How to turn off the charging sound on Xiaomi: all ways for MIUI

The charging sound on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most controversial features of MIUI. For some users, it’s a convenient reminder to start charging, for others – an annoying signal, especially at night. Unfortunately, in the standard settings there is no direct switch to turn off this sound, but there are several workarounds – from simple to technically difficult.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to turn off charging sound on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices (including models from 2023-2026). The methods are tested on MIUI 12-14 and Android 10-14, but some of them work on older versions.

If you're looking for a way to get rid of sound without root and complex manipulation, start with the first three. For power users, at the end of this article, there are advanced options using ADB and modifying system files.

Before you start, make sure your device has the latest firmware installed. Sometimes Xiaomi makes changes to the settings and the instructions may be slightly different. Also remember: disabling system sounds may affect other notifications (such as low battery power).

1.Switching off the charging sound via "Do Not Disturb"

The easiest and safest way is to use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, which blocks all sounds, including system charging notifications, and the method is down: along with the charging sound, other important signals (alarm clock, calls, messages) will also be turned off.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Select a Schedule and set a period when the charging sound should be turned off (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
3. In the Exceptions section, allow alarms and priority notifications if necessary.
4. Activate the switch Do not disturb manually or wait until the scheduled time.

This is a method that's suitable for people who want to turn off the charging sound at night or at certain times, and if you want to remove the signal completely, read on.

2.Use of the "No Sound" mode

Another temporary option is to put the phone in No Sound mode via the physical volume button.

• 🔔 The charging sound will turn off, but with it all system signals will disappear.
• 📳 The vibration when connecting the charging can remain (depending on the model).
• 🔕 Calls and alarms will work, but without sound (unless exceptions are configured).

How to activate:

1. Press the volume button down until the adjustment panel appears.
2. Touch the No Sound icon (or Vibration if you want to leave tactile recoil).
3. Put the charger on, there's no sound.

This is convenient for a one-time shutdown, but not a permanent solution. Also note: on some models (for example, the POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the charging sound can be played even in No Sound mode, if it is set as a high priority system signal.

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If the charging sound still plays in “No Sound” mode, try to further disable System Sounds in the Sound and Vibration settings → Additional.

3. Disconnect via notification settings (MIUI 13–14)

Recent versions of MIUI have the ability to turn off sounds for specific system events, including charging, but the path to this setup is not obvious.

Instructions for MIUI 13/14:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management.
2. Scroll down and find the System Notifications section (may be called Other Notifications).
3. Slip on Charge or Battery (name depends on the model).
4. Turn off the Sound or Sound Notification switch.

If there is no Charging item on your list, try an alternative path:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes.
3. Find com.android.systemui (or System Interface).
4. Go to Notifications and turn off the sound for battery-related events.

Important! On some devices (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K60 Pro), these settings can be hidden or blocked. If you can’t find the right item, move on to the following methods.

Make sure your phone has enough charge (minimum 30%)

Make a backup copy of important data

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Disable ad blockers (they can interfere with the system menus)-->

4.Use ADB to turn off sound (no root)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use USB debugging and ADB command. This method doesn’t require superuser rights, but it will require a computer and a little preparation.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging and confirm permission.

Connect your phone to your PC

ADB

Android

Open the command line.

adb devices

Make sure your device is listed.

Run a command to turn off the charging sound

adb shell settings put global charging_sound_enabled 0

Reboot the phone.

To return the charging sound, use the same command, but with a value of 1 instead of 0.

On some firmware (e.g., POCO with global MIUI), this command may not work due to manufacturer limitations.

adb shell settings put system charging_sound_enabled 0

5. editing system files (root required)

For advanced users who are ready to root, there is a radical way to delete or modify system audio files, which violates the integrity of the system and can lead to failures, so use it at your own risk.

What will be required:

• 🔧 Root access (for example, via Magisk).
• 📁 File Manager with support for root (for example, Root Explorer or Root Explorer) FX File Explorer).
• 🔄 Backup of the system (required!).

Instructions:

1. Open the file manager and go to /system/media/audio/ui/
2. Find the files that make the charging sound. The names may vary, but they're usually Charging.ogg. Wireless_charging_start.ogg Power_connect.ogg

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Charging.ogg.bak

Reset the device.

If after that the charging sound disappears, but there are errors in the system - restore the original files from the backup.

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Editing system files can cause MIUI Air Updates (OTA) to fail. Before updating, return all modified files to their original state!

6. Alternative methods (if nothing has worked)

If none of the above methods worked, try these options:

Method 1: Using third-party applications

• 🎵 Apps like MacroDroid or Tasker can automatically put your phone into silent mode when you connect a charger. → Silent.
• ⚠️ Cons: These apps require additional permits and can drain the battery.

Method 2: Firmware custom ROM

• 📱 Installing an alternative firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) will remove all system sounds. MIUI, However, this is a complex procedure requiring unlocking the bootloader and losing the warranty.
• 🔧 Before the firmware, study the forums XDA Developers for your model.

Method 3: Contacting a Service Center

• 🛠️ In rare cases, the charging sound can be hard-coded in the firmware of a particular model (for example, on some Redmis for the Chinese market).If no method worked, contact the official Xiaomi service to request that the sound be turned off through the engineering menu.

⚠️ Attention! Installing custom firmware or modifying system files will cancel the warranty on the device, and it can also lead to blocking of banking applications (due to SafetyNet operation) or unstable phone operation.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have collected the main pros and cons of each method in the table:

For most users, the best solution is a combination of method 3 (notification settings) and method 4 (ADB).If you are not ready to mess with the settings, use the “Do Not Disturb” mode for the night.

FAQ: Frequent questions