How to remove autocapital letters on Xiaomi: all methods for MIUI

The problem with autocapital letters on Xiaomi: why is it annoying?

Do you type a message on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 Pro, and the keyboard persistently corrects the first letter of each sentence to the capital? Or, worse, automatically makes all the letters after the dot, exclamation point and even in hashtags? This feature - part of the autocorrection MIUI - can be a great obstacle, especially if you often write on social networks, messengers or work with code.

Unlike iPhone or “pure” Android, where turning off autocap letters takes a couple of taps, Xiaomi may not be obvious.The fact is that the manufacturer uses a branded keyboard MIUI (or Gboard in new models), the settings of which are hidden deep in the menu. Moreover, after the updates MIUI 14→15, the location of options often changes, and the old instructions stop working. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to disable autocap letters on Xiaomi in 2026, including hidden settings and workarounds for stubborn firmware.

Before we get to the instructions, it’s not just Russian users that are concerned: Auto capitalization annoys both Xiaomi owners in Europe (where it’s on by default for English) and developers who face code distortion in editors, so the solutions below are universal – they work regardless of the language of the system.

Method 1: Disconnect via MIUI keyboard settings

If your smartphone uses a standard MIUI keyboard (you can find out from the logo in the input bar), follow this instruction. Please note that the path may vary depending on the firmware version.

Open any field to type (such as notes or a message in Telegram) to make the keyboard appear.

1. Put the pin on the gear badge (⚙️) keyboard.
2. Select keyboard settings → Text input.
3. Scroll down to the Autocorrect section.
4. Find the Auto Capitalization (or Capitalize first letter) option and turn off the slider.

If Autocorrection is not on the menu, try an alternative path:

• 📱 Settings → Additionally. → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → keyboard MIUI
• 🔍 In the search for settings, enter “capital” – sometimes it is faster.
• ⚠️ On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) The option is hidden in the Advanced settings → Ordinance.

Determine the type of keyboard (MIUI or Gboard)

Check the MIUI version in your phone settings

Make sure the input language is consistent with the system language

Take a screenshot of the current keyboard settings (in case of resetting)-->

After turning off, test the keyboard in different applications — sometimes the settings do not apply immediately. If the problem persists, move to the next method.

Method 2: Configure Gboard (if set by default)

New Xiaomi models (such as Xiaomi 14 or POCO F5) often come with Gboard instead of the branded keyboard.

1. Open Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
2. Select Gboard (if it is not listed, install it from Google Play).
3. Slip text input → autocorrection.
4. Turn off the option of Automatic capital letter.

In Gboard, it is also useful to disable:

• 🔠 Automatic correction (if it interferes with the procedure)
• 📝 Show suggestions (so that they are not distracted)
• 🔄 Adaptive input (saves your errors as a "norm")

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If after disabling autocap letters in Gboard the problem remained, try resetting the keyboard settings: Settings Gboard → Additional → Reset settings.

Important: on some firmware, the Xiaomi Gboard may conflict with system services. If the keyboard starts to slow down after changes, try reinstalling it or returning the standard MIUI keyboard.

Method 3: Reset keyboard settings to factory

If previous methods didn’t work, it’s possible that the keyboard settings were changed by third-party apps or lost after the update, in which case resetting:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI (or Gboard) keyboard and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action (this will remove all user dictionaries and settings).

After discharge:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📱 Go to the keyboard settings again and turn off autocapital letters (see Method 1 or 2).
• ⚠️ Note: This method also removes stored text patterns and input history.

On some devices (e.g. Redmi 10C), a reset may cause the input language to be reset into English. To return Russian, go to Settings → Additional → Language & Input → Physical Keyboard and select the desired language.

Method 4: Using ADB to Forced Shutdown

If your Xiaomi is running MIUI 14/15 and none of the methods worked, you can try turning off autocapital letters via ADB.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB Tools (you can download from the Android Developers website).
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the additional → For developers).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (cmd on Windows).
2. Enter the command: adb shell settings put secure auto_capitalization 0
3. Reset the device.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings put secure auto_capitalization_off 1

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Note: using ADB can cause system instability if you enter the wrong commands. Do not edit other parameters without understanding their meaning!

Method 5: Installation of a third-party keyboard

If all of the above methods didn't work, the most reliable option is to install an alternative keyboard.

After installation:

1. Activate the keyboard in Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
2. Go to the new keyboard settings and turn off autocapital letters (usually in the Autocorrect or Text section).
3. Set it with the default keyboard.

Note: Some third-party keyboards (like SwiftKey) may collect your input data to improve predictions.

Why can autocapital letters come back?

Even after shutdown, the function sometimes turns on on its own, and here are the most common reasons:

• 🔄 Update MIUI: after major updates (for example, with MIUI 14 by 15) keyboard settings reset.
• 📱 Reset to factory settings: returns all parameters to default.
• 🔧 Application conflict: Some launchers (like Nova Launcher) or optimizers (like Clean Master) may interfere with system settings.
• 🔄 Cache Clearing: If you clean the cache of system applications through Settings → Warehouse, it could affect the keyboard.

To avoid re-incorporation:

• 📌 After updating MIUI Check the keyboard settings immediately.
• 🚫 Don’t use memory cleaners – they often break system services.
• 🔒 Set a password to your keyboard settings (if there is such an option) so you don’t accidentally change them.

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If autocapital letters return after each update, consider turning off automatic MIUI updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Points → Settings → Auto Update.

FAQ: Frequent questions about autocapital letters on Xiaomi