Traditional T9 is a modern, privacy-respecting revival of the classic T9 keyboard—the beloved 12-key layout found on iconic mobile phones like the Nokia 3310. Designed especially for devices with a hardware numpad, it also features an on-screen keypad for full retro immersion on smartphones.
This is not just a clone of older mobile keypads. It’s a thoughtfully crafted input method based on the original Traditional T9 Keypad IME by Lee Massi (Clam-), now improved with expanded features, modern conveniences, and support for 40+ languages. Whether you're nostalgic for the old days or simply prefer efficient predictive typing, TT9 brings back the feel of physical buttons—with none of the bloat or surveillance found in many modern keyboard apps.
And the best part? No ads, no tracking, no premium features. Just pure typing.
Classic T9 Experience
· 12-key T9 layout optimized for both hardware and on-screen use
· Inspired by devices like the Nokia 3310 and 6303i, yet with its own unique style
· Predictive text that helps speed up typing in over 40 supported languages
· Perfect for retro lovers and minimalists who value simplicity and focus
Supports 40+ Languages
TT9 includes predictive dictionaries for a wide range of languages, including:
· Popular global languages like English, Spanish, French, Chinese (Pinyin), Russian, Hindi, Arabic
· Regional and less commonly supported ones like Moroccan Tamazight (Latin and Tifinagh), Gujarati (phonetic), Yiddish, and many more
· See the full list on the official GitHub page
Text Editing Tools
· Built-in support for undo/redo, making it easy to fix mistakes
· Customizable hotkeys for faster navigation and editing
· Designed to keep your focus on typing—no flashy gimmicks
Privacy-First Philosophy
· No ads, no telemetry, no data collection
· Full version works entirely offline with no Internet permission
· Lite version connects only for downloading dictionaries or using voice input
· Open-source, so you can verify every line of code yourself
· You own your data—TT9 doesn't even try to look at it
Built by the Community
· Open-source and actively maintained
· Developed with user contributions and feedback
· Bug reports and feature discussions are welcomed directly on GitHub
FAQs
1. Is Traditional T9 available for free?
Yes, 100%. There are no premium versions, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. Everything is free and open-source.
2. Does Traditional T9 have internet access or show ads?
No. The full version works entirely offline, and the Lite version only connects for downloading dictionaries or using voice input. There are no ads and no tracking.
3. What devices is Traditional T9 designed for?
It works best with devices that have a hardware numpad, but also includes an on-screen keypad to mimic classic phones on touchscreen devices.
4. Can I customize the layout, colors, or add GIFs and emojis?
No. TT9 keeps it simple and minimal. There's no QWERTY layout, no swipe typing, stickers, backgrounds, or themes. "It can be any color you like, as long as it is black."
5. Where can I report bugs or request features?
All feedback, bug reports, and suggestions should be submitted directly to the official GitHub page: https://github.com/sspanak/tt9/issues
Version History
v52.0—10 Aug, 2025
This release is mostly focused on fixing bugs. Besides that, it brings official support for Android 16, and small dictionary improvements.
v51.0—5 Jul, 2025
v51.0 adds two new languages: Serbian and Slovak. It also adds new words to Bulgarian, Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian Japanese, Polish, and Turkish, and it fixes misspellings in Italian. Apart from that, it enhances the behavior of the Shift key and resolves several minor bugs.
v50.26—27 Jun, 2025
- 11th attempt to fix the Priviliged options crash: constant heartbeat checks while we are visible
- do not ask to show notifications in our own text fields
- fixed not possible to change the text case of words like: 's, 're, 'll; and incorrect text case cycle order for regular words, when in the middle of a sentence
