How to change the keyboard language on the Xiaomi phone: 3 proven ways

Why Xiaomi can’t change the keyboard language?

Xiaomi smartphone owners (including the Redmi and POCO line) often face a situation where when trying to type a message or search query, the keyboard stubbornly remains in an uncomfortable language, the problem is compounded by the fact that the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 keyboard settings menu is hidden deeper than before, and some users accidentally delete system layouts.

It’s important to understand that the algorithm of actions depends on three factors: the version of MIUI, the type of keyboard used (standard Mi Keyboard or Gboard from Google) and the phone model. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 15, the path to settings will be different from the Redmi Note 10 on MIUI 12.5. We will cover all options, including solutions for cases when the keyboard language “flyes” after updating or resetting.

Method 1: Change the language through MIUI settings (for a standard keyboard)

If you use the standard Mi Keyboard, which is the default keyboard on all Xiaomi smartphones, follow this instruction. Note: in MIUI 14 and later, the language and input menu item is moved to the “Advanced” section, which confuses many users.

Steps to change the language:

• 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon on the home screen).
• 🔍 Scroll down and select Additional → Language and input.
• ⌨️ Tap on the current keyboard (or keyboard management in older versions).
• 🌐 Select Mi Keyboard, then click the Input Languages.
• ✅ Tick the required languages (for example, Russian, English (USA)).
• 🔄 To change the order of layouts, press the language icon on the keyboard and drag and drop.

If the language you want isn’t on the list, click Add language and select it from the language you want. Some models (like the POCO X5) may need to reboot your phone to make the changes take effect.

Make sure the Mi Keyboard is enabled in the settings

Check the Internet connection (to download new languages)

Update MIUI to the latest version (in Settings → About Phone)

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Method 2: Configure Gboard (keyboard from Google)

Gboard is a popular alternative to the standard keyboard that many install on Xiaomi for advanced features (such as gesture input or integration with Google Translate).To add or change the language in Gboard, follow the following steps:

Instructions:

• 📝 Open any field to enter text (for example, in Messages or Notes).
• 🔧 Click on the gear icon (⚙️) on the keyboard to open the Gboard settings.
• 🌍 Select Languages → Add a keyboard.
• 🔎 Find the language you want in the list (for example, Ukrainian or Kazakh) and tap it.
• 📲 Return to typing and hold the space or click on the globe icon (🌐), switch between languages.

In MIUI 15, when using Gboard, you may experience a conflict with the system keyboard, which causes languages to duplicate. To avoid this, turn off the Mi Keyboard in the settings (Settings → Additional → Language and Entering → Keyboard Management).

Standard Mi Keyboard

Gboard by Google

Other (SwiftKey, Microsoft Keyboard, etc.)

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Method 3: Quickly switch languages directly from the keyboard

Not everyone knows that you can change the language right while typing without going into the settings, which works for both the Mi Keyboard and Gboard, but the ways you switch are different:

If the globe icon or language switching bar doesn’t show up, check the keyboard settings:

1. For Mi Keyboard: Settings → Additional → Language and input → Mi Keyboard → Layout and input → Show the language switch button.
2. For Gboard: Gboard settings → Themes and layout → Mockup settings → Show the language button.

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If the keyboard language resets after the phone is restarted, try clearing the Settings app cache (Settings → Apps → App Management → Settings → Clear the cache).

Problem Solving: Keyboard language is missing or not saved

Sometimes, after updating MIUI or resetting, users find that previously added languages disappear and new ones don't save, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

⚠️ Note: If the keyboard starts to "lay" or hang after changing the language, this may be due to a conflict of system fonts. → Screen. → Standard topics.

• 🔄 Language disappeared after update MIUI: Reset the keyboard through Settings → Annexes → Application management → Mi Keyboard (or Gboard) → Remove updates.
• 🚫 You can’t add a new language: Check if Safe Input is disabled in keyboard settings (it blocks some functions).
• 📱 Language resets when rebooting: It's a bug MIUI 14, fixed in a patch from 2023.Update firmware through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔍 No language in the list: Install an additional language package through Settings → Additionally. → Language and region → Add tongue.

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the keyboard settings to factory:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Mi Keyboard or Gboard and select Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Data (this will delete all saved words and settings).
4. Reboot the phone.

Features for different Xiaomi models

The manufacturer makes changes to the MIUI interface depending on the model and the region of sales, the following are the key differences for popular devices:

• 📱 Xiaomi 13/13 Pro/13 Ultra: IN MIUI 15 The default language change button on the keyboard is hidden. To return it, go to the Mi Keyboard Settings. → Advanced settings → Show the tongue button.
• 📱 Redmi Note 12/11/10: In these models, when the language is first added, the system may request confirmation via SMS (bug MIUI 14, corrected in the May update 2023).
• 📱 POCO F5/X5: Gboard is installed by default here, but in the settings it appears as “Keyboard”. POCO». The path to languages: Settings → System system → Language and input → keyboard POCO.
• 📱 Xiaomi Pad 6: On tablets, the interface is adapted, and the language switch button is in the upper right corner of the keyboard (near the emoji).

For the Chinese versions of smartphones (China ROM) may require additional adjustment of the region:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Language and Region.
2. Choose a region, for example, Russia or Europe.
3. Reset the device.

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On Xiaomi’s Chinese ROM smartphones, some languages (such as Russian) may not be on the default list, such as installing Gboard or running a global version of MIUI.

How to add rare languages (Ukrainian, Kazakh, Armenian, etc.)

If you want a language that isn’t on the standard list (like Tatar, Belarusian, or Georgian), there are two ways to do it:

Method 1: Installation of additional MIUI packages

• 🌍 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Language and region.
• 🔍 Click Add Language and scroll through the list to the end – there may be hidden options.
• 📥 If you don’t have a language, download the languages. MIUI (Internet).

Method 2: Using third-party keyboards

Some languages (such as Hebrew or Hindi) are easier to add via alternative keyboards:

• 📲 Install Microsoft SwiftKey or AnySoftKeyboard from Google Play.
• 🔧 Open the keyboard settings and add the desired language.
• ⚙️ B Settings → Additionally. → Language and input turn it on and make the default keyboard.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) When installing third-party keyboards, a warning about “unsafe input” may appear.This is a standard Android message – it can be ignored if the keyboard is downloaded from the official store.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the keyboard language to Xiaomi