> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://superwhisper.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Superwhisper on Android

> Set up Superwhisper's floating bubble on Android. Grant permissions, dictate into any app, and review your recordings in History.

On Android, Superwhisper works as a **floating bubble**: it hovers over any app, and a tap starts a recording. Stop the recording and Superwhisper inserts your text where you're typing.

## Set up

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the app">
    Download [Superwhisper from Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.superultra.superwhisper) and open it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Grant permissions">
    Superwhisper needs three permissions to work: **Floating bubble** (draw over other apps), **Text insertion** (insert text at your cursor), and **Microphone**. **Notifications** are optional. Check or fix them anytime under **Settings → Permissions**; tap a permission to jump to the matching Android setting.

    <img style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem', display: 'block', margin: '0 auto' }} width="50%" src="https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6/images/screens/android/permissions.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6&q=85&s=1d323a2019a144ff887415b7ba134c9e" alt="Superwhisper Android permissions screen listing floating bubble, text insertion, microphone, and notifications" data-path="images/screens/android/permissions.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable the floating bubble">
    On the app's home screen, tap **Enable floating bubble**. The bubble stays available over other apps.

    <img style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem', display: 'block', margin: '0 auto' }} width="50%" src="https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6/images/screens/android/home.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6&q=85&s=7bcd7a6a39303efad4dfa10319930038" alt="Superwhisper Android home screen with the Enable floating bubble button and record button" data-path="images/screens/android/home.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Dictate

1. In any app, tap into a text field, then tap the **Superwhisper bubble**
2. Speak, then tap the bubble again to stop
3. Superwhisper transcribes your words and inserts them at the cursor

You can also dictate inside the Superwhisper app with the record button on the home screen.

## History

Swipe up on the app's home screen to see your recordings. Open one to read the transcript, play back the audio, share the text, or delete the recording.

<img style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem', display: 'block', margin: '0 auto' }} width="50%" src="https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6/images/screens/android/recording-detail.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6&q=85&s=6eb93f2045424ef5e560595a581b4772" alt="A Superwhisper Android recording with its transcript, audio playback bar, and share button" data-path="images/screens/android/recording-detail.png" />

## Settings

Tap the gear icon on the home screen. Settings shows your plan and remaining trial words, plus:

* **Configuration**: app language, appearance, haptics, sound effects, media playback behavior while recording, and how long recordings are kept
* **Permissions**: the status of each permission, with shortcuts to fix any that are missing

<img style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem', display: 'block', margin: '0 auto' }} width="50%" src="https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6/images/screens/android/settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=do-XBuvOUgvVmZf6&q=85&s=6405e1a320c0d997822bbc3d1c2c7988" alt="Superwhisper Android settings screen showing the plan card, Configuration, and Permissions" data-path="images/screens/android/settings.png" />

<Note>
  Modes and vocabulary are stored per device and don't sync from your other devices yet. Cloud sync is planned.
</Note>

## Activate Pro on Android

Your Pro license covers Android at no extra cost. See [Activate your license](/docs/billing/activate) for the QR-code and manual methods.

## Bubble not working

* **The bubble doesn't appear**: check **Settings → Permissions** and grant **Floating bubble**, then enable the bubble again from the home screen
* **Text doesn't insert**: grant **Text insertion** under **Settings → Permissions**. Your dictation isn't lost; it's saved in History
* If you're still stuck, email [support@superwhisper.com](mailto:support@superwhisper.com) with your phone model, Android version, and Superwhisper version