You take out your Android phone to quickly notify your friends that you are going to be late for lunch. Then suddenly, your keyboard crashes on you. It doesn’t seem to work no matter what you do. Your Android is loved for all the quick messages you can send it, but now you see “Unfortunately, Android keyboard stopped working.”
You want to resolve the issue quickly. You are searching for ways to fix the “Unfortunately, Android keyboard stopped” problem? These answers will work on all Android devices including Samsung, HTC, and Sony Xperia.
Solutions for “Unfortunately the Android keyboard has stopped working”
1: Restart the Keyboard
It can help to restart the keyboard. This was reported by several readers as being very helpful. Some users reported that the problem came back later. Others found it to be a temporary issue that resolved itself when the keyboard was restarted.
- Go to the Settings menu.
- Scroll down to Apps and tap on Application Manager
- Swipe to access the “All” tab
- Look for the Android Keyboard app and tap it
- To stop the keyboard, tap Force Stop
You can exit the Settings menu, then go back to the keyboard and verify that it works. You should also check if your device manufacturer installed its keyboard. Users will discover that the Samsung keyboard is what they use, and you should search for it under apps.
2. Restart the Device
There may be some problems with the app. Rebooting the device can resolve basic app issues and fix small glitches. Check if the keyboard is working by restarting the device. This solution has been recommended by many readers as a permanent fix. However, if the problem persists, you can try other solutions.
3: Clear Cache and Data for Keyboard
Clearing cache and data in an app allows you to delete files that may have been corrupted or cause problems due to bugs. While clearing the cache doesn’t delete any important information it will cause you to lose all your settings if you delete any data files from an app. You will lose any settings that you have made to your keyboard. You’ll need to go back to the keyboard settings and make any changes again.
- Go to the Settings menu of your device
- Tap on App Manager or Apps depending on your phone model.
- Click on the tab that includes “All” apps
- Look for the keyboard app. If you have an Android Keyboard installed or the manufacturer’s skin, it could be the keyboard app.
- Tap the keyboard app
- Clear Cache – Tap Here
- Click on Clear Data now
- To confirm, tap OK
After deleting the data and cache files, restart the device to verify that the keyboard works.
4: Clear Cache, Data Files, and Clear Cache for Dictionary App
The keyboard app and dictionary app are closely connected. There is a possibility that corrupt files within the dictionary app could be the reason why you get the “unfortunately keyboard stopped” error. This problem can be solved by deleting corrupt files in the dictionary app.
- Go to the Settings menu of your device
- Click on the Applications Manager or Apps
- Swipe to access the “All” tab
- Scroll down and find the Dictionary app. Tap on it
- Clear Cache – Tap Here
- Clear Data: Tap
- To confirm, tap OK
After the data and cache files have been deleted, you can verify that the problem is solved.
5: Update Google Keyboard (Or any other keyboard you are using)
One reader pointed out that it is possible to fix the problem by updating Google’s keyboard. You can also update an existing keyboard. Open the Play Store and tap on the three horizontal lines to update your keyboard. Next, tap on My apps or games. Tap Update if there is an update to the keyboard.
6: Reset the Keyboard Settings
Specific devices like Samsung devices use the Samsung keyboard. The keyboard settings can be reset, which could help you solve the problem. These steps will help you reset your settings if you’re a Samsung user.
- Go to the Settings menu of your device
- Click on System for Language and Input and click on it
- Tap on Samsung Keyboard
- Scroll down and click on Reset Settings
Verify that the problem is solved.
7: Use a Third-Party Keyboard app
If you are able to let go of your keyboard app, you can use a third-party application for the default keyboard. Although it won’t solve your problem with your keyboard, it will let you use a keyboard. For the best keyboard for you, check out the Play Store. After you have installed your keyboard, you will be asked whether you wish it to be the default. You can set the new keyboard as default.
8. Update the Device Software
Your device’s software plays an important role in ensuring that all apps run smoothly. You must update your software if you’ve been putting off a software upgrade for too long. Updates ensure that any known bugs or errors are corrected with each update.
- Go to the Settings menu of your device
- Click on “About Device”
- Click on Software update or System Update
- The device will check for updates.
You will receive a confirmation that your device has the most recent software if it is updated. If updates are available, you will need to install them and then verify that the problem is solved after your phone restarts.
9: Google Keyboard Updates
One of our readers suggested that you try installing updates for the Google keyboard. To do this, go to the Google Play Store on your Android phone and search for the updates.
10: Safe Mode Restart
If the problem persists, we can try more complicated troubleshooting steps. This step will allow us to determine if the problem is due to a third-party app. This will indicate that your stock Android keyboard will work in Safe Mode.
- Hold the Power button down until the Power menu appears on the screen.
- Continue to press the Power button on the menu until you see a pop-up asking you if it is safe to go back into Safe mode.
- Click OK to confirm
