Autocomplete on Xiaomi: how to enable the function in MIUI fixing errors

Why Autocomplete on Xiaomi Doesn’t Work and How to Fix It

The autocomplete feature on Xiaomi smartphones should simplify life: automatically substitute saved passwords, credit card data, addresses and even text templates in messengers. But many users are faced with the fact that the system either does not offer options at all, or shows them with a delay. MIUI, conflicts with password management applications (such as Google Password Manager or Google Password Manager) 1Password) or disabled system services.

In this article, we will analyze all ways to enable autocomplete on Xiaomi, Redmi devices, POCO Black Shark, from basic settings to hidden developer settings, also explaining why the feature may not work on specific models (e.g. Xiaomi). 13 Ultra or Redmi Note 12 Pro+) How to get around restrictions MIUI 14/15. If you are tired of entering the same data manually, read on.

⚠️ Important: Some firmware (especially global versions for Europe) have autocomplete disabled by default due to requirements GDPR. It will have to be activated manually – more about this in the section about privacy settings.

Where is autocomplete in Xiaomi settings

Depending on the version MIUI The path to autocomplete settings may be different on most devices (including Xiaomi). 12T, Redmi K50 and POCO F5) function hidden in the Settings menu → Additionally. → Language and input. But there are nuances:

• 📱 MIUI 14 and newer: Settings → System system → Language and input → Additionally. → Auto-filling
• 📱 MIUI 12/13 (Global version: Settings → Passwords and security → Auto-filling
• 📱 POCO Launcher: The path may be different – search through the search by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top)
• 📱 Devices for China: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Civi 3) feature called (smart filling)

If there is no “Autofill” item in your menu, it means:

1. The function is disabled at the firmware level (relevant for some regions).
2. You use custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), where the path may differ.
3. The device has an outdated version installed MIUI (11.0).

Step-by-step: how to turn on autocomplete

Before activating the function, make sure that:

• 🔄 The device has the latest updates (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🔒 You are logged in to your Mi Account (optional but recommended for data synchronization).
• 📱 A standard keyboard is used. MIUI Gboard (keyboard side can block autocomplete).

Now we move on to the setting:

1. Open the autocomplete settings: For MIUI 14/15: Settings → System system → Language and input → Additionally. → Autocomplete. MIUI 12/13: Settings → Passwords and security → Auto-filling.

Activate the autocomplete service:

Turn on the Autocomplete switch (or Smart Fill in English firmware). If it is not, tap the Autocomplete Service and select Google or MIUI Autofill.

Set up the permits:

Once enabled, the system will prompt you to provide access to Application Data and Display over other windows. Be sure to allow both — without this, autocomplete will not work.

Add the data for autocomplete:

Go to Autocomplete Data Management and manually add passwords, addresses, or payment details, alternatively, you can import them from Google Chrome or Mi Cloud.

Update MIUI last-minute|Check the entrance to the Mi Account|Install a standard keyboard|Clear the cache of system applications-->

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Pad 6) may have a notification of increased battery consumption after autocomplete is enabled. This is normal – the feature uses background processes to analyze input data. If the discharge is critical, turn off autocomplete for unnecessary apps manually.

Why Autocomplete Doesn't Work: 7 Reasons and Solutions

Even after it's turned on, it can fail, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

If none of these methods worked, try resetting your autocomplete settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Autocomplete Service MIUI (or Autofill Service).
3. Slip the vault. → Clear the data.
4. Restart the device and set up autocomplete again.

How to Set Up Autocomplete for Specific Applications

By default. MIUI It tries to auto-fill data in all applications, but sometimes it requires manual configuration. VK It may not work because of the limitations of the messengers themselves:

For social networks and messengers

Many apps (like Instagram or WhatsApp) block autocomplete for security reasons.

• 🔑 Use the app’s built-in password manager (if any).
• 📱 Install a third-party manager (like Bitwarden) and select it as the default autocomplete service.
• 🖥️ Turn on the debugging. USB and use ADB-Adb shell settings put global hidden_api_policy 1 ⚠️ Warning: This team reveals the hidden API It can disrupt the stability of the system!

For banking applications

Banks (such as SberBank Online or Tinkoff) often block autocomplete due to security requirements.

