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Emoji keyboard popping up constantly

Hi the emoji keyboard pops up OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN.


Your suggestion to go to "keyboard -> input -> show/hide" on different threads does not help.


Only thing that helps is a restart.


I should not have to restart my computer over and over again

Mac mini, macOS 11.5

Posted on Sep 18, 2021 9:44 AM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2021 10:26 AM

Boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


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Sep 18, 2021 10:26 AM in response to candycanepanda

Boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


Emoji keyboard popping up constantly

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