How to choose the right keyboard for Xiaomi smartphone: comparison, settings and secrets

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The keyboard on Xiaomi is not just a typing tool, but a key element of interaction with the device, and its convenience depends on the speed of printing, the number of errors and even the comfort of communicating in instant messengers. MIUI Keyboard preinstalled on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, Not everyone is good for it: some lack features, some lack personalization, and some suffer from bugs after updates. In this article, we will discuss how to choose an alternative, which keyboards work best on the Internet. MIUI, What to look for when setting up.

The problem of choice is complicated by the fact that some third-party keyboards conflict with the shell. MIUI, For example, users of Xiaomi 13 Pro complain about lags when using SwiftKey in full-screen gesture mode, we tested top solutions in 2026 and collected a checklist of criteria that will help avoid typical errors. And if you have already decided on a choice - at the end of the article you will find step-by-step instructions for installation and fine tuning.

1. Standard MIUI Keyboard: pros and cons

Xiaomi’s pre-installed keyboard has some unique features that competitors don’t have, such as built-in support for Chinese characters (relevant to global firmware) and deep integration with Mi Account services. MIUI 14 Many users have encountered a bug when the keyboard spontaneously folds when typing in Telegram.

Key advantages:

• 🔹 Minimum battery consumption – optimized for Qualcomm Snapdragon and MediaTek processors used in Xiaomi smartphones.
• 🎨 Design themes – synchronized with system wallpaper and theme MIUI.
• 🔍 Searching for emojis and GIF Directly from the input field (works even without the Internet).
• 📱 Gestures – support for swipes to move the cursor (like on iPhone).

The main shortcomings:

• ⚠️ Lack of cloud-based vocabulary synchronization between devices (unlike Gboard).
• ⚠️ Limited support for languages – no Tatar or Bashkir, for example.
• ⚠️ Advertising in some regional versions (for example, in firmware for India).

⚠️ Attention: If you are using MIUI Keyboard on POCO F5 Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+, Turn off the "Emoji Prediction" option in the keyboard settings, which conflicts with the auto-replacement algorithm and can replace words with incorrect emojis (for example, the word "home" with the word "home" in the keyboard settings). 🏠).

2. Top.-5 Alternative keyboards for Xiaomi in 2026 year

We tested it. 12 popular keyboards on Xiaomi devices 13T, Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 Pro. Top.-5 And the ones that showed stable operation without lags and offered unique features, and the selection criteria were: printing speed, gesture support, battery consumption and compatibility with the computer. MIUI 14/15.

Gboard is not only the most versatile, but it is also the only one that works correctly with the Windows in the Window (PiP) feature on Xiaomi. For example, when watching YouTube videos in a small window, the keyboard does not close the content, unlike SwiftKey.

3. How to check the compatibility of the keyboard with your Xiaomi model

Not all keyboards work equally well across Xiaomi devices.For example, Fleksy can brake on budget smartphones with 4GB of RAM (like Redmi). 10A), A Chroom is in conflict with the corporate shell on POCO M5. Check before installation:

Make sure the keyboard supports your version of Android (see Settings) → The phone)

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Install a test version (if any) before buying premium features

Turn off battery optimization for keyboard in Settings → Annexes → Permits-->

To check the stability:

1. Install the keyboard from Google Play.
2. Open Telegram and type a long message (200)+ symbolism).
3. Try using gestures (swipe to delete a word, hold a space to move the cursor).
4. Switch between apps – the keyboard should not be lost or slowed down.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Lite some keyboards (e.g. SwiftKey) may conflict with Dynamic Screen Resolution. If you notice lags, turn it off in Settings → Display. → Permission.

4. Hidden settings MIUI Keyboard: What can be improved

Even if you choose to stay on a standard keyboard, it can be significantly improved. Most users don't know what the keyboard is. MIUI Keyboard has hidden options available through the engineering menu:

• 🔧 Turn off vibration when pressed (saves battery power).
• 📏 Change the keyboard height to 70% of the standard (convenient for small screens).
• 🌐 Add up to 5 languages at a time (instead of the standard 3).
• 🔍 Insert "One-hand mode" laterally offset.

To open the extended settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Additional settings → Language and input → Current keyboard (MIUI Keyboard) → Settings.
2. Press 5 times in a row on the keyboard version (bottom of the screen).
3. A laboratory menu with experimental functions will appear.

Another life hack: if you lack emoji, activate the hidden pack "MIUI Moji." For that:

1. Open any message on WhatsApp.
2. Click on the emoji in the keyboard and hold for 3 seconds.
3. In the menu that appears, select Additional Emojis → MIUI Moji.

5. Optimization of the keyboard for games and instant messengers

Gamers and active users of social networks often find that the keyboard interferes at critical moments. PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact is standard MIUI Keyboard can close controls.Solutions:

For games:

• 🎮 Use a transparent keyboard theme (available in Gboard and SwiftKey).
• 🔄 Set up a quick double tap folding on the "123" key".
• 📱 Enable the "Game Keyboard" mode in the settings MIUI (Settings → Special facilities → Gaming functions).

For messengers:

• 💬 In Telegram and VK Set up hotkeys for quick sticker inserts (in Gboard: Settings) → Text substitutions).
• 🔍 Activate the search GIF directly from the keyboard (works in Gboard and MIUI Keyboard).
• 📌 Use a history clipboard (up to 50 items are saved in Gboard).

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If you play Honor of Kings or Mobile Legends, install the BlueStacks Keyboard (available in the game). APK). It's optimized for MOBA-games and supports macros for quick messages (e.g., "Get back!" or "Get dragon").

For Discord and Slack, it is useful to set up auto-replacement of frequently used phrases, for example, you can create abbreviations:

• //gg → "Good game, well played!"
• //afk → "Went out on 5 I'll be right back"

6.Security: Which keyboards should not be installed

Not all keyboards on Google Play are secure; some (especially the little ones) collect data about your messages, passwords, and even bank details. According to Kaspersky, 12 malicious keyboards were discovered in 2023 masquerading as legitimate apps.

• 🚨 Requests permission to access SMS or contact.
• 🚨 Has a suspiciously high rating (4.8)+) low-review.
• 🚨 Developer – a company with no history (for example, registered less than a year ago).
• 🚨 The description promises “super-speed printing” or “free premium features".

The list of keyboards that we do not recommend to install on Xiaomi:

• AI.type Keyboard – caught transferring data to China in 2022
• Go Keyboard – contains advertising SDK, Consuming up to 1 GB of traffic per month.
• TouchPal Keyboard – leaked user data in 2021.
• Any Keyboard (not to be confused with AnySoftKeyboard) is a fake application with viruses.

⚠️ Note: If you installed the keyboard from third-party sources (not from Google Play), check it through VirusTotal. APK-You can file it on virustotal.com and wait for the analysis. Even if the antivirus on your phone doesn't swear, it doesn't guarantee security!

7. Step-by-step instruction: how to install and configure a new keyboard

Installing an alternative keyboard on Xiaomi has nuances due to features MIUI. If you just install an app from Play Market, it may not appear in the list of available keyboards:

1. Install the keyboard from the official store (such as Gboard).
2. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → Current keyboard.
3. Press Keyboard Management and turn on the switch opposite the new keyboard.
4. Go back and select it from the Current Keyboard list.
5. Run any application with a text field (like Notes) and hold the globe icon (or emoji) on the keyboard to select the language.

If the new keyboard does not appear in the list:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📥 Check if additional language packs have downloaded (in keyboard settings).
• 🚫 Remove the app cache in Settings → Annexes → [Keyboard name] → Warehouse.

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On Xiaomi MIUI 14+ After installing a new keyboard, be sure to restart the device. Otherwise, it may not appear in the list or work with lags.

For fine tuning:

• In Gboard: Settings → Topics → Create your own theme (you can upload your own photo).
• In SwiftKey: Settings → layout → Keyboard size (recommended 90% for larger screens).
• V MIUI Keyboard: Settings → Additionally. → Vibration when pressed (turn off to save battery).

8. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after installing the keyboard correctly, the Xiaomi keyboard may not behave properly, and we have collected typical bugs and ways to fix them:

If the SwiftKey or Gboard keyboard starts to brake after the update MIUI, try:

1. Reverse to the previous version of the keyboard (download) APK APKMirror).
2. Turn off animations in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Animation).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi Note 11 or POCO M4 Pro) AI-based keyboards (e.g. SwiftKey) can heat the processor. If the phone gets overheated, go to Gboard or MIUI Keyboard.

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