Modern Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO smartphones are equipped with powerful predictive-set algorithms that are designed to speed up printing. However, this feature often turns into a headache when the system automatically changes the right words to similar in meaning but incorrect in context, especially when you enter specific terms, names, or slang expressions that the algorithm considers errors, and device owners are constantly faced with the situation when the printed word is instantly replaced without their consent.
Fortunately, MIUI and HyperOS provide flexible tools to control this process, so you can completely deactivate the function or just reduce its aggressiveness by leaving hints but removing the automatic replacement, and this requires several sequential actions in the settings menu, which we'll discuss in detail below, and understanding these mechanisms will allow you to personalize the device to your habits.
In this article, we will discuss all available methods for disabling autocorrection for standard and third-party keyboards. We will look at the nuances of Gboard and Xiaomi’s system shell, as well as touch on hidden parameters that are often overlooked.
Why Xiaomi is constantly changing words when printing
The main reason for the intrusive behavior of the keyboard lies in the operation of machine learning algorithms. The system analyzes the frequency of use of words, your communication style and the context of dialogue to predict the next word. For artificial intelligence, the priority is grammatical correctness and statistical probability, not always the accuracy of the transmission of your thought, which is why rare surnames or professional terms are often replaced with more common analogues.
In addition, different smartphone models, such as the Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 13, can be preinstalled with different versions of shells and keyboards. Global firmware is more common Gboard from Google, while Chinese versions are dominated by Sogou’s own development or Baidu, adapted for English and Chinese, and the logic of autocorrection is implemented in different ways, which affects the behavior of the system when typing in Russian.
⚠️ Warning: Completely disabling autocorrect can lead to an increase in the number of typos, as the keyboard will stop correcting random shifts of fingers on the screen.
It's important to understand that auto-replacement is closely related to the user's vocabulary. If you've once agreed to a strange word change, the system will remember that pattern and suggest it again. Resetting typing statistics or cleaning the dictionary often solves the problem better than completely disabling the function. However, to fully control the text, you need to know where the corresponding switches are.
Disable autocorrection on the standard Gboard keyboard
Most European and global versions of Xiaomi smartphones have the default Gboard keyboard installed, a Google product that is highly accurate but also very aggressive auto-replacement policy, and to manage this, you need to get into a specific settings menu hidden in several layers deep in the system.
The setup process starts with calling the keyboard itself. Open any application to type text, like Messages or Notes. When the letter bar appears, look at the top line of the tools. There's a gear icon that gives you access to all input options. If there's no icon, click on the four-square icon or the right arrow to reveal the additional menu.
In the menu that opens, select Setting up text input. This is where all the levers of system behavior are concentrated. You'll need Text Correction. Inside, you'll see several switches that are responsible for their own aspect: auto-replace, prompts, and first-letter correction. For full control, it's recommended to disable Auto-Replace option, while leaving on Show Replacement options if you want to see hints, but don't want the phone to decide which word to insert.
Also in this section is the "Block Unwanted Words" setting. If your problem is that the phone is replacing normal words with swear words or strange combinations, check this list. Sometimes users accidentally add words to the blacklist and the system begins to aggressively filter them. Resetting the personal data vocabulary can be a radical but effective solution.
Setup of the system keyboard Xiaomi (Mi Keyboard)
Some models, especially in the CIS and Asia, use Xiaomi's native keyboard, which consumes battery life more easily, but its settings interface may differ from the usual Gboard. The logic remains similar, but the names of menu items can be phrased differently.
To access the settings, call the keyboard and find the gear icon or the four-point icon. From the menu, select Settings, then go to Input and Correct or Language and Input. Here you are interested in Autocorrect. Unlike Google, there can be a slider that regulates the degree of aggression, or a simple on/off switch.
Special attention should be paid to language profiles. In the MIUI shell, autocorrection settings can be applied globally or individually for each language. If you type in Russian, make sure that the switch is turned off for Russian layout. Often it happens that for English, autoreplacement is turned off, and for Russian it is active by default.
