Xiaomi 10T Pro with its proprietary shell MIUI offers users advanced auto-replace text functions, but not everyone likes the aggressive work of the T9 algorithm. If you are tired of the fact that the smartphone persistently corrects your words to non-existent options or offers ridiculous phrases continuations – this instruction will help to completely deactivate the function. Unlike the standard tips for disabling “tips”, we will consider the hidden settings of MIUI, which are not documented in the official help.
Compounding the problem, different firmware versions (MIUI 12.5, 13 and 14) may have different keyboard settings menus, and some options are not available in the basic interface at all. After system updates, settings are often reset and auto-replacement returns. In this guide, you will find current ways for Xiaomi 10T Pro (the apollo model), including radical methods for those who want to get rid of the T9 once and for all.
What is T9 and why do you want to turn it off?
Technology T9 (Text on 9 keys was originally developed for button phones, where each digital key was responsible for several letters. Modern smartphones use advanced auto-replacement algorithms that analyze the keys:
- 📊 Word usage frequency – the more often you write a word, the higher its priority in clues.
- 🔤 Context of a phrase: The system attempts to predict the next word based on previous.
- 📱 Cloud Dictionary – synchronized data from other devices (if optional).
- 🤖 AI analysis in new versions MIUI Machine learning is used to “learn” your writing style.
In practice, this often leads to the following problems:
- ❌ Replacement of specialized terms (e.g, MIUI mui).
- ❌ Automatic spaces in uncomfortable places (e.g., hello, how are you?).
- ❌ Tips in foreign languages, even if you type in Russian.
- ❌ Slowing down input due to ongoing processing of offers.
Xiaomi 10T Pro users are particularly annoyed by the fact that the system ignores words added to the dictionary after rebooting the device - this is a bug associated with the operation of the service com.miui.miservice, which is responsible for synchronizing data.
Method 1: Standard shutdown via keyboard settings
The most obvious method is to use the built-in MIUI options. However, there are pitfalls: depending on the firmware version, the path to settings may differ. For Xiaomi 10T Pro, the following steps are relevant:
- Open any application that has a field to enter text (such as Messages or Notes).
- Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to open its settings.
- Go to the Text Input section → Auto-replacement.
- Turn off the following switches: 🔘 Automatic Replacement (Main Mechanism) T9). 🔘 Predicting the next word. 🔘 Automatic arrangement of punctuation marks.
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⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 Auto Replace option can be hidden behind an optional menu. If it's not on the main list, click three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Additional settings.
☑️ Checking the shutdown T9
Method 2: Reset keyboard settings to factory
If a standard shutdown didn't work, it could be a "contaminated" user dictionary or a conflict with updates, in which case a complete reset would help:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the MIUI Keyboard (or Gboard if you use it) in the list.
- Open the Warehouse. → Clear the data.
- Confirm the action – it will delete all saved words and settings.
After discharge:
- 🔄 Keyboard will return to factory settings (including default language).
- 📛 All the words added by hand will be erased.
- ⚠️ Possible bugs with emoji prediction in the first 2-3 introduction.
⚠️ Note: On some of the firmware Xiaomi 10T Pro resetting the keyboard can cause the Swype feature to temporarily lose. To return it, restart the device.
| Action. | Effects of consequences | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing keyboard data | All user words and settings are removed | Take a screenshot of the dictionary before resetting |
| Shutting down synchronization | Cloud dictionaries are no longer updated | It is useful if you do not use several devices. |
| Removing keyboard updates | Return to the factory version (may be outdated) | Effective if the bugs appeared after the update |
| Use of a third-party keyboard | Full control of auto replacement | Gboard or SwiftKey is recommended |
Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)
If the software methods don't work, you can block T9 at the system level.
- 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
- 📱 Included debugging by USB smartphone.
Instructions:
- Activate Developer Mode on Xiaomi 10T Pro:
This command disables the service responsible for synchronizing keyboard data, including the T9 cloud dictionary.
- ✅ Auto Replacement Will Stop Working Fully.
- ❌ System dictionaries will no longer be updated.
- ⚠️ There may be problems with some functions MIUI (for example, smart search).
How do you get it back?
Method 4: Installation of an alternative keyboard
If the built-in methods are not satisfied, the best way out is to install a third-party keyboard with flexible settings. For Xiaomi 10T Pro, you can:
| keyboard | Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Gboard (Google) | Fine Auto Replacement Setup, Cloud Synchronization | Collects input data |
| SwiftKey (Microsoft) | AI predictions, gesture support | It takes up a lot of memory. |
| AnySoftKeyboard | Open source, minimalist design | Fewer functions for the Russian language |
| Fleksy | Minimalist interface, support for themes | Paid extensions |
To install and configure an alternative keyboard:
- Download the app from Google Play.
- Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
- Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.
- In the keyboard settings, turn off: 🔘 Auto-replacement. 🔘 Prediction of words. 🔘 Cloud synchronization (if not required).
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If the old one still appears after installing the new keyboard, clear the Settings app cache through Settings → Applications → Application Management.
Method 5: Editing System Files (Root)
For the most advanced users who are ready to get root rights, there is a radical method - editing MIUI configuration files. This method is guaranteed to disable T9 at the system level, but requires caution.
Procedure:
- Get root access with Magisk or TWRP.
- Use a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer).
- Cross the path: /data/data/com.miui.miservice/shared_prefs/
- Find the file. miui_inputmethod_settings.xml Open it in the text editor.
- Add or change the following lines: <boolean name="prediction_enabled" value="false" /> <boolean name="auto_correction_enabled" value="false" />
- Save the file, set the rights to 644, and restart the device.
⚠️ Note: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to:
- 🔄 Cyclical reboot (bootloop).
- 📵 Loss of keyboard functionality.
- 🔧 Need for reflashing of the device.
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Editing system files is a last resort, and if you're not sure about your skills, use alternative keyboards or keyboards. ADB-method.
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
Even after the T9 is turned off, Xiaomi 10T Pro users are facing a return of auto-replacement.
- 🔄 Settings are reset after the update MIUI Solution: Before updating, back up your keyboard settings via Settings → System system → Backup. After the update, restore the configuration manually.
- 📱 Auto-replacement works in some applications but not others Solution: Check the settings of a particular application (for example, WhatsApp has its own dictionary.
- ⚙️ No Auto-Replace option in keyboard settings Solution: Update the keyboard via Google Play or reset its settings (see Method 2).
- 🌐 Tips appear in a foreign language Solution: Remove unnecessary languages in Keyboard Settings → Languages and disable Multilingual input.
If none of the methods worked, the reason could be:
- 🛠️ Damaged system cache - reset via Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings (without deleting data).
- 🐛 A bug of a particular version MIUI — Check the forums (for example, 4PDA) patchy.
- 📦 Conflict with the optimizer MIUI — Shut down the battery. → Optimization → Auto-start for keyboard.