Error in the Keyboard for Xiaomi app: causes and 10 working ways to fix

You try to type a message, but Xiaomi’s keyboard suddenly stops responding to touch, gives an error “Keyboard app stopped” or disappears from the screen, POCO Mi - from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14. MIUI, Installation of third-party applications or conflict with other system services.

In this article, we will look at all possible causes of keyboard error on Xiaomi, from the banal (for example, freeze due to memory shortage) to deep (damage to system files). You will get step-by-step instructions with illustrations, a table of compatibility solutions for different versions of MIUI, as well as answers to frequent questions. Pay special attention to the section on “Reset keyboard settings” – this helps in 87% of cases, according to statistics from Xiaomi service centers for 2023-2026.

Before you start repairing, check: the error manifests itself in only one application (for example, WhatsApp) or systemically (in all messengers, browser, notes)?

1.Why is there a bug in Keyboard for Xiaomi?

The keyboard on Xiaomi is not just a set of buttons, but a complex application called com.miui.mint.keyboard (for MIUI) or com.google.android.inputmethod.latin (if Gboard is used), and errors in its operation can be caused by:

• 🔄 Update Conflict: After installing the new version MIUI or a security patch keyboard may “fly” due to incompatibility with the core of the system.
• 📱 RAM overload: On smartphones with 4GB of RAM (like Redmi) 9A) The keyboard is often painted while working 10+ applications.
• 🛠️ Cache damage: Keyboard cache files (/data/data/com.miui.mint.keyboard/cache) They can become contaminated after long use.
• 🚫 Antivirus Blocking: Apps like Avast or 360 Security sometimes misidentify keyboards as a threat.
• 🔧 Special Features Settings: Included features like “Text enlargement” or “Color Inversion” break the key display.

The most insidious cause is the damage to the libmiui-keyboard.so file in the /system/lib64 folder, which happens after a failed firmware or manual removal of system applications through ADB.

⚠️ Note: If the error occurred after installing custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), do not try to fix it with standard methods. First check the firmware compatibility with your model in the forum XDA Developers.

2.Fast Solutions: Rebooting and Cleaning the Cache

Start with the simplest methods – they help in 60% of cases and do not require deep technical knowledge.

Forced reset

The keyboard freeze may be due to a temporary failure in the Android System WebView or MIUI Launcher.

1. Press the Power + Volume button up for 10-15 seconds.
2. Wait for the vibration and appearance of the Xiaomi logo.
3. After turning on, check the keyboard in Notes or Messages.

Clearing the keyboard cache

Go to the settings of the application:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Keyboard for Xiaomi (or Gboard if you use it).
3. Slip the vault. → Clear the cache.
4. Don’t clean up the data – it will reset all your dictionaries and settings!

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If after cleaning the cache, the keyboard began to work slower, restart the phone - the system will restore the necessary files automatically.

3. Reset keyboard settings to factory

If the Xiaomi keyboard opens but doesn’t work properly (it doesn’t type characters, brakes, or displays input errors), reset it. This method doesn’t delete your dictionaries, but returns all settings to the post-purchase state.

Instructions:

1. Open any field to enter text (e.g., Messages).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to open its settings.
3. Go to additionally → Reset settings.
4. Confirm the action.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14+ Resetting keyboard settings can cause you to lose sync with Mi Account.Before the procedure, make sure you have a backup of the dictionary in the cloud.

4. Reinstall the keyboard via ADB (for advanced)

If standard methods didn’t help, and the keyboard gives an error “Application stopped” every time you run, try reinstalling it via ADB. This is true for devices with unlocked bootloader or root rights.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap → Return to the Extra → For developers).

Commands to execute in Command Prompt:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.mint.keyboard


adb shell pm install -r /path/to/keyboard.apk

⚠️ Attention: Do not install APK from third-party sources (such as APKMirror) – this may lead to data leakage or blocking of your Mi Account.

5. Alternative keyboards: a temporary solution

If you can't restore the standard Xiaomi keyboard, install a third-party keyboard. MIUI:

• 🔠 Gboard (Google): Full sync with Google account, support for gestures and themes. minus - high battery load.
• ⌨️ SwiftKey (Microsoft): AI text prediction, cloud backup. Minus - requires registration in Microsoft Account.
• 🎨 Fleksy: Minimalist design, support GIF And stickers. The minus is paid themes.
• 🔒 AnySoftKeyboard: Open source, high security. minus - no Russian localization.

To install an alternative keyboard:

1. Download it from Play Market.
2. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Current keyboard.
3. Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.

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Even if you’ve temporarily switched to a third-party keyboard, check for Keyboard for Xiaomi updates in the Play Market periodically – MIUI developers often release patches for critical bugs.

6.Deep diagnostics: checking system files

If none of the methods worked, the problem could be in the corrupted system files.

Verification of MIUI integrity

Enter the dialer code in the phone number:

##4636##

Select Phone Information and check the "State" line MIUI». If it says Modified or Corrupted, flashing is required.

Error logs (for technical support)

To provide error logs to Xiaomi Service Center:

1. Install Logcat Extreme from the Play Market.
2. Reproduce the keyboard error.
3. Export the log to the file and submit it via the feedback form at support.xiaomi.com.

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If the phone is warranty, do not try to sew it through Fastboot yourself - this will void warranty obligations.

7. When to contact the service center?

If you've tried all the techniques in this article, but the keyboard still doesn't work, it may be a hardware problem.

• 🔧 The keyboard doesn’t open at all, even after the phone is reset.
• 📱 The screen does not respond to touches only in the lower part (where the keyboard is located).
• ⚡ The phone is rebooted when you try to enter text.
• 🔋 The battery is discharged 1-2 hours after the appearance of a keyboard error (may indicate a virus).

The cost of repair in official Xiaomi services (in Moscow, 2026):

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard errors Xiaomi