How to Update Keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi: From Standard MIUI to Gboard

The Xiaomi Redmi keyboard is not just a typing tool, but a range of features, from auto-replacement and gesture input to integration with artificial intelligence to predict words. However, many users face challenges: the outdated version of the keyboard slows down, does not support new emojis or does not support Russian layout. In this article, we will discuss how to update the keyboard on Redmi — whether it is a standard MIUI Keyboard, Gboard from Google or alternative solutions like SwiftKey.

It is important to understand that the upgrade process depends on the type of keyboard. Xiaomi’s standard keyboard is updated along with MIUI system updates, while third-party apps (such as Gboard) are installed and updated through the Google Play Store. We will look at both options, and also explain how problems are solved – from installation errors to resetting.

If your keyboard is getting glitzy after the MIUI update, or if you want to switch to a more functional alternative, this guide will help you understand all the nuances. Remember that some methods require a super-user right (root), but most methods are available without them.

1. How to Update the Standard MIUI Keyboard on Redmi

The standard MIUI Keyboard is built into Xiaomi firmware and updated with system updates. If you haven't received notifications about new MIUI versions, check for updates manually:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click Check Updates and wait for the search to be completed.
3. If you have a new version of MIUI, download it and install it. The keyboard will update automatically.

⚠️ Note: If your Redmi runs on custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the standard keyboard MIUI It may be absent or not work properly, and third-party solutions are recommended.

If the system update didn’t solve the problem, try resetting the keyboard settings:

1. Go to Settings → System and Device → Language and Entering → Virtual Keyboard.
2. Select MIUI Keyboard and click Reset Settings.
3. Reset the device.

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If the Russian layout is lost after the MIUI update, check the list of active languages in the keyboard settings. Sometimes resetting regional parameters will also reset language packets.

2.Install and update Gboard on Xiaomi Redmi

Google's Gboard is one of the most popular alternatives to Xiaomi's standard keyboard, which supports gesture input, integration with Google Translate, and is updated regularly through the Play Store to install or update the Gboard:

• 📱 Open the Google Play Store and find the Gboard app.
• 🔄 If the keyboard is already installed, press Update. If not, Install.
• ⚙️ After installation, go to Settings → System and device → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
• 🔘 Turn on Gboard and set it to default keyboard.

If Gboard doesn’t appear in the list of available keyboards, check:

• 🔒 Application permissions (must be enabled to display over other windows and access text input).
• 📥 Availability of the latest version of Google Play Services (update them in the Play Store).

⚠️ Note: On some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro with Mediatek processor), Gboard may slow down due to insufficient optimization. In this case, try turning off animations in keyboard settings or go to SwiftKey.

3. Alternative keyboards: SwiftKey, Fleksy, AnySoftKeyboard

If neither the standard MIUI nor Gboard keyboard suits you, consider alternatives:

To install any of these keyboards:

1. Download the app from the Play Store.
2. Activate it in Settings → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
3. Set as the default keyboard (this may require you to disable the standard MIUI Keyboard).

✨ On Redmi models with a Snapdragon processor (like the Redmi Note 10 Pro), third-party keyboards are more stable than on devices with Mediatek. If you notice lags, try turning off animation when you type in the keyboard settings.

Download APK or update via Play Store|

Check the application permissions |

Disable the old keyboard in the settings |

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4. Manual keyboard update via APK (without Play Store)

If you don’t have access to the Google Play Store (e.g. Redmi for the Chinese market) or want to install a beta version of the keyboard, you can use the keyboard. APK-This method is suitable for Gboard, SwiftKey and other applications.

Instructions:

1. Download the current version of APK from a reliable source (such as APKMirror). For Gboard, choose options marked arm64-v8a (for most Redmis).
2. Before installation, enable Installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access.
3. Install the APK and restart the device.
4. Activate the keyboard in the input settings.

⚠️ Attention: Installation APK from unreliable sources can lead to data leakage or viruses. Always check the hash amounts of files (for example, through the use of a file file file). SHA-256) Only download from verified sites.

If the keyboard doesn’t appear in the list after installing the APK, try:

• 🔄 Reinstall APK pre-deleting the old version.
• 📱 Clear the cache and application data Settings → Annexes → [Keyboard name] → Warehouse.
• 🔧 Enable Developer Mode and Debug USB-Debugging (sometimes helps with activation problems).

5. Keyboard update via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods do not work (for example, keyboard) MIUI It is not updated even after the system update, you can resort to ADB-This is a way of doing things. USB-Debugging and suitable for users with experience with Android Debug Bridge.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode (7 times click on Build Number in Settings → About Phone).
2. Activate. USB-debugging → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Connect Redmi to your PC and execute the command to check the connection: adb devices (the name of your device should be displayed).
4. To force the system keyboard to update MIUI, use: adb shell pm clear com.miui.miuikeyboard This command will reset the keyboard settings and force the system to reinstall it.

If you want to completely remove the standard keyboard and replace it with Gboard, do:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.miuikeyboard

⚠️ Attention: Removal of the system keyboard MIUI This may make it impossible to type in some applications (such as Settings or Messages).Always install an alternative keyboard before removing the standard keyboard!

6. Solving problems after updating the keyboard

Even after a successful keyboard update, Redmi can have problems, and we'll look at the situations and ways to solve them.

• 🔤 Keyboard missing from list: Check if it's disabled in Settings → Reinstall the keyboard through the Play Store or APK.
• 🐢 Legs and brakes when entering: Clear the keyboard cache in Settings → Storage. Turn off animations in the keyboard settings (e.g. in Gboard: Settings) → Topics → Keyboard animation).
• 🌐 No Russian: Update language packs in keyboard settings. For Gboard, download additional languages in Settings → Languages.

If the problem persists, try resetting all settings (not to be confused with a full phone reset!):

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Additional → Resetting.
2. Select App Settings Reset (this won’t delete your data, but will reset default permissions and settings).

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If the keyboard starts to "swallow" characters or repeat letters after the update, try calibrating the touch screen. To do this, type the code ##6484## in the Phone app and follow the instructions.

7. How to roll back the keyboard update to the previous version

Sometimes newer versions of keyboards contain bugs or uncomfortable interface changes, if you want to go back to the old version:

For Gboard or SwiftKey:

1. Remove the current version of the keyboard.
2. Download the desired version of APK from a site like APKMirror (see Version History).
3. Install APK and disable automatic updates in the Play Store.

For the standard MIUI Keyboard:

The rollback is only possible through downgrade firmware (installation of an older version of MIUI). This is a risky procedure that can lead to:

• 🔐 Loss of data (take backup copy!).
• 🚨 Blocking the bootloop when versions are incompatible.

If you're going downhill:

1. Download the desired version of MIUI from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Use the Mi Flash Tool for firmware (instructions for power users!).

⚠️ Attention: Downgrade firmware on Redmi models with a locked bootloader (bootloader) can lead to a device blink. Before the procedure, unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool.

FAQ: Frequent questions about updating the keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi