How to set up a keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: from language to gestures

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is a popular smartphone with flexible settings, but many users face the inconvenience of the standard Gboard or MIUI Keyboard. Wrong layout, slow input or lack of proper emoji can turn correspondence into anguish. In this article, we will discuss all the ways of customizing the keyboard, from changing the language to fine-tuning gestures and auto-replace.

The Redmi Note 10S features two default keyboards: the proprietary MIUI Keyboard (with integration into the Xiaomi ecosystem) and Google’s Gboard. Each has unique features, but their configuration is hidden in the depths of the menu. We will show where to find these options, how to add rare languages (for example, Tatar or Ukrainian), and why sometimes the keyboard will “hang” after the MIUI update.

Selecting a standard keyboard: MIUI Keyboard vs Gboard

The Redmi Note 10S has two keyboards by default, but only one is active.

1. Open Settings → System and device → Language and input → Current keyboard.
2. Slip the gear icon next to the active keyboard (such as Gboard).
3. Uncheck the Use by Default option for the current keyboard.
4. Go back and select an alternative keyboard (e.g. MIUI Keyboard).

The main differences between keyboards:

Important: MIUI Keyboard may conflict with some banking applications due to security restrictions. If Sberbank Online or Tinkoff stops working after it is activated, go back to Gboard.

Adding and removing input languages

To add a new language to the Redmi Note 10S keyboard:

1. Go to Settings → System and Device → Language and Input → Current Keyboard.
2. Select an active keyboard (such as Gboard).
3. Tap your tongues. → Add a keyboard and select the desired language from the list.
4. For rare languages (for example, Kazakh or Belarusian), you may need to download an additional package.

The list of supported languages depends on the firmware. MIUI 14 has over 120 layouts available, but some (e.g. Latvian or Estonian) are hidden to activate them:

To remove unnecessary language:

1. In the same language menu, swipe left on an unnecessary layout.
2. Confirm the deletion (the auto-replacement data for this language will be reset).

⚠️ Warning: If after adding a new language, the keyboard starts to “hang”, clear its cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Keyboard name] → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

Auto-replacement and text prediction

The auto-replace function in Gboard and MIUI Keyboard works differently, one learning from your Google messages, the other learning from manual input, to optimize the prompts:

• 📱 In Gboard, go to Settings. → Correct text and enable: Auto-replace (fixes typos) Predict the next word Block offensive words (optional)
• 🔄 V MIUI Keyboard similar options are hidden in Settings → Smart input → Autocorrection.
• 🗑️ To reset the auto-replacement vocabulary (for example, after handing the phone to another user), select Reset the learned words.

If the keyboard is persistently correcting the right words (such as names or terms), add them to the user dictionary:

1. In the keyboard settings, select Dictionary → User Dictionary.
2. Tap a “+” and type in a word (e.g., “Xenophon” or “cryptocurrency”).
3. Specify the “short form” (optional) and save.

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If the keyboard doesn’t offer the right words, try typing them 3-4 times in a row – the algorithm will remember the combinations that are often used.

Changes in the theme and appearance of the keyboard

The standard themes in MIUI Keyboard and Gboard are limited, but they can be supplemented.

1. Open the keyboard settings and select Themes.
2. Scroll down and tap Create your theme.
3. Upload the background image (resolution at least 1080×1920 for better quality).
4. Set up transparency, key color and font.

The MIUI Keyboard is smaller, but you can download them:

• 🎨 Go to Settings. → Topics.
• 🌐 Select Online Topics (Internet connection required).
• ⬇️ Download your favorite topic (pay attention to the rating and reviews).

If the keyboard is slow to react after the theme change, return the standard style or clear the app cache, and check if the power saving mode is on, which can limit keyboard performance.

Setting up gestures and swipes

Gestures on the Redmi Note 10S keyboard save time, but they need to be set up correctly.

• ↑ Swipe up the letter key – entering numbers / symbols.
• ←→ Swipe left/right on space - cursor control.
• ↓ Swipe down the letter key – Emoji selection (if included in the settings).

To activate or disable gestures:

1. In Gboard settings, select Gestures.
2. Turn on/off the Swipe options for input and Space Gesture.
3. To fine-tune the swipe sensitivity, go to Additional Settings → Gesture Sensitivity.

MIUI Keyboard has fewer gestures, but it has a unique feature called Quick Enter (holding the key to select alternative characters) to enable it:

1. Go to Settings. → Quick input.
2. Activate the option and select the delay (0.3 seconds recommended).

⚠️ Warning: If gestures work unpredictably, check if the keyboard conflicts with the shell. MIUI. Turn off the system settings option Improved gestures (Settings) → Additionally. → Special facilities).

Solving keyboard problems

Frequent problems on the Redmi Note 10S and how to solve them:

If the keyboard has stopped working completely:

1. Install an alternative keyboard (like SwiftKey or Fleksy) from Google Play.
2. Reset the app settings: Settings → Apps → [Keyboard] → Storage → Reset settings.
3. In extreme cases, reset all phone settings (the data will be saved, but the applications will return to factory settings).

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Before resetting, export the custom dictionary to Keyboard Settings → Dictionary → Export (available only in Gboard).

Alternative keyboards for the Redmi Note 10S

If standard keyboards don’t suit you, consider alternatives:

• 🔠 SwiftKey (Microsoft): Better text prediction (using AI) dictionary cloud synchronization support. Minus: high battery load.
• ⚡ Fleksy: Minimalist design with gestures. Works without Internet access. Suitable for one-handed input.
• 🎨 Chroom: Maximum customization (color, size, animations) Built-in translator. Minus: paid themes.

To install an alternative keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. After installation, open Settings → System and Device → Language and Enter.
3. Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.

Before removing a standard keyboard (Gboard or MIUI Keyboard), make sure that the alternative one supports all the languages you need. Some applications (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) may conflict with little-known keyboards.

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard settings