How to put a sign «№» On the phone Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions

Owners of Xiaomi smartphones – from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Mi 13 Ultra – regularly face the same problem: where is the number sign hiding (№) Unlike physical PC keyboards, where the symbol is on the same key as the 3, on phones, its location depends on the version. MIUI, In this article, we'll look at all the actual input methods. № — standard to little-known.

Xiaomi is a feature that the manufacturer often modify the standard Gboard keyboard (Google) or uses its own. MIUI Keyboard, that's why you're on the way to the symbol. № It can be different even on devices of the same line. POCO F5 The sign is hidden in additional characters, and on Redmi 12 it can be entered through a long press on the number 3.

1. Standard method: via digital keyboard

The most obvious method is to use a digital layout, which works on 90% of Xiaomi devices regardless of the MIUI version (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14).

1. Open any field to enter text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Switch the keyboard to the digital layout – press the button?123 (or 123 depending on the version).
3. Find the key with the number 3 and hold it with your finger for 1-2 seconds.
4. In the pop-up window, select the symbol №.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro instead № If you press 3 long, you may see a # sign. In this case, move on to the next method.

If you have a Gboard keyboard installed (from Google), the algorithm is similar, but the appearance of the buttons may vary slightly.

1. Press the comma (,) on the keyboard.
2. In the menu, select the keyboard settings.
3. Look at the name at the top of the screen: MIUI Keyboard or Gboard.

2. Alternative method: through symbols and emoticons

If a long press on 3 does not work, try to find the № This is a universal approach for all versions. MIUI and keyboard types.

• 📱 Open the keyboard in any application.
• 🔢 Press the button?123 (or =<), to switch to digital layout.
• 🔍 Find the icon. =\< (usually in the lower left corner) and tap it – this will open up additional characters.
• 🔢 Scroll up or sideways (depending on the orientation of the screen) and find № technically-marked.

On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global symbol № It can be on the second tab of additional characters. If you don't find them right away, scroll to the right.

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If you use the sign often №, Add it to the clipboard or text templates (in the keyboard settings) and save time when you re-enter.

3. Hidden combination: via the letter "X" (for MIUI Keyboard)

This method only works on the MIUI Keyboard and is not dokumented in Xiaomi’s official instructions. It is based on layout features where some characters are duplicated under the letters.

Instructions:

1. Switch to the Russian layout (if it is not active).
2. Find the letter X (or x) on the keyboard.
3. Hold it for 1-2 seconds.
4. In the pop-up menu, select № (It usually appears next to # and §).

This method is especially useful for owners of Redmi 10A, POCO M4 Pro and other budget models, where standard methods may not work due to simplified firmware.

4. Entering through Unicode (for advanced users)

If none of the above methods worked, you can enter № It's a universal method that works on any device, including Xiaomi.

Sequence of action:

1. Hold the text input field and select Insert (or open any note-taking app).
2. Copy the symbol from here: № (Just highlight it and click Copy).
3. Put it in the right place.

Alternatively, if you need to enter the code manually:

U+2116

But it will require a special application to enter Unicode characters (for example, Unicode Pad from Google Play).

5. Use of third-party keyboards

If standard methods don’t work, consider installing an alternative keyboard.

• 🔹 Gboard (from Google) - a sign № is in additional characters (long press on 3 or through the tab) =<).
• 🔹 SwiftKey (from Microsoft) – supports fast access to the Internet № via symbol settings.
• 🔹 Fleksy – allows you to add frequently used characters to quick access.

To install a third-party keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play (like Gboard).
2. Run it and follow the setup instructions.
3. In the phone settings go to System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
4. Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A 2GB of RAM: Third-party keyboards can run slower than standard keyboards due to memory limitations. Check compatibility reviews with your model before installing.

6 Problems and Solutions: What to Do When a Sign № not displayed

Sometimes a symbol № It may not be administered even after all the instructions have been followed:

If the problem persists, reset the keyboard settings:

1. Go to Settings → System → Language and input.
2. Select your keyboard (such as MIUI Keyboard).
3. Click Reset Settings or Clear Data.
4. Reboot the phone.

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If after all the manipulations the symbol № Check if the phone has a child firmware or regional restrictions (for example, on devices for India or China).

Comparison of sign entry methods № different models of Xiaomi

We tested all the methods on popular Xiaomi devices and compiled a compatibility table:

As can be seen from the table, the universal solution for all models is to use the tab =< or install Gboard.

FAQ: Frequent questions about entering a sign № Xiaomi