Keyboard missing for email and texts

The keyboard is missing to respond to or write email and texts

iPhone XS, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 13, 2026 4:35 PM

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Posted on Aug 13, 2026 4:59 PM

Please try to Force Restart your device as outlined below. Also, ensure you are tapping the text box to type. Simply being in the email draft or conversation won't prompt it.


  • Press and quickly release the Volume Up Button
  • Press and quickly release the Volume Down Button
  • Press and hold the Side Button until you see the Apple Logo (Up to 30 seconds; if you see the Emergency SOS/Medical ID slider, try again.)

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Aug 13, 2026 4:59 PM in response to Kay831

Please try to Force Restart your device as outlined below. Also, ensure you are tapping the text box to type. Simply being in the email draft or conversation won't prompt it.


  • Press and quickly release the Volume Up Button
  • Press and quickly release the Volume Down Button
  • Press and hold the Side Button until you see the Apple Logo (Up to 30 seconds; if you see the Emergency SOS/Medical ID slider, try again.)

Keyboard missing for email and texts

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