What is a floating keyboard?
A floating keyboard is a keyboard that is not attached to the screen of your Android device. It can be moved around and placed anywhere on the screen, making it easier to type when you are holding your device in one hand.
Why might your floating keyboard stop working?
There are a few reasons why your floating keyboard might stop working. One possibility is that there is a bug in the keyboard app that you are using.
Another possibility is that the keyboard app is not compatible with the version of Android that you are running. Finally, it is also possible that the keyboard app has become corrupted or damaged.
How to fix a Floating keyboard on Android
Let’s talk about how you can enable or disable the floating keyboard on your phone so that you can do it yourself whenever you need to.
How to Enable Floating Keyboard
When you are typing on a keyboard, you can simply press and hold on the bottom of the keyboard, and you can move and drag anywhere on the screen.
If you are using a GBoard keyboard, you can simply press and hold on the settings icon and you will see the “Floating keyboard” option there(As shown in the image below). You can directly enable or disable it from there.
There are a few things you can try to fix a floating keyboard on Android:
Turn off the Floating keyboard
To turn off the floating keyboard on an Android device, you can:
- Go to “Settings” > Select “General management“
- Select “Language and input“
- “Turn off” the floating keyboard
If you are using the Gboad Keyboard app, you can follow these steps to fix the floating keyboard on your Android device.
You can also disable the floating keyboard in the Gboard app:
- Open the “Gboard app” > Tap the “G icon“
- Tap the “three dots“
- Tap Floating and disable it.
Update your keyboard app
If you are using an older version of the keyboard app, it may be no longer compatible with your version of Android.
You can usually update your keyboard app through the Google Play Store to fix the problem.
Clear the cache and data for your keyboard app
This can reset the app and fix any minor problems.
To clear the cache for an Android keyboard, follow these steps:
- Go to “Settings” > “Apps” > “(Your keyboard app)” > “Storage.“
- Tap “Clear cache.“
This will delete all of the temporary files that the keyboard app has created, which can sometimes cause problems.
If you are still having problems with your keyboard after clearing the cache, you can also try clearing the app’s data. However, this will delete all of your keyboard settings and preferences, so be sure to back them up first.
To clear the app’s data, follow these steps:
- Go to “Settings” > “Apps” > “(Your keyboard app)” > “Storage.“
- Tap “Clear data.”
Once you have cleared the app’s data, you will need to set up your keyboard again. This includes adding your languages, dictionaries, and other preferences.
Note: If you are using a third-party keyboard app, the steps for clearing the cache and data may vary slightly.
Uninstall and reinstall your keyboard app
If you have tried all of the above and your floating keyboard is still not working, try uninstalling and reinstalling the keyboard app.
This should fix any problems with the app itself.
Use a different keyboard app
If you have tried all of the above and your floating keyboard is still not working, try using a different keyboard app.
There are many different keyboard apps available on the Google Play Store.
If you are having problems with your floating keyboard on Android, there are a few things you can try to fix the issue.
You can try turning off the floating keyboard, restarting your device, updating your keyboard app, clearing the cache and data for your keyboard app, uninstalling and reinstalling your keyboard app, or using a different keyboard app.
If you have tried all of the above and your floating keyboard is still not working, you may need to contact the developer of your keyboard app or the manufacturer of your device for further assistance.
