How to turn on the keyboard on the Xiaomi phone: 5 ways to MIUI 14/15

The keyboard on Xiaomi is not just a typing tool, but a whole range of functions, from auto-replacement to voice input. However, sometimes users are faced with a situation where the keyboard suddenly disappears from the screen, does not appear when opening messengers or fails. The reasons can be different: accidental disconnection in settings, a system failure after updating MIUI, conflict with other applications or even hardware problems.

In this article, we will explore all the possible ways to enable the keyboard on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones, from standard methods through the settings menu to alternative solutions using gestures and third-party utilities. Here you will find a solution to the nuances of working with the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 firmware, where the keyboard settings interface has changed.

1. Standard method: Enable via MIUI settings

The most obvious method is to activate the keyboard in the system settings menu, which works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and the flagship Xiaomi 13/14 series.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Additional → Language and Entering (in some versions of MIUI, the path may look like System and Device → Language and Input).
3. Slip on the current keyboard (or keyboard management).
4. Activate the switch next to Gboard (keyboard from Google) or Xiaomi Keyboard (stock).
5. Go back and select the desired keyboard in the default Keyboard section.

If the keyboard list is empty or there is no option, then the keyboard application has been removed or disabled, in which case move to the next section.

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⚠️ Note: On some models POCO With lightweight firmware, the path to the keyboard settings may be different. If you don't find the Language and input section, search by settings (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner).

2. Keyboard recovery through "Special features"

Sometimes the keyboard goes missing because of disabled people activating functions, like if you turn on Eye Control or Screen Keyboard from third-party services, to get back a standard keyboard:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Scroll down and find System Settings (or Physical buttons on older versions of MIUI).
3. Disable all options related to alternative input: Screen keyboard, Voice input (if it interferes), Gesture Management.
4. Go back to the Language and Enter and check if the keyboard appears in the list of available ones.

On Xiaomi models with MIUI 15 and later, the keyboard may conflict with the "MIUI Voice Assistant" function - if it is active, turn it off in the "Voice Assistant" section.

3. Installation of an alternative keyboard (Gboard, SwiftKey)

If the standard Xiaomi keyboard doesn't work or you don't like it, you can install a third-party solution, the most popular options are Gboard (from Google) and SwiftKey (from Microsoft).

1. Open the Play Market and find an app (e.g. Gboard).
2. Set it up and run it.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to allow access to the keyboard.
4. Go to Settings → Language and Input → Current keyboard and select the keyboard installed.

The advantages of Gboard:

• 🌍 Support for over 100 languages and dialects.
• 🎨 Topics and stickers for personalization.
• 🔍 Google Search and Translator.
• 🖼️ The ability to insert pictures and GIF keyboard.

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⚠️ Note: When installing third-party keyboards MIUI It can give you an "unsafe input" warning. It's a standard message -- just confirm your trust in the application.

4. Enabling the keyboard through gestures and voice input

If the on-screen keyboard fails completely, alternative input methods can be used temporarily:

Voice input

Activated by long pressing the microphone button on the standard keyboard (if it even occasionally appears) or through Google Assistant:

1. Say “OK, Google” or hold the Home button (on models with a physical button).
2. Say the text that needs to be entered.
3. Confirm the insertion of text in the input field.

MIUI gestures

On phones with MIUI 12 and later, there is a Quick Ball feature that allows you to open the keyboard with a gesture:

1. Enable Quick Ball in Settings → Special Features → Quick Ball.
2. Set up a gesture to call the keyboard (such as swiping up the ball).
3. Use a gesture when you need to enter the text.

5. Reset keyboard settings and app cache

If the keyboard is not working correctly (hangs, loss of letters, failures during input), it will help to reset its settings or clear the cache:

For Xiaomi's stock keyboard:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Xiaomi Keyboard (or Miui Keyboard).
3. Slip Warehouse → Clear the cache and Clear the data.
4. Reboot the phone.

For Gboard:

1. Open the Gboard settings through its icon in the notification panel (cog).
2. Select Resetting in the menu.
3. Confirm the action.

After resetting, you may need to re-tuning the language and vocabulary.

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If the keyboard still doesn't work after cleaning the cache, try turning it off in the settings, restarting the phone and turning it back on, which often helps with software failures.

6. Checking hardware problems

If none of the software methods worked, it could be a hardware malfunction, and this is true for phones that have fallen, come into contact with water, or have worn-out displays.

• ❌ The keyboard does not appear in any app.
• ❌ The screen responds to touch only in certain areas.
• ❌ The display shows artifacts (strips, flickering) when trying to enter.
• ❌ The phone does not recognize the taps at the bottom of the screen (where the keyboard is usually located).

In such cases:

1. Check the sensor through the display test (enter ##6484## in the dialer).
2. If the test shows a malfunction, contact the Xiaomi service center.
3. In the models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) the problem may be associated with the detachment of the plume – it requires professional repair.

⚠️ Warning: Don't try to disassemble the phone yourself if it's warranty-free.This voids Xiaomi's warranty obligations. IP68 (For example, Xiaomi 14 Ultra disassembly without a special tool can lead to loss of water resistance.

7. Features for specific Xiaomi models

Some Xiaomi phones have unique nuances of working with the keyboard.

For flagship models (Xiaomi 14 Ultra, MIX Fold 3), split input is also available, which allows you to use the keyboard on half the screen in multitasking mode.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the keyboard on Xiaomi

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If the keyboard is missing after the MIUI update, try retracing the previous version through Recovery, often solving the problem without resetting the data.