Modern smartphones, including the popular Xiaomi Mi 9T, are equipped with intelligent text input systems designed to speed up the typing of messages. However, users often face a situation where intrusive autocorrection changes the correct words to unnecessary synonyms or simply distorts the meaning of what is written, which is especially annoying when communicating in messengers or searching for specific terms when the phone “thinks” what knows better.
The feature, still commonly referred to as the T9, is actually a set of predictive typing and automatic word swapping algorithms. On Xiaomi devices, this is usually done by a standard Gboard keyboard or a proprietary MIUI Keyboard. Disabling these features does not require complex manipulation or superuser rights, but knowing the exact path in the menu saves time.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all available ways to deactivate smart input on Xiaomi 9T. You will learn not only to completely turn off the prediction, but also to fine-tune the dictionary so that the device stops correcting words that you consciously use.
Differences between autocorrection and predictive set
Before making changes to settings, it's important to understand the difference between the two main features that users often combine under the generic name T9.The predictive set offers word variations over the keyboard based on the typed letters, allowing you to type faster by choosing whole words instead of full typing.
Autocorrect automatically replaces the input word with another if the system thinks you made a mistake, which is the feature that most often causes the replacement of the correct but rare words with trivial counterparts. On the Xiaomi Mi 9T, these settings are divided, which gives flexibility in management.
Users can only turn off automatic replacements, leaving word cues, or turn off all smart input functions completely. The choice depends on your printing habits and touch screen typing speed.
- 🔍 Prediction only offers options, but does not change the text without your confirmation.
- ✍️ Autocorrection independently rules the written, which sometimes leads to curious errors.
- ⚙️ Both functions are configured in one section of the keyboard menu.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling all input functions completely can significantly reduce print speed, especially if you’re used to using tips.
Understanding these differences will allow you to customize the Xiaomi 9T as comfortably as possible, removing only those features that really interfere and retaining useful tools.
Setting up the standard Gboard keyboard on Xiaomi
Most Xiaomi Mi 9T devices, especially the global versions, come with Google’s Gboard keyboard preinstalled. It’s a de facto Android standard with a wide range of features. To manage the T9 features here, you need to get into the deep settings menu.
The fastest way to open settings is to press the comma key or the grease icon in the bottom row of the keyboard for a long time, and then select a gear. An alternative way is through the phone's system settings: Settings → Additional settings → Language and input.
In the menu that opens, select Keyboard Management and make sure that Gboard is active. Then click on the keyboard name to go to the internal settings, and that's where the switches that control how the text behaves are hidden.
The Gboard settings interface is logical and structured, but the abundance of options can confuse the inexperienced user, and the main focus should be on the Text Correction section, where all the controls are concentrated.
- 📱 Settings are available both through a long tap on the key, and through the system menu.
- 🇷🇺 For Russian language parameters may differ from the English layout.
- 🔄 Changes take effect instantly, without the need to reboot.
It is recommended to carefully study each sub-item in the correction section, as some features, such as auto-replacement or auto-capitalization, can be useful even with the T9 disabled.
Step-by-step: disabling autocorrection
To directly disable a feature that changes your words, follow a clear action algorithm.This is the most important section of the instruction for Xiaomi 9T owners who want to get rid of intrusive fixes.
First, open any app you can type, like Notes or messenger, to call the keyboard. Go to Gboard settings via the gear or system menu, as described above. Find a section called Text correction.
☑️ Checklist for T9 shutdown
Inside this section, you'll see the Auto-correction switch, put it inactive, and the system may warn you that it's going to be harder to type, but it's a standard warning.
After that, the keyboard will stop changing the endings and words on its own, but the clues above the keyboard may remain if you don't turn them off.
- 🚫 The “Autocorrection” slider should turn grey, which means shutting down.
- 👆 Now the words will only change when tapa optionally in the prompt line.
- 📝 Check the work in different applications to make sure the settings are applied.
