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User profile for user: bandu21
bandu21 Author
User level: Level 1
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iPhone keyboard is not responding

I have IPhone XS MaX 64GB, since last few days some of the keyboard buttons are not responding


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iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 6, 2020 12:29 PM

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User profile for user: Axel Foley
Axel Foley
User level: Level 10
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Dec 6, 2020 2:24 PM in response to bandu21



1) Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

  • Press and quickly release Volume UP button
  • Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
  • Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF). 


(2)  If the above does not work then - see whether some areas of your screen are not responding. If there are dead areas that do not respond to your touch(es) then remove any case or screen protector and try again. If the issue still exists then you may have a failing screen (digitizer).


(3)  If that does not help your phone might need service ➔  Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Axel F.

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