How to change the style of the keyboard on Xiaomi: 5 method MIUI 14/15

Keyboard on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a tool for typing, but a full-fledged interface element that can and should be adapted to your needs. MIUI It offers a few built-in themes, gesture support, and even click animations, but not all users know how to activate these features. For example, after updating the system, the keyboard style is reset, or the swipe gesture for input stops working.

In this article, we will analyze all available ways to change the style of the keyboard on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO — From basic theme change to third-party keyboards with advanced settings, we will focus on nuances for different versions. MIUI (12-15) and smartphone models, where the interface may be different. If you want to make the keyboard more convenient, brighter or more functional, read on.

1. Built-in Keyboard Themes in MIUI: Where to Look and How to Apply

The easiest way to change the look of a keyboard is to use the built-in themes from Xiaomi. MIUI And you don't need to install any additional apps:

• 📱 Open any application where the keyboard appears (such as Messages or Notes).
• 🎨 Press the badge. ⚙️ Settings (cogs) on the keyboard – it is usually located in the upper right corner.
• 🖌️ Select Keyboard Themes or Style (the title may vary depending on the version) MIUI).
• 🔍 Scroll through the list of available themes and tap on the one you like. Changes will apply automatically.

V MIUI 14/15 accessible 12 standard themes, including minimalistic versions with transparent backgrounds, dark themes for AMOLED-Notice that some themes may be blocked for purchase in Topics MIUI (cost 50 before 200 ruble).

⚠️ Warning: If the keyboard slows or hangs after changing the theme, try restarting your smartphone. In rare cases, the graphic effects of new themes conflict with the shell. MIUI, Especially on budget models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3).

For users who want more options, there is a hidden feature: in some firmware, you can download additional themes through Themes. MIUI. For that:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Keyboard section (may be in the Other category).
3. Download your favorite theme and apply it through the keyboard settings.

2. Change of language and layout of the keyboard

If you need to not only change the appearance, but also add a new language or change the layout (for example, with the help of a new language). QWERTY In YTsuken, do the following:

• 🌐 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input → keyboard MIUI (Or Gboard, if you use it).
• 📝 Select the Input Languages and click Add Language.
• 🔤 Scroll through the list and mark the languages you need (e.g. English (USA), Russian, Ukrainian).
• 🔄 To switch between languages, hold the space and select the desired one in the menu that appears.

On smartphones Xiaomi with MIUI 13+ You can automatically switch the language depending on the context, for example, if you type a message in Russian but type in an English word, the keyboard will suggest changing the layout to activate it:

1. Go to the keyboard settings (⚙️ → Advanced settings).
2. Find Auto Language Replacement or Smart Switch and turn on the slider.

For users who often type in multiple languages, it is useful to be aware of the hidden gesture: swipe space left or right quickly switches layout (works in the slate). MIUI 14/15).

3. Installation of third-party keyboards: Gboard, SwiftKey and others

If built-in capabilities MIUI You don't like it, you can install an alternative keyboard from Google Play:

• 🔤 Gboard (from Google) – supports gestures, voice input and integration with Google Translate.
• ⚡ SwiftKey (from Microsoft) – known for accurate word prediction and synchronization between devices.
• 🎨 Chroom – Minimalist keyboard with customizable colors and fonts.
• 🤖 Fleksy – keyboard with extended gestures and support GIF.

To install and activate a third-party keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play (like Gboard).
2. Open Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
3. Turn on the slider next to the name of the installed keyboard.
4. Click on the keyboard icon in the bottom notification bar and select the new default keyboard.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 with) MIUI 13) after installing the third-party keyboard, vibration may disappear when pressed. To return it, go to the keyboard settings and turn on the option Tactile feedback.

Advantages of third-party keyboards:

• 🔍 Predicting words more accurately (especially in SwiftKey).
• 🎨 Advanced appearance settings (colors, fonts, sizes).
• 🌍 Built-in translator (in Gboard).
• 🔒 Synchronize the dictionary between devices (if you have an account) Google/Microsoft).

