Google Pinyin Input v4.5.1.164561151-armeabi-v7a
APK · 17.7 MB · version code 4511412 · Android 4.2+ · uploaded Aug 22, 2017
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v4.5.1.164561151-arm64-v8a, uploaded Feb 28, 2018 — about 6 months after this one.
- Size: this file is 17.7 MB; the latest is 27.7 MB (10 MB larger).
- Both versions request the same permissions.
File information
- Version
- v4.5.1.164561151-armeabi-v7a (4511412)
- Uploaded
- Aug 22, 2017
- Size
- 17.7 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.2+ (API 17)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Google Play services
- Required
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- 272ee63b08e9df649cd7163378507581
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 24:BB:24:C0:5E:47:E0:AE:FA:68:A5:8A:76:61:79:D9:B6:13:A6:00
- Signed by
- CN=Unknown, OU="Google, Inc", O="Google, Inc", L=Mountain View, ST=CA, C=US
- File name
- com-google-android-inputmethod-pinyin-4511412-31625434-272ee63b08e9df649cd7163378507581.apk
- Package
- com.google.android.inputmethod.pinyin
- Downloads (all versions)
- 100M+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v4.5.1.164561151-armeabi-v7a
- Add the quick access menu
- Some keyboard layout changes
Permissions (15)
This version requests 15 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get package size android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE
- Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
- Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
- Read user dictionary android.permission.READ_USER_DICTIONARY
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS
- Write user dictionary android.permission.WRITE_USER_DICTIONARY
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Google, Inc” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
- Same certificate as the other version checked
Store checks
- Developer signature not checked yet Jun 2, 2026
- Antivirus scan passed Feb 15, 2020
- Tested by the source store's staff Oct 17, 2017
- Uploaded by “martapenone” Silver tier · 14,633 followers · uploading since 2013
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How to install Google Pinyin Input on Android 4.2+
You'll need about 35.5 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (17.7 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap com-google-android-inputmethod-pinyin-4511412-31625434-272ee63b08e9df649cd7163378507581.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be 272ee63b08e9df649cd7163378507581. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open Google Pinyin Input — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 4.2+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for ARM 32-bit only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.