How to remove the T9 on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all working methods

The T9 keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi 9 can be annoying for users due to automatic word correction, uncomfortable input or slow work, especially for those who are used to the classic nine-key layout or use slang, jargon and specific terms that the system persistently “fixes”. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable or replace the T9 – from standard MIUI settings to radical methods using third-party applications.

It's important to understand that T9 is often meant to mean two different things: a digital keyboard (like on older push-button phones) and the auto-replace/aut-correct function in Xiaomi's standard keyboard. We'll look at solutions for both. If you want to get your text back without smart prompts, you're at the right place. If you want a classic T9 digital keyboard for SMS set (like the Nokia 3310), some of the methods below will help emulate it.

1. disable auto-replacement and auto-correction in the standard keyboard

Most of the time, users don't want to take down the keyboard itself, but rather the smart features that prevent you from typing, and in MIUI, these settings are hidden deep, but you can deactivate them:

1. Open any field to enter text (such as a message in an SMS or notes).
2. Press the gear icon (⚙️) on the keyboard to go to its settings.
3. Select the text entry item → Auto-replacement.
4. Turn off all switches: 🔄 Auto-replacement (replaces words with “right” options) 🔤 Automatic space-space arrangement 📊 Prediction of words (tips over keys) 🔍 Automatic spelling check

If after these actions the keyboard still behaves inadequately, try resetting it to factory settings. → Reset all keyboard settings, and it'll bring back standard settings without your personal dictionary and your typing history.

⚠️ Note: Disabling auto-replacement won't delete the user's dictionary. If you've previously added specific words (such as nicknames or professional terms), they'll remain in the keyboard's memory. To clear them, go to Keyboard Settings → Custom dictionary and remove unnecessary entries manually.

2. Remove the standard MIUI keyboard and install alternatives

If the settings don’t work, the radical way is to completely replace the keyboard with a third-party one, which will solve the problem with the T9 once and for all, plus open up access to additional features (dark theme, gestures, cloud dictionary, etc.).

The best alternatives for Redmi 9 are:

• 📱 Gboard (Google) – the most popular keyboard with flexible auto-replacement settings and gesture support.
• ⚡ SwiftKey (Microsoft) – smart word prediction and synchronization between devices.
• 🎨 Chroom (for fans of customization) – unusual themes and layouts.
• 🔢 Old School Keyboard – Classical Emulator T9 (Digital keyboard as on push-button phones).

How to install and make the default keyboard:

1. Download the selected keyboard from Google Play.
2. Open it and follow the activation instructions.
3. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Current keyboard.
4. Select a new keyboard and turn off the standard MIUI (click on the gear next to it and select Disable).

If after installing a new keyboard, the old one still appears in some applications (for example, in the SMS Check the settings of a particular application. Some Xiaomi programs force the system keyboard — this can only be fixed through the system keyboard. ADB-Teams (more on this below).

3. Resetting the keyboard to factory settings

If the problem is with the keyboard being littered (it slows down, suggests irrelevant words, or behaves unpredictably), a complete reset will help, removing all user vocabulary, typing history, and returning standard settings.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Keyboard (or Google Keyboard if you use Gboard) in the list.
3. Open its settings and select Warehouse → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

⚠️ Attention: After the data reset, the keyboard may temporarily work slower, which is normal. The system needs time to relearn your typing style. If the lags last longer than a day, try reinstalling the keyboard updates via Google Play.

4.Use of ADB to force T9 shutdown

If the standard methods did not work, the keyboard MIUI They are returning very hard, and can take advantage of ADB-This requires you to connect your phone to your computer, but you have complete control over your system applications.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB Redmi 9 (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then enable debugging in Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Commands to disable the MIUI keyboard:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miuikeyboard


adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miuikeyboard

The first command turns off the keyboard for the current user, the second one removes the updates, returning the factory version. After completing the commands, be sure to install an alternative keyboard, otherwise you will not be able to type in the text!

5. Installation of a classical T9-keyboard (for nostalgia)

If you want a good old-fashioned digital keyboard (like the Nokia 3310 or Samsung E250), it can be emulated with specialized applications, which is true for those who are used to typing SMS in the “old way” or just want nostalgia.

The best apps for T9:

• 📟 Old School Keyboard – an exact copy of the keyboard of button phones with support for Russian language.
• 📞 T9 Keyboard – Minimalist keyboard with digital input and vibration when pressed.
• 🎮 Retro Keyboard - stylized for retro devices with customizable themes.

How to set up:

1. Install one of the applications above.
2. Activate the keyboard in the settings (language and input).
3. In the application settings, select the language (Russian or English) and turn off auto-replacement (if any).
4. For convenience, you can assign a gesture (such as a swipe down the screen) to quickly switch between keyboards.

Note that these keyboards do not support voice input and may be slower than standard keyboards, but they are ideal for typing short messages or entering numbers (for example, for example, for the purpose of typing short messages or typing digits). PIN-phone-codes).

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If you lack tactile recoil, turn on the option Vibration when pressed in the keyboard settings and set the duration of 50-100 ms - this simulates the sensation of pressing physical buttons.

6 Problems after T9 shutdown and their solutions

Sometimes, after you manipulate the keyboard, you get unexpected bugs, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

If after all the manipulations, the keyboard still works incorrectly, try updating the firmware to the latest version of MIUI. Sometimes the bugs with text input are fixed in new builds. Check for updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI Redmi 9 after turning off the standard keyboard ADB System password notifications may stop working (for example, when you unlock the screen), in which case, temporarily turn it back on by command: adb shell pm enable com.miui.miuikeyboard

7. Alternative methods: gestures and voice input

If you’re annoyed not so much by the T9 itself as by the typing process, consider alternative input methods:

• 🎤 Voice input – available in Gboard and standard keyboard MIUI. Click on the microphone icon and dictate the text. It works offline (after downloading the language pack).
• ✍️ Handwriting - Gboard has a finger-drawing feature that's convenient for characters or rare characters.
• 👆 Gestures – keyboard swipes (such as SwiftKey Flow or Gboard Glide Typing) allow you to type without taking your finger off the screen.
• 📋 Clipboard – if you often type the same phrases (such as address or email), save them to the clipboard (Settings) → Additionally. → buffer).

To enable voice input in Gboard:

1. Open the keyboard settings.
2. Go to Voice Input.
3. Download the language package for Russian (if necessary).
4. Turn on the option of offline speech recognition.

Voice input is especially convenient for long messages or when you are busy (like driving).Recognition accuracy on the Redmi 9 is high thanks to a good microphone and MIUI optimization.

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If you need to enter your phone number quickly or PIN-code, use the digital keyboard horizontally – it automatically switches to the T9-screen-like.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling the T9 on Xiaomi Redmi 9