Hidden features of Mi Keyboard
Xiaomi's system keyboard has a hidden "Smart Replacement" feature that works even when autocorrects are turned off. It replaces commonly used abbreviations (e.g., "sps" with "thank you"). To turn it off, find Text Replacements or Abbreviations in the settings and clear the list.> If standard methods don't work, try removing keyboard updates or clearing its cache. → Annexes → All apps, find System Keyboard or Gboard, and select Clear Data. This will return the input settings to factory settings, removing all your personalized dictionaries and weird auto-replace habits. Many Xiaomi users prefer to install alternative solutions from Google Play, such as SwiftKey, Grammarly or Yandex Keyboard. In these applications, the logic of disabling auto-correct is implemented through their own internal menus, which are independent of the system settings of the phone. This gives more flexibility, but requires separate customization.>. Once installed and activated, open the app from the smartphone menu. Go to Enter or Print. Here you will find the Autocorrect toggle. It is noteworthy that SwiftKey can configure the behavior of the comma and space keys, which in standard keyboards often take on the functions of confirming auto-replacement. 📱 Yandex Keyboard: It has a powerful predictor for Russian language. Settings are in the menu gears → Input settings → Auto-replacement. You can completely shut down or adjust sensitivity. 🔤 Grammarly Keyboard: Focusing on Grammar. Autocorrection is disabled in the Settings section → Auto Correct. Useful for business correspondence, but can interfere with messengers. 🎨 Facemoji/Kika: Game keyboards with emojis. often have intrusive ads and auto-replace. → Preferences: Third-party solutions are justified if Xiaomi’s standard tools don’t suit you, but remember that third-party keyboards get access to everything you type. Choose only trusted applications from well-known developers to ensure the security of your personal data and passwords.Comparing autocorrect features in different shells Differences between versions of the Android operating system and add-ons MIUI / HyperOS is essential. Newer versions of the HyperOS shell have made the settings interface more unified, but some items have been renamed or moved. Understanding these differences will help you find the right setting on your particular device more quickly. Below is a table comparing the location of key settings in different environments. This will help you navigate if the item names on your screen differ from the instructions described above. Gboard (Android) function 13/14) Mi Keyboard (MIUI 14) The third (SwiftKey) path to the settings of the Cog → Set up the gear input → Language and input Annex → Auto Correct Auto Correct Individual for language Yes (in language settings) Partially Yes (globally) Reset dictionary Privacy → Delete Clear the Application Data Account → Note that in the updated versions of HyperOS, Xiaomi is actively implementing cloud dictionaries, which means that your preferences can be synchronized between devices. If you've disabled auto-replacement on one phone, but it's turned on on a tablet with the same Mi Account, check your sync settings. Solving intrusive prompts Sometimes, even after you've disabled auto-replacement, users still have to go through the phone settings to substitute words. This may be due to the "Replacement" or "T9" function. In this mode, short sequences of letters are replaced with whole phrases. For example, when you type "d" the phone may suggest "good day." To remove this, you need to go to the keyboard settings and check your texting, and check if you have any of the text that you's used to check your copy. ⚠️ Warning: Cleaning the keyboard data will remove all the words you saved in your personal dictionary. If you've been teaching your phone to understand specific names or terms for a long time, you'll have to type them back in. Another reason could be application conflict. If you have multiple keyboards installed, the system can switch between them or use default settings from a disabled application. → Additional settings → Language and input → The current keyboard is the one you're setting up for. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Why does autocorrect turn on again after reboot? This may be due to a malfunction in the system process Input Method Service. Try not just turn off the phone, but perform a forced reboot (press the power button for 10 seconds). If the problem persists, remove keyboard updates through the app menu. Can autocorrect only for one app, such as Telegram, be disabled? MIUI This is not possible. The input settings apply globally to the entire system. However, some third-party keyboards (like SwiftKey) have experimental features or modes that allow you to change behavior in specific applications, but this is rare. Is it safe to use third-party keyboards on Xiaomi? Using popular keyboards from well-known companies (Google, Microsoft, Yandex) is safe. They are tested in Google Play. However, avoid little-known keyboards with questionable resolutions, as they can intercept entered passwords and bank card data. How to reset the autocorrect dictionary on Xiaomi? Go to Settings → Advanced settings → Language and input. Select your current keyboard (like Gboard). Find the Privacy or Additional section and click on Delete Learned Words or Reset Settings. This will clear the keyboard's memory of your habits. Does turning off autocorrect affect print speed? Yes, for most users, the print speed will decrease as you have to monitor the spelling yourself. However, the accuracy of entering specific data (email, passwords, codes) will increase significantly, which in the long term will save time for correcting errors.