Keyboard does not appear for text input on iOS (A2HS only)

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rjrh, a first-time poster, reported an issue on iOS 17.3.1 where the keyboard fails to appear when using the Add to Home Screen (A2HS) version of Discourse — affecting text inputs like topic creation, replies, and search fields. The issue does not occur in Safari or Discourse Hub, and appears consistent across multiple Discourse sites including Meta. rjrh tested with Safari extensions disabled and confirmed they’re running official plugins only, suspecting an OS or core Discourse bug — though unable to test Safe Mode under A2HS. A second reboot resolved the issue, leading rjrh to conclude it was likely an OS-level glitch. JammyDodger welcomed the user and expressed relief the issue was resolved.

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Long time lurker; first post :wave:

Running iOS 17.3.1 (can’t speak for earlier versions as not tested).

After using the Add to Home Screen function, when entering a text input field, including creating a new topic or replying, the keyboard overlay does not appear (for example, the onebox fills the entire screen.) I can’t even type into the search field.

This affects the A2HS-launched site only; Discourse Hub and native Safari are not affected.

In my own site, where I am admin, I can’t input into any text box. As far as I can tell, it affects my A2HS version of Meta to the same extent as well.

I’m running 3.3.0.beta1-dev [a3ef9e92eb]. I’ve turned off Safari extensions and restarted to make sure content blockers etc weren’t interfering.

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Unfortunately I can’t test safe mode under A2HS, but I’m only running official plugins and the fact that it’s affecting more than one install means that it’s a bug in the OS or Discourse or… it’s just me :grimacing:

Thanks

Rob

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And with a second reboot of the phone, all is well!

Chalk this one up to an OS level glitch…

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No worries :slight_smile:

At least it gives me a chance to say hello and welcome. :slight_smile: