In the Gboard app there was a mistake on Xiaomi Redmi: a complete guide to elimination

You try to type a message on WhatsApp or type a request into Google, but instead of text you see an annoying notification: “There was an error in the Gboard app”? on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (especially Note models) 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and POCO X3/X4) This problem is more common than other devices, and it's because of the conflict between the branded shell. MIUI Google and Google services, as well as aggressive memory optimization, which “kills” the background processes of the keyboard.

In this article, not template tips like “reboot your phone”, but specific solutions tested on Redmi with the help of the phone. MIUI 12-14 and Android 11-14. We'll take it from here:

• 🔍 Why Gboard is coming to Xiaomi (spoiler: not only the cache is to blame!)
• ⚡ 7 Ways to Correct, From Simple to Radical (Including) ADB-team-mate)
• 📱 What to do if an error appears after the update MIUI shifting
• ⚠️ 3 Dangerous “Tips” That Can Make the Problem Worse (Frequently Recommended in Forums!)

All instructions are adapted to Redmi with due consideration of the specifics MIUI — No universal "recipes" for all Android. If you've tried resetting your keyboard and it hasn't worked, read on: Solutions for running cases - at the end of the article.

1. Why does Gboard give out a bug on Xiaomi Redmi?

On other smartphones (such as Samsung or Google Pixel), the Gboard may also be a bug, but on Xiaomi, the problem is systemic.

• 🧹 Aggressive optimization MIUI: Battery function → Battery optimization automatically freezes Gboard if it is not in use for 5-10 minutes.
• 🔄 Version Conflict: If you have updated MIUI, But if you don't update Gboard (or vice versa), you get a library incompatibility. MIUI 13.0.5 frequently conflicts with Gboard version 12.3.05.
• 🌍 Regional settings: Xiaomi for India or China (Global/IN/EU ROM) Google services, including Gboard, can be blocked, even for official firmware!
• 📱 Restrictions for third-party keyboards: B MIUI by default the Settings function is enabled → Additionally. → Special facilities → Show keyboard when typing, which sometimes "muffles" Gboard.

How do you determine your cause? Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Gboard → Storage and look at the size of the cache and data:

• If the cache > 500 MB – a problem in accumulated temporary files.
• If the data = 0B – the keyboard is not initialized (the fault of optimization) MIUI).
• If a black screen flashes when opening Gboard, it is a shell conflict.

2. Quick solutions (without resetting settings)

Start with these methods – they help in 80% of cases and do not require deep technical knowledge.

2.1 Restart Gboard through settings MIUI

This method will work if the error is caused by the freezing of the keyboard process:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Gboard (could be called the Google Keyboard).
3. Slip Forced to Stop, Then Storage → Clear the cache.
4. Return to the main menu of the app and click Launch (if the button is active).

Do not clean the data (Clear Data button) - it will erase all your dictionaries and settings!

Disable battery optimization for Gboard

MIUI By default, it limits the background work of Gboard:

1. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization.
2. In the search, type Gboard.
3. Choose Unlimited (or Unoptimized in older versions of MIUI).
4. Reboot the phone.

Additional: Enable Auto Start and Background Activity for Gboard in the Settings menu → Annexes → Application management → Gboard → Permits.

Reset keyboard settings (without loss of data)

If Gboard opens but doesn’t work properly (does not type, does lag), reset its settings:

1. Open any input field (for example, in Notes).
2. Put the badge on. ⚙️ on the Gboard keyboard.
3. Go to Settings → Additional → Resetting settings.
4. Confirm the reset and restart the keyboard.

Note: This method does not remove your dictionaries, but resets theme, layout, and gestures.

Gboard cache cleared|Battery optimization disabled|Verified permissions for the keyboard|Rebooted phone|Attempting to reset Gboard settings-->

3. Radical methods (if nothing has worked)

If the error persists after all the manipulations, the reasons go deeper.

3.1 Removal of Gboard Updates (for older versions) MIUI)

Sometimes the latest version of the Gboard conflicts with the firmware.

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Gboard.
2. Tap on. ⋮ (three-point) → Remove updates.
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.
4. Update Gboard manually through Google Play.

Attention, some Redmis with MIUI 14 this item may not be available – then use ADB (see section 3.3).

