Keyboard settings on Xiaomi Redmi 9: from basic parameters to hidden features

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is equipped with a standard Gboard (Google) or Mi Keyboard, but not all users know how to adapt it to their needs. Inconvenient layout, lack of the right language or slow text input can seriously spoil the impression of the device. In this article, we will analyze all possible keyboard settings - from changing the language and theme to hidden functions like gestures or voice input.

The feature of Redmi 9 is that the manufacturer often updates the firmware. MIUI, We've taken this into account and provided current paths for the latest versions of the system (including: MIUI 14) If you are faced with a problem that the keyboard brakes, letters are missing or auto-replacement does not work, here you will find solutions.

Important: settings may vary slightly depending on regional firmware (global, Chinese, European).If you have custom firmware installed (e.g. LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some features may not be available.

How to open keyboard settings on Redmi 9

There are two main ways to get into the settings menu: One is through a quick menu, which appears when you press a comma long or a space on the keyboard; the second is through the system settings of the smartphone. Let's look at both options in detail.

If you use Gboard (keyboard from Google), the path will be as follows:

1. Open any application where you can type text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the text field to make the keyboard appear.
3. Then, hold the slap or the slap in the top.
4. In the window that appears, select the keyboard settings.

For the Mi Keyboard algorithm, the following is different:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → System and device → Language and input.
• 🔍 Find the Current Keyboard and tap it.
• ⚙️ Select Mi Keyboard (or Xiaomi Keyboard in some firmware).

⚠️ Note: If only one keyboard is displayed in the list (e.g. Gboard) and the Mi Keyboard is missing, it is disabled. → Annexes → Manage applications, find Mi Keyboard and click Enable.

If you can't find the right item, try searching by settings (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner of the Settings menu). Enter the "keyboard" request - the system will show all the associated sections.

Language change and layout

One of the most common problems Redmi 9 users have is not having the right language or switching layouts automatically, so let's figure out how to add a new language, remove an unnecessary one, and set up quick switches.

For Gboard:

1. Open the keyboard settings (as described above).
2. Go to the Tongues.
3. Click Add keyboard and select the language you want (for example, Ukrainian, Kazakh or English (USA)).
4. To remove the tongue, swipe it to the left and press Remove.

For Mi Keyboard:

• 🌐 Go to the keyboard settings → Languages and layout.
• ➕ Click Add Language and select from the list (more than 100 languages available, including regional options such as Russian (Russia) or Russian (Ukraine)).
• 🗑️ To remove the tongue, click on it and select Delete.

If you need to switch between languages quickly, turn on this feature:

• 🔄 In Gboard settings: Settings → Claus. → Language switching → Turn on the space.
• 🔄 In the Mi Keyboard settings: Settings → Languages and layout → Language switching → Select Swipe by space.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi 9 firmware may fail to replace auto-substitute when adding a new language. To fix this, go to Keyboard Settings → Correct text and turn off/enable Auto Replace option.

The unique feature of the Mi Keyboard on Redmi 9 is that if you add two languages with the same layout (such as Russian and Ukrainian), the system will automatically offer word variants from both languages when typed.

Customization of the appearance of the keyboard

The standard keyboard on Redmi 9 may look boring, but it's easy to customize. You can change the theme, the size of the buttons, the color scheme, and even add a background image. Let's look at all the options.

For Gboard:

• 🎨 Go to Settings. → Topics.
• 🖼️ Select one of the suggested themes or click Create your theme to upload the background image.
• 🔲 In the Size and layout section, you can change the height of the keyboard (useful for small screens).
• 🎨 The color scheme is available options for the design of buttons (for example, a dark theme for the color scheme). AMOLED-screen).

For Mi Keyboard:

• 🎨 Go to Settings. → Themes and design.
• 🖼️ 5 standard themes are available here + Possibility to upload your picture.
• 🔲 In the size of the keyboard, you can choose Compact, Standard or Enlarged layout.
• 🌓 Turn on Dark Theme if you use a dark interface MIUI.

If you want to completely redesign, you can install third-party themes from Google Play. For example, the Kika Keyboard or Chroom app offer hundreds of styles, including animated ones.

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If you often type in instant messengers at night, turn on the dark theme of the keyboard and reduce its height – this will reduce the load on the eyes and free up more space for text.

