The keyboard on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a text input tool, but a whole ecosystem of features that can both make communication easier and become a source of annoyance if configured incorrectly, POCO Mi or Mi often face problems: too small buttons, awkward character layout, spontaneous change of language or lack of familiar emoji. MIUI 14/15, including hidden settings that the manufacturer does not advertise.
Feature of firmware MIUI — It's a very deep integration with Xiaomi services, which sometimes makes it difficult to find the right options, for example, the standard Gboard (from Google) behaves differently than the branded Mi Keyboard, and the settings for them are scattered on different menus. We'll show you how to install an alternate keyboard, disable auto-replacement, add gestures, or even create your own theme. If you're tired of your smartphone substituting the wrong words or the keyboard eating up part of the screen, this guide is for you.
Important: The instructions are relevant to all modern Xiaomi models (including the Redmi Note). 12/13, POCO F5/X5, Mi 13/14), However, some points may differ depending on the version. MIUI And regional firmware. If your device is running Android. 13/14 With HyperOS shell, some of the settings may be in other sections – we will point to this separately.
1. Selecting and installing the default keyboard
Xiaomi can either have a proprietary Mi Keyboard or Google’s Gboard by default.The former offers more integration with the ecosystem. MIUI (For example, quick access to the Mi AI), The second one is more flexible settings and cloud dictionary support, so you can change the keyboard:
- Open Settings → Additional settings → Language and input.
- Slip on Current Keyboard (or Keyboard Management in HyperOS).
- Activate the slider next to the desired keyboard (if it is not in the list, install from Google Play).
- Go back and select it as the default keyboard.
⚠️ Note: If after changing the keyboard, the panel with emoji or voice input disappears, check the permissions for the new keyboard in Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Keyboard name] → Permits: Access to microphone and storage is often required.
Among the alternative keyboards for Xiaomi are popular:
- 🔹 SwiftKey is the best AI word predictor and multilingual support.
- 🔹 Fleksy – Minimalist design and gestures for quick input.
- 🔹 Chroom – keyboard with support RGB-lighting (for devices with AMOLED-screen).
- 🔹 AnySoftKeyboard – open source and maximum customization.
If you have chosen Gboard but it is unstable, try clearing its cache: Settings → Annexes → Gboard → Warehouse → Clear the cache. This often solves problems with hanging or missing sentences.
2. Language and layout settings
One of the most common problems Xiaomi users have is to spontaneously switch the keyboard language or not have the right layout to add a new language:
- Go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → Current keyboard.
- Select your keyboard (like Gboard), then tap the Tongues.
- Click Add keyboard and select the language you want (e.g. English (US) or Ukrainian).
- For quick switching between languages, turn on the option to Show the language switch button (in Gboard this is done in the keyboard settings). → Layout).
If the layout is not on the list (for example, Tatar or Belarusian), install it through Google Play as an add-on to Gboard.
- Open Gboard in the list of languages.
- Tap All languages → Add.
- If there is no language, click Get more languages – this will redirect you to the Play Store.
On HyperOS devices, the path to language settings may be different: → Personalization → Language and region → Keyboard and input. If previously added languages are missing after updating the firmware, try resetting the keyboard to factory (in the keyboard app menu).
Added the desired language in the keyboard settings|
The layout switch button is on|
The display of special symbols (for example) is checked, @, #)|
Cleared cache of the keyboard (at lags)-->
3. Changes in the theme and appearance of the keyboard
The Mi Keyboard and Gboard allow you to change themes, button sizes, and even transparency to customize the look and feel of the device.
For Gboard:
- Open any text field to make the keyboard appear.
- Slap the icon. ⚙️ (gear) on the keyboard panel.
- Select Topics → Scroll down and click Create your theme (or choose from ready-made ones).
- Here, you can change it: 🎨 Color of buttons (including gradients). 🔠 The shape of the keys (rectangular, rounded, with shadow). 🖼️ Background image (you can upload your own). 📏 Keyboard size (useful for Xiaomi’s big screens).
For Mi Keyboard:
The options are more modest, but there are unique features, such as Night Mode (dark theme with keylights) to change the theme:
- Press the comma (,) on the keyboard → choose ⚙️ Settings.
- Go to the Topics and select one of the suggested ones (e.g, MIUI Classic or Minimalist).
- To manually adjust the color, press the key color and select the palette.
⚠️ Warning: If after changing the theme, the keyboard slowly opens, turn off animations in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap 7 times) → Developer settings → Set all values on animation disabled.
| Parameter | Gboard | Mi Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Number of topics | 50+ (including user-generated) | 10 (fixed) |
| Transparency setting | Yes. | No. |
| Gestures (swipes) | Yes (including customization) | Yes (standard only) |
| Cloud dictionary | Yes (Google sync) | Yes (synchronization with Mi Account) |
| Support for emoji | GIF, stickers, Memoji | Only standard emojis. |
If you don’t have enough ready-made themes, you can install third-party ones from Google Play (like Kika Keyboard or Google Play). GO However, be careful: some keyboards collect typing data. Check the permissions in the Play Store before installing.
4. Optimization of auto-replacement and text prediction
Xiaomi's auto-replacement system often works too aggressively, correcting even well-written words or offering ridiculous options.
On Gboard:
- Open the keyboard settings (icon) ⚙️ panel).
- Go to Correct Text and Turn Off: 🔘 Automatic comma placement (if it interferes with). 🔘 Auto-Replacement (or Configure Exceptions in the Dictionary). 🔘 Predicting the next word (if it distracts).
To add a word to the dictionary, tap on it in the sentence line → Add to the dictionary.
In Mi Keyboard:
Auto-replacement functions are less flexible, but you can:
- Hold the comma. → ⚙️ Settings → Correction of text.
- Turn off Automatic Correction and Prediction.
- To reset the learner's dictionary, click Clear the training data (useful if the keyboard "remembered" the errors).
If the keyboard stubbornly does not remember specific terms (for example, cryptocurrency or neural network), add them manually:
- In Gboard: Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary.
- In Mi Keyboard: Settings → Language and input → Personal dictionary.
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If the keyboard has started offering obscene words or jargon, clear the history of the input in the keyboard settings. → Clear the entry history.
For users who often type in two languages, it is useful to enable Bilingual Prediction (in Gboard): the keyboard will offer words in both languages at once. → Correction of text → Bilingual prediction.
5. Customization of gestures and additional functions
Modern keyboards on Xiaomi support gestures that speed up text input, such as swiping up a word or swiping left to move the cursor to adjust gestures:
On Gboard:
- Open the keyboard settings → Gestures.
- Turn it on: 👆 Swipe to the left on the space - moving the cursor. 👇 Swipe down the delete key - delete the word. 🔄 Swipe up the symbol - the transition to a digital keyboard.
In Mi Keyboard:
Gestures are limited here, but you can include:
- 🔹 Swipe over the space for moving the cursor (in gesture settings).
- 🔹 Double tap on Shift to enable Caps Lock.
Additional features that should be included:
- 🔊 Voice input: In Gboard, click on the microphone icon. For the Mi Keyboard, you may need to install Google Assistant.
- 🖼️ Insert images: in Gboard tap on the icon 📎 near-space.
- 🔍 Search GIF: In Gboard, hold the emoji icon. → choose GIF.
⚠️ Note: If voice input doesn't work on the Mi Keyboard, check if Google Assistant is installed as the default app for voice commands. → Annexes → By default. → Voice input.
How to enable simultaneous input from two keyboards (split-mode)
6. Solving common problems
Even after setting up the keyboard correctly, the Xiaomi keyboard can malfunction.
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard doesn't appear | Application malfunction or shell conflict MIUI. | Reboot the device. Clear the keyboard cache in Settings. → Install another keyboard (e.g. Gboard). |
| Spontaneous language change | A conflict of layouts or a bug in MIUI. | Turn off automatic language definition in your keyboard settings. Remove unnecessary languages from the list. Update your firmware. MIUI. |
| Lags at printing | Cache overload or background processes. | Clear the cache and keyboard data. Turn off animations in the developer settings. Check free memory (should be at least 1 GB). |
| No emojis or they are displayed in squares | An outdated version of the keyboard or fonts. | Update your keyboard on Google Play. Set up Google Sans or Noto Color Emoji fonts. Check the encoding in SMS/messenger. |
After the update MIUI The keyboard started to behave strangely (for example, the panel with the emoji disappeared or auto-replacement stopped working), try it:
- Reset the keyboard settings to factory (in its settings).
- Remove updates for Mi Keyboard (if you use a branded keyboard).
- Install Gboard as an alternative.
For HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) Some keyboard settings can be moved to Personalization. If you don't find the usual options, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).
7. Resetting and reinstalling the keyboard
If you're not getting any setups, you might have to reset the keyboard to factory settings or reinstall it.
Resetting:
- For Gboard: Open the keyboard settings → Additionally. → Resetting settings.
For Mi Keyboard:
- Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Mi Keyboard → Warehouse → Clear the data.
⚠️ Note: When cleaning the keyboard data, all manually added words and theme settings will be deleted. If you use Gboard synced through Google Account, the data can be restored after re-entry.
If the problem persists even after reinstalling, check:
- 🔄 Updates MIUI: Sometimes keyboard bugs are fixed in new firmware versions.
- 🛡️ Antivirus or Optimizers: Some applications (such as Clean Master) may block keyboard operation.
- 📱 Power Saving Mode: Turn it off for keyboard in Settings → Battery → Choice of applications.
8. Alternative methods of text input
If the standard keyboard on Xiaomi doesn’t suit you, consider alternative input methods:
- 🎤 Voice input: Enables via the microphone icon on the keyboard. To improve accuracy: Update Google Assistant. Enable Offline speech recognition in voice settings. Use headphones with microphones to better capture sound.
Handwritten input
Available on Gboard (icon) ✏️ Next to the space, or through applications like Google Handwriting Input.
Entering from a physical keyboard
If you connect Xiaomi to an external keyboard (for example, through the OTG or Bluetooth, check it out:
- Compatibility of layout (e.g, QWERTY vs. Yitsuken).
- Settings in Settings → Connected devices → keyboard.
For users with disabilities, MIUI has special features:
- 👁️ Enlarging the keyboard: Settings → Special facilities → Increase.
- 🎧 Voice management: Settings → Special facilities → Voice assistant.
If the vibration remains, check the phone's general settings: Settings → Sound. → Vibration on touch.