How to turn off voice input on Android and enable keyboard on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Voice input on Xiaomi smartphones can be useful in some situations, but users often find that it is activated accidentally – when typing, during calls or even when blocking the screen. This is especially annoying when a microphone appears instead of a regular keyboard, and the system stubbornly tries to recognize speech instead of just typing a message. In this article, we will discuss all ways to turn off voice input on Android and return the standard keyboard on Xiaomi devices (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark models).

Complicating the problem is that the settings may differ from MIUI (12 to 14) to Android (11 to 14), and the manufacturer sometimes changes the layout of options after updates. We'll look at the universal methods that work on most devices, as well as specific solutions for individual models, if you're tired of the sudden appearance of a voice assistant or the keyboard disappears after an update, this guide will help to return everything to normal.

Why does voice input turn on on on its own?

Before we get to the solution, it’s important to understand why this happens. There are several reasons for spontaneous voice input activation on Xiaomi devices:

• 🎤 Accidentally tapping the microphone in the Gboard keyboard or MIUI Keyboard: Users often touch the microphone icon when typing.
• 🔄 Automatically switching input methods after updating MIUI Or Android. It can reset the default settings.
• 🤖 Activation of a voice assistant (e.g. Google Assistant or Xiao) AI) via hotkeys or gestures.
• 📱 A defective touch screen or faulty microphone module that falsely triggers background noise.

In most cases, the problem is solved software, but if voice input is turned on even when the screen is locked, this may indicate a hardware failure, in which case it is worth checking the device at the service center.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) POCO F3) You can activate voice input because of a bug in the firmware. If you have a problem after resetting, try updating it. MIUI last-minute.

Method 1: Disabling voice input in keyboard settings

The easiest method is to disable voice input directly in the settings of the keyboard used. The instructions are suitable for the standard MIUI Keyboard and Gboard (keyboard from Google).

For MIUI Keyboard:

1. Open any application that has a field to enter text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to open the settings.
3. Go to the Voice or Microphone section.
4. Turn off the slider next to the option of Voice Dial or Speech Recognition.

For Gboard:

1. Start Settings → System and Device → Language and Enter.
2. Select the Virtual Keyboard → Gboard.
3. Go to Voice Input and turn off the “OK, Google” Recognition option.
4. Go back and in the section Keyboard settings, remove the tick from Show the microphone button.

Make sure the keyboard is updated to the latest version

Check if the voice assistant is activated via the power button

Disable speech recognition in Google settings

Reboot the smartphone after the changes-->

If the microphone button still appears after this action, try resetting the keyboard to factory settings. To do this, in the Gboard or MIUI Keyboard settings, find Reset or Restore by default.

Method 2: Disabling the voice assistant (Google Assistant / Xiao AI)

Often, voice input is activated not because of the keyboard, but because of the voice assistant. On Xiaomi, it can be either Google Assistant or Xiao AI. Disabling these services will help to avoid accidental positives.

For Google Assistant:

1. Open the Google app.
2. Go to Settings. → Google Assistant.
3. Select General Settings and disable Google Assistant.
4. Go back and in the Voice Match section, turn off Google.

For Xiao AI (on Chinese firmware or global with MIUI 12+):

1. Start Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Xiao AI in the list and select Disable.
3. If the option is not available, go to Permissions and deny access to the microphone.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi 11 or Redmi) K40) The voice assistant can be integrated into the firmware. Complete shutdown is only possible through ADB custom-based.

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Method 3: Reset keyboard settings and input methods

If previous methods didn't work, try resetting your input settings, which will return all keyboard parameters to factory values, including languages and input methods.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → System and device → Language and input.
2. Select Virtual Keyboard → Keyboard Management.
3. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Resetting Settings.
4. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Install the desired keyboard (Gboard, MIUI Keyboard or third-party) as the primary.
• 🔑 Check if voice input is activated in the keyboard settings (see Method 1).
• 📱 If the keyboard doesn’t appear at all, reinstall it via Google Play.

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If the keyboard still doesn’t work after resetting, try installing a third-party keyboard (like SwiftKey or Fleksy) and making it the default keyboard.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to force voice input to be turned off, a method that is suitable for users who are familiar with the command prompt.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then enable in Additional settings → Developer parameters).
• 🔌 USB-plug-in.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist

These commands will disable Google Assistant and Xiao AI respectively.

adb shell pm enable com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox


adb shell pm enable com.miui.voiceassist

⚠️ Note: Disabling system applications through ADB It can lead to unstable work. MIUI. Before executing commands, make a backup copy of the data.

Method 5: Reinstall or replace the keyboard

If voice input persists, it may be the keyboard itself that's the problem, and if you reinstall it or replace it with a third-party one, it'll help.

How to reinstall Gboard:

1. Open Google Play and find Gboard.
2. Click Remove, then install again.
3. After installation, go to Settings → System → Language and input and select Gboard as the main keyboard.

The best alternative keyboards for Xiaomi:

• ⌨️ SwiftKey – supports gestures, themes and no intrusive voice input.
• ⌨️ Fleksy – Minimalist keyboard with advanced settings.
• ⌨️ Chroom – keyboard with support AI, but without forced voice input.

On some MIUI firmware (e.g., Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI 12.5), the standard keyboard may conflict with third-party ones, in which case, before installing a new keyboard, disable MIUI Keyboard in the application settings.

Method 6: Virus Check and Reset to Factory Settings

If voice input appears even after all the manipulations, two reasons are possible:

1. A virus that simulates tapping on a microphone.
2. A serious firmware failure requiring a complete reset.

How to check for viruses:

• 🛡️ Install an antivirus (such as Malwarebytes or Dr.Web) and scan the system.
• 🔍 Check the list of installed applications for suspicious (Settings) → Annexes → Application management).
• 🚫 Disable Administrator Rights for Unknown Applications (Settings) → Passwords and security → Application authorizations → Special access → Administrator rights).

If there are no viruses, but the problem remains - reset to factory settings:

1. Make a backup copy of important data.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose Delete all data and confirm.

⚠️ Warning: On devices with a bootloader unlocked, a reset may result in a device locking.Make sure you have a Mi Account tied to your phone.

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Resetting to factory settings is a last resort, and try all other methods before you do, because after resetting, you will have to reset your smartphone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about voice input on Xiaomi