Optimizing text input: auto-replacement, dictionary and gestures

The speed and accuracy of typing depends not only on habit, but also on the right settings. Redmi 9 allows you to configure auto-replacement, custom dictionary, gestures, even voice input.

Auto-replacement and correction of text:

• 🔄 In Gboard: Settings → Correction of text → Turn on Auto Replacement, Automatic Comma Arrangement and Next Word Prediction.
• 🔄 In Mi Keyboard: Settings → Correction of text → Auto-replacement (you can add your words to the dictionary here).

User dictionary:

If the keyboard does not recognize your name, surname, or specific terms (such as cryptocurrency or neural network), you can add them manually:

• 📚 In Gboard: Settings → Dictionary → User-generated dictionary → press + And enter the word.
• 📚 In Mi Keyboard: Settings → Correction of text → User-generated dictionary.

Gestures and voice input:

• 👆 In Gboard, you can enable Gesture input (swipe your finger without tearing off) in Settings → Claus. → Gesture input.
• 🎤 Voice input is available via the microphone button on the keyboard (internet connection is required for recognition).
• 🔍 In Mi Keyboard, gesture input is called swipe input and is included in Settings. → Input methods.

Add frequently used words to the dictionary|Insert gesture input (swipe)|Set up auto-replacement to suit your style|Turn off vibration when pressed (saves charge)|Check the language by default-->

If the keyboard starts to slow down after adding a lot of words to the dictionary, try clearing its cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Gboard or Mi Keyboard.
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the cache.

Solving keyboard problems

Sometimes the keyboard on Redmi 9 is not right, with letters missing, languages not switching, typing slows down or not showing up at all when you open the text box, and then we'll look at the major faults and how to fix them.

The keyboard doesn't appear:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – it helps 70% of the time.
• 🔧 Check if the keyboard is enabled in the settings: Settings → System and device → Language and input → Current keyboard.
• 📱 If the problem persists, install a third-party keyboard (like SwiftKey) from Google Play.

Brakes or laps:

• 🧹 Clear the keyboard cache (instruction above).
• 🗑️ Remove unnecessary languages – they take up memory.
• 🔋 Turn off vibrations and sounds when pressed: Keyboard settings → Sound and vibration.

Auto-replacement or word prediction does not work:

• 🔄 Go to the keyboard settings → Correct text and enable all options.
• 📚 Make sure the keyboard language matches the system language.
• 🔄 If the problem persists, reset the keyboard settings to standard.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi 9 firmware (especially Chinese ones) may have disabled third-party keyboard installation, and to fix this, you need to unlock developer rights and enable Installation from unknown sources.

Hidden Keyboard Functions on Redmi 9

Many users are unaware that the keyboard on Redmi 9 hides useful features that can be activated, such as one-handed mode, quick answers, text translation, or even voice-activated emoji.

Single-handed mode:

If you have small hands, you can reduce the size of the keyboard and move it left or right:

• 👆 In Gboard: Click on the icon with three dots → One-handed regime.
• 👆 In Mi Keyboard: swipe the space to the left or right.

Quick answers:

You can save the message templates and paste them in one tap:

• 💬 In Gboard: Settings → Quick answers → Add your sentences.
• 💬 In Mi Keyboard, this feature is called Text Templates.

Translation of the text:

If you need to translate a word or phrase into another language:

• 🌍 In Gboard, highlight text, click on the Google icon and select Translate.
• 🌍 In Mi Keyboard, translation is built into the long-click menu.

Voice input emoji:

You can say the name of an emoji (like "heart" or "smiley smiley face") and the keyboard will insert it automatically.

1. Click on the microphone icon on the keyboard.
2. Say the name of the emoji in Russian or English.

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Hidden keyboard features can significantly speed up your smartphone experience, such as one-handed mode that reduces hand load, and quick responses that save time while texting.

Gboard vs Mi Keyboard: Which is the best for Redmi 9?

Many Redmi 9 users are faced with a choice: leave the standard Mi Keyboard or go to Gboard. Let's compare them on key parameters to make it easier for you to solve.

If you want speed and accuracy, go with Gboard, and if you want to prioritize battery saving and integration with Gboard, you can use it. MIUI, Stay on the Mi Keyboard.

Alternative keyboards can also be tried:

• 🔹 Microsoft SwiftKey is the best word prediction.
• 🔹 Chrooma - beautiful animated themes.
• 🔹 Fleksy – Minimalist design and gestures.

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard settings