How to set up a keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro: from language to gestures

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro is a popular smartphone with flexible customization options, including keyboard settings. However, many users face problems: too small buttons, inconvenient layout, lack of the right language or random pressing when printing. In this article, we will analyze all the ways to configure the keyboard - from basic parameters to hidden functions. MIUI, This will help you to enter the text comfortably.

It is important to understand that the Redmi 9 Pro can either be installed as a default keyboard. MIUI, The algorithms are different, so we'll look at both, and we'll also talk about changing the layout, adding emojis, adjusting gestures, and even solving keyboard hanging problems.

If you just bought a smartphone or upgraded your firmware, some of the settings might reset. Don't worry, you can get your settings back in a few minutes. And for those who want to make the most of the device, we've prepared tips on optimizing your keyboard for games, messengers and documents.

1. How to open keyboard settings on Redmi 9 Pro

Before you change the settings, you need to find the keyboard settings menu. MIUI You can do this in several ways – choose the most convenient for you.

The fastest way:

1. Open any application that has a field to enter text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the input field to make the keyboard appear.
3. Press the gear icon (⚙️) In the top row of the keyboard is a direct link to its settings.

Alternative method through system settings:

1. Go to Settings → System and Device → Language and Enter.
2. In the Keyboard section, select an active keyboard (such as Gboard or Keyboard). MIUI).
3. Slip the name of the keyboard to open its parameters.

If there are several keyboards on the list, make sure that the one you need is included.

• 🔹 Go to Settings. → System and device → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
• 🔹 Turn on the keyboard you want to use (the slider should be green).
• 🔹 To change the default keyboard, tap the Current keyboard and select the desired one.

⚠️ Warning: If the keyboard suddenly disappears or doesn't open, check if it's disabled in the security settings. Sometimes antivirus or power saving modes block virtual keyboards.

2. Adding and removing layout languages

By default, Redmi 9 Pro only has Russian and English, and if you need others (such as Ukrainian, German or Chinese), they are easy to add.

Keyboard instruction MIUI:

1. Open the keyboard settings (as described in the previous section).
2. Go to the Input Languages.
3. Tap on Language Management and select the ones you want from the list (you can use search).
4. Once added, languages will be available to swipe over the space or click on the globe icon (🌐).

For Gboard, the process is similar, but with nuances:

• 🔹 Go to Settings. → Language → Addition of keyboards.
• 🔹 Choose the language and its variants (for example, you can add English). UK or US).
• 🔹 Turn on the option to Show the switching button of languages if you want to quickly change the layout.

To remove the language you don't need, go back to the list of languages and swipe it left (like in a gallery) or click on the basket. This will free up space and speed up the keyboard load.

3. Customization of the appearance of the keyboard

If you don't like the standard theme or button size, you can change them, which is especially true for users with thumbs or low vision.

For the MIUI keyboard:

• 🎨 Go to the keyboard settings → Topics.
• 🎨 Choose one of the pre-installed themes or download a new one (animated and transparent options available).
• 🎨 To change the size, go to the size and layout → Keyboard height and move the slider.

Gboard has more options:

• 🎨 Open the Settings. → Themes and select from the collection (there are themes with Among Us, Avengers and other popular franchises).
• 🎨 To change the size: Settings → Parameters → Size – you can adjust the height and even the transparency of the keyboard here.
• 🎨 Turn on the floating keyboard if you want to move it around the screen (easy for larger smartphones).

Advice for Redmi owners 9 Pro: If the keyboard takes up too much space, try to reduce its height to 70-80%. This will make room for content, especially in messengers.

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If you’re missing themes in Gboard, install the Gboard Themes app from the Play Market – there are hundreds of free and paid designs out there.

4. Text input optimization: gestures, auto-replacement, voice input

Modern keyboards support not only printing, but also gestures, voice input and word prediction. On Redmi 9 Pro, these functions work steadily, but they need to be properly configured.

