How to Change Keyboard Sound on Xiaomi: The Complete Guide

Modern Xiaomi smartphones, which are based on the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS, provide users with a wide range of personalization options. One of the most annoying things by default is the loud clicking sound when printing, which can interfere with others or simply distract the owner of the device. Fortunately, the Android system allows you to flexibly manage the audio of text input, but the settings are often scattered across different menus.

In this article, we will take a closer look at how to change the keyboard sound on Xiaomi, turn it off completely or replace it with a more pleasant option, learn how to manage the system settings of the sound, work with the parameters of specific typing applications such as Gboard or SwiftKey, and learn about hidden features available through engineering menus or third-party utilities.

We're going to look at not only the software aspects, but also the physical features of speakers that can affect how you perceive sound, and understanding these nuances will help you create the perfect environment for communication, whether it's a quiet library or a noisy street. Let's start with the basic settings that are available to everyone immediately after unpacking your smartphone.

System settings of sound and vibration in MIUI and HyperOS

The first step in customization is to look at the global operating system settings. System sounds in Xiaomi shells take precedence over some applications, if they do not have their own hard settings. To access these settings, you need to go to the Settings menu and find the audio section.

Depending on the firmware version, the path may be slightly different, but the logic remains the same. You need to find the item related to sounds and vibrations, and that's where the volume of the system notifications, which includes the sound of touching the screen, is adjusted.

• 🔊 Open Settings on the main screen.
• 🔊 Go to the section Sound and vibration.
• 🔊 Find a slider or switch Touch Sound (or Touch Sound).
• 🔊 Move the slider to the left for a complete shutdown or select the desired volume.

It's important to understand that this option affects not only the keyboard, but also the sounds when navigating menus, locking the screen, and other system actions. If you want to remove clicks only when you type, this method can be too radical, as it will deprive you of tactile auditory feedback throughout the system.

⚠️ Warning: Turning off the touch sound in system settings can make the interface less responsive visually, as you will stop hearing confirmation of your actions.

Some Xiaomi models have an extended audio menu where you can select a specific audio file for system events, which allows you to replace the standard dry click with a more melodic sound if the standard version seems too sharp to you, but for a full-fledged change of sound, it is the keyboard that most often requires customization of the keyboard application itself.

Configure sound effects in Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Most Xiaomi smartphones have Google’s Gboard keyboard installed by default. This powerful app has its own independent settings that override system settings. If you want to change the keyboard sound on Xiaomi without turning off the system sounds entirely, you need to go to the settings of the Gboard itself.

To access the configuration, press and hold the comma on the keyboard or find the gear icon in the top hint bar. In the menu that opens, select Settings, then go to Settings or Preferences, and that's where the audio and haptic recoil switches are hidden.

Inside the settings menu, you'll find separate sliders for the volume of the press and the vibration. Gboard allows you to adjust the volume of the keys regardless of the overall volume of the media or the call. This makes it possible to make the print silent even when the sound is on in the system.

• ⌨️ Click on the gear icon on the keyboard panel.
• ⌨️ Select Settings in the menu that opens.
• ⌨️ Go to Preferences (or Entering Setup).
• ⌨️ Adjust the slider Sound when you press the keys to the desired level.

If you don't like standard sounds, Gboard allows you to change the themes of the design, which are sometimes accompanied by a change in the sound range, although this is rare. The main method of changing the sound is using third-party plugins or changing system files, which requires root rights, but for most users, standard volume adjustment within the application is enough.

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Gboard settings take priority over system settings for touch sound, so you need to change the settings inside the application.

Sound management in MI Keyboard and other alternatives

Many Xiaomi users prefer to use the branded MI Keyboard (formerly known as Sogou), which is pre-installed on devices for the Chinese market and is often available in global firmware. It features rich functionality and support for a variety of languages, including advanced voice input and handwriting.

To change the sound in MI Keyboard, you need to go to its settings, usually by clicking on the keyboard icon in the notification bar or finding the application in the list of installed programs. The settings menu should look for the section related to sound and vibration or Sound & Vibration.

The MI Keyboard interface can be overloaded with ads and extra features, so it's important not to get confused in the menu. Look for the Settings tab (cogs), then Sound and Vibration, where you can not only turn off the sound, but also choose its type from the list.

If you use third-party keyboards like Microsoft's SwiftKey or Yandex Keyboard, the way things work is the same. Each application has its own settings section, usually hidden under a profile icon or gears. The independence of the settings of each keyboard allows you to have different audio profiles for different input applications if you switch between them.

Advanced customization through the engineering menu and ADB

For users who want to gain maximum control over their device, there are deeper customization methods: Xiaomi’s engineering menu and ADB (Android Debug Bridge) debugging tools allow you to change the system files responsible for interface sounds, which requires caution and follow instructions accurately.

To get into the engineering menu, open the Phone app and enter a special code, such as ##6484## (code may vary depending on model and region). However, direct audio files change through this menu is rare; hardware is more often tested here. A more effective method is to use ADB commands from a computer.

adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 0

This command completely disables system sound effects, including keyboard sound, at the operating system level. If you need to bring the sound back, replace the 0 by 1 at the end of the command. This is a global change that will affect all applications that rely on standard system touch sound.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB The commands require the activated debugging mode on USB And the drivers on the computer, and the wrong actions can cause the system to be unstable.

There are also audio mixer apps that allow you to create sound profiles, and you can set up a script where the keyboard sound is automatically turned off at certain times of the day or in certain applications, such as games or instant messengers.

Sound problems: diagnosis and solution

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the keyboard sound is lost on its own or, conversely, does not turn off despite the settings. This can be due to software failures of the MIUI shell, application conflicts or problems with audio drivers.

The first thing to do is check whether Do Not Disturb or Silent Mode is on, as they can block system sounds, and make sure the speaker is not covered by a cover or dusty, which is especially true for the bottom speaker, which is often used for system clicks.

If the software methods don't help, try clearing the keyboard app cache. To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find your keyboard (like Gboard) and select Clear Cache. This won't delete your dictionaries and settings, but can fix audio playback errors.

In rare cases, the problem lies in third-party themes installed from the Themes store. Some themes can intercept system sounds and replace them with their own, sometimes buggy. Try applying a standard Classic or Default theme and check if the problem has gone away.

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If the keyboard sound only works in some applications, check the microphone access and audio focus settings in the "Resolutions" section for a particular application.

The impact of the choice of the theme design on sound

Xiaomi Theme Store is a powerful customization tool that affects not only icons and wallpapers.