Vibrating the keyboard on the Poco X3 Pro can be useful for haptic feedback, but it gets annoying over time — especially if you’re actively typing in instant messengers or playing. Fortunately, you can turn off the vibration in several ways: through the keyboard settings themselves, MIUI system settings, or even with third-party utilities. In this article, we’ll break down all the available methods, including the nuances for the standard Xiaomi and Google Gboard keyboard.
It is important to note that on the Poco X3 Pro (as on other Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12/13/14), the path to settings may vary slightly depending on the firmware version. If you did not find the right item the first time, do not worry: the article gives an alternative route.
Before you start, check the version of your keyboard.
- Open any field to enter text (for example, in Notes).
- Touch the badge. ⚙️ (gears) on the keyboard to get into its settings.
- Look at the name at the top of the screen, it’s either the MIUI Keyboard or the Gboard.
1.Switch off vibration in the standard MIUI keyboard
If you use a native keyboard from Xiaomi, the algorithm is as follows: This method works on all Poco and Redmi smartphones with MIUI, including the Poco X3 Pro based on Android 11/12.
Instructions:
- Open the phone settings.
- Go to the section Additional settings → Language and input → Current keyboard.
- Select the MIUI Keyboard (or the Poco Keyboard if the name is different).
- Slip on the keyboard settings → Sound and vibration.
- Turn off the slider next to the Vibration item when pressed.
If there is no sound or vibration, try an alternative path:
- 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
- 📱 Find it in the keyboard list MIUI And open her settings.
- 🔧 Go to the default settings → Vibration.
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⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI If the vibration returns on its own, check if the system update has been installed recently.
2. disable vibration in Gboard (Google keyboard)
Gboard is the most popular alternative to the standard Poco keyboard X3 Its settings are more flexible, but the path to turning off vibration is different from that of the MIUI-version.
How to remove the vibration:
- Open any text field and tap the icon. ⚙️ keyboard.
- Select Settings → Sound when pressed.
- Turn off the Vibration slider when pressed.
- To completely disable tactile feedback, also deactivate the Sound when pressed.
If your version of Gboard does not have Vibration, update the app through Google Play. Developers regularly change the location of options, so the current version is the key to success.
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If the keyboard becomes less responsive after turning off vibration, try to turn on the Smooth Input mode in the Gboard settings. This compensates for the lack of tactile feedback.
| keyboard | The path to vibration settings | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MIUI (standard) | Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → MIUI Keyboard → Sound and vibration | On some firmware, the item is hidden in "Application Settings" |
| Gboard | ⚙️ keyboard → Settings → Pressed sound | The latest version from Google Play is required |
| SwiftKey | ⚙️ → Sound and vibration → Press vibration | Similar to Gboard, but with a different interface |
3. System-based vibration shutdown for all keyboards
If you want to globally disable vibration on your entire device (including the keyboard), you can do this through your Android settings, and note that this method affects not only the keyboard, but also other system vibrations (such as touching the screen).
Instructions:
- Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
- Choose Vibration when touching.
- Turn off the slider or select the No Vibration option.
On MIUI 14, the path might look like this: Settings → Display → Vibration when touched. If you don't have an option, your firmware doesn't support global shutdown, you'll have to configure each keyboard separately.
What to do if the system shutdown does not work?
4.Outact vibration for specific applications
There are situations where the keyboard vibration is only enabled in individual applications (e.g. VK or Instagram), this is because some programs override system settings.
Ways:
- 📱 Resetting the application settings: go to Settings → Annexes → [Title of the annex] → Warehouse → Clear the data. Attention: this will delete all stored data in the application (for example, cache or account settings).
- 🔄 Reinstall the keyboard: Remove the current keyboard (such as Gboard) and install it again from Google Play.
- 🛠️ Use of the ADB: For advanced users, there is a team that resets vibration settings for all applications: adb shell settings put global haptic_feedback_enabled 0 Developer rights and PC connection required.
⚠️ Note: If the vibration only appears in games (e.g., in the game) PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty, the problem is with the game itself. Go to the control settings and turn off the option Vibration when pressed or Haptic Feedback.
5 Problems and Solutions: Why the Vibration Doesn't Turn Off
Sometimes users of the Poco X3 Pro find that the keyboard vibration does not turn off despite all the manipulations.
Reason 1: Keyboard conflict
If multiple keyboards are installed on the device (e.g. MIUI + Gboard + SwiftKey), the settings may conflict.
- Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
- Leave only one keyboard active, turn off the rest.
- Reboot the phone.
Reason 2: Failure of system settings
On Poco. X3 Pro MIUI 12.5 and older, sometimes the vibration configuration file is lost (haptic_feedback.xml). In this case, it will help to reset all settings to factory (without deleting data):
- Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
- Select Reset Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth (this won’t affect your files).
Reason 3: Viral software
Some malicious apps can mimic keyboard vibration. Check your phone with Google Play Protect or antivirus (such as Malwarebytes). Remove suspicious programs from Settings → Applications → App Management.
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6.Alternative methods: disabling through ADB and third-party utilities
For users who aren't afraid of experimentation, there are advanced ways to turn off the vibrations, which require more knowledge, but give 100% results.
Method 1: ADB-team
If the system settings do not help, you can turn off the vibration via ADB (Android Debug Bridge).
- Turn on Developer Mode on your phone (7 times tap the Build Number in Settings → About Phone).
- Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
- Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 0
Method 2: Applications for Vibration Control
Google Play has utilities that allow you to adjust the vibration flexibly.
- 🛠️ Vibration Tuner – regulates the strength and duration of vibration.
- 🔧 MacroDroid – can automatically turn off keyboard vibration when running certain applications.
- 📱 Button Mapper – allows you to reassign system vibrations.
⚠️ Note: When using third-party vibration control utilities, be careful about granting accessibility service permissions. Some applications may collect data about your clicks.
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ADB-commands and third-party utilities should only be used if system settings have not worked. ADB It can cause malfunctions in the phone.
7. Optimization of the keyboard after switching off vibration
After turning off the vibration, some users notice that the keyboard has become less comfortable. Here are some tips on how to improve the typing experience without tactile feedback:
Advice 1: Set the sound of pressing
If the vibration is disturbing, but you still want some feedback, turn on the tap sound in the keyboard settings. It's less intrusive, but it helps you know that the button is pressed.
Advice 2: Use themes with contrast buttons
In Gboard and MIUI-You can choose themes with bright buttons that are visually highlighted when you press them, which compensates for the lack of vibration. → Topics.
Advice 3: Activate gestures
Modern keyboards support slip gestures (like swipe word input), which speeds up the printing and makes it smoother. Included in Settings → Sliding.
Advice 4: Increase the size of the keys
If you find it difficult to hit the buttons without vibration, increase the size of the keyboard:
- In Gboard: Settings → Size and layout → Keyboard height.
- V MIUI-keyboard: Settings → Layout and entrance → Keyboard size.