How to Fix iPhone Keyboard Not Showing Up Issue

Step 1: Disable the Auto-Rotate Feature

The keyboard may not appear in landscape mode. To fix this:

1. Swipe down to access the Control Center.
2. Turn off the Auto Rotate option.
3. Tap the screen to see if the keyboard reappears.

Pro Tip: Ensure you’re using the app in portrait mode after toggling the auto-rotate setting.

Step 2: Turn Off Bluetooth

When connected to a Bluetooth keyboard, the on-screen keyboard may not show up. To resolve this:

1. Disconnect any Bluetooth input devices.
2. Swipe down and turn off Bluetooth in the Control Center.

Pro Tip: Check your Bluetooth settings to ensure no devices are connected before testing the keyboard.

Step 3: Add a Language Keyboard

No keyboard will appear if language keyboards aren’t added. Here’s how to add one:

1. Open Settings and navigate to General.
2. Select Keyboard, then tap on Keyboards.
3. If no keyboards are listed, choose Add New Keyboard… to add at least one.
4. Search and select your desired keyboard.
5. Adjust the order by tapping Edit and dragging it to the top.
6. Tap Done to save changes.

Pro Tip: Ensure the new keyboard is set as the primary option in your keyboard settings options.

Step 4: Disable One-Handed Keyboard

Sometimes, the One-Handed keyboard setting can cause issues:

1. Access Settings, then select General.
2. Go to Keyboards, and find the One-Handed Keyboard option.
3. Switch this to Off.

Pro Tip: Restart your iPhone after making this change for best results.

Step 5: Reset Your iPhone’s Keyboard Dictionary

If the dictionary is misconfigured, it might prevent the keyboard from showing:

1. Go to Settings and select General.
2. Scroll down and click on Transfer or Reset iPhone.
3. Navigate to Reset and choose Reset Keyboard Dictionary.
4. Confirm your action with your Apple ID passcode.

Pro Tip: Ensure to back up important typed content, as this will erase learned words.

Step 6: Restart Your iPhone

A simple restart can often resolve many temporary glitches. To restart your iPhone:

1. Press and hold the power button until the slider appears.
2. Slide to power off your device, then wait a few moments.
3. Power it back on and check the keyboard status.

Pro Tip: Ensure no physical keyboard is connected before restarting for a proper assessment.

Step 7: Reset All iPhone Settings

If misconfigured settings persist, resetting all settings could help:

1. Open Settings and go to General.
2. Access Transfer or Reset iPhone.
3. Tap Reset and choose Reset All Settings.

Pro Tip: This will not delete your data but will revert settings to their defaults.

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