Issue with typing on a QWERTY-style Braille display when connected to an iOS device

By rachel, 12 October, 2025

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Braille on Apple Products

Hi all. Another Braille issue. Since updating to iOS 26.02 i've discovered i can't seem to use my mantis braille display for typing purposes while connected to my iPhone. This applies to anywhere on the phone where it's possible to type: notes, mail, messages and so on. The cursor still blinks indicating i'm good to type, but when i do focus will either jump away from the edit area (usually to the first element of the app i'm in) or in the case of notes the cursor blinks but when i type absolutely nothing happens - focus stays put. I've tried all the obvious trouble shooting issues (unpairing and repairing, turning bluetooth off on both devices and turning the phone off and back on) with no success. Is this a bug or is there anything else i can try in order to fix this? As a braille user i will admit i'm finding this terribly frustrating. Thank you in advance for any advice.

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