Fact · Dictation on phones and tablets
Make Tech Easier says to clear Gboard's cache first, and to clear its data only if the problem continues.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“If the issue persists, go back to the App info screen, and tap on Clear data instead of Clear cache”
11 Best Fixes for Gboard Not Working on Android and iPhone, Make Tech Easier staff, Make Tech Easier, 2023, Fix: Clear Gboard cache and data.
Open the original- What it measures
- The path is Settings, then Apps, then Gboard, then Storage (or Storage & cache), then Clear cache, then restart the phone.
- What it does not show
- Clearing data removes the app's stored settings, so turn voice typing and your languages back on afterward. Make Tech Easier also suggests clearing the cache and data of Google Play Store and Google Play Services.