[MCPE-10353] Some keyboard keys are dead Created: 28/Aug/15  Updated: 27/Feb/21  Resolved: 03/Aug/17

Status: Resolved
Project: Minecraft (Bedrock codebase)
Component/s: None
Affects Version/s: 0.12.1 Pre-release, 0.12.1 Beta 1, 0.12.1 Beta 2, 0.12.1 Beta 3, 0.12.1 Beta 4, 0.12.1 Beta 5, 0.12.1 Beta 6, 0.12.1 Beta 7, 0.12.1 Beta 8, 0.12.1 Beta 9, 0.12.1 Beta 10, 0.12.1 Beta 11, 0.13.1, 0.14.0 Beta 1, 0.14.0 Beta 2, 0.14.0 Beta 3, 0.14.2, 0.15.0, 0.15.1 Beta 1, 0.15.6, 0.15.90.0, 0.16.1, 0.17.0.2, 1.0.0, 1.0.5.13, 1.1.0.9
Fix Version/s: 0.15.90.7, 1.1.4.51

Type: Bug
Reporter: Yazan Al-Habal
Resolution: Fixed Votes: 8
Labels: controls, keyboard

Issue Links:
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Confirmation Status: Confirmed
Platform: Android
CHK:
ADO: 6378

 Description   

Some keyboard keys are working, and others not, like E for opening creative or survival inventory, I tried to jump my character by pressing space, but it wouldn't jump, These are the dead keyboard keys:

1- E for opening inventory
2- Space for jump
and other dead keys

While the other keys:

1- wasd for moving character
2- typing for the chat and fields
3- esc for game menu
and other keys

Steps to reproduce:
1. Get and plug your OTG adapter to your phone
2. Plug your keyboard's USB into OTG Adapter
3. Go to Minecraft PE and click on any worlds
4. Press E and press Space



 Comments   
Comment by James Bond [ 05/Feb/20 ]

This is still an issue, not resolved. Tested on s8+, only bottom row of keys and arrow keys work as valid replacements.

Comment by [Mojang] Mega_Spud (Jay Wells) [ 03/Aug/17 ]

Resolving this issue as fixed, as the issues raised in the description have been fixed for some time.

For the remaining issues, please refer to MCPE-24240.

Comment by Anna Shives [ 15/Jun/17 ]

Same issue in 1.1 with both bluetooth and apple connection keyboard.

Comment by Matt [ 12/Jun/17 ]

I made another report where I still find some of the mentioned problems here and others, MCPE-20741.

Comment by Samuel Collin [ 07/Feb/17 ]

Also, can't use any mouse on a chromebook.

Comment by [Mojang] Mega_Spud (Jay Wells) [ 13/Jan/17 ]

Affects 1.0.0 - Keyboard keys also can't be reassigned on Android with external keyboard.

Comment by solehuddin power [ 07/Dec/16 ]

Before 14 or 15,SHIFT button to fly down works but all changed when mcpe come with exclusive version that include when you tap fly down,the player crouch (can be seen if play multiplayer).

Comment by [Mojang] Mega_Spud (Jay Wells) [ 21/Nov/16 ]

As of 0.17.0.2 this issue is mostly resolved:

These functions mentioned above now work (not exhaustive):

  • W,A,S,D=key for your movement (CTRL+W/double tap W=sprinting)
  • Q=Throwing item (CTRL+Q=throw all items in hotbar)
  • E=open inventory
  • Z=open status effect
  • T=Open chat
  • Esc=used as exit
  • SPACE=jump (double tap SPACE=fly mode in creative,hold SPACE=flying up)

One issue still remaining is left SHIFT to fly down,which still does not work.
edit: Return and backspace keys only work intermittently also.

Comment by [Mojang] Mega_Spud (Jay Wells) [ 07/Nov/16 ]

Reopening as many of the key functions are still missing,

Comment by [Mojang] Mega_Spud (Jay Wells) [ 31/Aug/16 ]

Affects 0.16.0 Beta 1 - Particularly annoying as commands cannot be edited with the backspace key.

