How to quickly change the language on the keyboard Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Switching keyboard layouts on Xiaomi smartphones often raises questions among users, especially after updating MIUI or changing the firmware. Unlike classic Android devices, there can be unique nuances here, from hidden gestures to conflicts between system and third-party keyboards. This article will help you figure out how to add a new language, switch between layouts and fix typical problems - from a missing switch to sticking in one language.

We’ll look at all the current methods for MIUI 14/15 (including HyperOS), as well as universal solutions that work on models from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Particular attention will be paid to little-known features like fast double-tape switching or setting up individual languages for different applications. If your keyboard suddenly became “glut” after the update, here you will find both reasons and ways to fix.

1. Standard method: through keyboard settings

The most reliable method is to use the built-in MIUI settings, which works on all Xiaomi models, regardless of the firmware version, the main advantage is that it does not require the installation of additional applications and saves the settings after rebooting.

Open any text field (such as Messages or Notes) to activate the keyboard.

• 🔧 Press the gear icon (⚙️) In the upper right corner of the keyboard is quick access to settings.
• 🌐 Select Languages and Input (or Languages and layouts in new versions) MIUI).
• ➕ Add a language and select the one you want from the list (e.g. English (USA) or Russian).
• 🔄 Return to the keyboard – now a language switch button will appear next to the space (usually with the acronym of the current language).

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure the keyboard is not locked in Special Options

Close all applications that use the keyboard (for example, messengers)

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If the switch button does not appear, check if the option to Show the switch button in the keyboard settings is enabled. On some models (for example, POCO F5), this option is hidden in the Additional → Display section.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi with HyperOS, the path to settings may be different. If you don't find Languages and input, try: Settings → System system → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.

2. Quick gesture switching (hidden MIUI function)

MIUI offers a unique way to change language without pressing a button, using space gestures, which is not on by default, but it speeds up text input significantly.

To activate:

1. Open the keyboard settings (as in the first method).
2. Go to Additional → Gestures (or Smart Input in New Versions).
3. Enable the swipe option to change the language.
4. Choose the direction of the swipe: left or right (we recommend left, so as not to conflict with the movement of the cursor).

Now, just swipe the space in the right direction, the layout changes instantly, a method that is especially convenient for the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and other models with large screens, where reaching the switch button is inconvenient.

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If the gesture doesn't work, check if it conflicts with Special Features → Gestures settings. Turn off the Swipe navigation option there if it's active.

Switching with the "Space" key (for experienced users)

Few people know, but you can double-tap the space on the MIUI keyboard to change the language, which is useful if you type in bilingual languages often and want to minimize movement.

Algorithm of settings:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → System system → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → keyboard MIUI.
• 🔍 Find the Space and Enter section (or Action Keys).
• 🔄 Enable the option of Double-clicking the space to change the language.
• 📲 Test in any text field: two fast taps on the space will change the layout.

This method is especially relevant for users of Xiaomi Black Shark or other gaming devices, where input speed is important. However, be careful: if you press the space too slowly, the system will perceive this as a normal press.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI for POCO This feature may conflict with the autobet space after the point. If you notice that the spaces are missing, turn off autoreplacement in the keyboard settings.

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A blank gesture

Double-clicking the gap

Voice input

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4. Set up separate languages for different applications

MIUI allows you to assign different keyboard languages to each application, for example, WhatsApp can use English layout, and Telegram — Russian, this feature is available starting with MIUI 12.5.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the desired application (for example, VKontakte).
3. Tap the default language (or language settings).
4. Specify the preferred keyboard language for this application.

This feature is useful for multilingual users, but has a limitation: it only works with the system keyboard MIUI. If you use Gboard or SwiftKey, you will have to switch manually.

5 Problem Solving: Why the Keyboard Language Doesn't Change

If the layout is stuck in one language or the switch button is missing, the reasons can be different - from a bug in the firmware to a conflict with the MIUI optimizer.

The tongue switch button has disappeared

A common problem after the MIUI update. Solutions:

• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes a simple reboot helps.
• 🛠️ Reset the keyboard settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → keyboard MIUI → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 📥 Reinstall the keyboard update: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Update packages.

The keyboard "sticks" in one language

The blame is usually:

• 🤖 Optimizer MIUI: Turn it off for the keyboard in Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → Select applications.
• 🔒 Power saving mode: add the keyboard to exceptions.
• 📱 Skin conflict: try changing the theme in Settings → Screen. → Standard theme.

Critical information for Xiaomi users with HyperOS: if after updating to this firmware stopped working language change through the space, check the version of the keyboard in Google Play. MIUI system keyboard may conflict with the version from the store - delete one of them.

Language settings are not retained

This is a problem for the POCO M4 Pro and other low-end models.

• 📁 Clear the keyboard cache: Settings → Warehouse → Application data → keyboard → Clear the cache.
• 🔧 Turn off the function Adaptive input in the keyboard settings.
• 📦 If it doesn’t work, install an alternative keyboard (such as Gboard).

6. Alternative keyboards: Gboard, SwiftKey and others

If the MIUI system keyboard doesn't work, you can use third-party solutions, which often offer more flexible language-switching settings.

Top.-3 Keyboard for Xiaomi:

• 🔹 Gboard (Google): supports up to 5 languages at a time, there is a swipe gesture on the space.
• 🔹 SwiftKey (Microsoft) can predict words in two languages.
• 🔹 Fleksy: Minimalist design with quick double tap switching.

To install an alternative keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Activate it in Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual Keyboard → Keyboard management.
3. Enable full access (confirmation will be required).
4. Click on the globe icon (🌍) language-switching.

Xiaomi with HyperOS may require additional permission for third-party keyboards in Settings → Privacy → Special Access → Text entry.

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The side of the keyboard (eg, Gboard) often work more stable system on Xiaomi with custom firmware or after informal updates.

7. Reset keyboard settings to factory

If all of these things are tried and the problem persists, a complete reset of the keyboard settings will help, and it will bring all the settings back to factory settings, but it won't affect the other data on the phone.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI keyboard (or the name of your keyboard if it is third-party).
3. Slip the vault. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action and restart the device.

After the reset, you'll have to do it again.

• 🌐 Add the right languages.
• 🔧 Set up gestures and auto-replacement.
• 📲 Connect to the cloud dictionary (if you have used it).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite), resetting the keyboard may also reset the voice input and gesture settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the language to Xiaomi