The constant hum of a smartphone can be quite annoying, especially in a quiet environment in the office, cinema or during a night’s sleep. Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices often face a situation where a standard “No Sound” slider is not enough, as tactile recoil continues to work. This is due to the fact that in the shells of MIUI and HyperOS, sound and vibration control are divided into several independent levels.
Understanding the structure of Android settings allows you to effectively manage the system’s tactile responses. You can turn off vibration completely for all events or selectively adjust the device’s response to keyboard touches, incoming calls and system notifications. In this article, we will discuss all available methods, including hidden settings and specific parameters for different versions of firmware.
Global shutdown of tactile response in the system
The fastest way to make the phone stop vibrating is to use a global switch, but in newer versions of the MIUI shell, this setting is often hidden or moved, and you have to go to the basic settings of the device by selecting the Sound and Vibration section, and that's where the basic volume sliders are.
Scroll down to the Vibration block. Here you will see a Silent Vibration switch or a general intensity slider. If your smartphone is equipped with a powerful linear motor, like the flagship Xiaomi 13 or 14 models, you can also have a response force setting available. Turning this off completely ensures that the device does not emit tactile signals when incoming silent call.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling system vibration may cause you to miss important calls if you are in a noisy place and don't look at the screen.Use Do Not Disturb mode for more flexible management.
It's important to distinguish between the vibration of the call and the vibration of the notifications. In some versions of the firmware, these parameters are spaced apart. If after turning off the general slider, the phone continues to vibrate when receiving messages, then the individual setting for the particular application is activated, which we'll talk about later. Tactile response is a separate service that requires a personalized approach in settings.
Set up vibration of the Gboard keyboard and other applications
A common cause of discomfort is vibration when printing. Even if the phone is silent, the Gboard or SwiftKey keyboard can continue to vibrate with each tap. This is not configured in the general settings of the phone, but inside the keyboard application itself. To change this, go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input.
In the menu that opens, select "Keyboard Control," then tap the gear next to the active keyboard (usually Gboard). Go to "Settings" and find "Vibration when pressed." If you move the slider to the far left position or set 0 ms, you completely turn off tactile recoil when you print.
- 📱 Open any typing app to call the keyboard.
- ⚙️ Click on the settings icon (cog) in the top panel of the keyboard.
- 🔊 Select the "Preferences" or "Settings" section".
- 🚫 Find the "Vibration on Press" switch and turn it off.
It's worth noting that updating your keyboard app can reset your settings. If the vibration comes back by itself, check the settings again. For third-party keyboards like Yandex Keyboard or TouchPal, the algorithm of actions is similar: look for settings inside the app itself, not on Android.
☑️ Checking the keyboard settings
Individual setting of application notifications
Modern versions of MIUI allow you to flexibly manage the behavior of each application separately. You can set the phone so that Telegram vibrates, and Instagram only shows a pop-up. To do this, go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification Management.
In the list, find the app you want, like Viber or WhatsApp, and click on it to open the menu, and here you'll see notification categories: "Messages," "Calls," "Groups." By clicking on a specific category, you'll be taken to a box where you can tick off "Vibration."
| Annex | The path of adjustment | Set-off parameter | The effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telegram | Settings → Notifications | Vibration (general) | Turns off vibration for all chats |
| Settings → Notifications | Message vibration | Text messages only | |
| System system | Sound and vibration | Vibration on touch | Disables interface response |
| Phone. | Call settings | Vibration on the bell | Turns off the vibration of the incoming |
This is the most effective method for combating "information noise": you can leave the soundtrack for important contacts, while removing the constant jitter of the body from advertising mailings and newsletters. Granular adjustment helps to save the battery, since the motor is an energy-intensive element.
Why doesn’t the vibration go off in some games?
Do Not Disturb Mode and Its Fine Customization
Do Not Disturb (DND) is a powerful tool that users often ignore. Unlike simple silent mode, DND allows you to create complex rules, for example, a phone can be completely silent from 23:00 to 07:00, but skip repeated calls from loved ones.
To set this mode, go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Don't Disturb. You can activate the schedule here. An important nuance: in the Behavior menu, you must explicitly select the "No Sound and No Vibration" option. If you select "Sound Only", the phone will vibrate even in this mode.
- 🌙 Activate the mode through the control center (curtain).
- ⏳ Set up automatic turn on on schedule.
- 📞 Add selected contacts to the exclusion list.
- 🔇 Make sure you choose complete sound and vibration blocking.
This mode is ideal for meetings or movies, and you can be sure that the device will not give off a tactile signal, and it often turns off the backlight when you're notified, making the phone as invisible as possible.
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Use the voice command “OK Google, turn on Do Not Disturb” to activate silence instantly without digging into the menu.
Disabling the vibration of the interface and dialing number
Many users don’t know that dialing vibration and interface vibration (with long-pressing icons) are different options. On Xiaomi phones with HyperOS shell, these settings are displayed in a separate accessibility or sound effects menu.
To turn off the vibration of the interface, go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Additional (or “Vibration on touch”). This is the switch that responds to your actions in the menu. Disabling this option makes smartphone use more “dry” but quiet.
The vibrations of dialing are often set up inside the Phone app. Open the phone, click three dots in the corner, or go to settings, find the "Incoming Calls" or "Sounds and Vibrations" section. Uncheck the "Vibration" box. This is especially true when you're holding the phone to your ear: strong vibrations can be unpleasant.
⚠️ Note: On some models with AMOLED-Disabling the vibration of the interface can affect the tactile confirmation of the fingerprint scanner's unlocking.
Specific settings for game mode (Game Turbo)
Gamers often find that vibration is a hindrance to immersion or a necessity for realism. There's Game Turbo, a utility in the MIUI shell, that has its own setting priorities, and even if the system's vibration is off, it can work in the game.
Run the game through the Security app or the Game Turbo scrollbar. In the sidebar of the game's settings, find the Sound or Vibration section. Here you can customize the response power specifically for gameplay, which allows you to have a quiet phone in everyday life, but feel the return in shooters or races.
If standard methods fail to disable vibration in a particular game, try using a One-Hand mode or special sound profiles that can intercept motor control. However, most often it is enough to simply set the vibration volume slider to zero before starting a game session.
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Game Turbo takes precedence over system audio settings. If there is a vibration in the game, check the settings inside the game profile, not in the general menu of the phone.
Problem Solving: If the vibration doesn't turn off
There are times when software settings get confused or don't apply, and if you've tried all of these methods and the phone continues to vibrate, it could be a third-party app or system failure, and some memory cleaners or launchers may have their own vibration settings.
Try rebooting the device in Safe Mode. To do this, press the turn off button, and when the turn off icon appears on the screen, press and hold it. If the vibration is gone in Safe Mode, one of the installed applications is to blame. Delete the recently installed programs one by one.
In extreme cases, if the problem is observed after the firmware update, resetting the sound settings can help. Go to Settings → Advanced Settings → Recovery and Reset, but remember that a full reset will delete all data. A softer option is to reset the network or application settings through the special features menu.