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If you don't want to use SIP (Soft Input Panel) or use a hardware keyboard but want to use SIP for extended input characters, you can hide or set toggle the SIP.
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APPLIES TO
Android 7 6 and above
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Before Start
(If you are using the device with Android 6, skip this step.)
To control the SIP, you must turn on the Built-in Keypad Mode.
Turn on the mode from:
- EmKit
> EmSettings 
> Built-in Keypad Mode - Settings
> System 
> Language & input > Advanced > Built-in Keypad Mode
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