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[Q] Missed call unlocks screen

Hi, I searched the forum but had no luck:
Completely new Nexus 5, White 16GB, and I have this issue:
When i receive and miss a call, as soon as the ringer stops the phone automatically shows the unlocked homescreen and it just stays there, instead of locking itself normally. This is really weird, and happens even if the phone is in my pocket (so it's not sensor-related like whatsapp pop-ups for example). Also not really safe i'd say. If I select another lockscreen method, it behaves normally (showing, for example, unlock pattern for a certain amount of time before turning the monitor off again.)
Anyone experiencing the same issue?

http://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus5/comments/1q04f7/nexus_5_unlocks_itself_after_a_missed_call/
This is the only other reporting I found on the web. Can anyone test this? It's really fast and easy, and I think this could be a pretty serious issue.

My phone (pin locked) doesn't do that. Phone stays locked. Is your phone kept unlocked?

jj14 said:
My phone (pin locked) doesn't do that. Phone stays locked. Is your phone kept unlocked?
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Yes. I don't really like the pin/passcode unlock (also don't really need it). Classic slide is simple and fast enough, but it's crazy that it stays unlocked after a missed call.
Also, I noticed that it automatically enters the last application that was open the last time you locked it, creating even more concerns (last online on messaging applications, online status in facebook, ecc.)
Just imagine you boss calling you, with no luck, and founding out a second later you're online in Facebook. Just because you were ignoring your phone, while driving for example.

themcfly said:
Yes. I don't really like the pin/passcode unlock (also don't really need it). Classic slide is simple and fast enough, but it's crazy that it stays unlocked after a missed call.
Also, I noticed that it automatically enters the last application that was open the last time you locked it, creating even more concerns (last online on messaging applications, online status in facebook, ecc.)
Just imagine you boss calling you, with no luck, and founding out a second later you're online in Facebook. Just because you were ignoring your phone, while driving for example.
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I agree - that should not be the expected behavior

nexus5 32gb here, exactly the same behavior.. I had to enable a pin/password unlock method because every missed call would unlock my phone, even in my pocket..

I have the same issue.
Maybe it is because of the app Light Flow Lite ?

mr_smith1 said:
I have the same issue.
Maybe it is because of the app Light Flow Lite ?
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I thought this as well, but then I tried it on my friends N5 and had the same behavior, without light flow. I think many of us actually discovered this trying notifications in Light Flow (i bought the pro version) but it's not related to that.
kowloon12 said:
nexus5 32gb here, exactly the same behavior.. I had to enable a pin/password unlock method because every missed call would unlock my phone, even in my pocket..
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Me too, but I hate it because I can't swipe down from the top to quickly see my notification without unlocking the device first.
Let me know if you guys have any advice on this issue, also report it in this thread to keep it bumped and see if anyone is reporting any solution.

themcfly said:
Me too, but I hate it because I can't swipe down from the top to quickly see my notification without unlocking the device first.
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exactly this, it was so useful to just throw a glance to the notifications to decide if open them or simply clean them away

Yes same here, this looks to be a bug surely?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app

OK thanks,
I reported the problem on google discussion (I copy/paste our first topic because you explained the problem very well ^^).
the URL:
"https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!category-topic/nexus/nexus-5/KML5nWW9q6o"

mr_smith1 said:
OK thanks,
I reported the problem on google discussion (I copy/paste our first topic because you explained the problem very well ^^).
the URL:
"https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!category-topic/nexus/nexus-5/KML5nWW9q6o"
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Nice one, I have posted in that discussion as well. Hopefully we will get a response.

Others have the same problem, do you know how to report a problem to google ?

I just tried it on my phone, called from my desk number, missed call. It did open the phone all the way, but the screen turned back off in 5 seconds, per my settings.
My phones is currently stock, have not rooted or unlocked the bootloader yet. Only UI modification apps are Widgetzoid and Dashclock, I wanted to stay stock for a bit.
Sorry, that you are having issues. Unfortunately sometimes the easiest way to figure out what is causing the problems is to do a factory reset, and re-dowload your apps one by one, to see what is causing the problem.

Ok, but a several people have the same issue ...
Anyway, I think I will tri not to miss a call whenever the phone is in my pocket !

Zandeer said:
I just tried it on my phone, called from my desk number, missed call. It did open the phone all the way, but the screen turned back off in 5 seconds, per my settings.
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I don't like setting the screen timeout so short, many thimes i just place the phone on my desk while messaging and I want the screen to stay on, for at least 2 minutes.
And when I lock my phone to keep it in my pocket, it's supposed to stay locked and ignore any unintended touches as soon as i slide to unlock, which was originally introduced to prevent an unlock by accident. Yes, I could lower my screen timeout to 5 seconds, but that does not solve the problem because still unintended touches can occur in that time frame.

themcfly said:
I don't like setting the screen timeout so short, many thimes i just place the phone on my desk while messaging and I want the screen to stay on, for at least 2 minutes.
And when I lock my phone to keep it in my pocket, it's supposed to stay locked and ignore any unintended touches as soon as i slide to unlock, which was originally introduced to prevent an unlock by accident. Yes, I could lower my screen timeout to 5 seconds, but that does not solve the problem because still unintended touches can occur in that time frame.
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I wasn't sing o set your screen lock time to what I have it set at, I was just saying that it did re-lock. However, you are right, IMO it should not completely unlock the screen when the phone is ringing.
Though I have never not had a passcode on my phone, so not sure if that is how it always behaves. Was just trying to test and be helpful.

I sent a message to the google team, let's wait and see.
here is a link to see the bug :"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSTq8Xhe6Kc&"

Zandeer said:
I wasn't sing o set your screen lock time to what I have it set at, I was just saying that it did re-lock. However, you are right, IMO it should not completely unlock the screen when the phone is ringing.
Though I have never not had a passcode on my phone, so not sure if that is how it always behaves. Was just trying to test and be helpful.
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Thanks for testing, I was wondering if this could have been related to root / unlocked bootloader somehow but you have confirmed this is not the case as it happens on a totally stock phone.

good catch there. same issue here.
at least a Google employee has responded to the topic created HERE. Maybe that will expedite then pushing out an update ASAP.

[Q] Can't type after unlock

Hey all,
I'm curious if any of you are having this issue.
Basically, I'll lock my phone then get a text, groupme, or hangouts message and then unlock and swipe down to see my notifications/messages, then I will tap on one to respond and then go to type and nothing will appear. The word suggestions at the top of the keyboard are accurate to what I'm typing, but nothing appears.
If I close the app and re-open that resolves the issue.
Sometimes re-locking and waiting a bit will resolve the issue as well.
This has also occurred in Safe Mode for me.
Nexus 5
4.4.4
Stock
Apex Launcher
Textra, Hangouts, Groupme
Stock Google Keyboard
I created this thread because I couldn't find anything else already posted: https://productforums.google.com/fo...footer#!msg/hangouts/4K5CH4O4v-w/MOuJ3Q3PRMkJ
Similar thread from 2012: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/help/keyboard-type-unlock-whatsapp-t1557459
Thank you,
-Fo

Not exactly what you're going through, but when I try to type in Chrome (forum replies, reddit, etc) my keyboard will lock up for a good 30-45 seconds and I have to wait for it to catch up. It's completely frustrating.
FoRealz said:
Hey all,
I'm curious if any of you are having this issue.
Basically, I'll lock my phone then get a text, groupme, or hangouts message and then unlock and swipe down to see my notifications/messages, then I will tap on one to respond and then go to type and nothing will appear. The word suggestions at the top of the keyboard are accurate to what I'm typing, but nothing appears.
If I close the app and re-open that resolves the issue.
Sometimes re-locking and waiting a bit will resolve the issue as well.
This has also occurred in Safe Mode for me.
Nexus 5
4.4.4
Stock
Apex Launcher
Textra, Hangouts, Groupme
Stock Google Keyboard
I created this thread because I couldn't find anything else already posted: https://productforums.google.com/fo...footer#!msg/hangouts/4K5CH4O4v-w/MOuJ3Q3PRMkJ
Similar thread from 2012: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/help/keyboard-type-unlock-whatsapp-t1557459
Thank you,
-Fo
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entropism said:
Not exactly what you're going through, but when I try to type in Chrome (forum replies, reddit, etc) my keyboard will lock up for a good 30-45 seconds and I have to wait for it to catch up. It's completely frustrating.
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Not the same issue, but I also have the same issue in Chrome and Firefox. So you are not alone, but that's not the issue I'm referring to for this thread.

Google Keyboard slow to open after unlocking via fingerprint

Pretty much what the title says. My Samsung S6 is set up to use the Google keyboard and the Google Now launcher.
I'll receive a notification for a message, tap the notification, then hold my finger over the scanner to unlock and go directly to the app that notified me.
The phone unlocks fine, and I'm taken directly to the app (usually Facebook or SMS)
Normally, the first thing I'll want to do is reply to the message for which I was notified, so I'll tap in the text field but receive no response. It sometimes takes several seconds for the phone to respond and display the Google keyboard. This doesn't occur with the Samsung keyboard.
Has anyone else experienced this, or have a fix?

