You try to type a hard-signed word — like “eat” or “entrance” — but you can’t find the Kommersant on your Xiaomi keyboard? The problem is familiar to many: standard layouts often hide rarely used characters in the depths of the menu. In this article, we’ll discuss 5 working ways to insert a hard sign on Redmi, POCO, Black Shark and other devices with MIUI or pure Android.
The keyboards on Xiaomi are very dependent on the firmware version and the layout installed. On some models (for example, the Redmi Note 12 or the POCO X5 Pro), the B-character is available with long press, and on others (for example, Black Shark 5) it must be searched in additional panels. We tested all methods on current versions of MIUI 14/15 and Android 13/14 so you can choose the best option.
1. Standard method: long pressing of the letter "b"
On most Xiaomi smartphones with a Gboard (Google) or MIUI Keyboard keyboard, the hard sign is hidden behind the soft one.
- Open any field to enter text (for example, in Messages or Notes).
- Switch to the Russian layout (if necessary, hold the space or click on the icon of the globe).
- Find the letter "b"** (soft sign) on the keyboard.
- Hold your finger on the “b” for 1-2 seconds until a pop-up menu with alternative characters appears.
- Select "Kommersant" from the list.
⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 10A s MIUI 12.5) the pop-up menu may not appear, in which case proceed to the next method.
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If a long press does not work, check the keyboard settings: the “Show Alternate Characters” function may have been disabled.
2. via the special characters panel (for MIUI Keyboard)
The MIUI Keyboard, the default keyboard on many Xiaomi smartphones, offers an alternative way to access rare characters. Here's how to find a hard sign:
- Activate the Russian layout.
- Click on the button "?123"** (numbers and symbols) in the lower left corner of the keyboard.
- In the top row of characters, find the button "=\<"** (usually the third on the left).
On the POCO F5 and Redmi Note 13 Pro, the hard sign can be on the second tab of the character bar – swipe left after opening.
What to do if there is no symbol panel?
3.Using the Gboard keyboard from Google
If the standard Xiaomi keyboard is not satisfied, install Gboard - it offers more flexible settings and easy access to rare characters.
- 🌐 Switch to Russian layout in Gboard (hold the space or click on the Globe icon).
⚠️ Note: In Gboard, a solid sign may not appear immediately. If it is not in the pop-up menu, update the app or check the language settings (Russian should be included, not Ukr/Belgium. options).
4. Insertion through the clipboard (quick method)
If you have to stick a hard sign in a lot, you can just copy it to the clipboard once and use it as you need it.
- Find a word with a hard sign on the internet or other source (for example, “shooting”).
- Select the letter "Kommersant"** and copy it (hold your finger → "copy").
- Now, in any text field, hold your finger in the insertion location and select "Insert."
💡 Tip: Create a list of frequently used characters in Notes or Google Keep (Kommersant, Y, № etc.) to quickly copy them.
| Download text from Kommersant from the Internet
| Select and copy the letter
| Include in a note for quick access
| Check that the symbol is displayed correctly.-->
5. Alternative keyboards: SwiftKey, Fleksy and others
If neither of these approaches works, consider third-party keyboards with advanced features.
| keyboard | How to put in the BC | Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| SwiftKey | Long press on "b" or through the symbol panel ("&123" → "=\<") | AI-prediction of words, design themes | It takes up a lot of memory. |
| Fleksy | Swipe up from "b" or through the extended menu | Gestures, minimalist design | Plugins can slow down. |
| AnySoftKeyboard | Customization of custom characters in the menu | Flexible configuration of layout | A complex interface for beginners |
🔹 Recommendation: SwiftKey is best suited for Xiaomi – it is optimized for MIUI It supports gestures that speed up input.
Why can a hard sign be missing from the keyboard?
Sometimes the symbol of the Kommersant disappears from the menu for the following reasons:
- 📱 Outdated version of the keyboard: Update MIUI Keyboard or Gboard via Google Play.
- 🌍 Incorrect language layout: Make sure that you choose Russian (Russia) and not Ukrainian or Belarusian.
- ⚙️ Resettings: After Updating MIUI The keyboard can reset to factory settings. Check settings in Settings → Additionally. → Language and input.
- 🛠️ Firmware error: On some beta versions MIUI (for example, MIUI 15 China ROM) The solution is to reflash the device to a global version.
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If the hard sign disappeared after the MIUI update, try resetting the keyboard to factory settings or installing an alternative one (such as Gboard).