How to Switch to Small Letters on Xiaomi Keyboard: The Complete Guide

You try to write a message or fill out a form on a Xiaomi smartphone, but the keyboard is stubbornly capitalizing? Register switching is one of the most common problems among MIUI users, especially after updating or changing the input language. In this article, we will discuss all possible reasons and solutions, from basic keyboard shortcuts to hidden system settings.

It is important to understand that the behavior of the keyboard on Xiaomi depends on three factors: the version of the MIUI, the installed keyboard (standard Gboard, SwiftKey or branded Mi Keyboard) and language packages. For example, in MIUI 14, the auto-replacement algorithm works differently than in MIUI 12, and some models (for example, the Redmi Note 12 for the European market) use Gboard by default instead of the native keyboard. We will look at universal methods that work on all devices of the brand.

If you find that the keyboard automatically switches to capital letters at the beginning of each word (the "Auto-capital" function), or gets stuck in Caps Lock mode, do not rush to reinstall the application. In 90% of cases, the problem is solved in 10 seconds - you just need to know where to press.

Basic key combinations for register switching

To start with, check to see if Caps Lock is activated, and most Xiaomi keyboards show this visually:

• 🔹 Double pressing the key with the arrow up (↑) — switches on/off Caps Lock. on some models (e.g, POCO X5) the arrow is illuminated in blue.
• 🔹 Single-stroke arrow ↑ — switches only the next letter to the upper case (as on a PC when you press Shift).
• 🔹 Holding the arrow ↑ — Opens an additional register menu (relevant to Gboard).

If the arrow doesn't respond, try pressing it twice with a pause of 1 second - sometimes touch input is delayed. Also check if One Hand mode is on (Settings) → Additionally. → One-handed control, which can block part of the keys.

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On some Xiaomi firmware (e.g. MIUI Global 13.0.4), a bug with Caps Lock occurs after connecting a Bluetooth keyboard. To reset settings, restart your phone or turn off Bluetooth for 30 seconds.

2. Keyboard settings: disable autocapital letters

If the problem isn't Caps Lock, but that every new phrase or word after a dot automatically starts with a capital letter, the "Autocapital" function is to blame. It turns off differently depending on the keyboard:

For the standard Mi Keyboard keyboard:

1. Open any field to enter text (such as notes).
2. Press the gear. ⚙️ top-right corner of the keyboard.
3. Go to Text Input. → Auto-replacement.
4. Turn off the Autocapital Switch.

For Gboard (Google Keyboard):

1. Put it on the gear. ⚙️ keyboard.
2. Select Text Entering → Autocapital letters.
3. Set the value Never or only at the beginning of the sentence.

After the changes, restart the application in which you typed — sometimes the settings are only applied after restart. If the option "Auto-titled" is missing, update the keyboard via Google Play or reset its settings (Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual Keyboard → Reset settings).

3. Reset keyboard settings to factory

If none of these things worked, you might have lost the keyboard system settings, and then you might have to reset:

1. Go to Settings → System → Language and input.
2. Select your keyboard (such as Gboard).
3. Press More. → Resetting settings.
4. Confirm the action.

Once reset, the keyboard will return to the factory settings, but it will retain the user dictionary (word history) if the problem was a setting conflict, this method will fix it.

• 📌 Input languages;
• 📌 Design topics;
• 📌 Gestures (for example, swipe to enter).

4.Firmware problems: MIUI bugs and their bypass

In some versions of MIUI (especially MIUI 12.5 and MIUI 13 for Chinese devices), there is a bug in which the keyboard sticks in capital letters after:

• 🔄 System updates;
• 🔄 Connections to Mi Account;
• 🔄 Use of the screen duplication function (for example, for presentations).

Solutions for such cases:

If the bug shows up after a specific action (e.g., after using Mi Share), try playing it and recording the screen (Quick Settings → Screen Recording).

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On Chinese firmware (MIUI China), keyboard bugs are more common because of the lack of full localization. If you use such firmware, consider switching to MIUI Global or EEA (European version).

5. Alternative methods of text input

If standard methods do not work, use the workarounds:

• 📱 Voice input: tap the microphone on the keyboard and dictate the text. The system will automatically arrange the register according to punctuation rules.
• 📱 Manual input in lower case: if the keyboard allows, hold the key with a letter with your finger - a window with options (including lowercase) will appear).
• 📱 External keyboard: connect the physical keyboard via Bluetooth - the register switches with the standard Shift.
• 📱 Special characters: insert letters from the clipboard (copy in advance a set of lowercase characters in notes).

For users who often face keyboard problems, we recommend installing alternative applications:

• 🔹 SwiftKey – supports gestures and flexible register settings;
• 🔹 Fleksy – Minimalist keyboard with advanced options;
• 🔹 Chroom – optimized for larger screens (relevant to Xiaomi Pad 6).

1. Check keyboard shortcuts (↑, Shift)

2. disable "Self-titled" in settings

3. Reset the keyboard settings

4. Update/roll back firmware

5.Try an alternative keyboard-->

Hardware problems: when the sensor or plume is to blame

If no software method worked, it could be a hardware malfunction, most often:

• 🛠️ Damage to the touch layer – if the keyboard only reacts to a strong press;
• 🛠️ Oxidation of the screen plume - after moisture hits;
• 🛠️ Input controller malfunction – the keyboard “jumps” or spontaneously changes the register.

Checking hardware serviceability can be as follows:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and try typing text through Mi PC Suite or ADB.
2. Run the sensor test: enter the code ##6484## in the phone application (on some models ##4636##) and select Touch Test.
3. Check the keyboard response in safe mode (hold the power button → Safe mode).

⚠️ Warning: If the keyboard is working normally in Safe Mode, the problem is in one of the installed applications. uninstall the latest installed programs or reset to factory settings.

If the tests confirmed a hardware malfunction, contact the service center. For devices under warranty repair will be free (provided there are no traces of moisture or mechanical damage), the average cost of replacing the screen plume on Xiaomi is from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the register on the Xiaomi keyboard