How to go to the keyboard settings on Xiaomi: 5 ways to MIUI 12-14

Why are the keyboard settings on Xiaomi hidden so deep?

If you’ve ever tried to change the input language, disable autocorrection, or install a new keyboard theme on Xiaomi, you’ve probably encountered one problem: the settings you need are hidden so deep that not everyone can find them the first time. Unlike “pure” Android, the MIUI shell (especially in versions 12-14) has moved keyboard control to non-obvious menu sections, and sometimes even divided the settings into several places.

In this article, we will not just show you how to open keyboard settings on Xiaomi, but we will look at all possible ways (including hidden ones), explain why some items may be missing, and provide solutions for typical problems, such as why the Russian layout disappears after the MIUI update or why user words do not save, and you will also learn how to return the old keyboard if the new version of Gboard or SwiftKey is unstable.

Important: The instructions are relevant for all modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones (including the 2023-2026 models on MIUI 14).If you have a device older than 2018, some menu items may differ - we will mention this too.

Method 1: Standard Settings Path (on 90% of devices)

This is the most reliable method, which is suitable for most versions of MIUI.

1. Open the Settings app** (the gear icon on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Scroll down and select the Additional section (on some firmware it is called Advanced Settings).
3. Tapping Language and Entering (or Language and Keyboard on older versions of MIUI)
4. In the menu that opens, select the Current Keyboard (this displays an active keyboard, such as Gboard or Xiaomi Keyboard).
5. Click on the name of the keyboard - it will open its personal settings.

⚠️ Note: If you do not have the Current Keyboard in paragraph 4, but only a list of languages, then a third-party keyboard (for example, SwiftKey) is installed on the smartphone).

In this section you can:

• 🌐 Add or delete input languages (including dialects and regional variations).
• ⚙️ Set up auto-replacement, spell check and word prediction.
• 🎨 Change the theme, key size and font.
• 🔊 Turn on/off pressing and vibration sounds.
• 📱 Activate gestures (for example, swipe to enter).

Make sure the keyboard is updated to the latest version|

Take a screenshot of the current settings (in case of reset)|

Check if the "For the Visually Impaired" mode is on (it changes the size of the keys)|

Disable VPN – Some languages may not be downloaded from Google servers

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Method 2: Quick access via notification panel (MIUI 13/14)

In the latest versions of MIUI, the developers added a convenient "chip": now part of the keyboard settings can be opened directly from the notification panel without going to the "Settings" menu**.

How to do this:

1. Open any program where you can type text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the input field to make the keyboard appear.
3. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
4. Find the notification list with the name of the active keyboard (for example, Gboard works) and tap it.
5. In the window that opens, select the keyboard settings.

💡 Useful tip: If the keyboard card doesn't appear in the notifications, then the function is disabled. To activate it, go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Gboard (or other keyboard) → Notifications and enable the option to Show Notifications.

This method saves time, but it has a limitation: not all parameters are available through the notification panel, for example, you can't change the input language or add new words to the dictionary, you have to use Method 1 to do this.

Standard keyboard Xiaomi|

Gboard (from Google) |

SwiftKey (from Microsoft) |

Other (write in the comments)-->

Method 3: Settings of third-party keyboards (Gboard, SwiftKey, etc.)

If you install a keyboard from a third-party developer (such as Gboard, SwiftKey, or Fleksy), it's not opened through the MIUI system menu, but directly from the app. Here's how to do it:

For Gboard (Google Keyboard):

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in WhatsApp or browser).
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (gear) or G in the top panel of the keyboard.
3. Select Settings in the menu that appears.

For SwiftKey:

1. Press the key 123 (digits) on the keyboard.
2. In the menu that appears, select Settings.

For the Xiaomi keyboard (MIUI Keyboard):

1. Click on the icon. 🌐 (globe) next to the gap.
2. Hold your finger on the icon. ⚙️ (settings that appear on the right.

⚠️ Note: If after installing a third-party keyboard, it does not appear in the list of available to enter, you must activate it manually. → System and device → Language and input → Manage keyboards and turn on the switch next to the desired keyboard.

Method 4: Search in settings (if you can’t find the menu)

MIUI offers built-in search by settings, which is a rescue if you can't find the partition you want manually. Here's how to use it:

1. Open Settings** and tap the magnifier (search icon) in the upper right corner.
2. Enter the request: 🔍 Keyboard – will show all related sections. 🔍 Language and input: Opens the main menu. 🔍 gboard or quickkey – if you need a specific keyboard.

Select the desired result from the list.

🔹 Search by settings is the most versatile method, as it works even after updates MIUI, However, it has a disadvantage: on some firmware, the search may not find third-party keyboards (for example, SwiftKey) if they are installed not from Google Play, but through the Internet. APK.

Method 5: Reset keyboard settings to factory (if nothing works)

If the keyboard starts to glitches (e.g., languages are not switched, letters are missing or auto-replacement is not working), it is sometimes easier to reset the keyboard than to look for the problem manually.

For the standard Xiaomi keyboard:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Keyboard (or MIUI Keyboard) and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm action. Once reset, all user words and theme settings will be deleted!

For Gboard/SwiftKey:

1. Open the keyboard settings (see Method 3).
2. Go to the Advanced Settings section (or Additional).
3. Find Resetting Settings or Clear Data.

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If the keyboard is slow to appear when you open apps, try turning off the Next Word Prediction feature in its settings, which will reduce the CPU load, especially on Redmi's budget models.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the keyboard on Xiaomi