How to Change Keyboard on Xiaomi: Language, Letters, Font, Layout, Pictures, Background, Theme, Keys and Color

Before purchasing a Xiaomi smartphone, you may have used a phone from another company and have already become very accustomed to it. The first days of using a new product are like the first steps of a child. But how can we make everything new more familiar and convenient? First of all, you can try changing the keyboard to Xiaomi.

Xiaomi already has some applications pre-installed out of the box, including a third-party keyboard. Let's take a closer look at how to change the keyboard on Xiaomi, and what types there are.

How to Change the Standard Color and Font of the Keyboard on Xiaomi?

To install a new keyboard on Android you need to download

alternative option in Google Play Market. The installation will take place automatically; the user will only need to activate the application.

To activate, choose one of the following methods:

Go to “Settings” -> “Language and input”. Find the “Keyboard and input method” section and select the desired configuration.
In some smartphones, you can change the keys in another way: hold down the settings icon until the menu appears. We then follow the plan described above.

IMPORTANT! When searching for a suitable keyboard in the Play Market, you must enter the name of the phone, since each model has its own options with unique settings.

Before you begin installing a new app, your phone's operating system will ask you for permission to begin downloading data. The user needs to click “Accept”.

IMPORTANT! If there is no key change, hold down the space bar until the menu appears. In the pop-up window, select the name of the downloaded program and mark it with a checkmark.

How to Change Keyboard on Xiaomi – Language, Color and Theme

Unlike a standard keyboard, a virtual keyboard replicates the functionality of a computer keyboard. Thanks to her you can:

print in different languages;
use your native language using foreign keys abroad;
dial with the mouse;
quickly move from typing method to alphabet.

Changing Virtual Keyboard Keys on Xiaomi

To select a new virtual keyboard on an Android smartphone, you must follow the following algorithm:

Go to “Settings”.
Select “Language and input”.
Let's move on to the current keyboard. It is located in the subsection or tab “Keyboard and input methods”.
Mark the “Russian” dot and select the layout.
We get to “Language and input”. Select the required type of virtual keys and activate it. Voice input can also be found in this section.
For the English-language layout we repeat the same thing.

In the new generation of Android smartphones, the procedure will be slightly different:

“Settings” -> “Language and input”. If there is no such item in the menu, you should go to “Advanced settings” or find the item through the search.
After going to “Language and input”, select “Manage keyboards” and enable the one you need.
Go back to “Language and input” and click on “Current keyboard”. Select the required keys here.
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IMPORTANT! Once you have configured the desired layout, you can change it at any convenient time. You can call up the options through any messenger by long pressing the “Select layout” icon. After that, select the desired item and you're done.

Enable Quick Change Keyboard Keys on Xiaomi

To start using this function, go to “Text input methods” and proceed according to the instructions. You can change the layout to virtual using a special icon located on the keyboard.

To activate the icon for quickly calling a virtual layout you need to:

Launch virtual keys.
Go to “Settings” by clicking on the gear (located at the bottom of the window).
Go to “Advanced settings” -> “Data input protection”.
Options will appear on the screen with which you can make settings:

Here you can put a checkmark to launch the virtual keyboard using the key combination CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+P. To do this, put a checkmark in the appropriate line.
The virtual keys icon can be placed in input fields in any messenger. To do this, check the box “Show shortcut icon in input fields.”
Also, the appearance of the icon can be ensured only on certain sites where it is useful to the user. To do this, follow the steps: “On-screen keyboard” -> “Change categories” -> “Input security settings”. Here you will find sites where it is possible to display key changes in input fields. After completing the actions, the icon will appear after entering the specified sites.

IMPORTANT! The virtual editor allows you to type text with the mouse or using buttons.

How to Remove Keyboard Vibration on Xiaomi – Disable Settings

The vibration mode when touching buttons is not always user-friendly. How to disable it?

If your phone has a standard Android system, follow these instructions:

Click on “Settings”.
Go to “General Settings”.
Select “Language and input”.
Find the layout type that is currently in use (it is marked with a circle) and click on it.
A list will appear with options, among which you need to find “Vibrate when typing.”
Move the slider to the left to disable the function.

IMPORTANT! Owners of Samsung smartphones have their own rules for turning off vibration: “Language and input” -> “On-screen keyboard” -> “Samsung Keyboard” -> “Feedback” -> “Vibration”. Move the slider to off mode and the phone will stop vibrating when typing.

Speech

Google Speech Synthesizer is used for speech synthesis. Basic settings for speech:

Russian language.
Speech speed is adjustable.
The tone of speech is customizable.
Listen to an example - play a brief demonstration of synthesized speech.
Default speed – set the standard speed when speaking text.
Default Tone – Set a standard tone when voicing.

These are all the basic settings for language, voice recognition and keyboard for text input.

The Keyboard on Xiaomi Android has disappeared. What should I do?

Input buttons disappear usually disappear from the smartphone screen for two reasons:

the application has stopped working adequately;
error in settings.

Follow the instructions below to troubleshoot (there are several ways to troubleshoot this problem).

You can return the keys through the “Settings” of your smartphone by adjusting the input methods. We look for “Input methods” in the menu and activate the keyboard by checking the box next to it.

If this does not help, follow these steps:

Open the virtual keyboard.
We clear the data and clear the cache.
Stop the program.
Reboot the phone.

After this, the character set panel should be activated.
IMPORTANT! The keys can be returned by installing an application that can replace the missing panel.

Input help

When entering text, you can activate Google spell check by selecting Russian in the settings.

Additionally, enable autocomplete for unfinished phrases. It helps a lot when entering text quickly. It also uses the capabilities of a third-party Google service.

How to Restore the Standard Keyboard on Xiaomi – Original State

To return to standard keys:

Open “Settings”.
Select from the available items “Language and input”.
Check the box next to your choice of standard layout.
After this, a warning window may appear on the screen. Click “ok”.
Standard buttons will be returned, all that remains is to test them in operation.

Android, in addition to the standard ones, offers the use of additional types of layouts. Thanks to them, you can use functions that make life much easier for the owner of a smartphone: T9, backup and much more.

What Else Can You Change in the Keyboard on Xiaomi Android?

In addition to the standard layout and key design, the Android keyboard allows you to change themes and desktop. The user can download additional language layouts, change the appearance of the menu, and the size of the character set panel.

Available keyboard changes on Android:

Language. Go through “Settings” to “Language and input”, click “Current keyboard” and select an available input method. If the required language is not available, the add-on can be downloaded from the Play Store. Currently, more than 100 options are available to users, including Arabic languages.
Voice input. There we go to “Manage Keyboards” and move the slider, including voice input.
Spell check. You can enable spell checking for any language that the phone owner will use.
Capital letters. Once connected, the sentence will automatically begin with a capital letter.
Shortcut keys. You can add the necessary buttons to any keyboard. To do this, go to “Keyboard, mouse and trackpad” in the section of the same name and mark the keys that we need.
Size. To reduce or enlarge the dial panel, go to any messenger, click the settings icon on the keyboard, select “Keyboard height” and change the size.

Modern smartphones are ready to adapt to their owners. Communication through social networks is becoming an integral part of life. By changing the keys to suit you, you can improve your communication and writing skills.

Voice input

In addition to regular typing on the keyboard, you can use Google's voice input technology. All information on it is in this article.

Let me just say that to use the service you need the Internet and a configured Voice Match (voice assistant). Read more about working with the Assistant here.