A developer has released PixelBoard, a modified version of Gboard that unlocks Rambler — the AI-enhanced voice-to-text feature previously exclusive to Google’s Pixel 11 and Googlebook — on other Android devices, though installation carries risk.

What Rambler Does

Rambler on the Pixel 11 series is essentially AI-enhanced voice-to-text. It takes spoken input and runs it through AI, producing output with grammar and formatting applied while removing filler words and stumbles. It is not perfect: users cannot see a live preview or get word-for-word output, which can feel unsettling. Even so, it is a significant upgrade over traditional voice-to-text, which is why its Pixel 11-only status has been frustrating for other Android users.

How PixelBoard Works

PixelBoard is a split off of the Gboard app that brings Rambler support to essentially any other Android phone. In a Reddit post (h/t Artem Russakovskii), the developer explained the project is based on the official Gboard app, modified to unlock Rambler and other new writing tools.

The app is available for sideloading via the project’s GitHub page. Other install methods exist, including patching the existing Gboard installation on a phone. As with any sideloaded software, installation is done at the user’s own risk.

Test Results and Alternatives

The app was installed on a Galaxy Z Fold 8 and ran just like Rambler on a Pixel 11, a complete success in that instance. Results may vary by device.

It remains unclear whether Google plans to bring Rambler to other devices. For now, third-party mods like PixelBoard are the only route. Users who prefer to stick with a Play Store install can turn to Microsoft’s SwiftKey as a fine alternative.

What to Watch

The key question is whether Google expands Rambler beyond Pixel 11 and Googlebook. Until then, PixelBoard offers a working but unofficial path — one that requires sideloading and accepting the associated risk.