Problem with Phonetic Keyboard

Anonymous
2025-07-11T03:16:20+00:00

For past 2 days, Phonetic (Hindi) keyboard is giving problems. When I try to type a word, starting with some characters (like t, d, b etc.), it is not typing/converting beyond few characters.

Tried after rebooting the system 3-4 times. Removed Hindi language and re-installed also. Re-installed Hindi Phonetic keyboard as well. Nothing worked.

I have been a user of Phonetic Keyboard (Hindi) for many years and never faced such issue.

Please help.

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Anonymous
2025-07-11T09:42:44+00:00

Thanks for the update, Anurag.

Since the issue happens in all apps and Hindi Traditional works fine, it confirms the problem is with the Hindi Phonetic keyboard itself, likely due to a recent Windows update. You've done the right steps by updating Windows and sending feedback through the Feedback Hub.

While waiting for Microsoft to fix it in a future update, you can use Google Input Tools (online) as a temporary option for Hindi typing.

Take care and all the best,

Arlene D.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-07-11T03:55:08+00:00

    Hi Anurag, thanks for reaching out, glad to assist you today!

    Can I check if the issue happens in all apps or just certain ones?

    Since you've already reinstalled the language and keyboard, this may be due to a recent Windows update affecting the Hindi Phonetic IME. Please try these steps:

    • Go to Settings > Time & Language > Language & Region.
    • Under Hindi, add another keyboard like Hindi Traditional (INSCRIPT) and test if that works.
    • Make sure your Windows is fully updated under Settings > Windows Update.

    If the problem continues, open the Feedback Hub app and report the issue directly to Microsoft.

    Let me know how it goes.

    Regards,

    Arlene D.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-07-11T05:25:15+00:00

    Thanks for your response.

    The problem is with all the Apps which I use with Phonetic Keyboard (Hindi) - usually MS Word, MS Excel, WhatsApp etc.

    I have already installed Hindi Traditional. All the keys are responding...though I don't use that option as I am more comfortable with the keys of Phonetic.

    As suggested by you, I checked for Windows Update also. It is up to date.

    I have sent a feedback to Microsoft Feedback Hub.

    Thanks again for your prompt support.

    Regards

    Anurag

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-07-11T08:49:15+00:00

    I have same problem for marathi phonetic keyboard since update

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-07-11T11:01:36+00:00

    I am facing exactly the same problem with Malayalam phonetic keyboard after the recent windows update.

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