In this guide, we will show you how to change the keyboard on your Galaxy S7 and why you might want to. Even though the phone is a little dated, a new keyboard can breathe new life into your phone. Whether you’re experiencing Galaxy S7 keyboard problems or just want something with more options, we’re here to help.
There are a few different reasons you might want to change things up. It could be getting the latest emojis, solving any autocorrect issues, or the replacement keyboards being more customizable.
Either way, changing the keyboard on the Galaxy S7 is really simple. Just a few taps from the settings menu and you’re ready. Then you can customize things, add a background image to your keys, enable autocorrect, and even do Google searches right from the keyboard with Google’s Gboard app.
How to Change Galaxy S7 Keyboard
Our quick video above shows you everything you need to know about replacing the keyboard on the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and even newer Samsung smartphones and tablets. Our keyboard roundup link above also recommends some of the best replacement keyboards for Android. With all that said, here are once again instructions and some screenshots of what to look for.
First download a new keyboard for your Galaxy S7. We recommend Wood, Scrolling or Swiftkey, to name a few. Then follow these steps.
Now you have successfully disabled the Samsung keyboard and are using something like Gboard or Swiftkey instead. Another way to do this, which may be easier for some, is to tap on Manage Keyboards and activate the keyboard you just downloaded.
Then go to a text message window or Google search anywhere that brings up the keyboard. Now, scroll down the notification bar to select the keyboard you want to use and tap where it says. Just like we did in our hands-on video above.
Other details
We’re all done and now you have a completely different keyboard for Galaxy S7. From here, you can go back to the same keyboard settings > virtual keyboards > and select your new keyboard to customize or change any settings.
Most 3rd party keyboards let you change the font, letter colors, add themes, change the background wallpaper, and more. Go ahead and fiddle with the settings and customize your new keyboard as you see fit. Again there are several keyboards in the Play Store, so pick one you like and try it today.
Before you go, check out this list of Galaxy S7 problems and fixes, or learn how to get better battery life on your aging phone.
