Changing your Xiaomi keyboard language only affects the keyboard input, not the system language of your phone, so you can type in multiple languages while keeping your interface in your preferred language. This tutorial shows you exactly how to add a new keyboard language in Gboard and switch between languages while typing.
How to change your xiaomi keyboard language
When you add a new language to Gboard on your Xiaomi phone, the change is isolated to the keyboard itself. Your apps, menus, and notifications stay in whatever language you set for the system. This means you can type a message in Spanish, switch to English for the next one, and never worry about the rest of your phone changing. The process takes about a minute and requires only a few taps inside your phone's settings.
Step 1: Open Gboard's language settings
Start by opening the Settings app on your Xiaomi phone. From there, tap "Gboard" to open its dedicated settings panel.
Step 2: Add a new keyboard language
Once you are inside Gboard's settings, tap "Languages." On the next screen, tap "Add keyboard" to see the full list of supported languages. Scroll through the list and select the language you want to add. After choosing the language, you will be asked to pick a specific layout, for example, QWERTY, AZERTY, or a phonetic layout, depending on the language. Tap the layout you prefer, and Gboard will download the necessary language data automatically. You can repeat this step to add as many languages as you like.
Step 3: Switch between languages while typing
With multiple languages added, switching between them while typing is straightforward. There are two verified methods, and both work on any Xiaomi phone running Gboard.
- Touch and hold the space bar. A small pop-up will appear showing all the languages you have added. Slide your finger to the language you want and release. The keyboard layout will change instantly.
- Use the globe icon. If you see a globe icon on your keyboard (usually next to the space bar or in the bottom row), tap it to cycle through your languages in order. If you don't see the globe icon, open Gboard's settings, tap "Preferences," and enable "Show language switch key." The globe will then appear on your keyboard.
Both methods are equally fast; the space bar hold gives you a visual list, while the globe icon cycles through languages with a single tap. Choose whichever feels more natural for your typing flow.
Personalizing your Xiaomi experience
Once you have your keyboard languages set up, you might want to explore other ways to make your phone feel truly yours. For example, you can find keyboard on Android tablet if you use one alongside your phone, and you can also customize the lock screen with your own wallpaper, clock style, and notification settings. These small tweaks add up to a more personal and efficient device, so take a few minutes to explore the options in your Xiaomi's settings.
