How to Turn Off Autocorrect on Android: Step-by-Step Guide

Want to turn off autocorrect on Android fast and stop your keyboard from changing your words? This step-by-step guide shows exactly where to find the autocorrect setting on your device and keyboard, whether you use Gboard or Samsung Keyboard. Follow the instructions and you’ll have autocorrect disabled in minutes.

To turn off autocorrect on Android, you need to disable it inside your active keyboard’s settings—most commonly Gboard or Samsung Keyboard—then verify in a text field. Because each keyboard app controls its own “Autocorrect” and “Auto-replace” behavior, the quickest fix is to navigate to Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard and switch off the relevant toggles.

Introduction

To turn off autocorrect on Android, open Settings > System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard and disable Autocorrect. This quick path varies slightly by keyboard app, but the steps below will get you there fast.

Autocorrect is helpful when it improves clarity, but it can also be disruptive—especially for names, technical terms, bilingual writing, slang, or specialized vocabulary. Disabling it typically stops the keyboard from automatically changing your words, while related options like Predictive text, Auto-replace, and Spell correction may still influence what you see. The goal of this guide is to turn off autocorrect reliably without breaking your keyboard entirely.

Check Your Android Keyboard (Gboard vs Samsung Keyboard)

Before changing settings, confirm which keyboard is actually active on your device. Many Android users install multiple keyboards, and some apps use a different input method than you expect. For example, you might type in a chat app using Gboard, but an email app could be using another keyboard profile you previously enabled.

Identify which keyboard you’re using (e.g., Gboard, Samsung Keyboard).
This matters because autocorrect settings are inside the specific keyboard app.
Look for “On-screen keyboard” under Languages & input to confirm.

Actionable way to confirm right now:

Open any app with a text box (Messages, Notes, Gmail).
Tap into the field so the keyboard appears.
Look for the keyboard icon/settings option (varies by version) or go directly to system settings as described.

Why this matters (quick analysis)

Autocorrect is not controlled by Android globally in most cases. Android routes typing to the selected input method (keyboard), and autocorrect is configured per keyboard. So even if you turn off autocorrect in one keyboard, it may still appear if another keyboard remains enabled for certain apps or languages.

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Keyboard Toggle Locations on Android (What Users Need to Check)

#	Keyboard setting area	What it affects	Typical label	Recommendation
1	Gboard → Text correction	Automatic changing of misspellings while typing	Autocorrect	Turn Off
2	Gboard → Text correction	Replacing your typed word with a common alternative	Auto-replace	Turn Off (if present)
3	Gboard → Text correction	Suggesting alternatives above the keyboard	Suggestion strip	Optional: Turn Off
4	Samsung Keyboard → Smart typing	Learning and replacing words during typing	Auto-replace / Predictive	Disable matching toggles
5	Samsung Keyboard → Text correction	Spell correction behavior after typing	Spell correction	Turn Off (if still changing)
6	Keyboard languages / dictionaries	Whether your language model “corrects” you	Dictionary, Auto-learn	Remove/adjust if needed
7	Third-party keyboard settings	Autocorrect/auto-replace equivalents	Spelling, Typing, Text correction	Turn Off the autocorrect toggles

Turn Off Autocorrect in Gboard

Gboard is one of the most common Android keyboards, and it stores autocorrect controls under its Text correction menu. Disabling autocorrect here usually solves the issue quickly—especially if your autocorrect is aggressively replacing words.

Open Settings > System > Languages & input > Gboard.
Tap Text correction.
Turn off Autocorrect (and optionally “Show suggestion strip” or “Auto-capitalization”).

Step-by-step (Gboard)

Open Settings on your Android phone.
Go to System.
Select Languages & input.
Tap On-screen keyboard (optional depending on your OS version).
Choose Gboard.
Tap Text correction.
Turn off Autocorrect.

Optional toggles worth considering (for fewer “surprises”)

Even after autocorrect is off, you may still see:

Suggestion strip (word suggestions). Turning it off can reduce distraction.
Auto-capitalization (capitalizing the first letter). This is not autocorrect, but some users prefer full manual control.

Business-use example: If you write frequently using acronyms (e.g., “ROI”, “KPI”, “SOP”), autocorrect can interfere with consistency. Disabling autocorrect while keeping the keyboard’s manual suggestions can improve accuracy without losing speed.

Turn Off Autocorrect in Samsung Keyboard

Samsung Keyboard offers a different set of labels, and the relevant options often appear under Smart typing and/or Text correction. If you only disable one toggle, the keyboard may still apply “auto-replace” behavior that looks like autocorrect.

Go to Settings > System > Languages and input > Samsung Keyboard.
Tap Smart typing or Text correction.
Disable Auto-replace / Predictive text features related to autocorrect.

Step-by-step (Samsung Keyboard)

Open Settings.
Navigate to System.
Select Languages and input.
Tap Samsung Keyboard.
Choose Smart typing (or Text correction, depending on what you see).
Disable toggles such as:

Auto-replace
Predictive text
Any option explicitly mentioning correction, spelling, or replacement

Practical test after changes

After toggling settings, open a text field and type a phrase you previously noticed being changed. For instance:

A proper name that autocorrect mangled
A technical term you often write
A short acronym

If those exact words still change, move to Troubleshooting and review related correction and predictive options.

Disable Autocorrect in Other Keyboards

If you use a third-party keyboard (or you enabled multiple keyboards), the autocorrect toggle will live inside that keyboard’s own settings. Third-party keyboards often use different wording, but the same conceptual switches: autocorrect, auto-replace, spelling correction, and predictive typing.

For keyboards like SwiftKey, open the keyboard’s settings under Languages & input.
Find Typing, Text correction, or Spelling options.
Turn off the autocorrect/auto-replace toggle.

What to look for (wording that commonly appears)

Depending on the keyboard:

Spelling / Spell correction
Autocorrect
Auto-replace
Predictive text
Smart suggestions

Tip for multi-keyboard setups: Go to Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard and confirm which keyboard is selected. If you recently added a keyboard for a different language, it may be active only in certain apps.

Troubleshooting Autocorrect Still Being On

If autocorrect appears to remain enabled after changing settings, it’s usually due to one of these causes: keyboard not changed, multiple keyboards competing, or related features still doing “replacement” work behind the scenes.

Restart the keyboard after changing settings, if needed.
If autocorrect persists, check multiple keyboards (some apps use different input methods).
Review related options like Predictive text and Spell correction.

1) Restart the keyboard (fast reset)

After you disable toggles:

Close and re-open the app where you’re testing (Messages, Notes, etc.), or
Switch focus away from the keyboard and back, or
Restart the phone if the change didn’t apply immediately

2) Confirm the active input method in the app

Some apps can override keyboard behavior by selecting a different input method (less common, but it happens—especially with specialized fields or enterprise device setups). Make sure the keyboard you edited is the one you’re using in that test.

3) Turn off “replacement-like” features (not just autocorrect)

Autocorrect may be off, but you might still see:

Auto-replace (word substitutions)
Predictive text (suggestions that are sometimes auto-applied depending on settings)
Spell correction (corrects words after you type them)

Turn off the most relevant “replacement” options if your goal is strict, manual typing.

4) Re-test with multiple words

Test at least:

One misspelling you know autocorrect targets
One proper noun (name/place)
One acronym or product name

If only one category is still being “corrected,” adjust dictionaries or language preferences rather than disabling everything globally.

Conclusion

You can turn off autocorrect on Android by disabling Autocorrect inside your active keyboard’s settings—most often Gboard or Samsung Keyboard. Try the steps for your keyboard, then re-test in a text box—if it still changes words, disable related “auto-replace” and “predictive” options (and confirm the correct keyboard is active in the app you’re using).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I turn off autocorrect on my Android keyboard?

Open your phone’s Settings app, then go to System (or General management) and select Language & input. Tap your current keyboard (commonly Gboard or Samsung Keyboard) and find Text correction or Spelling. Switch off options like Autocorrect, or disable “Correct misspelled words” to stop Android from automatically changing your typing.

What’s the quickest way to disable autocorrect in Gboard on Android?

In any text field, open Gboard’s settings by tapping the keyboard icon or going to Settings > System > Language & input > On-screen keyboard > Gboard. Look for Text correction and then toggle Autocorrect off. You can also disable “Show suggestion strip” if you want fewer correction prompts while typing.

Which Android phones and keyboard apps support turning off autocorrect the same way?

Most Android devices let you manage autocorrect through the keyboard’s Text correction settings, but the wording varies by brand and keyboard app. Samsung devices typically use Samsung Keyboard settings, while many users on other brands use Gboard. Check Settings > Language & input > Keyboard settings, then disable Autocorrect or related spelling correction features for your specific keyboard.

Why does autocorrect keep turning back on after I turn it off?

This usually happens after a keyboard update, a system update, or when a different keyboard or language is selected for a specific app. Re-check the keyboard’s Text correction settings and confirm autocorrect is disabled for each active keyboard/language. If the issue persists, consider clearing keyboard app settings or reviewing accessibility/language packs that may re-enable correction behavior.

What’s the best way to prevent incorrect word suggestions without fully disabling autocorrect?

If you don’t want to completely turn off autocorrect, try disabling the suggestion or correction prompts instead. In Gboard or Samsung Keyboard settings under Text correction, you can turn off “Show suggestion strip” and adjust personal dictionary or “auto replacement” features. This approach reduces unwanted automatic changes while still keeping basic typing assistance available.