How to put an iOS keyboard on Xiaomi: 4 working ways + iPhone-setting

Are you used to the iPhone keyboard and want to bring it to your Xiaomi? or are you just looking for an alternative to the standard one. MIUI-Keyboard with minimalist design and familiar gestures? Install iOS-keyboard on Xiaomi in several ways – from simple change theme in Gboard to deep customization through third-party applications and even emulation of system input.

In this article, we will examine all the current methods of 2026, including official and non-obvious tricks.

• 🎨 Configure Gboard or SwiftKey to iOS style without root rights;
• 📱 Install third-party keyboards with exact copying of iPhone design;
• 🔧 Implementing System Changes Through ADB (for advanced users);
• ⚠️ Avoid common mistakes that break text entry on Xiaomi.

Important: Not all methods are equally secure, for example, modifying system files can lead to loss of warranty or unstable smartphone performance, and we will note the risks in each section.

1.The way for beginners: the iOS theme in Gboard or SwiftKey

The easiest and safest method is to use popular keyboards (Gboard from Google or SwiftKey from Microsoft) with preinstalled themes for iOS. This will not give a 100% copy, but visually bring the interface closer to the iPhone.

How it works:

• 📲 Install Gboard or SwiftKey from Google Play;
• 🎨 Choose a theme with minimalist design (e.g., "iOS Dark" or "Minimal White");
• ⚙️ Adjust keyboard height, sounds and vibrations for iPhone.

Step-by-step instructions for Gboard:

1. Download Gboard from Google Play.
2. Open the app and go to Topics → Theme Gallery.
3. In the search, type "iOS" or "Minimal".
4. Choose your favorite theme (e.g., “iOS 16 Style” from the community).
5. Return to the main settings and disable the "Show the line with numbers" (in iOS it is not).
6. Activate "Gestural gestures to move the cursor" (like on iPhone).

SwiftKey has a similar algorithm, but the themes are downloaded separately from the Design section. Please note that some themes may be paid.

Make sure the keyboard is set as the main one in Settings → System system → Language and input|

Disable the system keyboard MIUI avoidance of conflict|

Check out the reviews on the topic (some may be slowing down)|

Backup keyboard settings (in Gboard: Settings) → Backup)

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2. Third-party keyboards with exact copying of iOS

If you don't like themes in Gboard, you can install specialized keyboards that repeat iOS as much as possible.

• 🍎 iOS Keyboard for Android (from ColorOS) – almost a full copy, including animations;
• 🔄 AnySoftKeyboard with the plugin "iOS Layout";
• 🎨 Chroom - customizable keyboard with presets for iOS.

Let’s look at the iOS Keyboard for Android:

1. Download. APK from the official ColorOS website (app removed from Google Play following Apple complaints).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Install APK and open the app.
4. In the keyboard settings, turn on: 🔘 "Vibration when pressed (like on iPhone); 🔘 "Keyboard sound (select "iOS Click"); 🔘 "Hide the sentence string" (in iOS it is not by default).

Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Maximum similarity to iOS (including key animations);
• ✅ No need for root rights;
• ✅ It works on all Xiaomi models (including Redmi and X-rays). POCO).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Text prediction bugs are possible (Apple and Google algorithms differ);
• ❌ Some features (like QuickPath) work differently than on iPhone.

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If the keyboard doesn't appear after installation, restart your smartphone and re-select it in the input settings. Xiaomi sometimes requires you to turn off battery optimization for the keyboard application (Settings) → Annexes → Battery management → No restrictions).

3. Manually modifying system fonts and animations (requires unlocking the bootloader)

For advanced users willing to sacrifice the warranty, there is a way to change the system files that display the keyboard, which will bring not only the visuals, but also the behavior of the keys to iOS.

⚠️ Attention: This method requires:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (bootloader);
• 🛠️ Root rights (via Magisk);
• 💻 Knowledge of working with ADB and system file editor.

If you are ready, follow the instructions:

1. Unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi through the official tool (can take up to 7 days to wait).
2. Install Magisk to obtain root rights.
3. Download modified iOS system fonts (for example, SF Pro) and animation files.
4. Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute the commands: adb shell su mount -o rw,remount /system cp /sdcard/Download/SF-Pro.ttf /system/fonts/ chmod 644 /system/fonts/SF-Pro.ttf reboot
5. After the reboot, install the iOS Keyboard (from the previous section) – now the fonts and animations will be as close as possible to the iPhone.

The risks of this method:

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Changing system files is the last resort, and 90% of the time, a third-party keyboard with an iOS theme is enough. №2).

4. Emulation of iOS keyboard through ADB (rootless)

If you do not want to risk unlocking the bootloader, but are ready to dig a little into the settings, you can use it. ADB to emulate some of the features of the iOS keyboard, such as turning off vibration when pressed (in iOS it is shorter) or changing the height of the keyboard.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Android Platform Tools installed;
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on Xiaomi (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB);
• 🔌 USB-TypeC Cable (preferably original).

Commands for setting:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute: Adb devices (your device should appear).
2. Change the height of the keyboard (for example, by 40% screen: adb shell settings put secure keyboard_height 400 (significance 400 pick up under your screen).
3. Turn off vibration when pressed: adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 0
4. Turn on the keys (like on iPhone): adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 1

These commands will temporarily change the behavior of any active keyboard (including Gboard or Gboard). MIUI-To get it back, use the keyboard:

adb shell settings delete secure keyboard_height


adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 1

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If the keyboard becomes too high or low after the commands, experiment with the value. keyboard_height (for example, 350 or 450).

5. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To facilitate the choice, we will bring all the ways in a table with pros and cons:

Selection recommendations:

• 🆕 If you are a beginner, start with that in Gboard. №1).
• 🔄 If you want maximum similarity without risks, install the iOS Keyboard. №2).
• 🛠️ If you are ready for experiments and have a backup, try it. ADB (method №4).
• ⚠️ Modifying system files (method) №(3) leave it to the last resort.

Typical problems and their solutions

When installing an iOS keyboard on Xiaomi, users encounter several common errors.

Problem 1: The keyboard does not appear after installation.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 13/14 There's a bug that keeps new keyboards from activating:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the keyboard installed and click "Clear Cache".
3. Back to Settings → System system → Language and input and re-select the keyboard.
4. If it doesn’t help, restart your smartphone.

Problem 2: Emojis or text predictions don’t work.

This is because Apple's and Android's algorithms are different.

• 🔄 In the keyboard settings, turn off "Text Prediction" and use Gboard to enter;
• 📲 Install a separate emoji app (e.g. iFont);
• 🔧 If you are using iOS Keyboard, upgrade to the latest version (developers regularly fix bugs).

Problem 3: After the update MIUI keyboard dropped.

⚠️ Attention: Updates MIUI They often reset the settings of third-party keyboards before updating:

• Make a backup of keyboard settings (in Gboard: Settings) → Backup);
• Remember which keyboard was active by default.
• After the update, re-activate the keyboard in the settings.

7.Alternatives: Other Ways to Bring Xiaomi Closer to iPhone

If you like not only the keyboard, but also other iOS elements, you can go further:

1. Launcher under iOS

Install a launcher with an iPhone interface, for example:

• 📱 Launcher iOS 16 (copy home screen and animations);
• 🔄 X Launcher (supports widgets like on iOS);
• 🎨 iLauncher (minimalist design).

2. Sounds and notifications

Download the iOS sound pack (like Google Play’s “iPhone Ringtone”) and install them via:

1. Settings → Sound. → rington;
2. Settings → Notifications → The sound of notifications.

3 Fonts

Change the system font to San Francisco (iOS font) via the iFont app:

1. Download iFont from Google Play;
2. Download the font. SF Pro;
3. Apply it through Settings → Screen → Font.

4 Animations

To change transition animations (like on iPhone) you will need:

• 🔓 Unlocked loader;
• 📱 Modified kernel (e.g. Perseus for Xiaomi);
• 🛠️ Editor of build.prop.

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Xiaomi’s full iPhone transformation requires deep customization and is fraught with loss of stability.Start with the launcher and keyboard – this is usually enough for comfortable use.

FAQ: Frequent questions