Luefox said:
Pretty much what the title says. My Samsung S6 is set up to use the Google keyboard and the Google Now launcher.
I'll receive a notification for a message, tap the notification, then hold my finger over the scanner to unlock and go directly to the app that notified me.
The phone unlocks fine, and I'm taken directly to the app (usually Facebook or SMS)
Normally, the first thing I'll want to do is reply to the message for which I was notified, so I'll tap in the text field but receive no response. It sometimes takes several seconds for the phone to respond and display the Google keyboard. This doesn't occur with the Samsung keyboard.
Has anyone else experienced this, or have a fix?
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I also have this issue. I thought locking the keyboard in the memory would resolve it but nope. No idea what causes it. I managed to fix it a while back but I have no idea what I did that fixed it.

Luefox said:
Pretty much what the title says. My Samsung S6 is set up to use the Google keyboard and the Google Now launcher.
I'll receive a notification for a message, tap the notification, then hold my finger over the scanner to unlock and go directly to the app that notified me.
The phone unlocks fine, and I'm taken directly to the app (usually Facebook or SMS)
Normally, the first thing I'll want to do is reply to the message for which I was notified, so I'll tap in the text field but receive no response. It sometimes takes several seconds for the phone to respond and display the Google keyboard. This doesn't occur with the Samsung keyboard.
Has anyone else experienced this, or have a fix?
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Clear the app data for Google Keyboard. That seems to have fixed it for me.

hillbeast said:
Clear the app data for Google Keyboard. That seems to have fixed it for me.
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This works for me temporarily, but it's usually within a day or two that the keyboard becomes slow to respond again.
If left alone for long enough without clearing the data, it becomes slow to respond just switching between apps too.

Lock Screen Notifications.

Hey all,
For the life of me I can't get notifications to show up my lock screen. I have tried enabling it in settings but no dice. Even when I put down the notification bar on the lock screen it is still empty. Any help would be appreciated as this is getting a bit annoying.

Datafiend said:
Hey all,
For the life of me I can't get notifications to show up my lock screen. I have tried enabling it in settings but no dice. Even when I put down the notification bar on the lock screen it is still empty. Any help would be appreciated as this is getting a bit annoying.
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If you have already anable lockscreen notification then you must check from general settings, apps and one by one check
the menu notification if you have anable lockscreen notification there too

tsiglas said:
If you have already anable lockscreen notification then you must check from general settings, apps and one by one check
the menu notification if you have anable lockscreen notification there too
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Tyvm. Would you happen to know if there is any way to show all items that are currently in notification bar on my lock screen and not just newly received/unread items? I like to have access to my Play Music and Pocket Cast notification widgets all times.

Datafiend said:
Hey all,
For the life of me I can't get notifications to show up my lock screen. I have tried enabling it in settings but no dice. Even when I put down the notification bar on the lock screen it is still empty. Any help would be appreciated as this is getting a bit annoying.
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I emailed Huawei Tech Support yesterday regarding this issue. I was prompted to call in to tech support for further assistance, and told by a service rep that this is a known software issue. Along with led notification light also, she then created a ticket for me... I asked her if there would be an update correcting the issue soon? She placed me on a brief hold then returned stating that; "eta should be about mid March!" ?
I refused to trouble shoot with her due to the phone surprisingly deciding to display notifications and notification light by itself!
After pressing lock button and viewing lockscreen again, NOTHING BUT DATE & TIME.... It's been intermittent ever since, although play music seems to efficiently control lock screen with image and track controls every time!

samsmalls said:
I emailed Huawei Tech Support yesterday regarding this issue. I was prompted to call in to tech support for further assistance, and told by a service rep that this is a known software issue. Along with led notification light also, she then created a ticket for me... I asked her if there would be an update correcting the issue soon? She placed me on a brief hold then returned stating that; "eta should be about mid March!"
I refused to trouble shoot with her due to the phone surprisingly deciding to display notifications and notification light by itself!
After pressing lock button and viewing lockscreen again, NOTHING BUT DATE & TIME.... It's been intermittent ever since, although play music seems to efficiently control lock screen with image and track controls every time!
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Why do they say it's a known issue when some, like me, do get notifications? Although, I do notice that I do not always get notifications from my news app, etc. But in whole, I am getting my Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, CNN, nottifications. You are not getting anything at all in your lockscreen?
I'm using the US version

