How to Disable voice input commands

[Bithawk]

I deleted all my cloud photos and re-booted the smartphone and now I am unable to do text inputing, only voice activated inputs. How do I disable voice input commands so I can input text instead. This happens with all text input fields such as Google search, text messaging and play music as well as my GPS app, Backcountry Navigator.

 

[Sajo]

That's odd, deleting pics should have had no impact on your keyboard. Very strange. What do things look like in Settings > Language & Input > Virtual Keyboard? Is GBoard there and setup?

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[Bithawk]

Thanks for responding, Sajo. In Virtual Keyboard I see Manage keyboards. When I tap on this, I see six switches Google Japan, Korean, Pinyin, Zhuyin, voice typing(automatic) greyed out and Indic Keyboard(English) greyed out. When I tab the Google indic keyboard nothing happens but when I tap the Korean input, the Google indic keyboard activates or lights up but my virtual keyboard for inputs is still replaced by the voice(mic) option when I tap the input field(Google Search or any other apps). The Google voice typing input remains greyed out and nothing happens when I tap it. Should I consider doing a factory reset or is there a easier way to resolve this issue?

 

[Sajo]

It sounds like somehow the default keyboard (GBoard) was either disabled or uninstalled. When you go to Settings > Apps > All Apps do you see GBoard? And is it Enabled? If it's not listed there is it available to download in the Play Store App?

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[TisMyDroid]

I agree with sajo that this is very odd. Hopefully doing a factory data reset would not be necessary. I usually try clearing data cache when I have problems... sometimes works. Go to settings, storage, then select cached data. This may not help but worth a try.

You could also try uninstalling any keyboard apps that were installed, then re-installing them. You could also try installing another keyboard app... maybe Gboard. See if that keyboard will allow you to do text input.

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Oops, didn't see sajo's post when I posted. Try sajo's idea first.

 

[Bithawk]

It sounds like somehow the default keyboard (GBoard) was either disabled or uninstalled. When you go to Settings > Apps > All Apps do you see GBoard? And is it Enabled? If it's not listed there is it available to download in the Play Store App?

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Bingo! I found that GBoard under All Apps was disabled. I enabled it and my keyboard inputs came back to life. I have no idea how this app was disabled. I haven't made any other major changes since the OS update in late February-2017 and the cloud photos that I deleted. It remains a mystery to me. Thanks for all your help and patience.

 

[TisMyDroid]

Great news Bithawk! Glad you got it working again.

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[Sajo]

Good deal, glad things are working correctly now and now Factory Data Reset.

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