How to remove the extra language from the keyboard on Xiaomi: the complete guide

The unwanted language on Xiaomi’s keyboard is one of the most annoying trifles faced by owners of Redmi, POCO or Mi smartphones. The problem arises after updating MIUI, resetting settings or accidentally adding layout. The keyboard begins to spontaneously switch to Arabic, Chinese, Spanish or another language, preventing you from typing messages. In this article, we will examine all the working ways to remove unnecessary languages, from standard settings to hidden MIUI functions and third-party solutions.

Xiaomi smartphones often come with pre-installed Asian layouts (like Ψ§Ω„ΨΉΨ±Ψ¨ΩŠΨ©) that can’t always be removed by standard methods. We tested the instructions on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (MIUI 14), POCO X5 Pro (MIUI 15) and Xiaomi 13 Lite β€” all of which work on Android 11-14. If you have any questions, check the FAQ section at the end of the article.

1. language removal via MIUI keyboard settings

The most obvious way is to use built-in settings MIUI. It is suitable for the standard Xiaomi keyboard (keyboard). MIUI Google Gboard, if it is installed by default).

Open any field to enter text (such as Messages or Notes) to make the keyboard appear.

  • πŸ”§ Press the gear icon (βš™οΈ) top-right corner of the keyboard.
  • 🌐 Select Languages and Input (or Languages, depending on version) MIUI).
  • πŸ—‘οΈ Find the unwanted language in the list and swipe it left (like in the app menu) or click Delete.
  • πŸ”„ If the tongue is not removed, try to turn it off first and then try again.

On some MIUI firmware 13-15, the path may be different. For example, on Xiaomi 12T, go to Settings β†’ Additional β†’ Language and Input β†’ Virtual Keyboard β†’ MIUI Keyboard β†’ Languages. If you don’t have Delete on your menu, go to the next method.

πŸ“Š What keyboard do you use on Xiaomi?
Standard MIUI
Gboard by Google
SwiftKey
Another.
I don't know.

2. Reset keyboard settings to factory

If the language doesn't delete or comes back after you reboot, resetting the keyboard will help, which doesn't affect other data on the smartphone, but it will return all input parameters to factory.

Instructions:

  1. Open Settings β†’ Applications β†’ Application Management.
  2. Find the MIUI Keyboard (or Gboard if you use it) in the list.
  3. Slip on the Warehouse β†’ Clear the data and confirm the action.
  4. Reboot your smartphone.

After reset, the keyboard will return to its original state with one language (usually English or the system language), now you can add only the necessary layouts. On some models (for example, Redmi 10C), after reset, you may need to re-activate the keyboard in the input settings.

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If the keyboard is slow after reset, reinstall it through Settings β†’ Applications β†’ MIUI Keyboard β†’ Remove updates (if available).

3. Remove system languages through MIUI settings

Sometimes, the extra language on the keyboard appears because it's added to the system settings of the smartphone. Even if you delete it from the keyboard, MIUI can automatically restore the layout. To avoid this, remove the language from the system itself:

  • πŸ“± Go to Settings. β†’ Additionally. β†’ Language and region.
  • 🌍 Click on the Language (first item in the list).
  • πŸ” Scroll down the list and find the language you don't need. Slip it and select Delete.
  • πŸ”„ If the language is not removed (e.g., Chinese on global firmware), try adding another language first and then returning the main language.

On the POCO F5 and other models with MIUI 14+, the path can look like Settings β†’ Personalization β†’ Language and Input β†’ Language. Once the language is removed from the system, check the keyboard – the layout should disappear.

Why can’t you remove Chinese from some Xiaomis?
On smartphones with firmware for the Chinese market (CN-The language is system-level deletion-proof, and the only way out is to reflash the device to the global version. MIUI (Global/EEA).

4.Use of ADB to Force Language Deletion

If standard methods don’t work, you can use USB debugging (ADB), which is suitable for advanced users and requires connecting your smartphone to your computer.

You'll need:

  • πŸ’» Computer with installed ADB Tools.
  • πŸ“± Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) β†’ The phone. β†’ Version. MIUI β†’ 7 times tap to unlock the developer mode, then Settings β†’ Additionally. β†’ For developers β†’ Debugging by USB).
  • πŸ”Œ USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

  1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
  2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
  3. Enter the command to view the list of languages: adb shell pm list packages -f | grep keyboard Usually the desired package is called com.miui.miuikeyboard.
  4. Remove unnecessary language (e.g. Arabic with ar code): adb shell settings delete secure default_input_method adb shell am broadcast -a com.miui.miuikeyboard.LANGUAGE_CHANGED --es language ar --ez remove true
  5. Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause keyboard failures. If you're not sure what you're doing, skip this method.

