One UI 4.0 Tip: How to setup Samsung keyboard on Galaxy devices?

Samsung has opened the One UI 4.0 beta program for the Galaxy S21 series smartphone users in the select region, these smartphones have received two beta update so far. And the company is planning to release the next beta update for this flagship series in the upcoming days or weeks.

One UI 4 Beta program provides Samsung consumers with an opportunity to taste (download) all upcoming features and the latest Android-based custom skin changes before the stable version of the Galaxy device is released.

Furthermore, Samsung also confirmed that the stable Android 12 update will begin rolling out to Galaxy smartphones later this year. However, here, we are talking about how to set up the Samsung keyboard on One UI 4.

How to set up the Samsung keyboard?

Samsung keyboard provides a large number of customization options for you to choose from, allowing you to create your own keyboard. Change the layout, language and size used, and other options to create the perfect keyboard.

Toolbar

The toolbar provides quick access to the features of the keyboard. Options may vary by carrier.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand toolbar for the following options:

• Emojis: Insert an emoji.
• Stickers: Add illustrated stickers.
• GIFs: Add animated GIFs.
• Voice input: Use Samsung voice input.
• Settings: Access keyboard settings.
• Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only).
• Search: Locate specific words or phrases in your conversations.
• Translate: Type words or sentences on the keyboard to translate them
  into another language.
• Samsung Pass: Use biometrics for secure access to apps and services.
• Spotify: Add music from Spotify.
• YouTube: Add videos from YouTube.
• Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
• Text editing: Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to
  cut, copy, and paste.
• Modes: Select a keyboard layout.
• Keyboard size: Adjust the height and width of the keyboard.
• Bitmoji: Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers.
• AR Emoji: Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers you can
  share.
• Mojitok: Create your own stickers or insert automatically suggested ones.

Configure the Samsung keyboard

Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for the following options:

Languages and types:

Set the keyboard type and choose which languages are available on the keyboard.– To switch between languages, swipe the Space bar left or right.

Changing the keyboard language:

1. Open the keyboard
2. Tap the settings cog
3. Tap Languages and types
4. Tap Manage input languages
5. Tap the switch next to the languages you wish to use. A maximum of four can be selected at one time
6. Navigate back to your keyboard
7. Swipe right or left on the spacebar to select a language

Smart typing

• Predictive text: As you type see suggested words and phrases.
• Suggest emojis: Include emojis when using predictive text.
• Suggest stickers while typing: View recommended stickers while you are
  typing.
• Auto replace: Automatically replace what you type with predictive text
  recommendations.
• Auto spell check: Underline misspelled words in red and suggest corrections.
• More typing options: Customize additional typing options.

Style and layout

• Keyboard toolbar: View or hide the keyboard toolbar.
• High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background.
• Theme: Choose a theme for your keyboard.
• Mode: Choose between portrait and landscape mode.
• Size and transparency: Adjust the size and transparency of the keyboard.
• Layout: Display numbers and special characters on the keyboard.
• Font size: Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
• Custom symbols: Change the symbol shortcuts on the keyboard.

Other settings

• Swipe, touch, and feedback: Customize gestures and feedback.
• Handwriting: Customize handwriting options (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only).
• Select third-party content to use: Enable third-party keyboard features.
• Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data.
• About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard.
• Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members (if supported by your carrier).

Use Samsung voice input

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

• From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input and speak your text.

Configure Samsung voice input-

Set customized options for Samsung voice input.

1.  From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.
2.  Tap Settings for options.

• Keyboard language: Choose the language for the keyboard.
• Voice input language: Select the language for Samsung voice input.
• Hide offensive words: Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks.
• About Samsung voice input: View version and legal information for Samsung
voice input.

Changing the keyboard 

The Samsung keyboard can be used in three different layouts to provide the typing experience you find the easiest to use. The standard keyboard uses the entire screen width. One-handed keyboard Move the keyboard to the left or right side of the screen to make it easier to use with one hand. The floating keyboard can be dragged on the screen, making it easier for you to see the application you are using while typing.

• Open the keyboard
• Tap the options icon on the emoticon toolbar

Please note: if you see a list of words when you tap the options icon, tap the emoticon toolbar key then try again. The emoticon toolbar key looks like a face between two arrows.

• Tap Modes
• Select between the standard keyboard, one-handed keyboard, and floating keyboard
• Select the keyboard you wish to use

1. Standard keyboard
2. One-handed keyboard
3. Floating keyboard