Composing word prediction
While you tap out a word, TyNi does more than match key combos. It looks at the words already in your sentence and narrows the guess. You get the right word sooner, with fewer presses on 2–9.
For dumbphones & smartphones
The T9 keyboard for Android
TyNi is the T9 keyboard for Android that makes typing genuinely easy — whether you text on a dumbphone's hardware keypad or you're replacing TouchPal, Samsung 3×4 keyboard, or Sony T9 after those apps stopped working. Layouts that match TouchPal and Samsung mean your finger muscle memory carries over, so switching feels effortless. Composing and next-word prediction do the rest — fewer key presses and the fast T9 flow you remember.
- Samsung 3x4
- Touchpal replacement
- Alt Mive Style Folder
- CAT S22 Flip
- Qin F21 Pro
- Qin F22 Pro
- Qin F25 Pro
- Mode 1 Retro 2
- Any Android T9 phone
Smarter prediction. Fewer key presses.
We built TyNi laser focused on one thing - make T9 typing effortless.
Next-word prediction
Finish a word and TyNi offers whole words for what comes next. One tap to accept. Same idea as Gboard's suggestion bar, but for a hardware T9 pad.
Learns your typing style
TyNi picks up the phrases and habits you actually use. Suggestions get less generic the more you type.
A T9 keyboard android users actually stick with.
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Built for dumbphones and smartphones
Works on flip phones with a keypad and on regular touchscreens.
On dumbphones
For phones with a hardware keypad. Prediction, remapping, and a keyboard that stays out of your way.
- Type with the physical T9 keyboard in every app
- Hide the on-screen keyboard and keep only the suggestion bar so that the keyboard doesn't take up valuable screen space on small screens
- Remap extra keys on the keypad to Voice Input, Clipboard, or Emoji on CAT S22 & Qin F21/F22 Pro
- Multi-press fix for flaky flip phone keypads that cause double and triple press issues
- The best word predictions and emoji predictions so that you press the least number of keys when texting on your dumbphone
- Intelligent Auto capitalization of sentences so that you focus on your message not on the sentence case
- Typo correction, helps you type the right word even if you mistype the word. Think of words like success, tomorrow etc.
- Built specifically for dumbphones like the CAT S22 Flip, Qin F21/F22/F25 Pro, Alt Mive Style Folder, Mode 1 Retro 2 and other Keitai phones.
On smartphones
Miss TouchPal or Samsung 3×4? Similar familiar layouts, with great prediction on top.
- Multiple On-screen T9 layouts that make you feel at home no matter which previous T9 layout you were using
- Composing and next-word prediction to make typing fast and accurate
- Typo correction so that you don't have to worry about typing accurately to type the word you intended
- Emoji suggestions in the prediction bar
- Swipe up for QWERTY to add words to your dictionary
- Beautiful looking themes and the ability to create your own custom theme
- Resizable keyboard height, width and alignment for one-handed use
- Fast typing enablers like moving the cursor with the spacebar, swipe on backspace to delete words.
Everything else you need for T9 texting
Prediction is the main thing. These are the extras people ask for.
TouchPal & Samsung layouts
On-screen layouts based on TouchPal and Samsung 3×4. Keys are where your muscle memory expects them.
Typo correction
Missed a key? TyNi still tries to surface the word you meant.
Personal dictionary
Words you type get learned. Add names, slang, and contacts so prediction knows your vocabulary.
Emoji suggestions
Emoji show up in the prediction bar while you type. No need to leave T9 mode.
Voice to text
Dictate a message hands-free. Premium voice input works in any app.
Clipboard manager
Save clips, pin the ones you use often, paste from the keyboard. Stop re-typing the same text.
Musi-tonic sounds
You have your normal click sounds and also custom made musical sounds, so that each key produces a different tone to make your typing musical.
25+ languages
English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Hinglish, and more.
Hide on-screen keyboard
Keep only the suggestion bar on screen. Handy on a CAT S22 Flip or any phone with a physical 12-key pad.
Key remapping
Map extra hardware keys to Voice, Clipboard, or whatever you use most. Built for Qin F21/F22 Pro and CAT S22 Flip.
Multi-press solution
CAT S22 keypad sending 2 or 3 clicks on each press? Turn on the multi-press fix so keys register reliably, saving you from buying a new phone.
Create custom themes
You can create your own custom theme for the keyboard with backgrounds and colors you like.
Common questions
Quick answers about TyNi on Android.
What is the best T9 keyboard for Android?
We think TyNi, but we're biased. It's a full T9 keyboard android app with word prediction, next-word suggestions, and support for hardware keypads on flip phones and bar phones. That combo is hard to find elsewhere.
Is TyNi a good android T9 keyboard?
Yes. It's a real android T9 keyboard input method, not a skin on your stock keyboard. Install it, turn it on in Android settings, and use T9 with prediction in Messages, WhatsApp, email, and everything else.
Can I use TyNi as a Samsung T9 keyboard?
Yes. If you miss samsung T9 style texting on a Galaxy flip or Samsung phone, TyNi gives you a familiar 12-key layout plus prediction, themes, and the option to hide the on-screen keys.
I'm used to Gboard. Will T9 feel too slow?
Stock T9 is slow. TyNi adds prediction while you spell, next-word suggestions after each word, and a dictionary that learns your habits. Most people press far fewer keys than with basic T9 or multi-tap alone.
What is the best T9 app for CAT S22 Flip?
TyNi was built with dumbphones in mind. On the CAT S22 Flip you can hide the on-screen keyboard, fix flaky key presses, and remap extra keys. It's popular in the dumbphone crowd for a reason.
Does TyNi work on Qin F21 Pro and Qin F22 Pro?
Yes. We've tested on Qin F21/F22 Pro phones. Key remapping lets you assign hardware keys to Voice, Clipboard, and other shortcuts.
How do I type contractions on a T9 keyboard?
Use the 1 key for an apostrophe. Type I'm as 4-1-6, and can't as 2-2-6-1-8.
How do I add words to the T9 dictionary?
Switch to AB multi-tap or swipe up for QWERTY, type the word, then press space. It saves automatically. You can also tap "+ Add to dictionary" in the suggestion bar.
Can I hide the on-screen keyboard and use only the hardware pad?
Yes. Turn on "Hide onscreen keyboard" in Preferences. You'll see only the suggestion bar, which is what most flip-phone users want.
What languages does TyNi T9 Keyboard support?
English, Russian, German, French, Italian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Turkish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Czech, Arabic, Filipino, Polish, Dutch, Danish, Indonesian, Finnish, Swedish, Hebrew, Vietnamese, Greek, Malay, Norwegian, and Hinglish. Long-press spacebar to switch.
Is there a free trial for premium features?
Every new install gets 24 hours of premium free: voice input, emoji, clipboard, key remapping, all settings. After that it's a one-time purchase. No subscription.
Get TyNi free on Google Play
T9 keyboard for Android with word prediction. Works on all Android phones as well as CAT S22 Flip, Qin F21/F22/F25 Pro, Alt Mive Style Folder and other android dumbphones.
