Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have powerful text input tools that are often underrated by users. The built-in autocorrect system is able to instantly correct typos, match word endings, and even replace abbreviations with full phrases. However, after the first device activation or the MIUI firmware update, these features can be disabled by default, which forces the user to spend time manually entering each character.
Turning on spell check turns the on-screen keyboard into an intelligent assistant that not only corrects errors, but also anticipates the next word. This is especially true for those who communicate a lot in messengers or conduct business correspondence from the phone. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to activate and configure these functions to make typing faster and more comfortable.
It's worth noting that the keyboard's algorithms are constantly improving, and it analyzes your communication style and suggests the most relevant options. If you notice that your smartphone stopped emphasizing the red wavy line of error or stopped offering the right options, you may have lost the settings or installed a third-party font that conflicts with the system vocabulary.
The main settings of the system keyboard
The first step to activate intelligent input is to access the basic parameters of the system. In the MIUI or HyperOS shell, the input methods are managed in a separate section, accessible through the main settings menu, where you can not only enable the check, but also choose the language in which the text analysis will take place.
You first need to go to Settings, then select Settings, and find Language and Enter. This is where all the keyboard management tools are concentrated. If you have a classic Gboard keyboard from Google, which is often the standard for global versions, the settings can be duplicated in a separate application, but the system priority is set in this menu.
⚠️ Note: When changing the input language, make sure that the spell checker is loaded for the selected language. Without the downloaded dictionary, autocorrection will not work, even if the function is formally enabled.
It's important to distinguish between autocorrect and prompts. Autocorrect automatically replaces the input word with the correct one immediately after the space, and prompts only offer options over the keyboard. For maximum convenience, it's recommended to activate both modes, which will allow the Android system to flexibly respond to your degree of confidence in the writing of the word.
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Use the keyboard learning feature in your settings to make it easier for the system to remember specific terms, contact names, and slang expressions you use frequently.
Activation of autocorrection in Gboard
Most Xiaomi users around the world use the Gboard virtual keyboard because of its stability and rich functionality. Spelling checker settings in this application have their own peculiarities and allow you to achieve high accuracy of input. To get to the desired menu, you can not go through the general settings, but use quick access directly from the keyboard.
Press and hold a comma or a button with the image of a gear (if it is displayed on the panel) to call the settings menu. Next, select the Settings section, then go to Correction of Text. This is the Autocorrect switch that you need to activate. Also in this section, you can adjust the level of aggressiveness of corrections: from soft, when the system only highlights errors, to hard, when words change automatically.
- 📝 Auto-replacement: Changes word to correct without confirmation.
- 🔍 Tip: Shows correction options above the input line.
- 📚 Personal dictionary: allows you to add words that are not in the standard dictionary.
- 🚫 Stop words: A list of words that will never be corrected.
The big letter correction feature deserves special attention. It automatically capitalizes at the beginning of a sentence and after dots. This eliminates the need to constantly switch the register. If you notice that this function is not working correctly, try clearing the Gboard app cache through the application management menu.
Customization of the MIUI and Sogou keyboard
Devices designed for the Chinese market or some global models may have their own MIUI keyboard or Sogou’s affiliate version pre-installed. These keyboards have a different interface than standard Android, and finding spelling settings can be difficult for inexperienced users. The logic is similar, but the path to switches is different.
To access the MIUI keyboard settings, click on the settings icon on the keyboard itself or go to Settings → Additional → Languages and Input → Keyboard Management. The Sogou menu often requires you to click on the brand logo in the corner of the screen to open the toolbar where the Settings button is located. Inside you need to find the partition responsible for entering or correcting.
Owners of older Xiaomi, Redmi or Poco models should be careful: some versions of the MIUI 11 and MIUI 12 firmware have encountered bugs when the Russian layout did not offer a spell check before updating the language package. If you are faced with this situation, try to remove keyboard updates and install the current version through the GetApps store or Google Play.
⚠️ Warning: Third-party design themes that change system fonts to non-standard ones may visually obscure the emphasis of errors. If the check doesn't work, return the standard font to the topic.
Why does the keyboard suggest strange words?
Managing dictionaries and languages
The quality of spell checking depends on the dictionaries connected. Android allows you to download additional language packs that contain millions of words, including rare names, geographical names and professional terms. Without an active dictionary, the verification function becomes useless.
In the Language and Enter menu, select Virtual Keyboard and click on the keyboard you are using. Go to Languages. Here you will see a list of available languages. Make sure that the Russian (or other language you need) is ticked against or the switch is active. Some languages may require Wi-Fi data downloads, as they are not included in the basic system configuration to save space.
Multilingual input is a special feature. If you type in two languages often without switching layouts, enable Multilingual input in the keyboard settings, which will allow the system to contextually suggest words from both languages and correct errors even if you forgot to switch the language.
| Parameter | Description of function | Influence on input |
|---|---|---|
| Autocorrection | Automatic word replacement | High (instant correction) |
| Hints | Visual suggestion of options | Average (requires a choice) |
| Auto-capital | Big letters at the beginning | Low (cosmetic) |
| Keyboard sound | Audio response when pressed | Doesn't affect spelling. |
☑️ Checking the dictionary
Solving problems with emphasizing errors
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the red emphasis on errors disappears, although the function is enabled.This can be due to an application conflict or a malfunction in the Android system process. The first thing to check is whether the Do Not Disturb mode or a special energy saving mode is turned on, which limits the background processes of the keyboard.
The problem can also be in a crowded cache. Accumulated temporary files can cause the verification algorithms to work incorrectly. To fix this, go to Settings → Apps → All applications, find your keyboard (like Gboard) and choose Clear Cache. Don't confuse it with Clear Data, as this will remove your personal vocabulary and settings.
Another reason could be the use of third-party launchers or font zoom apps that don't support the standard Android text attributes.In such cases, the red wavy line just doesn't render, although the check is technically underway.Try temporarily returning the standard display settings to see for the reason.
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If the check didn’t work after all the manipulations, try to remove keyboard updates and install it again through Google Play – this solves 90% of software conflicts.
Use of voice input and dictation
While the topic of the article is about text input, voice input, which also uses powerful spell-checking algorithms, cannot be ignored: Google or Xiaomi's voice engine automatically places punctuation marks and capital letters, relying on the same dictionaries as the keyboard, and activating this feature can significantly speed up long message set.
To enable voice input, make sure that the keyboard settings activate the appropriate item. Usually, the microphone icon is in the bottom row of the keyboard or in the prompt bar. The recognition quality is directly dependent on the quality of the Internet connection, since speech processing often occurs on servers.
By adding new words to your personal keyboard vocabulary, you improve not only text but also voice input, and the system begins to "understand" your diction and specific vocabulary.