[MCPE-11654] Backspace doesn't delete characters and Typing doesn't show on iOS and Android Devices Created: 19/Nov/15  Updated: 01/Sep/16  Resolved: 01/Sep/16

Status: Resolved
Project: Minecraft (Bedrock codebase)
Component/s: None
Affects Version/s: 0.13.0, 0.14.3, 0.15.0 Realms Alpha build 4
Fix Version/s: None

Type: Bug
Reporter: Legoboy 0215
Resolution: Cannot Reproduce Votes: 4
Labels: None

Attachments: PNG File Screenshot_2016-04-28-17-57-11.png     JPEG File image.jpg    
Issue Links:
Duplicate
duplicates MCPE-11728 Not able to change/edit userid Resolved
duplicates MCPE-11790 Text just doesn't write correctly Resolved
is duplicated by MCPE-11819 unable to type Ip or Port: glitch. Resolved
is duplicated by MCPE-11839 Backspace won't work when typing. Resolved
is duplicated by MCPE-11857 Can't type usernames Resolved
is duplicated by MCPE-11875 Backspacing does not erase previous l... Resolved
is duplicated by MCPE-11882 Backspace will not erase previous letter Resolved
is duplicated by MCPE-11924 13.0 cant delete any letter ..cursor... Resolved
is duplicated by MCPE-11979 Backspace and typing Resolved
Relates
relates to MCPE-8763 Formatted Text Deletion Bug for iOS Resolved
relates to MCPE-11905 Server port Resolved
relates to MCPE-14417 Cannot Type Text After Left Clicking ... Resolved
relates to MCPE-11812 No visible text when typing in chat Resolved
relates to MCPE-16803 Cursor Does Not Move with Arrow Keys Resolved
Confirmation Status: Unconfirmed
Platform: Tablet - iOS - iPad 2

 Description   

Simply, when I type it works, but when I press the backspace button on the keyboard it has no impact on the text. Now I CAN'T even type!



 Comments   
Comment by gatharian [ 14/Jun/16 ]

Does this bug affect 0.15.0? If so please respond.

My android device no longer has this issue.

Comment by kaleb418 [ 13/May/16 ]

Again, awaiting confirmation if this affects 0.14.2

Comment by kaleb418 [ 13/May/16 ]

To return to 0.14.2, delete the app and re-install it. This won't delete any of your worlds unless you have a different software cleaning it.

-rplatham

Comment by gatharian [ 13/May/16 ]

kaleb418 There hasn't been an update for Android devices running 0.15.0 realms to 0.14.2 or higher to fix this, so this issue still affects 0.15.0 Realms Build 4 which is what I'm currently on. Awaiting the next release to see if this is still an issue on my device.

Comment by kaleb418 [ 11/May/16 ]

This issue is invalid, unless it affects 0.14.2 as well. Can anyone confirm it for 0.14.2?

Comment by gatharian [ 29/Apr/16 ]

This is an issue with Android devices too.
My device: Samsung Galaxy Tab 4.
Affects 0.15.0 Realms Build 4.

Comment by David Rodgers [ 17/Dec/15 ]

Backspace works for me in 0.13.1 as well, Thanks!

And the chat window issue is here: https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MCPE-11812

Comment by James Kevin Foley [ 16/Dec/15 ]

I have the same problem, yet I use an Apple not IOS.
And the delete button works on the chat, but I still can't see what I'm typing.
This bug is getting really annoying so please find the solution!

Comment by David Rodgers [ 16/Dec/15 ]

I was wrong, I have an iphone 4, not 4s and it cannot be updated past ios 7.1.2

Comment by Legoboy 0215 [ 16/Dec/15 ]

Nope. Backspace works but when you chat your screen is black.

Comment by Legoboy 0215 [ 16/Dec/15 ]

Fixed in 0.13.1.Thanks!

Comment by John Myers [ 12/Dec/15 ]

This seems to be resolved for MPE on iOS 9.2. I was having the same problem (on iPad), backspace would not delete characters, and couldn't type any other characters reliably. Seems to be resolved after updating to iOS 9.2, with no other updates to Minecraft, etc.

Comment by 13efe14 [ 10/Dec/15 ]

I have the same problem.
So I can't enjoy any servers because the "invalid username" that I can change...

I'm using iOS 7 (7.1.2) and it is the last update I can get for iPhone 4.

It seems the problem is on iOS 7 and 0.13.0 version of MPE.

Sorry about my poor English.

Comment by Legoboy 0215 [ 27/Nov/15 ]

Dude we don't want to. It is a MCPE bug, why bother?

Comment by Justin Casalandra [ 27/Nov/15 ]

Guys update your device this will fix the bug.

Comment by Justin Casalandra [ 27/Nov/15 ]

I am having the same problem. Is there a fix?

Comment by Legoboy 0215 [ 26/Nov/15 ]

iOS 7 causes this.

Comment by Leonardo [ 26/Nov/15 ]

Same two issuses.. I simply cant type on anything because the bacspace just moves between the letters and the spacebar too and sometimes it just separates the letters making stuff worst. And the chat becomes black too. It is an ios only glitch problem. I have ios 7 ipad mini and ios 6 ipod 4th generation, but the problem is on the ipad.

Comment by rplatham [ 24/Nov/15 ]

dsrodgers1971 yes please open a new ticket (well do a search first of course) for the separate issue of missing text in chat.

Comment by Michael Montes [ 24/Nov/15 ]

i am having the same issue as well...

Comment by Legoboy 0215 [ 24/Nov/15 ]

It is. You cant see the chat, but at the same time you also can't use backspace. In fact, you can't use backspace in the whole MCPE app.

Comment by David Rodgers [ 24/Nov/15 ]

I can open a separate ticket for the missing text in chat if necessary; I wasn't sure if they were related to a single keyboard issue or two different issues. And I would love to update to ios 8, but itunes won't let me, my 4s iphone is apparently EOL.

Comment by Legoboy 0215 [ 22/Nov/15 ]

The problem is I don't want to lol. This is a MCPE issue, not a system one...

Comment by Noah Glaze [ 22/Nov/15 ]

BUG FIXED: just update your system. My brother had this bug, updated his iPod, and it worked!

Comment by Legoboy 0215 [ 21/Nov/15 ]

I have a reason to believe it only occurs iOS 7 devices. I have a iPhone 4s too, running iOS 8.1. This bug does not occur.

Comment by Legoboy 0215 [ 20/Nov/15 ]

Sorry! And thanks David Rodgers for specifying the issue. Yes, I believe these are different issues

Comment by rplatham [ 20/Nov/15 ]

Thanks dsrodgers1971. I presume these are two separate bugs. I.e. no text visible in chat happens whether or not you've hit backspace?

Comment by David Rodgers [ 20/Nov/15 ]

Using the backspace button in World Name field, Seed field, or Chat box does not delete the text that is present. It simply moves the cursor to the left.

Additionally when using chat you can not see what you are typing, you get your keyboard and a black screen, no text.

iphone 4s, ios 7.1.2, mcpe 0.13.0 alpha

Comment by Legoboy 0215 [ 19/Nov/15 ]

First, launch MCPE. Then you can't use the backspace button any where there is a text box in MCPE .

Comment by rplatham [ 19/Nov/15 ]

Legoboy, can you describe how to reproduce the bug and what you did to cause you to be unable to type?

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