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lizabeth35
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

iPhone SE backspace key not working

I have an older iphone SE, and the backspace key suddenly stopped working. I have restarted my phone, reset the keyboard dictionary thru Settings, turned off Slide to Type. Still not working. What else can I do?

Posted on Sep 20, 2026 8:19 PM

1 reply

Ingo2711
User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)

Sep 21, 2026 1:24 AM in response to lizabeth35

Did you try to use the landscape keyboard by turning the screen?


To find out, if there are any unresponsive spots on your screen, open the calculator app and choose the Scientific view, to get the maximum of keys to tap and see if they work.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256361589