title: Reset to Defaults

description: Restore keyboard to factory settings

category: Troubleshooting

difficulty: beginner

Reset to Defaults

Restore CleverKeys settings to their original state when troubleshooting issues or wanting a fresh start.

Quick Summary

Reset Type	What's Affected

Clear Cache	Temporary data only
Settings Reset	All preferences
Clear Dictionary	Personal words
Full Reset	Everything (via app data clear)

Reset Options

Option 1: Clear App Cache

Clears temporary data without affecting settings:

1. Go to Android Settings > Apps > CleverKeys > Storage
2. Tap Clear Cache
3. Keeps all settings and data

Option 2: Clear Personal Dictionary

Removes learned words:

1. Open CleverKeys Settings
2. Scroll to Privacy section
3. Look for dictionary clear option
4. Confirm

Option 3: Reset Per-Key Customizations

Restore default short swipe actions:

1. Open Settings
2. Tap Per-Key Customization in Activities section
3. Use Reset All option if available
4. Or manually reset each key

Option 4: Full Reset (Clear App Data)

Restores everything to factory state:

Affected

All settings

All customizations

Personal dictionary

Clipboard history

Learned patterns

How to:

1. Go to Android Settings > Apps > CleverKeys > Storage
2. Tap Clear Data (or Clear Storage)
3. Confirm
4. Keyboard returns to factory state

[!WARNING]

Clear Data cannot be undone. Use Backup & Restore first if you want to restore later.

Before Resetting

Backup First

Before any destructive reset, consider backing up:

1. Open CleverKeys Settings
2. Tap Backup & Restore in Activities section
3. Tap Export Settings
4. Save the backup file

See Backup & Restore for details.

Try Less Drastic Options

Before full reset:

1. Clear app cache first (doesn't delete settings)
2. Force stop the app

- Android Settings > Apps > CleverKeys > Force Stop

3. Restart device

After Resetting

First-Time Setup

After reset, go through setup:

1. Enable keyboard in Android system settings
2. Set as default keyboard when prompted
3. Configure settings as desired

See First-Time Setup for guidance.

Restore from Backup

If you exported a backup:

1. Open CleverKeys Settings
2. Tap Backup & Restore in Activities section
3. Tap Import Settings
4. Select your backup file
5. Settings are restored

Reset for Specific Issues

Issue

Recommended Reset

Wrong predictions	Clear Personal Dictionary
Gesture issues	Reset Per-Key Customizations
Visual glitches	Clear Cache, then Clear Data
Keyboard not appearing	Clear Data + re-enable in Android Settings
General weirdness	Full Reset (Clear Data)

Common Questions

Q: Will reset delete my downloaded language packs?

A: Clear Cache doesn't. Clear Data will reset to bundled languages only.

Q: Can I undo a reset?

A: No, but you can restore from a Backup & Restore backup file if you made one beforehand.

Q: Will reset fix my keyboard not appearing?

A: Clear Data might help. After clearing, you'll need to re-enable the keyboard in Android Settings > System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard.

Q: Does uninstalling and reinstalling do the same thing?

A: Yes, but reinstalling is slower and requires you to re-enable the keyboard in system settings.

Q: What's the difference between Clear Cache and Clear Data?

A: Clear Cache removes temporary files only - your settings stay. Clear Data removes everything including settings, like a fresh install.