Owners of Xiaomi Redmi 7 smartphones often face intrusive tactile recoil when printing messages or searching for information in the browser. Constant vibration not only irritates users, but also significantly accelerates battery discharge, which is critical for devices with a smaller battery capacity. Disabling this feature may require searching in several menu sections, since the MIUI system has its own characteristics of managing tactile response.
In this guide, we will take a look at all the possible ways to eliminate vibration on your device’s keyboard, we will look at the settings of the standard Gboard keyboard, Android system settings, and also touch on the nuances of third-party applications for text input. Competent setting will allow you to type in silence, saving energy for important tasks.
The main reasons for tactile response to Redmi 7
Before you start disabling the feature, it is important to understand that the vibration when typing can be adjusted at two levels: the system and the level of a particular application. In Xiaomi Redmi 7 smartphones, the tactile response is often answered by the built-in Touch Feedback mechanism, which works independently of the programs running. This is a basic feature of the Android operating system, which is activated by default to improve the user experience.
The second level of control is directly in the settings of the keyboard itself. Most often, the devices of this brand have a Gboard keyboard from Google, which has its own setting priorities. Even if you turn off the system vibration, the text input application can continue to vibrate if the corresponding slider is activated in its menu, so you need to check both sources to completely eliminate the effect.
It's also worth noting that some versions of the MIUI shell have a conflicting sound profiles, for example, "No Sound" mode can turn off the tunes but leave the interface vibration on, which creates a false sense that the settings are not saved, and understanding this logic will help you find the right switch faster in the confusing settings menu of your smartphone.
Turning off vibration in the system settings of Android
The first step to silence is to check the operating system's global settings, which is the most effective method, because it affects all system controls. You need to go to the main menu and find the Settings section, which is usually marked by a gear, and here we are interested in the unit responsible for sound and tactile sensations.
Depending on the version of MIUI, the path may be slightly different, but the logic remains the same. You need to find a point related to sounds and vibrations. Inside this menu, there's a key switch that controls the system's response to touch. If this option is active, the phone will vibrate when you press any on-screen buttons, including the input keys.
☑️ System shutdown algorithm
Notice that there's a separate touch vibration or Touch feedback, which is responsible for the short-term impulses of the motor, and once it's turned off, the system will stop giving tactile signals to the user's actions. However, as mentioned earlier, some applications, such as messengers or browsers, may have their own settings that override system constraints, so this step alone may not be enough.
⚠️ Warning: Turning off system vibration when touched can make the interface less responsive to the touch, and you will no longer feel the confirmation of the system buttons back or home, which in some situations can lead to erroneous actions.
Setting up the Gboard keyboard on Xiaomi
The most likely source of the problem is the standard Gboard keyboard, which is preinstalled on most Redmi devices. To access its settings, you don't have to search for them in the phone's shared menu. Simply call the keyboard in any application, such as messages or notes, and click on the gear icon located on the top toolbar.
Once you log into the keyboard settings menu, you'll need to find the section that controls your preferences or input settings. In the settings list, look for Settings or Preferences. This is where the switch controls tactile response exclusively for the printing process is located. This option is independent of the phone's system settings, which often confuses users.
Inside the settings menu, find the option of Haptic feedback on keypress. Next to it will be a slider that regulates the strength and duration of the vibration. You can turn this feature off completely by moving the slider to the left, or simply reduce the intensity to a minimum if you do not want to completely abandon tactile communication.
The Secret to Prolonged Vibration
If the vibration is back after updating the firmware or the app itself, check this section again. The flexibility of the Gboard settings allows you to create the perfect input profile that is comfortable for your fingers.
Managing Third-Party Keyboards
Xiaomi Redmi 7 users often install alternative keyboards such as SwiftKey, Yandex Keyboard or TouchPal to get enhanced functionality or a more beautiful design. The principle of disabling vibration is similar, but the interface may differ. You will also need to log into the settings of a particular keyboard through the gear icon or through the keyboard management system menu.
In most third-party applications, tactile response settings are set in the Sound and Vibration or Appearance section. For example, in SwiftKey, you need to go to the Sound and Vibration section, where you can separately adjust the vibration duration in milliseconds, which gives more subtle control than the standard on/off, allowing you to customize the barely noticeable response.
If you use a Yandex keyboard, look for the switch in the input settings section. Often developers add the option to turn off vibration only for certain languages or input modes. Make sure you check the settings for all active languages, as the setting may be disabled for Russian, but active for English.
| Annex | The path to adjustment | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Gboard | Settings → Settings → Vibration | Complete independence from the system |
| SwiftKey | Sound and vibration → Vibration. | Duration adjustment in ms |
| Yandex | Settings → Sound and vibration | Separate settings for languages |
| TouchPal | Tools → Sound and vibration | Depends on the chosen topic |
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Third-party keyboards take precedence over system settings, so they need to be customized individually in each application.
Use of Do Not Disturb Mode and Sound Profiles
There is a scenario where you need to temporarily remove the vibration, for example, during a meeting or in the cinema, but you do not want to change the basic settings of the phone. For this, Xiaomi Redmi 7 has a convenient mode “Do not disturb”, you can activate it through the quick access panel (curtain), swiping from top to bottom.
Not only does this mode block calls, it also allows you to flexibly adjust the behavior of the device. In the Do Not Disturb mode settings, you can select the option of completely turning off vibration, including keyboard vibration, a temporary solution that automatically deactivates on a schedule or when you manually turn off, returning all settings to their original state.
Also, it's worth checking the sound profile. Switching the volume slider to Vibration or No Sound mode via the side volume buttons also affects the tactile response. However, as mentioned earlier, there's a caveat in MIUI: In No Sound mode, the interface vibration can remain active if the advanced audio settings don't tick the full tactile recoil shutdown.
⚠️ Note: Do Not Disturb mode can block important notifications from messengers or alarms if exceptions are not configured. Carefully check the list of allowed applications before activating this mode for a long time.
Problem Solving and Additional Advice
Sometimes, after all the settings, the keyboard continues to vibrate, which can be due to a software failure or version conflict. First of all, try rebooting the Redmi 7. A banal restart often cleans temporary files and resets the suspended processes responsible for controlling the vibration motor.
If the reboot didn’t work, check for updates to the keyboard in the Google Play store. Developers regularly release patches to fix hardware errors. You can also try clearing the keyboard cache through the Settings menu → Apps → All apps → Gboard (or other keyboard) → Memory → Clear the cache. This action is safe and will not lead to the loss of personal data or dictionaries.
In rare cases, the problem may lie in the physical sticking of a button or damage to the vibration plume, although this is unlikely for a software function. If the vibration occurs chaoticly, without pressing the screen, or accompanied by strange sounds, you should contact the service center for a diagnosis of the hardware.
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Use the theme of the keyboard design with a dark background – it will not only save charge AMOLED-screen (if you have one), but also visually make the interface less distracting, compensating for the lack of tactile response.