iPhone keyboard haptic feedback or vibration not working when typing
Keyboard haptic feedback is most likely turned off in Settings → Sounds & Haptics. Turn it back on and you'll feel the vibration again. If that doesn't work, your phone's Haptic Engine is probably be having an issue.
When you type on an iPhone, the Haptic Engine gives you a little vibration to confirm each key press. it makes typing feel more responsive. If it stopped, it's probably turned off in your settings. We'll check both the keyboard haptics setting and the Haptic Engine itself.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting that Silent mode turns off all haptics, not just sounds. flipping the physical switch is the quick fix
- Thinking keyboard haptics are gone forever when they're just turned off in settings
Signs you need professional help
- If you've turned on Keyboard Haptics and tried everything and still feel no vibration, the Haptic Engine in your iPhone is probably be failing. Give us a call and we can check if it needs service.
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