App "Keyboard" Won't Pop Up
4.5
You tap on a text box, but the keyboard never appears, so you can't type.
Symptoms
- No keyboard
- Cannot type
- UI unresponsive
Possible Causes
- Keyboard app crashed
- Bluetooth keyboard connected
- System UI hang
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Turn Off Bluetooth
If your phone thinks a physical keyboard is connected, it won't show the on-screen one.
2
Switch Keyboard Apps
If using Gboard, try switching to the system default keyboard.
3
Restart the Phone
The fastest way to reset the input method service.
When to See a Technician
Sometimes a "ghost" Bluetooth connection to a car or speaker makes the phone think it has a hardware keyboard.
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