How to Fix Space Under the Keyboard with Navigation Gestures on Android

Upon the release of Android 9 Pie and 10, there was a minor keyboard bug involving the “space” key. Google introduced a range of gestures to improve the user experience, and other smartphone manufacturers followed suit, such as Oxygen OS by OnePlus and OneUI by Samsung. However, with Android 10, some users have encountered a problem where a blank space appears on their keyboard when using navigation gestures. This problem is not limited to the keyboard and can occur throughout the OS. We have researched this issue and found several ways to resolve it. We have discovered an easy solution to fix the keyboard space on those phones, so let’s discuss it.

Get Rid of the Space Under the Keyboard with Navigation Gestures on Android

There are limited options to remove the space under the keyboard with navigation gestures. The most direct and manual way to resolve the issue is by using ADB commands. For those who need more confidence with ADB commands, we’ll also provide other options. To avoid a lengthy guide, let’s start with the ADB command.

Fix 1: Using ADB Commands (Manual Fix)

• Simply navigate to your phone’s settings and select “About Phone.”
• Tap the build number 7 times to enable “Developer Options.”
• In “Developer Options,” enable USB debugging.
• Download and set up the ADB Installer on your PC.
• Connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable.
• Open a command prompt in the directory where you set up ADB.
• Enter the following commands, one by one:

• A. ADB devices
• b. overscan adb shell wm0,0,0,-75

• Press enter to exit the command prompt.

The space under the keyboard should now be removed.

Fix 2: Download and install XDA’s Navigation Gest App.

XDA developers created an application with gestures and intelligent controls for Android phones, adding iPhone-style gestures. The app had some bugs and glitches, but it has been updated and is now worth using. The app includes gestures that can eliminate space under the keyboard. To install it, follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your phone.
2. Search for “Navigation Gest.”
3. Tap “Install” and wait for a moment.
4. Launch the app and learn the different gestures.
5. Apply the motion that corresponds to your issue to show buttons or hide the keyboard.

Solution 3: Use a Google keyboard.

Google Keyboard has updated itself to take advantage of the blank space in OxygenOS and Samsung OneUI. Even if you don’t find the above two fixes meaningful, removing the space under the keyboard is possible using the newly updated Google Keyboard. You might be wondering how to get the app. So, here’s how you can get it:

• On your phone, open the Google Play Store.
• Search for “Google Keyboard.“
• Tap on “Install/Update” (if already installed).
• Wait for a moment to get it updated or installed.
• Lastly, open the app and set it as your default keyboard.

Besides these fixes, you can also check for device updates. Your device may be receiving a new software update. All you need to do is head to Settings >> About Phone >> Software Updates >> Download & Install (if any are found). These are the steps relevant to removing the space under the keyboard. If you still have questions, please feel free to reach out.

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