How to make a spoiler in Telegram on Xiaomi smartphones: all ways

Telegram spoilers are a convenient way to hide a piece of a message so that the recipient can reveal it at will. On Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark), this feature works with its own nuances due to the features of the MIUI shell. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to create spoilers, from standard formatting to little-known life hacks for owners of devices with MIUI 14/15.

It is important to understand that the methods differ depending on the version of the Telegram application and the firmware of the phone. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Pro with the latest version of the messenger, hot keys are available, and on Redmi Note 10 with outdated firmware, manual formatting may be required. We tested all methods on current models (2022-2026) and collected only working solutions.

1. Standard method: formatting via Telegram menu

The most reliable method that works on all Xiaomi devices regardless of the version of MIUI is suitable for users who do not want to memorize hotkeys or encounter interface bugs.

Instructions:

1. Open a chat in Telegram and start typing a message.
2. Select the text you want to hide under the spoiler (clutch your finger on the word and pull the highlight markers).
3. In the menu that appears, tap on three dots ⋮ (or the A icon on some versions).
4. Select Format → Spoiler (or Spoiler in English).
5. Send a message - the text will be hidden under a gray strip.

On Xiaomi with MIUI 15, the formatting menu can be delayed due to power optimization. If items don't appear immediately, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the Telegram app.
• 📱 Disable the power saving mode for the messenger in the phone settings (Settings → Apps → Telegram → Battery → Without restrictions).
• 🔧 Update the app to the latest version in Google Play or Mi App Store.

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If the spoiler doesn't apply, check if you have the "For the Visually Impaired" mode on your Telegram settings (Settings → Design → Font size) which disables some of the formatting functions.

2 Hot keys for quick spoiler creation

On Xiaomi smartphones with the Gboard keyboard (default) or SwiftKey, you can use character combinations to speed up formatting. This method saves time, but requires precise input.

Methods of activating the spoiler:

• 🔤 Manual: Wrap the text with two vertical lines and an exclamation mark on both sides — ||spoiler||.
• 🎯 Auto-Replace: type /spoiler (no space), then text — Telegram automatically converts it to a hidden block.
• ⌨️ Hot Keys: Highlight text and press Ctrl+B (on the physical keyboard) or hold Shift+ highlight (on some models POCO F5).

Xiaomi with MIUI 14 and below may not work auto-replace /spoiler due to conflict with system services.

⚠️ Note: If after the entry ||text|| spoiler does not apply, check if the function "Smart input" in the keyboard settings (Settings) is disabled → Additionally. → Language and input → Gboard → Text input → Auto-replacement).

3. Spoilers in media files: photos, videos and stickers

Few people know, but Telegram can hide not only text, but also media, a feature that is limited by the optimization of the MIUI gallery on Xiaomi.

How to hide media under a spoiler:

1. Open the chat and tap on the clip icon (📎) to attach the file.
2. Select a photo/video, then click on the ⋯ icon (three dots) in the upper right corner.
3. From the menu, select Mark as spoiler (or Mark as Spoiler).
4. The file will be sent with a blurred preview – the recipient must click on it to see the content.

Problems at Xiaomi and their solutions:

On the POCO X5 Pro and other models with MIUI 15, a bug can trigger when the media spoiler is displayed correctly only after the app restarts. If this happens, clear the Telegram cache (Settings → Apps → Telegram → Clear the cache).

4.Spoilers in channels and bots: features for Xiaomi

If you administer a channel or a bot on Xiaomi, you will encounter additional nuances, such as channel spoilers may not work due to MIUI limitations on application background activity.

How to set up spoilers in the channel:

• 📝 For text: Use manual formatting only (||text||), as menus may not open in the web version.
• 🤖 For bots, send messages with parse_mode="MarkdownV2" and the syntax |||spoiler||.
• 📊 For surveys: spoilers are not supported – use the "Show Results" buttons instead.

On Xiaomi 12T and new models, when sending a spoiler to the channel, a 400 Bad Request error may appear.This is due to the fact that MIUI blocks some API- requests.

⚠️ Warning: Before sending a spoiler to the channel, turn off Network Optimization in your phone settings (Settings → Connections → Mobile Network → Network Optimization). This will temporarily resolve the problem, but increase traffic consumption.

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5. Alternative methods: bots and third-party applications

If standard methods don't work (e.g., Redmi 9A with outdated firmware), you can use workarounds. Let's look at two reliable options.

Method 1: Bot @SpoilerBot

1. Find @SpoilerBot on Telegram.
2. Send him a text or a media file.
3. The bot will return the message with the spoiler - send it to the desired chat.

Method 2: Markor application (for advanced users)

• Install Markor from F-Droid.
• Create a text file with syntax ||spoiler||.
• Copy the text and paste it into Telegram – the formatting will remain.

On Xiaomi with a bootloader blocked, applications from F-Droid may not be installed.

• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader via the Mi Unlock Tool (instructions on miui.com).
• 📥 Download APK- Markor file from the official website and install manually.

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Spoiler bots are the only reliable way to do this on devices with MIUIs below 12.5, where standard formatting is unstable.

6. Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them on Xiaomi

Xiaomi users often face typical problems when creating spoilers.We have compiled top-5 bugs and solutions for them.

Error 1: Spoiler appears as plain text

• 🔍 Cause: font conflict in MIUI.
• 🛠 Solution: Change the system font to standard (Settings → Screen → Font → Default).

Mistake 2: It's not working. ||text|| chat-room

• 🔍 Reason: The chat uses an outdated encryption protocol.
• 🛠 Solution: Create a new chat or update a secret chat (Settings → Secret Chats → Update).

Mistake 3: Spoiler media blurs only partially

• 🔍 Cause: A bug in the MIUI gallery when processing EXIF- data.
• 🛠 Solution: Before sending, edit the photo in Google Photos (save by 1 pixel).

Mistake 4: Hot keys don't work on POCO

• 🔍 Cause: conflict with Game Turbo.
• 🛠 Solution: Turn off Game Turbo in settings (Settings → Special Features → Game Turbo).

Mistake 5: Spoilers don’t go in groups

• 🔍 Reason: Restrictions of Administrator Rights.
• 🛠 Solution: Ask the group creator for permission to extend the formatting.

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If after all the manipulations, the spoilers still do not work, try resetting Telegram to factory settings (Settings → Additional → Reset settings).

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