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Keep getting the message “Google Keyboard” can not be used, please try to allow permissions. Have tried to allow permissions with no success.

Settings –> Applications –> Google Keyboard (gboard?) Force Stop Uninstall or Uninstall Updates Power off the phone Power the phone back on. It should work again

The same problem started today on my BLU One X1.

I have the same problem started a few hours ago!

I just had the same thing happen to me. On Google Play Store or what you use for an app store, use the microphone to download a keyboard app like touch pal or maybe google keyboard. It will guide you to a few options when you open the app. You’ll be typing in no time. Good luck!!!

Thank you Angelica! I was able to download another keyboard using my microphone.