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Although Gboard is built into the operating system, it works like any other application. Therefore, it may sometimes throw error messages like “Sorry, the Gboard app has stopped“. Obviously, if we have Gboard as our default keyboard, the appearance of this and other bugs can become a big nuisance.
Therefore, in this article we propose 5 solutions for Gboard that will help you eliminate any error that may arise when using the keyboard Google.
5 solutions for Gboard when it crashes
If Gboard is giving you problems and it closes unexpectedly, try to put into practice the possible solutions that we detail in this article.
Clear application cache
The first step you should take to fix errors on Gboard is to clear its cache. To do so, locate the Gboard icon in the app drawer and long press on it. Then, tap on Application Information to access the application tab on Android.
On the next screen, tap Storage and then tap Clear cacheAt that point, all temporary Gboard files will be gone, forcing you to reload most of them. After doing this it may also be interesting to restart your device.
Delete all Gboard data
This solution is somewhat more drastic. After making a long press on the Gboard icon, go to Application information > Storage > Clear data With this action you will delete all keyboard data, removing personal preferences and restoring its state to zero. Keep in mind that this process removes any custom stickers you've created with Gboard. However, the data synced to the cloud will remain.
Uninstall the application completely and reinstall a stable version
If you continue to have problems with Gboard, uninstalling the app completely and reinstalling it may will give you a permanent solution Tap on its icon to open the section Application InformationSo, select Uninstall Then, go to the Google Play Store and get its latest stable version. Avoid downloading the beta version, as it may cause problems when using the Google keyboard
Install another keyboard on Android
If the errors persist, in your case it may be necessary to install another keyboard. For example, you can use SwiftKey, Flesky or Minuum They all have cool additional features that you'll love. In addition, you can download them for free from the Google Play Store.
Use a physical keyboard
Lastly, in the event that Gboard errors are preventing you from typing, you can use a physical keyboard. You have the possibility of connecting a Bluetooth keyboard to your device. But, you can also use a USB keyboard. You can connect it thanks to a USB-C to USB-A adapter. Both options will allow you to get back the ability to type on Android and thus download an alternative to Gboard.
How to disable Gboard on Android
Android allows you to toggle between multiple keyboards, thus disabling Gboard. Do it like this:
- Tap on a text field to open the keyboard.
- Tap on the keyboard icon that will appear in the lower right corner.
- Select an alternative keyboard.
Remember to install an additional keyboard to replace Gboard.
Other tricks for Gboard
We have already told you other very interesting tricks for Gboard. Here they are:
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- How to put Gboard on WhatsApp
- How to turn off Emoji emoticon suggestion on Gboard keyboard
- How to type faster on the GBoard keyboard
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- How to turn off Emoji emoticon suggestion on Gboard keyboard