Comment by AMAN4700 [ 08/Aug/16 ]

Please respond and add the current version if you can reproduce this issue.

Comment by Isaiah Gonzalez [ 27/Jun/16 ]

Fix for keyboard issue only with 4 Pin Detachable physical keyboard and mouse/touchpad combo

Change tablet language&input settings under physical keyboard (only pops up when the keyboard is attached) to US International as the language. Then enter MCPE settings and change your keyboard settings to QWERTZ and then back to QWERTY and all keys work as they should on Windows 10 version on Minecraft. However the mouse functionality is still not working correctly. The mouse on touch works the exact same as with your finger, click drag rather than drag around and then click to break and place blocks. Please fix the mouse lol

Comment by solehuddin power [ 27/Jun/16 ]

They are not dead but you need to settings your keyboard at tablet settings and MCPE options by OPTIONS > KEYBOARD LAYOUT > "QWERTY" (RECOMMENDED).It is a trick but for working it you must use keyboard and mouse combination.

1.Go to tablet settings.Find Language&Input.
2.Make sure you choose external keyboard (not Google Keyboard) and set it to USA or International mode (QWERTY)
3.Play MCPE,go to OPTIONS > KEYBOARD LAYOUT (find it yourelf choose middle box) > tap "QWERTY"

It's work for me.

Keyboard layout should like this:

W,A,S,D=key for your movement (CTRL+W/double tap W=sprinting)
Q=Throwing item (CTRL+Q=throw all items in hotbar)
E=open iventory
Z=open status effect (I'm not sure yet,I forgot)
C=destroy blocks nearby only (if split mode is on)
T=Open chat
Esc=used as exit
SPACE=jump (double tap SPACE=fly mode in creative,hold SPACE=flying up)
left SHIFT=sneaking (hold left SHIFT=flying down,does not working since 0.15.0 beta till now,0.15.1.2 update)

Comment by [Mojang] Mega_Spud (Jay Wells) [ 06/Apr/16 ]

0.14.1 - Still some Keyboard for Android support bugs, namely:

  • On keyboard, only WASD and Esc work (needs space for jump, E for inventory ect.)

In summary the keyboard and mouse controls on Android do not offer the same functionality as the Win 10 version

Comment by Bando Kaposvari [ 27/Mar/16 ]

This happens to me in 0.14.0! wasd & esc is working but other keys are not.

Comment by Isaiah Gonzalez [ 31/Jan/16 ]

This is now also confirmed on the RCA Viking Pro 10.1 Edition running Android 5.0.

Comment by Isaiah Gonzalez [ 31/Jan/16 ]

Yes it does. It is also appearing in the 0.14.0 Beta builds. 99% of the keys are dead and I have the settings matched up to the type of keyboard I have.

Comment by AMAN4700 [ 31/Jan/16 ]

Does this bug still appear in 0.13.1? If so please respond.

Comment by Isaiah Gonzalez [ 11/Dec/15 ]

Is there a possibility this could be fixed in MCPE's 0.13.1 Build that is hoped/rumored to come out this Wednesday?

Comment by Isaiah Gonzalez [ 02/Dec/15 ]

I use the RCA 7 Voyager II or RCA-RCT6773W22B with Android OS Version, 5.0

Comment by Isaiah Gonzalez [ 02/Dec/15 ]

This same problem is still currently occuring on 0.13.0. I have a full on Micro-USB keyboard without OTG Hub. Esc W, A, S, D work. Forward backward left and right arrow keys also work for movement. But so far every other key does nothing. Using my keyboard I can bring up my menu and I can move in directions. I cant open my inventory, drop my items, move items, etc... To chat you have to tap the chat emblem with either your mouse or your hand. When typing on signs and chat all keys work as normal, its just when you try to use function keys does you keyboard quit working. Please help me here

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