⚠️ Note: In some versions of the firmware MIUI settings can be reset after a major system update, so it makes sense to check them again.
If after disabling autocorrection words still change, perhaps active function "Replace text", which will be discussed later.
Managing the dictionary and personal substitutions
Even with autocorrection turned off, the Xiaomi 9T can run a personal replacement mechanism, a feature that allows you to create your own abbreviations or, conversely, block certain replacements, and users often accidentally add words to this list.
To manage this functionality, there is a Personal dictionary section in Gboard settings that stores all word-replacement pairs you or the system have created before, and is a powerful tool for those who often use complex technical terms or specific slang.
How do you add a word to the exceptions?
You can look at all the languages and delete all the unnecessary entries, which is especially true if the phone has started to react strangely to certain letter combinations.
Using a personal dictionary allows you to make the keyboard “smarter” just for your needs, without relying on standard algorithms Google or Xiaomi.
| Function | Description | Where to find out. |
|---|---|---|
| Autocorrection | Automatic word replacement | Correction of text |
| Prediction | A hint of the following words | Gboard settings |
| Personal dictionary | Custom substitutions | Additional/Dictionary |
| Autocapitalization | Capital first letter | Correction of text |
Competent use of these tools makes Xiaomi Mi 9T an ideal tool for fast correspondence, eliminating annoying factors.
Disabling the predictive set and hints
If your goal is to remove not only word replacements, but also the prompt bar above the keyboard that offers options for the continuation of the phrase, you need to disable the predictive set, which will return the keyboard to the typewriter.
In the same section, Text Correction or Gboard's main settings, look for Predictive text or Show a prompt string, and disabling this feature will clear the space above the letters.
This can be useful for people with special input preferences or for those who type blindly and do not want to be distracted by visual noise, but it is worth noting that without predication, the speed of typing can decrease.
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Use the "Password" mode when entering PIN-codes or complex passwords, as in this mode the keyboard automatically disables all hints and saves history for security.
On some versions of MIUI shells, this option may be called T9 Mode or simply Hints. The logic remains the same: look for a switch associated with text prediction and turn it off.
- 🧹 The line above the keyboard will disappear, making room for content.
- ⌨️ Printing will become more “mechanical”, without AI intervention.
- 🔒 Increased privacy as phone analyzes context less.
After turning off, you’ll notice that the keyboard only responds to your direct touches, ignoring the context of previous words.
MIUI keyboard settings for Chinese versions
Owners of Xiaomi Mi 9T, bought in the Chinese market or re-imprinted on the Chinese version of MIUI, may encounter the branded keyboard MIUI Keyboard (often from Sogou or Baidu).
To turn off the T9 on such a keyboard, you need to click on the settings icon (usually the gear or the keyboard logo) on the toolbar of the keyboard itself.
You can look for options with names like "Predictive," "Auto-correction," or characters that are responsible for smart input. In Chinese versions, the menu may be partially in English if the appropriate language is chosen, but the terminology may differ.
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The key difference of the Chinese keyboard is the presence of many additional plugins and themes that can have their own input settings that overlap the system.
Often, these keyboards have a "Classic" or "Old style" mode that disables all modern functions and leaves only basic letter input, a radical but effective way to solve the problem.
If you can’t find settings due to the language barrier, it’s a good idea to simply install Gboard from the Google Play store and assign it to the default keyboard, which will completely solve the Chinese interface problem.
- 🇨🇳 The interface may be different from the global version. MIUI.
- 🔧 Look for “Input settings” or “Basic” sections».
- ✅ Installing a third-party keyboard is the best solution for Chinese firmware.
⚠️ Note: When using third-party keyboards on Chinese firmware, make sure you have given all the necessary permissions to access, otherwise the keyboard may not show up.
The transition to standard Gboard ensures the uniformity of settings and the absence of hidden algorithms typical of local Chinese services.