How to completely or partially turn off vibration on Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro: 5 proven methods

The vibratory response to the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro can be useful for alerts, but it is often a source of annoyance – especially when the smartphone is lying on the table and “jumps” from each notification. MIUI to the hidden parameters of the developer. MIUI 12, 13 and 14 (including global and Chinese versions).

Many users mistakenly think that it is enough to turn off the vibration in the audio settings — but on the Mi 8 Pro there are 4 sources of vibration: system notifications, keyboard, calls and haptic feedback. We will also tell you what to do if settings are reset after rebooting – this is a common problem on older versions. MIUI.

If you're looking for a way to get rid of the twitchy screen when typing or playing games, you're in the right place. And if the vibration is unpredictable (i.e., not), there's a section at the end of this article that diagnoses hardware malfunctions.

1. Turn off vibration for notifications and calls

The most obvious source of vibration is message, call and system events alerts, and on the Mi 8 Pro, these settings are scattered across multiple menus, which is often confusing.

Go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Vibration. Here you will see three main switches:

• 🔔 Vibration when ringing – turns off the tremors when calling (does not affect the melody)
• 📱 Vibration when touching – responsible for tactile return when pressing the screen (for example, in the menu)
• 💬 Vibration of notifications – manages the tremors when SMS, push notifications and system alerts

An important caveat: some firmware may not have a touch vibration option, which means that your MIUI version uses unified haptic feedback settings (which will be discussed in the next section), and note that turning off vibration for calls does not affect the alarm clock, its settings are separately located in the Clock app.

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If it still works after the vibration is turned off in this menu, check the settings of specific applications (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram) – they can ignore the system settings.

2. How to Remove Keyboard Vibration (Including Gboard and MIUI Keyboard)

Type-vibration is one of the most annoying features, and on the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro, it can come from two sources: the MIUI Keyboard system keyboard or a third-party keyboard (like Google’s Gboard).

For MIUI Keyboard:

1. Open any input field (for example, in Notes).
2. Press the badge. ⚙️ keyboard → Keyboard settings.
3. Go to Additional Settings → Vibration when pressed and turn off the slider.

For Gboard:

1. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
2. Select Gboard → Settings → Sound and vibration.
3. Turn off the vibration when you press the keys.

If the vibration remains after these manipulations, the problem may lie in the system haptic feedback, which is hidden deeper in its settings, and this is discussed in the next section.

Vibration turned off in MIUI Keyboard | settings

Vibration turned off in Gboard (if used)|

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3. Deep Customization: Disabling haptic feedback through the developer menu

The haptic feedback on the Mi 8 Pro is controlled separately from the standard vibration options, which is responsible for the easy clicks when you click virtual buttons, scroll through menus or use gestures to turn it off:

First, activate the developer menu:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click on the MIUI version 7 times in a row (you will be notified “You became a developer”).
3. Return to the main settings menu - there will be a new item Additional → For developers.

Now turn off haptic:

1. Go to the developers → Enter → Vibration when touching.
2. Choose Unplugged or Short Vibration (if you want to keep minimum returns).

Warning: The developer menu includes the option Disable all vibrations, which will completely shut down the vibration in all scenarios, including alarms and emergency alerts. Use with caution!

4 Vibration in Games and Applications: How to Manage

Many games (like PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty: Mobile) and some apps (like TikTok or Instagram) have their own vibration settings that are independent of system settings.

For games:

• 🎮 In most shooters, vibration is enabled in the control settings. Look for items like Vibration Feedback or Haptic Effects.
• 🕹️ In racing games (such as Asphalt 9), vibration can be tied to collisions or drifting – switched off in the Game Settings menu. → Controls.

For social media:

• 📸 On Instagram, the vibration when scrolling Reels turns off in Settings → Notifications → Vibration.
• 🎵 TikTok does not have a separate option for vibration, but it can be removed through system settings (see section 1).

If the application ignores system settings, try to limit its rights:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the desired application → Permissions → Other permissions.
3. Turn off the vibration (if there is one).

5 Problems and Solutions: Vibration doesn’t turn off or doesn’t work properly

If the vibration on the Mi 8 Pro continues to work or behaves strangely after all the manipulations (for example, it only trembles when charging), the problem may be one of the following factors:

Critical case: if the vibration is accompanied by extraneous sounds (squeaking, crackling) or the smartphone overheats, this may indicate a physical malfunction of the vibration engine.

⚠️ Warning: Don't try to disassemble the Mi 8 Pro yourself - the vibration motor is soldered to the motherboard. Contact the service center, especially if the warranty is still valid. Replacing the engine will cost 800-1,500 rubles (depending on the region).

6.Alternative methods: Disabling vibration through ADB

For advanced users who want to completely block the vibration at the system level, there is a radical method using ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

• 🔧 You want to turn off vibration for all applications without exception.
• 📱 Settings MIUI Ignored due to custom firmware.
• 🔄 Vibration returns after resetting settings.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. Turn on USB debugging on your phone (Settings → Developer).
3. Connect the Mi 8 Pro to your PC and execute the command:

adb shell settings put global vibrate_on 0

To return the vibration, use:

adb shell settings put global vibrate_on 1

Warning: This method turns off all vibrations at the system level, including emergency alerts (e.g., emergency warnings).

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ADB-commands allow you to turn off the vibration globally, but this method is irreversible without re-entering the command. MIUI ignores manual settings.

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