How to turn off the automatic capital letter on Xiaomi smartphones: the complete guide

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You type a message on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 Pro, and the keyboard stubbornly replaces the first letter with a capital one — even when you need to write hello with a small one? It's not a bug, but a feature of the autocorrection system, which is included by default in MIUI and most keyboards, and the reasons for this behavior lie in language settings, keyboard parameters, and even in Xiaomi's proprietary algorithms.

The problem is relevant for all models, from the budget Redmi 10A to the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Most often, autocapital letters appear after a point, at the beginning of a new sentence or when entering usernames / passwords. But there are less obvious triggers, for example, after a colon or when you move to a new line in instant messengers. In this article, we will discuss 5 ways to disable the automatic capital letter - from basic settings to hidden developer parameters.

Spoiler: 80 percent of the time, a simple keyboard setting helps, but sometimes you have to dig deeper — especially if you're using Gboard or third-party keyboards like SwiftKey. And for device owners on MIUI 14, we've created a separate section to take into account the latest firmware changes.

Method 1: Disabling autocapital letters in the standard MIUI keyboard

If you haven't installed a third-party keyboard, you're using the MIUI keyboard, which has auto-capitalization tucked away in an unobvious way, and many users have not known it exists for years. Here's how to find it:

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in Messages or Notes).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to open its settings.
3. Go to the Text Input section → Auto-replacement.
4. Find the item Automatically with a capital letter and turn off the slider.

Then check the keyboard, and now after the dot or at the beginning of the message, the letter should remain lowercase. If the option is not available in your version of MIUI, then the manufacturer has removed it in the latest updates (relevant to MIUI 13/14 on some models).

Open field for entering text|The gear on the keyboard is pressed.|Found section "Auto-replacement"|Deactivated item "Automatically with capital letter"-->

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI for POCO And Black Shark can be called something else, like Auto Capital, or Start sentences with a capital, and if you don't find it, try searching by settings (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner).

Method 2: Setting up Gboard (Google keyboard)

Gboard is the most popular alternative to the standard keyboard on Xiaomi, which is set for advanced functionality, but autocapital letters are also turned on by default.

1. Open Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
2. Select Gboard from the keyboard list.
3. Go to Text Input. → Auto-replacement.
4. Turn off the option Automatically with a capital letter.

There's an added nuance in Gboard: if you use multiple languages, auto-capital settings can be reset when you switch layouts. To avoid this, go through each language in the Languages section and turn off the option separately for each.

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If after disabling autocapital letters, the keyboard still corrects the register, try clearing its cache in Settings. → Annexes → Application management → [keyboard] → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

Method 3: Reset keyboard settings to factory

Sometimes the keyboard settings get lost after updating MIUI or installing new applications. If previous methods didn't work, try resetting the keyboard to factory settings. This won't delete your text patterns, but will return all hidden settings to their original state.

Instructions for the standard MIUI keyboard:

1. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
2. Select the MIUI Keyboard (or the POCO Keyboard if you have a device in this line).
3. Press More. → Resetting settings.
4. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

For Gboard, the path will be different:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Gboard in the list and select Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Data (this will delete all custom dictionaries!).

⚠️ Warning: Gboard reset removes all saved words and phrases from your personal vocabulary.If you use non-standard terms frequently (such as nicknames in games or professional jargon), export the vocabulary to Gboard Settings first. → Dictionary → Exports.

Method 4: Using Developer Mode (for Advanced)

If none of these methods worked, the problem may lie in the system settings of MIUI. In rare cases, autocapital letters are controlled at the firmware level — especially on devices with custom builds or beta versions of MIUI.

Activate it like this:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and click on it 7 times in a row.
3. Return to the main settings menu and a new section for developers will appear.

Now follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings. → For developers.
2. Find the option to turn off autocomplete text (or turn off autocorrect system).
3. Activate it and restart the device.

On devices with MIUI 14 and the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chips (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), you may also need to disable the option of Optimizing your text input in the developer settings, which is responsible for predictive input and sometimes conflicts with the keyboard settings.

Method 5: Alternative keyboards without autocapital letters

If you're fighting the settings MIUI If you don't get any results, consider changing the keyboard. Some apps don't have autocapitalization or allow you to flexibly configure it.-3 variant:

• 🔹 AnySoftKeyboard is an open keyboard with minimalist design and full control over auto-replacement.
• 🔹 Fleksy is a keyboard with an emphasis on typing speed. Autocap letters are turned off in Settings → Autocorrection.
• 🔹 Chroom – lightweight keyboard without unnecessary features, ideal for those who want minimalism.

Installation of an alternative keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual Keyboard → Keyboard management.
3. Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.
4. Launch the keyboard, open its settings and turn off all autocorrect options.

The advantage of this method is that you not only get control of the register, but also additional features such as swipes for entering or support for rare languages. However, note that some keyboards (for example, Fleksy) may collect data about your input to improve predictions, as indicated in their privacy policy.

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Alternative keyboards are the most reliable way to get rid of autocapital letters, but require the installation of third-party software. Before choosing, check the reviews about the stability of work on MIUI (some keyboards are bugged on firmware with a POCO Launcher shell).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many Xiaomi users face the same problems when trying to disable autocapital letters, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

• 🚫 Wrong keyboard: You turn off settings in Gboard and use a standard keyboard MIUI (Solution: Check which keyboard is currently active, and its name appears in the status bar when you type in text.
• 🚫 Cash not cleared: After changing settings, the keyboard continues to work the old way.Solution: Clear the keyboard app cache in Settings → Annexes.
• 🚫 Language conflicts: Autocapital letters are only enabled in one language (e.g. Russian, but not English).Solution: Turn off the option separately for each language in the keyboard settings.
• 🚫 Update resets: After update MIUI Solution: Reset the settings or roll back to the previous firmware version.

Another typical situation is that autocapital letters only appear in certain applications (like WhatsApp or Telegram), which is because some messengers have their own autocorrect algorithms.

1. Open the settings of the problem application.
2. Find the Chat → Text and Media section (or similar).
3. Turn off options like Autoformat text or Smart input.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions