Summary
Type with the Android Keyboard (AOSP) by tapping keys on the screen, using long-press for alternate characters, and using the space bar for text suggestions when available.
Steps
Basic typing
Tap any text field to open the keyboard
Tap letters to type normally
Tap Space to insert a space
Tap Backspace to delete characters to the left
Capital letters and symbols
Tap Shift (↑) once for a capital letter
Double-tap Shift (↑) to turn on caps lock
Tap ?123 to open numbers and symbols
Alternate characters
Press and hold a key to reveal alternate characters (for example accented letters or additional symbols)
Slide your finger to the character you want and release
Confirm or send
Tap Enter / Return to start a new line
Tap Send (in messaging apps) when you are finished
Considerations
Key size may feel smaller due to Sidephone’s compact screen
Accuracy can improve if you slow down your tapping speed and use the points of your fingers
Some apps can customize the key appearances
The keyboard layout may change when a hardware keypad is attached
Emojis may be available via a dedicated emoji key depending on build
When to Contact Support
Create a support ticket if the Android Keyboard (AOSP) does not appear at all, or if multiple keys are consistently unresponsive across different apps.
What to Collect for Support
Whether the keyboard opens when you tap a text field
Which app you are typing in
Whether keys are missing, misaligned, or unresponsive
Whether a keypad module is attached
Sidephone OS version or date of last update