How to set up a keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi 7: from language to gestures

Xiaomi Redmi 7 is still a popular smartphone due to balanced performance and stable performance on the market. MIUI. However, many users face the inconvenience of typing: incorrect layout, lack of the desired language or inconvenient location of buttons. In this article, we will discuss how to fully customize the keyboard to your needs, from basic parameters to hidden functions.

It's important to understand that Redmi 7 has a default Gboard (from Google) or Mi Keyboard (from Xiaomi), depending on the firmware version. Both support flexible customization, but have their own nuances. For example, swipe gestures for one-handed text input are only available in Gboard, and the themes are more widely represented in the Mi Keyboard.

If you just bought a Redmi 7 or upgraded your firmware, the keyboard might have reset to factory settings. Don't rush to install third-party apps -- 90% of the time, it's enough to set up the built-in tools correctly. And for those who like experimentation, at the end of this article, we'll show you how to install an alternative keyboard with advanced features.

1. How to change the keyboard language to Redmi 7

By default, Redmi 7 usually only has English and Chinese. To add Russian or any other language, follow the following steps:

1. Open any application where you can type text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the input field and the keyboard will appear.
3. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) globe (🌐) keyboard.
4. Choose Input Languages or Input Languages.
5. Activate the desired language by moving the slider to the right.

If the required language is not on the list, it can be added:

• 📌 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
• 🔍 Select your keyboard (Gboard or Mi Keyboard).
• 🌍 Press Tongues. → Add the keyboard and select the desired.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI The path to settings may be different. If you don't find the Language and input section, try searching through the search bar in the settings (the magnifier icon at the top).

After adding the language, you can swipe between layouts by space (in Gboard) or click on the globe icon (in Mi Keyboard). If the keyboard does not switch, check if the option Switch layouts in the language settings is enabled.

2. Auto-replacement and auto-correction settings

Auto-replacement and auto-correct functions can help or interfere, for example, they automatically correct typos, but sometimes replace the right words with the wrong ones. On Redmi 7, these settings are customized separately for each keyboard.

For Gboard:

1. Open the keyboard settings (cog on the toolbar).
2. Go to Correction of text.
3. Turn it off or set it up: 🔄 Autocorrection – Correcting words automatically. 📝 Show sentences - tips over keys. 🔤 Auto-replacement – replaces words after space.

For Mi Keyboard:

• 🛠️ Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input → Mi Keyboard → Text settings.
• 📛 Turn off automatic correction if it interferes with.
• 📊 In the Dictionary section, you can add words you use frequently (for example, jargon or names).

⚠️ Attention: If autocorrecting is too aggressive, try resetting the user's dictionary. To do this, find the Dictionary section in the keyboard settings and select Clear Data. This will delete all saved words, but can solve the problem with incorrect fixes.

On Redmi 7s. MIUI 12 and above, the Mi Keyboard has a smart input feature that analyzes your writing style and adjusts your prompts. → Additionally. → Confidentiality → Personalization of the keyboard.

3. Personalization of the appearance of the keyboard

The boring standard keyboard design can be easily changed, with over 50 themes available on Gboard, including adaptive ones, and the Mi Keyboard is smaller, but it has unique styles from Xiaomi.

How to change the theme in Gboard:

• 🎨 Open the keyboard settings → Topics.
• 📱 Select one of the suggested ones or click Create your theme to upload the background image.
• 🔍 For those with pictures, it is recommended to use contrast images to keep the buttons readable.

How to change the theme in Mi Keyboard:

• 🖌️ Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input → Mi Keyboard → Topics.
• 🌈 Themes are available here. MIUI, Gradient and Simple Colors.
• 📱 Click on your favorite topic and apply it.

If you don’t have the built-in themes, you can install third-party keyboards like SwiftKey or Chroom, which offer even more options, but remember that third-party keyboards can collect data about your input (for example, to improve predictions).

