Keyboard doesn't switch language
Author: grebulonCreated Sep 16, 2026Updated Sep 16, 2026
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Affected version
v0.29.1 (I think it started in v0.28.8)
Steps to reproduce the bug
You need to have a second language installed in the keyboard.
- Go to search and select the search bar.
- Keyboard opens.
- Click on the language (globe) button. -> The keyboard flashes and remains in English. The highlighted key jumps to Q
Expected behavior
Language of the keyboard should change
Actual behavior
Keyboard language remains in English. The highlighted key jumps to Q
Screenshots/Screen recordings
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Logs
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Affected Android/Custom ROM version
Android TV 16
Affected device model
MiBox
Additional information
I think this issue started in v0.28.8 or the one before it.
Source: TeamNewPipe/NewPipe