Owners of Xiaomi smartphones often face the need to speed up text entry - whether it is correspondence in messengers, searching in a browser or filling out forms. MIUI offers a quick dial function that reduces the printing time on 30-40% It's a feature that automatically adds words, gestures and personalized cues, but many users are unaware of the hidden possibilities of the feature or are unable to properly configure it.
In this article, we will analyze not only the basic settings of fast dialing on Redmi, POCO And other Xiaomi devices, but also advanced tricks: how to teach your keyboard to your writing style, use gestures to type, synchronize the vocabulary between devices, and even recover deleted words. Special attention will be paid to typical problems - when a quick set suddenly stops working or offers irrelevant options.
The instructions are relevant to MIUI 14/15 (including the global and Chinese versions, but most of the tips are for older firmware versions, too. If you use a third-party keyboard (like Gboard or SwiftKey), some of the features may be different, which we'll mention too.
What is a fast setup for Xiaomi and how does it work?
Quick typing (or Quick Text in English versions) MIUI) — It is a set of tools that analyzes your writing style and offers a:
- 🔍 Auto-addition of words – Keyboard predicts the next word based on context.
- ⚡ Gestures for input - holding the finger on the keys without interruption (swipe-entering).
- 📚 Personal vocabulary – keeping frequently used words, names, slang.
- 🔄 Synchronization – transferring settings between devices via Mi Account.
The learning algorithm works on a machine learning basis: the longer you use the keyboard, the more accurate the prompts become. For example, if you often write the word “hello” instead of “hello”, the system will remember this and offer it first. It is important to understand that fast dialing does not send your data to Xiaomi servers – all processing takes place locally on the device (except for sync via account).
Performance of the function is affected by:
- 📱 Smartphone model – on flagships (Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70) Algorithms work faster with a powerful processor.
- 🗃️ Free memory – if the device has less than 1 GB of free space, the keyboard can slow down.
- 🔄 Updates MIUI — New firmware versions improve accuracy of predictions.
⚠️ Note: If you are working for a corporate VPN Or a proxy, the Mi Account dictionary synchronization function can be blocked due to network limitations, and you have to manually move the settings.
How to enable a quick dial in a standard keyboard MIUI
By default, the Quick Dial feature is activated, but you can fine-tune it. Here's how to do it:
- Open any application where the keyboard appears (such as Messages or Notes).
- Touch the badge. ⚙️ (gears) in the top row of the keyboard to open the settings.
- Go to Quick Set (or Quick Text in English).
- Activate the sliders: 🔘 Prediction of words – hints when entering. 🔘 Auto Replacement – Correcting Mistakes. 🔘 Gesture input - swipe printing.
If the Quick Dial section is not on the menu, you are using a third-party keyboard. MIUI through settings → System system → Language and input → Current keyboard.
Word prediction included
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The dictionary is synchronized with Mi Account (optional)
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Once activated, try entering a few phrases. If prompts don't appear, restart the device - sometimes this helps reset the keyboard cache. Also check if the power saving mode for system applications is turned off (it can block the background operation of the keyboard).
Learning the keyboard to your writing style
To make quick dialing really useful, you have to train it. Here's how to do it effectively:
- Add frequently used words manually: Open keyboard settings (⚙️ → Quick set. → Personal dictionary: Click Add a word and enter frequently used terms (e.g. nicknames, professional jargon).
- Fix incorrect clues: If the keyboard suggests an inaccurate word, click on it and select Remove from the dictionary. To add the correct option, enter it in full and click Save in the pop-up window that appears.
- Import words from other sources: You can export a dictionary from Gboard or SwiftKey (via backup files) and upload it to the keyboard MIUI.
To accelerate learning:
- 📧 Write long messages (from 50 words) – this algorithm better analyzes the context.
- 🔄 Use gesture input – it helps the system remember frequently repeated letter combinations.
- 📱 Do not clear the keyboard cache unnecessarily – it stores temporary data for learning.
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If the keyboard persistently suggests nonthose words (for example, replacing "hello" with "prehello"), check the regional settings. Sometimes the problem is solved by changing the input language from "Russian (Russia)" to "Russian (Belarus)" or another option - this resets some auto-replacement algorithms.
Gesture input (swipe): how to set up and speed up printing
The gesture input (or swipe-typing) function allows you to enter text without taking your finger off the screen - just swipe the letters of the word. MIUI This function is called Sliding Input and is enabled in the keyboard settings.
To activate and optimize swipe input:
- Go to the keyboard settings → Quick set. → Sliding input.
- Turn on the slider and select the trajectory style: 🔹 Standard – Classic swipe (like in Gboard). 🔹 Dynamic – the trajectory adapts to your writing style.
