hero reads what you type to find your Keywords. With the new accessibility service, it skips password fields and text fields marked as sensitive.
Where are my Text Snippets stored?
They are stored on your device.
You choose where to save exports and backups.
Does Typing Hero send my text anywhere?
Your Text Snippets and what you type stay on your device unless you choose to share them.
Typing Hero shares crash reports to help me fix crashes.
It also anonymously shares only how many keystrokes were saved, and some other data, to estimate time saved worldwide.
To stop sharing, turn off Share crash reports and Share statistics in Settings.
Are there ads?
No.
Typing Hero is paid for by Premium, not advertising.
Premium and payment
What can I use for free?
You can create up to 20 Text Snippets for free, with no time limit. You can also:
- Organize Text Snippets with Folders
- Show Suggestions while you type
- Insert Text Snippets from the Text Snippets tab in Quick Access
- Import from other text expanders and export to a file
With Premium, you can:
- Create unlimited Text Snippets and add multiple Templates to each
- Fill in changing details with Form
- Run Actions, such as quick math
- Add text you copy to Clipboard
- Back up to a folder you choose
Why choose Lifetime?
Lifetime gives you all Premium features without recurring payments.
I offer it only in exchange for long-term support upfront: pay the price of 3 years of Yearly.
Why offer Subscription?
Subscription lets you get all Premium features without paying upfront, and it supports my ongoing work. I've been improving Typing Hero since 2018.
Do Lifetime and Subscriptions include the same features?
Yes!
Only the way you pay is different.
How do I get Premium?
If you don't have Typing Hero yet, install it from Google Play first.
- Open Settings in Typing Hero.
- Tap Upgrade to Premium.
- Choose Lifetime, Yearly, or Monthly from the available plans.
- Tap Buy, Subscribe, or Try free for 14 days, depending on the plan.
- Confirm the purchase in Google Play.
What happens after the free trial?
Your Subscription continues at the price shown before you subscribe, including any offer.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes!
Cancel your Subscription in Google Play. Premium stays active until the end date shown in Typing Hero.
If you're on a free trial, cancel before it ends to avoid being charged.
What happens if Premium ends?
Typing Hero keeps all your data, but only your 20 newest Text Snippets that have one Template each keep working. Premium features also stop working until you get Premium again.
Can I switch from Subscription to Lifetime?
Yes!
- Open Settings in Typing Hero.
- Tap View Premium status.
- Under Upgrade to Lifetime, tap Buy.
Buying Lifetime doesn't cancel your Subscription, so cancel it in the Google Play Store app.
Can I use Premium on a new phone?
Yes!
Install Typing Hero from Google Play with the same Google Account.
To bring your Text Snippets, move them with a backup.
Moving and saving data
Can I bring my Phrases or Snippets from another app?
Typing Hero can import Phrases from Texpand and Fast Typing, and Snippets from TextExpander™.
Importing is free. Without Premium, only 20 Text Snippets work, and only ones with one Template.
How do I keep a copy of my Text Snippets?
Export your Text Snippets to a CSV file for free.
With Premium, Typing Hero can also back up your Text Snippets, Folders, Action Keywords, Clipboard, Statistics, and Settings to a folder you choose. Backups run on a schedule or when you tap Create backup.
Help
What if a Keyword doesn't expand in an app?
Check these causes:
- The accessibility service is off.
- The phone closes Typing Hero in the background to save battery.
- Detect Keywords is off in Settings.
- The app limits Replacements. Copy the Template or insert it from Quick Access instead.
Why does a Keyword stop expanding after a while?
Your phone may close Typing Hero to save battery.
- Check the battery settings.
- If Typing Hero shows a banner with an Enable button, tap it.
- If the banner mentions Advanced Protection, see When Advanced Protection is on.
How do I get help or request a feature?
To report a problem, send app logs.
For anything else, email [email protected].