Many users of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones face intrusive behavior of the system, which, after updating or resetting settings, forcibly installs Gboard as the main keyboard.This often leads to unwanted Google voice input being turned on every time you touch the microphone icon, which can be extremely uncomfortable in noisy places or if you need fast printing.
Returning to the native shell of MIUI text input allows not only to remove unnecessary elements of the interface, but also to restore the usual ergonomics. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to completely disable Google voice input and configure the standard Xiaomi keyboard to work stably and without unnecessary interference from third-party services.
The setup process does not require root rights or complex software, all actions are performed through the standard settings menu of the Android operating system. However, be careful, since the names of items may vary slightly depending on the version of the MIUI or HyperOS firmware.
Why the system changes the keyboard and how it affects the work
The main reason for the emergence of Gboard and active voice input is the policy of Google to promote its services. When you first launch a smartphone or after a major update, Android often offers to “improve” the input experience by automatically activating its applications.
Users notice that the keyboard is starting to consume more resources, and random taps on the microphone interrupt the typing process. This is especially annoying if you are used to Xiaomi's concise interface. Also, voice input requires a constant connection to the Internet for quality work, which is not always convenient.
It's important to understand the difference between the voice recognition system and the keyboard application itself. Even if you turn off the microphone on the screen, Google's background services can continue to work, so you need to do the complex setup described below to completely eliminate unwanted features.
⚠️ Attention: Disabling Google system components may affect the Google Assistant voice assistant.If you are actively using voice control of your phone, make sure you have an alternative way to activate it.
Some users mistakenly believe that removing Gboard updates will solve the problem. However, in modern versions of Android, this application is system and cannot be completely removed without special tools.
Disabling voice input in Gboard settings
The first step is to limit the functionality of the Google keyboard itself, and even if you plan to use a different keyboard, the Gboard settings can be saved and conflicted, and we need to find the partition that handles voice input.
Open your smartphone settings and go to Additional Settings. Select Language and Enter here. In the list that opens, find Keyboard Management or Current Keyboard. Click on the gear icon next to Gboard to enter its detailed menu.
Inside the Gboard settings, look for the Voice Input section, and here you'll see a switch that activates or deactivates the microphone on the keyboard panel, and then turn it to the "Off" position, which will remove the microphone icon from the main text input panel.
- 📱 Open the smartphone settings.
- 🔤 Go to Additional Settings → Language and input.
- ⌨️ Select Gboard and find the Voice Input section.
- ❌ Turn the switch to the off position.
Once these steps are done, the microphone icon will disappear from the Gboard panel. However, if the default system uses this particular keyboard, it will remain active. To fully transition to the Xiaomi interface, you need to follow the following steps to change the main input method.
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If the microphone icon is left after turning off, try clearing the Gboard app cache through the Apps menu in your phone's settings.
How to return the standard keyboard Xiaomi MIUI
To remove Google from the typing process, you need to assign a standard MIUI or Xiaomi keyboard as the primary input method, and in some regions this feature may be called the Xiaomi Keyboard or simply Android.
Go back to the Language and Enter menu. Find Current Keyboard (or Default Keyboard). The system will offer a list of available input methods. Select Xiaomi Keyboard or MIUI Keyboard from the list.
When you first switch, Android security will issue a warning that a third-party keyboard (in this case native to Xiaomi, but not Google) may access the input.
| Function | Gboard (Google) | Keyboard Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Voice input | Built-in, requires the Internet | Separate application or disabled |
| Design topics | Limited choice | Integration with MIUI themes |
| Memory consumption | High. | Minimum |
| Autocorrection | Aggressive. | Customizable |
Once you switch, the input interface will change, and you'll notice that the buttons are more compact and the controls are gone, and you can now enjoy a clean interface without the intrusive Google suggestions.
Setup and optimization of the Xiaomi keyboard
The standard Xiaomi keyboard has powerful functionality that is often hidden by default. To make it work as efficiently as possible, it is recommended to go to its settings. To do this, hold the keyboard icon in the notification bar for a long time or find it in the application menu.
In the Settings section, you can turn off keystrokes, vibrations, and language switching sounds, which will make printing quieter and more enjoyable, and you can also adjust the keyboard height, which is especially important for users with large smartphones.
And if you look at the Dictionary, you can add words that are often used, abbreviations, or specific terms that a standard algorithm might think are errors, and that will make printing faster in the long run.
⚠️ Note: When using third-party keyboard design themes, make sure they are compatible with your version. MIUI. Inappropriate theme can lead to the disappearance of letters or incorrect display of symbols.
For those who like to type with one hand, the keyboard compression feature is available. Smash right or left on the space (depending on the settings) to move the keys to the edge of the screen. This will prevent accidental finger pressing of the other hand.