How to return a standard keyboard to Xiaomi after changing the layout

Did you open a message or browser on your Xiaomi, and instead of the usual keyboard, you saw an unfamiliar layout with other buttons, themes or even language? MIUI — Firmware often updates system applications, including keyboards, or installs third-party solutions (such as Google's Gboard) without the owner's explicit consent.In some cases, changes occur after resetting settings, updating the system, or even installing a random application.

You can return the standard Xiaomi keyboard in several ways, from simply switching in settings to completely resetting the application or even rolling back the firmware. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, including hidden features. MIUI, It is important to note that the algorithm of actions may differ depending on the model of the smartphone (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 et al.) and firmware versions (MIUI 14, HyperOS).

If you encounter a problem after you upgrade or install a new app, first check if additional keyboards appear on the list of available ones. Often the solution lies on the surface - just return the priority to the factory version.

Reasons for changing the keyboard on Xiaomi

Before you return the standard layout, you need to figure out why it changed, and 80 percent of the time, it's not the faults, but the software tweaks or updates.

• 📱 Automatic update MIUI. Firmware MIUI 13/14 It can replace the system keyboard with Gboard or a modified version after major updates.
• 🔄 Resettings. After resetting to factory settings (Settings) → About phone → Factory reset) sometimes installed by default from Google, even if previously it was MIUI Keyboard.
• 📲 Install third-party applications. Some programs (e.g. SwiftKey, Chroom) automatically offer to change the default keyboard when you first start.
• 🖥️ Sync errors: If you logged in to your Mi Account on a new device, your keyboard settings could have been transferred from another smartphone.
• 🛠️ Manual change in settings. Sometimes users accidentally click on the "Try a new keyboard" notification and confirm the change.

Nana POCO And some Redmi models also encounter a bug when you connect to the Mi. PC Suite keyboard is reset to the English version of Gboard without Russian.

How to check the current default keyboard

Before you change anything, make sure you're actually using the wrong keyboard. MIUI There is a hidden menu where all the installed layouts and current default are displayed.

To check:

1. Open any field to enter (for example, in Messages or Browser).
2. Tap the keyboard icon in the bottom panel (usually an icon with the letter "A" or emoji).
3. Hold your finger on the icon – a pop-up window will appear with the words “Selecting the method of input”.
4. Here you will see all available keyboards and a tick next to the active one.

If there's a list MIUI Keyboard (or Keyboard) MIUI In Russian, but it's not marked with a tick, it's solved in two clicks, and if it's not there at all, you'll have to re-install it (more on that in the next section).

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On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) The keyboard selection menu opens with a swipe down the notification panel → gear-plate" → "Language and input".

Return the standard keyboard through settings MIUI

The easiest way to return a factory keyboard is to use the built-in settings. MIUI. This method works if the system layout has not been removed, but simply reset to a third-party layout.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → Current keyboard.
2. In the list of "Keyboard management" find MIUI Keyboard (or Keyboard) MIUI).
3. Activate the switch next to it (if it is turned off).
4. Click on "Current Keyboard" and select MIUI Keyboard as the main.

If there are several keyboards in the list (for example, Gboard and MIUI Keyboard, you can turn off the unnecessary ones so they don't get in the way:

1. In the same menu (keyboard management), tap on an unnecessary keyboard (such as Gboard).
2. Click "Disable" (or "Delete Updates" if it is a system application).
3. Confirm the action.

Nana POCO F5 New HyperOS models may be slightly different:

Settings → System → Languages and input → Virtual keyboard

Reset keyboard settings to factory

If the standard Xiaomi keyboard is on the list, but it does not work correctly (for example, there is no Russian language, theme is lost or emoji is lost), resetting its settings will help, this will return all parameters to the state of “as after the purchase”, but will not remove user words from the dictionary.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, enter "keyboard" and select MIUI Keyboard (or Android Keyboard (AOSP), If you have an old model).
3. Put it on the vault.
4. Click on "Clear Data" and "Clear Cache".
5. Reboot your smartphone.

After restarting, the keyboard will return to factory settings, but you may need to re-select it in Settings. → Language and input: If the problem was in the wrong parameters (for example, the swipe input was lost or the button size changed), this method will help.

⚠️ Note: Clearing the keyboard data will remove all the words you add from the dictionary, and if you have saved frequently used phrases (such as addresses or nicknames), you will have to re-enter them.

