
Simeji Japanese keyboard+Emoji
Simeji is a simple and easy to use Japanese input emoji keyboard.
BrightSide Software · com.adamrocker.android.input.simeji
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v13.3.1 (699)
- Updated
- Aug 11, 2026 (2 months ago)
- APK size
- 34.7 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.0.3+ (API 15)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Jun 17, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 19 (5 sensitive)
- Website
- simeji.me
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Simeji Japanese keyboard+Emoji is an app by BrightSide Software in the Tools category, listed since at least June 2021. It includes native code only for ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.
It asks for 19 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and read phone status and identity. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v13.3.1
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 11, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “jag” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not checked yet Aug 11, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Aug 11, 2026
- Signed byCN=adamrocker, OU=jag, O=jag, L=yokohama, ST=kanagawa, C=jp
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)29:3C:F0:2E:D4:2C:23:F6:D5:0E:62:78:EA:59:0F:06:D9:90:9F:EE
- File MD59db7ea61a6c850aa7bb4bdc662e9e0c1
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (19)
Simeji Japanese keyboard+Emoji requests 19 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Kill background processes android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
- Mount unmount filesystems android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS
Required hardware & features
- Camera android.hardware.camera
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Microphone android.hardware.microphone
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
Simeji Japanese keyboard+Emoji 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 Simeji Japanese keyboard+Emoji free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Simeji Japanese keyboard+Emoji 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 9db7ea61a6c850aa7bb4bdc662e9e0c1.