How to Remove Vibration When Typing on Xiaomi: All Ways of 2026

The keyboard vibrating on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for many, but not for everyone: Some find it distracting, some get annoyed by the constant buzzing, and some even discharge the battery faster than usual. If you came to this article, chances are you have already tried to find a solution in the settings, but did not find — or found, but nothing happened.

The problem is that depending on the phone model (Redmi Note) 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T etc.), firmware versions (MIUI 12/13/14) and the keyboard used (Gboard, SwiftKey, standard) MIUI-Keyboard) the path to disabling vibration can be very different. In this article, we will examine all possible scenarios, from basic settings to hidden developer parameters.

You will also learn why vibrations can be activated after updates. MIUI And how to prevent it. If you're willing to get rid of the intrusive backlash once and for all, read on.

Why can keyboard vibration be a problem?

At first glance, tactile recoil seems like a harmless function, but in practice, it creates a whole host of inconveniences:

• 🔋 Increased battery consumption – Vibration motor consumes energy even with short presses.
• 🎯 Distraction – Many users note that vibration prevents them from focusing on typing.
• 🛠️ Wear of the mechanism - constant operation of the engine can lead to its failure (especially on budget models Redmi).
• 🔊 Noise in silence – in a library or meeting, the loud buzzing of a keyboard can attract unnecessary attention.

In addition, on some Xiaomi models (for example, POCO F4 Xiaomi 12 Lite, or the vibration is delayed, making typing uncomfortable, and in games or in fast printing, it can be a slow-motion activity.

If you know any of these things, it's time to act, but first, let's figure out which keyboard is on your phone, because that depends on how you turn it off.

How to determine which keyboard is used on Xiaomi

Before you turn off the vibration, you need to understand which keyboard you are working with. On Xiaomi smartphones, by default, you can set:

1. Standard keyboard MIUI — It comes out of the box, has a corporate design with rounded buttons.
2. Gboard (Google Keyboard) – often preinstalled on global firmware versions.
3. SwiftKey (Microsoft) is less common, but some users install it manually.
4. Third-party keyboards, such as Fleksy or Chroom.

To find out which keyboard is active right now:

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in Messages or Notes).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) three-point (⋮) keyboard.
3. If you see the Google logo, it's Gboard. If you see the interface with blue accents and the words. MIUI — keyboard.

You can also check the system settings:

1. Go to Settings → System and Device → Language and Enter.
2. Click on the Current Keyboard – there will be an active application.

The type of keyboard determines where the option to turn off the vibration is hidden, and then we'll go through the instructions for each option.

Method 1: Turn off vibration in a standard MIUI keyboard

If you use a branded Xiaomi keyboard, the algorithm will be as follows.Please note: depending on the version MIUI (12, 13 or 14 - the location of menu items may vary slightly.

Open any text field

Press the badge. ⚙️ top-right corner of the keyboard

Go to the section "Keyboard settings"

Find the item "Vibration when pressed»-->

Step-by-step instructions for MIUI 14 (relevant to Xiaomi 13/13T/13 Pro, Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 newer):

1. Run the keyboard in any application (for example, in Messages).
2. Slap the gear icon (⚙️) top-right.
3. Select Keyboard Settings (or Additional Settings on some models).
4. Scroll down to the section Tactile feedback or Vibration.
5. Switch the slider Vibration when pressed to the off position.
6. To save the changes, press Ready or go back.

Nana MIUI 12/13 The path may be slightly different:

Keyboard settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when pressed

If the Vibration item is not on the menu, it means:

• 🔄 Your version of the keyboard is outdated – update it via Google Play.
• 📱 The phone has a modified firmware installed (e.g. xiaomi.eu) where settings can be moved.
• 🔧 Vibration is controlled at the system level – go to Method 4.

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If the vibration still works after turning off, try restarting the phone - sometimes the settings are applied only after the reboot.

Method 2: Turn off vibration in Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Gboard is one of the most popular keyboards on Xiaomi, especially on global firmware versions. It's easier to turn off vibration here, but there are nuances for different versions of the app.

Instructions for the latest version of Gboard (2026):

1. Open the keyboard in any text field.
2. Tap the icon of three dots (⋮) top-panel.
3. Select Settings.
4. Go to the section Text entry parameters.
5. Find the Vibration item when you press the keys and turn it off.
6. Go back and check if the changes are saved.

If no Vibration item:

• 🔄 Update Gboard to Google Play – in older versions, the option could be called Tactile feedback.
• 📌 Make sure you don’t confuse keyboard vibration with system vibration (it’s set up separately).
• 🔍 Check if the item is hidden under additional settings.

