How to permanently disable auto replacement on Xiaomi Redmi Note: all ways

Why Auto Replacement is Hindering Xiaomi Redmi Note Users

Automatic word replacement on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones is one of the most controversial features of MIUI. On the one hand, it is designed to speed up typing and correct typos, on the other hand, it often replaces established abbreviations (sps → thank you), distorts names (Alex → Alexander), or even inserts meaningless options.

Complicating the problem, Xiaomi uses its own Mi Keyboard (formerly Baidu IME) that is more deeply tucked into its settings than Gboard or SwiftKey, and after MIUI updates, menus often migrate and old instructions stop working. In this article, we will discuss 5 current ways to disable auto-replacement on all Redmi Note models (from Note 4X to Note 13 Pro+) with the features of MIUI 12, 13 and 14.

Important: If you use a third-party keyboard (like Gboard), some of the methods will be different.

Method 1: Disable auto-replacement in the standard Mi Keyboard

The standard Mi Keyboard (default on all Redmi Notes) has hidden autocorrect settings. The path to these has changed in recent MIUI versions, so follow the current instructions:

1. Open any field to enter text (such as Notes or Messages).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to open the settings.
3. Go to the Text Input section → Autocorrection.
4. Turn off the sliders: 🔄 Auto-replacement (main switch) 📝 Auto-correction (additional) 🔤 Input tips (optional)

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 on some models (Redmi Note 12 Pro, Note) 11S) Autocorrect can be called Intelligent Input. If you don't find a partition, check the keyboard update in Google Play.

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If auto-replacement still works after shutdown, then the problem is in the MIUI system dictionaries. Go to method 3.

Method 2: Configure auto-replacement in Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Many Redmi Note users install Gboard as an alternative to the standard keyboard, which adjusts auto-replacement differently:

1. Open Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual Keyboard → Gboard.
2. Select Text Correction.
3. Turn it off: 🔄 Auto-replacement 📊 Showing hints (optional) 🔍 Automatic comma placement (if it interferes with the system)

To completely disable the prompts, go to the Dictionary → Personal Words and remove unnecessary options.

⚠️ Attention: Gboard has a hidden Adaptive Input feature (in the Correct Text section) that analyzes your writing style and can ignore manual settings. Disable it if auto-replacement continues to work.

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Gboard also allows you to add exceptions for auto-replacement. For example, if you often write “sps” instead of “thank you,” add that word to the user dictionary via Dictionary → Personal Words → Add.

Method 3: Reset dictionaries and keyboard cache

If auto-replacement doesn't turn off through the settings, the problem could be in the damaged system dictionaries or cache, which works for any keyboard.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find your keyboard (Mi Keyboard, Gboard or other) and open its settings.
3. Select Warehouse → Clear cache and Clear data.
4. To reset dictionaries: 📚 In Mi Keyboard: Keyboard settings → Dictionary → Dictionary reset. 🔄 In Gboard: Dictionary → Delete learned words.

⚠️ Warning: Clearing the keyboard data will reset all user words and settings. After the procedure, you will need to reconfigure the input and permission language.

On Redmi Note 10 Pro and later, after resetting dictionaries, it may be necessary to reboot the device to apply the changes.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If software methods don’t work, you can disable auto-replacement at the system level via ADB. This method is suitable for all versions of MIUI, but requires a connection to a computer.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times).
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect the phone to the PC and execute the command to ADB: adb shell settings put secure spell_checker_enabled 0
4. To completely disable autocorrect, type: adb shell settings put secure auto_correction_enabled 0

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB Impact system settings. Improper use can cause keyboard failures. Backup through Settings before execution → Additionally. → Backup.

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If ADB does not recognize the device, install Xiaomi USB Drivers and check the connection in File Transfer (MTP) mode.

Method 5: Using third-party keyboards without auto-replacement

If none of the methods worked, consider alternative keyboards where auto-replacement shuts down permanently:

Check compatibility with your Redmi Note model before installing (some keyboards don’t support MIUI 14 based on Android 13).

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Third-party keyboards may conflict with MIUI system services. If lags occur after installation, clear the cache in Settings → Applications.

Additional tips for working with the keyboard on Xiaomi

Auto-replacement is disabled, MIUI has other features that may interfere with the input:

• 🔍 Word Prediction: Disables in Keyboard Settings → Prediction of text.
• 🎯 Input gestures: May accidentally activate unnecessary actions (disabled in Settings) → Additionally. → Gestures).
• 🔊 Voice input: Sometimes conflicts with auto-replacement (turn off in Settings) → Voice input).

If you often type in two languages, set up a quick layout switch through a long space tap (included in the keyboard settings) to help avoid random language changes.

For Redmi Note 8 Pro models and older, the feature Split screen for keyboard (useful for large texts) is available. Enables via Settings → Screen → Split mode.

FAQ: Frequent questions about auto replacement on Xiaomi