Quick input gestures:

• ✍️ Turn on swipe input (in) MIUI: Settings → Gesture input; in Gboard: Settings → This will allow you to type without taking your finger off the screen.
• ✍️ Adjust the swipe sensitivity – if the keyboard misses letters, increase it.
• ✍️ Drawing Emojis: Draw a smiley face with your finger and it is converted into a symbol.

Auto-replacement and text prediction:

• 🤖 Enable Auto Replacement and Text Prediction in Keyboard Settings.
• 🤖 For MIUI: Go to Settings. → Text input → Autocorrect and adjust the aggressiveness of the corrections.
• 🤖 You can add your own dictionary to Gboard: Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary.

Voice input:

• 🎤 In any keyboard, click on the microphone icon (🎤) near-space.
• 🎤 For better recognition, download offline language packs in voice input settings.
• 🎤 On Redmi 9 Pro, voice input works even without the Internet, if you download language data.

⚠️ Note: If voice input does not work, check the permissions for the keyboard in Settings → Annexes → Permits → Also make sure that the mode is not on Do Not Disturb.

5. Solving keyboard problems

Sometimes the keyboard on the Redmi 9 Pro gets glitzy, it goes missing, it slows down, it doesn't switch languages, and these are the most common problems and solutions.

The keyboard doesn't appear:

• 🔧 Reboot your phone – it resets temporary errors.
• 🔧 Check if the keyboard is included in Settings → System system → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
• 🔧 Remove the keyboard cache: Settings → Annexes → All applications → [Keyboard name] → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

The keyboard brakes or laps:

• 🐢 Turn off animations in the developer settings (if enabled).
• 🐢 Reduce the number of languages – each additional language slows down the loading process.
• 🐢 Update the keyboard in Play Market or through Settings → About the programme.

Languages shall not be switched:

• 🌍 Check if at least two languages have been added.
• 🌍 In Gboard, turn on Show the Tongue Switch button.
• 🌍 If the swipe space does not work, assign switching to another button (for example, a comma).

If the keyboard completely flew off after the update MIUI, perform resetting of its settings: in the keyboard settings, find the Reset option or reinstall the application.

Additional functions: emoji, GIF and safe-input

The keyboard on the Redmi 9 Pro is much more than just typing. Let's look at the hidden features that make communication easier.

Quick access to emojis and GIF:

• 😊 In any keyboard, click on the emoji icon (😊) near-space.
• 😊 In Gboard, you can save frequently used emojis to your favorites (long press on the emoji).
• 🎥 For shipment GIF Gboard, click on 😊 → GIF and select animation.

Secure Entry (for Passwords and Payments):

• 🔒 V MIUI Turn on Safe Entering in Keyboard Settings – This will turn off text prediction in password fields.
• 🔒 In Gboard, activate Incognito mode (mask icon) 🎭 top-down).
• 🔒 For additional protection, install an encryption keyboard, such as Chroom.

Creation of textual abbreviations:

• ⌨️ In Gboard: Settings → Dictionary → Text abbreviations. For example, you can set up your address automatically when you enter your adre.
• ⌨️ V MIUI: Settings → Text input → Textual templates.

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Use text shortcuts for frequently repeated phrases (e.g. email or phone number) to save up to 30% of your time when printing!

7.Alternate keyboards for Redmi 9 Pro

If you don't like standard keyboards, you can install third-party keyboards, which often offer unique features, such as:

• 📱 SwiftKey – Best text prediction and synchronization between devices.
• 📱 Fleksy – Minimalist design and gestures for editing.
• 📱 Chroom – keyboard with a focus on privacy (no data collection).
• 📱 AI Type – supports over 800 themes and animations.

To install an alternative keyboard:

1. Download it from Play Market.
2. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
3. Turn on a new keyboard and make it by default.

Before you install a third-party keyboard, check reviews - some may contain ads or collect data. The Redmi 9 Pro is best served by SwiftKey and Gboard, as they are optimized for the user experience. MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard settings