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

Why Keyboard Setting Is Important for Comfortable Smartphone Use

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 keyboard is not just a typing tool, but a key element of interaction with the device, which affects the speed of printing, autocorrect accuracy, and even the ease of using messengers or social networks, and many users suffer from years of inconvenience: too small buttons, incorrect layout or constant errors when auto-replace words — although all these problems are solved in a few minutes.

In this article you will find detailed instructions for setting up a standard keyboard. MIUI, And we'll also have some tips for working with alternative keyboards like Gboard or SwiftKey, and we'll learn how to change the language, add emojis, customize gestures, and even increase the size of the keys for users with thumbs. Special attention will be paid to the typical errors that Redmi Note 7 owners make when setting up the first setup.

How to open keyboard settings on Redmi Note 7

You can get to the keyboard settings in a number of ways, the fastest is through the notification panel:

• 📱 Open any application that has a text input field (such as Messages or Notes).
• 🔑 Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard – it appears next to the space or in the top row.
• 🔧 If there is no icon, hold the space with your finger and select “keyboard settings” in the menu that appears».

Alternative path through system settings:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input.
2. In the Keyboard and Entering Methods section, select an active keyboard (usually the Keyboard). MIUI Gboard).
3. Click on “Settings” next to the keyboard name.

If there are several keyboards on the list, make sure that the keyboard is ticked in the Active Types section, otherwise its settings will not be available.

Language and layout changes

The Redmi Note 7 has Russian and English as defaults, but the list can be easily expanded, especially for those who speak multiple languages or travel.

To add a new language:

1. Open the keyboard settings (see the previous section).
2. Select “Input Languages” or “Languages and layouts”.
3. Click “Add language” and find the one you want in the list (for example, Ukrainian, Kazakh or Spanish).
4. After adding the language will appear in the switching bar (usually next to the space).

For quick switching between languages:

• 🌐 Swipe your finger over the space to the left or right (in the standard keyboard). MIUI).
• 🔄 Click on the globe icon (🌍) bottom-row.
• 📱 Hold the language icon to select from the list (if this option is enabled in the settings).

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If you often have to type in two languages, turn on the language-based auto-replace option in your keyboard settings, which will automatically substitute words from the desired dictionary depending on the context.

Note that some languages support multiple layouts, such as Ytsuken and YAVERTY for Russian, to change the layout:

1. Press the tongue icon on the keyboard.
2. In the menu that appears, select “Setting”.
3. Check the correct option.

Customization of appearance: topics, size and transparency

Standard keyboard MIUI Redmi Note 7 allows you to customize not only the functionality, but also the design. You can choose one of the preset themes or even upload your own image to the background.

To change the theme of the keyboard:

1. Go to the keyboard settings → Topics.
2. Choose your favorite option from the list (for example, “Dark”, “Light” or “Transparent”).
3. To use your own background, click “Add image” and select a photo from the gallery.

If the keys seem too small or, conversely, occupy half the screen, their size can be adjusted:

• 📏 Go to Settings. → Size and layout.
• 🔍 Use the Keyboard Height slider to change the overall size.
• 🎯 Enable the Enlarged Keys option for a more comfortable set (useful for users with big toes).

For fans of minimalism, there is an option of transparency:

1. In the “Subjects” section, select “Transparent”.
2. Adjust the level of transparency with a slider (from 10% to 90%).

Gestures and additional functions

The keyboard on the Redmi Note 7 supports several useful gestures that speed up typing, many users are unaware of their existence!

The main gestures and their setting:

One of the most useful features is text prediction, so you can customize it.

1. Go to the keyboard settings → Text → Prediction of text.
2. Turn on the option “Show hints”.
3. Set up learning options: Allow the keyboard to analyze your messages (this is secure and happens locally on the device).

If predictions seem inaccurate, clear your learning history in the same section and give it to the keyboard. 2-3 Adaptation to your writing style.

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Installation and configuration of alternative keyboards

Standard keyboard MIUI Fortunately, Redmi Note 7 can be installed on any third-party keyboard from Google Play:

• 📱 Gboard (from Google) – Supports gestures, voice input, and integration with Google Search.
• 🔑 SwiftKey (from Microsoft) – known for accurate text prediction and cloud synchronization.
• 🎨 Chroom – Minimalist keyboard with flexible design setting.
• 🔒 Fleksy – keyboard with unique gestures and extensions.

To install an alternative keyboard:

1. Download an app from Google Play Market (like Gboard).
2. After installation, go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input.
3. Turn on the switch next to the name of the new keyboard.
4. Click on the keyboard icon in the lower right corner of any text box and select a new keyboard from the list.

After activation, remember to configure a new keyboard for yourself. For example, in Gboard it is:

• 🌙 Enable a dark theme in Settings → Topics.
• 🔍 Activate voice input in Settings → Voice input.
• 📏 Set the keyboard height in Settings → Parameters → Size.

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When using third-party keyboards, turn off the standard keyboard MIUI in settings to avoid accidental switching between them.

Solving common keyboard problems

Even after you set up the keyboard correctly, the Redmi Note 7 can malfunction, and here are the most common problems and solutions:

The keyboard does not appear when you enter the text:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone – it helps 80% of the time.
• 🔧 Check if the keyboard is included in Settings → Language and input.
• 📱 Clear the cache of the application "Keyboard" MIUI» In Settings → Annexes → Application management.

Auto-replacement doesn't work properly:

• 📚 Clear the user dictionary in the keyboard settings.
• 🔍 Add frequently used words manually to Settings → Dictionary.
• 🌍 Make sure you choose the correct input language.

The keyboard brakes or hangs:

• 🗑️ Clear the cache and keyboard data in the application settings.
• 📉 Turn off key animation in Keyboard Settings → Display.
• 🔋 Check if the phone is overloaded with background processes.

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If the keyboard started to glitch after the update MIUI, Try to revert to the previous version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Select the service pack (you will need a pre-downloaded firmware file).

For difficult cases, when the keyboard has completely stopped working, resetting the settings will help:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Resetting settings.
2. Select “Reset keyboard settings”.
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

⚠️ Warning: If the keyboard still doesn't work after reset, check if it's disabled in the special features settings. Go to Settings → Special facilities → Keyboard and physical input and make sure all settings are set by default.

Tips for speeding up typing

Even with the right keyboard, you can type faster. Here are some professional techniques:

Use voice input:

• 🎤 Click on the microphone icon on the keyboard and dictate the text.
• 📱 For better recognition, speak clearly and pause between sentences.
• 🌍 Voice input supports multiple languages – select the right one in the settings.

Set up quick answers:

• ⚡ In Gboard, go to Settings. → Dictionary → Quick answers.
• 📝 Add frequently used phrases (e.g., “I’m on the way,” “How much is it worth?»).
• 🔑 Now they will appear in the line of predictions when typing the first letters.

Use gestures to edit:

• 👆 Swipe your finger left on the Backspace key, and the whole word will be deleted.
• 👉 Hold the space and move your finger – the cursor will move through the text.
• 🔄 Double-clicking on the space puts a point and starts a new sentence.

For those who type a lot on the go, it is useful to set up a one-handed mode:

1. In the standard keyboard. MIUI hold the settings icon (⚙️).
2. Select “One-Handed Mode” and specify which side of the screen the keyboard should be located on.
3. To return a full-size keyboard, click on the arrow in the top corner.

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Regularly update the keyboard through Google Play – developers often add new gestures and improve text prediction.

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