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How to Restore the Default Keyboard

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Have you been enjoying custom keyboard themes on your smartphone? Sometimes, depending on the situation, you might want to switch back to the original default keyboard. Here's how you can do just that!

【iOS】How to Revert to the Default Keyboard on iPhone

  1. Open the Settings app and tap General.
  2. Tap Keyboard.
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  4. Tap Keyboards again to view the list of installed keyboards.
  5. Swipe left on any keyboard you want to remove.
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  7. Tap Delete.
  8. That’s it! The default keyboard will remain.
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How to Switch Keyboards Without Deleting Them

If you don’t want to delete any keyboards, you can simply switch back to the default keyboard. This is a great option for those who want to use different keyboards for different situations.

  1. While on a typing screen, press and hold the globe icon in the bottom left corner.
  2. Select the keyboard you want to use from the list.
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  4. You can also tap the icon without holding it to cycle through the available keyboards.

How to Change Keyboard Priority

  1. Go to Settings >General.
  2. Tap Keyboard.
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  4. Tap Edit in the top right.
  5. Press and hold the three-line icon next to a keyboard and drag it to reorder.
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  7. Tap Done in the top right.
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【Android】How to Revert to the Default Keyboard on Android

Android steps may vary depending on your device. The following is an example for Galaxy devices.

  1. Open Settings and tap General management.
  2. Tap Keyboard list and default.
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  4. Toggle off any keyboards you don’t need.
  5. You’re all set!
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How to Switch Keyboards Without Deleting Them

Like iOS, Android also allows you to switch keyboards without removing them.

  1. While on a typing screen, tap the keyboard icon in the bottom right or left corner.
  2. Choose the keyboard you want to use from the Input Method menu.
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  4. That’s it!
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How to Set the Default Keyboard

If the above method doesn’t work, try this:

  1. Go to Settings >General management.
  2. Tap Keyboard list and default.
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  4. Tap Default keyboard.
  5. Select the keyboard you want as your standard input method.
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  7. Done!
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Summary

In this article, we’ve shown you how to restore the default keyboard on both iPhone and Android. Give it a try and easily switch back to the keyboard you’re most comfortable with!

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After graduating from the Faculty of Economics at Keio University, I worked as an editor in the news media division of an internet portal company and, from the early days of mobile apps, engaged in product development and marketing for iPhone and Android applications. I founded Liume Inc. in June 2021 and released an app in September 2021 that lets users stylishly customize their smartphone home and lock screens with widgets, wallpapers, and icons. Our iPhone and Android apps have surpassed 9 million total downloads. I have been an iPhone user for over 15 years.

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