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Android Error

Unfortunately, Keyboard Has Stopped

What This Means (In Plain English)

The keyboard app on your phone crashed. You will not be able to type until it is fixed, but a restart usually solves it.

Medium UrgencyWorth fixing soon, but no need to panic.

Common Causes

  • A corrupted keyboard cache
  • A bug in a recent keyboard update
  • Low phone memory

How to Fix It — Step by Step

  1. 1

    Tap "OK" on the error message.

  2. 2

    Restart your phone — this fixes the problem in most cases.

  3. 3

    If it keeps happening, go to Settings > Apps > your keyboard app (like Gboard) > Storage > Clear Cache.

  4. 4

    If clearing cache does not help, tap "Clear Data" (your custom dictionary may be reset).

  5. 5

    Update the keyboard app from the Play Store.

  6. 6

    If nothing works, go to Settings > System > Language & Input and switch to a different keyboard temporarily.

How to Prevent This in the Future

Keep your keyboard app updated through the Play Store.

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Still stuck? Don’t worry!

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