HOWTO: Download the previous version of a Keyman keyboard
HOWTO: Download the previous version of a Keyman keyboard
Downloading a previous version of a keyboard is useful when you need to type the familiar keyboard layout. Newer versions often include more characters, improved layouts and key rules, bug fixes, new technology, and other updates that will provide an overall better typing experience.
If there is an issue related to the latest version of the keyboard, remember to write it up to our community site.
Challenge
The challenge with using an older version of the keyboard is that Keyman will be prompted to update to the new version every now and then. Keyman for Android and iOS will automatically check and provide updates for any installed keyboards; Keyman for macOS and Linux currently updates keyboards automatically. Keyman for Windows allows disabling automatic updates, please refer to:
Method 1
Every version of the published Keyman keyboards are available in downloads.keyman.com.
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Locate the keyboard folder, e.g. khmer_angkor -> version number
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There should be a KMP file in every version folder of the keyboard
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Download the KMP file
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Check see-also section to install the KMP file onto the device.
Method 2
Replace the version number in the URL with the version you want to download the corresponding KMP file.
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Navigate to the keyboard search
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Search for the keyboard
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Click on the keyboard to go the the details page
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On the details page, scroll down to the "Keyboard Details" section
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Under the "Keyboard Details", at Package Download, copy the KMP link
Note
The URL should be something like https://keyman.com/go/package/download/basic_kbdus?version=1.2&tier=stable
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Change the
version=1.2to the desired version -
Paste the newly updated link in the URL input of a browser.
Tip
Use Keyman keyboards' repository to find the version for that specific feature.
- Check see-also section to install the KMP file onto the device.