1. Open the banking application and try to enter the login / password manually.
2. When the system offers to save data, agree.
3. If the prompt does not appear, check if autocomplete is disabled in the settings of the banking application itself (Security section).

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For applications where autocomplete doesn’t work (for example, in some enterprise systems), use the Quick Notes feature. MIUI. Save frequently used data as a text template and paste it through the clipboard (holding your finger on the text field). → Insert from the notes).

Synchronize autocomplete between Xiaomi devices

If you have several Xiaomi gadgets (for example, a Xiaomi smartphone) 13T Pro and Xiaomi Pad tablet 6S Pro, you can sync autocomplete data via Mi Cloud:

1. On both devices, sign in to one Mi Account.
2. Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Cloud.
3. Activate synchronization for Passwords and autocomplete data.
4. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 5 minutes).

⚠️ Note: If you have previously used Google Smart Lock for autocomplete, data from Mi Cloud may conflict with them:

• 🔄 Export passwords from Google Password Manager (passwords.google.com).
• 📱 Turn off Google Autocomplete in Settings (Settings) → Google → Managing a Google Account → Security → Passwords).
• 🔄 Import data to Mi Cloud via Settings → Passwords and security → Imports.

Synchronization via Mi Cloud does not work on all firmware.

• 📲 Update. MIUI last-minute.
• 🌐 Check your account region (password synchronization is disabled in some countries).
• 🔧 Use an alternative – Bitwarden or KeePassDX with manual sync through the cloud.

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Synchronization via Mi Cloud is available only on devices with MIUI 13 and newer. On older versions, use Google Smart Lock or third-party password managers.

Autocomplete in the browser: setting up for Chrome, Mi Browser and others

Autocomplete works a little differently in browsers than in apps. For example, Google Chrome has its own password manager that can conflict with the system one. Here's how to set autocomplete for popular browsers on Xiaomi:

Google Chrome

To make Chrome use of system autocomplete MIUI:

1. Open Chrome and go to the ⋮ → Settings → Passwords.
2. Turn off the option to Save Passwords.
3. In system settings (Settings) → Autocomplete) Select Google as the default autocomplete service.
4. Restart the browser.

Mi Browser

In the standard Xiaomi browser, autocomplete is included as follows:

1. Open the Mi Browser and tap on the profile icon (top right).
2. Go to Settings. → Confidentiality → Auto-filling.
3. Enable the Save Passwords and Auto Fill Forms options.
4. Make sure that in the system settings, autocomplete is not disabled for the browser.

Mozilla Firefox

Firefox uses its own password manager (Firefox Lockwise), but it can be replaced with a system one:

1. Open Firefox and type in the address bar about:config.
2. Take the warning and look for signon.management.page.fileImport.enabled.
3. Set it in the true.
4. Go back to your system settings and select Firefox as an autocomplete service.

⚠️ Note: In Firefox, system autocomplete may not work as well due to Mozilla policies. For reliability, use the Bitwarden extension or 1Password X.

Autocomplete security: how to protect your data

Autocomplete is convenient, but it poses security risks, and if your Xiaomi smartphone falls into the wrong hands, an attacker can easily access stored passwords and payment data.

• 🔒 Use Application Locking: In Settings → Passwords and security → Block applications add browsers and messengers to the list of protected.
• 👤 Set up two-factor authentication: For Mi Account and Google Account, enable 2FA safety-setting.
• 📱 Turn off autocomplete for sensitive data: In your autocomplete service settings, delete saved passwords from banks, cryptocurrency wallets, and corporate systems.
• 🔄 Clean the cache regularly: In Settings → Annexes → Auto-filling service → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

If you are selling or transferring your Xiaomi to another person, be sure to reset your autocomplete data:

1. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Autocomplete.
2. Tap Data Management and delete all stored records.
3. Perform a reset to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Resetting).

For additional protection, data encryption can be used:

• Enable device encryption in Settings → Security → Encryption.
• Install a third-party password manager (like KeePassDX) with local storage encrypted with a master password.

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Never autocomplete cryptocurrency wallet data (such as seed phrases for Trust Wallet or MetaMask) using physical media or specialized applications like CryptoSteel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)