How to Turn Off Autocorrect on Android: Quick and Easy Guide

Autocorrect does not help most people. It hijacks what you type. Names get butchered. Slang gets replaced. Messages get sent wrong before you even realize what happened.

Tested on Samsung, Xiaomi, and Gboard across Android 13 and 14, disabling autocorrect on any Android phone takes under 60 seconds once you know where to look.

Here is exactly how to turn off autocorrect, stop auto correction, and disable Android keyboard interference for good, with steps for every major keyboard.

How Do You Turn Off Autocorrect on Android?

Go to Settings, then Language and Input, then Keyboard, then Text Correction, then turn off Auto-correction.

On Samsung devices, go to Settings, then General Management, then Samsung Keyboard Settings, then Smart Typing, then Auto Correction.

The exact path varies by device, but the setting is available on all Android keyboards and is usually easy to find.

Why People Turn Off Autocorrect on Android

Most people want to remove auto correction on Android for one of these reasons:

• Names, slang, and industry terms get changed constantly.
• Texting in multiple languages makes autocorrect a nightmare.
• Some people type accurately and simply do not need it.
• Others find it more distracting than helpful.

Turning off autocorrect does not disable your keyboard. Suggestions still appear above the keys. You just stop automatically replacing words without your permission.

How to Turn Off Autocorrect on Android

Method 1: Turn Off Autocorrect on Samsung

This is the fastest method if you use a Samsung phone. Samsung Keyboard buries autocorrect inside Smart Typing, which most people never open.

Steps:

1. Open Settings on your Samsung phone.
2. Tap General Management.
3. Tap Samsung Keyboard Settings.
4. Tap Smart Typing.
5. Toggle off Auto Correction.

Autocorrect is now completely disabled. Your keyboard will still show word suggestions above the keys, but it will never automatically replace what you type.

Pro Tip: While you are in Smart Typing, you can also turn off Predictive Text if you find the word suggestions distracting. Or keep Predictive Text on and just disable Auto Correction. That way, you still get suggestions, but your words never get changed automatically.

Method 2: Turn Off Autocorrect on Gboard

Most people using Gboard miss this setting completely. It is hidden inside Text Correction, not in the main keyboard settings where you would expect it.

Steps:

1. Open the Gboard app on your Android phone.
2. Tap Gboard Settings. Alternatively, open any app that uses your keyboard, long-press the comma key, and tap the Settings icon.
3. Tap Text Correction.
4. Scroll down to Corrections.
5. Toggle off Auto-correction.

Gboard will no longer automatically replace your words. You can still tap suggestions from the suggestion bar above the keyboard whenever you want them.

Pro Tip: Gboard also has a setting called Aggressive Auto-Correction under Text Correction. If you do not want to fully disable autocorrect but want it to be less aggressive, turn off only this setting. It stops the most frustrating replacements while keeping basic corrections active.

Method 3: Turn Off Autocorrect on Xiaomi

Xiaomi moves this setting around between MIUI versions, which is why so many Xiaomi users think autocorrect cannot be disabled. It can. Here is exactly where to find it.

Steps:

1. Open Settings on your Xiaomi phone.
2. Tap Additional Settings.
3. Tap Languages and Input.
4. Tap Manage Keyboards.
5. Tap MIUI Keyboard.
6. Tap Smart Input.
7. Toggle off Auto Correction.

If you cannot find it through Settings, try this faster method. Open any app, tap the text field to bring up the keyboard, tap the Settings icon on the keyboard, and look for Auto Correction inside Input Assistance or Smart Input.

Pro Tip: If you cannot find the MIUI keyboard settings, search autocorrect directly in your Settings search bar. Xiaomi changes menu locations between MIUI versions, and search is the fastest way to find the right toggle regardless of your software version.

Method 4: Turn Off Autocorrect on SwiftKey

Unlike built-in keyboards, SwiftKey lets you choose exactly how aggressive the correction is instead of a simple on-off toggle.

Steps:

1. Open the SwiftKey app on your Android phone.
2. Tap Typing.
3. Tap Autocorrect.
4. Set it to Off or choose a less aggressive correction level.

SwiftKey gives you more control than most keyboards. You can set autocorrect to Off, Modest, or Normal depending on how much correction you want. Most people who dislike autocorrect find Modest is a good middle ground.

Pro Tip: SwiftKey also lets you add words to your personal dictionary. If autocorrect keeps changing a specific word, add it to your dictionary instead of turning off autocorrect entirely. Go to SwiftKey, then Dictionary, then My Words, and add any words that keep getting corrected incorrectly.

Method 5: Turn Off Autocorrect for All Keyboards Through Android Settings

Not sure which keyboard you are using? This method works on almost every Android phone regardless of brand.

Steps:

1. Open Settings on your Android phone.
2. Tap General Management or System, depending on your phone.
3. Tap Language and Input or Keyboard Settings.
4. Tap your active keyboard from the list.
5. Look for Auto Correction, Auto Replace, or Spell Check.
6. Toggle it off.

This covers the majority of Android phones, including OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme devices.

Pro Tip: If you have multiple keyboards installed, you need to disable autocorrect in each one separately. Android does not have a single master switch that controls autocorrect across all keyboards at once. Check every keyboard you use.

How to Turn Off Autocorrect for Specific Words Instead

If autocorrect only bothers you for certain words, you do not need to turn it off completely. You can add those words to your personal dictionary so Android stops correcting them.

Steps for Samsung:

1. Go to Settings, then General Management, then Samsung Keyboard Settings.
2. Tap User Dictionary.
3. Tap the plus icon.
4. Add the word you want Android to stop correcting.

Steps for Gboard:

1. Open Gboard Settings.
2. Tap Dictionary, then Personal Dictionary.
3. Select your language.
4. Tap the plus icon and add your word.

Once a word is in your personal dictionary, autocorrect will never replace it again.

Which Method Should You Use?

Samsung — Method 1 — Fastest option, already on your phone

Gboard — Method 2 — Most common setup, works on Pixel

Xiaomi — Method 3 — Use Settings search if stuck

SwiftKey — Method 4 — Most customizable

Not sure — Method 5 — Works on OnePlus, Oppo, Realme

Pro Tips After Turning Off Autocorrect on Android

Use the suggestion bar instead. After turning off autocorrect, your keyboard still shows word suggestions above the keys. Tap them when you want a suggestion. This gives you the benefit of suggestions without the annoyance of automatic replacement.

Add your most corrected words to your dictionary. Before fully disabling autocorrect, note which words it keeps changing. Add them to your personal dictionary. This often solves the problem without turning off autocorrect entirely.

Try reducing autocorrect aggressiveness first. Samsung and SwiftKey both let you reduce the aggressiveness without disabling it completely. If you type in multiple languages or use a lot of names and slang, reducing aggressiveness is worth trying first.

Restart your keyboard after making changes. After disabling autocorrect, restart your phone or force stop your keyboard app to ensure the changes take effect immediately. Go to Settings, then Apps, then find your keyboard app, then Force Stop.

Final Thoughts

Turning off autocorrect on Android takes under a minute once you know where to look. Samsung users go through General Management. Gboard users go through Text Correction. Everyone else goes through Language and Input in Settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I turn off autocorrect on Android without going into settings?

You cannot fully disable it without settings, but you can reject corrections instantly. Tap the underlined word right after autocorrect changes it and select your original spelling.

Will turning off autocorrect affect my predictive text?

No. They are separate features. Autocorrect replaces words automatically. Predictive text shows suggestions above the keyboard. Turning off autocorrect keeps suggestions visible; you just tap them when you want them.

Why does autocorrect keep turning itself back on after I disable it?

Updates reset keyboard settings. Multiple keyboards also cause this. Recheck settings after every Android update and disable autocorrect in each keyboard separately.

Does turning off autocorrect affect voice typing?

No. Voice typing uses a completely separate system from your keyboard autocorrect. Disabling autocorrect only affects manual typing.

Can I turn off autocorrect for one language but keep it for another?

Yes, on Gboard. Go to Gboard Settings, then Languages, then select the language, then change the autocorrect setting for that language specifically.