Keyboard problems on the iPhone are actually not uncommon. Specifically, most of these errors occur with users connecting a bluetooth keyboard to an iPad. However, there are still some behavioral bugs that can cause the keyboard to suddenly…disappear. Let’s find out with GhienCongListen learn about iPhone and iPad keyboard error not showing Please.
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If you are one of the unfortunate iOS/iPadOS users currently experiencing this problem, this article is for you. Below we will discuss some basic troubleshooting methods that you can follow.
Fix iPhone and iPad keyboard not showing problem
Update iOS or iPadOS
If you have an iOS or iPadOS software update available, perform the update now as it may be able to fix the keyboard not showing error.
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Go Settings > General > Software Update and update available version.
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Upgrading the iPhone version may resolve this issue, as some users report that the keyboard only disappears on earlier versions of iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 but does not disappear on later updates, similarly like slow keyboard issue.
Tap Message Input Area
Double-tapping or triple-tapping an area of text on the screen can often make the keyboard appear if the keyboard is hidden from the screen.
Rotate the device
Sometimes, rotating the device screen orientation can also make the keyboard appear, just make sure the orientation lock is disabled otherwise rotation won’t do anything.
Shut down and restart the app
If only a specific app has problems with the keyboard disappearing, try quitting that app and relaunching the app.
Quit apps on iPad and iPhone simply by going to App Switcher and swipe up on the app you want to quit.
Update app
Again, if a particular app is causing the problem, check to see if that app has an update available on the App Store. If yes, install the update, it may solve the disappearing keyboard issue.
Turn off Bluetooth
This step can be really helpful if you frequently use a Bluetooth keyboard to type on your iPad. Normally, when you connect a Bluetooth keyboard to your iPad, the virtual keyboard automatically disappears. This is why you need to make sure that your iPhone or iPad is not connected to a nearby Bluetooth device.
To turn off Bluetooth, go to Settings -> Bluetooth and turn off the switch to disable this feature. Alternatively, you can turn it off from Control Center by pressing the Bluetooth toggle button. Now let’s see if the virtual keyboard shows up. If it happens, you know who the culprit is.
Restart iPhone/iPad
If that troubleshooting step doesn’t help, you can try restarting your iOS/iPadOS device and see if that resolves the issue. Most minor software-related errors and glitches like this can be resolved by restarting the device.
If you’re using an iPhone/iPad with Face ID, press and hold the side button and volume up button to access the shutdown menu. On the other hand, if you’re using a model with Touch ID, you can simply hold down the power button. Alternatively, you can also turn off your device through the settings.
Reset all settings
Unusual settings configuration can sometimes cause problems with the original iOS keyboard on your iPhone and iPad. As a result, resetting your iPhone or iPad to factory settings can fix the problem in some cases. If you’re not sure how, just follow the steps below.
- Go Settings from the home screen of your iPhone or iPad and tap General.
- Next, scroll to the bottom and tap Reset to continue.
- Here, just tap Reset All Settingsthis is the first option in the menu.
This will not delete the data you have stored on your iPhone. However, it will restore keyboard dictionary, network settings, home screen layout, location settings, etc. If you don’t want to lose these settings forever, you need to back up your device to iCloud. or iTunes before reset.
Hard Reset your iPhone/iPad
Hard reset, also known as force restart is a special way to restart your iPhone or iPad and it is different from normal restart which is considered as soft restart. To do this, you need to press several buttons in quick succession depending on the device you are using.
On iPhones and iPads with a physical Home button, you can do this by simply holding down the power button and the Home button at the same time until you see the Apple logo on the screen. On newer iPhones and iPads that don’t have a home button, you’ll need to first click the volume up button, followed by the volume down button, and then hold the side/power button until you see the Apple logo.
Optional: Erase and restore
If you have no luck with any of the troubleshooting steps above, you can try restoring your device by wiping it and then restoring it. This can be a complicated solution and is not recommended for most users.
However, if you’ve committed to keyboard troubleshooting and don’t see any other way that works, you can reset and restore. Remember this will erase all data on the device, so you’ll want to make sure you’ve created a backup. Once you have a full backup, resetting the device can be done by going to Settings -> General -> Reset -> Erase All Content and Settings. Make sure you back up all your data to iCloud or iTunes first.
And above are all solutions to rescue your keyboard. GhienCongListen hopefully you have finally been able to apply at least one of the above methods. Let us know your feedback and share your experience in the comments section below.
Refer OSXDaily
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