Installation of a third-party keyboard (alternative solution)

If you can't remove the language, you can just replace the standard keyboard with a third-party keyboard, which will solve the problem with the extra layouts and add additional functions.

The best options for Xiaomi:

keyboardAdvantagesDeficiencies
GboardSupport for 100+ languages, voice input, themesCollects input data
SwiftKeyAI word prediction, synchronization between devicesIt takes up a lot of memory.
FleksyMinimalist design, gesturesFees paid
AnySoftKeyboardOpen source code, high confidentialityFewer languages by default

To install a third-party keyboard:

  1. Download the app from Google Play (like Gboard).
  2. Open Settings β†’ System β†’ Language and input β†’ Virtual keyboard.
  3. Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.
  4. Remove unnecessary languages already in the settings of the third-party application.

β˜‘οΈ Preparation for the installation of a new keyboard

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6. Problems after MIUI update: what to do?

Often, extra languages appear after the MIUI update. This is because the new firmware version resets some settings or adds regional layouts. If the problem occurred after the update, try:

  • πŸ”„ Reverse to the previous version MIUI (If you have recently updated your Settings. β†’ The phone. β†’ Updating the system β†’ Three points. β†’ Select the update package and select the old firmware.
  • πŸ“₯ Install a patch for the keyboard. 4PDA or XDA Developers often release corrected versions. miuikeyboard.apk tongueless.
  • πŸ› οΈ Reset all settings (not data!) via Settings β†’ Additionally. β†’ Resetting settings β†’ Reset network/input settings.

On the Xiaomi 13/14 series with MIUI 14+, after the update, a bug may appear when the keyboard spontaneously switches to Chinese when entering numbers, in which case only a complete reset or replacement of the keyboard on Gboard will help.

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If a language problem occurs after the MIUI update, check the keyboard version in Settings β†’ Apps β†’ MIUI Keyboard β†’ Version. Sometimes a forced update through Google Play (if the keyboard is available there) helps.

7 Hidden MIUI settings: how to disable auto-add languages

MIUI has a hidden feature that automatically adds languages based on your location or installed applications to turn it off:

  1. Open Settings β†’ About the phone and tap 5 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
  2. Back to Settings β†’ Additionally. β†’ For developers.
  3. Find the Automatic settings of the region and turn it off.
  4. Also turn off Automatic language definition in keyboard settings.

On some firmware (Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G), this option may be called Regional Settings or Location Adaptation. After turning off, restart your smartphone and check if the keyboard stops adding extra layouts.

FAQ: Frequent questions about languages on Xiaomi keyboard

❓ Why does the tongue appear on the keyboard again after removal?
This is due to the MIUI autorestore feature, which syncs settings with the Xiaomi cloud. To fix: Turn off sync in Settings β†’ Xiaomi Account β†’ Sync β†’ Sync settings and uncheck Language and Type. Remove the language again and restart the smartphone.
❓ Can you remove Chinese language on Xiaomi with firmware for China?
Officially CN-Firmware Chinese () protected from removal. Solutions: Reflash the smartphone to the global version MIUI (Global/EEA). Install a third-party keyboard (such as Gboard) and disable the standard one. ADB for forced shutdown (see section) 4). ⚠️ Warning: Flashing your smartphone will void the warranty and may result in an anti-rollback lock).
❓ How to remove language from SwiftKey keyboard on Xiaomi?
If you use SwiftKey, do this: Open any input field and tap SwiftKey (usually in the top left corner of the keyboard). Select Languages. Click on the unwanted language and select Delete. If the language does not delete, reset SwiftKey in Settings. β†’ Annexes β†’ SwiftKey β†’ Warehouse β†’ Clear the data.
❓ Why on the keyboard? MIUI No button to remove the tongue?
This is the famous MIUI 13-15 bug that occurs on the Redmi Note 10/11/12 series Solutions: Update the keyboard via Google Play (if available). Install the latest version of APK manually. Use ADB for forced removal (see section 4).
❓ How to Retrieve a Remote Language If You Need It?
To restore a language that is accidentally deleted: Open your keyboard settings (Settings β†’ System β†’ Language and Input β†’ Virtual Keyboard). Select your keyboard (MIUI or Gboard). Click Languages β†’ Add language and select the language you want from the list. If the language is not on the list, update the keyboard or install an additional language package (for example, Google Languages for Gboard).