How to set up the keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi Note: from languages ​​to gestures

The keyboard on smartphones Xiaomi Redmi Note is not just a tool for entering text, but a whole set of functions that can be adapted to your needs. From typing speed to ease of use of emoji, the right settings save time and stress. However, many users are limited to basic parameters, not even suspecting that dozens of useful options are hidden in MIUI to personalized themes. gesture controls to personalized themes.

In this article we will look at all the ways to customize the keyboard on Redmi Note —both standard MIUI Keyboardand popular Gboard from Google. You'll learn how to add multiple languages, change the layout, enable voice input, or even create your own theme. We will also solve typical problems like missing buttons or slow keyboard operation.

Important: the instructions are valid for all models of the series Redmi Note (from Note 8 to Note 13), but some menu items may differ slightly depending on the version. MIUI. If your smartphone runs on “pure” Android (for example Redmi Note 12 Global), some of the functions will be available through the settings Gboard.

1. Selecting and setting the default keyboard

Before setting up the keyboard, you need to make sure that it is set as the main one. On Xiaomi Redmi Note by default, either proprietary MIUI Keyboardor Gboard can be activated (if you selected it the first time you turned it on). To change the keyboard:

1. Open Settings → System and device → Language and input.
2. Click on Current keyboard (or Manage keyboards in new versions MIUI).
3. Turn on the slider next to the desired keyboard (for example, Gboard or MIUI Keyboard).
4. Go back and select it in the section Current keyboard.

If it is not in the list Gboard, you can download it for free from Google Play. After installation, do not forget to activate the keyboard in the settings as described above.

⚠️ Attention: When changing the default keyboard, some user settings (for example, saved words in the dictionary) may be reset. We recommend that you first make a backup copy of important texts.

Tip: If after changing the keyboard it does not appear when entering text, restart your smartphone. Sometimes MIUI requires a restart to apply the changes.

2. languages

One of the most popular features is the ability to type in several languages without manually switching layouts. On Redmi Note this can be easily configured:

For MIUI Keyboard:

1. Open any text field (for example, in Notes) to see keyboard.
2. Tap the ⚙️ gear icon on the keyboard toolbar.
3. Select Languages and input → Manage languages.
4. Click Add language and select the ones you need (for example, English, Ukrainian, kazakh).

For Gboard:

1. Run Gboard (tap the ⚙️ icon on the keyboard).
2. Go to Languages → Add keyboard.
3. Select a language from the list. For some (for example, Chinese), several layout options are available: Pinyin, Zhuyin or Manual input.

To quickly switch between languages while typing:

• 🌐 On MIUI Keyboard: Swipe left or to the right. space left or right.
• 🔄 On Gboard: click on the icon 🌐 next to the space or swipe across the space.

⚠️ Attention: In some Versions MIUI for the Chinese market (China ROM) may not support European languages. In this case, installing Gboard or changing the firmware to global will help (Global ROM).

3. Customizing the appearance of the keyboard

The boring standard keyboard theme quickly gets boring. Fortunately, both MIUI Keyboardand Gboard allow you to customize the design: from the color of the buttons to the background. Here's how to do it:

Changing the theme in MIUI Keyboard:

1. Open the keyboard settings (icon ⚙️ on the panel).
2. Select Themes.
3. Scroll down the list - there are both standard options (Dark, Light) and animated (Neon, Gradient).
4. Click on the theme you like and confirm your choice.

Creating your own theme in Gboard:

Gboard goes further and allows you to customize each element separately:

1. Run settings Gboard (icon ⚙️).
2. Go to Themes → Color scheme.
3. Select Create your own theme.
4. Customize:
   • 🎨 Button color (background and symbols)
   • 🖼️ Keyboard background (you can upload your own image)
   • 🔍 Transparency (useful for games where the keyboard covers the screen)

If you want to return to the standard view, select a theme Material (for Gboard) or Default (for MIUI Keyboard).

