How to remove the cap on the phone Xiaomi: a step-by-step guide

When text is suddenly written in capital letters when you type or search for queries, it is familiar to many Xiaomi smartphone users, a phenomenon known as Caps Lock mode that can be caused by random pressing of a certain key combination, as well as by specific settings of the system keyboard. Often users are frightened when they think about a device failure, but in 99% of cases the problem is solved by software in seconds.

In Android, which is the basis of the MIUI shell or HyperOS, virtual keyboards, most commonly Google’s Gboard or Sogou, are responsible for typing text, and that’s where you get the permanent uppercase activated, and understanding how to manage these settings will allow you to quickly revert to the same type format and avoid awkward situations when sending messages.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to disable the obtrusive caps. You will learn about the hidden functions of the keyboard, how to reset input settings and the peculiarities of working with different models of devices, whether it is a budget Redmi or flagship Xiaomi. Careful follow the instructions will help fix the problem forever.

The main reasons for the permanent upper register

Before you start troubleshooting, you need to understand the nature of the problem. Often users accidentally activate Caps Lock mode without even noticing it. On virtual keyboards, this can happen when you double-quickly press the Shift key or hold the same button for a long time. Some Xiaomi smartphones have a separate register lock button that could be accidentally touched by the thumb.

Another common reason is the updated settings of the keyboard itself. After another update to the MIUI system or the Gboard application, some parameters may be reset or, conversely, activated by default. For example, the auto-capitalization function may not work correctly if a user's dictionary has accumulated many errors or specific abbreviations.

The impact of third-party applications is also worth considering: If you have recently installed new design themes, launchers or print enhancement programs, they may conflict with standard input settings. System conflict sometimes causes the register switch signal to get stuck in an active state.

• 🔘 Accidental double-pressing or holding the Shift key.
• 🔘 Activation of Caps Lock in Virtual Keyboard Settings.
• 🔘 Failure of the system input process after software update.
• 🔘 Conflict with installed themes or third-party keyboards.

⚠️ Note: If the caps mode is only enabled in one particular application (for example, only in the browser or only in the messenger), the problem may lie in the settings of the application itself, and not in the phone system.

It is also important to note that on some models, especially the Redmi Note series, touchscreen sensitivity can be increased, leading to registering false presses.If you have a thick protective film or low-quality glass pasted, this can also provoke spontaneous inclusion of the upper case.

Quickly disable Caps Lock via keyboard interface

The easiest and fastest way to remove the cap on Xiaomi's phone is to use the controls on the keyboard itself. In the standard Gboard layout, which is pre-installed on most devices, the register switch is handled by an up-arrow located in the lower left corner of the keyboard, next to the language or "123" change button.

If you see that this arrow is illuminated or looks different (for example, it has an accent or a changed color), then the Caps Lock mode is active. To turn it off, just press this arrow once. If this does not help, try double pressing: the first activates the mode for one letter, the second turns on a permanent cap, the third turns it off.

Some versions of MIUI shells use a Sogou or Facemoji keyboard, and the principle is similar: look for an arrow icon or the words Caps. Sometimes switching the input language helps: changing from English to Russian and back often resets the register state to the factory default settings.

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If simply pressing the arrow doesn't help, try pressing it quickly three times in a row, an action that often forcibly resets the Shift key state to its original position.

It’s also worth checking if Print in capital letters is enabled in accessibility settings. While this is rare, some users will accidentally activate it while exploring the phone’s menu. To check, go to Settings → Advanced Settings → Special Features and make sure there are no active input modifiers.

Configure Gboard and system keyboard settings

If you don't make a quick switch, you have to go into the keyboard settings, and that's where the basic levers of text behavior lie, and to access them, open any application that requires text input to make the keyboard appear, and look for the gear icon or the four-square icon in the top toolbar.

In the Gboard settings menu, you should select Settings, then go to Text or Text Input. Here we are interested in the option "Capitalize first letter." If it is turned on, the keyboard will automatically make the first letter of the sentence capital. In some cases, an algorithm failure can cause the capse to "stick." Try turning off this feature, check the work, and then turn it on again.

Pay special attention to the Preferences section. There may be a Show Caps Lock key switch. If it's activated, a separate button appears on the keyboard to turn on the mode. If you often accidentally hit it, you'd better turn off the display of this button altogether, which will remove the visual element that provokes the error.

