How to remove auto-correction on Xiaomi: a complete guide for all versions of MIUI

Automatic text correction on Xiaomi smartphones is often a source of irritation: instead of the right words, the system stubbornly substitutes its options, and rare names or terms are replaced with meaningless combinations. This feature is especially annoying to users who actively text in messengers or work with professional vocabulary. Fortunately, MIUI has several ways to disable or adjust auto-correction - from standard keyboard parameters to profound changes in system settings.

Complicating the problem is that MIUI is regularly updated, and the location of the desired menu items may differ depending on the firmware version (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14) and the smartphone model (Redmi Note 11, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13, etc.). In this article, we will analyze all current methods, including hidden settings that are not obvious at first glance, you will learn how to completely deactivate autocorrection, disable it only for individual applications or customize it for your needs - for example, leave typos, but remove the replacement of specific terms.

Why is Xiaomi Auto-Clear Fixing Wrong?

MIUI autocorrect algorithms are based on two components: the built-in Gboard keyboard (from Google) or the proprietary Mi Keyboard, and a system dictionary that learns from your writing style.

• 🔄 Dictionary conflict: If you use multiple input languages at the same time (e.g. Russian) + English, the system can confuse context and substitute words from the wrong language.
• 📱 Learning from mistakes: MIUI Remembers frequently used words, but if you once agreed to a wrong fix, the algorithm will repeat the error.
• 🔍 No specialized terms: Medical, technical or professional terms are often absent from the basic vocabulary, so they are replaced by "similar" variants.
• 🔄 Firmware updates: After major updates MIUI Keyboard settings can be reset and auto-correct is switched on again.

Interestingly, on some models (such as the POCO F4 or Xiaomi 12T), the problem is exacerbated by performance optimizations: the system aggressively caches autocorrection suggestions to speed up input, but this leads to a fixation on the wrong options. In such cases, not only disabling the function, but also resetting the keyboard cache – this we will discuss in one of the following sections.

Method 1: Disabling Auto-Correction in Standard Keyboard Settings

The most obvious method is to deactivate autocorrect via the keyboard menu, which is suitable for both the popular Gboard and Mi Keyboard, and it is important that the path to settings may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI.

For Gboard (installed by default on most global firmware):

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in Messages or Notes).
2. Touch the badge. ⚙️ (gear) on the keyboard panel to open the settings.
3. Go to the section Correction of text (or Text correction in English).
4. Turn off the switches: 🔘 Auto-correction (Auto-correction) 🔘 Show suggestions (show suggestion strip) 🔘 Personalized suggestions (personalized suggestions)

For the Mi Keyboard (branded Xiaomi keyboard):

1. Press the space on the keyboard and select the keyboard settings (or Keyboard settings).
2. Go to the text input → Correction.
3. Turn it off: 🔘 Automatic correction 🔘 Input tips 🔘 Adaptive input (if any)

If the auto-correct continues to work after the shutdown, try resetting the keyboard settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Gboard or Mi Keyboard in the list.
3. Select Warehouse → Clear the cache and Reset the settings.

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If you use two languages frequently but auto-correct them, add a second language as the main language in your keyboard settings.

Method 2: Configuring the dictionary and learning the keyboard

Turning off auto-correction completely is a radical solution, and if you want to correct typos but don't want to put up with changing specific words, you can add your terms to the dictionary or edit existing ones, which is especially useful for health care professionals, programmers or gamers who use unique vocabulary.

For Gboard:

1. Open the keyboard settings (as in Method 1).
2. Go to the dictionary. → Personal dictionary.
3. Press. + And add words that are often misplaced: 📌 MIUI (So I don't have to replace it with MYUI") 📌 POCO (instead of") 📌 GitHub (so it doesn't break into Git Hub")

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For Mi Keyboard:

1. In the keyboard settings, select the User's Dictionary.
2. Add problem words manually or import from the file (.txt format).
3. To reset the training, go to Data Reset → Clear user data.

Important: If you use a third-party keyboard (like SwiftKey or Fleksy), the auto-correct settings may be in a separate app menu, in which case standard MIUI methods won’t help – you need to configure directly in the keyboard application.