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4.Tune gestures and quick input

One of the key advantages of modern keyboards is gesture support. Redmi 7 can be configured to:

• 👆 Swipe for input (printing without detachment of the finger).
• ↩️ Gesture to remove (swipe left on backspace key).
• 🔍 Quick access to emoji (prolonged comma or space pressing).

How to enable swipe input in Gboard:

1. Open the keyboard settings → Sliding input.
2. Turn on the option to Enable sliding input.
3. Select the trajectory style (e.g. Dynamic or Fixed).

For Mi Keyboard:

• 🛠️ Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input → Mi Keyboard → Keyboard settings.
• 🔄 Enable Sliding Enter (if the option is available for your language).

⚠️ Note: Swipe input may conflict with navigation gestures MIUI (For example, swipe from the bottom edge of the screen to go back. If the keyboard does not respond to gestures, check the navigation settings in Settings → Display. → Navigation panel.

You can also set up a gesture in Gboard to move the cursor:

• 🖱️ Hold the space and move your finger left/right – the cursor will move through the text.
• 📱 It is convenient for quick editing of long messages.

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If swipe input is unstable, try calibrating the keyboard. To do this, select Sliding input in Gboard settings. → Calibration and follow the instructions on the screen.

5. Optimizing the keyboard for one hand

The Redmi 7 has a 6.26-inch screen diagonal, making one-handed text input uncomfortable for many users.Fortunately, both the Gboard and Mi Keyboard support one-hand mode.

How to turn on one hand mode in Gboard:

1. Open the keyboard settings → Size and layout.
2. Select One-Hand Mode.
3. Specify which hand to optimize the keyboard (right or left).
4. Adjust the width of the keyboard with a slider.

For Mi Keyboard:

• 🛠️ Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input → Mi Keyboard → layout.
• 📱 Enable the option One-hand mode.
• 🔄 Choose the side of the shift (left or right).

If one hand mode is uncomfortable, an alternative is to reduce the size of the keyboard:

• 📏 In Gboard settings, select Keyboard Height and reduce it.
• 🔍 In the Mi Keyboard, a similar option is called the keyboard size.

⚠️ Note: In one-hand mode, some buttons (such as numbers or characters) may become smaller.If you often need special characters, consider adding a second keyboard with quick access to them (such as the Symbol Keyboard from Google Play).

Installation of a third-party keyboard

If the built-in keyboards don't suit you, you can install alternatives from Google Play.

• 🔹 SwiftKey – Best Autocorrection and Word Prediction.
• 🔹 Chroom – minimalist design and high level of privacy.
• 🔹 Fleksy – Extended gestures and themes.

How to install and configure a third-party keyboard:

1. Download the keyboard from Google Play (like SwiftKey).
2. After installation, open any input field and click on the keyboard icon in the status bar.
3. Select Change the keyboard and activate a new one.
4. Follow the setup instructions (usually you need to allow access to the input data).

Advantages of third-party keyboards:

• 🌍 Support for rare languages and dialects.
• 🎨 Unique themes and styles.
• 🔒 Additional privacy features (e.g. disabling cloud sync in SwiftKey).

⚠️ Note: Some third-party keyboards (especially the little-known ones) may collect your input data, including passwords. Check app permissions and user reviews before installing. The most secure options are Gboard, SwiftKey and Chroom.

If after installing a new keyboard it does not appear in the list of available, go to Settings → Annexes → Manage applications, find the keyboard and turn it on manually.

7. Solving common keyboard problems

Sometimes the keyboard on Redmi 7 doesn't work properly, it goes missing, it slows down, it doesn't switch the language, and we'll look at the problems and the solutions.

If the keyboard has stopped working completely, try the following steps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find your keyboard (Gboard or Mi Keyboard).
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the cache and Clear the data.
4. Reboot the phone.

If the problem persists, the system firmware may be damaged, in which case the resetting will help (but remember to back up the data!).

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Before resetting your settings, try updating your keyboard via Google Play. Often bugs are fixed in newer versions of apps.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the keyboard on Redmi 7