How to completely disable the T9 on Xiaomi phone: a step-by-step guide

Why the T9 is a hindrance to Xiaomi users and can it be removed forever?

Auto-replacement of the T9 on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO models) is often a source of irritation: the system stubbornly corrects words, substitutes incorrect options or slows down input. The problem is compounded by the fact that the MIUI keyboard settings are hidden deeper than in “pure” Android, and some parameters are completely absent from the standard interface.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to disable the T9, from basic settings to radical measures like changing the keyboard or resetting its configuration. We will focus on the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12-15) and smartphone models. Importantly, some methods require administrator rights or access to hidden menus, which we will highlight separately.

If you find that the Xiaomi keyboard “forgets” settings after a reboot or update, at the end of the article there is a section with solutions to this problem. FAQ-In the block, you will find instructions for specific models (for example, Redmi Note 12 or the Redmi Note). POCO X5).

Method 1: Disable auto-replacement in the settings of the standard MIUI keyboard

The most obvious method is to deactivate the T9 through the keyboard menu, but in MIUI, the path to these settings is not always intuitive.

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in Messages or Notes).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to go to its settings.
3. Select Text Input (or Spelling in older versions of MIUI).
4. Turn off the following options: 🔄 Auto-replacement (or automatic replacement) 📊 Prediction of text (or hints when entering) 🔤 Autocomplete (if any)

In some MIUI 14+ firmware, these options can be grouped under the Advanced Settings tab. If you don't see the right items, try changing the keyboard language to English - sometimes this reveals additional options.

⚠️ Attention: POCO F4 redmi K50 s MIUI 13.5+ After disabling the auto-replacement, there may be a backlight of sentences. To remove it completely, you need to reset the keyboard settings (see Method 3).

Method 2: Install an alternative keyboard (Gboard, SwiftKey)

If the standard MIUI keyboard ignores your settings, the radical solution is to switch to a third-party one.

• 📱 Gboard (from Google) – Supports deep auto-replacement customization, including disabling hints for specific languages.
• ⌨️ SwiftKey (Microsoft) - allows you to disable T9 separately for each application.
• 🔍 AnySoftKeyboard - open source, minimalist design without unnecessary "features".

Installation instructions:

1. Download the keyboard from Google Play (such as Gboard).
2. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
3. Activate the downloaded keyboard and set it by default.
4. In the settings of the new keyboard, turn off: 🔄 Autocorrection 📊 Predicting the next word 🔤 Correction of double pressing (if any)

Important: On the Xiaomi 13 Pro and POCO X5 Pro with MIUI 14, additional permission may be required in Settings → Apps → Permissions Management → Special Access → Battery Optimization (turn off optimization for Gboard) after installing the Gboard.

Method 3: Reset keyboard settings to factory

If auto-replacement returns after a reboot or MIUI update, resetting the keyboard configuration will help.This method does not affect other phone settings, but will delete:

• 📚 User dictionary (words you have added)
• 🎨 Current Keyboard Design Theme
• ⚙️ All individual settings (size, sounds, vibrations)

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Keyboard app (or the AOSP Android keyboard on some models).
3. Open the Warehouse → Clear the data and confirm the action.
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 11 and POCO M4 Pro MIUI 13 after resetting the keyboard, the Russian layout may disappear. To return it, go to the keyboard Settings → Languages and layouts and download the language again.

Method 4: Disable T9 via ADB (for advanced users)

If the standard methods do not work, you can use them. ADB-This is a way of connecting the phone to a computer and enabling debugging. USB.

Step-by-step:

1. Install. ADB-pc-tool.
2. Put it on your phone: 🔧 Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times to activate Developer Mode) 🖥️ Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB

Connect your phone to your PC and execute in the command line:

adb shell settings put secure spell_checker_enabled 0

Then:

adb shell settings put secure text_correction_enabled 0

Reset the device.

These commands disable the system autocorrect services. If you use Gboard, do the following:

adb shell am force-stop com.google.android.inputmethod.latin


adb shell pm clear com.google.android.inputmethod.latin

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Before using ADB, back up your keyboard settings via Settings → System → Backup. This will help you quickly restore configuration if you make errors.

Method 5: Manual editing of system files (root only)

The most radical method is editing the MIUI configuration files that control the keyboard, which is only suitable for users with an unlocked bootloader and Magisk installed.

You will need to:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Cross the path: /data/data/com.miui.miuikeyboard/shared_prefs/ and open the file settings.xml text-edit.
3. Find the lines: <boolean name="prediction_on" value="true" /> <boolean name="auto_correction_on" value="true" /> and replace true with false.
4. Save the file, reboot the phone.

Here's how to fix it:

1. For a standard MIUI keyboard: After updating the firmware, re-run Method 1 or Method 3 (reset settings).
2. For Gboard/SwiftKey: Open your keyboard settings and manually sync your data to your Google/Microsoft account.
3. For all keyboards: Turn off battery optimization for keyboard application: Settings → Applications → Application management → [Your keyboard] → Battery → Without restrictions

If the problem recurs regularly, try to roll back to a stable version. MIUI through settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points (⋮) → Select a Service Package.

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On the POCO F3 and Redmi K40 with MIUI 13.0.6+, it helps to disable the Adaptive Battery function in the developer settings. This prevents automatic resetting of keyboard settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling the T9 on Xiaomi