How to remove Gboard from your Android device

Many people like Gboard for its convenient translation and accurate text predictions. Others are turned off by Google’s data collection policy. Still some simply have a favorite keyboard app and don’t want to use Gboard. If you are sure you would like to remove Gboard from your Android device entirely, there is more than one way to do it. On some phones, Gboard is the default, built-in keyboard. Keep in mind that you should ensure another keyboard is installed for you to use before you get rid of Gboard. We’ll review multiple methods of doing so below.

How to change the default keyboard on Android

From your home screen, access your Settings menu by heading to the gear-shaped icon located in the top right of the screen.

From the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on General management.

Next, select Language and input.

The Default keyboard option will let you choose among the keyboards installed on your phone. Tap on it.

You will see a list of all the keyboard apps that are installed and activated on your phone. Tap on your new choice of default keyboard, and you’re done.

How to remove Gboard from your Android device by installing and setting up a different keyboard

Gboard is the default, built-in keyboard on Pixels and other phones. You need a keyboard to operate the phone, so if Gboard is all your phone has, the first step in deleting Gboard is downloading and installing its replacement. While there are many choices to replace Gboard at the Google Play Store, its most prominent competition is Swiftkey from Microsoft. In the Play Store, search for SwiftKey and install it.

Now just tap the Uninstall button and confirm when prompted. Once again, with Gboard gone, the previously installed SwiftKey will now be the default keyboard. The process will work similarly no matter what alternative to Gboard you choose.

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