How to disable word replacement on Xiaomi: the complete guide to configuring the MIUI keyboard

Automatic word replacement on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most controversial features of MIUI. On the one hand, it is designed to speed up typing and correct typos, but on the other hand, it often replaces the right words with ridiculous options, interferes with the entry of technical terms or proper names. If you are tired of struggling with intrusive autocorrection, which stubbornly replaces “hello” with “hello” or specialized terms with their “right” counterparts, this article is for you.

Compounding the problem, different versions of MIUI and Xiaomi models (from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra) can have their keyboard settings in different menus, and we’ve compiled the latest ways to disable auto-replacement for the standard Mi Keyboard, Gboard (Google) and third-party apps, and we’ll also look at why settings are sometimes reset after a system update and how to avoid this.

Why Xiaomi is Automatically Replaced with Words and Can You Fix It?

The MIUI auto-replace function operates on two mechanisms:

• 🔹 Local dictionary is a word database that is stored on the device and updated with firmware. Includes common words, slang, and regional variations (e.g., "hello" instead of "hello").
• 🔹 Cloud AI: Xiaomi's algorithms analyze your writing style and offer "improved" options, only works when connected to the Internet.

The problem is that both mechanisms often conflict with the real needs of users.

• 📛 Names (surnames, brands, project names) are automatically corrected to the “right” words from the dictionary.
• 💻 Technical terms (code names, commands, parameters) are replaced by synonyms or removed altogether.
• 🌍 Words in other languages (e.g. English in Russian) are emphasized as errors.

The good news is that auto-replacement can be completely disabled or customized. Bad news is that after major MIUI updates (like 13-14), the settings can be reset and you have to repeat the procedure. Below we show you how to do it as quickly as possible.

Method 1: Disable auto-replacement in the standard Mi Keyboard

If you use the native Mi Keyboard, the algorithm of actions will be as follows:

1. Open any application where you can type text (such as Notes or Messages).
2. Tap the input field so that the keyboard appears.
3. Press the gear icon (⚙️) In the top row of the keyboard is quick access to settings.
4. Select the text entry item → Auto-replacement.

In the auto-replacement menu, the following options will be available to you:

Once autoreplace is disabled, the keyboard will stop emphasizing words as erroneous, but word sentences (gray text above the keys) may remain. If they interfere, turn them off in Prediction of text.

Open any application with text (for example, Telegram)|Replacement of the words (the ones that were replaced before)|Make sure that the corrections and corrections are missing|Reboot your smartphone (sometimes required to apply settings)-->

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO X5 Redmi 12) after disabling auto-replacement, you may not be able to add words to the user's dictionary. If you need to save this function, use Method 3 (setting exceptions).

Method 2: Set up Gboard (Google keyboards) on Xiaomi

Many Xiaomi users prefer Gboard over the standard keyboard for more flexible settings. If you have a Google keyboard installed, the algorithm will be different:

1. Open Settings → System and device → Language and input.
2. Select the Virtual Keyboard → Gboard.
3. Go to Correction of text → Auto-replacement.
4. Turn off the automatic replacement slider.

In Gboard, you can also fine-tune the behavior of autocorrection:

• 🔧 Show sentences – disables gray hints above the keyboard.
• 🔧 Blocking offensive words – filter profanity (default is turned off).
• 🔧 Adding spaces – automatically spaces the gaps after punctuation marks.

Important: Gboard has a hidden feature called Adaptive Prediction that analyzes your messages in instant messengers and suggests words based on them. To completely disable surveillance, go to Gboard Settings → Dictionary → Personal Data and turn off Adaptive Prediction and Dictionary Synchronization.

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If you still emphasize red after you turn off auto-replace in Gboard, clear the app data in Settings → Apps → Gboard → Storage → Clear the data. This will reset the user vocabulary, but eliminate glitches.

Method 3: Add exceptions (if you need to leave auto-replacement for most words)

If you don’t want to disable auto-replacement completely, but some words (such as names, terms, or slang) need to be protected from fixes, use the custom dictionary:

1. For Mi Keyboard: Go to Keyboard Settings → Text Input → User Dictionary. Click Add and type a word that should not be corrected (e.g., "Mikrasoft" instead of "Microsoft"). Save the changes.

Gboard

• Open Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual Keyboard → Gboard → Dictionary → Personal dictionary.
• Select a language (e.g., "Russian") and add a word manually.

This method is useful if:

• 📌 You often write in a mixture of languages (e.g. Russian) + English).
• 📌 Use highly specialized terms that are not in the standard dictionary.
• 📌 You want auto-replacement to work, but don’t touch specific words.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 and later, the Mi Keyboard custom dictionary can be reset after the firmware update. To avoid this, export it to the file: Keyboard settings → Text input → User-generated dictionary → Export. After updating, import the dictionary back.

Method 4: Disable Cloud Auto Replacement (for complete privacy)

If you notice that Xiaomi replaces words even after you turn off all local settings, the cloud-based auto-replacement service may be the reason.

1. Your words are sent to Xiaomi servers for analysis.
2. The algorithm compares them to the database and returns the "corrected" variants.
3. The result is inserted into the text without your confirmation.

To disable this function:

1. Go to Settings → Memory and Device → Additional → Special Features → Xiaomi Services.
2. Find text enhancement or cloud autoreplacement (name depends on MIUI version).
3. Turn off the slider.

After that:

• ✅ Auto-replacement will only work based on local vocabulary.
• ✅ Your text data will no longer be sent to Xiaomi servers.
• ⚠️ Some “smart” functions (e.g., emoji prediction) may stop working.

What to do if auto-replace settings are reset after MIUI update

Many Xiaomi users are faced with the fact that after updating the firmware all keyboard settings are reset to factory.

• 🔄 MIUI When you have major updates (for example, 13 to 14) it resets some system applications, including the Mi Keyboard.
• 📦 Security Updates Can Overwrite Keyboard Configuration Files.
• 🔧 Some beta versions of firmware contain bugs that do not save settings.

To avoid constant reconfiguration, follow these tips:

1. Export the user dictionary before updating (see Method 3).
2. Use Gboard instead of Mi Keyboard – its settings are less likely to be reset.
3. Turn off automatic keyboard update installation: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Mi Keyboard → Auto-update → Shut down.
4. Install a third-party keyboard (like SwiftKey or Fleksy) that doesn’t depend on MIUI updates.

If after the update, the auto replacement is turned on again:

1. Check out the MIUI version in Settings → About the phone.
2. If the version has changed (for example, from 14.0.3 to 14.0.5), reconfigure the keyboard as instructed above.
3. If the problem repeats after each update, consider rolling back on the old firmware version or installing custom (e.g. Xiaomi.EU).

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If you’re using a MIUI beta, auto-replacement may not work smoothly, in which case the only solution is to upgrade to stable firmware or wait for a bug fix in the next update.

Third-party keyboards for Xiaomi: alternatives with flexible settings

If the standard methods don't help or you want more control over auto-replace, consider installing alternative keyboards. Here are the best options for Xiaomi:

After installing the third-party keyboard:

1. Activate it in Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
2. Turn off Mi Keyboard in the same menu (so it doesn't interfere).
3. Set up auto-replacement according to the instructions for the selected keyboard (usually in the Text Correction or Input Settings section).

If you choose AnySoftKeyboard, we recommend you to install extensions for languages (for example, Russian or English dictionary) – they will improve text prediction without cloud services.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing words to Xiaomi