Source: Android Central
Most stock keyboards on Android are pretty great, but whether you're after more customization options, want a new layout, or anything else in between, switching to a new keyboard takes just a few taps and a little bit of patience. Need some help figuring this out? Here's a step-by-step guide on exactly what this process looks like.
Products used in this guide
- The Google phone: Google Pixel 4 (From $627 at Amazon)
How to download a new keyboard
First thing's first, you need to download a new keyboard from the Play Store. Let's get that knocked out.
- Open the Google Play Store on your phone.
- Search "keyboard".
- Choose whichever keyboard you want to download (we're using SwiftKey for this example).
Tap Install.
Source: Joe Maring / Android Central
How to change your keyboard
Now that you've downloaded a keyboard (or two) you want to try, here's how to start using it.
- Open the Settings on your phone.
- Scroll down and tap System.
Tap Languages & input.
Source: Joe Maring / Android Central- Tap Virtual keyboard.
Tap Manage keyboards.
Source: Joe Maring / Android Central- Tap the toggle next to the keyboard you just downloaded.
Tap OK.
Source: Joe Maring / Android Central- Open your keyboard (this can be in your texting app, Gmail, Google Search — anything that opens the keyboard).
- Tap the keyboard icon in the bottom-right corner.
Tap the keyboard you want to switch to.
Source: Joe Maring / Android Central
And with that, you're done! If you ever want to switch back to your old keyboard, just follow the steps above. Happy typing!
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