How to call the keyboard on Xiaomi A2: all ways + problem solving

Xiaomi A2 is one of the most popular smartphones of the brand, but even its users sometimes face a bug situation: the keyboard does not appear at the right time, whether after the MIUI update, whether because of a malfunction in the application, or simply do not know how to call it correctly. In this article, we will analyze all the working ways of calling the keyboard on the Xiaomi A2, including hidden chips and solving typical problems.

It’s important to understand that on the A2 (as on other Xiaomi models), the keyboard can behave differently depending on the firmware version, the shell installed (MIUI 9/10/11/12), and even from the specific application. We tested all methods on current versions of the software and selected only those that work stable. If you have a keyboard that disappeared after upgrading to MIUI 14+, pay special attention to the section on resetting settings - this is a common cause of bug.

1. Standard keyboard call through tap on the input field

The most obvious way is to tap the text box where you want to type, but even here, there are nuances that many people don't know about:

• 📱 A short touch -- if you quickly poke and remove your finger, the keyboard may not appear. Try holding your finger on the field 0.5-1 second.
• 🔄 Double tap - in some versions MIUI Double touching on the input field is more reliable.
• 🖱️ Accuracy of pressing - on Xiaomi A2 The sensor sometimes "gluts" the edges of the screen.

If the keyboard never appeared, check:

1. Is the “Read Only” mode enabled in the application settings (relevant to Google Docs, Word).
2. Is there a third-party keyboard (such as Gboard or SwiftKey) that conflicts with the system keyboard?
3. Whether the "No Sound" or "Do Not Disturb" mode is activated, they sometimes block the appearance of the keyboard.

2. Call the keyboard through the notification panel (hidden method)

Few people know, but on the Xiaomi A2, you can force the keyboard through the notification panel, which works even if the input field is inactive:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification panel.
2. Find the Keyboard icon (usually if you have recently used text input).
3. Slip on it – the keyboard will open at the bottom of the screen.

If there is no badge, try:

• 🔍 Deploy the panel completely (swipe twice from top to bottom).
• ⚙️ Add the keyboard shortcut manually: clamping the empty space on the panel → "Edit" → Find the widget "Keyboard".

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On some Xiaomi A2 firmware, the keyboard icon in notifications only appears after the first successful call through the input field. Try first typing in the Notes or Messages, then checking the panel.

3. Forced call through system settings

If the keyboard doesn't appear in any application, the problem may be system settings. Here's how to fix it:

1. Open Settings → System and device → Language and input → Current keyboard.
2. Make sure that at least one keyboard is on (such as MIUI Keyboard or Gboard).
3. If the keyboard is disabled, tap it and activate the switch.

If there is no keyboard in the list:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes it restores system settings.
• 📥 Install the keyboard from Google Play (e.g. Gboard).
• ⚠️ Reset the keyboard settings: in the same menu, click "Reset Settings" (if available).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi A2 s MIUI 12+ Sometimes keyboard access permissions are reset after the update. If you see a message "keyboard is not responding", go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Three dots (menu) → Special access → Keyboards and enable access for the desired keyboard.

4.Use of gestures to call the keyboard

The Xiaomi A2 has hidden gestures that can help trigger the keyboard even if the sensor isn’t working properly:

If the gestures don't work:

• 🔧 Check if they are included in the settings. → Additionally. → Gestures.
• 📱 Switch to navigation buttons instead of gestures (Settings) → Screen. → Navigation panel).

5. Solve problems if the keyboard doesn't appear at all

If none of these methods worked, the problem could be profound.

Check if the keyboard is included in the settings

Reboot your smartphone

Install an alternative keyboard (Gboard)

Clear the cache of the application "Keyboard"

Reset the keyboard settings to factory-->

If the keyboard appears but disappears immediately:

• 🛠️ Clear the keyboard app cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → keyboard → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Turn off the power saving for the keyboard: Settings → Battery → Choice of applications → keyboard → No restrictions.
• 📲 Check permissions: Some keyboards (like SwiftKey) require access to Notifications and Auto Start".

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi A2 s MIUI 10-11, there's a bug where the keyboard goes missing after you connect to Bluetooth devices (earbuds, speakers). Solution: Turn off Bluetooth or restart your phone.

6. Reset keyboard settings to factory

If all the methods are tried, but the keyboard still doesn't work, you reset the settings.

1. Open Settings → System and device → Additional → Resetting.
2. Select “Reset App Settings” (not a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After discharge:

• 🔄 The keyboard will return to factory settings (usually this is the case). MIUI Keyboard).
• 📥 You will have to re-configure languages, auto-replacement and themes.
• ⚠️ If the problem was in the application conflict, after the reset everything will work.

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Resetting your app settings doesn’t delete your data (photos, contacts, messages), but resets all the programs, including the keyboard. This is safer than a complete reset, but less radical.

7. Alternative ways to type text on Xiaomi A2

If the keyboard has not worked, alternative input methods can be used:

• 🎤 Voice input: Most apps (like Google Search or Messages) have a microphone button next to the input field.
• ✍️ Manual input: in Gboard there is a function "Drawing" - you can write with your finger on the screen.
• 🖥️ Connecting a physical keyboard via Bluetooth or OTG-adapter.
• 📱 Copy text from the clipboard (hold your finger in the input field) → "Insert").

For voice input:

1. Open any application with an input field (such as Messages).
2. Put the badge on. 🎤 on the keyboard (if any).
3. Speak the text clearly – it will automatically be converted to print.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the keyboard on Xiaomi A2