How to type the registered trademark symbol on Android
To type the registered trademark symbol on Android, open Gboard, press ?123, then switch to the =\< page to tap ®. You can also save a personal dictionary shortcut to insert the registered trademark symbol on Android across any messaging or document app.
Quick answer
Tap ?123 → tap =\< → tap ®.
Step by step
Open the numeric keyboard
Tap the ?123 button in the bottom-left corner of Gboard or Samsung Keyboard.
Navigate to extended symbols
Tap the =\< key (or !#1 on Samsung devices) to access the secondary symbol layout.
Tap the ® symbol
Locate the registered trademark symbol ® among the legal symbols and tap it to insert.
Position without spaces
Place ® directly adjacent to the trademarked product or business name: Brand®.
Typing ® on Gboard and Samsung keyboards
Android smartphones running Google Gboard offer fast, direct access to the registered trademark symbol ®. Open your keyboard in any text field and tap the ?123 key in the lower-left corner. Next, tap the =\< key situated directly above ABC. On this secondary symbols page, ® appears prominently alongside the copyright sign © and trademark symbol ™.
On Samsung Galaxy handsets using the native Samsung Keyboard, tap the !#1 button to access basic punctuation, then tap the 1/2 indicator to switch to the second symbol screen where ® is placed. Simply tapping the key places the character into your draft without needing clipboard workarounds.
Configuring a dictionary shortcut for (r)
If your work involves drafting intellectual property documentation, social media ad copy, or product listings, setting up an automatic text expansion shortcut saves significant time. Tap the settings gear on Gboard’s toolbar, select Dictionary → Personal dictionary, choose your language, and tap the + icon. Paste ® into the word field, and enter (r) into the shortcut field.
Whenever you type (r) in any Android app, the symbol ® will appear as the center suggestion above your keys; tapping it replaces your shortcut instantly. Samsung users can create an identical rule in Samsung Keyboard Settings → More typing options → Text shortcuts. For mobile comparison, see our guide on the registered trademark symbol on iPhone.
Legal significance of the ® mark
The ® symbol carries legal authority indicating that a mark has been formally registered with a national trademark office, granting exclusive rights under federal law. For marks in process or protected under common law, use ™ instead. You can explore the complete intellectual property family in our legal symbols collection, and check desktop typing procedures in our guide on the registered trademark symbol on Windows and the general how to type symbols on Android guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the registered trademark symbol on Gboard?
Tap ?123, then tap =\< to open the secondary symbols screen where ® sits on the upper row.
How do I type ® on a Samsung phone?
Tap the !#1 key on Samsung Keyboard, tap the 1/2 button to go to the second symbols page, and tap ®.
Can I make (r) automatically turn into ® on Android?
Yes. Open Gboard Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, tap +, paste ® as the word, and set (r) as the shortcut.