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4. Customization of gestures and additional functions

Modern keyboards on Xiaomi support gestures that speed up typing, and here are the most useful ones:

• 👆 Swipe up the key – entering numbers or symbols (for example, swipe E gives 3).
• 👈 Swipe left by space - switching the language (in) MIUI 14+).
• 👉 Swipe to the right on the space - the entry of the punctuation mark (point, comma).
• 🔄 Double tap on the space – insert point and space (as in Telegram).

To adjust or disable gestures:

1. Open the keyboard settings (⚙️ keyboard).
2. Go to Gestures or Additional Features.
3. Turn on/off the necessary options.

On smartphones with MIUI 15 has a smart input feature that analyzes your type style and suggests abbreviations for commonly used phrases. For example, if you write "Good morning!" abbreviation du can be assigned, and the keyboard will automatically substitute the full phrase:

Keyboard settings → Text abbreviations → Add a new one

For amateurs. GIF And the stickers in Gboard and SwiftKey have built-in libraries:

1. Click on the icon. 😊 (emoji) on the keyboard.
2. Go to the tab. GIF.
3. Find the right animation and tap on it.

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If the keyboard started to brake after the update MIUI, Clean her cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → keyboard MIUI → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

5 Problems and Solutions: What to Do If the Keyboard Style Doesn't Change

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that the keyboard style changes do not apply or are reset.

After the update MIUI missing some keyboard features (such as gestures or themes), try resetting your settings:

Settings → System → Resetting settings → Resetting application settings

This won’t delete your data, but it will return the standard settings for all applications, including the keyboard.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, POCO F4) after resetting the settings, you may need to re-download the keyboard themes from the Topics store MIUI, They are linked to a Mi Account.

If the problem persists, check if your device has modified firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU or Pixel Experience) installed. MIUI The solution is to install the original firmware or use a third-party keyboard.

6. Hidden keyboard chips MIUI, which you didn't know

In the keyboard MIUI There are a few hidden features that can make typing even more convenient:

• 🔍 Search for emojis by keywords: click on the icon 😊, Type in a word (such as “heart”) and select the desired emoji from the results.
• 📏 Change the size of the keyboard: press the icon ⚙️ On the keyboard and pull up or down to increase/decrease its height.
• 🔊 Voice input without Internet: in MIUI 15 Offline speech recognition (works only for the main language of the system).
• 📋 Buffer with history: hold your finger on the input field → buffer → Here are the last 20 copied elements.

For owners of smartphones with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi 13, Redmi) K60) It's good to know that in dark keyboard themes, you can turn on a completely black background to save battery life:

1. Choose the dark theme of the keyboard.
2. In the theme settings, find the option AMOLED-Optimize and turn it on.

Another little-known feature is the one-handed mode, which shifts the keyboard left or right to make it easier to type with one hand.

Keyboard settings → Layout and input → Single-handed mode

V MIUI 15 also has support for custom fonts for the keyboard, and now you can download your font (in.ttf format) and apply it to the keys. This feature is not available on all devices yet, but it can be enabled through Settings. → Screen. → font → Download the font.

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Standard keyboard MIUI Supports up to 5 simultaneously active languages, but for stable operation it is recommended to use no more than 3 languages.

7.How to create your keyboard theme (for advanced users)

If you don't like the standard themes, you can create your own.

1. Install the application KLWP Tasker (for experienced users).
2. Download the keyboard template from the community (for example, on XDA Developers).
3. Import the template and customize colors, fonts, animations.

An easier way is to use the Chroom app where you can manually configure:

• 🎨 Color of keys and background.
• 🔤 Size and font of symbols.
• 🔊 Sounds and vibrations when pressed.
• 📱 Location of buttons (for example, moving the digital keyboard to the left).

For users who want to go even further, there is a modified firmware option (e.g. Xiaomi.EU), which often adds additional themes and keyboard settings that are not available in the standard version. MIUI. However, before installing custom firmware, it is necessary:

• Back up the data.
• Unlock the bootloader (Bootloader).
• Make sure the firmware is compatible with your model.

⚠️ Note: Installing unofficial firmware may result in loss of warranty and unstable operation of the device. (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5) After the firmware may stop working Widevine L1, What will block viewing of high-resolution video on Netflix and Disney+.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the keyboard on Xiaomi