Keyboards on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO models) may eventually become incorrect: word prompts become irrelevant, auto-replace spoils text, and custom dictionaries are jammed with unnecessary phrases. Most often this happens after installing third-party keyboards, manual word additions or system failures. You can return the original keyboard state in several ways, from simply resetting the settings to completely reinstalling the system application.
In this article, we'll look at all the current keyboard recovery techniques, including hidden MIUI functions, ADB commands, and even manually deleting configuration files. Particular attention will be paid to models with MIUI 12-14, where autocomplete algorithms have been significantly redesigned, and if your keyboard is getting stuck, not opening, or just annoying with the wrong prompts, here's the solution.
1. Reset keyboard settings through the system menu
The easiest way to get the keyboard back to its original state is to use the built-in MIUI tools. This method is suitable for the standard Gboard keyboard (if installed by default) and the branded Mi Keyboard. Importantly, the reset will not remove the user dictionary completely, but will clear the input history and personalized settings.
Instructions:
- 📱 Open the Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input.
- 🔍 Find the Current Keyboard and tap it by its name (such as Gboard or Mi Keyboard).
- ⚙️ Go to the keyboard settings → Additionally. → Resetting settings.
- 🔄 Confirm the action by pressing OK.
Back up important texts (for example, saved phrases in the clipboard)
Close all applications where text input is active
Connect your phone to charge (in case of prolonged processing)
Check that the keyboard is updated to the latest version-->
After resetting, the keyboard will reboot and all user settings (theme, size, key sounds) will return to factory settings. However, the history of input and manually added words will be retained - they will require a deeper cleaning to remove them (see section 3).
⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (especially custom) item Resetting may not be available. In this case, use the methods from the following sections.
2. Cleaning the cache and keyboard data
If resetting didn't work, the next thing to try is a complete cleanup of the cache and keyboard application data.This will delete all user words, input history and temporary files, but won't affect the system language settings.The method works for any keyboard, including SwiftKey or Microsoft Keyboard, if installed by default.
How to clean:
- ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
- 🔎 In search, type in the keyboard name (such as Gboard or Mi Keyboard).
- 🧹 Slip the vault. → Clear the cache and Clear the data.
- 🔄 Reboot the phone.
| Action. | The result | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing the cache | Deletes temporary files, speeds up work | Doesn't affect dictionaries. |
| Clearing the data | Resets all settings and dictionaries | Requires reconfiguration of the keyboard |
| Phone reboot | Applying the changes | Mandatory after cleaning |
After this procedure, the keyboard will be completely reset to the “after purchase” state, but the system languages and layouts will remain. If you used sync with your Google account (for Gboard), the dictionary will recover after you log in to your profile.
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3. manual removal of the user dictionary
If the keyboard continues to offer incorrect words or auto-replacement doesn't work properly, the problem may lie in the user's dictionary. MIUI This data is stored in separate files that can be deleted without being completely reset. ADB).
For Gboard:
- Connect your phone to your PC and activate Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then return to Additional → For Developers).
- Open the command line on your PC and type in: adb shell pm clear com.google.android.inputmethod.latin
- For Mi Keyboard, use the command: adb shell pm clear com.miui.miuilatinime
What to do if there is no ADB?
This method is guaranteed to remove all added words, but requires technical skills. If you are not sure about your actions, you should use alternative methods (see section 5).
⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not delete files that are not tracked in the instructions, which can disrupt stability. MIUI.
4. Reinstall the keyboard via Safe Mode
If the keyboard doesn't open at all or if you have input errors, it might be a conflict with other applications, and Safe Mode, which is a mode that only system programs work, will help.
- 🔄 Turn off the phone.
- 🔘 Press the power button until the Xiaomi logo appears, then release and immediately press Volume Down.
- 📵 Hold the button until the phone boots in Safe Mode (there will be a sign at the bottom of the screen).
- ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Apps, find the keyboard and click Remove Updates (if the button is active).
- 🔄 Restart your phone in normal mode.
Safe Mode also checks if another application (such as a launcher or optimizer) is interfering with the keyboard. If the keyboard is working normally in this mode, uninstall the recently installed programs.
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If the Remove Updates button is inactive, the keyboard is not updated, in which case only a full reset (section 5) or flashing will help.
5. Full reset of the phone (last resort)
If none of these methods worked, the last resort is to reset your phone to factory settings, which will delete all data, including apps, photos and settings, but is guaranteed to return the keyboard to its original state. Make sure to back up before the procedure!
How to reset:
- 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Backup and reset.
- 🔄 Select Settings Reset.
- 🔐 Enter a password (if required) and confirm the action.
- ⏳ Wait until it is completed (it will take 5-15 minutes).
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The factory reset should only be used if other methods have failed. After the procedure, the phone will be like new - all data will be deleted without recovery (unless a backup was made).
After reset, the keyboard will work the same way as the day you bought the phone, and if the problem recurs, it may indicate a hardware failure (such as a sensor malfunction) or firmware damage, in which case we recommend contacting the Xiaomi service center.
6. Alternative solutions: Replacing the keyboard
If Xiaomi's standard keyboard is constantly crashing, consider installing an alternative.
- ⌨️ Gboard – Google, with gesture support and dictionary synchronization.
- ⌨️ SwiftKey – accurate predictions and design themes.
- ⌨️ Fleksy – minimalist design and advanced settings.
To install a new keyboard:
- Download the app from Google Play.
- Go to Settings → Language and Enter → Current Keyboard.
- Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.
If problems persist after installing the alternative keyboard (for example, auto-replacement does not work or the keyboard disappears), check:
- 🔧 Application permissions (Settings) → Annexes → keyboard → Permits).
- 📶 Internet connection stability (some keyboards require network access to predict).
- 🔄 App updates in Google Play.