Gboard data cleanup (full reset)

This method will remove all your personal dictionaries, keyboard typing history and settings! Use it only if other methods have failed:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Gboard → Storage.
2. Click Clear Data (not cache!).
3. Confirm the action and restart the device.
4. Once enabled, open any text box to allow Gboard to be initialized again.

If the keyboard does not appear after that, go to Settings → System system → Language and input → Virtual keyboard and enable Gboard manually.

Correction through ADB (power-user)

If Gboard refuses to start even after resetting data, try resetting it via ADB:

adb shell pm clear com.google.android.inputmethod.latin


adb shell am start -n com.google.android.inputmethod.latin/com.android.inputmethod.latin.LatinIME

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Turn on the debugging. USB on Redmi (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → Tap 7 times, then return to the additional → For developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the commands above.

Warning: Misuse of the right ADB It could disrupt the system. If you're not sure, skip it.

4. Post-update error MIUI: do?

Many Redmi users experience a Gboard problem right after a firmware update, and the reason is a conflict between the new version. MIUI And then there's the old keyboard data:

1. Step 1: Check the Gboard version on Google Play. If you have an update, install it.
2. Step 2: Clear the Google Play cache (Settings) → Annexes → Google Play Services → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
3. Step 3: Turn off auto-update MIUI 2–3 days (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system → ⋮ → Settings → Auto Update: Sometimes fresh patches contain bugs.
4. Step 4: If the error persists, perform a partial reset (see Section 5).

Important for Redmi Note 12 and newer: MIUI 14 Settings function appears → Annexes → Special access → Access notifications. Make sure Gboard has permission to access notifications - without that, the keyboard may not be initialized.

5. Partial reset (last chance before hard reset)

If neither method worked, but you don't want to reset your phone to factory settings, try a partial reset.It will delete application settings and network settings, but save your files and accounts.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset App Settings (or Reset All Settings in Older Versions) MIUI).
3. Confirm the action. The phone will reboot.
4. Once enabled, reconfigure Gboard as the default keyboard.

What will be dropped:

• 🔄 Settings Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile network.
• 🔑 Application Permissions (including Gboard).
• 📱 Lock screen and fingerprint settings (but not the fingerprints themselves!).
• ⚙️ Keyboard and other system applications settings.

What will remain: your photos, messages, installed apps and accounts Google/Xiaomi.

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Before reset, write down the Wi-Fi passwords, and after the procedure, you have to re-enter them. QR-Access Point Codes or Save them in Google Password Manager.

6.3 Dangerous “Councils” That Will Make the Problem Worse

There are often recommendations on forums and YouTube videos that not only don't help, but can also break the system.

⚠️ Never delete Gboard through the ADB team pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.inputmethod.latin! on some Redmis, this results in the loss of the system keyboard, and you'll have to install it via Fastboot.

• 🚫 Reverse the firmware to the old version MIUI: This can cause soft-brick (the phone will load in an infinite loop). If you need to roll back, use only the official firmware for your model via Fastboot.
• 🚫 Removing system applications (e.g. MiuiKeyboard): This violates firmware integrity and may cause crashes when updating.
• 🚫 Using cleaners like Clean Master or CCleaner: They often delete critical files MIUI, This causes errors in the Google services.

If you’ve tried something on this list and your phone is getting worse, do a system integrity check:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Tap on. ⋮ → Verification of updates → Checking packages (if any).
3. Wait until the device is finished and restart.

7.Alternate keyboards for the duration of Gboard repair

While you're looking for a solution, you can temporarily switch to another keyboard.The best options for Xiaomi Redmi:

• 📱 SwiftKey (from Microsoft): Supports gestures and dictionary sync with your Microsoft account.
• 🎨 Fleksy: Minimalist design and advanced themes.
• 🔒 AnySoftKeyboard: Open source, high security.
• 🇷🇺 Yandex.Keyboard: Optimized for Russian language, there is voice input.

How to determine:

1. Download the keyboard from Google Play.
2. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
3. Turn on the downloaded keyboard and select it by default.

Warning: Do not install keyboards from unverified sources (APK-These may contain keyloggers (password theft software).

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Even if you are temporarily using a different keyboard, do not delete Gboard! some system features MIUI It depends on it (for example, voice search).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Gboard error on Xiaomi