How to completely disable the T9 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: all ways

The T9 (auto-replacement and word prompting) keyboard on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 often annoys users with failed fixes or intrusive corrections. Especially when you type names, technical terms or slang, the system stubbornly replaces words with the "right" variants from its vocabulary. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable the T9 on your smartphone, including hidden MIUI settings and alternative solutions.

It’s important to understand that the Redmi Note 10 comes with the Mi Keyboard (or Gboard in some regions) and auto-replacement algorithms are different. We’ll look at both options, as well as universal methods that work independently of the MIUI version (12, 13 or 14).

1. disable the T9 in the standard Mi Keyboard

By default, the Redmi Note 10 has Xiaomi's Mi Keyboard installed, and its settings are hidden deeper than those in Gboard, but you can turn off auto-replace in a few steps:

1. Open any text field (such as in messages or browser) to make the keyboard appear.
2. Click on the gear settings (⚙️) top-right corner of the keyboard.
3. Select the keyboard settings → Text input.
4. Go to Auto Replace and turn off the slider.

If your MIUI version doesn’t have a direct auto-substitution option, try an alternative path:

Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → Current keyboard (Mi Keyboard) → Settings → Prediction of text

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One important thing is that in some Xiaomi firmware, auto-replacement is language-specific, so if you use multiple language layouts, you'll have to turn off T9 for each language, for example, Russian and English.

⚠️ Warning: Once autoreplace is disabled, the keyboard may start emphasizing error words in red, which is normal. To remove the emphasis, turn off the spell check option in the same settings.

2. Gboard setting (if set by default)

On some Redmi Note 10s (especially in global versions), Google’s Gboard is the Mi Keyboard, but the way to customize it is more intuitive:

• 📱 Open any application with text input (such as WhatsApp or Telegram).
• 🔧 Click on the gear icon on the keyboard (or hold the comma to open the settings).
• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Correction of text.
• ❌ Turn off options: Auto-Replacement Tips when entering Automatic comma placement (optional)

Gboard also has a Personal Dictionary feature where you can manually add words that the system wrongly corrects, which is useful if you use jargon or specific terms (like crypto instead of crypto).

3. disable T9 through MIUI system settings

If the keyboard does not respond to changes or you want to globally disable all smart input functions, you can use the MIUI system settings:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input.
2. Select the Current Keyboard (such as Mi Keyboard or Gboard).
3. Press Settings next to the active keyboard.
4. Find the Smart Input or Text Correction section and turn off all options.

In some versions of MIUI 13/14, the path may be different. If you don't find the right item, try:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Select keyboard] → Permissions → Turn off "Changing text"

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⚠️ Warning: Disabling permissions for the keyboard may cause it to malfunction. If the keyboard stops appearing after the changes, return permissions or reinstall the application.

4. Alternative methods: third-party keyboards

If standard methods don't work, consider installing an alternative keyboard.

• 🔄 SwiftKey – Flexible Auto Replacement Settings and Learning Your Writing Style.
• ⚡ Fleksy – Minimalist keyboard with T9 switched off.
• 📱 AnySoftKeyboard – Open Source and Full Control of Auto Replacement.

To install a third-party keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Activate it in Settings → Language and input → Keyboard management.
3. In the new keyboard settings, turn off all auto-replace options.

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Before installing a third-party keyboard, check for security reviews. Some little-known keyboards can collect input data (passwords, messages).

Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 14 may be alerted to “unsafe input” when a third-party keyboard is first launched. This is standard system behavior — just confirm the app’s credibility.

5. Resetting keyboard settings to factory

If auto-replacement is unpredictable (for example, ignores your settings), resetting:

• 🔧 For Mi Keyboard: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management. Find Mi Keyboard and click Storage. Choose Clear Data and Clear Cache.
• 📱 For Gboard: Open the Gboard settings. Go to Additional → Resetting settings.

Warning: Reset will remove all the words and personal settings you have learned, and after the procedure, the keyboard will work as if it were first installed.

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Resetting the keyboard is a last resort, so try restarting your phone before you do it, and sometimes the T9 starts working properly after the reboot.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Redmi Note 10 users often face the following problems when disabling the T9:

If after all the manipulations the auto replacement continues to work, check:

• 🔄 Is Voice Input enabled – it may conflict with text settings.
• 📱 Are there any updates for MIUI (Sometimes bugs are fixed in new versions).
• 🔧 Are there third-party apps like Grammarly that can duplicate auto-replacement.