Modern Xiaomi smartphones, which run MIUI shells or the new HyperOS, offer a wide range of personalization options. However, despite their rich functionality, some system sounds can be annoying, especially in quiet rooms or during meetings. One of the most frequently asked questions in technical support is the problem of constant clicks when typing.
Keyboard sound is not just a trifle, but a tactile feedback element that is enabled by default on all devices. Many users don't know that you can turn it off in several ways, and standard media volume reduction will not help here. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible methods for eliminating sound effects, including hidden settings and specific parameters for different versions of the operating system.
It’s important to understand that completely disabling the system’s sounds can affect usability, as you stop hearing the input confirmation. However, for most scenarios, silence is a priority. We’ll look at settings for both the standard Gboard keyboard and the Sogou or Facemoji system, which are often preset on global and Chinese firmware versions.
The main settings of the system sounds in MIUI and HyperOS
The first step to achieve the desired silence is to address the global settings of the sound of the smartphone itself. In the shells of Xiaomi, there is a separate section responsible for system audio effects that is not directly related to the volume of the call or music, and this is where the master switch hides, blocking the clicks of the interface.
To access the settings you need to go to the Settings menu, then select the Sound and Vibration section. Scroll down to the Additional Settings (in some versions it may simply be called "Advanced"). Here you will find the System Sound Switch, which will turn off not only the keyboard, but also the sounds of locking the screen, charging and other system events.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling System Sounds slider in global settings can also remove the sound when dialing in the phone and when working with the calculator. Be prepared for complete silence of the interface. If your goal is to remove only the typing sound but leave the rest of the system notifications, this method may seem too radical, but for users who value minimalism, this is the most effective solution. In newer versions of HyperOS, the logic of the arrangement of elements may have changed, so look for the subsection Sound and Vibration Effects.Switch off sound in the standard Gboard keyboard On most global versions of Redmi smartphones and the Gboard. POCO Google's default Gboard keyboard is one of the most popular input tools, which has its own, independent audio settings. Even if you've disabled system sounds, Gboard can continue to make clicks. To fix the situation, open any application that requires text input and call the keyboard. Click on the gear icon at the top of the keyboard or go through Settings. → Additional settings → Language and input → Keyboard management → Gboard. You're interested in Settings, and inside of that is Sound when you press it. Move the slider to the inactive position. Here you can adjust the vibration when you press it, which often accompanies the sound. If you want to maintain the tactile response, but remove the audio, leave the vibration on. This will make typing comfortable without too much noise. Interestingly, in some versions of Gboard, the volume of the keys is tied to the overall volume of the media content, which means that when you watch a video, the sound of the keyboard can become louder. Disabling the option in the settings of the keyboard itself breaks this link, making typing completely silent regardless of the position of the volume slider. Customizing sound effects in Sogou and Facemoji Users of Chinese versions of firmware or owners of some models with pre-installed alternative keyboards often encounter Sogou or Facemoji. These applications have a more aggressive sound policy and often include sound themes by default. The process of turning them off is slightly different from the standard Gboard. For Sogou, you need to click on the keyboard logo (usually in the left), go to the top and the sound section to turn on the occup and the sound. The keyboard has the ability to offer different sound packages (mechanical keyboard, typewriter), and you need to turn off the sound for each active profile separately. In the case of Facemoji, the path is as follows: click on the gummy icon or settings, select My or Settings, then Sound and vibration. Make sure that the Key Press Sound slider is turned off. These keyboards are updated often and the menu layout can change, so look for the speaker icon. Keyboard Way to Customize Sound Option Name Feature Gboard Settings → Sound When pressed Independent of Sogou Logo System → Settings → Sound Keys Depends on the Facemoji Theme Profile → Key Press Sound Settings English SwiftKey Menu → Sound and vibration When pressed There is Duration Modes of operation and profile "No Sound" Android Operating System offers convenient usage profiles that allow you to instantly switch sound scripts to the fast control mode Xiaomi. When you activate No Sound (the crossed-out speaker icon), the system forcibly disables all audio notifications, including keyboard sounds, even if they are enabled in the input application settings. This works as a global ban on playing audio files of the interface. Do not disturb mode acts in a similar way, but allows you to configure exceptions for calls from favorite contacts. For quick activation, use physical volume buttons. Press the volume down to the end until the icon of the crossed-out speaker appears. On some models with a side scanner, do not disturb mode, but also allow for a difference in the full mode. In vibration mode, the keyboard sound should also be turned off, but this depends on the implementation of drivers in a particular model. If the keyboard continues to click in vibration mode, then the sound settings in the keyboard application itself are of higher priority and must be manually disabled, as described in the previous sections. ADB For advanced users who want to gain full control of the sound subsystem, there are methods that go beyond the standard interface. ADB But these techniques require caution, and you can check the speakers through the engineering menu (accessible by code ##6484## or similar, depending on the model), but it's rare to directly turn off the keyboard sound. More effective method of using the command line ADB. Connecting the smartphone to the computer, you can enter a command that changes the global setting of sounds UI. adb shell settings put global sound_effects_enabled 0 This command compulsorily sets the value of the system sounds in 0 (To get it back to the way it was, use the value. 1 instead 0. This action affects the entire system at once, ignoring the settings of individual applications. ⚠️ Attention: Use ADB The commands require the developer mode on and the driver installed on the PC. Incorrect use of commands can lead to unstable operation of the system. Also worth mentioning is the existence of modules for Magisk if your smartphone is unlocked (root rights).There are modules that completely cut system audio files from the partition. /system/media/audio/ui. This is a radical method that guarantees silence, but requires unlocking the bootloader, which is not recommended for ordinary users. Despite the seemingly simple procedure, users often face situations where the sound of the keyboard does not disappear or returns. This can be due to application conflict, shell bugs or the specifics of third-party launchers. Let's analyze the main scenarios. If you turn off the sound but clicks remain, check if you have a third-party application to improve the sound (for example, Dolby Atmos or Dirac, they can temporarily check the configuration of the application and they can also check the problem with the interception of their data. Go to Settings. → Annexes → All apps, find your keyboard, select Memory and click Clear Cache. Don't worry, your dictionaries and saved passwords won't be affected if you don't click Clear All (data). In rare cases, the sound of the keyboard may be part of an active theme. MIUI Themes have their own audio packages that don't turn off by standard methods. Try switching to the standard "Classic" theme temporarily and checking if the sound is gone. Why isn't the keyboard sound switched off in camera mode? The sound of the camera shutter and the sound of the keyboard in shooting mode (when entering the name of the photo or parameters) are often regulated separately due to legal requirements of some countries. Can you make the keyboard sound quieter but not completely off? Standard Android tools can't adjust the volume of system clicks separately from the total volume. The volume slider at the time the keyboard plays back normally regulates media content. The only option is to use third-party equalizer apps with separate channel adjustment, but it's complicated and doesn't work on all models. Does the keyboard sound have an impact on the vibration on? No, these are two independent channels. Vibration is controlled by the vibrator (haptic) and sound by the speaker. You can leave the vibration on for the haptic experience by turning off the soundtrack completely in the appropriate settings. MIUI? When upgrading from one major to another (e.g., from MIUI 14 to HyperOS), the settings can be reset to factory settings. After a major update, it is always recommended to recheck the Sound and Vibration sections and keyboard settings.