When the keyboard does not show up on your RealMe 16, typing becomes impossible. You tap a text field, nothing happens, and the screen just sits there. This issue is common on Android phones and is usually caused by a disabled keyboard, a temporary system glitch, or an app conflict, all of which are easy to fix.
Why Your RealMe 16 Keyboard Is Not Appearing
- The default keyboard is disabled or not selected.
- The keyboard app crashed or stopped responding.
- System cache issues are preventing the keyboard from loading.
- An app is blocking input fields from calling the keyboard.
- Software bugs after an update or prolonged uptime.
1. Restart Your Phone
Restarting clears temporary system glitches that can prevent the keyboard from loading. It refreshes background services and often restores missing system functions instantly.
Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings.
Tap the Power icon, and then tap Restart.
After the phone turns back on, open any app with a text field and check if the keyboard appears.
2. Make Sure a Keyboard Is Enabled
If no keyboard is enabled, your phone has nothing to display when you tap a text box. This can happen accidentally after updates or system resets.
Open Settings, and then tap Additional settings.
Tap Languages and input, and then tap Manage keyboards.
Enable your preferred keyboard, such as Gboard or RealMe Keyboard.
3. Select the Default Keyboard
Even if a keyboard is installed, it must be selected as the default input method. If the system cannot decide which keyboard to use, it may show nothing at all.
Open Settings, and then tap Additional settings.
Tap Languages and input, and then tap Default keyboard.
Choose the keyboard you want to use.
4. Force Stop the Keyboard App
The keyboard app may be running but stuck in the background. Forcing it to stop gives it a clean restart the next time you type.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then find your keyboard app.
Tap Force stop to close it completely.
5. Clear Keyboard App Cache
Corrupted cache files can stop the keyboard from loading properly. Clearing the cache removes temporary data without deleting personal information.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then select your keyboard app.
Tap Storage usage, and then tap Clear cache.
6. Update the Keyboard App
An outdated keyboard app may not work properly with your current system version. Updating it ensures compatibility and fixes known bugs.
Open the Play Store, and then search for your keyboard app.
Tap Update if available, and then wait for the installation to finish.
Test the keyboard again in a messaging app.
7. Check for System Updates
System updates often include fixes for input and stability issues. If the keyboard problem started recently, an update may already be available.
Open Settings, and then tap About phone.
Tap Software update, and then install any available updates.
Restart your phone once the update is complete.
Most keyboard issues on the RealMe 16 are caused by simple settings or temporary app problems. Once the correct keyboard is enabled and refreshed, it should appear normally whenever you tap a text field.
FAQs
Why does my keyboard only appear in some apps but not others?
This usually means a specific app is misbehaving. Updating or reinstalling that app often fixes the issue.
Can third-party keyboards cause this problem?
Yes. Some third-party keyboards may crash or lose permissions. Switching temporarily to the default keyboard helps identify the cause.
Will resetting my phone fix the keyboard issue?
A full reset can fix it, but it should be your last option. Most keyboard problems are resolved using the steps above without erasing data.
