How to permanently disable autocorrection on Xiaomi smartphones: 5 working ways

Why Xiaomi Autocorrection is annoying users and how to deal with it

Automatic text correction on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most controversial features of MIUI. On the one hand, it is designed to save time by correcting typos and offering word variants. On the other hand, it often works too intrusively: replaces unique names with standard words, “corrects” jargon or professional terms, and sometimes even distorts the meaning of messages, especially in MIUI 14/15, where machine learning algorithms have become more aggressive.

The problem is compounded by the fact that Xiaomi uses several types of keyboards at once: the standard one. MIUI-Keyboard, Google's Gboard, and sometimes SwiftKey (on some models for global markets) each have their own autocorrect settings, and they turn off differently. In this article, we'll look at all the current ways, from basic to hidden settings for power users.

It’s important to understand that autocorrects cannot be completely removed (this is part of Android’s system processes), but they can be disabled at the interface and vocabulary level, making them invisible to the user. Below are proven methods for all versions of MIUI, including the latest 2026 updates.

Method 1: Disabling autocorrection in the standard MIUI-keyboard

If you use the default keyboard (developer – Xiaomi Inc.), the algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Open any text field (such as Messages or Notes) to allow the keyboard to appear.
2. Press the gear icon (⚙️) in the top row of the keyboard - this will cause the settings menu.
3. Go to the Text Input section → Autocorrection.
4. Turn off the sliders: 🔄 Automatic Replacement (responsible for Forced Word Replacement) 📝 Suggest corrections (removes emphasis on "erroneous" words) 🔍 Show hints (disables pop-up options)

After this, the keyboard will stop correcting words, but basic functions like T9 (tips when typing) will remain. If you want to turn them off, go to Settings → Additional → Prediction of text and deactivate all options.

Write a word with a typo (for example, “hello”) → Save without corrections

Try typing a slang word (e.g., “corefix”) → Check if it has been replaced

Send a message with an acronym (e.g., “lol”) → Make sure it doesn’t automatically decrypt it.

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⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 12 Pro)+, POCO F5) post-update MIUI 15 autocorrect settings can be reset. If the problem has returned, repeat the steps or use alternative methods from this article.

Method 2: Set up Gboard (Google keyboard) on Xiaomi

Gboard is a popular alternative to the standard keyboard, but autocorrecting it is sometimes even more intrusive.

1. Run Phone Settings → System and Device → Language and Entering → Virtual Keyboard.
2. Select Gboard (if it is not listed, install it from Google Play).
3. Go to text input settings → text correction.
4. Turn it off: 🔄 Autocorrection (master switch) 📌 Show hints (removes gray options over keys) 🔍 Auto-replacement (for forced corrections)

You can also clean up Gboard's personal dictionary if it's filled with unnecessary words.

Gboard settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary → Select language → Delete everything

Developer tip: If you type code or special characters often, Gboard has a hidden option to Allow non-standard words. Include it in Additional Settings → Special features.

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To quickly switch between keyboards, hold your finger on the space icon – the selection menu will appear.

Method 3: Resetting the dictionary and exceptions for autocorrection

Sometimes autocorrection continues to work even after all settings are turned off, and the reason is the cached dictionary data that MIUI saves in the background, to reset it completely:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Keyboard app (or Gboard if you use it).
3. Select Warehouse → Clear data and Clear cache.
4. Reboot the phone.

Once reset, the dictionary will be empty and autocorrection will no longer "learn" from your previous mistakes. However, this will also remove all manually added words (such as rare names or terms).

Method 4: Using ADB for deep shutdown (for advanced)

If standard methods don’t work, you can disable autocorrect at the system level via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for users with unlocked developer mode.

Warning: Incorrect ADB commands can disrupt the system. On Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 15, disabling system services via ADB can lead to keyboard locking - create a backup before executing commands!

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times)
2. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux) Enter adb shell settings put secure spell_checker_enabled 0

To completely disable all text prompts, follow additional commands:

adb shell settings put secure text_correction_enabled 0


adb shell settings put secure next_word_prediction_enabled 0

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware (e.g. Redmi) K60 Ultra) these commands can be reset after the reboot. To fix the changes, use the task of auto-execution via Tasker or MacroDroid.

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Method 5: Alternative keyboards without autocorrection

If neither of these is a good idea, consider installing third-party keyboards where autocorrect is disabled by default or flexibly configurable.

• 📱 AnySoftKeyboard – open source, minimalist design, complete disabling of “smart” functions.
• ⚡ Fleksy – keyboard with gestures, where autocorrect works only on request (double touch).
• 🔒 Hacker’s Keyboard – for developers, with support for Vim-commands and without unnecessary “fixes".
• 🎨 Chroom – customizable keyboard with the ability to disable all prompts.

When installing an alternative keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Activate it in Settings → System and Device → Language and Entering → Virtual Keyboard.
3. In the settings of the new keyboard, find the Autocorrect or Prediction section and turn off all options.

Important: Some keyboards (like Fleksy) require access to Special Gesture Features. Allow this in the Android settings, otherwise the functionality will be limited.

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Alternative keyboards not only remove autocorrection, but also save battery life – MIUI system keyboards often work in the background, consuming up to 5% of charge per day.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after autocorrection is disabled, Xiaomi users are faced with nuances.

• 🔄 Autocorrection returns after update MIUI → Repeat the settings or use ADB-teams (Method 4).
• 📱 Keyboard lags after disabling prompts → Clear the keyboard app cache (Method 3).
• 🔍 Some words are still being corrected. → Add them to the exceptions in the dictionary settings.
• 🚫 It is impossible to disable autocorrection in messengers → Check the settings of a particular application (for example, Telegram has its own keyboard).

If the problem persists, try resetting the keyboard settings to factory:

Settings → System and device → Resetting settings → Resetting application settings

This won’t delete your data, but it will return all system applications (including the keyboard) to the “out of the box” state.

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