rimz808 said:
Why do they say it's a known issue when some, like me, do get notifications? Although, I do notice that I do not always get notifications from my news app, etc. But in whole, I am getting my Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, CNN, nottifications. You are not getting anything at all in your lockscreen?
I'm using the US version
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Yes throughout the day I will see them, but they're inconsistent, and intermittent! For example just listening to a music app during one record I can power on screen... see title and artist... Power off screen.... 5 secs later, power on screen.... Noting! It's the same thing with messages, they should remain there "on lock screen" until they're are checked or acknowledged, via lock screen, home screen, or task bar!
US version as well, and it's same with led notification light!?

samsmalls said:
Yes throughout the day I will see them, but they're inconsistent, and intermittent! For example just listening to a music app during one record I can power on screen... see title and artist... Power off screen.... 5 secs later, power on screen.... Noting! It's the same thing with messages, they should remain there "on lock screen" until they're are checked or acknowledged, via lock screen, home screen, or task bar!
US version as well, and it's same with led notification light!
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Did you make sure that those apps that you want to receive notifications from aren't set to sleep when the screen Locks?
Settings > Battery > Close app after screen lock

rimz808 said:
Did you make sure that those apps that you want to receive notifications from aren't set to sleep when the screen Locks?
Settings > Battery > Close app after screen lock
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I appreciate it! After checking here all my apps are set to "don't close".

*Bump* Guys has this issue been consistently fixed with the latest updates? This was honestly my only legitimate knock on the Mate 9 software... Appreciate your input! Thanks!

You need to go to the themes app and enable magazine unlock in the screen lock settings. It's the one one that will allow notifications on the lock screen.

tboy2000 said:
You need to go to the themes app and enable magazine unlock in the screen lock settings. It's the one one that will allow notifications on the lock screen.
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Thanks bud! Can anyone else confirm this? I sold my Mate 9, and one of the major reasons was this... Can someone please confirm this setting enables, consistent notifications on the lock screen, including video playback capabilities like Google Play Music or YouTube being screen casted? Thanks!

ProFragger said:
Thanks bud! Can anyone else confirm this? I sold my Mate 9, and one of the major reasons was this... Can someone please confirm this setting enables, consistent notifications on the lock screen, including video playback capabilities like Google Play Music or YouTube being screen casted? Thanks!
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Confirmed from my side. Enable magazine unlock in the screen lock settings is mandatory to get notifications .

ProFragger said:
Thanks bud! Can anyone else confirm this? I sold my Mate 9, and one of the major reasons was this... Can someone please confirm this setting enables, consistent notifications on the lock screen, including video playback capabilities like Google Play Music or YouTube being screen casted? Thanks!
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Definitely confirmed. I am using magazine unlock and constantly get lock screen notifications. Also yes to media controls for casting, music play etc. Huawei should make it clear in manual that only way to get lock screen notifications it to use magazine unlock.
Now go rebuy the Mate 9. It's an excellent phone ?

pitapart said:
Confirmed from my side. Enable magazine unlock in the screen lock settings is mandatory to get notifications .
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Thank you bud!
tboy2000 said:
Definitely confirmed. I am using magazine unlock and constantly get lock screen notifications. Also yes to media controls for casting, music play etc. Huawei should make it clear in manual that only way to get lock screen notifications it to use magazine unlock.
Now go rebuy the Mate 9. It's an excellent phone
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Thanks as well and... Yes Sir! ?

Guys, sorry to rehash this issue, but has anyone figured out how to ALWAYS display the notifications in the notifications tray to the lockscreen? I bought the phone again, but I'm not seeing the notifications mirrored in the unlocked phone's notification trade... Like EVERY other Android phone. Let me explain:
I get a WhatsApp message, it will show up on the lockscreen. Say I then unlock the phone, don't do ANYTHING to the WhatsApp notification. The phone locks again and this time... No notification on the lock screen, despite me not acknowledging it!
Has anyone been able to solve for me? Perhaps a other lock screen app you use maybe?
Thank you! This phone is so perfect, the software is slightly off though, but maybe you guys have this solution! ?

Same thing here, I think all you can do is wait for an update, but don't get your hopes up ...

arminbih said:
Same thing here, I think all you can do is wait for an update, but don't get your hopes up ...
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Thank you for the input, friend. All these updates since launch, can't believe they haven't fixed something that is native across all other Android phones... I wonder if their other phones with EMUI do the same thing? Can anyone confirm?
If there really are no other options... Can you guys recommend alternative lock screen apps you may be using? I tried Flotify, but the stupid thing didn't display the Music player or YouTube casting controls on the lockscreen and the quick reply was weak... ?
Thank you!

ProFragger said:
Thank you for the input, friend. All these updates since launch, can't believe they haven't fixed something that is native across all other Android phones... I wonder if their other phones with EMUI do the same thing? Can anyone confirm?
If there really are no other options... Can you guys recommend alternative lock screen apps you may be using? I tried Flotify, but the stupid thing didn't display the Music player or YouTube casting controls on the lockscreen and the quick reply was weak...
Thank you!
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It displays Spotify controls anyway, although a bit too big :/
Sad thing about Floatify is that the timeout of your screen is always set to 30 seconds, regardless of what you set it to in Settings - display. Until you pay for pro... Then you can change it.
I did however notice that Spotify functions without Floatify now. I'm on c432B185. I wonder if Huawei fixed it. A lot of other notifications that wouldn't display on lockscreen before works as well.

ante0 said:
It displays Spotify controls anyway, although a bit too big :/
Sad thing about Floatify is that the timeout of your screen is always set to 30 seconds, regardless of what you set it to in Settings - display. Until you pay for pro... Then you can change it.
I did however notice that Spotify functions without Floatify now. I'm on c432B185. I wonder if Huawei fixed it. A lot of other notifications that wouldn't display on lockscreen before works as well.
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Yes Sir - YouTube casting, TuneIn Radio also work without the Flotify lockscreen, however, other notifications I have tested, Google, WhatsApp, Textra, etc... show up once, you unlock the phone, not check the notifications, come back, and it's no longer there !
I cannot believe this does not bother anyone else, other than you and I, it seems !

ProFragger said:
Yes Sir - YouTube casting, TuneIn Radio also work without the Flotify lockscreen, however, other notifications I have tested, Google, WhatsApp, Textra, etc... show up once, you unlock the phone, not check the notifications, come back, and it's no longer there !
I cannot believe this does not bother anyone else, other than you and I, it seems !
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OH yeah. Just did notice Textra only displays once. It could be some kind of "security". :/

Text input unresponsive after unlocking phone?

Sorry for the weird title, I didn't really know how to concisely describe this issue. I still don't fully understand what triggers it but basically I've noticed that if I lock my phone while on a text chat (in either Textra or Facebook Messenger but probably includes all text chats), then unlock it to reply, I can't click on the text input box or hit the navbar back button for 3-5 seconds. This can also happen while my phone is unlocked when I'm switching through apps so I wouldn't directly blame the action of being locked. I know the phone isn't frozen because I can still hit the back button at the top left corner of the screen fine.
It almost looks as if though it's navbar-related because the pill is white when I unlock the phone, then after a few seconds when it's responsive again the pill is grey. My previous phone was a Oneplus 3 and it never had any issues like this (although it had physical buttons for navigation, not a navbar) so I'm wondering if this is an issue or if this is by design for some reason. I've tested each of the navbar options (traditional navbar, pill, and gesture) and none of them resolve the issue so maybe it really isn't.
One other detail I noticed is that the cursor also doesn't blink for those 3-5 seconds, and then when it starts blinking again I can start typing so it could be something else.
I just find it annoying to have to wait a few seconds whenever I want to unlock my phone and reply to a text and this doesn't seem like regular behaviour, has anyone else heard of or experienced this and know of a fix?
Videos of the issue:
In Textra:
https://imgur.com/X0lw47J
In Facebook Messenger:
https://imgur.com/1IrRfPY

It could be part of the same ghost touch bug. Did you tried to disable NFC and see if those input lags reduce?

ducted said:
It could be part of the same ghost touch bug. Did you tried to disable NFC and see if those input lags reduce?
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I've had NFC disabled since I got the phone so that isn't it.
I don't think it's ghost touch-related since it doesn't happen sporadically, it just seems to be when I open a text chat app or something too quick which doesn't make sense. Perhaps I can record the issue and upload a video to more clearly show what happens.

I just added videos of the issue to the OP.

That looks weird, did you tried to use the gesture navbar only or the one with all the buttons? I would try also another keyboard just to discard any GBoard related issue.

I've tried every other navbar type (including the one with just gestures and no bar) and the results are the same. I have also tried a different keyboard (Fleksy) and again, same issue. I had essentially the exact same setup as far as apps go on my Oneplus 3 and its fine, so I'm thinking it has to do with either a new version of android or the new OxygenOS but I have no idea.