How to permanently disable word autoreplacement on Xiaomi: a detailed guide

Xiaomi’s automatic word swapping on smartphones is often a source of annoyance: instead of the usual words, the keyboard substitutes ridiculous options, and error correction turns into a fight against the algorithm. The problem is made worse by the fact that auto-replacement settings are hidden in several menus, and the new versions of MIUI 14/15 and Android 13/14 the logic of the work has changed. This article will help you understand how to completely or selectively disable autocorrect on Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi devices – from budget models to flagships.

We’ll look at all possible scenarios, from standard keyboard settings to hidden developer settings, and focus on nuances for different firmware versions and models — for example, on the POCO F5 and Redmi Note 12, the path to settings may be different from the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. You’ll also learn how to keep useful features (like input prompts) and get rid of intrusive auto-replacement.

Why is Xiaomi Auto Replacement Not Working Right?

The MIUI autocorrect algorithms are based on three components:

• 📱 Xiaomi's standard keyboard (com.miui.miuikeyboard) uses cloud dictionary and local data to predict words. Often mistaken with rare terms or names of its own.
• 🤖 Google Services – if sync is enabled, prompts are generated based on search history and Gmail, which can lead to words being replaced with Anglicisms or jargonisms.
• 🔄 AI training – the system remembers your fixes, but sometimes “hits” on the wrong options (for example, constantly replaces “hello” with “hello").

Android 12+ and MIUI 13+ have introduced Adaptive Input, which analyzes the context of correspondence, for example, in messengers it can offer smileys, and in mail it can offer formal turns. However, this same mechanism often causes illogical substitutions. It is important to understand that the problem is not always in the keyboard - sometimes the settings of Google Assistant or Mi Account are to blame.

Method 1: Disable Auto Replacement in a Standard Xiaomi Keyboard

If you use a MiuiKeyboard keyboard, follow this instruction. Note: on some models (for example, the POCO X5 Pro), menu items may be called differently, but the logic remains the same.

1. Open any field to enter text (such as notes or messenger) to appear keyboard.
2. Press the gear icon (⚙️) top-right corner of the keyboard.
3. Go to the section Settings of the keyboard → Text input.
4. Find the Auto Replace (or Autocorrect) item and move the slider to the "Off" position.
5. For complete shutdown, also deactivate: 🔄 Adaptive input 📚 Input tips (if not necessary) ☁️ Cloud offers (disables synchronization with Mi Account)

Attention! Some firmware (MIUI Global) may lose emoji prompts after auto-replacement is disabled. To return them, go to Keyboard Settings → Emoji and GIF and turn on Offer Emoji.

Method 2: Setting up Gboard (Google keyboard)

Many Xiaomi users install Gboard as an alternative to the standard keyboard. In this case, auto-replacement is controlled through Google settings, and there are nuances here. For example, on Redmi 11 Prime with Android 13, the path to settings may be different from Xiaomi 12T.

To disable autocorrection in Gboard:

1. Start Gboard (click on the keyboard icon in the input bar).
2. Slap three points (⋮) In the top menu and select Settings.
3. Go to Correction of text.
4. Turn it off: 🔄 Auto-replacement 📊 Showing suggestions (optional) 🔍 Automatic corrections

Dictionary → Reset the learned words

On devices with MIUI 14 and later, Gboard can conflict with the system keyboard if both are on at the same time. To avoid crashes, leave only one default keyboard in Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual Keyboard.

Method 3: Resetting the dictionary and learning data

If auto-replace continues to replace words even after the shutdown, the problem may lie in the "contaminated" dictionary, the system has memorized the erroneous options and continues to suggest them, in which case the reset of the learning data will help.

For the standard Xiaomi keyboard:

1. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual Keyboard → Xiaomi Keyboard.
2. Select the Advanced Settings → User Dictionary.
3. Click Clear the Learned Words.
4. For a complete reset, also delete the app data: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Xiaomi Keyboard → Storage → Clear data

For Gboard:

1. Open the Gboard Settings → Dictionary → Learned Dictionary.
2. Click Remove Learned Words.
3. Return to the main Gboard settings menu and select Settings Reset.

⚠️ Note: Resetting the dictionary will remove all words you have added (such as jargon or specialized terms). 1-2 It's a time to re-adapt to your writing style, and during that time, auto-replacement may work less accurately.

Method 4: Disconnect through the developer settings

On devices with MIUI 13/14, some auto-replace options are hidden in the developer menu, which is suitable for advanced users, as incorrect changes can affect the stability of the system.

To access hidden settings:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times)
2. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → for developers.
3. Find the parameters associated with text entry: 🔧 Disable the adaptive keyboard (if any) 📱 Limit background processes → Install without restrictions for the keyboard 🔄 Do not save actions (disable AI learning)

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If after changes to the developer menu, the keyboard began to slow down, return the parameter miui_optimization In the "On" position and restart the phone.

Method 5: Using third-party keyboards without auto-replacement

If standard methods don’t help, consider alternative keyboards that initially lack aggressive autocorrection:

• ⚡ AnySoftKeyboard – open source, minimalist design, the ability to disable all “smart” functions.
• 🎯 Simple Keyboard – without cloud sync and data collection, perfect for privacy.
• 📱 Fleksy – supports gestures, but allows you to completely disable auto replacement.
• 🔒 FlorisBoard is an open-source keyboard optimized for Android 12+.

To install a third-party keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play or APKMirror (for models without Google services).
2. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
3. Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.
4. In the keyboard settings, turn off: 🔄 Auto-replacement 📊 Prediction of words ☁️ Cloud synchronization

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI For China (without Google services), some keyboards from the Play Market may not be installed. APK-Files from trusted sources (such as APKMirror) or keyboards from the Mi App Store.

Additional advice for specific models

Some Xiaomi devices have unique nuances:

For POCO F4/F5 and Redmi K50:

• 🔄 These models have a separate switch Game mode keyboard in Settings → Special features. Shutting it down could solve the problem of auto-replacement in games and instant messengers.
• 📱 Double-click for space (in keyboard settings) sometimes conflicts with autocorrection – disable it if words are replaced with fast typing.

For Xiaomi 13/14 series:

• 🔧 Here, auto-replacement can be tied to the Mi AI Assistant. To turn it off, go to Settings. → Memory. → AI functions and deactivate Smart text input.
• 📊 If you use HyperOS (new firmware for flagships), the path to keyboard settings has changed: → Connections and exchanges → keyboard.

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On devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), auto-replacement may be slower due to conflict with the processor prediction function, in which case disabling Hardware Acceleration in the developer settings will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about auto replacement on Xiaomi