IPhone locked third party keyboard problem.

I removed the default Apple keyboard and installed a third party keyboard. Now, I am unable to enter my passcode to unlock my iPhone. Please help!!

Hi mbader71,
The iOS 8.0.2 update specifically addresses this issue. See this article -
iOS 8.0.2
You will need to do the update through iTunes, since you can not get into the iPhone to do it over Wi-Fi. See this article for how to do it -
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch iOS software
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L

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