Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is one of the most popular mid-range devices, and its MIUI interface offers many possibilities for personalization. However, standard text input settings may not seem enough for users accustomed to deep customization. Often owners face the need to change the font, button size or even completely replace the typing application with a more functional one. Understanding how to manage these parameters can significantly improve the speed of printing and overall comfort of using the gadget.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all aspects of working with a virtual keyboard based on Android and the MIUI shell. You will learn not only about the basic functions, but also about the hidden features that will help adapt the device to your individual needs. Competent configuration of the input interface is the first step to working effectively with a smartphone.
Basic Gboard keyboard setup on Redmi Note 9
The default Redmi Note 9 has Google's Gboard keyboard, which is considered one of the most stable and functional on the market. To access its basic settings, you need to go to the system settings menu. Open Settings, scroll down and select Additional Settings, and then Language and input. This is where the main controls of how you type text are concentrated.
In the menu that opens, you'll see a list of keyboards available, and if you click on Gboard, you'll be taken to a submenu with detailed options, where you can control dictionary, voice input, and many other functions, and it's important to note that some changes take effect instantly, while others require you to restart the app or even the device itself.
Special attention should be paid to the Settings section inside the keyboard menu, which is where the switches responsible for vibration on press, sound and automatic correction are located. Turning off unnecessary sounds and tactile returns can significantly save battery power, which is critical for the autonomy of the Redmi Note 9.
⚠️ Note: When you turn off Autocorrection, be prepared for the fact that the number of typos may increase, especially with fast printing. It is recommended to experiment with autocorrect sensitivity first, rather than turning it off completely.
📊 What type of keyboard do you prefer?
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The visual component of the input interface plays an important role in the ergonomics of using a smartphone. On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 with its large screen, you can comfortably adjust the height of the keyboard to reach all the buttons with your thumb. To do this, select Settings and then Keyboard Settings from the Gboard Settings menu. The Keyboard Height slider allows you to choose from five options: from very small to very large.
Changing the font is another way to personalize. You can distinguish between a system font that changes the way text is displayed throughout MIUI and a font that is used directly to display the letters on the keyboard buttons. To change the system font, go to Settings → Screen → System font. In the MIUI theme store, you can download thousands of free and paid fonts that will change the appearance of the letters.
If standard design options aren't enough, you can use the theme of the keyboard itself. From the Gboard menu, select Themes. There's a catalogue available with millions of options, from minimalistic black backgrounds to animated ones. GIF-You can also create your theme by selecting background color, key color and text color separately.
How to install a third-party font without root rights?
To install fonts not presented in the official store MIUI, You can use the zFont 3 app, and it allows you to use fonts by backing up and restoring your settings, which works on most versions. MIUI without the need to obtain superuser rights.> And don't forget the dark theme, and using Dark Mode for the keyboard doesn't just save energy. AMOLED-Screens (although Redmi Note 9 is used in the same way) IPS, It saves you less pixel light, but it also reduces the load on your eyes at night, and you can switch the theme in the Gboard settings or through the system theme. Dictionary and Intelligent Input Management One of the most powerful functions of a modern keyboard is predictive input and autocorrection. Gboard algorithms are constantly learning based on what you type, remembering commonly used words, contact names, and even slang expressions. To manage this process, go to Settings. → Additional settings → Language and input → Dictionary management. Here you can add new words to your personal vocabulary, which is especially useful for specific terms, nicknames or names that the system often emphasizes in red. Conversely, if the keyboard insistently suggests the wrong word, it can be removed from the history of the hints, long tap on the word in the prediction line. This helps to "clean" the device's memory from random typos that could have stuck. 📝 Personal Dictionary: Allows you to manually add words that are not in a standard dictionary, with reference to a specific language. 🗑️ Clearing Data: Clear Personal Data resets all learned words and usage statistics, returning the keyboard to factory learning state. 🌐 Multilingual: Gboard supports simultaneous input in multiple languages without having to switch layouts, automatically determining the language by context. Intelligent input also includes Google Translate feature built right into the keyboard. By clicking on the Google icon, you can choose to translate and type in one language while text in another appears in the input field, an indispensable tool for communicating with foreigners or searching for information on foreign resources. Modern smartphones, such as the Redmi Note 9, have large enough diagonals, which makes printing with both hands is not always convenient, especially in transport or on the go. For these cases, Gboard has a one-handed control mode. To activate it, press and hold the emoji or globe icon at the bottom of the keyboard, then select the icon with the keyboard shifted to the left or right. The keyboard will shrink and move to the edge of the screen, allowing you to conveniently reach all the buttons with your thumb. An even more advanced tool is the floating mode (Floating Keyboard). ☑️ Check ergonomics settingsActivate the mode with one handCustom the keyboard heightEnable vibration for tactile responseCheck the floating mode: 0 / 4 To activate the floating mode, also use a long press on the emoji icon and select the appropriate icon. You can move the keyboard by clamping the area above the letters, and change its size by pulling a corner. This gives you complete freedom in organizing the workspace on the screen. ⚠️ Note: In some applications, especially in games or when watching a full screen video, the floating keyboard may overlap important interface elements, in which case it is recommended to return the keyboard to the standard fixed mode. Installation and configuration of alternative keyboards If the standard Gboard does not suit you in functionality or design, the Android system makes it easy to install an alternative. One of the most popular is Microsoft SwiftKey, known for its advanced prediction algorithm and flexible layout settings. Also, many Xiaomi users prefer Yandex.Keyboard for excellent speech recognition and convenient voice printing in Russian. The process of installing a third-party keyboard is simple. Download the app from the Google Play Store, launch it and follow the instructions on the screen. → Additional settings → Language and input → Keyboard management. Find a new application in the list and activate the switch. Once activated, select the new keyboard as the default input method. In the same Language and Input menu, click Current keyboard and select the installed application. Now, when you call the input field, a new panel will appear. Do not forget that third-party keyboards can request permission to access the data you enter (for autocorrection and cloud dictionaries), so trust only trusted developers. Gboard (Standard) SwiftKey Yandex.Key Keyboard Prediction of text High (Google AI) Very high (contextual analysis) Theme setting Rich, your photos Very flexible Large Voice Input Excellent Good Best for Russian Consumption RAM.Key Keyboard Prediction High (Google AI) Very high (neural) or it can not be slow to the text in the field of the Red Mile or it can sometimes not be slow to appear in the field. First, try rebooting your smartphone — this clears the cache and restarts system input services. If the problem persists, check for updates to the keyboard app in the Google Play Store. Developers regularly release patches that fix bugs. It's also worth clearing the app's cache: go to Settings → Apps → All apps → Find Gboard → Memory → Clear the cache. It's important not to confuse "Clean all data" as this will remove your dictionaries. In rare cases, the problem can be caused by a "severe" theme that fixes the app's design theme with a high theme, or try to switch to a high-theme, or a slow-toge, or to switch to a lighting. Also make sure that the option is enabled on the device. MIUI Optimization is on the developer menu, although disabling it sometimes helps in specific cases of conflict, but it should be done with caution. ⚠️ Note: If the keyboard doesn’t appear after installing the new keyboard app, make sure you give it all the necessary permissions, including “Mastering on top of other apps.” Without this permission, the keyboard may not pop up over other windows. 💡To quickly diagnose typing problems, you can run your smartphone in safe mode. If the keyboard is working normally in safe mode, then some third-party application you recently installed is causing the problem (FAQ) How to completely disable keyboard vibration on Redmi Note 9? → Sound and vibration → Vibration when touching and turn off the tumbler. Alternatively, inside the settings of the Gboard itself (Settings) → Keyboard settings can be turned off by "Vibration when you press keys" to give you more subtle control./QWERTY)? Yes, it is possible. In Gboard, select Languages, then select the language you want (e.g. Russian), and in the layout list that appears, select the one you want, such as Computer or ABC, and then change the button layout accordingly. Why does the keyboard suggest words in a foreign language? You probably have multiple languages activated at the same time. Check the list of languages in the Gboard settings. If there are any extra languages, delete them or turn off the switch next to them. You can also swipe the keyboard language quickly over the space, and you can make the typeface on the keyboard bigger without changing the system font? Separately, you can't enlarge the font on the keyboard buttons alone in standard Gboard settings, but you can increase the height of the keyboard, which visually makes the letters larger. To radically change the character font, you will need to install third-party themes or modified versions of the keyboard. Is it safe to use third-party keyboards to enter passwords? Most modern keyboards, including Gboard, SwiftKey and Yandex, have a secure entry mode. When you enter the password field, the keyboard will need to install the data from the network only to install the servers.