Auto-replacement on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is often a source of irritation: instead of the right words, the system stubbornly inserts ridiculous options, and the proper names turn into meaningless combinations of letters. MIUI and on various keyboards (Gboard, SwiftKey, standard) MIUI-Keyboard) settings are hidden in non-obvious places. This article will help you understand how to completely or selectively deactivate autocorrect while maintaining the convenience of typing.
Redmi devices are very close to integrating system services with the MIUI shell. Even if you use a third-party keyboard, some auto-replace functions can be duplicated at the system level. We will look at solutions for all popular scenarios, from full shutdown to fine-tuning exceptions. It is important to note that after MIUI updates (especially transitions between versions 12→13→14), the paths to settings may change - this article provides current data for firmware 2023-2026.
Why is Xiaomi Redmi’s Auto Replacement “Crooked”?
Problems with autocorrection on Redmi are usually due to three factors:
- 🔄 Keyboard conflict: simultaneous operation of the system keyboard MIUI and third-party (e.g. Gboard) leads to overlay of dictionaries.
- 📱 Regional settings: if the system specifies an incorrect language or region (e.g. English (US) Instead of Russian (Russia), auto-replacement pulls up inappropriate options.
- 🔄 Updates MIUI: After large shell updates, user dictionaries are reset, and auto-replacement algorithms become more aggressive.
In addition, MIUI 13/14 introduced the Smart Input feature, which analyzes the context of sentences and can change words even after they are entered, which works independently of the keyboard and requires a separate shutdown.
Method 1: Disable auto-replacement in the standard MIUI keyboard
If you use a Xiaomi keyboard, the algorithm of actions depends on the version of MIUI. In firmware 12-14, the path to settings is the same, but the appearance of the menu may differ slightly.
- Open any text field (such as Notes or Messages) to allow the keyboard to appear.
- Click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the top row of the keyboard - this will cause the settings menu.
- Go to the Text Input section → Auto-replacement (Text Input) → Auto-correction).
- Turn off the sliders: 🔘 Auto-correction (Auto-correction) is the main function of the system. 🔘 Show suggestions – removes the hints above the keyboard. 🔘 Personalized suggestions – disables analysis of your messages.
MIUI 14 has added the Smart Input option, which must be deactivated separately under the Additional Keyboard Settings section, and if auto-replacement continues to work after the switch is turned off, check if dictionary synchronization with Mi Account is enabled (for this, see the next section).
Reboot your smartphone after the changes|Check the settings in another app (e.g. Telegram)|Make sure the keyboard is updated to the latest version|Turn off dictionary sync in Mi Account-->
Method 2: Configure Gboard (Google keyboards)
Gboard is the most popular alternative to the standard keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi, and its settings are more flexible, but there are pitfalls, too, for example, even after auto-replacement is turned off, there can be persistent replacements for often mistyped words.
To completely deactivate autocorrection:
- Launch Gboard (click on the text box) → icon ⚙️).
- Go to Settings → Text Correction.
- Turn it off: 🔘 Auto-correction (Auto-correction). 🔘 Show suggestions (show suggestion strip). 🔘 Personalized suggestions (personalized suggestions). 🔘 Auto-completion – unless you want words to be automatically written.
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Delete learned words
Important: Gboard has a hidden feature called Aggressive Auto-correction, which is enabled when prompts are used frequently, and to turn it off, you need to reset all keyboard data in your Android settings (Settings → Apps → Gboard → Storage → Clear Data).
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If the words are still replaced in Gboard after auto-replacement is turned off, check if Voice typing is enabled – it can adjust text based on speech recognition.
Method 3: Disable system auto-replacement in MIUI (for all keyboards)
Even if you use a third-party keyboard, MIUI can use its own auto-replacement algorithms at the system level, which is manifested in the fact that words are replaced even when settings in Gboard or SwiftKey are disabled.
To deactivate system auto-replacement:
- Go to Settings. → Additional settings → Language and input (Settings) → Additional settings → Languages & input).
- Choose a Virtual Keyboard → Keyboard management (Virtual Keyboard) → Manage keyboards).
- Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Keyboard system settings).
- Turn it off: 🔘 Smart input (Smart Input). 🔘 Sync Learned Words (Sync Learned Words). 🔘 Contextual suggestions (contextual suggestions).
In some versions of MIUI 13/14, these options may be hidden deeper. If you don't find them, try searching by settings (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner) and entering the "smart input" or "auto-correction" query.
What to do if the settings are gray and inactive?
Method 4: Resetting the user dictionary
If auto-replacement is persistently replacing specific words (such as names or slang), the problem may be in the user dictionary, which accumulates over time and stores the "mistakes" that the system thinks are correct, to clear it up:
| keyboard | The way to reset the dictionary | Additional action |
|---|---|---|
| Standard MIUI | Keyboard settings → Dictionary → Clear data | Reboot the device after resetting |
| Gboard | Settings → Dictionary → Delete learned words | Turn off synchronizing the dictionary in your Google account |
| SwiftKey | Settings → Backup → Clear data | Turn off Cloud Sync in Microsoft Account Settings |
After resetting the dictionary, it may take 1-2 days for the keyboard to “retrain” to suit your type style, during which time auto-replacement may not work smoothly – that’s normal.
⚠️ Note: If you use Mi Account to sync data, clearing the dictionary on one device will remove it on other Xiaomi gadgets associated with this account. → Mi Account → Synchronization → Keyboard dictionary.
Method 5: Use alternative keyboards without auto-replacement
If neither of these methods worked, consider installing a keyboard that doesn’t initially have aggressive autocorrection.The best options for Xiaomi Redmi are:
- 📱 AnySoftKeyboard: open source, minimalist design, the ability to disable all “smart” functions.
- 📱 Simple Keyboard: Without Internet access and data collection, ideal for privacy.
- 📱 Hacker’s Keyboard: Full-size keyboard (like on PC), no default auto-replacement.
To install an alternative keyboard:
- Download the app from Google Play (such as AnySoftKeyboard).
- Go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
- Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.
- In the new keyboard settings, turn off all auto-replacement options and prompts.
These keyboards are independent of Xiaomi or Google, so auto-replacement is either nonexistent or easy to customize, with the lack of predictive input that many are used to.
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Alternative keyboards (such as AnySoftKeyboard) not only remove auto-replacement, but also save battery life, as they do not use background processes to analyze text.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When you turn off auto replacement, Xiaomi Redmi users often face typical problems:
- 🔄 Settings reset after update: After update MIUI The keyboard can return standard settings. To avoid this, back up your settings in Settings before updating. → The phone. → Backup.
- 📱 Auto-replacement works in separate apps: Some messengers (like Viber or WhatsApp) have their own correction algorithms. Check the chat settings - there may be a separate auto-replace option.
- 🔧 Dictionary reset does not work: If words continue to be replaced after cleaning the dictionary, try removing the keyboard cache in Settings → Annexes → [Keyboard name] → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
Another common mistake is ignoring regional settings. If the system lists the wrong region (e.g. English (US) instead of Russian (Russia), auto-replace will use someone else's dictionary. Check the language of the device in Settings → Additional settings → Language and region.
⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro or Redmi 12) MIUI 14 appeared the function "AI assistant at input» (AI Writing Assistant. It analyzes text in real time and can change words even when auto-replace is disabled. To deactivate it, go to Settings. → Special facilities → AI Writing Assistant and Turn Off All Sliders.