Method 3: Disable Auto-Correction via ADB (for power users)

If standard settings don't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to debug, which allows you to deeply interfere with system settings, but requires connecting your smartphone to your computer and basic command line knowledge, and the advantage of this method is that it works even on custom firmware and modified versions of MIUI.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your smartphone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI version until the notification "You've become a developer" appears.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

ADB Tools

adb shell settings put secure spell_checker_enabled 0

This command disables the spell checker system.

adb shell settings put secure text_correction 0

Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause system failures. Before executing commands, back up your data through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Method 4: Using third-party keyboards without auto-fixing

If the built-in solutions don't work, you can install an alternative keyboard where auto-correcting is either absent or flexible.

• 🎯 AnySoftKeyboard: Open source, minimalist design, ability to disable all "smart" features. Supports gestures and themes.
• 🎯 Simple Keyboard: Ultra-light keyboard with no extra features, perfect for users who value privacy.
• 🎯 FlorisBoard: Modular open-source keyboard that allows you to disable autocorrects separately for each language.
• 🎯 Hacker's Keyboard: Full-size keyboard (like on a PC), no auto-fix. Popular among programmers.

To install a third-party keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play or APKMirror (if Play Market is not available).
2. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Current keyboard.
3. Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.
4. In the settings of the new keyboard, turn off: 🔘 Auto-correction 🔘 Prediction of text 🔘 Personalized clues

Warning: Some keyboards (e.g. SwiftKey) may still retain your input history even after auto-correcting is disabled. If privacy is critical, choose no-log applications (e.g. Simple Keyboard).

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The keyboard side not only solves the problem of auto-correction, but also often offers unique features: support for rare languages, layout customization or integration with cloud services.

Method 5: Reset keyboard settings to factory

If auto-correcting is unpredictable (for example, replacing words with random characters or ignoring your settings), a complete keyboard reset will help, which removes all user data, including words added to the dictionary and input history.

For Gboard:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Gboard → Storage.
2. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
3. Confirm the action. The keyboard will return to factory settings.

For Mi Keyboard:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → Mi Keyboard.
2. Select Warehouse. → Clear all data.
3. Reset the device.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting, you will have to reconfigure the keyboard — add languages, connect sync (if used) and adjust the layout. Save screenshots of current settings in advance or export the dictionary if possible.

If the reset didn’t help, try reinstalling the keyboard:

• For Gboard: Remove Updates to Settings → Annexes → Gboard → ⋮ → Remove updates, then update the app through Play Market.
• For Mi Keyboard: Disable the app in the settings, restart the phone and turn it back on.

Disabling Auto-Correction in Specific Applications

Sometimes autocorrection only interferes with individual messengers or browsers, and in such cases, you can turn it off selectively without affecting other applications.

• 💬 WhatsApp/Telegram: Open the chat room and tap the input field to make the keyboard appear. ⚙️ on the keyboard and turn off auto-correct only for this app (if the function is supported). Telegram can also turn off "smart" prompts in chat settings: Three dots → Management → Turn off the clues.
• 🌐 Google Chrome/Xiaomi Browser: In the browser address bar, auto-correct is disabled through the keyboard settings (see Method) 1). For forms on sites, use the Disable Autocorrect extension (available for Chrome).
• 📝 Google Docs/Word: In the mobile version of Google Docs, auto-correct is configured in the Tools menu → In Microsoft Word, turn off Spelling Check in App Settings.

For some applications (such as Instagram or VK), the keyboard system settings don’t work.

• Use an external keyboard via Bluetooth (auto-correction is usually disabled).
• Enter text in Notepad with subsequent copying to the target application.
• Installation of an alternative keyboard (see Method 4) with autocorrection disabled.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all of these, but auto-fixing still ruins your life, the problem may be deeper, whether it’s in MIUI system files or in conflict with other services (like Google Services or Mi Cloud).

• 🔧 Firmware Update: Check for Updates in Settings → The phone. → Update the system, new versions MIUI Often fix keyboard bugs.
• 🔄 Reset to factory settings: Create a data backup. Go to Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset → Reset settings. Select Reset phone settings (without deleting files).
• 🛠️ Custom firmware installation: LineageOS or Pixel Experience-based firmware uses the standard Android keyboard without aggressive auto-fixing.Warning: This voids warranty and requires unlocking the bootloader.
• 📱 Xiaomi Support: If the problem is massive (for example, after an update), report the bug via Settings → Review or on the official Mi Community forum.

Last tip: if auto-correct only interferes with passwords or logins, use a password manager (e.g. Bitwarden or Keepass2Android) these apps allow you to insert data without activating the keyboard, which completely eliminates unwanted substitutions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about auto-correction on Xiaomi