How to permanently disable T9 on Xiaomi Redmi: 5 proven ways

Auto-replacement of the T9 on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is often a source of irritation: the system stubbornly corrects correctly written words, substitutes ridiculous options or slows down text input. This is especially noticeable in instant messengers, where print speed is critical. The reason lies in the aggressive MIUI algorithms, which by default include all possible “assistants” for input – from autocorrection to predictive typing.

Many users mistakenly think that it is enough to disable auto-replace in the keyboard settings, but the T9 continues to work through hidden SwiftKey or Gboard mechanisms integrated into the firmware. Moreover, after MIUI updates, the settings are often reset and the problem returns. In this article, we will examine not only standard methods, but also hidden tricks, including editing system files for those who are willing to go beyond the basic settings.

If you're using the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10/11/12 or flagship models like the Redmi K50, the auto-replacement algorithms may be different, due to different versions of MIUI and pre-installed keyboards. For example, MIUI 14 has a separate module for teaching AI to your writing style, which is difficult to disable through the interface, and we've taken these nuances and prepared universal solutions.

1. Standard T9 shutdown in keyboard settings

Let’s start with the most obvious way that works on most Xiaomi Redmi devices with MIUI 12-14 firmware. It’s important to understand that here we are turning off not the T9 itself (this is predictive kit technology), but its manifestations – auto-replace and prompts.

Open any field to type (such as Messages or Notes) to allow the keyboard to appear.

1. Press the gear. ⚙️ (or three dots) in the upper right corner of the keyboard.
2. Select Keyboard Settings (or Language and Input → Virtual Keyboard in System Settings).
3. Go to Text Correction or Auto-Replacement.

In this menu, you need to disable the following options (names may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI):

• 🔄 Auto-replacement – Replace words with “right” options.
• 📝 Predictive input – suggests words above the keyboard.
• 🔍 Autocorrection – corrects typos on the fly.
• 🧠 Personalized tips – learn from your messages (most annoying item).

Once you disable these options, restart your smartphone — sometimes changes only apply after the reboot. If the keyboard is still aggressive, it is integrated at the system level (e.g. SwiftKey for MIUI) and additional actions will be required.

2. Reset keyboard settings to factory

If a standard shutdown didn’t work, the problem could be the “contaminated” user keyboard data, which can remember your frequently used words, writing style, and even errors, which over time makes auto-replace unmanageable, in which case resetting keyboard settings will help.

Instructions for MIUI 13/14:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In a search, type in the name of your keyboard (e.g. SwiftKey or MIUI Keyboard).
3. Select the application and click Storage → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

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Warning: After resetting, you'll have to reconfigure the keyboard to select the language, theme, and other options, and you'll lose all the saved words from the user's dictionary.

If you use Gboard, the T9 algorithms can sync with your Google account, in which case, after the data is reset:

• 🔗 Turn off keyboard sync in Google Settings → Synchronization.
• 📱 Remove and reinstall Gboard via Google Play.

Save frequently used words in a notebook | Disable sync with Google |Remember the current keyboard theme |Reboot your phone-->

3. Removal of the MIUI system keyboard (for advanced)

On some Xiaomi Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3), the preinstalled MIUI keyboard is not removed by standard means. It is integrated into the system and updated with the firmware. However, it can be disabled forcibly via ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

This will require:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers).
• 🔌 USB-plug-in.

Next, run commands in the Windows/Linux terminal (command line):

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.mint.latin

If the keyboard is called otherwise (e.g. com.miui.touchassistant), first find the keyboard package via the command:

pm list packages | grep -i keyboard

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Note: After removing the system keyboard, you will have to install an alternative (such as Gboard or Fleksy) from Google Play. Without the keyboard, the phone will become unusable for typing!

4. Disconnecting AI Learning in MIUI 14

The latest versions of MIUI 14 have introduced AI Learning, which analyzes your writing style and adapts auto-replacement to it, which works even if you have disabled standard auto-correction, to deactivate it:

Method 1 (via settings):

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Keyboard settings.
2. Find the AI and Learning section (or Personalization of Input).
3. Turn off the options: 🤖 Adaptive input 📊 Analysis of writing style 🔄 Communication-based learning

Method 2 (through hidden menu):

Dial in the phone number dialer code:

##6484##

This will open the MIUI Testing menu where you need to select Keyboard settings and disable all options related to AI and Machine Learning.

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Warning: The hidden menu ##6484## may not be available on some regional firmware. Do not change other settings in this menu, as this may cause system failures.

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If after switching off the AI keyboard began to slow down, clear the cache of the application com.miui.mint through Settings → Applications.

5. Alternative keyboards without T9

If the fight against auto-replacement in Xiaomi’s standard keyboard hasn’t worked, consider installing third-party solutions.Some keyboards initially lack the aggressive T9 or allow it to be flexibly configured.

Top.-3 Redmi keyboards without intrusive auto-replacement:

After installing an alternative keyboard:

1. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
2. Activate the new keyboard and turn off the system MIUI or Gboard.
3. In the new keyboard settings, disable all options related to auto-replacement and predictive input.

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Alternative keyboards not only solve the problem with the T9, but also often work faster than the system, as they do not load the background MIUI processes.

6. editing system files (root access)

If you’re willing to take drastic measures and have root rights on your Xiaomi Redmi, you can disable the T9 at the system file level, a method that’s suitable for users with an unlocked bootloader and Magisk or TWRP installed.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/usr/keylayout/ or /data/data/com.miui.mint.latin/
3. Find files with the.kl or.dict extension (e.g. Generic.kl, user_dict.db).
4. Rename them by adding the.bak extension (e.g. Generic.kl.bak).
5. Reset the device.

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If the keyboard is acting strange after all the manipulations, try changing the input language to English (USA) – in this mode, auto-replacement is usually less aggressive.

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