Suddenly can't chat on minecraft bedrock

Hi and thanks for reaching Microsoft Xbox gamer's community. My name is Josef.

I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Xbox user like you.

Hope you're doing great today despite this TheTikiMann

Where are you experiencing this, on PC or console?

And, is this happening only when you're on realms?

Are you able to test this using a regular world or playing with a friend in your world?

Also, please tell me which troubleshooting steps you have done so far to fix this

I'll be waiting for your reply, greetings from a Microsoft user

I'm experiencing this on PC.
Seems to only happen on Realms.

I've checked my Privacy settings just to be sure everything was allowed and it was.

Thanks, are you able to check if this happens on every realm? or is one specifically?

And, are you able to see messages from other players in the chat?

In the meantime, try this:

First uninstall actual minecraft launcher (Don't forget to backup worlds just in case)

Open Settings, click Update and Security and then Windows Update;

Click Check for Updates;

Click the Download and Install Now option, if available (Install optional updates as well)

Also, check the Microsoft Store for any updates on the Xbox apps and its services and update everything too.

Now, sign out from your account on both Xbox app and Microsoft Store and do this:

Go to windows settings > apps > search for gaming services app > click on it and select advanced options.

After that, click repair and then reset

Then do the same for the Xbox app:

Go to windows settings > apps > search for Xbox app > click on it and select advanced options.

After that, click repair and then reset

Finally do this:

Step 1: Open the Run window by pressing Windows + R key.

Step 2: Input WSReset.exe in the Run window and click OK.

Step 3: Then a command prompt window will appear. After a few seconds, Windows Store will open.

Sign in again on both Microsoft store and Xbox app with your account and install minecraft launcher , give it a new try

Why is my Minecraft chat not working?

To fix the 'Can't chat in Minecraft” error, go to Options > Chat settings and change the settings from Command Only to Shown. This will let you talk and share your thoughts
with all the other creative Minecraft players. If chat is still unavailable, disconnect from the game and then enable the connection again. Also a way to fix is hard resetting your game by quitting out of the game launching
another and then quit that, turn off Xbox, and unplug it. Let it set for 10 then try again.

In the newest update to bedrock these options are no longer there. As the UI has changed for Minecraft bedrock edition.

Hi bubbybumble,

Please try one of the following to see if it fixes your issues:

Manage settings from Xbox.com To change privacy and safety settings for you or a child

1. Sign in to the adult's Microsoft account.
2. If you’ve forgotten your account email address or password, see the Lost Account Solution or the Lost
   Password Solution.
3. To change settings for yourself, continue to step 5.
4. To change settings for a child, choose the gamertag for your child's account.
5. Select the tab for Xbox One/Windows 10 Online Safety or Privacy. Review the current settings and update any that you want to change.
6. Select Save before leaving or switching to another tab. If you don't save the changes before you move to the other tab, your changes won't be saved.
7. If you changed settings for your child, have them sign in and then sign out of their account to make the changes take effect.
   
   

Manage settings from your Xbox One console To change privacy and safety settings for your account

1. Sign in to your Xbox.
2. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide, then go to System > Settings > Account.
3. Under Privacy & online safety, select Xbox Live privacy.
4. Choose a default or customize your settings by selecting View details & customize.

To change privacy and safety settings for a child’s account

1. Sign in to your Xbox.
2. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide, then go to System > Settings > Account.
3. Under Account, select Family settings > Manage family members.
4. Select the child whose settings you want to update.
5. Select Privacy & online safety, then choose default settings or customize by selecting View details & customize.

Manage app privacy settings
When you download apps from the Microsoft Store, each app requires permission to access data from your console.

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide, then go to System > Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > App privacy.
2. Give permission by selecting the check boxes next to your apps.

If you’re signed in with a child account, you’ll need an adult to sign in and give permission for apps to access your data.

1. Sign in with an adult account.
2. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide, then go to System > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members.
3. Select a child’s gamertag, then go to Privacy & online safety > App privacy to give permissions.