Xiaomi’s smartphones are famous for their functionality and rich shell MIUI, which offers users a huge amount of customization. However, sometimes the abundance of tactile returns can be annoying, especially if you are used to quietly using the gadget or are in a place where unnecessary sounds and vibrations are inappropriate. The standard reaction of the device to touch, typing and system events is often turned on by default, which can cause discomfort to some owners.
In this article, we will discuss how to remove vibration when pressed on various levels of the Android and MIUI system. We will look not only at the basic keyboard settings, but also at deeper system settings that often remain hidden from the average user. Understanding these mechanisms will allow you to fully personalize the tactile response of your smartphone.
Turning off unnecessary vibrations is not only a matter of comfort, but also a way to extend battery life. The motor responsible for tactile recoil consumes energy every time it works. A complete shutdown of system vibration can increase screen life by 5-10% depending on the intensity of use. Let's move on to practical steps to set up your device.
Basic vibration settings in MIUI
The first step in combating intrusive tactile recoil is to go to the basic settings of the system. In the MIUI shell, vibration control is divided into several categories, allowing you to flexibly adjust the behavior of the phone. You don't need to be an expert to find these items, they are located in logical menu sections.
To start, open the Settings app and find the Sounds and Vibrations section. That's where the main switches are concentrated. Pay attention to "Vibration on touch" or "System Vibration." If that setting is active, your phone will vibrate any interaction with the interface, whether it's a swipe on the desktop or opening the notification curtain.
- 📱 Go to Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
- 🔍 Find the Additional section or scroll down to Vibration when touching.
- 🔇 Disable the switchboard responsible for system vibration of the interface.
It is important to note that different versions of MIUI (e.g. 12, 13, 14 or HyperOS) may have slightly different locations, and in some cases, you need to activate "No Sound" or "Do Not Disturb" mode to temporarily silence all tactile signals, but for a permanent solution, it is better to use the switches in the settings menu.
Turning off the vibration of the Gboard and Mi Keyboard keyboard
The most common source of tactile noise is the virtual keyboard. With fast typing, constant micro-vibrations can tire your fingers and distract. Google's standard Gboard keyboard, which is often pre-installed on global versions of smartphones, has its own independent settings.
To remove the key vibration, open any application that requires text input to make the keyboard appear. Click on the gear icon (Settings) in the top bar of the keyboard or go to settings through the system menu Additional settings → Language and input. Here we are interested in the section "Keyboard settings" or "Preferences".
Inside the keyboard menu, find "Vibration on press" or "Vibration of keys." The slider here often adjusts not only the on, but also the response time, and you can turn off the function completely or set a minimum value in milliseconds if a complete opt-out of tactile doesn't suit you.
⚠️ Note: If you use a third-party keyboard (such as Yandex Keyboard or SwiftKey), the settings may be inside the keyboard app itself, rather than in the phone’s general settings.
For owners of the stock keyboard Mi Keyboard (or Sogou in Chinese versions), the path may look different. Often the settings are hidden in the menu "Input settings" → "Sound and vibration", Here you can also separately adjust the volume of the keys to completely dissipate the printing process.
☑️ Checking the keyboard settings
Vibration management in the application Phone and SMS
The Phone and Message systems applications deserve special attention, and even if the overall vibration is turned off, these applications can have their own priority settings for incoming calls and notifications, so that the user does not miss an important call, but in silence this becomes a problem.
Go to the Phone app (green handset) and click three dots in the corner of the screen to open the menu. Select Settings. In the list of options, look for Incoming Calls or Vibration. Here you can choose Never or Only When Voiceless Mode is on, which is the most sensible trade-off.
The same is true for messages. Open the Messages app, go to settings and select Notifications. Make sure there is no forced vibration for the Inbox category. In MIUI, notifications are often grouped, so check the settings for different types of chats (e.g., from unknown numbers).
| Annex | The path to adjustment | Parameter | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone. | Three points → Settings | Vibration of incoming | Only in the silent |
| Communications | Settings → Notifications | Sound and vibration | No vibration. |
| Contacts | Settings → Sounds | Vibration on recruitment | Off. |
| Camera. | Camera settings | Shutter vibration | Off. |
Remember that in Android version 10 and above, the notification settings for each application can be changed individually through a long-term click on the app icon on the desktop. Select About → Notifications and turn off vibration for specific event categories.
Hidden codes for checking vibrations
Special capabilities and tactile impact
And underneath the Android settings, there's the Accessibility section, and that's where you find the settings that can override the standard settings, and if you've turned off the vibration wherever you can, but it still appears when you navigate, the problem is here.
Go to Settings → Advanced Settings → Special Features. At the top of the screen or in the menu (three dots), find “Touch Vibration,” which is responsible for tactile response when using accessibility features like TalkBack, but often affects overall system behavior.
Also in this section, you should pay attention to the settings “Audible Improvement” or “Audiovisual Effects”; some options can add vibration to confirm actions if certain control scenarios are enabled, and disabling these features will return the phone to “sterile” silence.
- 🦿 Open the section Special features in settings.
- 🔍 Find the subsection Vibration or Tactile recoil.
- ❌ Remove the ticks from the “Vibration on pressing” and “Gestural vibration” items».
It is worth mentioning the function of “Pocket mode” or “Gestural control”. In some MIUI firmware, double tap to wake can be accompanied by a slight vibration. This is configured in the “lock screen” or “Additional features”.
Do Not Disturb Mode and Sound Profiles
One of the most effective ways to quickly remove all vibrations is to use a Do Not Disturb profile, but many users are unaware that this mode can be fine-tuned to only turn off vibrations, leaving, for example, the alarm clock active.
Go to Do Not Disturb settings, where you can create a schedule or manually activate the mode, make sure that you do not have vibrations for all events except for critical events (such as an alarm clock), which is ideal for a movie theater or a meeting.
⚠️ Warning: When Do Not Disturb mode is activated, the vibration of the alarm clock may persist. Check the settings of the Clock app to make sure the alarm is set the way you want (only sound, only vibration or even the sound).
Also, MIUI has sound circuits. Switching to No Sound circuits automatically silences all media and system sounds, but vibration can remain if it is rigidly spelled out in the application settings. So the combination of Sound circuit: No Sound + System Vibration Disconnected gives 100% results.
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Use automation! In the Security app or through third-party programs like Tasker, you can set up automatic “No Vibration” mode when you connect to your home Wi-Fi or at certain times of the day.
Additional settings and hidden functions
For advanced users who have tried all the standard methods, there are hidden settings and developer capabilities, and sometimes the “stuck” vibration can be the result of a software failure or the operation of specific services.
In the Developer Menu (which is activated by seven clicks on the build number in the About Phone section), you can find a parameter that affects the animation and interface response. Although there is no direct vibration setting, resetting the animation settings sometimes helps if the vibration is caused by the interface tank.
It’s also worth checking the theme settings. Some third-party themes downloaded from MIUI Themes store may have their own vibration scripts. If the problem comes after you change the theme, try going back to the standard Classic theme.
In extreme cases, if the vibration is chaotic and not related to the pressing, it may indicate a malfunction of the engine itself or moisture, in which case software methods will not help, and you will need a diagnosis in the service center.
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Comprehensive approach: to completely turn off vibration, you need to check the settings of the system, keyboard, individual applications and special features.