How to remove capital letters on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Xiaomi smartphone users often face an annoying situation when, after entering the first character, the keyboard automatically goes into Caps Lock mode. Instead of the expected lowercase text, the device continues to type with CHAIR LETTERS, which forces you to constantly switch the register manually, a problem especially relevant for those who actively correspond in messengers or write long notes, where the constant reset of the register confuses the rhythm of the typing.

The reason for this behavior lies not in the hardware failure, but in the specific settings of the software keyboard, most often Gboard, which is standard for the MIUI and HyperOS shells. The system by default activates the auto-capitalization function, suggesting that each new sentence should begin with a capital letter. However, sometimes the algorithm works incorrectly or the settings are confused after the update, blocking the return to lowercase characters.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to remove capital letters on Xiaomi and return to normal printing mode, you will learn where to look for hidden switches in the language menu, how to forcefully disable auto-correction and what to do if standard methods do not help solve the problem.

Why Xiaomi only prints in capital letters

The main culprit behind the intrusive Caps Lock mode is Auto-Replacement or Auto-Capitalization. The keyboard algorithm tries to guess the beginning of a sentence and forcibly translates the first character to the uppercase. If the user does not pause or put a point, the system can assume that the sentence is continuing, and save the uppercase for all subsequent characters.

Another reason may be the accidental activation of Caps Lock lock by long pressing the corresponding key. On some Xiaomi models with a screen diagonal of more than 6.5 inches, the pressing area is increased, which leads to frequent false positives, and the problem can manifest itself when switching between languages, if the settings of a particular language package set their own rules for formatting text.

Sometimes the crash is software-based: the keyboard cache is overflowing or there is a conflict after an Android update. In such cases, even when the capitalization settings are turned off, the phone can ignore the user's commands. It is important to understand that this is not a touchscreen breakdown, but a logical error in the input software.

• 🔹 Activated mode "Auto-capitalization" in the language settings.
• 🔹 Accidental locking of Caps Lock with a long press.
• 🔹 Conflict of keyboard application versions after update.
• 🔹 Features of the dictionary and autocorrection.

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If the problem appears abruptly after the system update, try clearing the Keyboard app cache in the app settings without deleting personal data.

Disable Caps Lock via Gboard Settings

The most effective way to solve this problem is to go into the deep settings of the virtual keyboard. Since most Xiaomi users use the standard Gboard, the instruction will be focused on this interface, you will need to go to the settings menu, which is hidden from the ordinary eye during printing.

Open any application that requires text input to make the keyboard appear. On the top toolbar, find the gear icon or press and hold the comma (depending on the firmware version), you're interested in the Settings section, and then the Keyboard setting or Preferences item, and that's where the key switches that control the register of letters are.

In the list that opens, you need to find an option called Auto Capitalization or Auto Capitalization. Make sure that the slider opposite this item has been put in an inactive state. It is also worth checking for a separate item called Show Caps Lock key - if it is on, the risk of accidental switching increases significantly.

After making the changes, be sure to close the settings and try typing the test message. If the letters continue to be printed in capital, you may need to restart the device to apply the system configuration files.

Managing language packages and layout

Often the problem is not the general settings, but the specifics of the language you choose. In the Android operating system, each language pack can have its own punctuation and capitalization rules. If you use multiple input languages, the conflict between their settings can cause the described failure.

To diagnose, go to the language management section. Select Languages from the Gboard menu. Here you will see a list of all active layouts. Try removing extra languages you rarely use and leaving only the main languages (such as Russian and English). Sometimes deleting and re-installing the language package helps to reset the wrong formatting parameters.

⚠️ Attention: When you delete a language, the local vocabulary accumulated for that language is erased. If you use specific words often, the system may temporarily be worse at picking up auto-replacements.

You should also pay attention to the layout type. In some cases, switching from QWERTY to QWERTZ or AZERTY (European standards) changes the Shift key logic. Make sure that the layout section selects the standard option that is familiar to your region.

Use of alternative keyboards

If Gboard’s standard settings don’t completely fix the problem, or the menu interface is constantly changing after MIUI updates, it makes sense to consider installing a third-party solution.Alternative keyboards often have more flexible Shift register and key behavior management settings.

One of the most popular alternatives is Microsoft SwiftKey, which is famous for its smart predictive dialing engine and easy control. SwiftKey allows you to customize the behavior of the Shift key in detail, so that it turns on Caps Lock only when double pressed, or completely disable the automatic transition to the uppercase.

Another option is Yandex.Keyboard, which is perfectly adapted for Russian-speaking users and has its own word processing algorithms, and installing a third-party keyboard requires permissions to access data entry, which is a standard Android security procedure.

• 📱 Download the keyboard app from Google Play Market.
• 📱 Activate the new layout in the system settings.
• 📱 Choose it as the default input method.
• 📱 Set up capitalization options in the menu of the new keyboard.

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Changing the keyboard is a radical, but often the only way to get around the bugs of standard Xiaomi software if the manufacturer does not release a patch.

Resetting keyboard settings and cleaning the cache

When the software settings look correct but the problem persists, you need to reset the input system components to factory settings, which will remove accumulated errors, conflicting dictionaries, and temporary files that may have caused the register algorithms to malfunction.

To do this, go to the basic smartphone settings, look for the Apps or All Apps section. In the list, find "Gboard" (or your current keyboard). Go to the Memory section and click on "Clear Cache" and then "Clear All" (or "Reset Settings"). Don't worry, your personal data (photos, contacts) won't be affected, but the vocabulary of frequently used words will reset.

Settings → Applications → Gboard → Storage → Clean everything

Once this procedure is done, the phone may be asked to re-select the language and accept the terms of use, which is a normal system reaction, and the keyboard will now behave like a new device, and the likelihood of a return to misbehavior with capital letters is minimal.

⚠️ Note: After resetting your keyboard, you will have to retrain your style of printing, as the history of frequently used words will be deleted.

Specificity of work in applications and browser

Sometimes the problem is local and only manifests itself in certain applications, such as in the Chrome browser or when filling out forms in Telegram, this is due to the fact that some applications force the type of input field (Input Type), requiring the system to start text with a capital letter (for example, the “Name”, “City”, “Header”) field.

In such cases, the keyboard is not broken, but is running an application command. However, if you type in a regular messenger and the system still puts the upper ones, check the autocorrect settings inside the application itself. Some messengers have their own built-in text editors that can conflict with the system keyboard.

It’s also worth checking if Simplified Mode or Disabled Mode is enabled, where increased controls can provoke accidental clicks on Shift. Disable unnecessary access features in Advanced Settings → Special Opportunities.

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