How to remove T9 in WhatsApp on Android Xiaomi Redmi: the full guide

Auto-replacement and T9 prompts on WhatsApp smartphones Xiaomi Redmi often annoy users: the system persistently corrects words, substitutes incorrect options or slows down the input of text. The problem is complicated by the fact that the keyboard settings in MIUI are hidden deeper than in standard Android, and some parameters depend on the firmware version and device model (for example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro or Redmi 9A behave differently).

In this article, we’ll break down 5 working ways to disable T9 specifically for WhatsApp, from basic keyboard settings to ADB system tricks.

• 🔍 Find the hidden auto-replacement settings in MIUI Gboard
• ⚙️ Disable hints for only one messenger without affecting other applications
• 📱 Bypass the limitations of Xiaomi keyboard with third-party solutions
• 🛠️ Fix bugs when T9 returns after WhatsApp update or MIUI

Important: the instructions are valid for MIUI 12-14 and Android 10-14. If you have an older firmware version (e.g. MIUI 11), some menu items may differ - see FAQ.

1. disable the T9 in the standard Xiaomi keyboard (MIUI Keyboard)

The standard MIUI keyboard is the main source of auto-replacement issues on Redmi, and its settings are hidden in multiple menus, and often users can't find the T9 disable option.

1. Open any text box in WhatsApp (e.g. chat).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) keyboard → Select the keyboard settings MIUI.
3. Go to the Text Input section → Auto-replacement.
4. Turn off the sliders: 🔘 Automatic Replacement (T9's main culprit) 🔘 Input hints (remove pop-up options) 🔘 Automatic comma placement (optional)

Text Introduction → Dictionary

Clearing personal data

Warning: After the MIUI update, these settings may reset. To fix the changes, follow the steps in the ADB section.

Keyboard settings menu open | Auto Replace disabled |Dictionary cleared |Rebooted WhatsApp for check-->

2.Gboard setting (Google keyboard) for WhatsApp

If you use Gboard, the process is easier, but there are nuances for Xiaomi, because MIUI sometimes blocks the settings of third-party keyboards "for security." To ensure that you remove the T9:

1. Install Gboard from Google Play (if you haven’t already).
2. Activate it: Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual Keyboard → Keyboard management → Turn on Gboard.
3. Return to WhatsApp, tap the input field → a notification will appear about changing the keyboard (select Gboard).
4. Click on the gear icon on the keyboard → Settings → Correct text and disable: 🔘 Auto-replacement 🔘 Input tips 🔘 Automatic comma placement

A critical moment for Xiaomi:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Gboard

Changes in system settings

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Gboard allows you to disable T9 selectively for WhatsApp:

1. In Gboard settings, go to Settings → Additional → Settings for apps.
2. Select WhatsApp from the list.
3. Turn off Auto Replacement and Tips just for him.

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If the prompts still appear after disabling T9 in Gboard, clear the app cache: Settings → Apps → Gboard → Storage → Clear the cache.

3. Reset keyboard settings to factory

If the T9 continues to work despite all the manipulations, the cause may be a damaged cache or a setting conflict, in which case a complete reset of the keyboard will help:

For MIUI Keyboard:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI (or Input Method) keyboard.
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and confirm.
4. ⚠️ Note: This will delete all user words and input histories, including saved phrases for quick access.

For Gboard:

1. Open Settings → Apps → Gboard.
2. Select Warehouse → Space Management → Clear all data.
3. After resetting, reconfigure the keyboard as described in Section 2.

If the reset didn't work, the problem may lie in the MIUI system settings. Move to the next section.

Disable T9 via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods fail, the system method is to disable auto-replacement via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), the only method that is guaranteed to work on all versions of MIUI, including Redmi with HyperOS shell.

Requirements:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB)
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi to your computer and confirm access to debugging on your phone.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Follow the commands in turn: adb shell settings put secure spell_checker_enabled 0 settings put secure text_correction_enabled 0 settings put secure auto_correction_enabled 0
4. For MIUI Keyboard: Enter pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution ⚠️ Attention: this command disables the system process responsible for advertising and some of the functions of the keyboard.
5. Reboot your smartphone: adb reboot.

After the reboot, check WhatsApp — T9 should disappear. If not, repeat the commands or check if the antivirus on your computer blocks them.

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ADB-The only way to disable T9 at the system level is for teams to work even after resetting or updating. MIUI, It changes the global parameters of Android.

5. Alternative solutions: third-party keyboards and workarounds

If none of these methods worked, consider alternative keyboards optimized for instant messengers:

• 📌 SwiftKey (Microsoft): allows you to disable auto-replacement separately for each application. minus - collects input data (you can disable in privacy settings).
• 📌 Fleksy: Minimalist keyboard with no extra features, supports gestures and has no aggressive auto-replacement.
• 📌 AnySoftKeyboard: Open source with flexible settings. You can completely disable the dictionary and hints.

A workaround for WhatsApp Web: If T9 is annoying only on your phone, use the web version of the messenger on your computer. Auto-replace there depends on the browser and easily turns off in its settings.

For Redmi root rights, there is a radical solution – removing the system vocabulary /system/usr/dict. However, this is not recommended without experience, as it can lead to failures in other applications.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the T9 is turned off, Xiaomi Redmi users are facing the return of auto-replacement.

Tip for Redmi with HyperOS: In Xiaomi’s new shell, the path to keyboard settings has changed. Look for them along the Settings path → Personalization → Keyboard.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions