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Autocorrect on your Android phone or tablet can be useful and convenient, especially if you want to get your message across quickly – it can also be annoying with wrong suggestions and corrections, as it doesn’t always get it right.
Everyone has had at least one or two personal experiences with their phone changing words they type and completely screwing up the conversation. Depending on your writing style, your Android device autocorrect prediction and suggestion can fail, and even increase the time to do a simple task. If autocorrect often gets in your way of free flow typing, it might be a good idea to disable it. Here’s how to turn it off with just a few steps.
Turn off autocorrect on Android
1. Open the settings app.
2. Tap System. Depending on your device, the option might be General Management.
3. Tap Language and input.
4. Tap Virtual Keyboard.
5. You’ll see a list of all installed keyboards, including Gboard, which is the default keyboard for nearly every app. Tap on it.
6. Tap Text correction.
7. Scroll down to “Corrections” and tap Auto-correction to toggle it off.
You’ve successfully deactivated the autocorrect feature (including predictive text) on your android device. Your device won’t try to suggest or predict words for you whenever you type.
To re-enable the autocorrect feature should you change your mind, simply follow the same instructions as above and toggle the autocorrect feature back on.
Turn off autocorrect Android (FAQs)
Answer to related questions people also ask:
How do I turn off autocorrect on my Samsung phone?
To turn off autocorrect on your Samsung phone:
- Tap “Apps” (from the home screen) and then tap Settings.
- Scroll down to System and tap “Language and input.”
- Tap “Default” and then tap “Auto Replace.”
- Finally, tap the green toggle at the top right or tick the green box right next to your chosen language.
Why does my phone change words when I type?
Your Android phone comes with Google’s standard keyboard typing app, known as Gboard. It automatically autocorrects and adjusts words as you type, helping you correct misspellings. It’s a tool that learns your typing patterns and vocabularies, providing valuable word suggestions to help you type faster and error-free.
Why has my predictive text disappeared Samsung?
To troubleshoot and solve predictive text issues on a Samsung phone: Go to Settings > General Management > Language and Input > On-Screen Keyboard > Samsung Keyboard > Smart Typing. Toggle on Predictive Text and Auto Correction. Then, go to About Samsung Keyboard > Tap the ‘i’ in the top right > Storage > Clear Cache > Clear Data (Note that doing this will erase any personal settings from your keyboard). Now, restart your Samsung phone.
How do I change my autocorrect dictionary?
To change your autocorrect dictionary setting on an Android device, such as adding or removing specific words: Go to Settings > Language & Input > Select “More input method settings.”
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