Returning the keyboard Xiaomi to factory settings: 5 proven ways

Misconfigured keyboard settings on Xiaomi, missing native layout Mi Keyboard, or after updating MIUI characters are displayed incorrectly? This problem is familiar to many owners of smartphones brand — from budget Redmi Note to flagship Xiaomi 14. most often the fault are experiments with language packages, installing third-party keyboards (like Gboard or SwiftKey), or failures after firmware.

There are a number of ways to get the keyboard back to its original state, from simply resetting the settings to completely reinstalling the system application. In this article, we'll discuss 5 working methods, including hidden MIUI functions, commands for ADB, and even manual TWRP restoration for advanced users. Importantly, some actions will require superuser rights, but most solutions are available without them.

Before you start, check that the problem may not be in the keyboard itself, but in system fonts or regional settings. For example, if the Russian characters disappeared after changing the language to Chinese, just return the region to Settings → Additional → Language and input. But if the Mi Keyboard keyboard completely flew off, read on.

1. Reset keyboard settings via MIUI menu

The safest and fastest way is to return the keyboard settings to factory settings directly from the system menu.This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12-14, including the Redmi 10/11/12 models, POCO X3/X4/X5, and the flagship Xiaomi 12T/13/14 series.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → System and device → Language and input.
2. Slip on the Current Keyboard (or Keyboard Management in older versions).
3. Select Mi Keyboard (if it is not listed, see Section 3).
4. Press the gear. ⚙️ keyboard-name.
5. Scroll down and select Reset (or Restore Default Settings).
6. Confirm the action.

Once the device is restarted, the keyboard will return to the original settings: standard theme, factory layout, reset auto-replacement dictionaries. Note: this method will not restore deleted language packets, but you will have to add them again manually.

Make sure that the Mi Keyboard is installed as the default keyboard

Back up your user dictionary (Settings → System → Backup)

Check the space in memory (requires a minimum of 500 MB)

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2.Reinstall Mi Keyboard via Application Settings

If the reset didn’t work or the Mi Keyboard disappeared from the list of available ones, the problem could be the damaged application files, in which case a complete reinstallation of the system component will help, which does not require root rights, but requires an Internet connection to download updates.

How to reinstall:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter Mi Keyboard (or Mi Keyboard in Russian).
• 🗑️ Click Remove Updates (if the button is active).
• 🔄 Return to the app menu and select Storage → Clear the data.
• 🛠️ Reboot your smartphone. The system will automatically restore the keyboard to the factory version.

Important: on some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global for the European region) after clearing the data, the keyboard may temporarily disappear from the list. In this case, go to Settings → About → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on the build number to unlock Developer Mode. Then in Settings → Additional → For developers, turn on the option Minimum width and set the value of 320 dp – this will force the system components to restart.

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If the keyboard is unstable after reinstalling, try turning off battery optimization for it: Settings → Applications → Mi Keyboard → Battery → No restrictions.

3. Recovery through ADB (for power users)

If the standard methods did not work, and root-rights you do not have, you can use the debugging bridge. ADB (Android Debug Bridge – This is a way to restore system applications, including the Mi Keyboard, without completely resetting your phone. ADB Tools.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools.
2. Turn on your smartphone Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 taps by build number → go back to Settings → Additional → For developers).
3. Connect the phone to the PC and in the command line (terminal) perform: adb devices Make sure that the device is determined (serial number should appear).
4. Enter the command to reset the keyboard: adb shell pm clear com.miui.miuikeyboard For the global version of MIUI use: adb shell pm clear com.android.inputmethod.latin
5. Reboot your smartphone.

If the keyboard does not appear after that, try to force it to reinstall via ADB:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.miuikeyboard

4. Full reset of the phone (last resort)

If none of the methods worked, and the keyboard is critical to the job (for example, you can’t enter a password for your Mi Account), the last resort is a full reset (Hard Reset), which erases all data from the device, including photos, contacts and installed applications, so use it only in a desperate situation.

How to reset Xiaomi to factory settings:

• 🔒 Backup important data through Settings → The phone. → Backup or Mi Cloud Backup.
• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings.
• 🗝️ Choose to erase all data and confirm the action.
• ⏳ Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-15 minutes).

After the reset, the phone will boot in its original state, with the Mi Keyboard factory keyboard and standard settings. Attention: if the Mi Account was tied before the reset, you will need to enter your username and password after the reboot - make sure you remember them!

Reset via MIUI menu

Reinstallation of the Mi Keyboard

ADB teams

Complete phone reset

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5. Manual recovery via TWRP (for advanced)

For users with an unlocked bootloader and a custom TWRP recavator installed, there is a way to restore the keyboard through the firmware of the system.apk file. This method is relevant if the Mi Keyboard has been deleted or damaged at the system partition level.

What will be required:

• 📱 Smartphone with unlocked bootloader and installed TWRP.
• 💾 File. MiKeyboard.apk for your version MIUI (You can get out of the official firmware or download from the forum XDA Developers).
• 🔧 Knowledge of the basics of working with ADB Sideload or manual installation through TWRP.

Instructions:

1. Download the right one. MiKeyboard.apk (for example MIUI 14 fit com.miui.miuikeyboard_8.0.1.apk).
2. Reboot the phone to TWRP (clip Power + Volume up).
3. Select Advanced → File Manager and move.apk to /system/priv-app/MiKeyboard/.
4. Set the rights 755 (rwxr-xr-x) for the file.
5. Reboot to the system.

Warning: Incorrect manipulation of system files can lead to bootloop.If you are not sure about your actions, contact a specialist.

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Manual recovery via TWRP is the only way to return the keyboard if it has been completely removed from the system partition, but requires an unlocked bootloader and risks voiding the warranty.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

For most users, the best solution is to reset via the menu or reinstall the Mi Keyboard. Methods with ADB and TWRP are worth trying only if you are confident in your skills or other methods have not worked.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you restore a keyboard, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

• 🚫 The keyboard does not appear in the list after reset: check if it is disabled in Settings → Annexes → If you do, turn on and restart your phone.
• 🔄 After reinstalling the characters are displayed incorrectly: change the system font to the standard in Settings → Screen. → font.
• 🔒 Password entry does not work after reset: connect the external keyboard OTG Use your Mi Account to unlock the.
• 📱 The phone does not respond to touch after manipulation ADB: Perform a forced reboot (squeeze the power supply) + Loudness down for 10 seconds).

⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi.eu or custom firmware, some system applications (including Mi Keyboard) may be modified, in which case recovery through official methods may not work – you need to manually flash the original version of the keyboard.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions