How to Remove Google Voice Entering on Android and Return Xiaomi Keyboard: 5 Proven Ways

Google voice input can be on Xiaomi smartphones after updating the system, installing apps or resetting settings. Instead of the usual MIUI keyboard, users suddenly see a microphone for voice typing — this is not only inconvenient, but also slows down the input of text. The problem is complicated by the fact that standard ways to change the keyboard in settings often do not work: the system persistently returns voice input as the default method.

In this article, we will discuss all possible reasons for replacing the keyboard and propose 5 working solutions - from simple (switching in settings) to advanced (teams) ADB We'll focus on the nuances for different versions. MIUI (12–14) model Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco. If you encounter this problem after updating or installing apps, here you will find the answer.

⚠️ Important: Some methods require administrator rights or debugging USB. If you are not sure about your actions, skip the sections with ADB Use safe methods (sections 1-3).

1.Why is Google Voice Input Replacing Xiaomi Keyboard?

Replacing the standard MIUI keyboard with Google voice input is not an accident, but the result of system changes.

• 📱 Update MIUI: In versions 13-14, Xiaomi aggressively integrates Google services, sometimes by force assigning them by default, including global firmware models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro).+ 5G POCO X4 Pro).
• 🔄 Resetting: After resetting to factory parameters, the system can "forget" the keyboard binding MIUI and automatically select the first input method you find — often voice input.
• 📦 Install applications: Some programs (such as Google Assistant, Gboard, or SwiftKey) change default input settings when installed.
• 🐞 Cache failure: Damage to keyboard data in the system cache (com.miui.miuikeyboard) causes Android to be unable to load native input method.

On Xiaomi with Chinese firmware (China ROM), the problem is less common, since there are no Google services by default, but on the global and European versions (Global/EU ROM), voice input can be activated even after the device is restarted.

⚠️ Note: If you use Gboard, voice input is part of it, so you don't have to turn off voice input, but you have to delete Gboard completely (section 4).

2. Method 1: Manual keyboard switching in settings

The easiest method is to return the MIUI keyboard through the settings menu, which works 70% of the time unless the problem is due to deep system failures.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → System and device → Language and input → Current keyboard.
2. Click on Keyboard Management (or Virtual Keyboard in older versions of MIUI).
3. Activate the switch next to the MIUI (or Mi Keyboard) keyboard.
4. Go back and select the MIUI Keyboard as the default input method.

If the MIUI keyboard is not on the list, it's disabled or deleted.

• 🔍 Check the Disconnected Keyboards tab and turn it on.
• 📥 If you don’t have a keyboard at all, go to method 4 (re-installation).

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⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 10C, Poco M4 Pro) after switching the keyboard, you may need to restart. If after restarting voice input is back, move to the next method.

3. Method 2: Reset keyboard and cache settings

If the MIUI keyboard is on the list but it doesn't activate, the problem could be the damaged cache, and cleaning up the application's data will bring it back to factory status.

Steps for discharge:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI (or Mi Keyboard) keyboard and open its settings.
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the cache and Clear the data.
4. For reliability, repeat the steps for the Google app (clean the cache, but not the data!).
5. Reboot your smartphone and check the keyboard.

If the MIUI keyboard disappears from the list after cleaning, don’t panic, which means that its data has been damaged and you need to reinstall the application (section 4).

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After resetting the MIUI keyboard cache, you may need to reconfigure the auto-replacement and dictionary, save important phrases in advance in Notepad.

If the reset didn’t work, try turning off Google Assistant:

1. Press the Home button (or swipe diagonally from the corner of the screen on MIUI 13+).
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.
3. Turn off the Google Assistant option and restart the device.

Method 3: Reinstall the MIUI keyboard via APK

If the keyboard MIUI It's not in the settings, or it's not resetting after resetting, but you have to manually install it. APK-file.

Step-by-step:

1. Download APK: For MIUI 12–13: APKCombo – Mi Keyboard. For MIUI 14: Use the Xiaomi.EU firmware version (Downloads section).

APK

Files by Google

Settings → Applications → Special access → Installation of unknown applications

Settings → Language and input

⚠️ Note: Only set official APK from trusted sources (e.g. APKMirror or Xiaomi.EU) The side versions may contain malicious code or ads.

Critical information: On devices with HyperOS (the new shell from Xiaomi, which debuted in 2026), the standard MIUI keyboard may be called Xiaomi Keyboard. Make sure you download the correct version of APK!

5. Method 4: Disabling voice input via ADB (for experienced)

If previous methods have not worked, and voice input Google stubbornly returns – will help debugging ADB. This method requires connecting the smartphone to the PC and basic knowledge of the command line.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Commands to disable voice input:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox


adb shell pm clear com.google.android.inputmethod.latin




adb shell settings put secure default_input_method com.miui.miuikeyboard/.MiuiInputMethod

Explanation to the teams:

• The first command disables Google App (including voice search).
• The second cleans the Gboard data (if installed).
• The third one forcibly assigns the MIUI keyboard by default.

⚠️ Warning: After completing the commands, restart your smartphone. If the keyboard does not appear, check the correct packet name (com.miui.miuikeyboard may vary depending on the regional firmware).

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6. Method 5: Resetting settings to factory (last resort)

If none of these methods work, the last option is a complete reset, which will delete all data from the device, so back up in advance.

How to reset your settings:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data (or hard reset).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After discharge:

• 🔧 Do not restore settings from Google backup – this can return the problem.
• 📱 Immediately after setting up the device, check the keyboard in Settings → Language and input.
• 🚫 Do not install Gboard or other keyboards until your native is tested.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) After reset, it may be necessary to re-activate the keyboard MIUI manually, even if it is set by default.

7. How to prevent the return of voice input?

To avoid recurring problems, follow these guidelines:

• 🔒 Turn off the Google App Auto Update: Go to Google Play → Profile → Application management → Google.Tap the three dots in the top right corner and uncheck the checkmark with Auto Update.
• 🚫 Remove unnecessary keyboards: In Settings → Language and input disable Gboard, SwiftKey and other third-party keyboards.
• 🛡️ Block Google Background Activity: Open Settings → Annexes → Google. Select the battery. → Background activity → Limit.

Turn off the voice assistant:

Google Assistant

Voice input

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14 Global) Google may force its services to return after updates, in which case it will help to disable automatic system updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Settings → Auto-update.

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If voice input comes back after a reboot, the problem is the system conflict. Solution: Turn off Google autosynchronization in your account settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi keyboard