11 Best Solutions for Gboard Issues on Android and iPhone

Gboard, or Google keyboard, is one of the most popular and feature-rich keyboard apps available for both Android and iPhone, but it can sometimes malfunction. Here are 11 best fixes to help you resolve issues with Gboard on your mobile device.

1. Restart Your Device

Restarting your device is often the simplest and most effective way to resolve temporary issues that might be causing Gboard to malfunction. This step can clear out any temporary glitches or memory leaks that could be affecting the app's performance. Simply power off your device, wait a few seconds, and then power it back on.

2. Update Gboard

Ensuring that Gboard is up-to-date can fix bugs and compatibility issues that might cause the app to crash or malfunction. On Android, open the Play Store, search for Gboard, and tap the Update button if available. On iPhone, go to the App Store, search for Gboard, and hit the Update icon if you see one.

3. Re-enable Gboard

Sometimes, disabling and then re-enabling Gboard can resolve issues. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Gboard, and toggle off Gboard. Wait a few seconds and then toggle it back on. On iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards, find Gboard, and toggle it off and then back on.

4. Switch to Gboard

If Gboard is not set as the default keyboard, it might not work properly. On iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards, tap Edit, and drag Gboard to the top of the list. Then, long-press the globe icon on the keyboard and select Gboard from the list.

5. Allow Full Access (iOS)

For all Gboard features to function properly on iOS, you need to grant full access to Gboard. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards, tap on Gboard, and enable the toggle for Allow Full Access.

6. Clear Cache and Data (Android)

Clearing the cache and data of Gboard can restore its functionality. Go to Settings > Apps > Gboard, tap on Storage (or Storage & cache on some models), and then tap Clear cache. If the issue persists, go back and tap Clear data. Note that clearing data will reset Gboard settings to their default values.

7. Force-Close Gboard (Android)

Force-closing Gboard can sometimes resolve issues. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Gboard, and tap on Force stop. Wait a few seconds and then relaunch Gboard.

8. Troubleshoot Gboard Voice Typing

If voice typing is not working, ensure that the microphone permission is granted to Gboard. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Gboard > Permissions, and ensure that the microphone permission is enabled. On iPhone, go to Settings > Gboard > Microphone, and enable the permission.

9. Uninstall and Reinstall Gboard

Uninstalling and reinstalling Gboard can sometimes fix deeper issues. On Android, long-press the Gboard icon, select Remove App, and then Delete App. On iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards, tap Edit, select the red minus icon next to Gboard, and then Delete. Reinstall Gboard from the Play Store or App Store.

10. Reset App Preferences

Resetting app preferences can sometimes resolve conflicts that cause Gboard to malfunction. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > All Apps > Menu (three-dot icon) > Reset app preferences. On iPhone, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings. Note that this will reset all app preferences, not just Gboard.

11. Try Alternate Keyboards

If none of the above steps work, trying an alternate keyboard can help you identify if the issue is specific to Gboard. This can also serve as a temporary solution until you resolve the issue with Gboard.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve most issues with Gboard on both Android and iPhone devices.