Reset to Defaults
Restore CleverKeys settings to their original state when troubleshooting issues or wanting a fresh start.
Quick Summary
| Reset Type | What’s Affected |
|---|---|
| Clear Cache | Temporary data only |
| Settings Reset | All preferences |
| Clear Dictionary | Personal words |
| Full Reset | Everything (via app data clear) |
Reset Options
Option 1: Clear App Cache
Clears temporary data without affecting settings:
- Go to Android Settings > Apps > CleverKeys > Storage
- Tap Clear Cache
- Keeps all settings and data
Option 2: Clear Personal Dictionary
Removes learned words:
- Open CleverKeys Settings
- Scroll to Privacy section
- Look for dictionary clear option
- Confirm
Option 3: Reset Per-Key Customizations
Restore default short swipe actions:
- Open Settings
- Tap Per-Key Customization in Activities section
- Use Reset All option if available
- Or manually reset each key
Option 4: Full Reset (Clear App Data)
Restores everything to factory state:
| Affected |
|---|
| All settings |
| All customizations |
| Personal dictionary |
| Clipboard history |
| Learned patterns |
How to:
- Go to Android Settings > Apps > CleverKeys > Storage
- Tap Clear Data (or Clear Storage)
- Confirm
- Keyboard returns to factory state
[!WARNING] Clear Data cannot be undone. Use Backup & Restore first if you want to restore later.
Before Resetting
Backup First
Before any destructive reset, consider backing up:
- Open CleverKeys Settings
- Tap Backup & Restore in Activities section
- Tap Export Config
- Save the backup file
See Backup & Restore for details.
Try Less Drastic Options
Before full reset:
- Clear app cache first (doesn’t delete settings)
- Force stop the app
- Android Settings > Apps > CleverKeys > Force Stop
- Restart device
After Resetting
First-Time Setup
After reset, go through setup:
- Enable keyboard in Android system settings
- Set as default keyboard when prompted
- Configure settings as desired
See First-Time Setup for guidance.
Restore from Backup
If you exported a backup:
- Open CleverKeys Settings
- Tap Backup & Restore in Activities section
- Tap Import Config
- Select your backup file
- Settings are restored
Reset for Specific Issues
| Issue | Recommended Reset |
|---|---|
| Wrong predictions | Clear Personal Dictionary |
| Gesture issues | Reset Per-Key Customizations |
| Visual glitches | Clear Cache, then Clear Data |
| Keyboard not appearing | Clear Data + re-enable in Android Settings |
| General weirdness | Full Reset (Clear Data) |
Common Questions
Q: Will reset delete my downloaded language packs?
A: Clear Cache doesn’t. Clear Data will reset to bundled languages only.
Q: Can I undo a reset?
A: No, but you can restore from a Backup & Restore backup file if you made one beforehand.
Q: Will reset fix my keyboard not appearing?
A: Clear Data might help. After clearing, you’ll need to re-enable the keyboard in Android Settings > System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard.
Q: Does uninstalling and reinstalling do the same thing?
A: Yes, but reinstalling is slower and requires you to re-enable the keyboard in system settings.
Q: What’s the difference between Clear Cache and Clear Data?
A: Clear Cache removes temporary files only - your settings stay. Clear Data removes everything including settings, like a fresh install.
Related Topics
- Backup & Restore - Save before reset
- Common Issues - Try fixes first
- First-Time Setup - Setup after reset