How to disable text correction on Xiaomi Redmi: the complete guide

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face the intrusive work of a virtual keyboard that constantly tries to “guess” the words you type. Autocorrection can be useful for fast printing, but it often changes the correct terms, slang or specific names to common terms, which annoys users, especially in the Russian-speaking segment, where text prediction algorithms do not always correctly process endings or complex words.

Fortunately, the Android operating system in the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS provides flexible tools to manage this process. Disabling auto-replacement does not require super-user rights or complex software. Just make a few changes to the system settings to regain full control of the text you type. In this guide, we will detail all the available methods.

It’s worth noting that the menu interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version. However, the logic of the language menu and input remains the same for all devices of the brand. We will look at the settings for both the standard Gboard keyboard, which is pre-installed on global versions, and for the MIUI system keyboard, often found on Chinese versions and older models.

The main reasons for obsessive autocorrection

Before we go into disabling features, it's important to understand why the system behaves this way. Xiaomi's smart input is trained based on your correspondence history and frequently used words. If you regularly use abbreviations or specific vocabulary, the algorithm may try to replace them with the "right" analogs in its vocabulary. This behavior is designed by developers to speed up printing, but in reality often interferes.

Another reason could be the activated predictive typing function, which not only highlights errors, but also automatically substitutes the words the system thinks you want to write. On the Redmi Note and Xiaomi Mi models, the sensitivity of this feature can be too high. Users often confuse simple highlighting errors and real text replacement, although the settings for these parameters are in different sections.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling spell checks completely can lead to more typos in business correspondence, and it is recommended that instead of completely turning off, simply remove the automatic word replacement function.

It's also worth considering that some third-party communication apps may have their own text settings that override the system. However, 95% of the time, the problem is solved through the global Android keyboard settings. Understanding the source of the problem will help you choose the most effective method of solving.

Disabling autocorrection through system settings

The most reliable way to manage text input is to use the operating system’s deep settings menu, which is universal for most Xiaomi and Redmi devices. You don’t have to search for settings inside the keyboard app itself, use system search, or walk along the way to the menu.

To start, open the main settings menu for your smartphone. Find a section called Additional Settings (or Advanced Settings). In some versions of HyperOS, this item can be directly in the root menu or combined with General Settings. We need a subsection Languages and input.

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If you can’t find the item you want, use the search bar at the top of the settings menu and type the word “keyboard” or “language.”

After you go to the Languages and Enter menu, select Keyboard Management or Current Keyboard. Here you will see a list of all the input methods installed. Click on the active keyboard name (usually Gboard or MIUI Keyboard).

You'll find a lot of switches inside this section. We're interested in Autocorrect. Put the slider to "Switched off." It's also recommended that you turn off the "Spotlight Errors" option if you're annoyed by the red lines under the words, and at this point you completely deactivate the system's interference with your text.

• 📱 Open the smartphone settings.
• ⚙️ Go to the Additional Settings section → Languages and input.
• ⌨️ Select Keyboard Management and click on the active keyboard name.
• 🚫 Find the autocorrection and turn it off.

Setting up the Gboard keyboard on Xiaomi

Since Google’s Gboard is the standard for global versions of MIUI and HyperOS firmware, it’s worth considering its settings separately. The interface here may be slightly different from the system menu. You can configure the keyboard directly from any application that requires text input, such as Telegram or Notes.

Call the keyboard on the screen and notice the top toolbar. Click on the gear icon. ⚙️, If you don't have an icon, press and hold the comma or the emoji button. In the menu that opens, select the Input settings or Text section. That's where the key switches are hidden.

In the Input settings section, you'll see Autocorrect. You can click on it and not only turn it off, but you can also adjust its aggressiveness. High, Medium, Low and Off levels are available. To opt out of edits, select the latter option. You can also turn off autocapitalization (automatic capital letter at the beginning of a sentence).

The "Replacement of Text" feature is a special feature, and this section stores a personal vocabulary of substitutions. If the system persists in changing a particular word, check if it's added manually. Deleting it from the replacement list often solves the problem without a global autocorrection shutdown.

Managing the MIUI keyboard and third-party applications

Devices designed for the Chinese market or older models can use the native MIUI Keyboard. Its settings are integrated deeper into the system. To reach them, go to Settings → Additional → Languages and input → MIUI Keyboard.

In the MIUI keyboard menu, find the Input Settings section. Here, logic similar to Gboard: look for the Autocorrect switch and uncheck it. The keyboard feature is that it has a powerful prediction engine that can work even when basic autocorrect is off, so it's also recommended that you turn off the Smart Input or Predictor option.

⚠️ Note: After the firmware update MIUI or HyperOS keyboard settings can reset to factory. Check autocorrect status after each major system update.

If you use third-party solutions like SwiftKey, Yandex Keyboard or TouchPal, the algorithm will be similar, but the menu is inside the application itself. Usually, just click on the app icon in the notification curtain or find it in the general list of programs. In the settings, look for the "Print", "Input" or "Correction" sections.

For advanced users who want to completely clear the keyboard dictionary of imposed words, there is a function called "Dictionary Reset" that is in the same keyboard settings, usually under "Privacy" or "Advanced," which will return the prediction algorithm to its original state.

Fine tuning and personalization of input

Turning autocorrect off completely is a radical step. Often users need a more flexible approach, like leaving spell checks but not automatically replacing them. In the Gboard and system keyboard settings, these functions are separated, you can leave the highlighting of errors on to see them, but you can't let the phone fix them yourself.

Another useful feature is to create your own dictionary. If autocorrection constantly spoils your name, surname or professional jargon, add these words to your personal dictionary. To do this, in the keyboard settings, find the Personal Dictionary → All Languages → +. Enter the word and its spelling. Now the system will consider it a reference.

It's also worth experimenting with sensitivity. Text customization often has a slider for autocorrect aggressiveness. Setting a value to a minimum will allow the system to correct only explicit typos (e.g., "pushes" to "hello"), but not to touch complex words. It's a balance between speed and control.

• 🔧 Use the "Personal Dictionary" to save specific terms.
• 📉 Set a minimum level of autocorrect aggressiveness instead of a complete shutdown.
• 👁️ Leave Error Emphasizing on for Visual Control.

Frequent problems and their solution

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the settings are not saved or autocorrect is turned on again on its own. This can be due to the operation of the MIUI battery optimizer, which kills the keyboard processes by resetting it. To avoid this, go to Settings → Applications → All applications, find your keyboard, select Battery and set No Limits mode.

Another problem is the conflict between several active keyboards, and if you have multiple input applications installed, the system may be confused about which correction policy to apply, leave only one main keyboard in the Languages and Entering menu on, and temporarily turn off the rest.

In rare cases, cleaning the keyboard cache helps. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps → Gboard (or your keyboard) → Memory → Clear the cache. Importantly, clearing the data (not the cache) will remove your personal vocabulary and learned words, returning the keyboard to the “out of the box” state. Use this option only if nothing helps.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting your keyboard to factory settings will remove all learned words and typing habits. Use this feature only in extreme cases when other methods are ineffective.

Questions and Answers (FAQ)

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Flexible keyboard configuration allows you to find a balance between the convenience of automatic fixes and full control over the text, which is especially important for users of Xiaomi Redmi.