Redmi Note 11 and other devices with MIUI 13 after reset, it may be necessary to reload the language packets:

1. Open any keyboard. MIUI.
2. Put it on the "cog" icon (keyboard settings).
3. Select "Languages" and download the necessary ones (Russian, English, etc.).

Reinstallation MIUI Keyboard through APK

If the Xiaomi system keyboard has completely disappeared from the list (for example, after manual removal or firmware failure), it can be installed manually through the use of a keyboard. APK-This method is suitable for advanced users, as it requires permission to install from unknown sources.

Step-by-step:

1. Download. APK: For MIUI 12-14: MIUI Keyboard on APKCombo (select the version for your model). For HyperOS: search for HyperOS Keyboard on APKMirror.

• Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Browser (or File Manager).
• Activate the option "Install unknown applications".
• Set up the downloaded one. APK-file through the file manager.
• After installation, go to Settings → Language and input and select MIUI Keyboard as a primary.

⚠️ Attention: Installation APK It may not be safe from third-party sources: 🔍 hash file (MD5) web-site APK. 📌 Reviews of other users about the version. 🛡️ Xiaomi Inc. Certificate in the package information. Do not install modified versions of keyboards - they may contain spyware.

If the keyboard doesn’t appear in the list after installing the APK, try:

1. Reboot the smartphone.
2. Clear the cache in Settings → Annexes → MIUI Keyboard → Warehouse.
3. Repeat the keyboard selection in the input settings.

Reverse firmware or keyboard updates

In rare cases, the keyboard changes after automatic updates. MIUI Or Google Play Services. If you have a problem right after you update, you can try rolling back the changes.

Method 1: Reverse the Gboard Update

If not MIUI Keyboard is installed on Gboard, it can be returned to the factory version:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Gboard.
2. Tap on "Three dots" → "Remove updates".
3. Confirm the action.
4. Choose. MIUI Keyboard as the default keyboard.

Method 2: Reverse the firmware MIUI

If the keyboard has changed after the update MIUI (So, for example, from 13.0.5 to 14.0.2), you can return the previous firmware version.

For the kickback:

1. Download the stable version MIUI For your model from the official website: Official firmware Xiaomi. Choose the region "Global" or "Russia".

Settings → The phone. → Update MIUI → Three points. → Select a firmware file

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Confirm the installation and wait for the reboot.

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Rolling back the firmware will delete all data on the smartphone, including photos and apps. Before the procedure, make a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Nana POCO And some Redmis may need to unlock the bootloader to pull back, which is a complicated procedure that voids the warranty. If you're not sure about your skills, you'd better contact Xiaomi's service center.

Additional keyboard settings MIUI

Once the standard Xiaomi keyboard is returned, it can be customized to suit itself. MIUI Keyboard has features that are not available in Gboard:

• 🎨 Topics: Theme support MIUI (including dynamic wallpaper).
• 🌐 Multitasking: A floating keyboard window for easy split-mode input.
• 🔍 Emoji Search: Built-in search for emojis (typing a keyword in the input field).
• 📐 Customizable size: changing the height of the keyboard swipe at the upper border.
• 🔒 Secure Entry: Block screenshots when entering passwords.

To open the extended settings:

1. Open the keyboard in any application.
2. Put it on the "cog" badge (or "⚙️") top-row.
3. Select the section you want (for example, “Topics” or “Languages”).

The Xiaomi 13 Pro and HyperOS flagships also have an AI Prediction feature that analyzes your writing style and offers more accurate word variants to activate:

Keyboard settings → Advanced features → Text prediction → Enable AI prompts

If you lack the features of a standard keyboard, you can install alternatives that support gestures (like SwiftKey) or voice input (like Google Voice Typing).

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When returning a standard keyboard, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

If after all the manipulations the keyboard still does not return, check:

• 📱 Smartphone region: Some firmware for India or China may have different keyboards. Change region to Settings → Additionally. → Region on "Russia".
• 🔄 System updates: sometimes keyboard bugs are fixed in new versions MIUI. Check for updates in Settings → The phone. → Update MIUI.
• 🛠️ Damaged system files: If the keyboard doesn’t open at all, the file may be corrupted /system/app/MiuiKeyboard. In this case, only re-flashing will help.

⚠️ Note: On devices with unlocked bootloader (Bootloader) and custom firmware (for example, LineageOS) standard keyboard MIUI Install alternative solutions (Gboard, AnySoftKeyboard).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions