Modern smartphones, including the popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, provide users with a wide range of tactile feedback. Vibration when typing is designed to simulate the sensation of pressing physical buttons, which many find convenient when starting to use the device. However, over time, constant shaking under the fingers can become irritating, especially in quiet places or during long correspondence.
Disabling this feature on the MIUI shell, which is installed on the Redmi Note 9S, may not be obvious to a beginner. The fact is that the settings are divided between the system menu of the smartphone itself and the internal parameters of the keyboard application. Users often get confused, trying to find the right switch in only one place, while a comprehensive approach is required. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to remove unnecessary vibration, regaining silence and saving battery power.
We'll look at the standard tools, the settings of the popular Gboard keyboard, and also touch on diagnostics if the vibration is not turned off by standard methods. It's important to understand the architecture of the touch screen and software shells to effectively manage your device. Tactile response is just one of many functions that can be flexibly controlled, if you know where to look on the menu.
Why the keyboard vibrates and how it affects the device
The vibration mechanism on the Redmi Note 9S is built on the software logic of the Android operating system and the proprietary shell MIUI. When you touch the screen in the text input zone, the controller receives a signal that is transmitted to the command for the vibrator motor. This creates a sense of physical contact, confirming the success of the character input. However, the constant operation of this mechanism creates an additional load on the hardware components of the smartphone.
The main effect of constant vibration affects battery life. Although (single) powering the motor consumes negligible amount of energy, hundreds of taps per day are added to a tangible charge consumption. For owners of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, who are actively using instant messengers and social networks, turning off this feature can extend the life of the smartphone by several percent per day, this is especially true in conditions where recharging is not available.
⚠️ Attention: Constant activation of the vibrator at high intensity can lead to faster physical wear of mechanical parts of the engine, although in modern smartphones this resource is quite large.
There's also a psychological aspect. Many users have noted that the lack of vibration allows you to focus on the content of the message rather than the physical sensation of the device. Tactile feedback is useful for blind typing, but it becomes redundant with visual control. Understanding these nuances helps you make an informed decision about the need for this feature in your particular use case.
Disabling system vibration in MIUI settings
The first step in combating unwanted body fluctuations is to look at the global settings of MIUI. This is where the overall tactile response level for all system actions, including navigation and, in part, text input, is adjusted. To get to the desired menu, you need to open the Settings app and find the section responsible for sounds and tactile sensations. The path may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the logic remains the same.
In the menu that opens, you're interested in Sound and Vibration. Scroll down and you'll find the option "Touch Vibration" or "Tactile Response." Disabling this deaktiviert slider vibration for most system interfaces, but it's worth noting that on some versions of the shell, this action may not affect the keyboard directly if it uses its own settings, but the overall noise background will decrease significantly.
It's also important to check the special features settings. Sometimes the vibration function is duplicated in the section for people with disabilities. Go to Settings → Advanced Settings → Special features and make sure that there are no profiles activated that (forced) include vibration when you type. This is an often overlooked point that negates all previous attempts at settings.
☑️ Checking system settings
After making changes to the system settings, it is recommended to restart the device. This ensures that all services responsible for processing tactile signals restart with new configurations. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S should respond to touching the screen more “softly”, without the characteristic buzzing. If the problem persists only in the input field, then you need to delve into the settings of the keyboard application itself.
Setting up the regular MIUI and Gboard keyboard
Most global versions of the Redmi Note 9S have either Google's Gboard keyboard or their proprietary MIUI Keyboard installed by default. The vibration-off algorithm is similar, but the interfaces are different. First, let's take a look at the standard MIUI keyboard. When you have an active input field, click on the settings icon (usually a gear or menu icon) on the keyboard to get into the settings.
In the settings menu, look for Settings or Preferences, and it should have a "Vibration on Press" or "Sound and Vibration" switch, and by moving the slider, you can not only turn off the function completely, but also adjust the duration of the vibration if you don't like it completely, and this allows you to find a balance between palpability and quietness.
If you are using Gboard, the process is as follows:
- 📱 Press and hold the comma or gummy icon on the keyboard to call the menu.
- ⚙️ Select the "Settings" item in the list that appears.
- 🔊 Go to the “Preferences” section).
- 📉 Find the “Vibration when pressing the keys” switch and deactivate it.
In some cases, the settings may be hidden under the "Advanced" section, and you should also pay attention to the "No sound" or "Do not disturb" profile. There is a feature in MIUI that automatically turns off the vibration of the keyboard when the silent mode of the system is turned on, activating this option can be a convenient trade-off: during the day you feel a response, and at night or in the movie, the smartphone does not emit unnecessary sounds and vibrations.
What if the vibration slider is gray and not pressed?
Use of Do Not Disturb modes and sound profiles
The MIUI-based Android operating system offers powerful tools for managing audio profiles. Do Not Disturb (DND) mode is designed specifically for situations where external stimuli should be minimized. When activated, the smartphone automatically jams not only incoming calls and notifications, but often turns off the tactile return of the interface, including the keyboard.
To customize this mode for yourself, go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Don’t Disturb. You can create a schedule, for example, from 22:00 to 07:00, so that at night the vibration of the keyboard does not interfere with your sleep or the sleep of others. There is also the possibility of adding exceptions, but for our purpose it is important to make sure that the settings of the mode are prohibited from vibration.
| Parameter of regime | Impact on the keyboard | Recommendation for the Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Total ban | Vibration's off completely. | Perfect for sleep and movies. |
| Just an alarm clock. | The keyboard vibration can work | Not suitable for complete silence. |
| Schedule | Automatic switching | The best option for comfort |
| Exceptions | Depends on the settings. | Check the list of applications |
Using sound profiles is the most flexible way to control it. You can quickly switch them through the notification curtain. For example, the "Meeting" profile can mean complete silence and no vibration, while the "Standard" profile returns all the tactile effects. On the Redmi Note 9S, switching between these modes is instantaneous and does not require rebooting.
Third-party applications for vibration management
If Xiaomi doesn't have enough regular funds or you want to get more subtle control of the vibrator, apps from the Google Play store come to the rescue. There are many utilities that allow you to create your own vibration profiles, set schedules and even change the intensity of vibrations for different actions. Popular applications like "Vibration Controller" or "Less Vibration" can intercept system commands.
However, third-party software comes with risks: applications require extensive permissions, including access to special features and system settings, so that the program can interfere with the text input process. Before installing, carefully read reviews and check the access rights that the application requests.
- 🛡️ Security: Make sure the application does not collect data about the typed text (keyloggers).
- 🔋 Battery: Background operation of such programs can consume more energy than the vibration itself.
- ⚙️ Compatibility: Not all applications work properly with the shell MIUI Due to aggressive memory optimization.
⚠️ Note: When installing keyboard applications or vibration controllers from unverified sources, you risk passing on passwords and personal data to third parties.
For most Redmi Note 9S users, the built-in features are sufficient. Third-party applications should only be considered if you need specific functionality, such as creating vibration patterns for notifications from specific contacts that cannot be implemented by standard means.
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If you have installed a third-party keyboard, be sure to give it permission to “Full Access” in the language and input settings, otherwise it won’t work properly, but only do so if you have complete confidence in the developer.
Diagnostics of problems: what to do if the vibration does not turn off
There are times when all the switches are turned off, but the Xiaomi keyboard continues to vibrate. This may indicate a software failure, application conflict or damage to system files. First of all, try to force the device to restart by holding the power button for 10-15 seconds. This clears the temporary cache and restarts all system processes.
If the reboot didn’t work, check if you have multiple keyboard apps installed. Conflict between Gboard and, for example, SwiftKey or Yandex.Key can lead to incorrect behavior. Go to Settings → Additional Settings → Language and input and make sure that only one active keyboard is selected and the settings apply to it.
At the very least, you can try resetting your keyboard to factory settings. In the settings menu of a particular keyboard application, find "Reset" or "Restore by default." This will return all settings to their original state, and you will have to reconfigure dictionaries and themes, but often this solves the problem of "stuck" vibration settings.
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If the vibration persists after all the settings and reset, it may be the hardware sticking button or malfunction of the vibromotor, which requires contacting the service center.