How to permanently disable word autoreplacement on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Automatic word replacement on Xiaomi smartphones is often a source of annoyance: instead of the usual words, the keyboard substitutes ridiculous options, and error correction turns into a fight with the system. This feature is especially annoying for users who write in multiple languages or use professional jargon. In this article, we will examine all possible ways to disable auto replacement, from standard MIUI settings to hidden developer settings.

Compounding the problem, different versions of the firmware (MIUI 12, MIUI 13, MIUI 14) may have different keyboard settings menus, and some options are hidden so deep that it is almost impossible to find them without manuals. We tested all methods on Redmi Note 11, POCO X5 Pro and Xiaomi 13 devices – instructions are relevant for most modern models of the brand.

Why does auto replacement work wrong?

Autocorrection algorithms in MIUI are based on machine learning, but often fail due to:

📱 Under-learning model – the system analyzes your vocabulary, but if you rarely use certain words (such as terms or names), it replaces them with more “popular” options.
🌍 Language conflict – with two or more active languages, the keyboard may confuse spelling rules (for example, English words correct according to Russian rules).
🔄 Updates to the firmware - after upgrade MIUI User dictionaries are dropped and the system has to learn again.
📲 Third-party keyboards – even if you use Gboard or SwiftKey, auto-replace settings can be duplicated in Xiaomi system settings.

Interestingly, in MIUI 14, developers have added a separate module for learning the AI keyboard, but it doesn't work well. For example, if you manually add a word to the dictionary, it can start to be replaced with the "standard" option again in a few days, because the system prioritizes the data of the Xiaomi cloud dictionary rather than local settings.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global Market (Global) ROM) and Chinese firmware (China) ROM) The paths to the keyboard settings may vary. In the Chinese version, some options are only available after the system has switched to English.

Method 1: Disable auto-replacement in the standard MIUI keyboard

If you use Xiaomi’s branded keyboard (it’s installed by default), follow these steps:

Open any application where you can type text (such as Notes or Messages).
Tap the input field to make the keyboard appear.
Click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the top row of the keyboard - this will cause the settings menu.
Go to the Text Input section → Auto-replacement.
Turn off the slider next to Automatic Replacement.

In some versions of MIUI, this path may look different: Keyboard Settings → Text Correct → Auto Replacement or Additional → Autocorrect. If you don’t find the right item, try searching by settings (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner of the Settings menu).

Make sure the keyboard is active (entry field is open)

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Disable VPN – some settings are blocked when the region is changed

Restart your phone if the changes don’t apply-->

When autoreplace is disabled, it is also recommended to deactivate Prediction of Text, which continues to analyze input and may indirectly affect replacements. If you need word prompts but no automatic correction, leave only Tip on when you type.

Method 2: Configure the dictionary and exceptions

Even after disabling auto-replacement, Xiaomi's keyboard can continue to correct individual words if they are labeled "erroneous" in the system dictionary.

Go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → MIUI keyboard.
Select the User Dictionary (or the Personal Dictionary in the new versions).
Click on Add and enter words that should not be corrected (e.g., nicknames, brands, technical terms).
To remove incorrect substitutions, click on the word in the list and select Remove.

If you notice that the keyboard is stubbornly replacing a specific word (for example, “iPhone” to “iPhone”), try adding it to the dictionary in different registers: iPhone, iPhone, iPhone.

Problem.	Reason.	Decision
Words are replaced by English analogues	Conflict of language packages	Remove unnecessary languages in Settings → Language and input
Correct abbreviations (for example, “efficiency” → “efficiency”)	Absence of abbreviations in the dictionary	Add them manually to the user dictionary
Auto-replacement only works in some applications	Keyboard settings overridden by app	Clear the problem app cache in Settings → Apps
After the MIUI update, the auto replacement is back	Resetting user settings	Re-disable the option and restart the phone

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 13 and later, there is a hidden function called Cloud Dictionary Sync. If it is active, your local settings can be overwritten with data from Xiaomi servers. To turn it off, go to Keyboard Settings. → Additionally. → Synchronize the dictionary and deactivate the slider.

Method 3: Use of alternative keyboards

If the standard Xiaomi keyboard is not satisfied, consider options from third-party developers.

⌨️ Gboard (Google) – supports disabling auto-replacement in Settings → Text correction. Minus: collects input data to personalize ads.
⌨️ SwiftKey (Microsoft) – allows you to fine-tune autocorrect, but requires registration to synchronize the dictionary.
⌨️ Fleksy is a minimalist open source keyboard, without cloud sync.
⌨️ AnySoftKeyboard – supports custom dictionaries and does not send data to servers.