- In the Sensitivity section, adjust the reaction speed: 🐢 Low – suitable for careful input. 🐇 High for fast printing (may be less accurate).
Tips for improving accuracy:
- 👆 Take your time - first 2-3 Swipe may seem uncomfortable, but after a week, the input speed will increase. 1.5-2 once.
- 🔄 If a word is entered incorrectly, swipe your finger to the left to erase it, and repeat the input.
- 📊 In the settings you can see the accuracy statistics - aim for an indicator above 90%.
| Parameter | Recommended value | Who's right for? |
|---|---|---|
| Swipe sensitivity | Medium | Most of the users |
| Input vibration | Off. | Speeds up the print. |
| Keyboard sound | Short click. | Helps control input |
| Autospace after word | Included | All users |
⚠️ Note: On some models POCO (for example, POCO X6 Pro) Default gesture is disabled in global firmware. To activate it, you may need to switch the region of the device to India or China via Settings. → Additionally. → Region.
Synchronizing the dictionary between Xiaomi devices
If you have multiple Xiaomi gadgets (like a smartphone and a tablet), you can sync your personal vocabulary through Mi Account, eliminating the need to relearn the keyboard on each device.
How to turn on synchronization:
- Open the keyboard settings and go to Quick Dial → Synchronization of the dictionary.
- Sign in to your Mi Account (if you are not automatically logged in).
- Activate the slider Synchronize the dictionary.
- On the second device, repeat the steps and wait until the sync is complete (it can take up to 5 minutes).
Important nuances:
- 🔄 Synchronization only works between devices with one version. MIUI (for example, MIUI 15 Global) If firmware is different, errors are possible.
- 📱 Auto Update Time and Date must be enabled on the device (Settings) → Additionally. → Date and time).
- 🔒 If you reset your smartphone settings, the dictionary can be restored from a backup of the Mi Cloud.
What to do if the synchronization is suspended?
If you use Gboard or another keyboard, sync through Mi Account won't work, so you can export the dictionary manually through.txt or.xml files, but the process is more time-consuming.
Solving problems with fast recruitment
Sometimes the speed dial stops working correctly, doesn't show any clues, offers irrelevant words, or even turns off. Here are the most common problems and solutions.
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The clues don't work. | Word prediction disabled | Include in the keyboard settings → Quick set. |
| Keyboard brakes | Cache overloaded or little memory | Clear the keyboard cache in Settings → Annexes → keyboard → Memory. |
| No new words are kept. | Place taken in the dictionary vault. | Remove outdated words in your personal dictionary |
| Gesture input doesn't work. | Disabled in settings or conflict with the shell | Switch the device region to India (see above) |
If none of these methods helped, try resetting the keyboard settings:
- Go to Settings. → System system → Language and input → keyboard MIUI.
- Click Reset settings (or Restore by default).
- Reset the device.
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After the update MIUI The quick dial has gotten worse, try to roll back to the previous version of the keyboard. APK keyboard MIUI from the APKMirror website (select the version corresponding to your firmware) and install it manually.
On some devices (for example, Redmi Note 12 with the MIUI 14) Quick dialing may conflict with Smart Reply. If prompts are duplicated or appear late, turn off Smart Reply in the keyboard settings.
Advanced settings: themes, layouts and additional features
keyboard MIUI Supports not only fast dialing, but also other useful features that can be combined for maximum convenience:
- 🎨 Keyboard themes – design change (available in Settings) → On dark topics, fast dialing works a little faster due to streamlining rendering.
- ⌨️ Change the layout - you can choose QWERTY, Yitsuken or even Dvorak (for power users).
- 🔍 Search GIF Smiley – built-in database of animated images (available when connected to the Internet).
- 🔊 Voice input is an alternative to fast typing for those who prefer to dictate text.
How to set up the layout of the keyboard:
- Open the keyboard settings → Layout and input.
- Select the desired language and layout (for example, Russian (Ytsuken) or English (QWERTY)).
- Activate the option to Show characters on the top row if you use punctuation marks frequently.
For users who type in multiple languages, it is useful to enable Auto-Switching, which analyzes the first letters of a word and automatically switches the layout. For example, if you start typing "hello" on a Russian keyboard, the system will suggest switching to English.
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The combination of fast typing with gesture input and auto-switching of the language allows you to achieve print speeds up to 60-70 Signs per minute is the level of professional stenographers!
If you often work with numbers or special characters, add them to the Quick Access Panel:
- Open the keyboard settings and go to the layout and input → Symbols panel.
- Click Set up and add frequently used characters (e.g, ©, ®, →).