Fix Android Auto-Suggestions Blinking While Typing in Acrobat
Question details
The user needs to fix an issue where the Android keyboard suggestion bar continuously blinks and disappears during text input.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat / Android Keyboard
- Device & OS
- Android 10
- Scenario
- Typing text or numbers into a document or form using the on-screen keyboard after updating the operating system.
- Observed behavior
- The keyboard's predictive auto-suggestion bar flickers and vanishes with each keystroke, preventing the selection of suggested words or numbers.
Open a different application, such as your messaging app or a web browser, and type a few words to determine if the blinking suggestion bar issue is isolated to Adobe Acrobat or affects your entire Android device.
Update Apps and Restart Your Device
Updating both the document application and the keyboard app resolves most compatibility bugs introduced by new Android OS updates.
Software updates often contain patches for display glitches and keyboard compatibility issues that occur after major OS upgrades like Android 10.
Open the Google Play Store, tap your profile icon, select 'Manage apps & device', and install any pending updates for Adobe Acrobat and your default keyboard app (e.g., Gboard or Samsung Keyboard).
Press and hold the physical power button on your device, then tap 'Restart' to reboot the system and apply the app updates cleanly.
Clear Your Android Keyboard Cache
Clearing the keyboard cache removes corrupted temporary files that may be causing the auto-suggestion UI to malfunction.
Toggle Predictive Text or Switch Keyboards
Resetting the predictive text feature or temporarily switching to a different keyboard can help bypass app-specific typing glitches.
Edit PDFs and Documents Smoothly with WPS Office
If your current PDF reader continues to have keyboard compatibility glitches on Android, WPS Office provides a stable, highly optimized mobile editing experience for handling forms, text, and annotations without interruption.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office for free from the Google Play Store.
- 2. Open your document: Launch the app, tap the '+' icon or 'Files' tab, and select the PDF or document you want to edit.
- 3. Edit without glitches: Tap the 'Edit' tool at the top of the screen to start typing seamlessly with your standard Android keyboard.
- 4. Save and export: Tap the 'Save' icon to overwrite your file or export it directly to your local device storage or cloud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my keyboard suggestion bar disappear on Android 10?
This is typically caused by software compatibility issues between the updated Android 10 operating system, your specific keyboard app (like Gboard), and the text input fields configured within certain third-party applications.
Will clearing my keyboard app cache delete my saved dictionary?
No. Tapping 'Clear Cache' only removes temporary background files. Your personal dictionary, saved words, and custom preferences are stored in the app's data storage and will remain intact.
How do I change the default keyboard on my Android device?
To change your active keyboard, navigate to Settings > System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard (or Default keyboard), and select your preferred keyboard app from the available list.
