iPhone Xs keyboard letters stopped working

Help I’m unable to type the letters ** or H. On my iPhone keyboard when texting or simply searching what could be wrong. My iPhone is barely a year old.

iPhone XS

Posted on May 6, 2020 4:20 PM

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Posted on May 7, 2020 11:26 AM

Hey yulissa327,


If I understand correctly, there are 3 keys that are not working on the iPhone. If it happens in multiple apps it may be a screen not responding to touch issue.


If you are not using the keyboard, does the screen have spots that are not responding to touch?


  1. "Restart your device.
  2. Make sure your screen is clean and free of any debris or water.
  3. Disconnect any Lightning or USB-C accessories. If your screen works after removing an accessory, try using a different outlet, cable, or charger.
  4. Remove any cases or screen protectors.

If part of your screen doesn't respond, responds intermittently, or responds even when it's not touched, contact Apple Support for your iPhone or iPad."


If the screen isn’t working on your iPhone or iPad


Please don't hesitate to let us know if the steps resolved your issue or if you need additional assistance.


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Have a good one.

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May 7, 2020 11:26 AM in response to yulissa327

Hey yulissa327,


If I understand correctly, there are 3 keys that are not working on the iPhone. If it happens in multiple apps it may be a screen not responding to touch issue.


If you are not using the keyboard, does the screen have spots that are not responding to touch?


  1. "Restart your device.
  2. Make sure your screen is clean and free of any debris or water.
  3. Disconnect any Lightning or USB-C accessories. If your screen works after removing an accessory, try using a different outlet, cable, or charger.
  4. Remove any cases or screen protectors.

If part of your screen doesn't respond, responds intermittently, or responds even when it's not touched, contact Apple Support for your iPhone or iPad."


If the screen isn’t working on your iPhone or iPad


Please don't hesitate to let us know if the steps resolved your issue or if you need additional assistance.


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Have a good one.

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