How to write with a small letter on Xiaomi smartphones: step-by-step instructions

Are you tired of Xiaomi's smartphone stubbornly replacing the first letter in a sentence with a capital letter, even when you don't need it? This problem is familiar to many MIUI users - the brand shell often aggressively adjusts text in an attempt to "help" with punctuation. But what if you really need to write a word with a small letter - for example, in a nickname, hashtag or technical term?

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to disable autocapital letters on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, from the settings of the standard keyboard to alternative solutions. It is important to understand that the problem lies not in the hardware, but in the software: either the MIUI settings or the keyboard (most often Gboard or SwiftKey) are to blame.

Warn right away: some methods will require deep changes in settings, and one of them even involves the use of the system. ADB-But don't worry, we've mapped out each step so that even a beginner can do it without the risk of breaking the phone!

1. disable autocapital letters in Gboard (standard keyboard)

Most Xiaomi smartphones use Google's Gboard keyboard by default, and it's the one most often to blame for automatically replacing the first letter with a capital one.

1. Open any text field (such as Notes or Messages) to allow the keyboard to appear.
2. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the top menu of the keyboard to go to the settings.
3. Select the paragraph Correction of text → Autocapital letters.
4. Turn off the switch opposite the option.

If the problem persists after that, check the additional settings:

• 🔍 Auto-replacement -- sometimes conflicts with auto-capitalization. Try turning it off temporarily.
• 📝 Personal dictionary – remove words from it that the keyboard persistently corrects.
• 🔄 Reset keyboard settings (at the very bottom of the Gboard settings menu) - helps with glitches.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI (especially 12–14) Autocapital letters may be hidden in the submenu → Spelling. If you can't find it, search the keyboard settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top).

2. set up the MIUI keyboard (if not using Gboard)

Some Xiaomi models (especially budget Redmi or older devices) default to the branded MIUI keyboard. Its settings are less flexible, but auto-cap letters can be turned off:

1. Press the space on the keyboard and select the keyboard settings (or go to Settings → Additional → Language and Input → Current Keyboard).
2. Find the text input or auto-replacement section.
3. Turn off options: Autocapital letters (if any) Automatic punctuation (may affect behavior) First letter correction (in some versions)

A critical feature of the MIUI keyboard is that if the option Autocapital letters is not in the menu, it can only be turned off by resetting all keyboard settings or installing a third-party keyboard, due to Xiaomi's policy of simplifying the interface in budget models.

If after disabling all options the problem remains, try:

• 📱 Update the keyboard via Play Market (if possible).
• 🔧 Clear the keyboard cache in the application settings.
• 🚫 Remove updates (for standard keyboard) MIUI This is done through settings. → Annexes → Application management → keyboard → Remove updates).

Turn off autocapital letters | Clear keyboard cache | Check for updates in Play Market | Remove keyboard updates (if any) |Reboot phone-->

3. Use of alternative keyboards (SwiftKey, Fleksy, AnySoftKeyboard)

If standard methods don't work, the most reliable way is to install a third-party keyboard.

• 🔹 SwiftKey (from Microsoft) - flexible auto-replacement settings, support for themes.
• 🔹 Fleksy – Minimalist keyboard with advanced options for programmers.
• 🔹 AnySoftKeyboard – Open Source, Full Control of Auto Replacement.

Instructions for setting up (as an example of SwiftKey):

1. Install the keyboard from the Play Market.
2. Activate it in Settings → System → Language and input → Current keyboard.
3. Open SwiftKey Settings and go to Correction → Auto-replacement.
4. Disable: Autocapital letters Automatic punctuation Double space correction (optional)

The advantage of third-party keyboards is that they are independent of MIUI updates and often offer more options, for example, AnySoftKeyboard allows you to completely disable any autocorrect, which is not possible with standard solutions.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party keyboards, Xiaomi may display a warning about "unsafe input." MIUI For all non-system keyboards, to remove the notification, add the keyboard to Settings. → Confidentiality → Special permits → Enter text and allow it to access.

4. Manual text correction: tricks and hot keys

If autocapital letters are not turned off (for example, due to limitations of corporate policy), you can use workarounds:

• ↩️ Cancel Auto Replacement: Once the letter has automatically become a capital, click on it and select the option with a small letter from the pop-up menu (works in Gboard and SwiftKey).
• 🔤 Enter with Shift clamped: press the Shift key (↑) And enter the first letter, it will remain lowercase.
• 📋 Buffer Copy: Write a small letter word in another application (for example, in Notepad), copy and paste in the right place.
• 🔠 Use an alternative layout: switch to English layout, write a word, then go back.

There's another life hack for Gboard: if you double-push the space after a word, the keyboard will add a dot and make the next letter capital, but if you manually type a small letter right after the space, auto-replacement won't work.

5. Radical methods: ADB-commands and resetting

If none of the above methods worked, there are two extreme options:

Method 1: Reset all keyboard settings

This will remove all custom dictionaries and auto-replace settings, returning the keyboard to factory status.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find your keyboard (such as Gboard or MIUI Keyboard).
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and Clear the cache.
4. Reboot the phone.

Method 2: Disable Auto Replacement via ADB (for Advanced)

This method requires connecting the phone to a computer and using ADB. It is suitable if autocapital letters are enabled at the system level and are not disabled via the interface.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB on your computer (for example, through Google’s Platform Tools).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and allow debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times press to activate Developer Mode, then Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB).
3. Enter the command line: adb shell settings put secure auto_capitalization 0 This command disables autocapital letters at the system level.
4. For Gboard, you can also perform Adb shell am broadcast. -a com.google.android.inputmethod.latin.SETTINGS -e key auto_capitalization -e value false

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB-commands can cause unstable keyboard operation if you enter the wrong settings. Before experimenting, back up the settings through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

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ADB-commands are an extreme method that should only be used if all other methods have not worked.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Many users have the same problems when trying to disable autocapital letters, and we've collected some of the most common mistakes and solutions:

Another common mistake is ignoring updates. Xiaomi regularly releases patches for MIUI that fix keyboard bugs. Check for updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

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If autocapital letters only get in the way of one app (like Instagram when you type hashtags), try typing the text elsewhere (like in Notes) and then copying it to the right field.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions