How to add a new language to the keyboard Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways to MIUI

Adding a new language to the keyboard Xiaomi Redmi – a task faced by every second owner of the smartphone of this brand. Whether you moved to another country, learning a foreign language or just want to type in your native dialect – without the correct setting of the keyboard can not do. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to add languages for different versions. MIUI (12 to 14), including the standard Xiaomi keyboard, Google’s Gboard and the popular SwiftKey.

Redmi’s smartphone features flexibility in settings, but sometimes this plus turns into a downside: the keyboard menu can hide in unexpected sections. We’ll show you where to look for the right options, how to avoid typical errors (for example, when language is added but not displayed in the list), and what to do if the Suddenly keyboard stops switching between languages.

Important: The instructions in this article are relevant to all Redmi models (including the Redmi Note). 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/11, POCO X3/X4 and others working in the MIUI 12–14. If your smartphone is running on an older version of the firmware, some menu items may be different – we’ll mention that too.

1.How to Add Language to a Standard Xiaomi Keyboard (MIUI Keyboard)

Standard keyboard MIUI Keyboard is pre-installed on all Xiaomi Redmi smartphones, and it supports more than 100 languages, but not all of them are activated by default:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Language and input.
2. Tap on the current keyboard (or keyboard management in the MIUI 14).
3. Choose. MIUI Keyboard → Languages.
4. Click Add languages and mark the necessary ones in the list (for example, Ukrainian, English (US), Español).
5. Return to the chat or text box, swipe the space left/right to switch languages.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 13 and later, some languages (e.g. Latin for Tatar or Belarusian keyboard) can only be displayed after downloading the additional package. If the language does not appear in the list, check your Internet connection and restart your smartphone.

Check the version of MIUI (Settings → About the phone)

Connect to Wi-Fi (to download language packets)

Close all applications with an active keyboard

Reboot your smartphone (if the language is not displayed)

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If the language does not switch after adding, try:

• 🔄 Reset the keyboard settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → MIUI Keyboard → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 📱 Update the keyboard via Google Play Store (if available).
• 🔧 Enable full access for the keyboard in Settings → Language and input → Keyboard management.

2. Add languages to Gboard (keyboard from Google)

Gboard is the most popular alternative keyboard for Xiaomi Redmi, supporting over 900 languages and dialects, including rare ones (such as Kashmir or Hawaiian).

1. Install Gboard from the Google Play Store (if not already installed).
2. Open any text field (such as in Messages), tap the keyboard icon in the notification bar, and select Gboard.
3. Press the gear icon (⚙️) keyboard → Languages → Add a keyboard.
4. Select the language you want (e.g. Deutsch (QWERTZ) or Français (AZERTY)) and its variety.

To switch between languages in Gboard:

• 🌐 Swipe your finger over the space left/right.
• 🔠 Click on the globe icon (🌍) keyboard.
• 🎤 Use voice input with auto-mobility language recognition (included in Gboard settings).

Standard MIUI Keyboard

Gboard by Google

SwiftKey

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⚠️ Note: If it doesn’t appear in the list after adding a language to Gboard, check it out:

Is there a power saving mode for Gboard (it can block the loading of language packets) or does not conflict with an antivirus or an optimizer (for example, Security or Clean Master).

3. Configure languages in SwiftKey (alternative keyboard)

Microsoft's SwiftKey is another popular multilingual keyboard with a unique text prediction feature based on your writing style.

1. Download SwiftKey from Google Play and install as the default keyboard.
2. Open the SwiftKey app (the icon will appear on the menu after installation).
3. Go to Languages → Click + Add Language.
4. Select a language from the list (e.g. Italiano or Italiano) Português (Brasil)).
5. Activate Microsoft Sync if you want to save dictionaries in the cloud.

SwiftKey features on Xiaomi Redmi:

⚠️ Note: SwiftKey may be in conflict with MIUI Optimization (Xiaomi built-in optimization) If the keyboard slows down or doesn't save settings, add it to the autorun exceptions:

Settings → Annexes → Application management → SwiftKey → Auto-start → Permission.

4. How to switch between languages quickly (gestures and voice)

Switching languages on the Xiaomi Redmi keyboard can be accelerated with gestures, voice commands or third-party utilities.

• 👆 Gesture on the space: swipe the space key left / right (works in Gboard and MIUI Keyboard).
• 🌍 Globe button: tap on the icon 🌍 on the keyboard (available in Gboard and SwiftKey).
• 🎤 Voice Switch: Say “Switch to English” (Google Assistant needs to be enabled).
• ⚙️ App side: Chrooma Keyboard or Fleksy support custom gestures, for example.

To customize gestures in Gboard:

1. Open the Gboard Settings (Icon) ⚙️ keyboard).
2. Go to Preferences → Gestures.
3. Turn on Swipe on the space for changing the language.

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If the gestures don’t work, check if they are disabled in the settings of special features (Settings → Special. features → Gestures).

For MIUI Keyboard gestures are configured differently:

1. Press the comma (,) on the keyboard → will appear menu settings.
2. Select Keyboard Settings → Language management.
3. Activate Quick Swipe Switching.

5. Problem Solving: Language added but not working

Sometimes the language is added to the keyboard settings, but it doesn't show up when you type or switch, and here are the typical reasons and ways to fix them:

If the problem persists, try:

• 🔄 Reset the keyboard settings to factory (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Reset application settings).
• 📲 Install a different keyboard (for example, go from MIUI Keyboard on Gboard).
• 🔧 Update MIUI Up to the latest version (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).

6 How to Add Rare Languages and Dialects

Not all languages are available in the standard Xiaomi Redmi settings, such as Latin for Tatar, Belarusian or Scottish Gaelic may not be on the list.

Method 1: Through third-party keyboards

• 🌍 Gboard supports over 900 languages, including rare languages (e.g. Basque, Yiddish).
• 🔤 SwiftKey offers regional options, for example, Português (Angola)).
• ⌨️ Multiling O Keyboard (from Google Play) – specializes in rare languages and dialects.

Method 2: Manual installation of the language packet

1. Download. APK language package for your keyboard (for example, for Gboard, look for files like com.google.android.inputmethod.latin.addon.{code language}).
2. Install APK through the file manager.
3. Reboot your smartphone and check for language in the keyboard settings.

⚠️ Note: Installing language packs from unverified sources can lead to data leakage or viruses. download files only from official sites (for example, APKMirror).

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If you want a language that is not in any keyboard (like a design language or a fictional alphabet), use apps like Kustom Keyboard Maker to create custom layouts.

7. How to remove unnecessary languages from the keyboard

Over time, the list of languages on the keyboard grows, and switching between them becomes inconvenient.

For MIUI Keyboard:

1. Open the Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input → MIUI Keyboard → Languages.
2. Put it on the cross (❌) near-touch.
3. Confirm removal.

For Gboard:

1. Push the gear (⚙️) keyboard → Languages.
2. Select your tongue and tap Delete (or swipe left).

For SwiftKey:

1. Open the SwiftKey app.
2. Go to the languages → Swipe left over the unnecessary language.

⚠️ Attention: Deleting the language does not delete the input history and the trained words. To reset them, go to the keyboard settings → Dictionary → Clear the data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about languages on the Xiaomi Redmi keyboard