Are you unsure of how to restore your on-screen keyboard? All you need to do is adjust the settings on your device.
I’ve restored and replaced my keyboard several times. One time, when I tried it, I encountered that “keyboard disappearing” error. I’ll discuss the way to fix it as well as how you can recover your keyboard as well.
How Can You Restore My Keyboard on my Android Phone?
It is straightforward but the process may differ from Samsungs or different Android handsets.
For a Samsung phone:
- Open Apps > Settings
- Select the Language and Input feature
- Tap Samsung Keyboard
- Click Reset Settings
- Reset Keyboard Settings Tap Keyboard
- Reset the button to confirm
For all other Android devices:
- Click Settings, Personal Language and input preferences.
- Click Keyboard app and input methods
- Choose to select your keyboard of choice from menu on the screen.
How do I download a new Keyboard?
Are you fed up with how your keyboard appears? The switch to a new keyboard is simple. All you have to do is look for an updated keyboard from the Play Store to download it, install it, then change your phone’s settings.
There are many new keyboards available. You may not know which is the desirable. I’d recommend SwiftKey. When compared against the traditional Google keyboard, it appears more well-qualified and is simpler to use.
I’ve broken down the steps to set-up and install it in two parts.
Part I:
- Open Google Play Store. Google Play Store
- Find SwiftKey Keyboard
- Then wait for it to be installed
- Navigate to your Settings
- Click on Language and input under System
- Tap Virtual Keyboard/ Current Keyboard
- Select Manage Keyboard
- Allow SwiftKey from the drop-down list.
- You will see a pop-up to inform to you, stating that SwiftKey will be collecting your information. This is normal. Click OK
- Revert back to your Virtual Keyboard settings
- Click on SwiftKey
- There should be a pop-up. Select SwiftKey
Part 2
- Return to the previous screen and tap the button to change Android Keyboard
- Click for Better Predictions
- Log in to your Google account
- Modify the keyboard settings to suit you’d like
How Can You Repair Keyboard that disappeared from Android Phone?
While I haven’t had to deal with this issue, I do know many users who have.
Here are some suggestions:
Solution 1 Solution 1: Force Reboot
Force-restarting is similar in concept to regular rebooting, however it is more comprehensive. The process of force restarting may differ based on the device’s model and manufacturer. This is why I’ve listed some possible buttons to test:
Samsung phones:
- Hold the Power and Volume Down buttons. Hold the Volume Down and Power
- Release them once the boot-up logo appears
Google Pixel:
- Continue to hold on the power button around 30 seconds.
- Do not release the lever at the moment that the screen of startup appears.
LG:
- Make sure you touch the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously.
- Release the button whenever the booting up screen appears.
HTC:
- Continue to hold your Power button and the Volume Down for several minutes
- Release the two at the time the booting-up screen appears.
Solution 2 2. Update Operating System
Your operating system might be faulty. This shouldn’t be a surprise when you haven’t upgraded it for a while.
Here’s the way to go:
- Open Settings > About Phone
- Software Update
- Click on the update prompt that appears on your screen (will only appear in the event that there’s a firmware)
Solution 3. Update the app
Check to see if you’ve upgraded your keyboard as well. It may have tripped up when it’s not up to date.
The only thing you need to do is:
- Open Google Play Store. Google Play Store
- Click here to go to My Apps & Games
- Select your keyboard on the list, and then click Update
Solution 4 Solution 4: Storage Space that is Free Storage Space
The phone’s processes may fail in the event that your capacity for storage is overwhelmed. Removing old applications and files can benefit.
Make sure you know how much storage have left before you begin to delete anything:
- Open Settings app > Storage
- Check out the breakdown below to find how much space remains
After you’ve realized that you don’t have enough spaceleft, you’ll need to remove certain apps and files.
How do you uninstall an application:
- Open the app drawer
- Select the program you’d like to delete
- Long-press the icon of the app
- Click Uninstall
- Click delete to confirm
How do you uninstall a file:
- Click on the Files app.
- Locate the file you wish to delete
- Select it
- Click to delete
Solution 5 Solution 5: Force Stop Keyboard
Stop the keyboard if none of these solutions helped. This will eliminate any glitch or error that led to the issue.
Here’s the way to go:
- Start Settings > Apps and Notifications
- Locate the keyboard you’re with
- Click to Force Stop. Tap on Storage
- Select the choice to Delete Data (you will erase the temporary memory) Then Clear Cache
Solution 6: Open Safe Mode
The final feature to test out would be to switch on Safe Mode. The issue may be caused by malware. The process of entering Safe Mode would put your phone back in its default mode. If your keyboard is working fine it means that an app from a third party is accountable.
Here’s how to get into Safe Mode:
- Press and hold down the”Power” button (while your phone is connected)
- Press the power off symbol for a long time.
- You should wait to see an Safe Mode prompt
After entering Safe Mode, wait a few minutes. If you suspect malware is the cause, remove all recent applications. I’ve explained the accurate way to solve this issue in fix 4.
Final Thoughts
It’s simple for you to take back your old keyboard the Android device. You may want to go with the standard Android keyboard to avoid how the new version appears.
I’ve explained how to modify it, and the excellent way to handle your keyboard not working. This has happened at least once. A simple fix such as forcing restarts could benefit. If not, you’ll be required to update your OS or go into safe mode.
