On-screen keyboard on newer iOS phones?

Mobile Support
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How in the world do you pull up the on-screen keyboard on newer iOS with the OnlyKey duo plugged in?

I have searched online and have found no solutions. This is quite an oversight and very frustrating. I just recommended these to my boss as I have been very happy with them, but I have an Android. He just bought two of them, and I would hate to tell him that there is no solution. Please help!

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On iOS, when a physical (Bluetooth or USB) keyboard is connected, the on-screen keyboard usually hides by default. However, you can force the on-screen keyboard to appear even when a physical keyboard is connected:

:white_check_mark: How to Show On-Screen Keyboard with External Keyboard on iOS

  1. Open any app where you can type (e.g., Notes, Messages).

  2. Tap into a text field to bring up the cursor.

  3. Tap the down arrow (▾) or keyboard icon that appears in the bottom right corner of the screen (just above the on-screen keyboard area).

  4. Tap “Show Keyboard” from the small toolbar that appears.

This will force the on-screen keyboard to stay visible alongside your physical keyboard.

:hammer_and_wrench: Optional Setting to Always Allow It

You can also adjust settings to make the on-screen keyboard easier to access:

  • Go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards.

  • Turn on “Full Keyboard Access” (optional, for navigation).

  • You may also see an option like “Show Onscreen Keyboard” — toggle it on if available.

Note: Not all iOS versions or apps support simultaneous use of both keyboards fully.

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Doesn’t work, on ios 18.7 with onlykey connected there is no keyboard or down arrow (carrot) in the bottom right. Seems like there is no way to show the onscreen keyboard while the key is connected to an iphone?