That "Unfortunately, Keyboard has stopped" pop-up on your Honor Magic 7 Pro can really kill your flow. It's a common hiccup on Android, and MagicOS 9.0 is no exception. The good news is you can almost always get it working again with a few simple steps.
Force Stop and Restart the Keyboard
This is the quickest fix and often works right away. It just closes the app completely and lets it start fresh. Head to Settings > Apps.
Tap the three-dot menu in the top right and select Show system apps. Scroll down and find Honor Keyboard (or the name of any third-party keyboard you use, like Gboard). Tap on it, then hit Force Stop and confirm.
Now, just back out and try opening any app where you can type. I've seen this clear up temporary glitches more times than I can count.
Give Your Phone a Fresh Start
If force stopping didn't do the trick, a full restart is your next best move. It clears out any temporary system bugs that might be interfering.
Just press and hold the power button until the power menu appears, then tap Restart. If the screen is completely unresponsive, you can force a restart by holding the power button down for a solid 10 seconds or more until you feel it vibrate and see the Honor logo.
Clear the Keyboard's Cache and Data
Corrupted temporary files can definitely cause this error. Clearing the cache is safe and won't delete your personal data, but clearing the data will reset the keyboard to its default settings. You'll lose custom dictionaries and any personalized layouts.
Go back to Settings > Apps and find your keyboard app again. This time, tap on Storage & cache. Tap Clear cache first and test the keyboard.
If it's still broken, come back here and tap Clear storage or Clear data. Confirm the action. After doing this, you might need to go through the keyboard's initial setup again.
Update Everything
An outdated keyboard app or system software can lead to conflicts. Let's get everything up to date. First, open the Google Play Store, tap your profile icon, and go to Manage apps & device.
Under "Updates available," see if your keyboard app is listed. If you use Honor Keyboard, it might update through the Play Store or the built-in AppGallery. Update it if you can.
Next, check for a system update. Go to Settings > System & updates > Software update. Honor frequently pushes out patches that fix these kinds of app stability issues.
Reset Your Keyboard Settings
If a weird setting is causing the crash, resetting the keyboard can help. The path in MagicOS is a little different from stock Android. Go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input.
Tap on On-screen keyboard and then select the keyboard you're using (like Honor Keyboard). Look for an option labeled Reset settings or something similar. This will wipe your personalizations but can resolve configuration conflicts.
Boot Into Safe Mode
This is a great way to check if a recently downloaded app is causing the problem. Safe mode disables all third-party apps. To enter it, press and hold the power button until the power off menu appears.
Then, press and hold the Power off option on your screen. A prompt will ask if you want to reboot to safe mode. Tap OK. If your keyboard works perfectly in safe mode, you know a downloaded app is the culprit.
You'll need to restart your phone normally to exit safe mode. Then, try uninstalling apps you installed just before the keyboard problem started.
Try a Different Keyboard App
Sometimes the simplest solution is to just switch. Installing a popular third-party keyboard like Gboard or SwiftKey from the Play Store gives you an immediate workaround. Once installed, go to Settings > System & updates > Language & input > On-screen keyboard to set it as your default.
This can help you figure out if the problem is with the Honor Keyboard specifically or with the system itself. If a third-party keyboard works fine, you can stick with it or use the time to troubleshoot the original one.
Reset All System Settings
This is a bigger step, but it doesn't delete your photos, messages, or apps. It will reset all your system settings, like Wi-Fi passwords, Bluetooth pairings, and display preferences, back to factory defaults. It's useful for clearing out any deep system misconfiguration.
On your Magic 7 Pro, go to Settings > System & updates > Reset. Tap on Reset all settings and enter your lock screen password if asked. Confirm the reset. Your phone will reboot, and you'll have to reconfigure your preferences, but your data will be safe.
Check for App Conflicts in Background
Some apps, especially those with accessibility features or clipboard managers, can interfere with the keyboard. If you've tried safe mode and the keyboard worked, this is your next step. Go to Settings > Apps and look at your most recently installed or updated apps.
Try uninstalling them one by one, testing the keyboard after each one. It's a bit tedious, but it's the surest way to find a bad actor. Pay special attention to any app that has permission to "Display over other apps" or uses accessibility services.