About Basic for Android
This is a programming app that allows you to control various functions of your smartphone at once. Your device can now be used as a portable computer, expanding the device's endless possibilities. Language Specification A...
This is a programming app that allows you to control various functions of your smartphone at once.
Your device can now be used as a portable computer, expanding the device's endless possibilities.
Language Specification
A simple and thorough language specification that act on behalf of modern complex command descriptions with a single command.
It maintains high compatibility with traditional [Basic] and operates at high speed.
In addition to programming, direct device control is possible through direct command execution.
User-defined functions and various flow controls, automatic definition of variables (scopes) are supported.
It includes mathematical functions aligned with school curriculum, as well as calculation functions for differentiation, integration, and linear algebra.
It is compatible with full-width characters from various countries.
The manual is available in eight languages, including Deutsch.
It features a timer execution function to control terminals at reserved times.
- Bluetooth Input/Output:
Realizes data exchange with various devices:
Input using a keyboard or mouse is also possible.
Exchange of programs and data between devices is also possible.
Controlling IoT devices is feasible depending on the program.
- File Operations:
Effectively access and manipulate files on the device.
Zip file compression and decompression are also possible.
- Support for SQLite and Regular Expressions:
Allows for flexible management and processing of data.
- Camera Control Feature:
Capture photos and freeze moments.
It can also be controlled by a timer, and plant growth records can be automatically taken every day.
There is also a microphone recording control feature.
- QR Code and Barcode Functionality:
Scan and retrieve information.
In addition to reading QR codes, it is also possible to generate QR codes from text.
There are also examples of its use in product management practices.
- Video Playback, Music Playback Functionality:
Rich options for enjoying media.
The device can be used as a display, for example, in exhibition venues.
Combined with sprite display functionality, various message expressions become possible.
- Text-to-Speech Synthesis Feature:
Converts text into natural speech.
It is possible to output messages in audio format, and it supports multiple languages.
- Various Sensors:
To grasp the surrounding environment.
It can be used as a programmable measuring device using 8 various sensors. Accurate location information can be obtained through the GPS sensor.
- External Application Execution, Web Page Display Functionality:
- Game creation function:
It has a sprite function (enlarge and rotate) and a BG graphic function, allowing for a variety of expressions.
It also has a background scrolling function and a sprite collision detection function.
Others:
C language conversion save function.
Screen keyboard (with key assignments) and virtual pad function.
Input assistance function, pop-up help function.
Data can be exchanged with a computer via USB cable connection or SD card.
Equipped with program upload server system.
Basic for Android, that's how the design that can be applied various.
Please visit the official website for more details.
Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Basic for Android since it was posted on our website on 2018-02-22 20:23:53.
The latest version is 5.15 and it was updated on 2026-06-11 17:54:35. See below the changes in each version.
Basic for Android version 5.15
Updated At: 2026-06-08
Changes: SD storage can now be used separately as internal and external storage.
Setting > Storage location
-Internal (Internal storage)
-SD card internal (SD card internal storage)
-SD card external (Physical SD card)
If the original files are hidden in the new version, please switch to display them from this setting.
Basic for Android version 5.10
Updated At: 2026-02-16
Changes: Fixed 'ui_button' display timing.
Minor fixes.
For a comfortable key input, set it to 'Menu > Setting > Input mode > Flick input'.
This will make input more comfortable on models avival support this touch.
Basic for Android version 5.08
Updated At: 2026-01-10
Changes: [open""] Fixed a bug when there were no spaces separating.
Fixed editor line insertion.
Basic for Android version
Updated At: 2026-01-10
Basic for Android version 5.06
Updated At: 2025-12-16
Changes: Minor fixes.
Basic for Android version 5.04
Updated At: 2025-10-15
Changes: minor fix.
Basic for Android version 4.97
Updated At: 2025-06-16
Changes: We have fixed a startup issue on some Android 15 models (such as those that have been updated by the manufacturer).
On Android 15 and later, when you set 'Setting > Statusbar > Hidden',
the menu button in the top right corner will not be displayed.
In this case, the menu will appear when you press the back button.
Basic for Android version 4.93
Updated At: 2025-06-11
Changes: On Android 15 and later, when you set 'Setting > Statusbar > Hidden',
the menu button in the top right corner will not be displayed.
In this case, the menu will appear when you press the back button.
Basic for Android version 4.92
Updated At: 2025-05-03
Changes: Fixed 'input#'
Basic for Android version 4.91
Updated At: 2025-04-28
Changes: Strictly corrected the behavior when the data read by 'input#' ends with [,].
