How to change the color of the keyboard on Android Samsung: 5 proven methods

The keyboard on a smartphone Samsung is not just a tool for typing, but an important interface element that can and should be adapted to your preferences. The standard white or gray layout gets boring quickly, especially if you like bright accents or a dark theme in your system. Fortunately, the manufacturer and third-party developers offer many customization options: from built-in themes in One UI to full-fledged alternative keyboards with advanced settings.

In this article we will look at all the current ways to change the color of the keyboard on Samsung Galaxy (including models S24 Ultra, S23+, A54 and others s One UI 6+). You will learn how to:

• 🎨 Apply built-in themes in the standard keyboard Samsung Keyboard
• 🖌️ Customize the color of buttons and background manually (where possible)
• 📱 Install alternative keyboards with advanced customization (Gboard, SwiftKey)
• 🔍 Solve problems if color settings are not saved or reset

Important: customization options depend on the version One UI and model of the device. For example, on the flagship series S more options are available than on budget ones. data-i="45">or Galaxy M or A. If your smartphone runs on Android 14 and newer, all the described methods should work without restrictions.

1. Standard themes in Samsung Keyboard

The easiest way to change the color of the keyboard is to use the built-in themes in the proprietary application Samsung Keyboard. The manufacturer offers several pre-configured options, including dark, light and color schemes.

To apply. topic:

1. Open any application where the keyboard appears (for example, Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the ⚙️ (gear) icon on the keyboard panel, to open Settings.
3. Select Styles and layout → Keyboard themes.
4. Scroll through the list of available themes and tap on the one you like. Changes will be applied immediately.

Among the standard options there are usually:

• 🌑 Dark theme (black background with white/gray buttons)
• ☀️ Light theme (white background with dark gray buttons)
• 🌈 Color accents (for example, blue, green or pink background)
• 🖼️ Wallpaper theme (background with a blurred image)

On some models (for example, Galaxy S24+) available option Adaptive colorthat adapts the keyboard to the system theme. If your device has this function, enable it in the theme settings.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with One UI 5.1 and older, some themes may require updating the keyboard via Galaxy Store. If you do not see all the options, check for updates in the application store. Samsung.

2. Manual color adjustment in Samsung Keyboard

If standard. themes are not suitable for you, you can try to adjust the colors manually. Unfortunately, Samsung Keyboard does not offer full customization (unlike Gboard), but you can still change some parameters.

Here is what is available for editing:

• 🎨 Background color (only for some themes, for example, "Transparent")
• 🔘 Button color (within the selected palette)
• 🖼️ Background image (you can upload your photo)
• 📏 Size and transparency keys

Instructions for manual settings:

1. Open Keyboard settings (⚙️ icon on the panel).
2. Go in Styles and layout → Theme settings (or Background and buttons, depending on the version One UI).
3. Select an option to change (for example, Button color).
4. Use the palette or sliders to customize. Some options (for example, Transparency) may be locked for certain themes.

Parameter	Available settings	Restrictions
Background color	Palette of 12 colors + gradient	Does not work for themes with wallpaper
Button color	8 options + transparency setting	Text color changes automatically
Background image	Download from gallery, cropping, blur	Max. file size - 5 MB
Key size	3 pre-sizes + manual adjustment	Does not affect keyboard height

Appeared on devices with One UI 6.1 and later "Dynamic color" option, which automatically adjusts the keyboard palette to the desktop wallpaper. To activate it, go to Settings → Wallpaper and style → Color palette and enable synchronization with the keyboard.

3. (Gboard, SwiftKey)

If the capabilities Samsung Keyboard are not enough, consider the option with third-party keyboards. The most popular solutions are Gboard (from Google) and Microsoft SwiftKeyThey offer many more options. customization, including:

• 🎨 Full customization of background color, buttons and text
• 🖼️ Uploading your own wallpaper for the background
• 🔧 Adjusting the size, shape and padding between keys
• 🌐 Sync themes between devices

To install Gboard:

1. Download the application from Google Play (link).
2. After installation, open any text field and tap the keyboard icon in the status bar (usually in the lower right corner).
3. Select Gboard from the list of available keyboards.
4. In settings Gboard go to Themes → Create your own theme.

The SwiftKey process is similar, but with some differences:

• 🔹 The application offers artificial intelligence for text prediction, which can be useful for speed typing.
• 🔹 In the theme settings there is an option Color synchronizationthat adjusts the keyboard to the wallpaper.
• 🔹 SwiftKey supports transparent background with adjustable blur degree.

⚠️ Attention: When using third-party keyboards Samsung Keyboard will be disabled for all applications. To return to the standard keyboard, select it again in the language and input settings (Settings → General controls → Default keyboard).

4. Using One UI themes

The color of the keyboard on Samsung can automatically change depending on the selected system theme If you use dark theme or light theme V One UI, the keyboard will adapt to it (provided that the option Synchronization with system theme is enabled in the keyboard settings data-i="182">To change the system theme:).

To change the system theme:

1. Go to Settings → Wallpaper and style.
2. Select Color palette and configure primary and secondary colors.
3. Enable the option Apply to keyboard (if available).
4. Return to Wallpaper and style and select Dark or Light mode.

On devices with One UI 6+ a function is available Dynamic colorthat analyzes the desktop wallpaper and selects a palette for interface, including keyboard. To activate it:

1. Set new wallpaper through Settings → Wallpaper and style → My wallpaper.
2. After applying the wallpaper, the system will prompt you to create a color palette. Click Apply.
3. Make sure that the option is enabled in the keyboard settings Use system colors.

