Chromebook R11 - Tablet/Pad mode keyboard issues

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• tbmcdermott1 Posts: 1Member

  March 2017

  Mine also has recently started to do this. I have done a Powerwash and it still does not solve the problem. Has anyone else had this problem and fixed it. I've done searches all over and can't find anything on it.

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• FrannyFruit Posts: 1Member New User

  September 2018

  I having this same issue! can anyone help??

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• Lanner_Falcon Posts: 54Member Devotee

  September 2018 edited September 2018 Accepted Answer

  Hi @FrannyFruit
  
  Since you are the latest one to post about having this issue, let me address you. 
  
  Check if you have disabled this option:
  

  1. Sign-in to your Chromebook.
  2. Click the status area, where your account picture appears, or press Alt + Shift + s.
  3. Click Settings.
  4. Click Show advanced settings.
  5. In the "Accessibility" section, check or uncheck the box to turn on or off any of these options:

  • Show accessibility options in the system menu: Adds the Accessibility menu item to your status area.
  • Turn off Enable on-screen keyboard: Disable this option if its turned on.

  Please do inform us, if this didn't resolve the issue so that we can look for alternatives. 
  
  Note: An user in Google Forums who faced the same issue, informed that "A Complete re-image with the Recovery tool" RESOLVED the issue. It's worth a try after checking other troubleshooting steps. 
  
  Please find below the Acer link which details the Recovery process. 
  Link: https://us.answers.acer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27637

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• amberlombardo Posts: 1Member New User

  September 2018

  I have the same issue. When I enabled on-screen keyboard as you describe, now the on-screen keyboard appears every time, even if I'm in laptop mode. I've spent a lot of time setting up my chromebook and would love to avoid a reset. On other message boards I saw to press the refresh button along with the power button. That didn't work for me.  
  
  Thanks for your help!
  
  

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• Acer-Karp Posts: 2,261Acer Crew Acer Crew

  September 2018

  Hi all,

   

  I am sorry to hear you’re having issues with the rotating feature in your Chromebooks devices. It looks like Google is aware and working on it, here is some links to the Bug reports:

  https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=884096&desc=2#maincol

  https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=863149&can=2&start=0&num=100&q=&colspec=ID%20Pri%20M%20Stars%20ReleaseBlock%20Component%20Status%20Owner%20Summary%20OS%20Modified&groupby=&sort

  In some cases it looks like is being reported after the latest O.S. update (68) and in other instances it can be cause by a (Logitec) or any wireless mouse or device connected to the unit, Google should be releasing and update fix soon, in the mean time we can recommend to either disconnect any wireless device connected to your Chromebook and restart the unit or perform a "Powerwash and Revert":
  
  

  If you have received the update to 68 and are experiencing no issues, you are good to go. If you are having connectivity issues or any other problems for the matter, you can attempt to roll back your device manually. Below you will find the steps but keep in mind that this will powerwash your Chromebook so make sure you back up and data you don’t want to lose!

  
  

  1.   Reboot your device

  2.   While rebooting, press and hold Ctrl+Alt+Shift+R

  3.   When the Powerwash screen pops up, press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+R again and you should see a new screen that says “Powerwash and Revert.”

  4.   Click the Powerwash button to begin the rollback.

  If successful, your device should roll back to Chrome OS 67.
  

  minimizar para MAXIMIZAR.
  
  Descubra a mais recente e inovadora tecnologia que chegará no mercado, [email protected].

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• rpreyes602 Posts: 2Member New User

  November 2018

  I had the same issue, if you are using a wireless mouse unplug the usb.  I did that and it fixed my issue.  I hope this helps and they fix this issue in an update.

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• Pssst3 Posts: 39Member Enthusiast

  November 2018

  I have the same problem.  It's not just usb-connected wireless mice, its any perperals that use USB or Bluetooth.
  
  This is an known issue caused by bad code common to Bluetooth and USB. Google is working on it.
  Until there's a fix, there's a reliable work around, although it's a PITA.
  
  Each time you want to use tablet mode, disable Bluetooth, unplug all USB devices, reboot your Chromebook (power cycle). Sign in. You can use a capacitive stylus. 

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• Erinf923 Posts: 1Member New User

  December 2018

  Hi, I have a Acer Chromebook R 13 and it won't turn on how do I fix this ? Note: I haven't had it long  
   Thanks to anyone with and info  

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• ThePeaceDude Posts: 1Member New User

  January 23

  When I turn on the keyboard it works fine for me but the built in keyboard keeps being able to type which is an issue. I have tried shutting it down and restarting many times as well as turning the keyboard settings on and off in all sorts of ways. I have only had my laptop for 4 days

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• zenon5940 Posts: 1Member New User

  August 14

  I had same issue with Acer Chromebook R11 not going into tablet mode and screen not rotating... Sure enough, even though I have the latest update installed, it was my HP wireless mouse causing it... Thank you for the help I found here.

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