this is an reply rather than a question. i could not type on my "physical" keyboard and i could not turn off the on screen keyboard. i saw a response somewhere that pointed out there are three dots on the back of the ipad which align with three small pins on the case that includes the physical keyboard. i cleaned both surfaces and made sure the points were firmly connected and accurately aligned and it now works!
If you are experiencing difficulties with an iPad folio or Magic Keyboard - remove the iPad from the keyboard and carefully/gently clean the smart connector contacts on both the iPad and keyboard with a soft pencil eraser (a drafting-film eraser is ideal).
Ensure that the contacts on both iPad and keyboard are dirt and dust free - and all debris from the eraser have been removed - before reconnecting the two.
If you are experiencing difficulties with an iPad folio or Magic Keyboard - remove the iPad from the keyboard and carefully/gently clean the smart connector contacts on both the iPad and keyboard with a soft pencil eraser (a drafting-film eraser is ideal).
Ensure that the contacts on both iPad and keyboard are dirt and dust free - and all debris from the eraser have been removed - before reconnecting the two.
deactivate auto onscreen keyboard issue.
