Android 17 could let you disable Gboard’s most annoying feature

TL;DR

• Google could let users remove the globe icon from Gboard even with multiple languages and keyboards activated.
• Users will still be able to switch languages and keyboards by long-pressing on the space key.
• Google is also working on a new keyboard switcher UI for Android 17.

One of the most requested changes for Gboard could be close to becoming a reality. Gboard users have long complained about the globe icon at the bottom-right of the screen, and Google has made some changes to its behavior over time. With Android 17, it seems Google will let you completely disable the globe icon if you don’t want to see it ever again.

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While digging through Android 17 QPR1 beta 3, we discovered a new option in the keyboard settings that lets users disable the keyboard switch key.