How to remove the keyboard on Xiaomi: hide, disable or change the layout

The virtual keyboard on Xiaomi smartphones sometimes behaves too intrusively: spontaneously pops up in applications, takes up half the screen or slows down when you type. In some cases, it can block important elements of the interface, such as the send button or the search box. If you encounter such problems, this article will help you understand how to remove the keyboard on Xiaomi in various ways, from temporary concealment to complete disabling of the system layout.

We will look at solutions for all current versions of MIUI firmware (12 to 14) and smartphone models - from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 13/14. Particular attention will be paid to cases where the keyboard does not disappear after clicking on the back button or interferes with the work in games and instant messengers. All methods are tested on real devices and do not require root rights.

1. How to temporarily hide the keyboard on Xiaomi

The fastest way to remove a virtual keyboard is to use standard Android gestures, which work 90% of the time and don’t require you to change your settings:

• 📱 Press the back button (arrow or swipe from right to left on the bottom panel). In most applications, the keyboard will disappear automatically.
• 👆 Swipe your finger down the screen (outside the input field) and this gesture simulates a swipe to fold the keyboard into a swipe. MIUI.
• 🔄 Twice tap the text input field – this will cause the system to reboot the keyboard and it may disappear.
• 🖱️ If you have a wireless mouse connected, click outside the text field.

If the keyboard doesn’t respond to these actions, the problem may be related to a specific application. For example, Telegram or VK sometimes has bugs displaying a virtual keyboard, in which case forced app stops through Settings → Applications → Application Management will help.

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In games (such as PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact), the keyboard can block controls. To remove it, tap any empty space on the screen or swipe down from the top edge twice.

2. set up automatic keyboard hiding

MIUI has a hidden feature that allows the keyboard to automatically hide itself after you complete the input, to activate it:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Special Opportunities.
2. Scroll down and select Keyboard Settings (on some models, the item is called Keyboard Management).
3. Activate the option "Automatically hide the keyboard" or "Hide after entering".

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

Settings → System and device → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → Settings of the current keyboard → Additional

On POCO smartphones (e.g., POCO X5 Pro), this option can be located in Settings → Special Opportunities → Utility. Once activated, the keyboard will disappear after 3-5 seconds of inactivity.

3.How to disable the Xiaomi system keyboard

If the standard Xiaomi keyboard (com.miui.miuikeyboard) is not working correctly — it is lagging, does not support the desired languages or conflicts with applications — it can be completely disabled.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type “Keyboard” and select the Xiaomi Keyboard (or MIUI Keyboard).
3. Click Disable (if the button is inactive, click Stop first).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

⚠️ Note: Once you have disabled the system keyboard, you will not be able to type text until you have installed an alternative (e.g. Gboard or SwiftKey!

On some models (such as the Xiaomi 12T), the system keyboard cannot be turned off completely, only reset, in which case installing another default keyboard will help:

• 📲 Go to Settings. → System and device → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
• 🔄 Select the keyboard installed (such as Gboard) and activate the "Use by default" switch".

4. Reset keyboard settings to factory

If the keyboard is buggy — you lose buttons, you don't switch languages, or you get artifacts when you type in — resetting it will help, and it won't delete your texts or passwords, but it will return all parameters to factory values.

Instructions for MIUI 14:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Xiaomi Keyboard → Storage → Clear data

For older versions (MIUI 12):

Settings → System and device → Additional → Resetting settings → Resetting keyboard settings

After resetting, you may need to reconfigure:

Add layout languages

Set up auto-replacement and tips

Enable voice input (if necessary)

Check the operation of gestures (swipe for input)

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⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 9A And other budget models, resetting the keyboard can cause the device to reset all language settings.

5. Solving keyboard problems in specific applications

Sometimes the keyboard is weird only in individual programs, and let's look at the typical cases and how to fix them:

For applications where the keyboard pops up all the time (such as in AliExpress or banking programs), try:

1. Remove and reinstall the application.
2. Turn off autocomplete in keyboard settings.
3. Use Guest Mode (Settings → System & Device → Guest Mode) to check if the bug is associated with your profile.

Social networks (VK, Telegram)

Messengers (WhatsApp, Viber)

Games (PUBG, Genshin Impact)

Browser (Chrome, Mi Browser)

Banking applications

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6.Alternative keyboards for Xiaomi

If the standard MIUI keyboard doesn’t work well for functionality or design, consider popular alternatives that are often more stable and offer more customization options:

• 🎨 Gboard (Google) - supports gestures, themes and voice input. Best choice for multitasking.
• ⚡ SwiftKey (Microsoft) – smart predictions and cloud synchronization of the dictionary.
• 🔒 Fleksy – Minimalist design and advanced privacy settings.
• 🌐 AnySoftKeyboard – Open Source and Support for Rare Languages.

To install a third-party keyboard:

1. Download it from Google Play.
2. Go to Settings → System and Device → Language and Entering → Virtual Keyboard.
3. Activate the switch next to the new keyboard.
4. Click "Use by default" and select it from the list.

On the POCO F4 GT and other gaming smartphones Xiaomi is recommended to use Gboard with the enabled mode “For games” – it reduces the delays when entering.

7 What to do if the keyboard does not remove at all

In rare cases, the keyboard may freeze on the screen and not respond to gestures or buttons, usually because of:

• 🐛 Critical firmware failure (especially after update) MIUI).
• 📱 Damage to system files (for example, after a failed rooting).
• 🦠 A virus masquerading as a keyboard.

Sequence of action to address:

1. Reboot your smartphone with a long power button hold, which solves the problem in 70% of cases.
2. If the keyboard is still in, try to enter Safe Mode: 1. Press the power button. 2. Hold your finger on the "Switch off" option. 3. Press "OK" to request safe mode. This mode disables all third-party applications, and you can remove conflicting software.
3. If the problem persists, reset your keyboard settings (see section 4) or roll back firmware through Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Points → Select an update pack.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 13 Ultra and other flagships with MIUI 14 Forced removal of the system keyboard through ADB This can lead to bootloop. Don't use commands like pm uninstall. -k --user 0 com.miui.miuikeyboard, if you are not sure about the consequences!

FAQ: Frequent questions about the keyboard on Xiaomi