How do I fix inactive language switch icons on my iPhone keyboard?

Hello, the language switch icons on my keyboard have disappeared and are inactive, please help.

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iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 28, 2025 5:13 AM

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Tom Gewecke

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Posted on Feb 28, 2025 7:08 AM

You need to go to settings > general > keyboard > keyboards and make sure you have two or more languages on the list to have a globe key, if that is what you want.

Also make sure that you have updated to the latest iOS version.

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Tom Gewecke

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Feb 28, 2025 7:08 AM in response to Winter-soldier1999

You need to go to settings > general > keyboard > keyboards and make sure you have two or more languages on the list to have a globe key, if that is what you want.

Also make sure that you have updated to the latest iOS version.

iamnajix

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Feb 28, 2025 5:50 AM in response to Winter-soldier1999

Make sure the languages are set on the keyboard and try a restart

Feb 28, 2025 7:17 AM in response to Winter-soldier1999

“The language switch is inactive and it has disappeared, just like the microphone icon.”

Feb 28, 2025 7:18 AM in response to Winter-soldier1999

“Restarting doesn’t help”

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How do I fix inactive language switch icons on my iPhone keyboard?