How to change the language on the keyboard Xiaomi Pad 6: all ways in 5 minutes

Introduction: Why can’t you change your language?

Did you just buy the Xiaomi Pad 6, but when you first typed, you found that the keyboard was running in Chinese, English or some other uncomfortable language? Or maybe the language suddenly went offline after the MIUI update? This problem is familiar to many Xiaomi tablet owners - especially those who purchased the device in international versions or through informal channels.

The reasons range from basic default settings to conflict between the MIUI Keyboard system keyboard and third-party apps like Gboard or SwiftKey. In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can change your language, from standard settings to hidden features that aren’t written about in the official instructions, and how to avoid the typical bugs that can make the language fly back.

Before you get to the instructions, check: Does your Xiaomi Pad 6 run on the latest version of MIUI?Oddware often causes keyboard bugs. Up-to-date firmware can be checked in Settings → About Tablet → System Update.

Method 1: Change the language through the MIUI Keyboard settings

If you use a standard Xiaomi keyboard (MIUI Keyboard), the fastest way to change the language is through its own settings.

1. Open any application where you can type text (such as Notes or Messages).
2. Tap the input field to make the keyboard appear.
3. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the upper right corner of the keyboard - this will cause its settings.
4. Select Input Languages (or Input Languages if the interface is in English).
5. In the list of available languages, tick the necessary ones (for example, Russian, English (USA)).
6. Press Ready or Save.

Now the language can be switched directly during the set: click on the space and swipe left/right on the key - or use a special button with a globe (🌐) keyboard.

Make sure the language is added in the keyboard settings|Reboot the tablet after the changes|Check if another keyboard is installed by default|Update. MIUI Keyboard on Google Play (if available)-->

Important! On some versions of MIUI for Xiaomi Pad 6, the Input Languages option may be hidden elsewhere. If you didn't find it on the path indicated, try an alternative way:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Language and input.
2. Click on the Virtual Keyboard (or Virtual Keyboard).
3. Select MIUI Keyboard and then enter languages.

Method 2: Configure Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Many Xiaomi Pad 6 users prefer Gboard over the standard Xiaomi keyboard. If you have a Google Keyboard installed, the process of changing the language will be a little different:

1. Open Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
2. Select Gboard from the list.
3. Click on Languages (or Languages).
4. Tap on Add Keyboard and select the desired language (for example, Russian).
5. After adding, go back to the Gboard settings and turn on the Language Switch Key option.

Now, when typing, you can switch between languages by clicking on the globe button (🌐) or swipe across the space (if this feature is enabled in the settings).

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If Gboard doesn’t have the language you want, try updating the app on Google Play or installing it manually from the APKMirror site (power users only!).

The Xiaomi Pad 6 feature: on some firmware, the Gboard can conflict with the MIUI Keyboard, which causes languages to “fly off” after the reboot.

Method 3: change the system language (if the keyboard "cannot see" Russian)

Sometimes the problem isn't with the keyboard, but with the tablet itself, and if you don't have Russian (or any other input language you want) in the list of available input languages, it may not have been added to the MIUI system settings. Here's how to fix it:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Language and Region.
2. Click on Add Language (Add Language).
3. Find the language you want (e.g. Russian) and select it.
4. Drag it to the top of the list to make it the top.

After that, restart the tablet and check if the language appears in the keyboard settings. If not, try resetting the keyboard to factory settings (more on this below).

Method 4: Reset keyboard settings to factory

If languages are added but not saved or the keyboard is not working properly, resetting it will help, which will delete all user data (including the words and layout settings you learned), but often solves problems with switching languages.

For MIUI Keyboard:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find MIUI Keyboard in the list and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action and restart the tablet.

For Gboard:

1. Open Settings → Apps → Gboard.
2. Press Warehouse and Cache → Clear the Storage.
3. Then go back and select Reset Settings.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting, you will have to reconfigure the keyboard – add languages, enable auto-replacement, etc. Take screenshots of current settings in advance if they are important.

Method 5: Install a third-party keyboard (if nothing helps)

If standard methods don’t work, the last option is to install an alternative keyboard from Google Play.

• 🔹 SwiftKey supports more than 100 languages and has flexible settings.
• 🔹 Fleksy – Lightweight keyboard with gestures.
• 🔹 Multiling O Keyboard – optimized for multilingual input.

To install and configure a third-party keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
3. Include a new keyboard in the list.
4. Click on the name and add the languages you want.
5. Return to the Virtual Keyboard and select the new keyboard as the main one.

⚠️ Note: some keyboards (e.g. SwiftKey) require internet access to download language packs. Make sure that the Xiaomi Pad 6 has mobile internet or Wi-Fi enabled.

Table: comparison of keyboards for Xiaomi Pad 6

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many Xiaomi Pad 6 users experience the same problems when changing their keyboard language, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to solve them:

• 🔸 Language added, but not switched → Check if language switching is enabled in the keyboard settings. For Gboard, it's Preferences. → Language Switch Key.
• 🔸 After resetting, the tongue is reset. → Turn off battery optimization for keyboard in Settings → Annexes → Special access → Optimizing the battery.
• 🔸 No Russian language on the list → Update the firmware MIUI or install a third-party keyboard.
• 🔸 The keyboard "hangs" in one language → Clear the keyboard app cache in the settings.

Another common problem is the conflict between several keyboards, and if you have multiple keyboards installed at once (e.g. MIUI Keyboard + Gboard), the system can switch between them arbitrarily.

1. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
2. Turn off unnecessary keyboards, leaving only one main one.

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If the tablet is bought in China, the firmware may not support Russian at the system level, in which case only reflashing to the global version of MIUI (risky for beginners!) will help.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions