Many Xiaomi smartphone users are faced with a situation where constant tactile returns when typing or navigating the menu begin to annoy. This is not only a distraction, but can significantly consume battery power during the day.
In this article, we will look at all the possible ways to turn off vibration on the system buttons and virtual keyboard, where hidden MIUI and HyperOS settings are hidden, and how to solve the problem if standard switches do not work, and we will look at various scenarios, from simple actions on the menu to more complex manipulations with advanced capabilities.
Turning off the extra tactile feedback is the first step to personalizing your device to your own needs. It only takes a couple of minutes, but the result will greatly improve the comfort of your device. Let's figure out how to make your Xiaomi or Redmi really quiet and smooth in control.
The main settings of system vibration
The first place to look for a solution is the standard operating system settings menu, where in the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS, developers have brought the main tactile response switches to an accessible location, but the path to these can vary slightly depending on the firmware version and the regional model of the device.
To find the right setting, you need to open the Settings app and go to the sound section, and here you are interested in the tactile response subsection, and this is the menu that regulates the strength and the presence of vibration when you touch the screen, work with system buttons and type text with standard means.
⚠️ Warning: Some global firmware versions may call it Sound and Vibration, while some Chinese versions may call it Sound and Tactile Response. Don't confuse the overall vibration of the call with the vibration of the interface.
If you can't find the right switch right away, search by settings. Type the word "vibration" or "tactile," and the system will suggest you go to the desired menu, a universal method that works even when you deeply change the structure of the menu in new security updates.
- 📱 Open Settings and select the Sound and Vibration section.
- 🔍 Find the touch vibration or tactile response and turn it off.
- ⚙️ Check the subsection Additional if the main switch is not on the main screen.
- 🔇 Make sure that the Vibration slider in silent mode is also configured according to your preferences.
It should be noted that disabling system vibration does not always affect third-party applications, and some programs may ignore global settings and use their own tactile response algorithms, which would require customization of each application or the use of special tools to manage permissions.
Disabling the vibration of the Gboard keyboard and others
The most common cause of annoying vibration is typing. The standard Gboard keyboard, which is pre-installed on most Xiaomi smartphones, has its own independent tactile response settings. Even if you turn off the system vibration, the keyboard can continue to vibrate with each tap.
To turn off this feature, you need to go to the settings of the keyboard itself, and you can do this by pressing and holding a comma on the keyboard or through the main menu of the phone settings in the "Additional settings" section, and here you will find the item responsible for input preferences, where the desired switch is hidden.
If you use alternative keyboards like SwiftKey or Yandex.Kaypad, the procedure will be similar, but the interface may be different. In SwiftKey, the settings are in the Sound and Vibration section, where you need to remove the tick from the "Vibration when pressed." In Yandex, the same item is in the "Look" or "Sound" section.
☑️ Checking the keyboard settings
It's important to understand that keyboard settings apply globally to all input fields, which means that the vibration will disappear in messengers, in the browser, in notes. If you only want vibration in certain applications, standard means will not work, you will need to use macros or third-party software.
| Keyboard type | The path to settings | Title of paragraph | Default status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gboard | Settings → System → Language and input | Press vibration | Included. |
| SwiftKey | Settings of the SwiftKey application | Sound and vibration | Included. |
| Yandex | Settings → Registration | Key vibrations | Off. |
| TouchPal | Settings → Sound and vibration | Vibration on touch | Included. |
Specifics of settings in MIUI and HyperOS
The MIUI shell and the HyperOS that replaced it have their own unique menu structure that often changes from version to version. In recent updates, Xiaomi has begun implementing deeper accessibility settings that can overlap standard vibration settings, designed to help people with disabilities but can interfere with ordinary users.
Newer versions of firmware have an expanded settings section for people with perceptional disabilities, where you can find additional tactile feedback options that don't show up in the regular menu. If the standard shutdown didn't work, be sure to check the Advanced Settings section at the bottom of the system's settings menu.
⚠️ Note: In HyperOS, some vibration settings have been moved to the "Silent Mode" section. Check the "No Sound" profile to make sure that there is no strong interface vibration activated there.
Also worth paying attention to the Game mode or Game Turbo. In game mode, the vibration settings can be changed automatically for better immersion. If the vibrations are lost only in games or, conversely, appeared only there, check the settings of the game accelerator.
Hidden Engineering Menus
Users who have upgraded to HyperOS are encouraged to check their audio profile settings. The new system allows you to create different profiles for different situations, and the active profile can enable button vibration even if it is turned off in the main profile.
Use of special opportunities
The Accessibility section of Android contains powerful tools that can affect tactile returns. Functions like “Enhancement of hearing” or “Vibration when blocked” can be activated by accident or by software failure, and checking this section often helps solve mysterious cases of constant vibration.
Inside the special features menu, you should look at gesture management services, some of which use vibration to confirm the success of a complex gesture, and if you don't use these features, you should turn them off not only for the sake of silence, but also to save CPU resources.
- ✅ Make sure that the Vibration Removal feature (if available in your Android version) is activated.
The lock-on feature, which can make it feel like buttons are vibrating when the locking system is actually reacting, is worth noting, and turning off this feature makes unlocking a smartphone quieter and more invisible to others.
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If you use third-party launchers, check their internal settings. They can have their own vibration engine, independent of the Android system settings.
Problems with third-party applications and launchers
Often, the problem is not the system settings, but the user-installed applications. Launchers such as Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher or Apex Launcher have their own tactile response settings when switching desktops or opening application menus, which are prioritized over system settings.
Other than launchers, memory cleaning applications, antiviruses, or customization software can cause vibrations, and they can implement their overlays that respond to touch, and if the vibration comes after you install a new application, try removing it or checking its permission settings.
⚠️ Note: Apps that request permission to “Change System Settings” or “Overlaid on Other Windows” can control vibration bypassing standard Android restrictions.
To diagnose the problem, you can run your smartphone in Safe Mode, and only system applications are downloaded in Safe Mode, and if the vibration is gone in Safe Mode, it's a third-party software problem, and by eliminating it, you can find the culprit.
It's also worth checking the notification settings of specific apps. Some messengers or games can vibrate when clicked inside their interface, and this is customized within the app itself, not in the phone's general menu.
Resetting settings and additional methods
If none of the above methods worked, there may have been a software failure that blocked the change in vibration parameters, in which case resetting all applications or a complete reset to factory settings can help, and it is recommended to back up important data before doing so.
Resetting special features often solves the problem when the sliders on the menu do not respond to clicks, which will return all availability parameters to their original state, killing the frozen processes that control tactile response.
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Factory Reset is a radical but effective measure that eliminates any software conflicts that cause vibrations to malfunction.
As a last resort, if you have a problem after you update your firmware, you should expect a patch from the developers. Sometimes bugs in new versions of MIUI or HyperOS lead to ignoring user settings.
Remember that physical failure of the vibrator motor is also possible, although this is rare. If the phone vibrates randomly or makes a strange sound instead of humming, this may indicate the need to replace the hardware component in the service center.