The emoji keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi 7 often appears on its own after MIUI updates or installing third-party apps. Not only does it take up space on the screen, it can also slow down text input by automatically substituting unnecessary emojis. If you're tired of the constant "smiling poop" and "hearts" in messages, this article will help remove the keyboard from the emoji completely - from standard methods to hidden MIUI features.
It’s important to understand that on Redmi 7 (as on other Xiaomi smartphones), the emoji keyboard can be part of the MiuiEmojiManager system application or built into Gboard/SwiftKey. We’ll take everything from simple disabling to radical removal via ADB. If you’re not sure about your skills, start with the first method and move on to the next only when necessary.
Why does the emoji keyboard appear on its own?
On Redmi 7 (and other Xiaomi devices), the emoji keyboard can be activated for several reasons:
- 🔄 Update MIUI: After installing a new firmware version (especially when switching from the MIUI 10 on 11/12) The system automatically includes additional keyboards, including emojis.
- 📱 Third-party apps: Messengers like WhatsApp or Viber sometimes install their keyboards with emojis, even if you didn’t ask them to.
- 🤖 Resetting: After returning to factory settings MIUI can return all system keyboards, including unnecessary ones.
- 🔧 Sync Errors: If your Mi Account is linked to another Xiaomi device, your keyboard settings can be automatically transferred.
Before you delete the keyboard, check if it's part of the main input application. For example, Gboard has emojis built in by default, and you can only disable them, but not remove them completely. If you have a separate application like MiuiEmojiKeyboard, you can uninstall it.
Method 1: Disabling the emoji keyboard through MIUI settings
The easiest and safest method is to disable an unnecessary keyboard in your system settings, which won't remove it completely, but hides it from the list of available ones and prevents accidental occurrence.
- Open Settings → System and device → Language and input.
- Tap the current keyboard (or keyboard management in older versions of MIUI).
- In the list, find a keyboard with an emoji (usually called an Emoji Keyboard, MiuiEmoji or the like).
- Switch the slider to the off position. or press Disconnect.
- Return to the input menu and select the main keyboard (such as Gboard).
If you have multiple keyboards with emojis on the list, turn them off. Then restart the device, which will help you fix the changes. If the keyboard keeps popping up, move on to the next way.
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In MIUI 12+, the path to keyboard settings may be different. If you can't find the "Language and Input" section, search the settings (the magnifier icon at the top).
Method 2: Remove via application settings (without root)
If the emoji keyboard is installed as a separate application (rather than part of MIUI), it can be removed by standard means.
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- In the search bar, type emoji or keyboard.
- Find an app called MiuiEmojiKeyboard, Emoji Manager, or the like.
- Slip on it and select Remove (or Disable if the delete button is inactive).
If the Remove button is not available, it means the application is system.
- 📌 Press Warehouse. → Clear the data and clear the cache.
- 📌 Return to the previous menu and select Disable (this hides the app, but doesn’t remove it completely).
☑️ Preparation for keyboard removal
Method 3: Radical removal through ADB (for experienced)
If the first two methods did not work, and the emoji keyboard continues to interfere, you can use the ADB-This method requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and basic knowledge of working with the console, but allows you to completely remove the system application without root rights.
Warning: improper use of ADB can lead to unstable operation of the system. If you are not sure, skip this section.
⚠️ Warning: Before executing commands, make sure Redmi 7 includes Debugging on USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times according to version, then return to Additional settings → For developers).
Steps to remove:
- Download and install ADB Tools on your computer.
- Connect Redmi 7 to USB and type in the command line: Adb devices Make sure the device is identified (serial number should appear).
- Run the command to remove the emoji keyboard (replace package.name with the real name of the package, which can be recognized through adb shell pm list packages | grep emoji): adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.emojikeyboard
- Reboot your smartphone.
If the command fails, try an alternative package:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.inputmethod.latin.emojiWhat if the ADB can’t see the device?
Method 4: Reset keyboard settings to factory
If the emoji keyboard appears after updating or resetting, you can return the original input settings. This method does not remove the keyboard, but resets all user settings, including activated extensions.
Instructions:
- Go to Settings → System and device → Additional → Resetting.
- Select Reset App Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
- Confirm action. Once you reboot, all keyboards will return to factory settings.
After discharge:
- 🔧 Go to the keyboard settings and turn off the emoji manually.
- 📱 Install the main keyboard Gboard or other verified.
- ⚙️ Turn off auto-update for keyboard apps in Google Play.
What do you do if nothing helps?
If none of these methods work, the problem may be deeper:
| Reason. | Decision | Risks. |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard sewn into MIUI | Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience) | Loss of warranty, possible bugs |
| Virus or malware | Scan your device through Malwarebytes or Dr.Web | Data loss during cleanup |
| Damage to system files | Perform reset to factory settings | Deletion of all data |
| Conflict with the MIUI shell | Reverse to the old firmware version via Fastboot | Hard for beginners. |
If you suspect a virus, don’t use standard antiviruses from MIUI — they often skip adware. Install Kaspersky or Bitdefender from an official store and perform a deep check.
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Before resetting to factory settings, be sure to back up via Settings → About Phone → Backup. This will save contacts, messages and photos.
How to prevent the reappearance of the emoji keyboard?
To prevent the keyboard from returning after the next MIUI update:
- 🔒 Turn off auto-update for system apps in Google Play.
- 📵 Ban it. MIUI Install recommended applications: Settings → Memory. → Cleanup → Settings → Delete "Recommendations".
- 🔄 Check the keyboard list in Settings regularly → Language and input.
- 🛡️ Install an ad blocker (e.g. Blokada) to prevent unnecessary extensions from being installed.
If you use Gboard, go to its settings and turn off:
- 🎨 Topics → Emoji and stickers
- 🤖 Emoji suggestions in the Text Introductory section