How to completely disable the T9 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: 3 working methods

Why users want to remove auto-replacement on the Redmi Note 8 Pro

Automatic text correction (T9) on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones is often a source of irritation. The MIUI or Gboard keyboard algorithms persistently correct unique names, slang words or professional terms for “right” options that the user does not need, such as Schwarzenegger’s name, the system can automatically replace with Schwartz, and the word crypt with crypto.

Compounding the problem, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a default MIUI Keyboard, which is hidden deeper than Google’s Keyboard, and many users don’t know that auto-replacement can be turned off completely, but also customized to fit their needs — for example, disable only for specific applications or save hints, but remove automatic replacement.

In this article, we’ll look at three proven ways to disable the T9: through settings on the standard MIUI keyboard, through Gboard (if installed), and through alternative keyboards like SwiftKey or Fleksy, and learn how to reset the auto-replace dictionary and why settings are sometimes reset after a MIUI update.

Method 1: Disable T9 in the standard MIUI keyboard

The MIUI Keyboard on the Redmi Note 8 Pro has hidden auto-replacement settings that aren't always obvious. To find them, follow these steps:

1. Open any application where you can type text (such as Notes or Messages).
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. Select Text Input (or Input Settings depending on the MIUI version).
5. Go to Auto Replacement or Text Prediction.

In this menu you will see several options:

• 🔄 Auto-replacement – completely disables word replacement (main parameter).
• 📖 Predicting the Next Word – Removes the Tips Above the Keyboard.
• 🔤 Automatic spaces – affecting text formatting.
• 🗑️ Clearing personal data – resetting saved words (useful if you are not interested in it) T9 "I remember the "erroneous" options).

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If after disabling autoreplace the keyboard continues to correct the words, try resetting the keyboard settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find MIUI Keyboard in the list and select it.
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the data (this will delete all user words).

⚠️ Warning: After the data is reset, the keyboard will take time to relearn your writing style.In the first days after cleaning, the prompts may be less accurate.

Method 2: Configure auto-replacement in Google Keyboard

If your Redmi Note 8 Pro has a Google Keyboard installed, the process of disabling the T9 will be easier.Gboard offers more flexible settings than the standard MIUI Keyboard, and allows you to disable auto-replace selectively.

Instructions for Gboard:

1. Open any text field and call the keyboard.
2. Press the gear icon (⚙️) Gboard panel.
3. Select the text input settings.
4. Go to the Auto Replacement section.
5. Turn off the slider near the Auto Replacement point.

Additional options in Gboard that are worth considering:

• 🎯 Showing hints - disables gray hints over keys.
• 🔍 Blocking offensive words – filter obscene language (sometimes interferes with the use of the law).
• 🌐 Multilingual Input – If you write in multiple languages, you can set priorities here.
• 📱 Personalization – Managing saved words and phrases.

Important: If you are using Gboard but your auto-replace settings are not saved after the reboot, check if they are reset due to MIUI optimization. To fix this, add Gboard to the list of Protected Apps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Permissions → Autorun.
2. Find Gboard and turn on auto-start.
3. Also add it to the No Limits section of Battery and Performance.

Method 3: Alternative keyboards without auto-replacement

If standard solutions don't work, you can install a third-party keyboard where auto-replacement is easier or non-existent. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, you can install:

• 🔑 SwiftKey – Flexible prediction settings, swipe support.
• ⚡ Fleksy – Minimalist keyboard with gestures.
• 📱 AnySoftKeyboard – Open Source, Full Control of Auto Replacement.
• 🎨 Chroom – keyboard with Material You theme and minimal hints.

To install an alternative keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play (like SwiftKey).
2. After installation, go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
3. Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.
4. Launch the keyboard application and turn off auto-replacement in its settings.

Example for SwiftKey:

1. Open the SwiftKey app from the menu.
2. Go to Settings. → Entering.
3. Disable: Automatic replacement Automatic addition of spaces Prediction of words (optional)

Save the changes.

⚠️ Note: Some alternative keyboards (e.g. Fleksy) may conflict with the MIUI Optimization is a system process that forcibly closes the background applications. If the keyboard starts to brake, add it to the battery exceptions (see the Gboard section above).

What to do if T9 settings are reset after MIUI update

Many Redmi Note 8 Pro users find that after updating the MIUI firmware, the keyboard settings are reset, which is due to the peculiarities of MIUI Optimization, a system process that cleans user settings to save resources.

To prevent discharge:

1. Turn off keyboard optimization: Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management. Select your keyboard (MIUI Keyboard or Gboard). Press Battery → No restrictions.
2. Disable automatic cache cleanup: In the same keyboard app settings, select Storage. Turn off Autoclean (if there is one).
3. Back up your settings: In Gboard: Settings → Backup and Reset → Restore and Reset. In MIUI Keyboard: Export custom dictionary through Settings → Additional.

If the reset has already occurred, try to restore the settings from the cloud:

• For Gboard: Sign in to the same Google account you used before – settings will adjust automatically.
• For MIUI Keyboard: check if sync is enabled in Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.

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If the keyboard starts to brake after the MIUI update, clear its cache, but not the data! This will help without losing user words: Settings → Apps → [Keyboard] → Storage → Clear the cache.

How to Clean Up Auto Replacement Dictionary on Redmi Note 8 Pro

Over time, the keyboard "remembers" the wrong words or the unnecessary auto-replacement options, to reset this dictionary:

For MIUI Keyboard:

1. Open Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → MIUI Keyboard.
2. Select the text input settings → User dictionary.
3. Click Clear Data (this will delete all saved words).

For Gboard:

1. Run Gboard from the app menu.
2. Go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal Dictionary.
3. Choose a language and remove unnecessary words manually or reset the entire dictionary.

For SwiftKey:

1. Open the SwiftKey app.
2. Go to Settings → Credentials → Clear training data.

If you want to save some words but remove the erroneous ones, you can export the dictionary before cleaning:

• 📤 In Gboard: Settings → Dictionary → Export (saves file to device).
• 📥 V MIUI Keyboard: manually enter the desired words after cleaning (no automatic export supported).

⚠️ Note: Clearing the dictionary does not affect system words (e.g., from the built-in dictionary) MIUI If the keyboard continues to offer incorrect options for standard words (for example, replacing greetings with veils), it could be a firmware bug — try updating. MIUI last-minute.

Why Auto Replacement May Not Shut Down: Common Problems

Sometimes Redmi Note 8 Pro users are faced with the fact that the auto-replacement continues to work despite all the settings.

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the keyboard settings to factory:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select your keyboard and press Storage → Clear the data.
3. Reboot the phone.

In extreme cases, you can install another firmware (for example, MIUI EU or Pixel Experience), where the keyboard settings work more stable, but this requires unlocking the bootloader and can be unwarranted.

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If auto-replacement doesn’t turn off in a particular app (like Telegram or WhatsApp), check the keyboard settings inside that app – some messengers have their own text correction algorithms.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling the T9 on the Redmi Note 8 Pro