If the keyboard does not change color after changing the theme, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the device.
• 🔧 Manually update Samsung Keyboard via Galaxy Store.
• 📱 Check if restrictions are set in the mode Energy saving.

Why the keyboard does not synchronized with the theme?

If the "Synchronize with system theme" option is missing in the keyboard settings, this may mean that your model Samsung does not support this function (relevant for budget devices on One UI Core). In this case, use manual configuration or third-party keyboards.

5. Resetting the keyboard settings (if the color does not change)

Sometimes users encounter a problem when the keyboard color settings are not saved or are reset after a reboot. This may occur due to:

• 🔄 Conflict with other applications (for example, launchers or optimizers).
• 📱 Operational failure One UI or Samsung Keyboard.
• 🔧 Restrictions imposed mode For developers.

To reset the keyboard settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications.
2. Find Samsung Keyboard to list and select it.
3. Click Storage → Delete data (this will not delete the words from the dictionary!).
4. Confirm the action and reboot device.

If the problem persists, try:

• 🔄 Update Samsung Keyboard via Galaxy Store.
• 📱 Check for updates One UI in Settings → Software update.
• 🔧 Disable the mode For developersif it was activated (Settings → Phone information → Software information → Build number).

⚠️ Attention: Resetting the keyboard data will delete all user settings, including added words to the dictionary. To save them, export the dictionary before resetting: Keyboard settings → Smart input → Dictionary management → Export.

6. Additional customization methods

In addition to changing the color, you can make the keyboard on Samsung even more unique using the following techniques:

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On devices with One UI 6+ you can change the keyboard font:

1. Download the font from Galaxy Store or Google Play (for example, iFont).
2. Install the font via Settings → Wallpaper and style → Fonts.
3. In the keyboard settings, enable the option Use system font.

2. Setting up animations and sounds

In Keyboard settings → Sounds and vibration you can:

• 🔊 Change the sound of keystrokes.
• 📳 Adjust vibration (intensity and duration).
• 🎞️ Enable animation when typing (for example, the "bubbles" effect).

3. Using keyboards that support themes from the store

Some keyboards (for example, Chroom or Fleksy) allow you to install themes created by other users. To do this:

1. Install the keyboard from Google Play.
2. Open its settings and find the section Theme Store.
3. Select the theme you like and apply. it.

7. Common mistakes and theirs. solutions

When changing the color of the keyboard, users often encounter typical problems. Here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
Color keyboard reset after reboot	Conflict with battery optimizer	Add Samsung Keyboard to exceptions: Settings → Device Maintenance → Battery → Background work
No "Keyboard Themes" option in settings	Outdated version One UI or keyboard	Update software via Settings → Software update and keyboard via Galaxy Store
Colors look dull or incorrect	Mode activated Energy saving or Eye protection	Disable modes in Settings → Screen or Settings → Device maintenance
You cannot change the color of individual buttons	Standard keyboard limitation Samsung	Set Gboard or SwiftKey for advanced customization

If none of the methods did not help, check:

• 📱 Device model: on some budget models (for example, Galaxy M13), customization options are limited.
• 🔧 Regional settings: in some countries, functions may be blocked (for example, in China or South Korea).
• 🔄 Conflict with the shell: if you are using a third-party launcher (for example, Nova Launcher), try temporarily returning the standard one.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions

Is it possible to make the keyboard completely transparent?

Yes, but not in all keyboards. Gboard i SwiftKey there is a background transparency option (up to 80-90%). In standard Samsung Keyboard transparency is available only for themes with wallpaper, and it is limited to 50%. To achieve maximum transparency:

1. Set Gboard.
2. Go to Settings → Themes → Create your theme.
3. Select Transparent background and adjust the transparency slider.

Please note: on AMOLED screens (for example, Galaxy S24 Ultra), a transparent keyboard will consume less power than a completely black one.

Why did One UI disappear after the update? some keyboard themes?

This is a typical situation after major updates. The manufacturer can remove outdated themes or transfer them to Galaxy Store as separate packages. To return lost themes:

1. Open Galaxy Store and find Samsung Keyboard.
2. Check the section Themes or Additional content.
3. Download missing themes (they are usually free).

If the themes still do not appear, try resetting the settings keyboard (see section 5).

How to make the keyboard automatically change color in different applications?

This function is called adaptive color and is available only on devices with One UI 6.1+ (for example, Galaxy S24, S23 after the update). To enable it:

1. Go to Settings → Wallpaper and style → Color picker.
2. Activate the option Dynamic color.
3. In the keyboard settings, enable Synchronization with the system theme.

Now the keyboard will adapt to the color scheme of the open application (does not work in all apps).

Is it possible to change the color of the keyboard on Samsung without installing additional applications?

Yes, but the possibilities will be limited. Standard Samsung Keyboard allows you to:

• Select one of the predefined themes (see section 1).
• Change the background color and buttons within the selected palette (see section 2).
• Apply wallpaper from the gallery as a background.

If you need complete freedom to customize colors (for example, gradients or custom palettes), you can’t do without third-party keyboards.

Why is there no "Keyboard Themes" option on my Galaxy A52?

Most likely, your device runs on a simplified version of the shell - One UI Core. This firmware is installed on budget and mid-budget models (for example, Galaxy A52, A33, M53) and has a stripped-down version. functionality. In this case:

• Try updating Samsung Keyboard via Galaxy Store.
• Install an alternative keyboard (for example, Gboard).
• Use system themes (Settings → Wallpaper and style) so that the keyboard adapts to them.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to expand the capabilities One UI Core without root access.