Copy (Text & Screenshots) is an app by weberdo in the Tools category, listed since at least April 2022. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
Since version 1.2, the APK grew from 1.2 MB to 2.3 MB. It asks for 2 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.3.
What's new in v1.4
Version 1.4
✔️ Support for Android 14.
⚠️ Copy now requests the Notification permission on Android 13+. This is used to show the preview toast message at the bottom of the screen after copying something.
Still free, minimal permissions, and no ads -- please rate Copy if you like it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Found a bug? Something is not working correctly? Please let me know: [email protected]
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Copy (almost) any text on the screen and share screenshots with two taps!
1. Open the settings and set Copy as the default assist app.
2. Long-press the home button to activate Copy on any screen.
3. Tap on the highlighted text to copy it. Long-press to share. Tap the image button to share the screenshot.
Completely free. No ads. Zero permissions. 😊
Important Notes and Limitations
1. Copy currently does not detect text on images, videos, and most games.
2. Apps can prevent Copy from accessing the screen. For example, when DRM protected media is playing (most video streaming apps), or the app has been flagged as 'secure' (e.g., banking apps).
3. Copy works by analyzing app layouts. Some apps report incorrect layout information which might cause text to be not copy-able, misaligned text boxes, or overlapping text boxes. Some web browsers and popular social networks are partly affected by this.
4. Some device manufacturers overwrite the default behavior of the Home button long-press action, which causes Copy not to show up. In that case, please check the Settings of your device. For example, the long-press action on OnePlus phones can be changed at Settings > Buttons > Home Button > Long Press Action.
5. Copy replaces Google Now on Tap / Google Assistant, but you can switch back at any time. Simply open the assist settings again and select the Google app. There can only be one assist app set at a time. This is a limitation of Android. If Copy is not set as the default assist app, it cannot access the screen.
6. Devices running Android 7.0 and 7.1 have a bug that breaks the assistant functionality after a reboot. If your device is affected, you have to open the assist settings after rebooting your device. Simply opening the settings will re-enable Copy. As far as I know, all assist apps are affected by this bug, except for the Google Assistant.
If you encounter a problem, please contact me at [email protected] instead of using the Play Store review system. Reviews and responses to reviews are limited in length, and back-and-forth to troubleshoot issues is not possible.
If you like Copy, please do not forget to rate it! Thank you!
Uploaded by “appupdater”Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (2)
Copy (Text & Screenshots) requests 2 permissions, none of them sensitive.
Show notificationsandroid.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Required hardware & features
Basic touch inputandroid.hardware.faketouch
Copy (Text & Screenshots) APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is the Copy (Text & Screenshots) APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d9ffa78ea3e5b6be9ad5fd727e6fa305.