On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi 10 or X-rays) POCO M4 Pro) Gboard may conflict with system settings if the vibration remains after the shutdown:

⚠️ Note: Try temporarily making Gboard the default keyboard in Settings → System system → Language and input → Current keyboard. Sometimes system constraints. MIUI Block changes to third-party applications.

Method 3: Turn off vibration in SwiftKey and other keyboards

If you use SwiftKey (from Microsoft) or another third-party keyboard, the algorithm will be similar, but with features.

1. Open the keyboard and tap the gear icon (⚙️).
2. Select Sound and Vibration (or Input Settings in newer versions).
3. Find Vibration when pressed or Tactile feedback.
4. Switch the slider to the off position.
5. Save the changes (in some versions you need to click Ready or Apply).

For other keyboards (e.g. Fleksy, Chroom):

• 🔍 Look for Haptic Feedback, Vibration, or Tactile Returns.
• 📌 In some keyboards, vibration can only be turned off in the premium version.
• 🔄 If you don’t have an option, check for updates on Google Play.

If you can’t find the vibration settings in your keyboard, try:

Long comma press (,) → Open keyboard settings

This is a versatile way to open the settings menu in many third-party keyboards.

Method 4: Disabling the system vibration of the keyboard in MIUI

If you have turned off the vibration in the keyboard settings, but it still works, the problem may be in the system settings. MIUI. The fact is that some versions of the firmware ignore the settings of third-party applications and forcibly include tactile recoil.

To disable it at the system level:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Select Vibration (or Tactile Feedback on the MIUI 14).

On some models (Redmi Note 11, POCO X3 Pro may require an additional step:

Settings → Special features → Vibration → Disconnect all vibrations

Please note:

If your model doesn’t have a separate keyboard item, try turning off all tactile feedback:

⚠️ Note: This will turn off vibration not only when typing, but also when you press system buttons (such as navigation buttons).If you want vibration only for the keyboard, you better go back to Method 1 or Method 2.

Method 5: Turn off vibration through developer modes

If standard methods don't work, you can try turning off the vibration through the developer's settings, which is suitable for power users, as it requires activation of the hidden menu.

Step 1: Activate the Developer Mode

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row.

Step 2: Turn off the vibration

1. Go back to the basic settings and open Additional → for developers.
2. Scroll down to the Enter or Hardware Acceleration section.
3. Find the option to turn off vibration when pressed (or Haptic feedback).
4. Activate it.
5. Reboot the phone.

If no paragraph:

• 🔍 Try to find Show taps or Pointer location – sometimes the vibration options are hidden there.
• 🔧 Some firmware (xiaomi.eu) requires manual editing of the build.prop file, but it is risky without root rights.

This is the most radical method, but it's also the most reliable one, and if the vibration is turned off, but you lose the tactile recoil in other parts of the system (for example, when you unlock it), you can return it selectively in the Sound and Vibration settings.

Why the vibration can turn on itself after the update MIUI

Many Xiaomi users are faced with the fact that after updating the firmware, the vibration of the keyboard turns on itself, despite previous settings. MIUI:

• 🔄 Large updates (e.g. with the MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) some user settings are reset.
• 📱 In global firmware versions, Xiaomi sometimes forcibly activates standard features, including vibration.
• 🔧 Some system applications (such as Security or Miui Daemon) may reset keyboard settings.

To prevent spontaneous inclusion:

1. After updating manually check the keyboard settings (see Method 1 or Method 2).
2. Turn off automatic updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Threefold (⋮) → Settings → Auto-update.
3. Use third-party keyboards (such as Gboard) where settings are saved regardless of system updates.

If the vibration is activated after the update and does not turn off:

⚠️ Attention: Try resetting the keyboard to the factory. → Annexes → Application management → Keyboard, press Storage and select Clear Data.This will delete all custom dictionaries and settings!

You can also try rolling back the firmware update, but this is an extreme measure, as it can lead to data loss.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the ways, but the keyboard vibration on Xiaomi still works, there are still some radical measures:

1. Contact Xiaomi Support – it may be a bug of a particular model or firmware.

If you decide to reset your settings:

• 📱 First, export contacts, photos and important data.
• 🔄 Use the settings. → The phone. → Backup.
• ⚠️ Remember that reset will remove all apps and settings, including Wi-Fi passwords.

For root-enabled models, you can manually edit the system files responsible for vibration, but this is risky and can lead to loss of warranty.

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If the vibration doesn't turn off either way, it's probably a custom firmware or hardware failure, and that's where you can just flash it or call a service center.

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard vibration on Xiaomi