How to completely disable the T9 Xiaomi Redmi Note: 5 working ways

Auto-replacement of T9 text on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones is often a source of annoyance: the keyboard stubbornly corrects names, slang or technical terms for ridiculous options. Although the feature is designed to speed up typing, it often slows down communication — especially if you use professional vocabulary, niche jargon or write in several languages at once. In this article, we will discuss all possible methods for disabling T9 on Redmi Note devices (including Note 10/11/12/13 Pro models), taking into account the features of different versions of MIUI and third-party keyboards.

It's important to understand that "T9" is an outdated name for the auto-addition technology that is now implemented through embedded keyboard algorithms (Gboard, SwiftKey or the standard MIUI Keyboard). Modern systems offer not only auto-replacement, but also word prediction, adaptive input and even AI prompts. We'll show you how to disable each of these elements, from basic correction to deep settings hidden in the developer menu.

Why T9 is a hindrance: real user cases

Before we get to the instructions, let’s look at typical scenarios where auto replacement becomes a problem:

📝 Professional correspondence: doctors complain that the names of drugs (for example, Paracetamol) are automatically replaced with Paracelsus or Parameter.
🎮 Gamers and streamers: nicknames like xQc or s1mple turn into hcz or symp.
💻 IT-Specialists: Sudo Rm Teams -rf"optimized to "sudo RM RF", which is fraught with errors.
🌍 Multilingual users: when switching layouts, words are mixed (for example, English hello turns into Russian hellow).

According to a survey of Redmi Note owners (2023), 68% of respondents experienced an erroneous auto-replacement at least once a week, and 23% experienced a daily auto-replacement, while only 12% knew how to completely disable the feature without resetting.

📊 How often do you get annoyed by auto-replacement on your smartphone?

Constantly, every day.

Sometimes, but tolerably.

I used to be mad, but I'm used to it.

Never interferes.

I'm offline.

Method 1: Disable auto-replacement in the standard MIUI keyboard

If you use the built-in MIUI keyboard (it is the default on all Redmi Notes), follow this instruction:

Open any application with a field to enter text (such as Messages or Notes).
Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to open the settings.
Go to the Text Input section → Auto-replacement.
Turn off the sliders: 🔄 Auto-replacement (main function) T9) 🔍 Prediction of text (tips over keys) 📖 Automatic spacer (if it interferes with the)

On some versions of MIUI 14, the path may be different: Keyboard settings → Smart input → Text correction. If you don't find the right item, check the shell version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

☑️ Checking the shutdown T9 into MIUI Keyboard

Auto-replacement off.Text prediction disabledThe gaps are not automatically spaced.The user dictionary is cleaned

Done: 0 / 4

⚠️ Warning: Once autoreplace is disabled, the keyboard can start emphasizing error words in red -- it's not a system bug, it's a spell checker. It can also be deactivated in the language and input settings. → Verification of the text.

Method 2: Configure Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Many Redmi Note users install Gboard as an alternative to the standard keyboard.To turn off the T9 here:

Launch Gboard and click on the gear icon in the top menu.
Select Correction of text → Auto-replacement.
Transfer the Auto Replace slider to the off-site position.
For full control, also disable: 🔤 Predicting the next word (in the same menu) 📚 Notepad (retains frequently used phrases) 🌐 Multilingual input (if not required)

Gboard has a hidden keyboard learning feature that analyzes your messages and adapts the prompts. To reset your data, go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal Data → Reset the trained words. This is useful if the keyboard has "remembered" the wrong options.

How to Reset the Gboard Dictionary to Factory Settings

Open Gboard Settings → Dictionary → Personal Data. Click Reset the learned words and confirm the action. After that, the keyboard will forget all your input habits, including the frequently used slang words.

Function	MIUI Keyboard	Gboard	SwiftKey
Auto-replacement (T9)	Text input → Auto-replacement	Correction of text → Auto-replacement	Settings → Auto-Replacements and Predictions
Prediction of words	Smart input → Prediction	Correction of text → Prediction	Settings → Predictions
Multilingual input	Languages and layouts → Add language	Languages → Add a keyboard	Languages → Language management
Dictionary reset	Text input → Reset the settings	Dictionary → Personal Data → Reset	Settings → Backup → Reset data

If standard methods don’t work, you can use Android’s hidden settings, which is suitable for the Redmi Note 10/11/12 on MIUI 13/14:

Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version (you will be notified "You are a developer").

Settings → Additional → For Developers

Enter text → Show the pressing

Do not save the input actions

In the same menu, you can turn off Adaptive Keylighting and Vibration when dialing if they are annoying, but be careful: changing certain settings (such as Inactive Applications) can lead to unstable keyboard operation.

⚠️ Attention: On the Redmi Note 8/9 s MIUI 12 The path to the developer settings may be different: Settings → Advanced settings → Also missing from these models is the "Do Not Save Input Actions" option, instead, look for "Disable Keyboard Learning" option.

Method 4: Remove the user dictionary

Even after autoreplacement is disabled, the keyboard can continue to "correct" words if they are saved in the user's dictionary, to reset it completely:

For MIUI Keyboard:

Go to Settings → Additional → Language and Entering → Current Keyboard (MIUI) → User’s Dictionary.
Click Clear Data and confirm.

For Gboard:

Open Gboard Settings → Dictionary → Personal Data.
Choose Delete the trained words and Clear the entry history.

To install an alternative keyboard:

Download the app from Google Play.
Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Current keyboard.
Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.

Redmi Note with MIUI 14 may display a warning about an "unsafe keyboard" - this is standard system behavior.

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Alternative keyboards not only remove the T9, but often offer better privacy (they don’t send input data to servers, unlike Gboard).

What to do if the T9 returns after the MIUI update

After major MIUI updates (e.g. version 13 to version 14), keyboard settings may be reset.

Before updating, back up your keyboard settings: For Gboard: Settings → Backup → Export of Settings. For MIUI Keyboard: Use Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.

Do not click "Restore the default settings"

Method 1 or 2

On the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ with MIUI 14.0.5, users encountered a bug in which auto-replacement activated itself after the reboot.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.


2. Find "MIUI Keyboard" and press "Storage".




3. Clear the Cache and DATA (not just the cache!).




4. Reboot the phone.

This will reset the keyboard to factory settings, but retain custom dictionaries.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling the T9 on Xiaomi Redmi Note

Can you turn off T9 only for specific applications (e.g. Telegram)?

Yes, but not through the standard settings. You'll need to: Install Tasker or MacroDroid. Create a rule: "If Telegram is open → disable auto-replacement in Gboard." Use the AutoInput plugin to automate settings switching. It's a tricky method, but it works. Alternatively, manually disable T9 when you log in to the desired application.

Why did the T9 switch off the keyboard?

This is because text prediction speeds up typing by caching frequently used words. Once you turn off, the keyboard has to process every character from scratch. Solutions: Leave prediction on (no auto-replacement). Clear the keyboard cache (Settings) → Annexes → [keyboard] → Switch to AnySoftKeyboard, which is lighter and faster than standard solutions.

How to turn off the T9 on the Redmi Note 8 with MIUI 11? Old instructions don't work.

On MIUI 11, the other way is: Open the keyboard and tap the gear icon. Select Keyboard Settings → Text Input → Automatic Correction. Turn off Auto Replace and Input Prediction. If there is no Automatic Correction, update the keyboard via Google Play (even if it is a system).

Will the T9-free keyboard on the Chinese firmware Redmi Note work?

Yes, but there are nuances: On Chinese MIUI, the keyboard menu may be in Chinese. Look for characters (auto-replace) and (prediction). Some features (such as multilingual input) can be blocked without being linked to a Mi Account. We recommend installing Gboard or SwiftKey, which are more stable on Chinese firmware.

Can the T9 be permanently turned off so it doesn't turn on after being reset?

Unfortunately, there is no universal way to block auto-replacement at the system level. ADB-commands to disable system applications (requires unlocking the bootloader) Install custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS) where there is no built-in MIUI Create a profile in Tasker that will automatically disable T9 The most reliable option is to remove the updates for each phone turn on. MIUI Keyboard through Settings → Annexes → Three points. → Show system-based → MIUI Keyboard → Remove the updates. This will bring the keyboard back to the factory version, where T9 less intrusively.