Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the need to speed up typing, whether for instant messaging, document processing or information retrieval. The standard MIUI keyboard offers several hidden features that can increase print speed by 30-50%, but many users are unaware of their existence. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to activate fast typing, including gesture settings, auto-replacements and integration with Xiaomi cloud services.
The MIUI system (versions 14 and later) is a flexible keyboard settings that can vary depending on the smartphone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO F5, Xiaomi 14) and regional firmware. We will look at universal methods that work on most devices, and also pay attention to the specific nuances for Chinese and global versions of the software. If you want to not just type faster, but do it with minimal errors, read on.
1. Enable quick dialing in the standard MIUI keyboard
Xiaomi's base keyboard (MIUI Keyboard app) already contains tools for accelerated input, but they are often disabled by default.
- Open any field to enter text (for example, in Messages or Notes).
- Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to go into settings.
- Select Languages and Entering → MIUI Keyboard.
- Activate options: 🔹 Swipe input (allows you to drive your finger on the keys without interruption) 🔹 Auto-replacement (corrects typos in real time) 🔹 Predicting text (proposes words before entering them) 🔹 Quick phrases (saved templates for frequently used expressions)
For maximum efficiency, it is recommended to enable cloud-based keyboard sync (in the same settings menu) to allow the device to remember your frequently used words and phrases even after resetting. Please note: the feature is only available when you log in to Mi Account.
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On devices with firmware for the Chinese market (CN ROM), the option “Quick phrases” may not be available – it is replaced by the function “Text templates” in the “Additional” section.
2. Use of gestures for accelerated input
In addition to the standard keyboard features, MIUI supports gesture commands that significantly speed up the work with text:
- 👆 Double-touch space – inserts a point and a space (analogue of pressing. + Space).
- 👆 Swipe left by space - moves the cursor one word back.
- 👆 Swipe to the right by space - highlights the last entered word.
- 👆 Retaining the comma key – opens the menu of quick access to punctuation marks.
These gestures work in all applications that use the system keyboard. To activate them, go to Settings → Additional → Keyboard gestures and enable the appropriate options. On some models (POCO X5, Redmi K60), these settings may be in the Special Features → Physical Interaction section.
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⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13 and below, the swipe-by-space gesture may conflict with the language change function, in which case, turn off the swipe option to change the language in the keyboard settings.
3. Set up quick phrases and text templates
The quick phrase feature allows you to save frequently used texts (such as an address, email or greeting) and paste them with a single touch.
- Open the keyboard settings (Settings → System → Language and input → MIUI Keyboard → Quick Phrases).
- Click Add a phrase and enter the text (for example, My address: Lenina St., 10).
- Specify abbreviation (for example, @address).
- Save the template. Now, when you enter the abbreviation, any field will have a hint with the full phrase.
It is useful for business users to create templates for:
- 📧 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
- 📍 Geolocations (e.g., @work for office address)
- 💳 Bank details
- 📞 Telephone numbers with formatting
How to import templates from another device?
On devices with MIUI 15, it became possible to sync templates through the Mi Account, which eliminates the need for manual transfer when changing the phone.
4.Alternate keyboards: Gboard and SwiftKey
If the standard Xiaomi keyboard doesn’t suit you, consider third-party solutions with advanced quick dial features:
| keyboard | Advantages | Deficiencies | Download link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gboard (Google) | 🔹 Integration with Google Translate 🔹 Support for gesture input 🔹 Cloud dictionary | High energy consumption | Play Market |
| SwiftKey (Microsoft) | 🔹 Adaptive text prediction 🔹 Supported themes AMOLED 🔹 Synchronization between devices | Advertising in the free version | Play Market |
| Fleksy | 🔹 Minimalist design 🔹 Extended gestures 🔹 Support for extensions | Fees paid | Play Market |
To install a third-party keyboard:
- Download the app from the Play Market.
- Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
- Turn on the new keyboard and set it by default.
⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI for the Chinese market (CN ROM) Installation of third-party keyboards can be blocked by default. To unlock this option, activate the Installation option from unknown sources in the security settings.
5. Optimizing the system for smooth input
The slow response of the keyboard is often not related to the settings, but to the overall state of the system.
- 📱 Clear the keyboard cache: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management. Find the keyboard. MIUI (Click Clear Cache and Clear Data (Warning: This will reset all saved words!).
- 🔄 Turn off animations: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times to turn on the developer mode → Additionally. → For developers → The scale of the animation (set) 0.5x)
- 🔋 Activate Performance Mode: Settings → Battery → Performance mode.