How to completely disable the T9 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: 5 proven ways

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is still one of the most popular smartphones among users who appreciate performance and functionality. However, the standard MIUI or Gboard keyboard with auto-replacement T9 is not always convenient - it can annoy with incorrect prompts, slow down typing or even distort the meaning of messages. If you are tired of the phone spontaneously "corrects" your words to non-existent, this article will help completely deactivate the T9 without losing the basic functions of the keyboard.

Unlike older versions of Android, where disabling auto-replacement took a couple of clicks, MIUI 12/13/14 on the Redmi Note 8 Pro can be hidden behind a few menus. We'll look at all possible scenarios, from standard settings to editing system files (for advanced users), and we'll also look at why sometimes the T9 turns on itself after updates and how to prevent it.

Why T9 is in the way: 3 main problems

The T9 auto-replace feature was created to speed up typing, but in practice it often does more harm than good.Here are the main complaints of Redmi Note 8 Pro users:

• 🔄 Unpredictable fixes: words like "hello" turn into "hello" and "thank you" into "thank you." The algorithm learns from your mistakes, but often "goes overboard».
• ⏳ Slow input: The keyboard hangs for 0.5-1 second, "thinking" what word you wanted to write, especially on weak firmware or active multitasking.
• 📱 Conflict with other functions: T9 It can block voice input, gestures, or even cause random messages to be sent (if you click on a hint instead of a key).

Interestingly, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is compounded by the MIUI firmware features, which means Xiaomi has integrated its own auto-replacement engine that runs parallel to Gboard (if installed), leading to a double correction – where both algorithms try to “fix” your text at the same time.

Method 1: Disable T9 in the standard MIUI keyboard

If you use a native MIUI keyboard, the path to auto-replacement settings is as follows:

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: 🔘 Automatic replacement 🔘 Input tips 🔘 Correction of typos

In some versions of MIUI (e.g. 12.5 or 13), the Auto Replace option may be called Intelligent Input or Text Prediction. If you don't find the right section, try searching by settings (the magnifying icon in the upper right corner).

Any text field is open.|The gear on the keyboard is pressed.|All sliders in the "Auto-Replacement" section are disabled"|Rebooted smartphone to apply changes-->

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Keyboard settings may be reset. To avoid this, back up your settings through Settings before you update. → The phone. → Backup.

Method 2: Deactivate Auto Replacement in Gboard

If you prefer Gboard, the T9 disablement algorithm is slightly different, and the main difference is that you can only pinpoint the features that interfere with:

1. Run Gboard (such as Google Search or Gmail).
2. Press the gear icon on the keyboard.
3. Select the text input settings.
4. Go to Correct Text and Turn Off: 🔘 Auto-replacement 🔘 Showing clues 🔘 Dynamic correction (if any)

Dictionary

Personal dictionary

Gboard also has a hidden learning block feature that prevents new words from being added to the dictionary to activate it:

Settings Gboard → Text Correction → Blocking learning (enable)

This is useful if you often write in jargon, slang, or use specialized terminology (such as medical or technical terms) that the keyboard is trying to "fix."

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If the keyboard is slower after the T9 is turned off, try clearing its cache. Go to Settings → Apps → Gboard → Memory → Clear the cache.

Method 3: Reset keyboard settings to factory

If previous methods didn’t work, it’s possible that the keyboard settings were damaged due to a conflict of updates or installing third-party themes, in which case resetting to factory settings will help:

1. Open the phone settings.
2. Go to the Apps → Application management.
3. Find the MIUI (or Gboard) keyboard in the list and select it.
4. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
5. Confirm the action. Attention: this will delete all saved words and settings!

To install a third-party keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
3. Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.
4. In the keyboard settings, disable all options related to Auto Replacement and Prediction.

The advantage of this method is that you get not only rid of T9, but also additional features like key swipes, themes, design or support for several languages without conflicts.

Method 5: Editing System Files (for Advanced)

If you’re willing to take drastic measures and have root rights, you can disable the T9 at the system file level, a method that’s suitable for the Redmi Note 8 Pro with an unlocked bootloader and Magisk installed.

Attention: Incorrect actions may result in loss of data or keyboard failure.

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/usr/keyboard/config/ (for MIUI) or /data/data/com.google.android.inputmethod.latin/files/ (for Gboard).
3. Find the settings.xml or prefs.xml file and open it in the text editor.
4. Find the lines with the parameters: suggestion_enabled="true" auto_correction_enabled="True" and replace true with false.
5. Save the file, reboot the phone.

This method is guaranteed to disable T9 at the system level, but requires caution. If the keyboard stops working after editing, restore the original file from the backup.

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Editing system files is a last resort. Before any changes, back up your system files via TWRP or Titanum Backup.

What if the T9 is turned on by itself?

Many Redmi Note 8 Pro users are faced with the fact that after updating MIUI or rebooting the phone, the T9 is activated again.

• 🔄 Automatic Keyboard Update: MIUI And Gboard can update in the background, resetting settings. Solution -- disable auto-update for these apps on Google Play.
• 📱 Conflict of design topics: some topics MIUI They have hidden keyboard settings. Try to return the standard theme to Settings. → Screen. → Theme.
• 🔧 Reset availability settings: go to Settings → Special facilities → Reset settings and confirm the action.

If the problem recurs, check if the phone has memory optimizers (such as the DU Speed Booster or Clean Master) installed, which can reset the keyboard settings by clearing the cache.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling the T9