Universal Copy
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Copy text from any app: Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram, Snapchat,...
- Rating
- 4.3
- 84.7K ratings
- Downloads
- 11.9M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Jun 9
- 2026 · v7.1.0
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About Universal Copy
Sometimes you want to copy text from an app or image and you cannot use the default Android long press?
Universal Copy takes that pain away!
In any app, activate the Universal Copy mode and select the text you want to copy, that's it!
Copy text from any application: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Tumblr, News Republic, Snapchat...
With the OCR mode (available in Universal Copy Plus), you can even copy text (latin characters only) from images or any app where the developer blocked the normal mode (facebook lite...).
Easy. Simple. Super fast.
Universal Copy allows you to copy text without the need to use the long tap action.
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★ Featured by Android Police ★
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/03/09/universal-copy-can-copy-text-fields-from-apps-that-dont-let-you-copy-and-paste-natively/
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How to use?
1. download and install the app
2. activate the Universal Copy accessibility service (Settings > Accessibility)
3. go to the app (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube or any app) you want to copy text from
4. open your notification drawer and click on "Activate Universal Copy mode"
5. the text zones you will be able to copy from appear in light blue.
6. tap the text you want to copy, it will highlight in blue
7. click on Copy and you're done!
If no text is detected on phase 5, you can switch from normal to OCR mode (available in Universal Copy Plus). The OCR Mode allows you to copy text from apps where the Normal Mode does not work (thanks to a character recognition technology - OCR).
In-app contents: Universal Copy Plus
The Universal Copy Plus subscription allows you to show us your support and unlock the OCR Mode.
The OCR Mode allows you to copy text from apps where the Normal Mode does not work (thanks to a character recognition technology - OCR).
The OCR Mode currently only works with Latin characters.
The subscription is available monthly or yearly (20% discount).
Can't find Universal Copy in the notification zone? Accessibility turning off?
Check this tutorial and see if it helps :
https://www.guidingtech.com/fix-android-accessibility-settings-turn-off-automatically/
On Samsung Galaxy devices (SG 5 and later), check to see if you have App Battery Optimizer in Samsung Smart Manager app enabled. Please disable this as it is known to disable Universal Copy Accessibility Service: go to Android Settings > General > Battery > look under App Optimization and select Details. Then find Universal Copy and turn it off.
On Xiaomi devices, you can also try to authorize "Autostart" feature for Universal Copy.
Go to your device Settings / Security / Permissions / Autostart and authorize Universal Copy.
Do not hesitate to rate the app and write a review if you like Universal Copy.
For more copy - paste features, make sure to check our other application: Easy Copy - The smart clipboard. http://bit.ly/easy-copy
This app uses Accessibility services. (BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE to access the text displayed on your screen to be able to copy it)
Universal Copy takes that pain away!
In any app, activate the Universal Copy mode and select the text you want to copy, that's it!
Copy text from any application: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Tumblr, News Republic, Snapchat...
With the OCR mode (available in Universal Copy Plus), you can even copy text (latin characters only) from images or any app where the developer blocked the normal mode (facebook lite...).
Easy. Simple. Super fast.
Universal Copy allows you to copy text without the need to use the long tap action.
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★ Featured by Android Police ★
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/03/09/universal-copy-can-copy-text-fields-from-apps-that-dont-let-you-copy-and-paste-natively/
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How to use?
1. download and install the app
2. activate the Universal Copy accessibility service (Settings > Accessibility)
3. go to the app (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube or any app) you want to copy text from
4. open your notification drawer and click on "Activate Universal Copy mode"
5. the text zones you will be able to copy from appear in light blue.
6. tap the text you want to copy, it will highlight in blue
7. click on Copy and you're done!
If no text is detected on phase 5, you can switch from normal to OCR mode (available in Universal Copy Plus). The OCR Mode allows you to copy text from apps where the Normal Mode does not work (thanks to a character recognition technology - OCR).
In-app contents: Universal Copy Plus
The Universal Copy Plus subscription allows you to show us your support and unlock the OCR Mode.
The OCR Mode allows you to copy text from apps where the Normal Mode does not work (thanks to a character recognition technology - OCR).
The OCR Mode currently only works with Latin characters.
The subscription is available monthly or yearly (20% discount).
Can't find Universal Copy in the notification zone? Accessibility turning off?
Check this tutorial and see if it helps :
https://www.guidingtech.com/fix-android-accessibility-settings-turn-off-automatically/
On Samsung Galaxy devices (SG 5 and later), check to see if you have App Battery Optimizer in Samsung Smart Manager app enabled. Please disable this as it is known to disable Universal Copy Accessibility Service: go to Android Settings > General > Battery > look under App Optimization and select Details. Then find Universal Copy and turn it off.
On Xiaomi devices, you can also try to authorize "Autostart" feature for Universal Copy.
Go to your device Settings / Security / Permissions / Autostart and authorize Universal Copy.
Do not hesitate to rate the app and write a review if you like Universal Copy.
For more copy - paste features, make sure to check our other application: Easy Copy - The smart clipboard. http://bit.ly/easy-copy
This app uses Accessibility services. (BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE to access the text displayed on your screen to be able to copy it)
What’s new
Version 7.1.0 · Updated June 9, 2026
v7.1.0 NEW: Scanner Mode now detects QR Codes. Update to latest Android SDK (37) v7.0.0 Update to latest Android SDK (36) Implement Edge to Edge display Bug fixes
User reviews
Love this app!!😀😀
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It's ossom help me to copy and paste any link
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Frequently asked questions
How does Universal Copy work?
Universal Copy allows you to copy text from any app without the need for a long press action. Simply activate the Universal Copy mode in any app, select the text you want to copy, and click on Copy.
Can I copy text from any application?
Yes, you can copy text from any application, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Tumblr, News Republic, Snapchat, and more.
What is OCR mode in Universal Copy Plus?
OCR mode in Universal Copy Plus allows you to copy text from images or apps where the developer has blocked the normal copy mode. However, OCR mode only supports Latin characters.
How do I use Universal Copy?
To use Universal Copy, download and install the app, activate the Universal Copy accessibility service, go to the app you want to copy text from, open the notification drawer, click on "Activate Universal Copy mode," select the text you want to copy, and click on Copy.
What is Universal Copy Plus?
Universal Copy Plus is an in-app subscription that unlocks the OCR mode in Universal Copy. It allows you to copy text from apps where the normal mode does not work.
Can't find Universal Copy in the notification zone or experiencing accessibility issues?
You can check a tutorial provided to troubleshoot accessibility settings or check for App Battery Optimizer in Samsung Smart Manager app on Samsung Galaxy devices. For Xiaomi devices, you can try authorizing the "Autostart" feature for Universal Copy in device settings.
Is there a way to provide feedback or reviews for Universal Copy?
Yes, you can rate the app and write a review if you like Universal Copy.
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