How to quickly remove the keyboard from the screen Xiaomi: all the ways

Owners of smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO Often, they face a virtual keyboard that covers half of the display space or doesn’t disappear at all after typing, which is especially annoying when watching videos horizontally or using applications that require a full screen view. Systemic shell MIUI It has its own features of managing input methods that are different from pure Android.

There are several effective ways to solve this problem, from simple concealment to complete deactivation or replacing the standard tool with a more functional counterpart. In some cases, third-party applications or system failures that require deeper intervention in settings are the cause of the input panel sticking. Below we will discuss all the current methods that will help you regain control of the interface.

Basic methods of hiding the keyboard

The simplest and most obvious way that many beginners forget about is to use the system conceal button. On the standard Gboard or MIUI Keyboard keyboard, in the bottom row, usually to the left of the space or in the corner itself, there is a special icon. It looks like a small rectangle with a down arrow or a cross. Pressing this button instantly hides the input panel, freeing the screen.

If the hidden button is missing or not responding, try tapping into any free area of the screen outside the text box. The input focus should shift and the keyboard will automatically disappear. In some applications, such as Chrome or messengers, this does not always work consistently due to the peculiarities of code optimization by application developers.

Also, check to see if the permanent display mode is activated. The keyboard settings may include an option to capture the position of the keyboard. To check, go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input. Here you can find parameters that affect the behavior of the panel when switching between applications.

⚠️ Note: If the keyboard doesn't disappear even after locking the screen and re-unlocking, the process for typing may have stalled, in which case a forced reboot of the device often solves the problem faster than finding a setup.

Setting up the parameters in the MIUI menu

To more deeply control the behavior of the virtual keyboard, you need to refer to the system settings of the MIUI shell or HyperOS. This is where the switches that determine when the panel should appear and when to hide. The standard path to these settings is: Settings → Advanced Settings → Languages and input.

In the menu that opens, select Keyboard Management. This displays a list of all input methods installed. By clicking on the gear next to the active keyboard (usually Gboard or Xiaomi Keyboard), you will be placed in detailed settings. Look for sections related to Preferences or Additionals.

Special attention should be paid to the "Show Toolbar" function. If it is activated, there will always be a row above the letters with the copy, paste and emoji buttons, which takes up space, and turning off this option makes the keyboard more compact and allows it to move away from the screen faster.

• 📱 Automatic Hiding: Make sure that the automatic Hiding option is enabled when folding applications.
• 🔍 Settings Search: Use the search bar at the top of the settings menu by typing in the “keyboard” query to find the desired section faster.
• 🔄 Resetting: In the keyboard management menu there is a reset button to factory parameters, useful for glitches.

Remember that after you make changes to system settings, you may need to restart the active application to make the settings effective. If you have changed the settings for WhatsApp, close it completely through Task Manager and reopen it.

Use of a floating keyboard

One of the most useful features in modern versions of MIUI is the floating keyboard mode, which allows you to unplug the input panel from the bottom edge of the screen and move it anywhere or change its size, which is the perfect solution for those who want to simply free the bottom of the screen without turning off the ability to quickly type.

To activate this mode, look for a four-square icon or menu (usually in the top row of buttons) on the keyboard. In the list that opens, select an icon that depicts the keyboard as a separate window. The panel will immediately become smaller and you can drag it with your finger. To return everything as it was, click on the full-screen reversal icon.

Floating mode is especially convenient on the big Redmi Note series smartphones or Xiaomi Mi flagships, where reaching the top rows of letters becomes physically difficult. You can move the keyboard sideways, freeing up the center of the screen to view content, and quickly return it with a finger movement.

⚠️ Note: In some games or applications with non-standard aspect ratios, the floating keyboard may overlap important interface elements.

Completely disabling and replacing the keyboard

If a standard Xiaomi or Gboard keyboard is causing persistent problems, it can be completely disabled or replaced with an alternative. Android does not remove a single input method, so you first need to install and activate a new keyboard before disabling the old one.

Popular alternatives are Yandex Keyboard, SwiftKey or minimalist OpenBoard. After installing the app from Google Play, go to Settings → Languages and Input → Keyboard Management. Here you switch the switchboard opposite the new application to the "On" position, and then select it as the default input method.

To remove the old keyboard completely from the list of available keyboards, find it in the list of input methods and click "Disable." The system will warn you of the risks, but the confirmation of the action will hide it from the selection menu, which often helps if the built-in keyboard conflicts with other applications or consumes a lot of resources.

Replacing the keyboard isn’t just a matter of aesthetics: Third-party apps often offer more flexible settings for panel height, transparency and screen-turning behavior, allowing you to fine-tune the device to your needs.

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Before completely removing or disabling the standard keyboard, be sure to check the new one in different applications: browser, messengers and search bar to make sure that autocorrection works correctly.

Solving problems with interface sticking

When the keyboard is not removed from the screen, even when switching between applications, often indicates a software failure, this can be due to overflow of the system cache or conflict of versions, the first step in diagnosis should be to clean the data of the keyboard application.

To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All apps. Find your keyboard (like Gboard) in the list. Click on Memory, then select Clear Cache. If that doesn't work, you can try Clear Everything, but keep in mind that it will reset learned words and personal settings.

Another reason for sticking can be Do Not Disturb or specific access settings, check if keyboard network access is not allowed (some features require the Internet to run the dictionary), and make sure the system does not activate the experimental developer functions that affect the size of the interface.

• 🧹 Cache Cleanup: Regularly cleaning temporary keyboard files prevents error buildup.
• 🚀 Safe Mode: If the problem persists, run your phone in Safe Mode to eliminate the impact of third-party launchers.
• 📲 Update: Check for updates to the keyboard in the Google Play Store, as older versions may contain bugs.

In rare cases, the culprit is the application itself that has the keyboard stuck in, and try to force the application to stop through Task Manager, and if the keyboard is gone, the problem was with the specific software, and it should be reinstalled.

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90% of keyboard problems are solved by simply cleaning the app’s cache or upgrading to the latest version from the Google Play store.

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