How to quickly change the keyboard layout on Xiaomi: all ways

Why Xiaomi does not switch the keyboard layout and how to fix it

Problems with switching layouts on Xiaomi smartphones are one of the most common complaints of users, most often due to the features of the MIUI firmware, where the standard keyboard Xiaomi Keyboard behaves differently from the usual Gboard or SwiftKey. For example, on some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro), switching languages can work through a long tap to the space, and on others through a switch key swipe. If you find that the layout does not change or the desired language disappears, do not rush to blame the device: in 90% of cases, the problem is solved by setting.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to change the layout – from basic to hidden functions. MIUI. You will learn how to add a new language, configure hotkeys, fix bugs with the disappearance of layouts after updating, and what to do if the keyboard automatically returns to English layout when you enter passwords. POCO base MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS.

Method 1: Standard switching layout on Xiaomi Keyboard

If you use a standard Xiaomi Keyboard, switching languages may be different from the usual Gboard.

• 🔹 Long tap on space: press the space key to open the language selection menu. This method works on most models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M4 Pro).
• 🔹 Switch button: if there is an icon of the globe to the left of the space (🌐), Put it on the back to change the layout.
• 🔹 Swipe keyboard: on some versions MIUI You can swipe left/right on the switching button.

If the switch button suddenly disappears, check the settings:

1. Open any text field (for example, in Notes).
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ (gear) on the keyboard to open its settings.
3. Go to Languages and Enter → Keyboard Management → Xiaomi Keyboard.
4. Make sure that the required layouts are included in the Active Languages section.

Long tap on space calls language menu |

Button 🌐 visible to the left of the gap|

Settings include the required languages |

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⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70) The standard keyboard can automatically hide the rarely used languages. To return them, go to Settings. → Additionally. → Languages and input → Frequency of use and reset statistics.

Method 2: Switch to Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Many users prefer Gboard because of its flexibility and interface, and if you want to switch to it, too:

1. Download Gboard from Google Play.
2. Open Settings → System and device → Languages and input → Current keyboard.
3. Select Gboard from the list.
4. Return to the text box, tap the keyboard icon in the notification bar and select Gboard.

Now for the change of layout:

• 🔹 Slip on the button with the globe (🌐) near-space.
• 🔹 Or swipe left/right over the space (setting is included in Gboard Settings). → Input of text → Gestures).

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If the layout does not switch after installing Gboard, check:

• 🔹 Is the language enabled in the Gboard settings (Settings) → Languages).
• 🔹 Does the keyboard conflict with the power saving mode (turn off optimization for Gboard in Settings) → Battery → Optimization).

Method 3: Hot keys and gestures for quick switching

On Xiaomi, you can configure convenient ways to change the layout without unnecessary taps:

For the Xiaomi Keyboard:

• 🔹 Double tap on Shift: Enable in Keyboard Settings → Additionally. → Fast-switching of languages.
• 🔹 Swipe on the key "123": on some versions MIUI Swipe left on this button changes language.

For Gboard:

• 🔹 Swipe by space: include in Settings → Input of text → Gestures → Swipe on the space key.
• 🔹 Voice switching: Say "switch to Russian" (works with voice input).

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If your Xiaomi suddenly disappeared the language switch button, try resetting the keyboard settings: go to Settings → Apps → Manage apps → Xiaomi Keyboard → Storage → Clear data. This will restore default settings without affecting other system data.

On models with HyperOS (Xiaomi) 13T, Redmi Note 12 has a smart switching feature: the keyboard automatically changes the language based on context (for example, if you started typing in English in the browser address bar). → Additionally. → Adaptive input.

Method 4: Fixing layout bugs after MIUI update

After major MIUI updates (e.g., 13-to-14), users often find that:

• 🔹 Added languages are missing.
• 🔹 The keyboard automatically returns to the English layout.
• 🔹 The switching button becomes inactive.

Here's how to fix it:

1. Reset keyboard settings: Settings → Apps → Application Management → Xiaomi Keyboard → Storage → Clear data Attention: this will remove all user words from the dictionary.
2. Reinstall Language Packages: Settings → Additional → Language and Input → Languages → Add Language Remove Old Languages and Add Them Again.
3. Reverse to the previous version of the keyboard: If the problem occurred after the Xiaomi Keyboard update, download the old version APK from APKMirror and install it manually (allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Security).

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F5, Redmi K60) after resetting the keyboard settings, the function may disappear T9-To get it back, restart your device or update the Contacts app via Google Play.

Method 5: Configure layout for specific applications

Sometimes the layout is only reset in certain applications (e.g. Telegram or WhatsApp), because MIUI saves separate settings for each text field to fix:

1. Open the problem app and call the keyboard.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ on the keyboard and select Settings for this application.
3. Make sure that the language you want is included in the Active Languages section.
4. Turn off the Remember Language option for this app if it is active.

For Gboard:

• 🔹 Go to Gboard Settings → Additionally. → Settings for applications.
• 🔹 Select the app from the list and prioritize the languages.

If the problem only occurs in Google Chrome or Mi Browser, try:

• 🔹 Clear the browser cache (Settings) → Annexes → browser → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 🔹 Disable Autocomplete function in browser settings.

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The “Remember Language for This App” setting in Xiaomi Keyboard often conflicts with multilingual chats. If you communicate in multiple languages on the same app (like Telegram), disable this option to avoid automatic switching.

Method 6: Alternative Keyboards for Xiaomi

If standard solutions don’t help, consider alternative keyboards with advanced features:

To install an alternative keyboard:

1. Download it from Google Play.
2. Activate in Settings → System and Device → Languages and Input → Current Keyboard.
3. Configure the languages and hotkeys in the app menu.

On Xiaomi with HyperOS, some keyboards (like SwiftKey) may conflict with system services. If the keyboard doesn't appear on the list of available ones after installation, try:

• 🔹 Reset the device.
• 🔹 Clear the cache of Google Play Services.
• 🔹 Install the keyboard as a system application through ADB (power-user).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Here are the common mistakes that users make when setting up a layout on Xiaomi:

• 🔹 Ignoring updates: unupdated Xiaomi Keyboard may not work properly. Check for updates on Google Play.
• 🔹 Keyboard conflict: If the Xiaomi Keyboard and Gboard are active at the same time, the system can confuse settings.
• 🔹 Regional restrictions: on some models for Xiaomi Keyboard (for example, the global version of Redmi Note 11), Russian may be hidden.
• 🔹 Energy conservation: MIUI aggressively optimizes background work. Add keyboard to exceptions (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications).

⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi.eu or custom firmware, the layout problem may be due to the lack of language packs. TWRP or download the official MIUI Language Pack from the forum xiaomi.eu.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions