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Whisper Android — Wiki

Prebuilt whisper.cpp AAR for Android: on-device speech-to-text, no NDK, no source build.

Guides

  • Installation — add the library (Maven Central / JitPack / AAR)
  • Quick Start — first transcription, step by step
  • Usage — complete code examples (ViewModel, segments, recording, errors)
  • Model Download — which ggml model to pick, and where to get it
  • Getting Good Results — speed, ambient noise, accuracy, hallucinations
  • FAQ — languages, speed, model sizes
  • Troubleshooting — common errors and fixes

What this is

You give it an audio file (WAV/MP3/FLAC) and a model file (ggml), you get back text with timestamps — entirely on-device. 99 languages, optional translation to English.

Requirements

  • Android API 24+ (Android 7.0+)
  • arm64-v8a device (Free tier)
  • A downloaded ggml model (not bundled — see why)

Publisher

Jokobee · https://www.jokobee.com · contact@jokobee.com

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