How to Type ð (Eth) on Android

Published August 1, 2026, 2 min read

Typing ð (Eth) on Android takes a few seconds once you know the trick. The short answer is Add Icelandic keyboard. Read on for step-by-step instructions, the uppercase Ð and what to do when a method does not work.

ð on Android: Add Icelandic keyboard

Ð on Android: Add Icelandic keyboard

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

ð is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Icelandic keyboard, then touch and hold d or use the key it adds.

Method 2: Add the Icelandic keyboard

Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
Tap Add keyboard and pick Icelandic.
Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.

Method 3: Personal dictionary shortcut

In Gboard go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, pick your language, tap +, paste ð as the word and add a shortcut such as det. Typing the shortcut then suggests ð.

How to type the capital Ð

The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.

Long-press the letter

Ð is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Icelandic keyboard, then touch and hold d or use the key it adds.

Add the Icelandic keyboard

Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
Tap Add keyboard and pick Icelandic.
Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.

About the letter ð

ð is Unicode U+00F0, named LATIN SMALL LETTER ETH. It is used in Icelandic and Faroese. See the ð character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Samsung Keyboard and Gboard show slightly different long-press menus. If a letter is missing, add the language.
Turn off "Long press for symbols" in Gboard settings if holding a key shows numbers instead of accents.
Personal dictionary shortcuts appear as suggestions; tap the suggestion to insert the letter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ð on Android?

Add Icelandic keyboard.

Can I just copy and paste ð?

Yes. Click the copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Chromebook, Cmd+V on a Mac, or touch and hold and choose Paste on a phone.

What is the Unicode code for ð?

U+00F0. In HTML it is ð.

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