How to Find Numbers and Numbers on Xiaomi Keyboard: A Complete Guide to 2026

You try to type in a phone number, confirmation code, or mathematical expression, but on a Xiaomi smartphone screen, instead of the usual numbers, only letters? This problem is familiar to many Redmi, POCO and Mi users, especially after updating MIUI or changing the keyboard.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can call the number bar on your Xiaomi keyboard, from standard gestures to hidden MIUI features. You’ll learn how to quickly switch between layouts, where to look for special characters (such as # or *), and what to do if the numbers disappear after the update. And also find out why on some models (such as the Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5) the keyboard behaves differently than on older smartphones.

We warn you right away, it's not always the settings that are the problem, sometimes it's the MIUI updates that reset the keyboard, or third-party apps like Gboard, SwiftKey that conflict with the layout, but everything in order.

1. Standard way: how to call numbers on the Xiaomi keyboard

On most Xiaomi smartphones with the MIUI keyboard, the numbers are hidden behind an extra panel.

1. Open any application where you want to enter text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the input field to make the keyboard appear.
3. In the lower left corner of the keyboard, find the?123 button (or!#1 on some models).
4. A panel will open with numbers from 0 to 9 and the main characters (#, *, +, etc.).

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI (for example, MIUI 14 on Xiaomi 13) Switch button may look like an icon #+=. If it is not, check the keyboard settings (more on this below).

To return to the letters, press the same button again (now it will be written ABC or ABV).

2.Alternative gestures: swipe for quick access to numbers

Not everyone knows, but there are hidden gestures on Xiaomi's keyboard that speed up digit input.

• 👆 Swipe up the space button: on some models (for example, Redmi 10 or the other two models). POCO M4) It opens up a digital dashboard.
• 👉 Long press 123: may show additional characters (e.g, €, $, ¥).
• 🔄 Double pressing the button to change the language: on the keyboard MIUI It sometimes switches the layout to numbers.

If the gestures don't work, they're disabled in the settings.

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → Current keyboard (MIUI).
2. Select the keyboard settings → Gestures.
3. Activate the Swipe for numbers or Quick Switch (name depends on the version of MIUI).

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If the swipe doesn’t work, try updating the keyboard through the Google Play Market – sometimes bugs are fixed in newer versions.

3.Where to look for special characters (#, *, +, %) on Xiaomi

The numbers are found, but where is #, * or % hidden? On the MIUI keyboard, they can be in different places depending on the model:

If the desired symbol is not visible in a prominent place, try:

1. On the digital bar, press the =/+ or 1/2 button and the second menu with rare characters will open.
2. Hold the number 0 with your finger, sometimes it hides there. ° (degree µ (microscopic).

4.If the numbers are missing: reset keyboard settings

Sometimes the digital bar suddenly disappears after you update your MIUI or install a new application.

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Method 1: Cleaning the cache

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI keyboard (or Gboard if you use it).
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the cache.

Method 2: Resetting settings

If cleaning the cache did not help, reset the keyboard settings to factory:

1. Open Settings → Additional settings → Language and input.
2. Select your keyboard (such as MIUI or Gboard).
3. Click Reset Settings or Reset by default.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting, you will have to reconfigure autoreplacement, dictionaries and gestures. Save important texts in advance (e.g., copy them to Notes).

5. Keyboard features on different Xiaomi models

The manufacturer often changes the location of the numbers depending on the model and version of the MIUI.

• 📱 Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi K60: numbers hidden behind the button #+= The characters * and # are in a separate tab.
• 📱 POCO F5/X5: Swipe up the space opens the numbers, but works unstable after updating to MIUI 14.
• 📱 Redmi Note 10/11/12: There is no % on the digital panel - it must be entered through a long press on the 5.
• 📱 Older models (Redmi 9, Mi) A3): Numbers appear after pressing?123, but no swipe gesture.

On smartphones with MIUI 14 and later, the digital bar can automatically hide if you use voice input often. To fix this, turn off the option of Adaptive Keyboard in the settings.

If you have POCO with custom firmware (like Pixel Experience), the keyboard may behave differently, in which case install Gboard from Google Play, which is more stable on informal builds.

6 Third-party keyboards: Gboard, SwiftKey and others

If you don't like the standard MIUI keyboard, try alternatives, like Google's Gboard, which offers more convenient access to numbers:

• 🔢 Numbers are always in sight: in Gboard, a numerical panel appears after double-clicking on?123.
• 🎨 Customizable layout: you can change the location of the characters in the Settings menu → layout.
• 🔍 Search for emojis and symbols: press the button =/+ and enter the name of the symbol (e.g., "percentage").

To install the Gboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play Market.
2. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input.
3. Activate Gboard and set it with the default keyboard.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro), the Gboard may conflict with the system keyboard, causing lags. In this case, turn off text prediction in the Gboard settings.

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Keyboard side (Gboard, SwiftKey) are often updated and support more languages than standard MIUI, but they may consume more battery due to background processes.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Xiaomi users often face typical keyboard problems, and here’s how to solve them:

• ❌ Numbers are missing after the update: reset your keyboard settings (see section 4) or reinstall it via Google Play.
• ❌ Swipe for numbers does not work: check if the gesture is enabled in the settings (keyboard settings) → Gestures).
• ❌ Keyboard brakes when entering numbers: clear cache or turn off animations in Settings → Special facilities → Delete animations.
• ❌ No # or *: Try pressing 3 or 8 long or install Gboard.

If the problem is not solved, check if the keyboard is blocked by the power saving mode.

1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance.
2. Select Power Saving Mode → Settings.
3. Remove the tick from the item Limit background activity for the keyboard.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions