Automatic text correction on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is often a source of annoyance: the keyboard stubbornly replaces the right words with the wrong ones, ignores jargon or professional terms, and sometimes even distorts your own names. The problem is complicated by the fact that autocorrect settings are hidden in different menus depending on the version of MIUI and the keyboard used (Gboard, SwiftKey or the standard Mi Keyboard).
In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can disable auto-correct, from basic settings to hidden developer settings. You’ll learn how to fully deactivate the feature or fine-tune it to your needs so that the keyboard stops “smarting” at the most unexpected moments. The instructions are relevant for all Redmi models (including the Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10C and POCO X5) on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS.
1. disable auto-correct in the standard Mi Keyboard keyboard
Most Redmi users use the Mi Keyboard (formerly Xiaomi Keyboard) preinstalled, and its autocorrect settings are hidden deeper than the Gboard, but you can turn them off in a few steps.
Open any text field (such as Notes or Messages) to allow the keyboard to appear.
- 🔧 Click on the settings gear (in the upper right corner of the keyboard) and select Keyboard Settings.
- 📝 Go to the Text Input section → Auto-replacement (in some versions - Text correction).
- 🚫 Turn off sliders: Automatic Replacement (main auto-correct function) Autocomplete (word prompts) Double letter correction (if any)
- 🔄 To save the changes, restart the keyboard (close and reopen any application with text input).
Open text field (for example, in Messages)|Pressed gear settings on the keyboard|All sliders in the "Auto-Replacement" section are disabled"|Rebooted keyboard (closed/open application)-->
Important: On Redmi with MIUI 14, the path may be different – instead of Text Input, look for Advanced Settings → Text Correction. If there is no partition, then Gboard is used (see next section).
⚠️ Warning: After you turn off auto-correct, the keyboard will stop underlining spelling errors. To return prompts without automatic replacement, leave only Spelling Check on (if you don't have one, install Gboard).
2. autocorrect setup in Gboard (Google Keyboard)
If your Redmi has a Gboard installed, the process of disabling auto-correct is easier, but requires consideration of the nuances of MIUI.
Follow the instructions:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find Gboard in the list and tap it.
- Select the default Settings → Language and input (or Keyboard).
- Click on Gboard → Text input.
- Turn it off: 🔄 Auto-replacement (main switch) 📛 Showing hints (optional) 🔤 Automatic comma placement (if it interferes with the system)
| Gboard parameter | What's he doing? | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-replacement | Automatically replaces words with “right” options | ❌ Shut down. |
| Spelling check | Emphasizes errors, but does not correct them | ✅ Leave it on. |
| Auto-filling | Suggests continuation of words when entering | ⚠️ Turn it off if it's in the way. |
| Double space = point | Sets a point after two space presses | ✅ Useful function |
Gboard allows you to fine-tune autocorrect: for example, you can leave a spell check, but turn off word replacement.
- In Gboard settings, go to the Dictionary → Personal Dictionary.
- Add words that the keyboard mistakenly corrects (such as slang or nicknames).
The consequences of resetting: all added words and personal settings (themes, gestures) will be deleted, but this often solves the problem of stubborn autocorrection, which does not turn off through the menu.
⚠️ Note: On some Redmi models (such as the Note 10 Pro), a keyboard data reset may cause the default input language to reset. → Additionally. → Language and input.
4. Disable Auto-Correction through Developer Mode
For advanced users, there is a way to disable autocorrection at the system level through the developer’s settings, which is true if standard methods do not work or the keyboard does not behave properly (for example, after the MIUI update).
Steps:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version (you will receive a notification "You became a developer").
Settings → Additional → For Developers
Disable autoreplacement of text
Force disable spellcheck
Activate it and restart the device.
On Redmi with HyperOS (2026), this option can be called Disable text correction and can be found in the Input → Keyboard settings section.
What to do if there is no option to “disable auto-replace” in the developer mode?
5. Alternative keyboards without auto-correcting
If neither of these methods worked, consider installing a third-party keyboard with minimal autocorrection.The best options for Redmi are:
- 📱 AnySoftKeyboard - open source, flexible autocorrect settings.
- ⚡ Fleksy – Minimalist keyboard with the option to completely disable patches.
- 🎯 Simple Keyboard – No extra features, perfect for those who want full control.
- 🔍 Hacker's Keyboard - for developers, with keyboard support Ctrl/Alt and without autocorrection.
To install an alternative keyboard:
- Download the app from Google Play (such as AnySoftKeyboard).
- Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
- Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.
- In the keyboard settings, turn off all auto-correct options.
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Before installing a third-party keyboard, check its rating and reviews — some applications may collect data about your input. The most secure options are AnySoftKeyboard and Simple Keyboard (open source).
6. Problems after auto-correction shutdown and their solutions
Disabling autocorrection can lead to unexpected consequences.
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The keyboard was slowly working. | Conflict after cleaning the cache | Restart your smartphone or reinstall the keyboard |
| Emoji and GIFs are gone. | Keyboard data reset | Update the keyboard via Google Play |
| Voice input is not working. | Microphone permissions disabled | Check the permission settings for the keyboard |
| Auto-correction turned on itself after the MIUI update | Resetting system settings | Repeat the shutdown (see Section 1 or 2) |
If after turning off auto-correct the keyboard began to hang or display characters incorrectly, try:
- 🔄 Switch to another keyboard (e.g. from Mi Keyboard to Gboard).
- 📱 Update firmware MIUI Up to the latest version (frequently bugs are patched).
- 🛠️ Reset the keyboard settings (see Section 3).
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If the problem persists after all the manipulations, the cause may be damage to the system files, in which case only a complete reset of the smartphone to the factory settings (with loss of data) will help.
7. Features on different Redmi models
The process of disabling auto-correct may vary depending on the Redmi model and the MIUI version.
- 📱 Redmi Note 12/13 (MIUI 14/HyperOS): Autocorrection settings moved to Settings → Additionally. → Special facilities → Keyboard settings.
- 📱 Redmi 10/9 (MIUI 12–13): The "Auto-Substitute" option may be called Text Correction and be in Keyboard Settings. → Extended.
- 📱 POCO X5/F5: Uses a modified Mi Keyboard with an additional partition POCO Launcher Settings (does not affect auto-correction, but may conflict with settings).
- 📱 Redmi K50/K60: On HyperOS firmware, auto-fix is managed through Settings → System system → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → Settings.
On Redmi with global firmware (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Global), the keyboard settings menu can be in English.
- Auto-correction (auto-correction)
- Text correction (correction of text)
- Spell check (spelling check)