For users who prefer third-party solutions like Yandex Keyboard or SwiftKey, the algorithm will be similar, but item names may differ.Look for sections related to Registration, Capital Letters, or Automatic Correction.Resetting keyboard settings to factory ones can also help if there is a buildup of software debris in the configuration files.

Managing fonts and text display in MIUI

Sometimes the problem is purely visual. The text is actually entered in lowercase, but because of the features of the installed font, all letters look like capital letters. This is a common situation when using custom themes downloaded from the Themes store on Xiaomi.

Some design fonts don't have lowercase and uppercase characters, or they default to UPPERCASE. To check this out, try temporarily changing the theme to a standard "Classic" or "Limitless" one. If the cap is gone after changing the theme, it's visual.

To return to the standard font, do the following: open the Themes app, go to the profile (human icon), select Themes and activate the default option. If you want to leave a beautiful theme but the font in it causes problems, try changing the theme settings (Set theme) only the Font component by selecting the system option.

Also worth a look at Settings → Screen → Text size and display. Excessive zoom sometimes causes lowercase letters "a", "e", "o" to visually merge with capital letters, creating the illusion of a capsa. Return the slider to the middle position for correct display.

Resetting input settings and cleaning the cache

If the software settings don't work, there may be a backlog of bugs that require you to clear the input application cache, a secure procedure that won't delete your personal photos or contacts, but will return the keyboard to factory settings, an effective method of getting the input process to go off the rails.

To do the cleaning, go to Settings → Apps → All apps. In the list, find Gboard (or Android Keyboard). Click on it and select Memory. Here you click Clear Cache, and if the problem persists, then Clean Everything (or Reset Settings).

Once reset, the keyboard may "forget" words you use often, and you'll have to re-train it to your typing style. However, this is a small price to pay for restoring the device to normal operation. After reset, make sure to check if the caps mode is activated again on the first typing.

• 🗑️ Go to the application settings through the main screen.
• 🗑️ Find the system application "Gboard" or "Keyboard".
• 🗑️ Select the option to clean the cache and data.
• 🗑️ Reboot your smartphone to apply changes.

⚠️ Note: When you completely clean the keyboard data (not just the cache), all the words you save in the dictionary will be deleted, as well as personalization settings.

In rare cases, you may need to remove keyboard updates. In the same app menu (Gboard) in the upper right corner, there is a menu of three points where you can choose to Remove Updates.This will roll back the keyboard to the version that was on the phone when you bought, which often eliminates bugs introduced by the latest updates.

Using third-party keyboards as an alternative

If the standard Xiaomi and Gboard tools don’t solve the problem, or if the bug is deep in the system input libraries, the best solution is to install an alternative keyboard. App stores offer a variety of options that completely replace system input.

The keyboard from Yandex is popular, which is perfectly adapted for Russian and has a convenient button for fast change of register. Also worth paying attention to Microsoft SwiftKey, known for its powerful predictive input algorithm and flexible adjustment of button height, which reduces the likelihood of accidental clicks.

Once you install a new keyboard, the system will ask you to allow it to access data entry, which is standard Android security procedure. Once confirmed, you will need to switch to the new keyboard by clicking on the keyboard icon in the notification bar or at the bottom of the screen when typing.

Using a third-party solution often bypasses MIUI system errors. Even if there is a conflict in the system, the new keyboard works as an independent layer on top of it, ignoring the erroneous register status flags. It is a "crutchy" but very effective solution for older phone models that have stopped receiving security updates.

Prevention and additional recommendations

To prevent the problem with the caps on Xiaomi's phone from returning, it is recommended to follow a few simple rules of operation. First of all, keep the screen clean. Fat spots and moisture can create additional touch points, which the system perceives as pressing the register switching keys.

Regularly update the keyboard app through the Google Play Store. Developers are constantly releasing patches to fix input bugs. If you have automatic application updates enabled, make sure it's also active for the keyboard. Ignoring updates can lead to the use of a vulnerable version of the software.

Also, don't over-install questionable design themes. Beautiful but poorly optimized fonts are the main reason for visual glitches with text. If you notice strange text behavior after installing a new theme, you'd better revert the changes immediately.

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Timely update of system components and the rejection of unverified themes design is the best protection against the appearance of intrusive mode Caps Lock on Xiaomi smartphones.

In conclusion, the cap is not a hardware bug, but a software feature that can be controlled, and knowing how to set the keyboard and how to work MIUI will allow you to easily manage this setting in any situation.

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