Modern smartphones, including the popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, feature advanced tactile engines that are designed to improve the user experience. However, in some situations, such as during meetings, in the cinema or late at night, this vibratory response can be a source of irritation or awkwardness. Many users find that standard audio settings do not always completely eliminate unwanted vibration when printing text.
Understanding how the MIUI shell notification and feedback system works allows you to manage all the device parameters flexibly. In this article, we will explore all the possible ways to make text input completely silent and without tactile sensations, you will learn where hidden settings are hidden and how to control the behavior of the keyboard at the system level.
The process of disabling can vary depending on the version of the firmware installed and the type of keyboard used. We will consider the standard Gboard keyboard, which is most often preinstalled on the Redmi Note 8, as well as the system settings of the Android operating system itself, which will cover all use cases and guaranteed to solve the problem.
System settings of sound and vibration
The first step to fully controlling the tactile experience of your smartphone is to go to the basic operating system settings, and that's where the main switches that are responsible for the vibration of the system as a whole are located, and if you turn off this setting, the phone will stop vibrating not only when printing, but also when performing other system actions.
To access these settings, you need to go to the Settings menu, which is usually presented as a gear on the home screen or in the notification curtain. Next, select Sound and Vibration. In the list of parameters that opens, you need to find an option that can be called Touch Vibration or Vibrosystem. Disabling this slider is the most radical, but also the most effective way to remove tactile response in all applications.
Note that the names of items may vary slightly from MIUI to MIUI, and in some cases, you need to click on the additional gear icon in the upper right corner of the audio settings screen to see the expanded list of options, and there may be a separate keyboard vibrating switch that does not affect other system sounds.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling system vibration can cause you to stop feeling the response not only when typing, but also when dialing a phone number or using navigation in the interface.
If your goal is to remove the vibrations only when typing, leaving other tactile signals active, move on to the next section, where we will look at the settings of a particular input application. The system approach is good for its simplicity, but it deprives the user of all tactile confirmations of actions.
Setting up the built-in Gboard keyboard
Most Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 users use Google’s standard Gboard keyboard, which has its own system-independent settings that take priority when typing. To access the configuration, you need to call the keyboard in any text field, such as in messages or notes.
The toolbar, above the rows of letters, usually has a gear or four-square icon, and you click on it, and you'll be taken to the Settings menu of the keyboard itself, and you'll find the Preferences or Settings section, where the switch is hidden, and it can be called Press Vibration or Vibro Response.
The same menu often provides a vibration duration setting, so even if you don't want to shut down the function completely, you can minimize the intensity of the function by making it virtually invisible, a compromise for those who are used to feeling the input confirmation under their fingers but don't want to disturb others.
☑️ Checking Gboard settings
If you don't find the right switch right away, search inside the keyboard settings or scroll through the list to the end. Sometimes the Vibration option is put into a separate subsection associated with tactile feedback.
Managing Third-Party Keyboards
Redmi Note 8 users often install alternative keyboards, such as SwiftKey, Yandex Keyboard or TouchPal, for enhanced functionality or a more beautiful design. The principle of turning off vibrations is similar, but the path to settings may differ. In most cases, you need to find the settings icon on the keyboard itself or go to the settings through the main menu of the smartphone.
Consider the popular Microsoft SwiftKey> keyboard. Once installed and activated, its settings can be found in the Settings section of the smartphone, flipping through the list of applications to the letter S. Inside the SwiftKey menu, you need to select Sounds and Vibration, and that is where the slider is located, which regulates the strength of the vibration response.
For keyboards from Yandex or other local developers, the logic is: look for a partition related to sound or appearance. Often developers hide these settings in the subsection Additional or Advanced Settings. If standard methods fail to find an option, try to pinch any key on the input screen - sometimes this causes a quick menu with a vibration switch.
| Keyboard type | The path to settings | Option name | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gboard (Google) | The gear on the keyboard → Preferences | Press vibration | There's a duration setting. |
| SwiftKey | Phone Settings → SwiftKey → Sound | Press vibration | Separate volume slider |
| Yandex.Keyboard | Icon Yandex → Settings → Sound | Key vibrations | Depends on the subject of the design |
| TouchPal | Tools → Settings → Sound | Vibration. | Many advertising elements |
Using third-party solutions gives you more flexibility, but requires careful updating of applications. After each major update, it is recommended to check whether your personal settings have reset to default values, which often include vibration.
Why does the vibration return after the update?
Operating modes and sound profiles
The MIUI-based Android operating system offers user-friendly profiles that allow you to quickly change the behavior of your smartphone depending on the situation. Using Do Not Disturb or No Sound mode often automatically turns off the vibration of the keyboard, but not always.
To make sure that the mode you choose does remove vibration, go to the Do Not Disturb settings. This path usually looks like Settings → Sound and Vibration → Do Not Disturb. Inside you need to check the section that is responsible for exceptions or additional parameters. There may be an option to Allow vibration to be deactivated.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 also has a mode schedule feature that allows you to automatically turn on silent mode at night or during calendar meetings, eliminating the need to manually search for a vibration switch when the environment requires silence.
⚠️ Note: In the "No Sound" mode, the vibration of the keyboard can remain active if the tick from the "Vibration in silent mode" is not separately removed in the sound settings".
The advantage of profiles is that they control the behavior of the device globally, so if you switch your phone to vibration or silence, the system decides which functions to limit, but it's been shown that you don't trust automation completely, and manually checking your keyboard settings is still necessary.
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Use the mode switch widget on your desktop for quick access to the audio settings so you don’t search for them every time in the depths of the menu.
The influence of design themes and the vibration engine
MIUI is known for its deep customization, including the themes that you download from Themes, which may have its own sound and vibration settings that override the system, and if you recently changed the theme to Redmi Note 8, it may be the problem.
Check the active theme in the Themes app. If you use a third-party design, try temporarily switching to a standard Classic or Default theme and checking the keyboard behavior. The descriptions of paid and free themes often indicate whether they include unique sound effects and vibration patterns.
In addition, new firmware versions have a Vibration Engine that allows you to customize the response intensity for different applications separately, and you can find it in advanced audio settings. If your Redmi Note 8 gets this update, you can reduce the vibration only for the keyboard, leaving it powerful for games or calls.
Experimenting with themes is a great way to personalize a device, but it can wreak havoc on standard system behavior. If the keyboard starts to behave strangely after you install a new theme, check the settings first or return the standard design.
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Third-party themes can take precedence over system sound and vibration settings, so they should be checked first when problems arise.
Additional accessibility opportunities
Deep in the Android settings, there's an Accessibility section that's designed for people with disabilities, but it can be useful for ordinary users, and it's where you can find tactile feedback settings for the visually impaired that can affect keyboard performance.
Switch to Settings → Advanced Settings → Special Features. Pay attention to services like TalkBack or Enter Vibration if activated. Sometimes turning on the voice function automatically activates the enhanced key vibration even if the keyboard settings turn it off.
Disabling unnecessary services in this section will not only remove the excess vibration, but can also positively affect the autonomy of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. Background accessibility services often consume CPU and battery resources, so they should be kept off if you do not use them.
- 📱 Check the "Special Features" section in your phone settings.
- 🔇 Make sure services like TalkBack or Select to Speak are disabled.
- ⚙️ Look for items related to “Tactile feedback” or “Vibration when entering".
- 🔋 Disabling unnecessary services can extend battery life.
This section of settings is often overlooked, but it is there that conflicts can hide that interfere with normal use of the device. If none of the previous methods worked, a thorough check of special features is a must-see diagnostic step.