Using phonepad as default keyboard on E5

[Trevtherev5]

I've recently upgraded from e4 to e5 but can't work out how to change the qwerty keyboard to phonepad for messaging purposes - I did this with the e4 no problem! Can anyone help me please? 

[Jonas · Accepted solution]

Hi @Trevtherev5, welcome to our forum!

The Swiftkey keyboard that is used in Xperia E5 does not feature this kind of layout (T9/Phonepad).

I would suggest that you search for "T9 keyboard/Phonepad keyboard" in the Google Play store and you should be able to find a keyboard that does have the layout that you are looking for.

After downloading a new keyboard you may have to enable it before you can choose it as your current keyboard. This can be done in Settings > Language & input > Current keyboard > More keyboards.

Let me know if that helps!

[Trevtherev5]

Hi Jonas, thanks for the tip, will check it out and reply back in due course 👍

[Jonas]

You're welcome!

Good luck with finding an application that suits you better!

[Trevtherev5]

Thanks Jonas, your advice worked at treat!

[Jonas]

Hi again!

I'm happy to hear that you were able a keyboard that have this feature.

Let me know if there is anything else I may assist you with and have a great weekend!