Change Android Keyboard Autocorrect & Haptics Settings

This guide shows you how to adjust your Android keyboard’s autocorrect and haptic feedback settings, so you can stop frustrating word replacements and control the vibration when you type. You’ll learn where to find these options on both Gboard (the default on most devices) and Samsung Keyboard, plus how to tweak related suggestions and sounds.

What You’ll Need

An Android phone or tablet with a keyboard app installed (Gboard, Samsung Keyboard, SwiftKey, etc.).
Access to the Settings app or the keyboard’s own settings menu.

Step-by-Step

Open your keyboard settings. The fastest way is to open any app that lets you type (like Messages or Notes), tap a text field to bring up the keyboard, then tap the gear icon (âš™ï¸�) on the keyboard’s top bar. If you don’t see it, tap the four-square grid icon to expand the menu first. Alternatively, go to your phone’s Settings â†’ System â†’ Languages & input â†’ On-screen keyboard and select your keyboard.
Choose your keyboard. If you have multiple keyboards installed, select the one you actually use (e.g., Gboard, Samsung Keyboard).
Find text correction settings. In Gboard, tap Text correction. In Samsung Keyboard, tap Smart typing or More typing options (depending on your model).
Turn autocorrect on or off. Look for a toggle labeled Auto-correction (Gboard) or Auto replace (Samsung). Turn it off to stop automatic word changes, or leave it on and adjust the aggression level if available (e.g., Gboard offers Modest, Aggressive, or Very aggressive).
Customize suggestion strip. If you want to see word suggestions without auto-replacing, ensure Show suggestion strip is on. You can also enable Next word suggestions (Gboard) to predict the following word.
Add or remove personal words. In Gboard, tap Personal dictionary to add names or slang you don’t want changed. In Samsung, go to My dictionary under the same settings menu.
Adjust haptic feedback. Return to the main keyboard settings. Look for Preferences (Gboard) or Keyboard tap feedback (Samsung). Find the Haptic feedback on keypress toggle and turn it on or off. Some keyboards let you set the strength (e.g., Light, Medium, Strong).
Test your changes. Open any text field and type a misspelled word to see if autocorrect behaves as you want. Also, press a key to feel the vibration strength.

Common Mistakes

Turning off the wrong toggle. Many users disable Suggestions thinking it’s the same as autocorrect. Suggestions just show words above the keyboard; autocorrect actually replaces what you type. Keep suggestions on if you still want word predictions.
Expecting instant changes. Some keyboards cache your typing habits. After changing settings, it may take a few days for the keyboard to stop â€œcorrectingâ€� words you’ve added to your dictionary.
Forgetting per-app settings. Some apps (like password fields) force autocorrect off. Don’t be alarmed if your changes don’t apply there.
Ignoring the physical keyboard setting. If you use a Bluetooth keyboard, haptic feedback for the on-screen keyboard won’t affect it. Look for separate options under Physical keyboard.

Tips

Use the personal dictionary. Instead of turning autocorrect off entirely, add your frequently misspelled words or names to the dictionary. This way, autocorrect still helps with typos but leaves your special words alone.
Reduce vibration strength. If the default haptic is too strong, choose a lighter setting. On Gboard, go to Preferences â†’ Haptic feedback on keypress and select Light.
Clear learned data. If autocorrect keeps making bad suggestions, clear the keyboard’s learned words. In Gboard, go to Settings â†’ Advanced â†’ Clear learned data. In Samsung, Settings â†’ General management â†’ Keyboard settings â†’ Reset to default settings.
Try a different keyboard. If Gboard’s autocorrect still annoys you, try SwiftKey or another keyboard. Each has its own algorithm and settings.

Troubleshooting

Autocorrect still changing words after turning it off. Some keyboards have a separate â€œauto-replaceâ€� setting. Check if there’s an Auto replacement or Auto-edit option and disable it. Also, ensure you’re editing the correct keyboardâ€”if you have multiple, the one you’re typing with might not be the one you changed.

Haptic feedback not working. First, make sure your phone’s system vibration is enabled (Settings â†’ Sound & vibration â†’ Vibration & haptics). Then, in the keyboard settings, check that haptic feedback is on. If it’s still not working, restart your phone. Some devices have a battery saver mode that disables haptics.

Settings menu is different. Manufacturers often customize Android. If you can’t find the options, search for â€œkeyboardâ€� in your phone’s Settings app, or open the keyboard app’s own help. For Samsung, look for General management â†’ Keyboard settings; for Pixel, System â†’ Languages & input â†’ On-screen keyboard â†’ Gboard.

Changes not saving. Force-stop the keyboard app and reopen it. In Gboard, go to Settings â†’ Apps â†’ Gboard â†’ Force stop. Then try again.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I turn off autocorrect on my Samsung Galaxy?

Open Settings â†’ General management â†’ Keyboard settings â†’ Smart typing, then toggle off Auto replace.

Why does my keyboard vibrate even with haptics off?

Your phone’s system haptic settings might be overriding the keyboard. Check Settings â†’ Sound & vibration â†’ Vibration & haptics and turn off Touch vibration.

Can I make autocorrect less aggressive instead of turning it off?

Yes. In Gboard, go to Text correction â†’ Auto-correction and choose Modest. In Samsung, look for Auto replace and select Suggest instead of Replace.

How do I add a word to the dictionary?

In Gboard, type the word, then tap the suggestion bar that shows the word with a â€œ+â€� icon. In Samsung, go to Settings â†’ General management â†’ Keyboard settings â†’ My dictionary and add it manually.

Will these settings sync across devices?

Some keyboards, like Gboard, can sync your dictionary and settings if you’re signed in to your Google account. Check the keyboard’s settings for a â€œSyncâ€� option.

Why does autocorrect still change words in some apps?

Certain apps (like password fields or search bars) disable autocorrect for security or usability. This is normal and cannot be overridden.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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