How to put the keyboard as on the iPhone on the smartphone Xiaomi: 3 working ways

Can Xiaomi make a keyboard like an iPhone – and why?

The iPhone keyboard has long been a benchmark of convenience for many users: minimalist design, smooth animations, smart autocomplete and branded "sticky" sounds when typed. Xiaomi owners on MIUI often wonder: can this experience be transferred to Android? The answer is yes, but with reservations.

Unlike iOS, where the keyboard is tightly integrated into the system, Android allows you to install third-party keyboards with extensive customization capabilities, which means that you will not just “fake” the look, but get functionality as close to the original as possible – including swipes for dialing, emoji predictions and even tactile returns as on the iPhone 15.

In this article, we’ll look at 3 proven ways to install an iPhone keyboard on Xiaomi (including the Redmi Note 12, POCO F5, Xiaomi 13T, and others on MIUI 14/15). Each method has been tested on real devices — without the deceptions and “magic” APKs that promise “100% copy” but actually slow down or steal data.

Method 1: Install the Go Keyboard (iOS-style)

The Go Keyboard app (formerly known as GO Dev Team) is one of the easiest ways to get an iPhone-style keyboard without rooting rights.It offers more than 10 iOS themes, including keyboard design, sounds and even a press animation identical to iOS 17.

To establish:

• 📱 Download Go Keyboard from Google Play (free, but there are premium themes).
• ⚙️ After installation, open the application and go to Topics → Select your favorite (e.g. iPhone 14 Style).
• 🔑 Activate the keyboard in your phone settings: Settings → Additionally. → Language and input → Current keyboard.
• 🎨 In the Go Keyboard settings, turn on: Keyboard Sound (select iOS Click) Tactile recoil (vibration as on an iPhone) Swipe for dial (analogue QuickPath)

⚠️ Warning: The free version of the Go Keyboard will feature banner ads above the keyboard, and you'll have to buy a premium version to remove them (~300₽) Or use an ad blocker such as AdGuard.

Download APK only from Google Play (not from third-party sites)

Check the permissions of the application (should not ask for SMS/contacts)

Disable the standard MIUI keyboard in the settings

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Method 2: Using Microsoft SwiftKey keyboard with iOS theme

Microsoft SwiftKey is a more advanced alternative that not only replicates the look of the iPhone, but also offers better autocomplete thanks to AI. Unlike the Go Keyboard, there are no intrusive ads here, and iOS themes look more organic.

Instructions for setting:

1. Install SwiftKey from Google Play.
2. Launch the application and go through the initial setup (select languages, allow access to the keyboard).
3. Go to Themes → Theme Gallery and find themes tagged iOS or Apple (like iOS Dark or iPhone Light).
4. In the keyboard settings, enable: Prediction of emoji (like on an iPhone) Cloud sync (so your words are saved) Keyboard height setting (standard height of iPhone - 40% of the screen)

🔹 The pluses of SwiftKey:

• 🤖 Smart autocomplete (takes into account your writing style)
• 🔒 No advertising (even in the free version)
• ☁️ Synchronization between devices (if you use a Microsoft account)

⚠️ Note: SwiftKey collects your typing data to improve predictions. If it is critical, turn off Cloud Sync in your settings and use only local vocabulary.

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Method 3: Manually create a theme for Gboard (for advanced)

If you want maximum customization, you can customize Gboard to the style of the iPhone, which takes longer, but gives you a unique result: you can fine-tune colors, sounds, and even button locations.

Steps:

1. Install Gboard from Google Play.
2. Open Gboard Settings and go to Themes → Build Your Theme.
3. Select the base background color (for iPhone it is #F2F2F7 – light gray) and the key color (#FFFFFF – white).
4. In Additional settings: Set the key size to Medium (like an iPhone); Turn off the key boundaries for minimalist appearance; turn on the sound when pressed; and select Classic (most similar to iOS).

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📌 Tip: To add a swipe for dialing (like QuickPath on an iPhone), turn on Sliding Input in Gboard settings (Settings) → Sliding input → Turn on).

Comparison of methods: what to choose?

Each of the methods has its pros and cons. Below the table will help you determine which option is right for you:

💡 Bottom Line: If you want the most similarity with minimal effort, go for the Go Keyboard. If you want the quality of autocomplete and no ads, SwiftKey. If you want the most customization, Gboard will do, but it will take time to set up.

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SwiftKey is the best balance between convenience and appearance.It doesn't copy the iPhone 100%, but offers the smartest input among the alternatives.

Frequent Problems and How to Solve Them

When you install an iPhone-style keyboard on Xiaomi, users experience common errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

1. the keyboard does not appear after installation

• 🔧 Check if it is included in the settings. → System system → Language and input → Current keyboard.
• 📱 Restart your phone - sometimes MIUI does not apply changes without rebut.
• 🚫 If the keyboard still doesn’t work, delete it and install it again (possibly a file). APK damaged).

2. Swipes (gestures) are not working

• ⚙️ In the keyboard settings, find the option Sliding or Swipe for dialing and turn it on.
• 👆 If gestures are lagging, turn off key animation - this will speed up the response.

3.The keyboard brakes or flies off

• 🧹 Clear the app's cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Keyboard name] → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Turn off unnecessary features (e.g., emoji prediction or cloud sync).
• 📉 If the problem persists, try a different keyboard (e.g., go from Go Keyboard to SwiftKey).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) Keyboards with heavy themes may slow down due to a weak processor, in which case choose lightweight themes or refuse animations.

Next Post:How to make the keyboard even closer to the iPhone

To get a full immersion in the Apple ecosystem, it's not enough just to change the keyboard. Here are some life hacks for maximum similarity:

1. Set the key sounds like on the iPhone

• 🎵 Download the sounds of the iOS set (Tock.caf and Tock.aiff files).
• 🔊 Put them in a folder. /sdcard/Ringtones phone-on.
• 📲 In the keyboard settings, select the downloaded sound in the section Sound of the keys.

2. Set up auto-replacement as on an iPhone

• 📝 In SwiftKey or Gboard, add commonly used abbreviations to the Dictionary (e.g., PJLST). → please).
• 🔤 Enable Auto Replacement and Autocorrect to the maximum level (in iOS it works more aggressively than in Android).

3.Add an Apple-style emoji

• 😊 Install the iFont app and download the Apple Color Emoji font.
• 🎨 In the keyboard settings, select this font to display emojis (not working on all Xiaomi models).

💡 Tip: If you want the entire interface of the phone to look like iOS, install an iLauncher or Lawnchair launcher with an Apple theme!

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To prevent the keyboard from moving when dialing in messengers (for example, in Telegram or WhatsApp), disable the option to Show above the keyboard for these applications in the Android settings.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions