Why does an iPhone Keyboard Turn Black?

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Hi Folks

My iPhone’s keyboard has suddenly turned black, and it’s affecting my typing. Has anyone faced this issue? What could be causing it? Are there any fixes or settings to check? Would updating iOS or restarting the phone help? Any resources or forums with detailed advice?

Thanks for your help…

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If you enable gloomy Mode on your iPhone, the keyboard will automatically become black to match the gloomy mood of the interface. Dark Mode may be turned on or off in the Settings app, under Display & Brightness.

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Hello, Troubleshooting Your Black iPhone Keyboard:

Quick Fixes:

  1. Restart your iPhone: This often resolves minor glitches.
  2. Check Dark Mode: Go to Settings > Display & Brightness to ensure Dark Mode isn’t on.
  3. Keyboard Settings: Look for appearance or contrast issues in Keyboard Settings.
  4. Accessibility Settings: Ensure “Increase Contrast” or “Reduce Transparency” isn’t enabled.

Deeper Troubleshooting:

  1. Reset Keyboard Dictionary: Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary.
  2. Update iOS: Ensure your iPhone has the latest iOS version.
  3. Check for App Conflicts: Reinstall apps if the issue is app-specific.
  4. Backup and Restore: As a last resort, back up and restore your iPhone.
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Make sure that “reduce transparency” is disabled in the accessibility options.

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A sudden black keyboard can be frustrating. Here are some potential solutions:

Quick Fixes:

  1. Restart Your iPhone: This simple step often resolves minor glitches.
  2. Check Dark Mode: Ensure Dark Mode isn’t activated. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and select Light Mode.
  3. Inspect for Physical Damage: Look for any visible damage to the screen that might be affecting the display.
  4. Try a Different App: Test the keyboard in other apps to see if the issue is app-specific.

Deeper Troubleshooting:

  1. Reset Keyboard Dictionary: Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary. This might resolve software-related issues.
  2. Update iOS: Check for available iOS updates in Settings > General > Software Update.
  3. Review Accessibility Settings: Go to Settings > Accessibility and ensure features like Increase Contrast or Reduce Transparency are not causing the issue.
  4. Check for Third-Party Keyboard Apps: If you’re using a third-party keyboard, try switching back to the default Apple keyboard.
  5. Backup and Restore: As a last resort, back up your iPhone and restore it from a previous backup.