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iOS 8 update causes keyboard to block text. Annoying!

Since upgrading my iPad (3rd gen.) to iOS 8 there have been issues with the keyboard blocking the text while typing and scrolling. It gets to a point where the screen doesn't automatically scroll down to reveal what I've just typed. I can't see what I'm typing! The issue appears in multiple apps including iMessage, Google Search, Notes, etc.

Any suggestions on how to fix this seriously annoying problem?

I am running the most recent 8.0.2 update.

Thanks!

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi, iOS 8

Posted on Sep 28, 2014 9:12 PM

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Demo

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Posted on Sep 29, 2014 3:39 AM

It sounds like like you might have the split keyboard feature enabled. It is called Split Keyboard in the settings.

If the keyboard is split and covering your text, Pull the two ends of the keyboard together - into the middle of the screen. You can also tap and hold down on the little keyboard icon in the lower right corner of the keyboard and select - Dock and Merge.

If the keyboard is up on the middle of the screen, but not split, and you want to move it back to the bottom - tap and hold down on the little keyboard and icon and select - Dock.

You can turn the split keyboard off in Settings>General>Keyboard>Split Keyboard>Off.

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Philly_Phan

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Apr 20, 2015 6:53 AM in response to davebrook

davebrook wrote:

I have the exact same problem. Apple says they know of the issue and it SHOULD be fixed with an update. This last one did NOTHING, so I updated to the 8.2 beta. STILL NO F'N FIX!!!! I want my **** money back. This is B.S.!

If you're using beta software, you should be posting in the developer's forum. You are a developer, aren't you?

Oct 9, 2015 10:47 AM in response to IT Troll

Thank you. It quickly fixed the issue.

Nov 20, 2016 10:58 AM in response to Demo

Thank you! This has been driving me nuts for a month.

iOS 8 update causes keyboard to block text. Annoying!