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 some 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 $799 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.
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.
Tap Manage keyboards.
Tap OK.
Tap the keyboard you want to switch to.
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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