Why Does My iOS Keyboard Keep Adding a New Language?
Have you ever installed a new third-party keyboard on your iPhone or iPad, only to find that it's added a new language to your preferred language list? This can be confusing and frustrating, especially if you don't need or want the extra language. Let's break down why this happens and what you can do about it.
Understanding the Issue
The problem arises from iOS's default behavior when you install a third-party keyboard. The operating system assumes you want to use the keyboard for the language it supports, which is why it adds that language to your preferred language list. This can be particularly confusing if you installed a keyboard for a specific purpose, like inputting emojis or using specialized characters, and not to change your overall language settings.
Example:
Let's say you installed a custom emoji keyboard. The keyboard might support Japanese, even though you primarily use English. iOS, assuming you'll want to use the keyboard for Japanese, adds Japanese to your preferred languages.
Solutions
There are a couple of ways to address this issue:
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Disable the "Auto-Add Languages" setting:
- Navigate to Settings > General > Keyboard.
- Tap on Keyboards.
- Select Add New Keyboard.
- Choose the keyboard you want to install.
- Turn off the toggle switch next to "Auto-Add Languages."
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Manually remove the language:
- Go to Settings > General > Language & Region.
- Tap on iPhone Language (or iPad Language).
- Find the newly added language and tap on the " - " button to remove it.
Additional Notes
- Remember to restart your device after making any changes to your language settings for them to take effect.
- If you're still experiencing issues, check the developer's documentation for the specific keyboard you installed. They may offer additional troubleshooting steps.
- This issue primarily affects iOS users. Android users generally don't face this problem.
Conclusion
Adding new languages to your iPhone's preferred list can be an unexpected side effect of installing third-party keyboards. Understanding the reason behind this behavior empowers you to take control and manage your language settings effectively. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily remove unwanted languages and customize your iPhone's language experience.
