Quick typing on Xiaomi Redmi 9: a complete guide to speeding up printing on Android

Xiaomi Redmi 9 owners often face the problem of slow typing — especially when you need to quickly answer in the messenger, fill out a form or type a long message. The standard MIUI keyboard is not always optimized for speed printing, and gestures and voice input are disabled by default. In this article, we will discuss 7 proven ways to speed up typing on Redmi 9 without root rights and third-party firmware.

From basic keyboard settings to hidden functions MIUI 12/13 — You will learn how to reduce the time of printing. 30-50% All methods tested on Redmi. 9 (model M2003J15SC, M2004J19C And similar ones, with current firmware versions. If you're using a custom keyboard like Gboard or SwiftKey, some of the tips are fine, and we'll mark them separately.

1. Optimization of the standard MIUI keyboard

The standard MIUI keyboard on Redmi 9 has hidden settings that allow you to speed up printing without installing third-party applications.

• 🔹 Enable gesture control: go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → Current keyboard (MIUI) → Settings → Activate the swipe input option, so you can type without taking your finger off the screen.
• 🔹 Set up auto-replacement: in the same menu, find the Text Correction section and turn on Auto-Replacement" + "Predicting words. That'll reduce the number of clicks on words. 20-30%.
• 🔹 Increase the size of the keys: in the "Size and layout" select the "Big" option - this will reduce the number of errors when dialing quickly.

Pay special attention to the "Personalization" section in the keyboard settings.

• 📌 Add frequently used phrases (such as email or address) to Text templates".
• 📌 Turn off the vibration when pressed - this will speed up the keyboard's response to the 10-15 miss.
• 📌 Activate the number row at the top of the keyboard for quick access to numbers.

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If after updating MIUI the keyboard began to slow down, clear its cache in Settings → Applications → Application Management → MIUI Keyboard → Clear the cache.

A critical nuance for Redmi 9: in firmware older than MIUI 12.5, when swipe input is activated, the Russian layout may disappear. To fix this, restart the phone or reset the keyboard settings to the factory.

2. Installation of an alternative keyboard (Gboard, SwiftKey, Fleksy)

If the standard MIUI keyboard doesn't suit you, consider alternatives. Redmi 9 works best:

To install an alternative keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play (like Gboard).
2. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Current keyboard.
3. Select the keyboard installed and activate it.
4. In the settings of the new keyboard, turn on: 🔹 "Swipe to enter" (in Gboard called "Smooth input") 🔹 "Predicting the next word" 🔹 "Auto-replacement with aggressiveness 70-80%

On Redmi 9 with 3/4 GB of RAM, Gboard can slow down when multitasking, in which case it is better to choose SwiftKey or Fleksy, which consume 30-40% less resources.

3. Voice input and dictation of text

If you need to type long text (like a WhatsApp message or a social media post), voice input will save up to 70% of your time. On Redmi 9, there are two ways to activate this feature:

• 🎤 Through the standard keyboard MIUI: Open any field to type. Click on the microphone icon to the left of the space. Speak the text clearly, pause between sentences.
• 🎤 Through Google Assistant: Hold the Home button or say, "OK, Google." Click on the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen. Dictate the text, it will automatically be inserted into the input field.

For maximum accuracy:

• 📢 Speak at a normal pace, without an accent.
• 📢 Use punctuation in voice: say "point", "coma" or "new paragraph".
• 📢 In noisy places, bring your phone closer to your mouth or use headphones with a microphone.

On the Redmi 9 with a Helio G80 processor, offline recognition is slower than online. If speed is critical, turn off off offline mode in the voice input settings.

4.Gesturals and hotkeys to speed up the set

MIUI on Redmi 9 supports hidden gestures that speed up text processing.

• ✍️ Quick cursor movement: Hold a space with your finger and move the cursor left/right without lifting your finger.
• ✍️ Remove the word: swipe left on the space - the last word will be deleted.
• ✍️ Buffer insert: Hold your finger on the input field and pull down – a menu with the latest copied fragments will appear.
• ✍️ Quick access to emoji: in Gboard swipe left on the space, in a standard keyboard MIUI — click on the emoji icon.

For advanced users:

adb shell settings put secure show_ime_with_hard_keyboard 1

This command (injected via ADB) includes an additional gesture bar above the keyboard. Once executed, restart the phone.

Holding the space to move the cursor |Swipe over the space to delete the word | Double press the space for the dot (in Gboard) | Activation of the emoji swipe to the left (in MIUI keyboard)

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⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI before version 13+ Some gestures may reset. Check them after each major update.

5. Optimizing the system for smooth input

If the keyboard is slowing down or delayed when dialing, the problem may be system settings.

1. Turn off animations: Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone). Go to Settings → Additional → For Developers. Set "Window Animation Scale", "Transition Animation Scale" and "Animator Duration" on 0.5x.
2. Clear the system cache: adb shell pm clear com.miui.system Or through Settings → Memory → Clear the cache.
3. Turn off background activity of unnecessary apps: Go to Settings → Apps → App management. Select unnecessary apps (such as Mi Video or Mi Music) and turn off Autostart.

On Redmi 9 with 3GB of RAM, it is particularly important to limit background processes.Use Greenify or the built-in Optimizer in MIUI for automatic memory management.

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The most common reason for keyboard brakes on Redmi 9 is a lack of RAM. Close background apps before typing long text.

Special applications for speed dialing

If you need to type very quickly (for example, for work or streaming), consider specialized tools:

• 🚀 Flesky: supports gestures for deleting / pasting text, has a minimalist interface.

For installation:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Activate it in Settings → Language and input.
3. Be trained in gestures (if required).
4. Customize your vocabulary to suit your needs (for example, add professional terms).

Typewise performs better on Redmi 9 thanks to optimization for MediaTek processors, and in tests, the dial speed on it is 15-20% faster than on Gboard, due to the reduced distance between the keys.

7.Backup methods: external keyboards and accessories

If you need to print a lot (for example, for work), consider connecting external devices:

• ⌨️ Bluetooth keyboard: connects via Settings → Best models for Redmi 9: Xiaomi Bluetooth Keyboard (compact, touchpad) Logitech K380 (universal, suitable for a tablet)
• ⌨️ USB-keyboard OTG: plug-in USB-C → USB-A. Works with the majority. USB-keyboard.
• ⌨️ Keyboard stylus: for example, Xiaomi Mi Smart Pen (supports gestures for text editing).

To connect the Bluetooth keyboard:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone (Settings → Bluetooth).
2. Activate the pairing mode on the keyboard (usually holding the power button for 3-5 seconds).
3. Select the keyboard from the list of available devices.
4. If necessary, enter PIN-code (usually 0000 or 1234).

⚠️ Attention: when used USB-keyboard OTG Redmi 9 can run out quickly. Connect the charger when you're running long hours.

FAQ: Frequent questions about fast dialing on Redmi 9