How to completely disable the T9 on Xiaomi Redmi 8: all working ways

Auto-replacement of T9 text on Xiaomi Redmi 8 smartphones often annoys users: the system stubbornly corrects even well-written words, adds unnecessary spaces or replaces slang expressions with “right” options, especially when using the standard MIUI keyboard, where autocorrection algorithms work more aggressively than in Gboard or SwiftKey.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to disable the T9 on Redmi 8 – from basic settings to advanced methods using ADB. You will learn how to disable auto-replace fully or partially (for example, only for specific applications), as well as how the settings differ in different versions of MIUI. Importantly, some methods require developer rights or install third-party utilities – we will describe all the nuances in detail.

Why is the T9 on Xiaomi Redmi 8 “too smart”?

The auto-replacement algorithms in MIUI are based on machine learning, and they analyze not just individual words, but also the context of phrases, leading to the following problems:

• 🔄 Unwanted substitutions: the word “loch” automatically turns into “ray” and “hello” can become “hello” in formal chat rooms.
• 📛 Adding spaces: After punctuation marks (!,?), the keyboard inserts extra indentations.
• 🔤 Ignoring jargon: Slang words (crash, hype, rogl) are highlighted as errors, even if they are added to the dictionary.
• 🌍 Language conflict: when switching layout (Russian/English) T9 You may “forget” previously entered words.

Redmi 8 uses two default keyboards: the standard MIUI (developed by Xiaomi) and Google Gboard (if installed). Their auto-replace settings are different - below we show how to work with each.

Method 1: Disable T9 in the settings of the standard MIUI keyboard

The easiest method is to disable auto-replacement via the keyboard menu, which works for all versions of MIUI (from 10 to 14) and does not require additional permissions:

1. Open any application to enter text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the input field to make the keyboard appear.
3. Press the gear icon (⚙️) in the top row of the keyboard - this will cause the settings menu.
4. Go to the Text Input section → Auto-replacement.
5. Turn off the sliders: 🔘 Auto-replacement (main function) T9) 🔘 Automatic gaps 🔘 Prediction of text

If your MIUI version doesn’t have Auto Replace, try an alternative path: Settings → Additional Settings → Language and Input → Current Keyboard → Settings → Text Input.

⚠️ Note: After auto-replacement is disabled, some words may be highlighted in red as "mistakes." T9 It's back on -- it's just that the system doesn't ignore typos anymore. To remove the accent, add words to the user's dictionary (Dictionary section in keyboard settings).

Method 2: Configure Google Gboard (if installed)

If you use Gboard instead of a standard keyboard, the T9 disablement process is slightly different, and the main advantage of Gboard is the more flexible auto-replacement settings:

1. Open Settings → System and Device → Language and Input → Virtual Keyboard → Gboard.
2. Select Text Input.
3. Turn it off: 🔘 Auto-replacement 🔘 Automatic comma placement 🔘 Showing suggestions (optional)

Dictionary → Personal dictionary

Gboard also allows you to disable T9 for specific applications.

1. Return to Gboard Settings and select Text Input Settings → Personalize Entering.
2. Click Settings Management for apps and select apps where auto-replacement should be disabled (like Telegram or VK).
3. Enable USB debugging: Return to Settings → Additional settings → Developer settings. Activate USB debugging slider.

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adb shell settings put secure spell_checker_enabled 0


adb shell settings put secure next_word_prediction_enabled 0

These commands completely disable auto-replacement system services, but can affect other functions (such as voice input) to get it back, replace 0 with 1 in commands.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB This can cause some keyboard settings to reset. Before performing commands, back up the dictionary (export it through Keyboard Settings). → Dictionary, if such option is available).

Method 4: Install an alternative keyboard (SwiftKey, Fleksy)

If the built-in MIUI or Gboard keyboards don’t suit you, consider third-party options with more flexible auto-replace settings:

• 🔹 Microsoft SwiftKey: allows you to disable auto-replacement separately for each language and synchronizes the vocabulary between devices.
• 🔹 Fleksy: Minimalist keyboard without aggressive autocorrection, supports gestures.
• 🔹 AnySoftKeyboard: Open Source, Full Control of the Software T9.

To install an alternative keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play (like SwiftKey).
2. Go to Settings → System and Device → Language and Entering → Virtual Keyboard → Keyboard Management.
3. Activate the slider next to the new keyboard.
4. Click on Earth icon (🌍) in the bottom row of the keyboard and select the installed alternative.

In SwiftKey, disabling T9 looks like this: SwiftKey Settings → Fix → Auto Replace → Turned off.

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Third-party keyboards often offer more accurate auto-replacement customization than standard solutions from Xiaomi or Google.For example, SwiftKey allows you to disable the fix only for specific words or phrases.

Method 5: Reset keyboard settings to factory

If none of the methods worked, return the keyboard to the factory settings, which will delete all user words and reset the auto-replace options:

1. For a standard MIUI keyboard: Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management. Find the Keyboard (or MIUI Keyboard) and select Storage → Clear Data.

Gboard

• Open Settings → Applications → Gboard → Storage → Clear data.

Once you reset, the keyboard will go back to the "after-purchase" state.

• 🔄 Add words to the dictionary.
• 🔄 Set up the layouts.
• 🔄 Disable auto-replacement (if it is activated again).

⚠️ Note: Keyboard data reset does not affect the phone's system settings, but will delete the entire input history.If you use Gboard synced through Google Account, words can be restored after re-entering.

Additional tips for working with the keyboard on Redmi 8

Besides turning off the T9, set up the keyboard for maximum convenience:

• 🎯 Change the size of the keyboard: in Gboard, this is done through Settings → Size → Keyboard height.
• 🎯 Quick phrases: You can save frequently used expressions (e.g. email or address) in SwiftKey).
• 🎯 Set up the vibration: in Keyboard settings → Sound and vibration turn off vibration when pressed if it irritates.
• 🎯 Use the topics: in MIUI Keyboard has dark and light themes for eye comfort.

If you often type in two languages, enable automatic layout switching on the first character (in Gboard: Settings → Text Input → Autoreplace → Automatic language switching) This will speed up typing without manual language selection.

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To speed up text input on Redmi 8, use swipe gestures (such as in Gboard or SwiftKey), which allows you to type without taking your finger off the screen, and reduces the number of typos.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling the T9 on Xiaomi Redmi 8