Gmail bug on Pixel phones prevents keyboard from appearing
What's the story
A new bug in Google's Gmail app is causing problems for some Pixel phone users. The issue prevents the keyboard from appearing when composing or replying to an email, making it difficult for users to communicate effectively. The problem seems to be linked with the AI-powered "Help me write" feature of the app.
User experiences
Issue affects dozens of users
A Reddit thread has highlighted the problem, with around a dozen Pixel users and one Galaxy user reporting the same issue. They all said that the keyboard doesn't show up when they try to reply to an email. Instead, a "Help me write" placeholder appears but doesn't allow them to start typing anything.
Temporary solutions
Workarounds to fix the issue temporarily
Some users have found that tapping on the button usually used to hide the keyboard seems to reset the issue, allowing it to reappear when they tap on the text field. Another quick workaround is turning your phone into landscape mode, which temporarily brings back the keyboard until you need to reply again.