Owners of flagship devices like the Xiaomi 10S often experience an intrusive vibration when typing. While tactile response is designed to improve the user experience, in certain situations, such as in a quiet environment or with a dead battery, it becomes redundant. Many users are looking for a way to quickly deactivate this feature so as not to be distracted from work or communication.
The process of disabling the vibration on the MIUI shell may not be obvious, since the settings are divided between the system menu and the parameters of the keyboard application itself. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods that will help you completely remove the tactile recoil. You will learn to manage these settings flexibly, while maintaining control over your device.
We’ll look at the standard paths through the system menu, Gboard app settings, and even touch on specific scenarios when vibration returns after updates. Understanding these nuances will allow you to customize the Xiaomi 10S exactly as you like, without unnecessary sounds and shaking in your hands.
Disabling vibration through MIUI system settings
The first and most obvious way is to address the global settings of the operating system, and the MIUI shell allows you to control the tactile response of the system as a whole, which automatically affects the keyboard, and you need to open the Settings app on your smartphone to begin with.
Next, you'll find a section that might be called Sound and Vibration or just Sound, depending on the firmware version and region. Inside this menu, look for Vibration when touching or Tactile response. Disabling this slider removes vibration not only when printing, but also when navigating the menu, which is worth considering.
However, on Xiaomi 10S with an updated version of Android, settings can be detailed. In some cases, there is a separate keyboard Vibration switch right in the same menu. If you don't see it right away, check the Additional Sound Settings subsection. This is the fastest way if you need to temporarily silence all touch notifications.
⚠️ Warning: Disabling system vibration through general settings can affect other applications that rely on the system's tactile response, such as alarm clocks or games.
It's important to note that after major MIUI updates, the location of these items may change, and if you don't find the right switch in the specified location, you should search for the settings by typing in the "vibration" request, which will save time and allow you to immediately go to the desired menu section.
Setting up a tactile response in the Gboard app
A more accurate method is to configure the input app itself, which is installed by default on the Xiaomi 10S. Most often it is Google’s Gboard. This method is preferable, since it allows you to leave the system vibration on, removing it only when you print text.
To access settings, open any application that requires text input to make the keyboard appear. On the keyboard toolbar, find the gear icon or press and hold the semicolon or emoji button until the settings menu appears. You need the Settings section, and then the Settings subsection (within the keyboard menu).
In the list that opens, look for Vibration when you press the keys. Here you can not only turn off the function completely, but also adjust its duration if the slider allows you to do this. On some versions of Gboard, the slider has a leftmost "Off" position, which you need to activate.
- 📱 Open any application to enter text (e.g. Messages).
- ⚙️ Click on the gear icon on the top panel of the keyboard.
- 🔊 Go to Preferences or Sound and Vibration".
- 🚫 Translate the slider "Vibration when pressed" to the position off.
It's worth noting that Gboard is updated periodically, and the interface may change slightly. If you don't find a paragraph right away, carefully examine all the tabs in the keyboard settings. Sometimes the feature is hidden inside the Preferences section, where you collect the basic parameters of the keyboard behavior.
☑️ Checking Gboard settings
Managing Sound Effects and Their Relationship to Vibration
Often users confuse or combine sound signals and vibration. On Xiaomi 10S, these parameters can be logically related even if separated technically. Keyboard settings often feature the option of Sound when you press keys. Although it is an audio effect, turning it off sometimes affects the overall profile of input notifications.
In the Sounds and Vibrations section of the system settings, there's also the Touch Sounds section, and if you have Do Not Disturb mode on, those sounds can be blocked automatically, but the vibration is often active, so it's important to check both parameters separately.
For those who use third-party themes, the situation can be more complicated. Some MIUI themes have their own audio settings that overlap the system, so you need to go to the Themes app, go to the profile and check the theme settings.
| Parameter | Location. | Impact on the keyboard | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibration on touch | Settings -> Sound | Global shutdown | Turn it off if you need total silence. |
| Keyboard vibration | Gboard -> Settings | Only text input | The Best Choice for Most People |
| Touch sound | Settings -> Sound | Audio accompaniment | You can leave it on. |
| Don't disturb mode. | Control panel | Blocks sounds, not always vibrations | Use temporarily |
Understanding the differences between these settings allows you to create the perfect balance: You can leave a nice click of sound but remove the annoying vibration, or vice versa. Experiment with the combinations to find your ideal use case for the Xiaomi 10S.
Specificity of the keyboard in games and applications
Special attention should be paid to the behavior of the keyboard in gaming applications. The Xiaomi 10S has a turbo accelerator built in, which can intercept the control of tactile response. In game mode, the vibration settings can be ignored or, conversely, amplified for immersion.
If you notice that the keyboard vibrates in games despite a system shutdown, check the Game Turbo settings. Launch the game, swipe open the accelerator panel and find the performance or sound settings. There may be a separate switch for Tactile Impact.
In addition, some messengers and social networks have their own built-in keyboard settings or plugins that can activate vibration regardless of the system. For example, Telegram or VK can offer their own keyboard themes with unique behavior.
⚠️ Attention: In game mode, turning off vibrations can reduce immersion. If you play shooters or races, tactile response can be useful.
Why does the vibration return on its own?
Problem Solving: If the vibration doesn't turn off
There are times when standard methods don’t work and the Xiaomi 10S continues to vibrate when typing, which can be caused by a software failure or application conflict, and the first step in this situation should be to clear the cache of the keyboard application.
Go to Settings -> Apps -> All Apps. Find Gboard (or your main keyboard) and click Memory and select Clear Cache. Don't confuse it with Clear Everything, or you'll lose saved words and dictionaries.
If cleaning the cache didn't work, try resetting the keyboard to factory settings. In the settings of the Gboard itself, at the bottom of the list, there's Reset, which will return the keyboard to its original state, where you can reset the vibration settings without conflicting old configurations.
- 🗑️ Clear the keyboard app cache through the app menu.
- 🔄 Reset keyboard settings to factory settings in Gboard menu.
- 📵 Check if Vibration in your pocket or similar features are enabled.
- 📲 Make sure third-party keyboard apps don't take priority.
In rare cases, the problem may lie in hardware sticking or malfunction of the vibrator motor, although this is not common on the Xiaomi 10S. If the vibration is chaotic and not associated with pressing, it is worthwhile to diagnose the iron through the engineering menu or contact the service.
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Use third-party keyboards such as SwiftKey or Yandex.Key if the standard Gboard doesn't work properly. They often have more flexible and clear vibration settings that are easier to control.
Using third-party keyboards for full control
If you don’t like the built-in MIUI and Gboard, you can always install an alternative solution. Third-party keyboards often offer more detailed tactile response management, including profiles for different situations.
Popular alternatives like Microsoft SwiftKey or Yandex Keyboard allow you to adjust the strength and duration of vibration with milliseconds accuracy.This gives the Xiaomi 10S user the ability to leave a barely noticeable vibration that is not annoying, but confirms the touch.
When you install a new keyboard, Android will ask for full access permission, which is a standard procedure required for predictive input and autocorrect function, and after installation, be sure to switch the input language in your system settings to the new keyboard.
The advantage of third-party solutions is also their independence from MIUI shell updates.As long as keyboard developers maintain their application, the settings will work steadily, no matter how often Xiaomi changes the logic of its system.
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Third-party keyboards are not just an alternative, but a powerful customization tool that allows you to bypass the limitations of standard MIUI settings and get exactly the tactile response you need.