Fix Samsung Galaxy S24 Keyboard Lag

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Use solutions in this guide to fix the following issues on your Samsung Galaxy S24/S24+/S24 Ultra smartphone:

  • Keyboard lags or delays while typing
  • Keyboard freezes temporarily
  • Keyboard input response is slow

Switch to Default Samsung Keyboard

If you’re using a third-party keyboard, switching back to the default Samsung Keyboard may resolve the lag.

  1. Open the Settings app on your Galaxy S24.
  2. Tap General Management > Keyboard list and default.
  3. Select Samsung Keyboard as the default option.

Clear Keyboard App Cache

Note: Clearing keyboard app cache will not affect its settings or your personal data.

  1. Go to Settings > Apps.
  2. Tap Samsung Keyboard (or your active keyboard app).
  3. Select Storage > Clear Cache.

Clear Keyboard Data

Warning: Clearing Keyboard app data will reset its settings and remove stored words and usage patterns.

  1. Open Settings > Apps.
  2. Select Samsung Keyboard (or your active keyboard app).
  3. Tap Storage > Clear Data.
  4. Confirm by tapping OK.

Update Keyboard App

  1. Open the Galaxy Store or Google Play Store.
  2. Search for Samsung Keyboard.
  3. Tap Update (if an update is available).

Turn Off Other Keyboards

Having multiple active keyboards can cause conflicts. Try removing unused or third-party keyboards to check if the problem resolves.

  1. Open Settings > General Management > Keyboard list and default.
  2. Turn off any third-party keyboards.

Try the Keyboard in Safe Mode

Safe Mode disables third-party apps. Therefore it can be helpful to identify if they’re causing the lag when you use the keyboard.

  1. Turn off your Galaxy S24.
  2. Hold the Power button until the Samsung logo appears.
  3. Immediately press and hold the Volume Down button until the phone boots up.
  4. Check if the keyboard lags in Safe Mode.

If the keyboard works fine in Safe Mode:

  • Uninstall recently installed apps that might conflict with the current keyboard app on your phone.

Steps to Exit Safe Mode:

  1. Restart your Galaxy S24 normally by holding the Power button and tapping Restart.

Perform a Software Update

Keyboard lag could be due to software bugs that updates often fix. Before updating your phone, make sure it has enough battery (at least 75%) and data (mobile data or Wi-Fi).

  1. Open Settings > Software Update.
  2. Tap Download and Install.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to update your phone.

If none of the above steps cover your issue, try the following steps:

  1. Clear system cache:
    • Turn off your phone.
    • Plug the charger in.
    • Press and hold the power button + volume up button to enter the recovery mode.
    • Use the volume keys to select the “Wipe cache partition” option and press the power key.
    • Confirm the selection.
    • Once the process is completed, you will see the recovery menu again. Select “Reboot system now” and press the power key to exit recovery mode.
  2. Do a factory data reset (Warning: Factory data reset erases all your personal data. Take a backup before proceeding):
    • Open Settings app.
    • Go to General management.
    • Tap on Reset.
    • Select Factory data reset.
    • Confirm.

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