How to set up a keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi Note: a complete guide with life hacks

The Xiaomi Redmi Note keyboard is not just a typing tool, but a range of features that can be customized to suit your needs. From typing speed to auto-replace words, settings that are right save time and nerves. However, many users have been using standard settings for years without even knowing that you can turn on gestures, resize buttons or add emojis in a single click.

In this article, we will discuss all the hidden and obvious features of the keyboard on the Redmi Note (relevant for Note models). 10/11/12/13 Pro and other lines with MIUI 12-14). You'll find out how:

• 🌐 Add several languages and switch between them quickly
• 🎨 Change the theme, color and transparency of the keyboard
• ⚡ Speed up printing with gestures and voice input
• 🔍 Correct autocorrect errors and add your words to the dictionary
• 📱 Set up vibrations, sounds and sensitivity of pressing

All instructions tested on the latest versions of the firmware MIUI 14 (Android 13) and adapted for Russian and global versions of the software. If you have another firmware (for example, HyperOS), most of the settings will remain relevant – we will point out the key differences.

1. Selecting and changing the default keyboard

On Xiaomi Redmi Note out of the box installed branded keyboard Gboard (from Google) or MIUI Keyboard (from Xiaomi) The first is universal and syncs with a Google account, the second is better optimized for the user. MIUI, But it may not be in the global firmware:

1. Open any field to enter text (e.g., in Messages).
2. Touch the badge. ⚙️ (gear) on the keyboard - if it is not, pull down the notification panel and click the Select method of entering.
3. In the list you will see an active keyboard (marked with a tick).

To change the keyboard:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Language and input → Current keyboard.
2. Select the one you want from the list (such as Gboard or SwiftKey if installed).
3. Confirm the shift in the pop-up window.

⚠️ Note: If after changing the keyboard, emoji or voice input disappear, check the permissions for the new keyboard in Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Keyboard name] → Permits: Access to microphone and storage is often required.

Tip: If you lack the features of a standard keyboard, install alternatives from Google Play:

• 📱 SwiftKey – Best Autocorrection and Word Prediction
• 🎨 Chroom – customization of color and size of buttons
• 🔒 AnySoftKeyboard – Open Source and High Security

Addition and switching of languages

By default, the Redmi Note has only one keyboard language (usually Russian or English) to add additional:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Language and Enter → Current Keyboard.
2. Click on Languages (or Add Language to Gboard).
3. Select the languages you want from the list (for example, Ukrainian, Kazakh, Turkish).
4. Return to text input – now the language can be swiped by space (in Gboard) or click on the icon 🌐.

If the language is not listed, you can add it manually:

• 📲 Download the language package from Google Play (e.g. Google Languages).
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone and repeat the steps above.

For quick switching between languages:

• 👆 V MIUI Keyboard: Hold the space and choose the language.
• 👉 In Gboard: swipe space left/right.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note firmware for China (CN-ROM) There may be no support for the Russian language in the MIUI Keyboard.Install Gboard or other keyboard from the store.

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If you need to type in a rare language (such as Tatar or Bashkir), try the Multiling O Keyboard keyboard, which supports more than 200 languages, including regional dialects.

3. Customization of the appearance of the keyboard

The standard keyboard on Xiaomi allows you to change the theme, button size and even transparency.

1. Open any input field and press on ⚙️ (gear on the keyboard.
2. Select themes (or Gboard design).
3. Scroll through the list of available topics. MIUI Keyboard has options: 🌓 Dark (for) AMOLED-screen) 🌞 Bright (classical) 🎨 Colored (gradients, neon) 🖼️ Image (background from the gallery)

To create your own theme:

1. Choose your own (or your own) menu.
2. Download background image from the gallery (optimum resolution — 1080×1920).
3. Configure the transparency of the buttons (recommended) 70-80% legible).
4. Choose the color of the text (white or black) and save the topic.

To change the size of the keyboard:

1. In the keyboard settings, find the size and layout.
2. Adjust the height with a slider (useful for small screens or using the keyboard and app at the same time).
3. Turn on the option of floating keyboard to move it around the screen.

On the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and newer support for the "Smart input" function" (AI Typing, which analyzes the context of the correspondence and suggests whole phrases (for example, "Thank you, waiting for an answer!"). → Additionally. → Smart input and activate the switch.

Swipe input enabled (gestures)|Prediction of the text is activated|Synchronization of the dictionary is configured|Unnecessary languages disabled|Press sensitivity tested-->

5. Correction of autocorrection errors

Autocorrection on Xiaomi sometimes replaces words unexpectedly (e.g., "hello" with "hello") to customize it:

1. Open the keyboard settings and find the Text Correction (or Auto Replacement) section.
2. Turn off the automatic replacement option if it is annoying.
3. Add frequently used words to the dictionary: 📝 In Gboard: Dictionary → Personal dictionary → Add. 📝 V MIUI Keyboard: Settings → User's dictionary.

Add to the dictionary

For resetting the learner's dictionary (if autocorrection is "going crazy"):

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → [Keyboard name] → Warehouse.
2. Click Clear Cache and Clear Data (Warning: This Will Delete All Save Words!).
3. Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note with firmware MIUI Europe (EEA) There may be no Russian autocorrection in Gboard. MIUI Keyboard from APKMirror or use SwiftKey.

6.Tune vibration, sounds and tactile feedback

The sounds and vibrations of the keystrokes help control input better, but they can be annoying.

1. Open the keyboard settings and find the Sound and Vibration (or Tactile Feedback) section.
2. Activate or deactivate: 🔊 Pressing – clicking when you touch the button. 📳 Vibration is a light recoil when pressed. 🎵 Space Sound – a separate sound for the space (useful for blind printing).

30-50%

For users with Redmi Note 10S The newer function is Adaptive Vibration:

• 🔄 The vibration automatically adjusts to the force of pressing (vibrates more strongly when a hard touch is applied).
• 🔋 Saves battery power, as weak presses do not start the motor.

If the vibration doesn't work:

• 🔧 Check if vibration is enabled in the phone settings: Settings → Sound. → Vibration.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes the vibration module “hangs” after updates.

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Turning off the sounds and vibrations of the keyboard increases the battery life of the keyboard 5-7% (on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ s MIUI 14).

Additional functions: emoji, GIF quick answers

Modern keyboards on Xiaomi can do much more than just type. Here are the most useful tips:

• 😊 Emoji and GIF: Press the button. 😊 or 🎬 You can search for emojis by keyword in Gboard (e.g., type "heart" and it will appear). ❤️). Long tapping of emojis opens up options for skin tones (where applicable).
• ⚡ Quick answers: In MIUI Keyboard has ready-made templates ("Thank you", "OK", "Remove") To add your template: Settings → Quick answers → Add.
• 🔍 Google Search: Gboard can search for information directly from the keyboard – click on the Google icon (🔍) And you type in a query. The search results will appear as cards above the keyboard.
• 📍 Location insert: Some versions of Gboard have a button 📍 — Pressing inserts your geo-position (useful for taxis or appointments).

For meme and sticker lovers:

• 🤣 Gboard has a built-in search for GIPHY — press on 🎬 Enter a request (e.g., "funny cat").
• 🎨 V MIUI Keyboard can create your own stickers from a photo (long press on the button) 😊 → Create a sticker).

If the buttons are emoji or GIF absent:

1. Update the keyboard via Google Play.
2. Check the settings: Keyboard settings → layout → Add an emoji button.

8. Solving keyboard problems

If the keyboard on the Redmi Note is not working properly, try these steps:

If the keyboard has stopped working completely:

1. Install an alternative keyboard (such as Simple Keyboard) from Google Play.
2. Reset the keyboard settings to factory in Settings → Annexes → [keyboard] → Warehouse → Clear the data.
3. Update the firmware: Settings → About the phone → System update.

For Redmi Note with root rights:

• 🛠️ You can remove the standard keyboard via Titanium Backup or ADB: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.miuikeyboard
• ⚠️ Caution: This can cause system failures if an alternative keyboard is not installed.

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