How to completely remove the Chinese keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi: instructions for MIUI 12-14

The Chinese keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a common problem for users who have bought the device in official or gray stores, and not only takes place on the list of layouts, but can also automatically activate when you type, preventing you from typing in Russian or English. In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to remove it, from simply turning it off to completely deleting system files (for experienced users).

It's important to understand that the methods differ depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and whether the firmware was global or Chinese in the beginning. We'll look at the options for both, including solutions without root rights and with them. If you're not sure about your model, check it in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

We warn you beforehand: some methods require resetting or working with system files. If you are a beginner, start with the simplest methods (sections 2-3) and only if they are ineffective, move to radical measures.

1. disable the Chinese keyboard via MIUI settings

The safest and most recommended way is to deactivate the keyboard in the settings menu, which works on all Redmi models (Note 10/11/12, K40/K50, etc.) with MIUI 12 and later, if the firmware is not heavily modified.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input (or settings) → System system → Language and input in new versions).
• 🔍 Find the listing for "Virtual Keyboard" (or "Keyboard Management").
• ❌ Tap on the Chinese keyboard (the name may be in Chinese:, or Sogou Input).
• 🔄 Click "Disable" and confirm the action.

If the keyboard still appears after that, check:

• 🔄 Is it included as the default keyboard (in the same menu).
• 📱 Have you installed keyboard updates via Play Market or App Store (removed separately).
• 🔍 Is it not in the list of system applications (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → All right).

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Method limitation: Some firmware (especially Chinese) may have the shutdown point blocked, in which case move on to the next section.

2.Remove keyboard updates through Play Market

Often, the Chinese keyboard appears after the system applications are automatically updated, and even if you disable it, the updated version can be activated again, the solution is to delete the updates and block their installation.

How to do this:

1. Open the Play Market and find the app on request (input) or Pinyin.
2. Slip three dots in the corner of the app page and select "Remove Updates".
3. Return to Settings → Applications → Application Management, find the keyboard and click Disable.
4. In Play Market, disable auto-update for this app (three dots → “Auto-Update → Never”).

If the keyboard is not in the Play Market, but it is installed, then it is a system application and it needs to be removed in other ways (see section 4).

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After removing the updates, restart the phone – this will reset the keyboard cache and prevent its spontaneous turn on.

3. Reset keyboard settings to factory

If the keyboard doesn't turn off or comes back after you reboot it, resetting it will help, and this method doesn't delete the keyboard itself, but resets all of its settings, including the default language.

Step-by-step:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → All right.
• 🔍 Find a Chinese keyboard (could be called Android Keyboard (AOSP), Baidu IME Or Sogou Input).
• 📛 Open its page and select the Warehouse. → Clear the data and clear the cache.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

After discharge:

• ✅ The keyboard will stop appearing when you enter text.
• ⚠️ But it will remain in the list of system applications (it can only be completely deleted with root rights).
• 🔄 If the problem has returned, try resetting all phone settings (Section 5).

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4. Manual removal of the system keyboard (ADB required)

For power users, if the keyboard is built into the firmware, it can be removed via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works on the Redmi Note 10/11 Pro, Redmi K40/K50 and other models with an unlocked bootloader.

Warning: Incorrect ADB commands may disrupt the system. Follow the instructions carefully.

Steps:

1. Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times on build number, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm access to debugging.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb devices

(Your device should be displayed).

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.baidu.input

Or (if the first team fails):

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou

List of possible Chinese keyboard packages:

If the command is error-free, restart the phone. The keyboard will be deleted for the current user (but will remain in the system).

5. Completely reset the phone to factory settings

If no method has worked, the last chance is hard reset, which will remove all data from the phone, including keyboard settings.

• 🔄 The keyboard returns after each shutdown.
• 📱 The phone was purchased with Chinese firmware and not updated.
• ⚠️ ADB-The company is not working due to manufacturer restrictions.

How to reset:

1. Create a backup of important data (photos, contacts, messages).
2. Go to Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Erase all data.
3. Enter your password (if required) and confirm the reset.
4. After the reboot, configure the phone as new without restoring data from the backup (they may contain keyboard settings).

⚠️ Note: on some models (Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G, Redmi K50) After the reset, the Chinese firmware can return if the device was originally intended for the Chinese market. MIUI.

If the keyboard appears again after reset, it means that it is built into the firmware at the system level and is removed only by flashing (section 6).

6. Flip-through to the global version of MIUI (for advanced)

The last method is to install global firmware via Fastboot or Recovery, which will completely remove all Chinese components, including the keyboard, but requires:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (bootloader).
• 📥 Official firmware from the Xiaomi website.
• 💻 Computers with installed drivers and tools (Mi Flash Tool).

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader through Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account binding).
2. Download the global stable firmware for your model (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro Global).
3. Turn your phone into Fastboot mode (press Power + Vol- when you turn off).
4. Connect to your PC and run through the Mi Flash Tool (select clean all).

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Complete removal of all Chinese components.
• ✅ Updates via Ota without the risk of keyboard return.
• ✅ Support for Google services and localization in Russian.

⚠️ Warning: Firmware reflash will void warranty and may cause a device to fail if errors occur. Use only official firmware from Xiaomi website!

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Firmware is the only way to permanently get rid of the Chinese keyboard on devices with originally Chinese firmware (for example, Redmi K40 Gaming or Black Shark).

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Chinese keyboard