Android version 6.0 & above

Posted on: 27/10/2017.

Updated on 11/12/2019: added instruction to use Google's Gboard and removed instruction for Multiling O Keyboard

The PDF version of the manual is downloadable from the end of this instruction page.

All the mobile phones with android    version 6.0 and above have builtin  Dzongkha rendering support. Therefore, you only need to install Dzongkha keyboard.

Installing a Dzongkha Keyboard

Installing Google's Gboard

Google's Gboard has Dzongkha keyboard and it can be installed and setup easily with few steps. It is also free of any advertisements.

Step 1: Click on the link: https://gboard.app.goo.gl/uUbV and click on install

Step 2: Click on "ENABLE IN SETTING" to select Gboard in languages & input settings. Enable the Gboard by tapping on the enable button

Step 4: Click on "SELECT INPUT METHOD" to slect Gboard as your default input method. Tab on Gboard to make it the defualt keyboard. Click on "Done" to finish the setup.

Step 5: You can switch the keyboard (between English and Dzongkha) by clicking on the globe icon. You can also choose different themes from by clicking on settings icon.