Modern Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are equipped with intelligent text input systems designed to speed up the typing of messages. However, autocorrection often works too aggressively, changing the correct words to those that the algorithm believes should be written, which is especially annoying when using slang, professional terms or proper names that the system is trying to “fix”.
On Android, which runs the MIUI or HyperOS shell, virtual keyboards are responsible for the text input process. Depending on your Redmi model and release region, Google’s Gboard or Xiaomi’s own Mi Keyboard can be installed by default. Disabling the error correction feature requires access to specific sections of the settings menu that are not always obvious to the user.
In this article, we will discuss detailed instructions for both types of keyboards, and also consider methods for completely disabling word prediction. You will learn not only to remove intrusive substitutions, but also to adjust the personal dictionary so that the device stops “teaching” you to type incorrectly, which will allow you to regain full control over the typed text.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling all smart input features can significantly reduce typing speed, as you will have to fix typos that the system previously automatically eliminated.
Differences between Gboard and Mi Keyboard in MIUI
Before you start changing the settings, you need to determine which application is responsible for entering characters on your screen. Owners of global versions of Xiaomi smartphones most often encounter Gboard, whereas in Chinese firmware or older models there may be a standard Mi Keyboard. The interface of settings they have is radically different, so it is important to identify the current tool.
To check, run any application that requires input, such as Notes or messenger. When the keyboard appears, look at the top panel or the gear icon. If you see the G logo, you see a product from Google. If the interface is minimalist and stylized MIUI, it is the manufacturer's native solution, and the settings of each of these applications are stored in different sections of the system menu.
Understanding the type of keyboard is critical, as the paths to the control menu can be hidden deep within the Android system settings. In some cases, updating the system component of Google Play Services can automatically return Gboard even after installing a third-party solution.
Disabling autocorrection on the Gboard keyboard
The most common scenario for Redmi users is to work with Gboard. This tool has a powerful prediction engine that is turned on by default. To deactivate an intrusive fix, you will need to go through several layers of nesting menu. First go to the basic settings of your smartphone, then select the Additional settings section.
In the list that opens, look for Language and Enter. This shows all active input methods. Click on Gboard to access the management menu for that particular application. Next, select Setting up Text (or Text Settings), and this is where all the controls for intelligent input are concentrated.
Inside the menu, find the Autocorrect switch. Put it in an inactive position. Immediately after that, the keyboard will stop automatically replacing words. It is also recommended to disable related functions such as Tips and Autocomplete if you want to completely clear the input process from system interference.
☑️ Algorithm of shutdown in Gboard
It's worth noting that once you turn off global autocorrection, the system can offer you to keep a personal dictionary, and if you agree, the keyboard will continue to prompt words based on your story, but will not force them to change, which is a compromise for those who want to keep up speed but remove errors.
Managing autocorrection on the Mi Keyboard
If your Xiaomi Redmi uses a native Mi Keyboard, the customization process will be different. Owners of MIUI shell devices often find this interface more integrated into the system, although less functional than Google's. To begin, open the Settings menu and go to the Additional Settings section.
Select Language and Enter, and then tap the Mi Keyboard line. Unlike Gboard, settings can be made in a separate application, which can be found in the general list of programs on the desktop. In the keyboard menu, find the Settings or gear icon in the upper corner of the keyboard screen when you actively enter.
You'll need to find Autocorrect or Error Correct. In some firmware versions, this item may be called AutoReplace. Once the slider is turned off, the system will stop interfering with the typed text, and there's often a Prediction feature that can be disabled separately if the pop-up prompts interfere with the view.
Hidden features of the Mi Keyboard
If you don’t find the right switch right away, carefully check all the subsections of the keyboard menu, including advanced settings.
Comparative table of keyboard functions
For the convenience of users, we have prepared a summary table that shows the differences in text input management on different types of keyboards preinstalled on Xiaomi devices, which will help you to navigate the available options faster.
| Function | Gboard (Google) | Mi Keyboard (Xiaomi) | Third-party (SwiftKey, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location of settings | Settings → Language and input | Settings → Mi Keyboard / Separate application | Inside the application or System settings |
| Accuracy of autocorrection | High (depending on language) | Medium (better for Russian/Chinese) | User-configurable |
| Disabling prediction | Separate switch | In the text settings section | Often in the "Input" section |
| Personal dictionary | Expanded, synchronized | Basic, local. | Depends on the developer. |
As you can see from the table, Gboard provides more detailed control over each aspect of input, while Mi Keyboard offers a simpler, more basic functionality.
Customization of personal dictionary and exceptions
Sometimes turning off autocorrection completely is not the best solution, because it deprives the user of useful clues. The alternative is to work with a personal dictionary. If the system constantly replaces your name or a specific term with another word, it is easier to add correct spelling to exceptions than to turn off the function entirely.
In Gboard, this is done through the Settings menu. → Personal dictionary: You can create a new entries here by entering a word and how often it's used, and then the Android algorithm will prioritize that word and stop "fixing" it, which is especially true for Redmi owners who work with narrow-profile documentation.
The Mi Keyboard is similar, although it is less convenient. Often, it is enough to select the correct word from the list of hints offered by the system several times (if it appears there after auto-replacement) so that the algorithm will remember your choice.
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When adding a word to your personal vocabulary, use short forms or abbreviations if the system is persistently replacing them.
Third-party solutions for advanced input management
If Xiaomi and Google’s standard tools don’t meet your needs, the market offers a variety of alternatives. Apps like SwiftKey or Yandex Keyboard provide flexible autocorrect settings, including the ability to create your own replacement rules.
Once you install a third-party keyboard from Google Play Market, you need to activate it in the Language and Enter section, and most of these apps offer a customization wizard when you first start, where you can immediately uncheck the Auto-Substitute and Error Corrections, which is often faster than digging into the MIUI system menus.
Using third-party software also circumvents the limitations that a smartphone manufacturer imposes on system components, such as some keyboards that allow you to create macros or templates that will never undergo autocorrection, which is indispensable for programmers or technical support professionals.
⚠️ Note: Installing keyboards from unknown developers can carry security risks, as these apps gain access to all the text you type, including passwords and bank details.
Frequent problems and their solution
Redmi users sometimes experience settings reset after a system update or reboot. This can be caused by the MIUI battery optimizer, which kills keyboard processes by resetting them to the default state. To avoid this, find the keyboard app in the list of all programs, go to Battery Consumption and select No Limits mode.
Another problem may be the conflict between multiple active keyboards: If you have more than one application installed to type, the system can switch between them or apply settings from different sources. Make sure that the Language and Type menu selects only one default input method.
In rare cases, cleaning the keyboard app cache helps. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find your keyboard (Gboard or Mi Keyboard) and click Clear Cache. Don't confuse it with Clear Data, as this will remove your learned vocabulary and history.
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The stability of the keyboard on Xiaomi often depends on the resolutions of the energy saving system, and not only on the correct settings of the application itself.