Spell Checker options crash apps

[IvanT]

Hey all, 

Im seeking a little bit of help regarding this issue. The issue only started occuring since the 4.4 update.

I personaly do not use Auto Correct options as i find them more anoying then helpfull. Instead ive always had Spell Checker turned on. As stated since updating to 4.4, if i missspell something and i get the spell checker red underline, when i tap on the word and the dropdown window pops up with suggestions and option of add to dictionary, if i select any of the recomended words 9/10 times i get a msg " Unfortunately, Messaging has stopped working". How ever this doesnt only occur with the native messaging app but rather any appl that prompts a key board. 

I do not use 3rd party keyboard but have downloaded multiple to test - same issue occurs

i have so far performed a clean install without restoring any backup data 2 times - issue persists

i have ran the repair tool 2 times - issue persists

After running the repair tool and erase and installs, i did not load any of my data prior to testing so was performed in a clean environment with no 3rd party apps potentially causing this to happen.

As i mentioned previously, this happens 9/10 times and causes the complete app to close. I've been unable to find anything helpfull on forums as far and when speaking to sony tech support was advised that this is the first time the consultant has heard of this issue.

So im jut wondering if any one here has come across this issue and knows anything that may help resolve it.

Thank in advanced for any suggestions.

Ivan T.

[Joff]

I have exactly the same problem and it really annoys me that I have a phone which does not have such a basic capability, my problems started when I upgraded to 4.3. My blackberry has this function 10 years ago.

[PowderGuy]

I faced same problem too, the Customer Service told me try factory rest, but this not useful. 

I just hope Sony would solve this ASAP.

[serapis]

I am also affected by the same bug.

I have it in the Messaging app since the last update, three days ago.

Xperia SP - Android 4.3 - Build 12.1.A.1.201 - Messaging version 12.1.A.0.12

It can be easily reproduced:

* start a new text message

* use Google TTS to type a message

* select one of the alternatives for a word (dropdown list obtained by clicking on a greyed word)

Although non critical, this is a very annoying bug, as the draft of the message is lost upon crash.

Please, Sony Android maintainers, correct the bug as quickly as possible!

Thanks.

[monkeymagik]

I've got the same issue. Spellchecker in any app causes it to crash. Whether it's sms, email, facebook or Chrome. Running Android 4.3 on an Xperia Z

[MK1979]

Same problem here with Z1c, so frustrating.  Anyone heard anything from Sony on this?

[whyme]

Same issue. Not corrected with the latest upgrade. Does anyone have a solution for this problem?

[djsat21]

Ive also found this and it's very annoying.  I've put a support request into Sony, describing how i reporduce the proble,  I'd reccomend you do the same.

[ViruS_upl0Aded]

Same thing here. Xperia Z with Android 4.4 kitkat

[birdxx]

Me too! 

Same annoying bug!