How to change the keyboard to Russian on the phone Xiaomi: 5 ways + error solving

Switching the keyboard language on Xiaomi smartphones seems like a simple task — until you encounter the nuances of MIUI. Even experienced users sometimes get lost in the maze of settings, especially if we are talking about models with global firmware or custom shells. In this article, we will discuss not only the standard way to change the language, but also alternative methods for cases when the system settings “glutch” or the desired language is missing from the list.

Xiaomi offers two keyboards out of the box: the system MIUI Keyboard (formerly called Mi Keyboard) and Google’s Gboard. Each has its own advantages: the first is better integrated with branded services (for example, quick access to Quick Ball), the second supports more languages and syncs with your Google account. We will show you how to configure both, and also tell you what to do if Russian disappeared after updating MIUI or resetting.

1. Standard method: changing the language in the MIUI system keyboard

If you use a standard keyboard from Xiaomi, the algorithm of actions is simple — but there are pitfalls. For example, on some models (for example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the path to settings may differ due to the version of MIUI.

Here is the general guide for MIUI 13/14:

1. Open any application where you can type text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the input field to make the keyboard appear.
3. Click on the gear icon (⚙) globe (🌐) keyboard.
4. Select the Input Languages or Input Languages.
5. In the list of available languages, find Russian (Russian) or Russian and activate the switch next to you.
6. If there is no Russian, click Add language and select it from the list.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global for the European market, Russian can be called Russian (Russia) or Russian (Russia). Do not confuse with Russian (Ukraine) or other regional options - layout and auto replacement will differ!

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2.Gboard setup: how to add Russian and switch between languages

Gboard is a keyboard from Google that is often installed by default on global versions of Xiaomi, and its advantage is that it supports instant translation of input text and synchronization of the dictionary between devices.

• 📱 Open the Settings. → System and device → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
• 🔍 Select Gboard from the list of installed keyboards.
• 🌍 Tapping tongues. → Add a keyboard.
• 🇷🇺 Scroll down to Russian (RF) and click on it.
• ✅ Confirm the download of the language package (Internet required).

To switch between languages quickly during the course of the interview:

• 🔄 Swipe your finger over the space to the left or right (setting is included in the Gboard Settings). → Switching the keyboard).
• 🌐 Or click on the globe icon next to the space.

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⚠️ Note: If after adding Russian, the keyboard continues to automatically switch to English, check the auto-replace settings in Gboard → Correction of text → Auto-replacement: Sometimes the system gets used to the same language and ignores manual settings.

3 Why Russian is not on the list and how to add it

The situation when the Russian language is not in the keyboard settings is typical for:

• 📦 Smartphones with Chinese firmware (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra for the domestic market).
• 🔄 Devices after reset to factory settings.
• 📲 Phones with custom firmware (for example, LineageOS).
• 🌍 Appliances purchased in regions where Russian is not officially supported (e.g., Russian, POCO F5 for India).

Decisions depend on the cause:

For Chinese firmware (China ROM), the only reliable way is to install Gboard from Google Play (if Google services are installed) or manual firmware on the global version. Note: some models (such as the Redmi K60 Pro) will require unlocking the bootloader.

4. Additional settings: auto-replace, themes and gestures

Just add Russian, half the way, and to make the keyboard work, we'll set it up.

• 🎨 Subject and size: B MIUI Keyboard can select the color scheme (dark/light) and key height. → Registration.
• ⚡ Gestures: Enable swipe input (set of text without removing your finger) in Settings → Swipe. for Russian language is supported only in Gboard.
• 🔤 Auto-Replacement: Turn off aggressive auto-correction in Text Correction → Auto-replacement if the keyboard corrects Russian words into English.
• 🔍 Search GIF/Stickers: Gboard can quickly insert GIFs directly from the keyboard (icon) 🎬 near-space).

💡 Useful tip: If you type in bilingual languages often, turn on the Gboard option to Show the Language Bar (in the keyboard settings.

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To speed up typing in Russian, add a personal dictionary to Gboard. Go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal Dictionary and enter frequently used words (such as surname or address).

5. Solving typical keyboard issues on Xiaomi

Even after you set it up properly, users are confronted with bugs, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔄 Keyboard spontaneously switches language Cause: Conflict between system keyboard and Gboard. Solution: Disable one of the keyboards in Settings → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
• ❌ Auto-replacement does not work in Russian Reason: Language package is not downloaded. Solution: Go to the keyboard settings and download the Russian dictionary.
• 📱 Keyboard disappears when some applications are opened Reason: Failure in the app cache Solution: Clear the keyboard cache in Settings → Annexes → All applications → [Keyboard name] → Memory.
• 🔠 No Russian layout on the physical keyboard (for Xiaomi Pad) Reason: Regional settings of the tablet.Solution: Change region to Russia in Settings → Additionally. → Region.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI So the keyboard is going to lie down or hang up, and try resetting it, and then you can find Reset or Restore default in the keyboard settings, and it won't delete the languages, but it will return the standard input settings.

6.Alternative keyboards for Xiaomi: when standard ones don't fit

If neither MIUI Keyboard nor Gboard suits you, consider third-party options.

• 🎯 More accurate auto-replacement for Russian (for example, SwiftKey from Microsoft).
• 🖼️ Unique themes and animations (e.g. Chroom or Fleksy).
• 🔒 Additional protection (e.g. AnySoftKeyboard with Entering Encryption).

For installation:

1. Download the keyboard from Google Play (like SwiftKey).
2. Activate it in Settings → System and Device → Language and Entering → Virtual Keyboard.
3. Configure the Russian language in the menu of the selected keyboard.

💡 Tip: Before installing a third-party keyboard, check the reviews about it on Xiaomi, GO Keyboards may conflict with MIUI freeze up.

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Xiaomi’s standard keyboards (MIUI Keyboard and Gboard) cover 90% of users’ needs, and third-party solutions are only relevant for specific tasks: professional typing, design or security.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the keyboard language to Xiaomi