Function	MIUI Keyboard	Gboard
Replaceable themes	10+ (including animated)	50+ (with the ability to download yours)
Transparency	No	Yes (adjustable)
Customizable size	Yes (in layout settings)	Yes (in Settings → Size)
Animated keys	Yes (in some themes)	Yes (option Tap effects)

How to make the keyboard translucent?

IN Gboard Go to Settings → Themes → Color scheme → Create your own theme. Here you will find the slider Transparency - move it by 30-50% for a “glass” effect. This is convenient for gaming or viewing. video when the keyboard should not be distracting.

4. Optimizing layout and gestures

Printing speed depends not only on habits, but also on the correctly configured layout. Xiaomi Redmi Note you can adapt the keyboard for one hand, enable swipes for input or even change the height of the buttons.

Setting up gesture input (swipe):

Function Glide Typing (in Gboard) or Sliding. input (in MIUI Keyboard) allows you to type without lifting your finger from the screen. To enable:

• 👉 In MIUI Keyboard: Settings → Sliding input → enable the slider.
• 👉 In Gboard: Settings → Gesture input → select Enable.

Tip: If the swipe is not working accurately, try calibrating the keyboard. In Gboard there is an option for this Settings → Gesture input → Calibration.

Changing the size and position of the keyboard:

On small screens (for example, Redmi Note 8) the keyboard may take up too much space. To reduce it:

• 📱 In MIUI Keyboard: hold down the button ↧ (down arrow) next to the spacebar and drag the keyboard up.
• 📱 In Gboard: Settings → Size → Height adjustment.

For single-sided layout (convenient when typing with one hand):

• 🖐️ In Gboard: Settings → Layout → One-way keyboard → select Left or Right.
• 🖐️ Q MIUI Keyboard: this function is only available in new versions MIUI 14+.

⚠️ Warning: When using a one-sided layout, some characters (such as numbers or emoji) may move. Practice typing in Notesbefore using it in instant messengers.

Set swipe input|Adjust keyboard height|Activate one-way layout (if necessary)|Disable vibration when pressed (saves charge)

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5. Voice input and other alternative methods

Typing texts by voice is convenient on the road, with busy hands, or for people with disabilities. On Redmi Note there are two options for voice input:

Built-in voice input in MIUI Keyboard:

1. Open the keyboard and click on the icon 🎤 (microphone) next to the space bar.
2. Allow access to the microphone (if the request appears for the first time).
3. Speak the text clearly. The system will automatically place punctuation marks (if you say "period" or "comma").

Voice input via Google Assistant:

This method is more accurate, since it uses Google servers:

1. Hold the button Home or say "Okay, Google".
2. Click on the icon keyboard in the assistant window.
3. Start dictating text. It will be inserted into the active field.

Additional functions:

• 📝 Manual input: MIUI Keyboard you can write by hand (Chinese characters or mathematical symbols). in Settings → Manual input.
• 🔤 Keyboard for one hand: as mentioned earlier, available in Gboard.
• 🔍 Emoji search: in Gboard click on the emoticon, then enter a keyword (for example, "heart") - the system will show all the matching ones.

Important: Voice input in MIUI Keyboard works offline only for Chinese and English. For the rest, an Internet connection is required.

6. Solving common problems with the keyboard

Even after proper configuration, the keyboard may not work properly. problems and their solutions: Redmi Note may not work properly. Let's look at the most common problems and their solutions:

The keyboard slows down or freezes:

• 🗑️ Clear the keyboard cache: Settings → Applications → Manage applications → MIUI Keyboard/Gboard → Storage → Clear cache.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 📥 Update the keyboard via Google Play (for Gboard) or System update (for MIUI Keyboard).

The button for switching languages is missing:

• 🔄 Q MIUI Keyboard: check if switching is enabled by swiping on the spacebar (Settings → Languages and input → Switching languages).
• 🔄 Q Gboard: make sure that at least two languages are added (Settings → Languages).

The keyboard does not appear in some applications:

• 🔧 Reinstall the problematic application.
• 🛠️ Reset the keyboard settings: Settings → System and device → Language and input → Reset settings.

Emoji or GIF do not work:

• 😊 V Gboard: update the application and check your Internet connection (some emoji are loaded from Google servers).
• 🔄 V MIUI Keyboard: go to Settings → Emoji and stickers and enable downloading additional pack.

⚠️ Attention: If after the update MIUI the keyboard stops working, try rolling it back to the factory version. To do this, go to the application settings (Settings → Applications → MIUI Keyboard) click Uninstall updates.

7. Additional features: from autocorrect to security

Modern keyboards on Xiaomi Redmi Note can do much more than just enter text. Here are some useful features that many do not know about:

Setting up autocorrect and dictionary:

• 📚 In Gboard you can add your own words: Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary. Useful for jargon or specific terms.
• ❌ To disable autocorrect: Settings → Text correction → Autocorrect (in Gboard) or Settings → AutoCorrect (in MIUI Keyboard).

Security: disable learning and synchronization:

If you are concerned about privacy, limit keyboard access to data:

• 🔒 B Gboard: Settings → Advanced → Personal data → disable Dictionary synchronization.
• 🔒 In MIUI Keyboard: Settings → Privacy → disable Input-based learning.

Shortcuts and text templates:

Save time with ready-made phrases:

• ⚡ Gboard: Settings → Text replacements → add abbreviations (for example, "address" → "Lenin st., 15").
• ⚡ B MIUI Keyboard: this function is called Quick responses and is located in the keyboard settings.

Game mode:

For gamers in MIUI Keyboard there is a special mode:

1. Open the settings keyboard.
2. Select Game mode.
3. Enable the option Transparent keyboard and Compact size.

8. Alternative keyboards: when standard ones are not suitable

If neither MIUI Keyboardnor Gboard you are satisfied, you can install third-party keyboards. data-i="344">Keyboard Xiaomi Redmi Note:

Keyboard	Advantages	Disadvantages
SwiftKey	Accurate word prediction, synchronization between devices	Plugins require connection to Microsoft
Fleksy	Minimalistic design, gestures for editing	Fewer themes and languages than in Gboard
Chroom	Support for rare languages, offline translator	Interface may seem overloaded
AnySoftKeyboard	Open source, high customization	Complicated setup for beginners

To install an alternative keyboard:

1. Download it from Google Play.
2. Activate in Settings → System and device → Language and input.
3. Select it as your default keyboard.

⚠️ Warning: Some alternative keyboards (especially from unverified sources) may collect data about your input before installing, check reviews and app permissions.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

How to return the standard keyboard after installing a third-party one?

Go to Settings → System and device → Language and input → Current keyboard and select MIUI Keyboard. If it is not in the list, enable it in the section Manage keyboards.

Why Is the keyboard flickering or disappearing when typing?

This may be caused by a conflict with the shell MIUI or lack of memory. Try:

• Clear the keyboard cache (see section 6).
• Disable animations in the developer settings (Settings → About phone → MIUI Version → press 7 times to unlock developer mode, then Settings → Advanced → For Developers → Animation = Off).

Is it possible to transfer keyboard settings to another Xiaomi?

Yes, but only for GboardEnable. synchronization in Settings → Account and log in with the same Google account on the new device. For MIUI Keyboard transferring settings is not supported - you will have to configure it again.

How to turn off vibration when you press keys?

V MIUI Keyboard: Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when pressed → turn off the slider.

V Gboard: Settings → Sounds and vibration → Vibration when pressed → select Off.

Why does voice input not work on Chinese firmware?

In firmware for the Chinese market (China ROM) voice input is often limited. Solutions:

• Install Gboard —it uses Google servers and works regardless of the region.
• Flash your smartphone to the global version MIUI (Global ROM).

Please note: flashing will invalidate warranty and may lead to data loss.