To install a third-party keyboard:

Download the app from Google Play.
Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Current keyboard.
Select the keyboard installed and activate it.
In the settings of the new keyboard, turn off Auto Replacement and Autocorrection.

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Important: When using third-party keyboards, remember to turn off auto-replacement in the MIUI system settings. Otherwise, there may be a conflict when both keyboards will try to correct the text at the same time.

Method 4: Reset keyboard settings to factory

If auto-replace is unpredictable even after manual adjustment, resetting keyboard settings will help, and it doesn't affect other data on the phone, but it will delete all manually added words and input histories.

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
Find the MIUI Keyboard (or Xiaomi Keyboard) in the list.
Open the app menu and select Storage → Clear the data.
Confirm the action and restart the phone.

Once you reset, the keyboard will go back to the "after-purchase" state.

🔑 Add words to the user dictionary.
🌐 Set up input languages.
⚙️ Disable auto-replacement (see Method 1).

⚠️ Note: On some devices (POCO F4, Redmi K50) Resetting the keyboard may cause you to temporarily lose the voice input function. To restore it, go to Keyboard Settings. → Voice input and re-activate the microphone.

Method 5: Disable Auto Replacement Through ADB (for Advanced)

If standard methods don't work, you can use the ADB tool to deep-tube the system, which is suitable for users familiar with the command line.

Before we start:

🖥️ Install. ADB-computer-driver.
📱 Turn on Debugging. USB on the phone: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB.
🔌 Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable.

Next, do it in the command line:

adb shell settings put secure spell_checker_enabled 0


adb shell settings put secure text_correction_enabled 0

These commands will disable the system autocorrect services, so that the changes take effect, restart the device:

adb reboot

What if the ADB does not recognize the device?

1. Check if File Transfer is enabled when you connect to USB. 2.Update the drivers ADB via Device Manager (Windows) or brew cask install android-platform-tools (macOS). 3. Try another one USB-cable (some cables are only for charging). 4. In the developer settings, activate Debugging by USB (security parameters) and confirm the PC permission.

If auto-replacement still works after executing the commands, check if the settings are overridden by a particular application (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram have their own text correction modules).

Additional tips for working with the keyboard

To minimize auto-replacement problems, follow these guidelines:

📚 Update your dictionary regularly – add new words as they appear in your vocabulary.
🔄 Periodically clear the keyboard cache in Settings → Annexes → keyboard MIUI → Warehouse.
🌐 Use a single input language – if you need to switch between languages, do it manually rather than trusting automatic definition.
📱 Test the beta versions MIUI — They often fix auto-replacement bugs. To become a beta tester, join the official community.

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If you often write code or use special characters, install the Hacker's Keyboard from Google Play. It supports layout with buttons { } [ ] | \ and has no auto-replacement by default.

For users who work with the Xiaomi Pad 5 or other tablets of the brand, it is useful to know that on these devices, auto-replacement may behave differently due to adaptive layout. To disable it, go to Settings → Display → Keyboard size and select fixed mode.

FAQ: Frequent questions about auto replacement on Xiaomi

Why did the MIUI update switch on auto replacement again?

Large updates (e.g., MIUI 13 to MIUI 14) reset some user settings, including keyboard settings. This involves changing the configuration file structure. To avoid a problem, back up the settings in Settings → About Phone → Backup before upgrading.

Can auto-replace only be disabled for certain applications?

Yes, but not through standard settings. Install the Tasker app and create a profile that will disable auto-replacement when you open a particular app (like Twitter). ADB change of permit WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS.

How to return a deleted word to the dictionary?

If you accidentally delete a word from a user dictionary, the only way to get it back is to manually add it again. Unfortunately, MIUI does not keep a history of dictionary changes. To avoid losses, regularly export the backup through Keyboard Settings → Backup (not available on all devices).

Auto-replacement works even with the MIUI keyboard turned off. Why?

You probably have System Text Correction activated, which works at the Android level, not the keyboard. ADB: adb shell settings put secure auto_correction_enabled 0 Then restart the device.

POCO F3 doesn't have Auto Replacement in the settings. What do you do?

On some POCO devices, the keyboard menu is simplified. Try: Install Gboard and use it instead of the standard keyboard. Update firmware to the latest version of MIUI via Settings → Software Update. Reset keyboard settings (see Method 4).

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Disabling auto-replacement is only the first step. For comfortable input, it is also recommended to adjust the sensitivity of the keyboard, the size and location of the buttons in Settings → Language and input → MIUI Keyboard → layout and input.