[MCPE-131203] Space bar key (for jumping) does not work after opening a GUI

When I tried out playing the game using a connected keyboard on my android tablet, it works just fine, however, if I open a GUI such as the the chat, and then go back to the game, I can no longer use the spacebar to jump. I tried to go to the settings and see if I can reset the keybind for the spacebar, so I changed it to another key, then changed it back. When I tried to change it back however, it seems that the game does not register the spacebar stroke at all. The only way I can fix this is restart the game.

Additional information from MCPE-221610 :

Steps to Reproduce:

Open Minecraft Bedrock Edition on an Android device (e.g. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra)
Connect a physical keyboard (wired or Bluetooth)
Enter any single-player world
Open chat (T) or place a sign and type something
Exit the input box
Try to jump using the spacebar

Expected Result:
After exiting any text input field (chat, sign, book, etc.), all keys should remain responsive, including the spacebar for jumping.

Actual Result:
The spacebar becomes completely unresponsive. Jumping no longer works. Other keys like WASD and Enter still work, which proves the game is still receiving input.
The bug can only be temporarily fixed by:

Switching to another app and returning
Restarting Minecraft
Unplugging and replugging the keyboard
Rebinding the “Jump” action to a different key like R or Alt

Device:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Samsung Book Cover Keyboard
USB-C mouse

Linked issues

is duplicated by 27

MCPE-169221 space bar bug.(again.Now its the third time) Resolved

MCPE-188950 Unable to set <space> to jump. Resolved

MCPE-189475 Space key stops working after opening chat Resolved

MCPE-190369 Spacebar not working for junping Resolved

MCPE-176730 Texting something then jump dont work Resolved

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Comments 22

kiizde 2021-08-03T16:15:03Z

Is this still an issue in the latest version (1.17.10)? If so, can you please add it to the affected versions (or mention it if you are not the reporter).
This ticket will automatically reopen when you reply.

DoctorVasud 2021-08-04T02:11:19Z

It is still occurring in 1.17.10, I believe I already added it.

[MCQA] v-magwar 2022-01-26T10:58:33Z

Is this still an issue in the latest version?

[Mod] OcelotOnesie 2022-09-19T10:16:58Z

Still an issue according to MCPE-162349.

chippys14 2022-10-07T01:43:11Z

Still happens on 1.19.31.01

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UltraGaming 2022-10-07T18:15:34Z

I still have the problem in the new version.

M0F0 2022-10-12T12:26:02Z

Also having this issue in the latest version on my Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra + Logitech keyboard via either Bluetooth or USB dongle.

bxlentpartyon 2022-12-07T20:46:27Z

This still happens for me on 1.19.50. When playing on a world local to my device (i.e. not online), switching to another app, then back to Minecraft, seems to fix the issue, at least until you use another text field. However, when playing on Realms that does not fix the problem, and I have to completely kill the app and rejoin my Realm to fix the issue. I don't play with touch screen controls at all, so it makes gameplay really painful on Realms.

UltraGaming 2022-12-09T14:15:40Z

Bought a new keyboard, still the same problem. no matter whether with bluetooth or via otg, the space bar does not work after moving the mouse over a text field or typing something in the chat. (Android 13, Galaxy Tab S7+)

Hanz Felipe 2022-12-22T05:45:44Z

I was about to report about this. Glad it's not just me. It's still an issue on the latest version.

edwardsrljr 2022-12-28T06:42:50Z

I am having the same issue. Samsung Galaxy S7+ . Tablet is updated. Uninstalled Minecraft and reinstalled. I'm using Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Sometimes, randomly, when I press "E" to go into the inventory menu and then use mouse to move items,etc. then exit inventory, my keyboard spacebar no longer works, can't jump. I have to completely exit the game and restart for the spacebar to work again.

M0F0 2022-12-31T06:30:17Z

Ok I seem to have fixed this. I changed my keyboard from the default Samsung keyboard to Gboard, then set the physical keyboard language in Settings to "US English (QWERTY)" and I can now jump after typing.

On a Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra running Android 13.

FoxyPlayer13 2023-04-03T13:15:18Z

That only happens because of my fiscal keyboard that is by bluetooth and yes,still happen to the newest version of Minecraft bedrock and it's not resolved for me idk why but it's not resolved it has never been resolved.

alex 2023-07-02T22:14:06Z

still an issue

VenaticMite 2023-10-07T17:16:25Z

Also affects 1.20.32

CubicAA 2024-01-04T03:36:42Z

I still have this issue when I play with my keyboard and mouse on my Galaxy S22. Still haven't found a fix other than closing the game completely, which isn't convenient on servers 😞

CubicAA 2024-03-01T03:37:32Z

Just saw M0F0's comment, and yes, this does work, with some minor tweaks.

The reason I say this is because when I only used Gboard and no other settings, certain characters I typed like "l" would make the message glitch and type the wrong things. Every time. So, I found some settings that fix this.

•First, install Gboard.

•Go to settings, then general management, and change the default keyboard from Samsung keyboard to Gboard.

•Then, while still in the general management area, click physical keyboard and turn the toggle off for the setting titled "show on-screen keyboard."

•Finally, exit the physical keyboard section and, while still in general management, click spelling correction and change it to Gboard.

This should work. If not, please comment. Thanks!

M0F0 2024-03-01T05:16:21Z

Glad I was able to help. Would be good to know if others can verify it's Samsung Keyboard related too.

dgp 2024-08-23T00:52:31Z

I also was able to work around this by using Gboard, but I don't want to use Gboard. What virtual keyboard I use should have no bearing on how my PHYSICAL keyboard performs in Minecraft. When the bug is manifesting, space works fine after all – as long as I'm not trying to use it to jump.

You can also work around this problem by retraining yourself completely to use a different jump key – since if you use say, "B" to jump, this bug doesn't occur. Needless to say that is a terrible solution.

Reid Anderson 2025-06-05T18:46:06Z

The only way I have found as a temporary fix other than Gboard is to have someone send you a text or a notification you can type in. Then type in the quick reply box and swipe back to the game and then you can jump again. It is very annoying though.

Lemar Jacob 2025-06-09T10:00:58Z

How is this issue still unresolved after 4 years

Elvio 2025-08-07T01:36:02Z

I found another temporary way to go around this, so everytime I reply someone on chat (or opening GUI) I lose my access on jumping button.

>> I swipe down my notification full and swipe it up back, and BOOM my space bar works again. <<

maybe its less annoying than other methods but still this need to be fixed fully.