How to remove the T9 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: all working ways

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is still a popular smartphone due to its balanced performance and stable performance, but many users are faced with an annoying feature – automatic T9 prompts (or auto-replace) on the standard MIUI keyboard, which often correct words incorrectly or interfere with fast typing, especially for those who use slang, professional terminology or write in several languages.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable the T9 on the Redmi Note 5, including settings for the standard MIUI keyboard, alternative keyboards (such as Gboard), as well as hidden options for power users. We will separately look at the nuances for different firmware versions (MIUI 9/10/11/12) and give recommendations for optimizing typing without auto prompts.

Why T9 is a hindrance to users: The main problems

Automatic word replacement (T9) was designed to speed up typing, but in practice often creates more problems than benefits.

• 🔄 Incorrect fixes: The keyboard replaces correctly written words with erroneous variants (e.g., "hello" → "hello").
• 📛 Delays in Entering: prompts appear with lag, which slows down the print.
• 🌍 Language conflict: when switching layouts T9 He continues to offer words from another language.
• 🔍 Too intrusive clues: Large pop-ups close the text review.

On the Redmi Note 5, the problem is compounded by the fact that depending on the version of MIUI, the keyboard settings menu may differ. For example, in MIUI 9, the T9 disablement option is hidden deeper than in MIUI 11. In addition, some users experience the fact that after the system update, the settings are reset, and auto-replace is turned on again.

Method 1: Disable T9 in the standard MIUI keyboard

If you use a built-in Xiaomi keyboard (aka MIUI Keyboard), follow this instruction. Note: the path to settings may vary slightly depending on the firmware version.

1. Open any application where you can type 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 (near the send button).
4. Select the keyboard settings → Text input.
5. Go to Auto Replacement or Prediction of Text (in the section). MIUI 11+ It could be called smart input).
6. Turn off the following options: 🔘 Auto-replacement (master switch) 🔘 Predicting the next word 🔘 Automatic comma placement (optional)

If your MIUI version does not have Auto Replacement, try an alternative route:

1. Return to the main menu of keyboard settings and select Additional settings → Language and input.
2. Slip on the current keyboard (usually MIUI Keyboard).
3. In the section Text correction, turn off all sliders.

Gboard has the advantage of a standard MIUI keyboard, where you can customize auto-replacement for each language separately, for example, leave hints for English, but remove them for Russian, and Gboard has a Learn Dictionary feature where you can manually add frequently used words so that the keyboard does not fix them.

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If after installing Gboard, the keyboard continues to switch back to MIUI Keyboard, fix Gboard as the default keyboard in the system settings: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Gboard → Default Keyboard → Default Keyboard

Method 3: Disable T9 via the Engineering Menu (for power users)

If standard methods do not work, you can try to disable auto-replacement through the MIUI engineering menu, which is suitable for advanced users, as it requires caution when changing system parameters.

Warning: Incorrect actions in the engineering menu can cause a keyboard or other smartphone features to malfunction. On the Redmi Note 5 with MIUI 10.3.2.0 firmware and later, this method may not work due to Xiaomi's restrictions on changing system settings.

1. Open the Phone app and type in the combination: ##36446337## This will open the MIUI engineering menu (if the combination doesn't work, try ##4636###).
2. Go to the Hardware Testing → Keyboard Test section.
3. Find options related to Text Prediction or Auto Correction.
4. Set the value of 0 (off) for all fields responsible for auto-replacement.
5. Save the settings and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI For Redmi Note 5, the engineering menu may be blocked. If nothing happens after you enter the code, your firmware does not support this method.

Method 4: Reset keyboard settings to factory

If all previous methods failed, the last option is to reset the keyboard settings, which will return all settings to the post-purchase state, but will not affect other data on the phone (photos, contacts, etc.).

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Keyboard (or Gboard if you use it) and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action. The keyboard settings will be reset.
5. Start the keyboard again and immediately turn off auto-replace as described in Method 1.

After resetting, the keyboard may temporarily slow down, which is normal, as it relearns your typing style, and in 1-2 days, the speed will return to normal.

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Resetting your keyboard settings is the most reliable way to remove the T9 if other methods fail, but after resetting, you will have to reset all settings, including languages and themes.

Additional tips for optimizing typing

Turning off the T9 is only part of the solution. To make typing on the Redmi Note 5 really comfortable, use these recommendations:

• ⚡ Use gestures: Gboard can configure swipes to quickly delete words or move the cursor.
• 🎨 Customize the keyboard theme: dark themes reduce eye strain, and contrasting keys reduce the number of typos.
• 📚 Add frequently used words to the dictionary: This will prevent them from being automatically replaced.
• 🔄 Clean the keyboard cache regularly: this speeds up the prompts (if you still use them).

If you often type in multiple languages, consider installing specialized keyboards like SwiftKey or Fleksy, which offer more accurate prediction algorithms and support conflict-free multilingual input.

For users who have completely abandoned auto-replacement, it will be useful to learn about alternative input methods:

• 🖱️ Voice input (available in Gboard and standard keyboard) MIUI).
• ⌨️ External Bluetooth keyboards (connected via Settings) → Bluetooth).
• 📝 Manual input with stylus (if you use Redmi Note 5 with supported accessories).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to turn off the T9 on the Redmi Note 5, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

1. Settings are reset after the MIUI Solution: After each major update, check the keyboard settings. If the auto-replace is activated again, repeat the shutdown procedure. To avoid this in the future, refuse automatic firmware updates or use Gboard, where the settings are more stable.
2. There is no "Auto-Replace" option in the Solution settings menu: This means your version of MIUI Keyboard is outdated. Update it via Google Play (if available) or install an alternative keyboard.
3. Keyboard Lags After T9 Disable Solution: Clear the keyboard cache in the app settings (Settings → Applications → MIUI Keyboard → Storage → Clear the cache). If the problem persists, try restarting the phone.
4. Auto-replacement works only in some applications Solution: Some applications (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) have their own keyboard settings. Check them in the parameters of a particular messenger.

⚠️ Note: If you are using power saving modes on the Redmi Note 5 (e.g., Battery) → Power saving mode, keyboard can work slower, and settings T9 — Before setting up auto-replace, turn off the energy-saving features.

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