How to Remove Keyboard Vibration on Xiaomi Redmi 8: The Complete Guide

Vibrating the keyboard on the Xiaomi Redmi 8 can be a useful feature for those who are used to tactile feedback when typing. However, for many users, this option becomes an annoying factor — especially if the smartphone is lying on the table or the vibration is too intense. Fortunately, you can turn it off in a few seconds, and in this article we will discuss all possible ways.

It’s important to understand that on Redmi 8, keyboard vibration can be controlled on two levels: through MIUI system settings and through keyboard settings (if Gboard or other third-party is used). We’ll look at both options, and we’ll also tell you what to do if standard methods don’t work.

If you type in instant messengers or work with documents often, the extra vibration is not only distracting, but also consuming battery power. According to tests, constant tactile return can reduce battery life by 3-5% in 8 hours of active use.

Why Keyboard Vibration May Be a Problem

At first glance, the vibration of the keystroke seems to be a harmless function, but in practice, it causes several unpleasant consequences:

• 🔋 The vibromotor is one of the most energy-intensive components of a smartphone, and even the short pulses of typing add up to a noticeable loss of charge.
• 📱 Physical discomfort: With prolonged typing, vibration can cause finger fatigue, especially if you type with both hands.
• 🔊 Extraneous noises: On a hard surface (table, armrest), vibration creates a loud knock that interferes with others.
• 🎯 Type errors. Some users note that vibrations make fingers slip off keys, leading to typos.

In addition, on Redmi 8, the keyboard vibration can conflict with other functions, for example, if you have Do Not Disturb mode on, but the typing vibration still works, it violates the logic of the smartphone, and there are cases where the vibrator motor continued to work even after the function was turned off in the settings, this is due to bugs in the MIUI firmware.

If you're facing one of these problems, the following sections will help you solve them, and we'll start with the simplest way to do that, which is to turn off the vibration through system settings.

Method 1: Turn off vibration in MIUI settings

The fastest method is to use standard system settings, which works on all versions of MIUI (from 10 to 14) and does not require the installation of additional applications.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Scroll down to the Vibration block and press Vibration when pressed.
4. In the menu that opens, uncheck the keyboard item.
5. Confirm the changes by pressing Ready or by going back.

If your version of MIUI doesn't have a separate keyboard item, try turning off the vibration completely. To do this, in the same Vibration section, press the slider to off. Note that this will turn off the tactile recoil in all applications, not just when typing.

On some Redmi 8 firmware, the path to settings may be slightly different. For example, in MIUI 12.5, the Vibration when pressed is sometimes hidden in the submenu of Additional Settings. If you do not find the desired section, try searching by settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Vibration settings can be reset to factory settings, and we recommend checking them after each major system update.

Method 2: Set up vibration in Gboard (Google keyboard)

If you use Gboard, you need to turn off the vibration separately, through the app's settings, which is relevant for those who have replaced the standard MIUI keyboard with an alternative one.

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in WhatsApp or the browser).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the Gboard panel to open the settings.
3. Select the text entry settings.
4. Go to the Vibration section when you press the keys.
5. Move the slider to the off position.

Gboard also has additional options for fine-tuning the vibration, such as changing the recoil intensity or enabling vibration only for certain key types (such as Backspace or Space), which are in the same section of the text input settings.

If the vibration still works after turning off, try clearing the Gboard cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Gboard in the list and select it.
3. Press Warehouse and select Clear Cache.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

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If there is no “keystroke vibration” option in Gboard, update the app via Google Play, which may not be available in older versions.

Method 3: Use of an engineering menu (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can try turning off the vibration through the engineering menu, which requires caution, because the wrong actions can disrupt the smartphone, and only use it if other options have not worked.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that opens, select Equipment Testing.
3. Go to the Vibration section.
4. Click Turn off vibration (or Disable Vibration in English).
5. Confirm the action and restart the device.

Note that in some versions of MIUI, the engineering menu may be blocked or not contain the necessary options, and after rebooting, the settings may reset. If the vibration returns, try repeating the procedure or using other methods.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other options on the engineering menu unless you are sure of their purpose.This can cause a malfunction in the Redmi 8, including problems with the sensor or speakers.

Additional Tips for Optimizing Vibration

If you don’t want to turn off the vibration completely, but want to make it less noticeable, use these recommendations:

• 📉 Reduce the intensity. In the settings. MIUI Gboard can reduce the vibration force to a minimum level.
• ⏱️ Limit your time. Some firmware has the option of Vibration only when you hold the keys, which will reduce the number of positives.
• 🔕 Use Do Not Disturb mode. In this mode, the vibration turns off automatically, but other notifications are blocked too.
• 🔄 Update the firmware. MIUI They often fix bugs with vibration. Check for updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

Also, you should pay attention to the physical condition of the vibrator motor, if the vibration becomes too strong or is accompanied by extraneous sounds (cracking, creaking), this may indicate a malfunction, in which case it is better to contact the service center, as self-repair can damage other components.

Video Instructions: How to Turn Off Vibration on Redmi 8

For clarity, we have prepared a video guide that shows all the steps to turn off the vibration of the keyboard. The video was shot on the real Xiaomi Redmi 8 with MIUI 12.5 firmware, but the instructions are relevant for other versions:

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The video examines:

• Turn off vibration through system settings (0:15).
• Setting up Gboard (0:48).
• Check the result in messengers (1:20).
• What to do if the vibration does not turn off (1:50)

If you have a different version of MIUI or custom firmware, the interface may be slightly different, but the general logic remains the same. Pay attention to the names of menu items — they usually contain the words "vibration" or "feedback".

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If the keyboard vibration is not turned off by any means, the cause may be damage to the vibrator motor or a malfunction of the controller, in which case only diagnostics in the service center will help.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you turn off the vibration, users often make common mistakes that lead to the opposite result.

• 🔄 Incorrect settings section. Many people confuse Vibration when clicked with Notification Vibration. These options are managed separately.
• 📱 Ignore the keyboard. If you've turned off the vibration in the system, but you're using Gboard or SwiftKey, you've got to change the settings.
• 🔋 Non-rebooted smartphone. Some changes only take effect after a reboot.Always reboot Redmi 8 after editing your settings.
• 🔧 Factory reset. When you completely reset, all vibrations return to default.

Another common problem is that vibration returns after a MIUI update. This is because new firmware versions sometimes reset user settings. To avoid this, back up your settings through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset before updating.

On Redmi 8 with MIUI 11 firmware and below, turning off the keyboard vibration may not work due to a bug in the system, in which case only a switch to a newer version of MIUI or installing custom firmware (for example, LineageOS) will help.

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