How to remove auto-capital letters on Android: a complete guide

Automatic substitution of capital letters at the beginning of sentences or after periods is a standard feature of keyboards on Android, which many users find useful. But what if this option gets in the way? For example, when entering passwords, logins, commands in ADB or working with code where case is critical. Or when you simply prefer to write without automatic formatting.

In this article we will look at all the ways to disable auto-capital letters on smartphones Samsung, Xiaomi, Google Pixel and other brands. We’ll also tell you why sometimes the settings are not saved and how to fix it. Important: on some keyboards (for example, Gboard versions 12.5+) the path to the settings has changed - check the current version in Play Market.

Why Android automatically capitalizes letters?

The function of auto-capital letters (English auto-capitalization) is built into the algorithms of most keyboards by default. It works according to three basic rules:

• 🔹 Start of a sentence — after a period, exclamation/question mark or a new paragraph.
• 🔹 Proper names — the keyboard tries to recognize names, cities, brands (for example, “Moscow” → “Moscow”).
• 🔹 Abbreviations —after abbreviations like “i.e.” or "since" the next word may begin with a capital letter.

On Android this function is not controlled by the system, but by the keyboard itself (for example, Gboard, Samsung Keyboard, SwiftKey). Therefore, the method of disabling depends on the installed input application. Exception: on some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 on Xiaomi) there are separate system settings for text input.

Method 1: Disabling Gboard (Google Keyboard) in settings

Gboard is the most popular keyboard on Android, installed by default on most smartphones (except devices Samsung and Xiaomi). To disable autocaps:

1. Open any text input field (for example, Notes or Messages).
2. Tap the icon gears (⚙️) on the keyboard panel to open the settings.
3. Go to the section Text input → AutoCorrect.
4. Find the option Auto caps and move the slider to Off

If there is no gear icon, an alternative way:

1. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → Gboard.
2. Select Text input → AutoCorrect → Autocaps.

Open text input field|Found gear icon on keyboard|Disabled the "Auto capital letters" option in the settings|Checked that the settings are saved after a reboot-->

⚠️ Attention: On some versions Gboard (for example, 13.3+), the option may be named Automatic capitalization or hidden in a submenu Additional settings. If you don’t find it, update the keyboard in Play Market.

Method 2: Setting up Samsung Keyboard

Smartphones Samsung Galaxy (series A, S, Note etc.) use a proprietary keyboard Samsung Keyboard. The interface for its settings differs from Gboard, but you can disable auto-capital letters like this:

1. Open any text input application.
2. Click on ellipsis (⋮) on the keyboard panel and select Settings.
3. Go in Smart input → Autocorrect and autofill.
4. Disable the option Auto capitalization.

Alternative path through system settings:

1. Settings → General management → Language and input → Samsung Keyboard → Smart input data-i="111">Automatic correction.
2. Disable Autocapital letters And Automatic correction (optional).

Samsung model	One UI version	Path to settings
Galaxy S22/S23	One UI 5.0+	Settings → General management → Samsung Keyboard → Smart input
Galaxy A52/A72	One UI 4.1	Settings → Controls → Language and input → Virtual keyboard
Galaxy Note 20	One UI 3.1	Settings → Advanced → Language and input → Default keyboard

⚠️ Attention: On Samsung s One UI 6.0 (2026) the interface may differ. If the option is not saved after disabling, try clearing the keyboard cache in Settings → Applications → Samsung Keyboard → Memory → Clear cache.

Method 3: SwiftKey and other keyboards

SwiftKey (from Microsoft) and alternative keyboards like Fleksy or Chroom also support auto-capital letters. To SwiftKey:

1. Open the application SwiftKey from the applications menu (or through the icon on the keyboard).
2. Go to Settings → Correction → Autocaps.
3. Disable option.

For other keyboards the algorithm is similar:

• 🔹 Fleksy: Settings → AutoCorrect → Capitalization → Off.
• 🔹 Chroom: Settings → Text → Autocapital letters.
• 🔹 Yandex Keyboard: Settings → AutoCorrect → Start sentences with capital letter.

Method 4: Disabling via ADB (for advanced users)

If the standard settings do not work (for example, on custom firmware or older versions Android), you can disable auto-capital letters via ADBThis method requires connecting a smartphone. to the computer and basic knowledge of the command line.

Instructions:

1. Enable USB debugging on your smartphone (Settings → About phone → Build number - press 7 times, then return to Settings → System → For developers → USB debugging).
2. Connect your phone to the PC and open Command line (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux).
3. Enter the command:

   adb shell settings put secure auto_capitalization 0

4. Reboot the device.

To return auto-capital letters, run the same command with the parameter 1 instead 0.

⚠️ Attention: Commands ADB may not work on some firmware (for example, MIUI from Xiaomi with blocking changes via ADBAlso, after updating the system, the settings may be reset.

What to do if ADB does not recognize the device?

Make sure that the drivers for your smartphone are installed (download from the manufacturer’s website) Try using a different USB cable (preferably the original one) Enable the option Enable debugging in the developer settings. via USB (safe mode).

Method 5: Using alternative keyboards without auto-caps

If none of the methods help, consider keyboards where auto-caps are disabled by default or are easier to configure:

• 🔹 Hacker’s Keyboard - a developer keyboard with minimal auto-formatting. Supports Root-access for deep customization.
• 🔹 AnySoftKeyboard - open source code, flexible text input settings.
• 🔹 Simple Keyboard - minimalistic keyboard without unnecessary functions.

To install an alternative keyboard:

1. Download the application from Play Market.
2. Activate it in Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
3. Click on the icon globe (🌐) on the keyboard panel to switch.

What to do if the settings are not saved?

Sometimes users encounter the fact that auto-capital letters are turned on again after a reboot or keyboard update. Reasons and solutions:

Problem	Solution
Settings are reset after updating the keyboard	Disable automatic updating Gboard/Samsung Keyboard in Play Market.
The option is inactive (grayed out)	Check whether Mode for children or Digital well-being is enabled in the system settings.
Keyboard ignores settings	Clear application data in Settings → Applications → [Keyboard] → Memory → Clear data.

If the problem persists, try:

• 🔹 Install a beta version of the keyboard (available in Play Store for some applications).
• 🔹 Reset the keyboard settings to factory ones.
• 🔹 Contact the manufacturer's support (for example, through the app Samsung Members or forum Xiaomi Community).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions

Is it possible to disable auto-capital letters only for certain applications?

No, keyboard settings are applied globally to all applications. However, some keyboards (for example SwiftKey) allow you to create profiles for different scenarios (work, personal correspondence) with separate settings.

Why after disabling auto-capital letters, do they sometimes appear again?

This may occur due to:

• 🔹 Automatic keyboard update (resets settings).
• 🔹 Conflict with other functions (for example, AutoCorrect or Text prediction).
• 🔹 Errors in the firmware (relevant for beta versions Android).

Solution: disable all related options (AutoCorrect, Grammar) and check the keyboard for another device.

Is there a way to disable auto-capitalization without accessing the settings?

Yes, you can:

1. Install a keyboard without this functions (for example, Hacker’s Keyboard).
2. Use ADB-commands (see Method 4).
3. Enter text in notepad without auto-formatting, then copy to the desired application.

Will this method work on Android tablets?

Yes, the instructions are also relevant for tablets (for example, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Lenovo TabThe keyboard settings interface on tablets is usually identical to smartphones, with the exception of the arrangement of elements (horizontal orientation may be required). screen).

How to disable auto-capitalization in browsers (Chrome, Firefox)?

Browsers use the system keyboard, so the settings are applied automatically. If the problem is only in the browser:

• 🔹 Check if the mode is enabled Reading or Simplified view (may affect input).
• 🔹 Clear your browser cache in Settings → Applications → [Browser] → Memory → Clear cache.