How to completely disable autocomplete on Xiaomi smartphones: 5 proven ways

Autocomplete on Xiaomi smartphones is a convenient feature that saves time when entering passwords, addresses or payment data, but it also becomes a source of risks, from accidental disclosure of confidential information to conflicts with corporate security policies, and is especially relevant for users who share a device with other people or often work with other people’s Wi-Fi networks.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to disable autocomplete, from standard MIUI settings to hidden developer settings. You’ll learn how to delete stored data, block keyboard suggestions, and even disable the feature at the system level. The instructions are relevant for all modern models: Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5, Xiaomi 13 Ultra and other devices based on Android 12-14 with a MIUI 14/15 shell.

Important: Some methods require administrator rights or access to Developer Settings. If you're a beginner, start with the first two, which are the most secure and don't affect system files.

1. disable autocomplete in MIUI settings

The easiest way is to use built-in MIUI shell options, a method that is suitable for disabling sentences when you type text in your browser, messengers, and most applications.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input.
• 🔍 Find the Keyboard and Entering Methods section (on some models – Keyboard Management).
• 🔧 Tap on the keyboard you use (usually Gboard or Gboard). MIUI Keyboard).
• 🔄 Go to Text Input. → Auto-filling.
• 🚫 Turn off sliders: Show hints Save entered data Automatic form filling

After this, the keyboard will no longer offer autocomplete options, but the data stored will remain in the system and need to be deleted separately (for more on this in the next section).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI For the European region, the path to settings may be different. If you do not find the Autocomplete section, try an alternative route: Settings → Annexes → Application management → keyboard → Rights. → Auto-filling.

2. Deletion of stored autocomplete data

Even after the function is disabled, old data (passwords, addresses, card numbers) remains in the device’s memory and can be deleted through the application management menu.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type the keyboard name (e.g. Gboard).
3. Slip on the app → Memory → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action. This will delete all saved words, phrases and passwords.

For Google Chrome or MIUI Browser, the procedure is similar:

• 🌐 Go to the browser settings → Passwords and forms.
• 🗑️ Select Clear Autocomplete Data.
• 🔄 Confirm removal.

On devices with MIUI 14 and later, autocomplete data can sync with the Xiaomi cloud. To completely remove it, go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Cloud → Sync and turn off the Autocomplete Data option.

3. disabling autocomplete for specific applications

If you need to block autocomplete only in certain programs (for example, in a banking application or messenger), use individual settings.

Method 1: Through the application menu

• 📌 Open the application you want (e.g. SberBank Online or Telegram).
• 🔧 Go to its settings (usually through the icon) ⚙️ top-corner).
• 🔍 Find the Privacy or Security section.
• 🚫 Disable options: Save data for autocomplete Allow the keyboard to offer options

Method 2: Through Android Settings

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Select the target application → Rights.
• 🔧 Find the Autocomplete section and disable access.

⚠️ Note: Some banking applications (e.g. Tinkoff or VTB Online) block the ability to disable autocomplete for security reasons. In this case, use the general keyboard settings (section 1).

4.Using Developer Mode for Deep Shutdown

If standard methods don't work, you can block autocomplete at the system level through the Developer Settings, which is suitable for advanced users.

Steps:

1. Activate the Developer Mode: 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. 🔧 Tap 7 times on the item Version MIUI (A notice will appear saying, “You have become a developer").

Settings

Additionally.

For developers

Auto-filling

Autofill service

No.

None

This method completely disables autocomplete at the system level, including offers from Google Smart Lock and other services, but it can affect the operation of some applications (for example, password managers like 1Password or Bitwarden).

5. Alternative methods: third-party applications and ADB

For advanced users, there are additional ways to control autocomplete.

Method 1: Use of ADB

With Android Debug Bridge, you can forcibly disable autocomplete services:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.gms/.autofill.service.AutofillService


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.autofill.service

These commands will disable autocomplete services from Google and Xiaomi respectively. To get it back, replace disable-user with enable.

Method 2: Third-party password managers

If you don’t need to disable autocomplete completely, but simply redirect it through a reliable service, install one of the applications:

• 🔐 Bitwarden (open source)
• 🔐 1Password (paid, with extended functions)
• 🔐 KeePassDX (for local storage)

After installation, go to Settings → System → Language & Entering → Additional → Autocomplete and select your password manager as the default service.

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Before use ADB-commands to back up data through Settings → The phone. → Backup. This will help restore the system in case of an error.

Problems and Solutions: What to Do If Autofilling Doesn't Turn Off

Sometimes even after all the manipulations, the clues keep coming up, and let's look at the typical causes and ways to fix them.

Problem 1: Tips appear in the browser

• 🌐 For Google Chrome: Open up chrome://settings/autofill Disable all options in the Passwords and Payment Data sections.
• 🌐 For MIUI Browser: Go to Settings → Confidentiality → Clear the data. Select Clear the autocomplete data.

Problem 2: The keyboard ignores the settings

• 🔄 Try resetting the keyboard settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → [keyboard] → Memory. → Clear the data.
• 🔧 Install an alternative keyboard (like SwiftKey) and set it up without autocomplete.

Problem 3: Autocomplete works in enterprise applications

• 🏢 Contact the administrator. IT-Department – it is possible that the company’s security policy enforces this feature through Android Enterprise.
• 🔒 Check for a job profile in Settings → Accounts. → Profiles of work.

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If none of these methods worked, reset your keyboard to factory settings, guaranteed to delete all stored autocomplete data, but also reset personal settings (themes, dictionaries, gestures).

FAQ: Frequent questions about autocomplete on Xiaomi