How to completely disable autocomplete on Xiaomi Redmi: passwords, forms, keyboard

Autocomplete on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a convenient feature that saves time when entering passwords, addresses or payment data. Tips pop up at the most inopportune moment, unnecessary logins are saved, and sometimes even create risks of leaking confidential information. MIUI 14/15, where autocomplete is integrated not only into browsers, but also into system applications.

In this article, we’ll break down 5 working ways to disable autocomplete on Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11 and other models, from standard settings to hidden developer settings. You’ll learn how to remove prompts in Google Chrome, Mi Browser, Gboard system keyboard and even account login menus. All instructions are up to date for 2026 and checked on the latest versions of MIUI.

Why does autocomplete work even after shutdown?

Many users complain that after disabling autocomplete in the browser settings, prompts continue to appear, the reason lies in the multi-level MIUI system:

• 🔄 System password manager – built-in Xiaomi storage that works in parallel with Google Smart Lock.
• 🌐 Browsers (Chrome, Mi Browser) have their own autocomplete settings, independent of the system.
• ⌨️ Keyboard (Gboard or Mi Keyboard) saves frequently used phrases and logins.
• 🔒 Google Services syncs data between devices even if you have disabled autocomplete locally.

To completely remove the hints, you have to disable the function at all levels, and we will look at each of them below.

Method 1: Disabling Autocomplete in MIUI settings

Starting with system settings, MIUI 14/15 has a hidden section that manages the storage of passwords and forms:

1. Open the Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Go to Password Manager (may be called Autocomplete on some models).
3. Turn off the Save Passwords slider and Auto Fill forms.
4. At the bottom of the screen, click Clear Data to delete all previously saved logins.

If you don't have password manager on the menu, you're using Google Smart Lock instead of system storage. Go to Method 3.

"Save Passwords" slider disabled | Form autocomplete disabled |Saved data cleared |Rebooted smartphone to apply changes-->

Method 2: Configure autocomplete in browsers (Chrome, Mi Browser)

Xiaomi Redmi browsers have their own autocomplete mechanisms that work independently of system settings.

🌐 Google Chrome

1. Open Chrome, press it. ⋮ (Three points) → Settings.
2. Go to the passwords. → Password settings.
3. Turn it off: 🔑 Save passwords. 🔄 Auto entrance 📝 Save these forms (in the section Additional)

Clear the data → Advanced mode → Delete saved passwords

🌍 Mi Browser (standard Xiaomi browser)

1. Launch Mi Browser, press. ⋮ → Settings → Confidentiality.
2. Turn it off: 🔐 Save passwords. 📋 Auto-filling forms

Clear the data → Passwords and forms

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If prompts continue to appear after disabling, try clearing your browser cache in Settings → Apps → App Management → Chrome/Mi Browser → Storage → Clear the cache.

Method 3: Disable Google Smart Lock (Sync Passwords)

Google Smart Lock is a service that syncs passwords between devices through a Google account, and even if you've disabled autocomplete in your browser, it can continue to work through that service to deactivate it:

1. Open Settings → Google → Manage your Google account.
2. Go to the Security tab.
3. Find the Passwords section and click Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
4. Turn it off: 🔄 Auto entrance 🔑 Saving passwords

Security → Smart Lock for Passwords

⚠️ Warning: Disabling Smart Lock will delete all saved passwords from your Google account on all devices. pre-export them to the file (Export button in password settings).

Method 4: Disable keyboard prompts (Gboard or Mi Keyboard)

The keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi also stores frequently entered data, from email addresses to credit card numbers, to remove these clues:

⌨️ For Gboard (Google keyboard):

1. Open any field to enter text, click on ⚙ (gear) → Settings.
2. Go to Text Input → Advanced settings.
3. Turn it off: 📝 Auto-filling 🔍 Input proposals (optional) 💳 Saving payment card data (in the section Personal data)

Clear the input data

⌨️ For Mi Keyboard (standard Xiaomi keyboard):

1. Hold the comma on the keyboard. → press ⚙ Settings.
2. Go to Advanced Settings → Autocomplete.
3. Turn off all sliders in this section.
4. Click Clear Entry History.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the command line (Win + R → cmd).
2. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
3. Run the command to reset autocomplete: adb shell pm clear com.android.providers.settings This command clears the cache of system settings, including autocomplete settings.
4. Reboot your smartphone: adb reboot

⚠️ Warning: Adb shell pm clear com.android.providers.settings will reset all personalized system settings, including wallpaper, sounds and some display settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset) recommended!

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Resetting through ADB is the most radical method that is guaranteed to remove all traces of autocomplete, including hidden system files. Use it only if other methods have failed.

Additional tips: how to avoid accidental data retention

Even after autocomplete is disabled, Xiaomi Redmi may offer to save new passwords.

• 🚫 Refuse to save when you first enter your password – click No or Never in the window that appears.
• 🔍 Use private mode in the browser (⋮ → New tab in incognito mode in Chrome. Autocomplete is disabled by default in this mode.
• 🛡 Install a third-party password manager (e.g. Bitwarden or 1Password) and disable all built-in functions.
• 🔄 Clean browser and keyboard cache regularly (every 1-2 weeks).

If you often work with sensitive data, consider using a virtual keyboard (such as Microsoft SwiftKey with cloud-saving disabled) or a browser with enhanced security (Firefox Focus).

FAQ: Frequent questions about autocomplete on Xiaomi Redmi