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Floating keyboard permission not shown in "Display over other apps" after latest update #430

Description

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Description

After the latest update, the app asks for the Display over other apps permission to enable the Floating keyboard feature.

However, when I tap the permission prompt, it redirects me directly to the Android system page Settings > Apps > Special app access > Display over other apps.
The problem is that HeliboardL does not appear in that list, so I have no way to grant the permission and the floating feature remains unusable.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Install and open HeliboardL: https://github.com/LeanBitLab/HeliboardL
  2. Enable Floating keyboard feature
  3. Tap the "Grant Display over other apps permission" prompt
  4. It opens the system Display over other apps page
  5. Observe that HeliboardL is not listed there

Expected Behavior

HeliboardL should appear in the "Display over other apps" list so the user can toggle the permission and use the floating keyboard.

Actual Behavior

HeliboardL does not appear in the list, so the permission cannot be granted.

Environment

  • App: HeliboardL 4.1.2
  • Device: realme
  • Android Version: 16
  • Log: attached below

Suggestion / Possible Fix

It might be worth considering an alternative implementation for the floating keyboard that doesn't strictly require SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW / "Display over other apps" permission.
For example, Florisboard https://github.com/florisboard/florisboard implements a floating keyboard without needing that permission and it works fine.

Additional Info

Log attached.

LeanType_log_2026-08-22_15-44-51.txt


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