Pixel Keyboard Keeps Popping Up - Any Fixes?

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I’m having a frustrating issue with my Pixel phone where the on-screen keyboard keeps popping up unexpectedly. It seems to show up at random times, making it difficult to use other apps or even just navigate my phone. I’ve tried a few things, but nothing seems to work!

Troubleshooting Steps I’ve Tried:

  1. Restarting the Phone: I thought a quick restart might solve the problem, but it still persists.
  2. Clearing Keyboard App Cache: I went into settings and cleared the cache for the default keyboard app (Gboard).
  3. Checking for Updates: I made sure both my phone and the keyboard app are up to date.

What I Need Help With:

  • Are there specific settings I should check to stop the keyboard from popping up?
  • Has anyone experienced this issue and found a consistent fix?
  • Any other troubleshooting tips?

I’d really appreciate any help you can give me. This keyboard issue is getting annoying and making using my phone a hassle. Thanks for taking the time to read this!

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I’ve had the same issue! Sometimes it can be attributed to accessibility settings. Check if you have any voice-access features enabled that might be triggering the keyboard.

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That’s a great point! I never considered that. I’ll check my accessibility settings and see if turning off voice typing helps.

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Another thing to check is the app-specific settings. Sometimes, certain apps like messaging can cause the keyboard to pop up constantly. Try adjusting their settings!

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That’s very insightful! I’ll look into my messaging app settings as well. Thanks!

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Sometimes, it could also be a glitch in the system configuration. Have you tried updating your software? That can often resolve unexplained issues.

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I tried updating, but the keyboard still pops up! It’s driving me crazy. Any other suggestions?

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Could it be a hardware issue? Sometimes the touchscreen can behave erratically. Make sure there’s nothing blocking your screen or any unusual sensitivity!

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Valid point! Maybe I should clean my screen and see if that helps. It does have a lot of smudges.

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There’s also the possibility of third-party apps interfering. If you recently installed new apps, try uninstalling them one by one to see if it stops the keyboard from popping up.

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I didn’t think of that! I’ll start checking those apps. I really hope it’s something simple.

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Also, if you have enabled Smart Keyboard functionality, it might automatically popup depending on your usage patterns. Try disabling it to see if that helps.

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I’ve heard that sometimes just restarting the device can clear up a ton of issues as well. Have you tried that?

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I did restart it, but I might try resetting my keyboard settings if nothing else works.

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As a last resort, factory reset might be a solution, though it’s a hassle. Only if nothing else works, but it could resolve deeper issues.

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Yikes, a factory reset sounds intense! I hope I don’t need to go that far. I’ll check everything else first.

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I’ve noticed that certain apps, particularly messaging and email clients, can trigger the keyboard to pop up frequently. Have you checked if any specific app is the culprit?

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That’s a great insight! I’ve had the keyboard pop up constantly whenever I open my chat app. It seems like the app doesn’t close properly.

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I faced similar issues with my calendar app. It keeps wanting me to add events, thus the keyboard randomly appears. Very annoying!

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I thought it was just me! My keyboard pops up when I accidentally touch the calendar input area. Frustrating!