How to remove the keyboard from the screen of the Xiaomi phone: all ways

Xiaomi smartphone owners (including the Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark line) often face a situation where the virtual keyboard gets stuck on the screen and does not disappear after typing, which interferes with the work with applications, viewing content, or even blocks part of the interface. The reasons can be different, from a bug in MIUI to incorrect control gestures. In this article, we will examine all the working ways to remove the keyboard from the Xiaomi screen, from standard methods to hidden system functions.

It’s important to understand that the keyboard hiding algorithm depends on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14 or HyperOS), the phone model, and even the keyboard installed (standard Gboard, SwiftKey or proprietary Mi Keyboard).We tested each method on current devices — from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra — and selected only those that work stably.

1. Standard method: swipe down the keyboard

The most obvious method is to use a concealment gesture built into the keyboard itself, which on most Xiaomi devices is to swipe down the keyboard panel (where the letters or numbers are located), which works regardless of the model and firmware version, but there are nuances:

• 📱 Nana MIUI 14 and HyperOS gesture only works if the swipe starts strictly with the key area (not the toolbar at the top!).
• ⚡ On some keyboards (such as SwiftKey) you need to swipe twice – first down, then left or right.
• ❌ If the keyboard is “hanging” due to a system bug, this method may not work – go to the following methods.

To check if your keyboard supports this gesture, open any text field (such as Notes or Messages) and try swiping down. If the keyboard doesn't disappear, it means the function is disabled in the settings or blocked by third-party software.

2.Curl the keyboard button in the toolbar

Many users don't notice the small but useful button in the top right corner of the keyboard -- it looks like a down arrow (↓) or a cross-keyboard icon -- which duplicates the swipe function and allows you to roll the keyboard with one tap.

• 🔍 On the branded Mi Keyboard button is located next to the settings icon (cogs).
• 🔎 In Gboard, the icon is hidden in the upper right corner – it can look like an arrow or three dots.
• ⚠️ On some subjects MIUI button merges with the background – try to click on the empty space at the top of the keyboard.

If you don't have a button, you can turn it on in the keyboard settings.

1. Open any text field to make the keyboard appear.
2. Slip the gear (settings) on the keyboard panel.
3. Go to the Appearance section → Toolbar.
4. Activate the option to Show the curtail button.

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If the curtail button disappeared after the MIUI update, try resetting the keyboard settings: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Keyboard → Storage → Clear data.

3. Hiding the keyboard through MIUI settings

If the gestures and buttons don't work, the problem can be in the system settings. MIUI and HyperOS have hidden parameters that affect the behavior of the keyboard.

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input.
2. Select the current keyboard (such as Gboard or Mi Keyboard).
3. Open the section Advanced settings or Keyboard behavior.
4. Find the option to automatically hide the keyboard and turn it on.

On some firmware (MIUI 12 and older), this option may be called Hide When Focus is Lost. If you don't have an option, try updating your keyboard via Google Play or reinstall it.

4.Forced closure through "Recent Annexes"

If the keyboard is frozen and doesn't respond to gestures, you can close it through the menu of recent apps, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones, regardless of the firmware version:

1. Click on the “Recent” button (square at the bottom of the screen or swipe up with pause).
2. Find the application that has the keyboard open (such as WhatsApp or the Browser).
3. Swipe the app up to close it.
4. Run the app again – the keyboard should disappear.

This method helps if the keyboard is stuck due to a bug in a particular application, but it does not eliminate the cause of the problem – if the keyboard appears again, check the application for updates or clear its cache.

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Closing the application through "Recent" resets all unsaved data (for example, a draft message). If the text is important, copy it before closing!

5.Use of navigation gestures to conceal

On Xiaomi smartphones with full-screen gestures (no hardware buttons), the keyboard can be hidden using a system swipe, which works even if the keyboard itself does not respond to touch:

1. Activate gestures: Settings → Display → Full-screen display → Gestures.
2. Select the gesture type: Swipe up or Swipe on the sides.
3. When the keyboard is active, swipe your finger up from the bottom edge of the screen and hold for 1 second.
4. The system interprets this as a back or home command, and the keyboard will curl up.

HyperOS is more stable than MIUI 12/13, which sometimes requires a re-swipe. If the gesture doesn't work, check the sensor sensitivity in the screen settings.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F5, Redmi K60) An up gesture may conflict with opening the notification bar, in which case, disable the notification bar gesture option in the display settings.

6. Reset keyboard settings (if nothing helps)

If the keyboard doesn't disappear in any of these ways, the problem may be the damaged settings or the cache, in which case resetting the keyboard to factory settings will help.

Make sure important texts are saved (copy to clipboard)

Close all applications with an open keyboard

Connect your phone to charge (in case of a long reboot)

Check that you have a backup copy of the keyboard dictionary (if used)

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1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find your keyboard (such as Gboard or Mi Keyboard) in the list.
3. Open the Warehouse section.
4. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
5. Reboot the phone.

Once you reboot, the keyboard will return to factory settings, and the freeze problem should disappear. If you used the Mi Keyboard, you may need to re-download the language packs in its settings.

⚠️ Note: Keyboard data reset deletes all saved words from the dictionary, input history and personal settings (topics, layouts). If critical, export data via the keyboard menu before reset: Settings → Backup.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the keyboard on Xiaomi