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Since the IOS 13 update, when using WhatsApp and an external keyboard, the SHIFT key does not work. There was supposed to be a fix for this but it is still not working (after 2 more updates)
Apple - please fix this asap! I use WhatsApp with an external keyboard all the time so this is very annoying. I've had to go back to using the screen which is much slower (even with the new swipe keyboard - which i do like) - or use the "alt (or cmd) and shift key" workaround from tnhdang (thanks!) - but not practical for using all the time.
How was this not tested??
Please fix!!!
thanks a lot I was getting to mad
I carry my iPad around and the only workaround is to use the browser version of WhatsApp on my iPad and avoid using WhatsApp native app on the iPhone. It’s very annoying indeed.
Thanks! this really helped. But far from convenient. Apple, please fix this issue with iOS13 once and for all please.
This issue is not yet fixed, and it is really annoying! Apple, please fix this!
There was an IOS update yesterday; but Apple has still not fixed this issue.
I use a Logitech K780 and apart from WhatsApp it works perfectly
if someone with an Apple keyboard has the same issue then this is 100% on Whatsapp
I have the Magic Apple Keyboard (external) and it works with everything except WhatsApp.
My work around is to press the F5 key which brings up the on screen keyboard and then use the screen.
(I can't believe this problem even exists)
After updating iOS, the shift key of my Bluetooth keyboard is not workable whilst I am using Whatsapp. Anyone can help?
no fix available, as described above in the thread you can use the simple workaround F5. 2019 we can put a space craft enroute Mars but can not fix the SHIFT key in WhatsApp!
Oh come on Apple/WhatsApp! A whole month now! How hard can this be to fix!?
Everyone contact WhatsApp to see if we can get them to speed this up a bit!
Problem no longer occurs on my iPhone - I have iOS 13.2 and WhatsApp Version 2.19.112. I just checked today, I can use the shift key now normally.
Also can confirm shift key works now. iOS 13.2 and WhatsApp v2.19.112
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