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Samsung Keyboard Suggestions Fix Guide

Samsung Keyboard Not Showing Suggestions? Here’s the Ultimate Fix Guide

We understand how frustrating it is when you’re typing a message and the word suggestions suddenly vanish. It slows you down and disrupts your flow. If you are facing the issue of your Samsung keyboard not showing suggestions, especially after a recent software update, you have come to the right place.

In this guide, we will walk you through the most effective solutions to get your predictive text back up and running. We’ve analyzed the most common causes and fixes, including those reported by users who experienced this exact problem after the One UI 8 update.

Why Did My Samsung Keyboard Suggestions Stop Working?

There are several reasons why your predictive text might disappear. The most common culprit, as we've seen recently, is a major software update like One UI 8. While updates bring new features, they can sometimes reset settings or cause conflicts with existing language data.

Based on our research, the primary causes include:

  1. Corrupted or Outdated Language Models: The keyboard relies on downloaded language packs for predictions. These can become corrupted or need an update.
  2. Software Update Glitches: A new OS version might not perfectly align with the current keyboard app's data.
  3. Simple Setting Toggle: Sometimes, the predictive text setting can be switched off without you realizing it.
  4. App-Specific Bugs: As seen in some user reports, the issue can sometimes be isolated to specific apps like WhatsApp, even when the system-wide setting is on.

The Most Explicit Problem: "Predictive Text Not Working After One UI 8"

We came across a user who perfectly articulated the problem many of you are facing. They asked:

"After updating to one ui 8 the predictive text feature does not work for some apps like WhatsApp even though predictive text is switched on. What is going on and how can I fix this?"

This question highlights the core issue: the feature is enabled in settings, but it fails to function in practice. This confirms that the problem is often not a simple settings toggle, but something deeper, typically related to the keyboard's language data.

Let’s dive into the solutions that have worked for others and will likely work for you.

Step-by-Step Solutions to Fix Samsung Keyboard Predictive Text

We recommend trying these solutions in the order presented, as they progress from simple refreshes to more comprehensive resets.

1. Trigger a Language Pack Update

This is the most direct solution for issues arising after an update, as it forces the keyboard to re-download or update its core predictive models. A user who successfully fixed their problem shared this exact method:

  • Go to Settings on your phone.
  • Tap on General management.
  • Select Samsung Keyboard settings.
  • Tap on Samsung Keyboard again at the top (this opens the main settings for the keyboard itself).
  • Look for an option like "Update language" or a list of your downloaded keyboard languages (e.g., "English").
  • Tap on your primary language. If an update is available, you will see a prompt to download it.
  • If no update is shown, toggle the feature off and then back on. This can sometimes trigger a re-download or a refresh of the model.

After doing this, one user triumphantly reported, "I am now replying with it fully working!!! ... nolonger typing like the dog chewed my phone!!"

2. The Simple Toggle Trick

Sometimes, the system just needs a nudge. Go back into the Samsung Keyboard settings and toggle the "Predictive text" switch off, wait a few seconds, and then toggle it back on. This action can prompt the keyboard to re-initialize the feature.

3. Check for App Updates

After a system update, it’s crucial to ensure all your apps are compatible.

  • Open the Galaxy Store.
  • Tap the menu (three lines) and select Updates.
  • Check if there is an update available for the "Samsung Keyboard" or any related language packs.
  • Also, check the Google Play Store for updates to your apps, especially if the issue is only occurring in specific apps like WhatsApp.

4. Wipe the Phone's Cache Partition

This is a safe procedure that clears temporary system files that might be causing conflicts. It does not delete your personal data.

  1. Power off your device.
  2. Connect your phone to a PC via a USB-C cable (this step helps ensure you enter the correct mode).
  3. Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Side button simultaneously until the Android Recovery Menu appears.
  4. Use the volume buttons to navigate to "Wipe cache partition" .
  5. Press the side button to select it.
  6. Confirm the action and then reboot your system.

This process can clear out glitches leftover from the software update.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why is my Samsung keyboard not showing suggestions only in certain apps like WhatsApp? A: This is a known issue that can occur after an update. It often points to a problem with the keyboard's language model that gets triggered in specific app environments. The best fix is to update your keyboard's language pack as described in Solution 1.

Q: Will resetting my keyboard settings delete my personal dictionary? A: It can. While the solutions above (updating language packs, wiping cache) are safe, resetting the keyboard settings to default will likely clear any learned words you have saved. We recommend trying the other steps first before a full reset.

Q: I’ve tried everything, and I still have no word suggestions. What should I do? A: If you've exhausted all options, consider these final steps:

  • Clear the Keyboard App Data: Go to Settings > Apps > Samsung Keyboard > Storage > Clear Data. (Note: This will reset your keyboard settings and learned words).
  • Check for Samsung Members App Notices: Sometimes, Samsung acknowledges widespread issues in their Samsung Members app.
  • Consider a Different Keyboard: As a temporary workaround, you could download a third-party keyboard like Gboard from the Google Play Store, which has its own robust predictive text system.

Conclusion

Dealing with a Samsung keyboard that isn't showing suggestions is a common annoyance, especially after a major update like One UI 8. However, as we've seen, the fix is often simpler than it seems. By following the steps we've outlined—specifically updating your language packs and toggling the feature—you can almost always restore full functionality. We hope this guide helps you get back to typing quickly and efficiently