How to remove the keyboard vibration on Xiaomi Mi 9: all ways

The keyboard vibrating on the Xiaomi Mi 9 can be useful for tactile confirmation of clicks, but over time it becomes annoying — especially if you actively type or use your smartphone in silence. The constant vibration is not only distracting, but also consumes battery power, albeit slightly. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to turn off the vibrating response, including settings for the standard MIUI keyboard and third-party applications like Gboard.

It's important to understand that the Mi 9 can have different vibration responses depending on the version of the MIUI firmware (12, 13 or 14) and the keyboard installed, and we've taken these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that will work for most scenarios, and if the vibration still works after the shutdown, there's a section in the article that addresses this problem.

Why the vibration response can interfere: 5 reasons to turn it off

Before we move on to settings, let’s understand in which cases the vibrating response becomes a problem:

• 🔋 Battery consumption. Even a slight vibration with each press gradually reduces battery life. On the Mi 9 with its non-removable battery, this is especially noticeable with intensive use of instant messengers.
• 🎧 Interference with music, vibration can create background noise when the phone is on a hard surface (for example, on a table next to headphones).
• 📱 The inconvenience of fast typing. For power users who type blindly, the vibrating response only slows down the process.
• 🛌 Use at night: Vibration can wake you or others if you check messages in bed.
• 🔧 Conflict with other functions, for example, if you have gestures enabled MIUI, Keyboard vibration response can be triggered simultaneously with system vibration, creating a double effect.

In addition, on some MIUI firmware, the vibration response can automatically turn on after the system update, even if you have previously disabled it, due to the policy of resetting default settings in new versions of the software.

Method 1: Turn off the vibration response in the standard MIUI keyboard

If you are using the default keyboard (usually the Mi Keyboard or Xiaomi Keyboard), follow this instruction:

1. Open any application where the keyboard appears (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) in the top panel of the keyboard to open the settings.
3. Go to Sound and Vibration (or Tactile Feedback in new MIUI versions).
4. Turn off the switch next to Vibro Response when pressed or Vibration keys.

If your version of MIUI doesn’t have a direct switch, try an alternative path:

Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → Current keyboard (Mi Keyboard) → Settings → Sound and vibration

In some firmware, the option may be called Tactile Response or Haptic feedback (if the system is in English). If you don't find this item, check if it's hidden behind additional parameters - sometimes you need to click three dots to do it (⋮) top-right corner of the keyboard settings.

Update your keyboard in Google Play (if it’s Gboard)

Make sure you have the latest version of MIUI.

Restart your phone if the settings do not apply

Check if vibration is included in the special features settings-->

Method 2: Turn off the vibrating response in Gboard (Google keyboard)

Many Xiaomi Mi 9 users prefer Gboard over the standard keyboard, in which case the process is slightly different:

1. Open your phone settings and go to System → Language and Enter.
2. Select the Virtual Keyboard → Gboard.
3. Click on Settings (or Preferences in English version).
4. Scroll down to the Sound section when pressed and turn off Vibration when pressed.

If you don't have this item on, maybe Gboard has Minimalist Design Mode on, to get all the settings back:

Gboard → Settings → Themes → Keyboard Design → Select “By Default”

Also note that Gboard has a separate setting for vibration when holding keys (for example, for characters on the digital keyboard), which can also be disabled in the same section.

Method 3: Globally shut down vibration in MIUI (including keyboard)

If the keyboard's vibration response is not turned off through its settings, you can try to completely disable the system vibration, which affects not only the keyboard, but also other interface elements (for example, vibration when you press buttons in the menu).

Instructions for MIUI 12/13/14:

Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration → Turn off “Vibration when touching”

In older versions, the path may differ:

Settings → Additional settings → Special features → Vibration → Disable all options

This method has a disadvantage: together with the keyboard, everything will cease to vibrate, including:

• 📱 Vibration when blocking/unlocking the screen
• 🔔 Tactile feedback in games
• 📞 Vibration on calls and notifications (unless configured separately)

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If you only need to turn off vibration for the keyboard, but not for the rest of the system, try using MacroDroid, which allows you to create rules to automatically turn off vibration in certain applications (for example, only in instant messengers).

Problems and solutions: Vibration response is not turned off

Sometimes even after you turn off all the settings, the vibration on the keyboard keeps working, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, it may be the custom firmware or the modified version of MIUI that is the problem, and you can try resetting the keyboard to factory settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Select keyboard] → Storage → Clear data

⚠️ Warning: Clearing the keyboard data will reset all your personal settings, including saved words and themes. → Additionally. → Backup.

Radical method: disabling the vibrating response through ADB

If the software methods did not work, you can use debugging over USB and ADB command. This method is suitable for advanced users and requires connecting the phone to a computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Enable Developer Mode on Xiaomi Mi 9: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times)

These commands force the vibration response to be turned off at the system level, so to return the vibration, replace the 0 with 1 in the commands.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not change other parameters unless you are sure of their purpose.

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The ADB method is the most reliable way to disable the vibration response, but it requires technical skills. If you are not sure about your actions, you should refer to the previous methods or contact Xiaomi support.

Alternative solutions: third-party keyboards and applications

If standard methods are not satisfied, alternative options can be considered:

• 📱 Install another keyboard. For example, SwiftKey or Fleksy have flexible vibration settings. In SwiftKey, the option is called Vibration on Press and is located in Settings. → Sound and vibration.
• 🔧 Vibration control applications: Utilities like Vibration Tuner (require root) allow you to fine-tune the strength and duration of vibration for each interface element.
• 🛠️ Firmware with modified settings. Some custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience) offer advanced vibration control options.

When choosing a third-party keyboard, pay attention to:

• 🔒 Security: Some keyboards collect typing data.
• 📱 Compatibility: Check the user reviews of Xiaomi Mi 9 in Google Play.
• 🎨 Customization: the ability to adjust not only vibrations, but also themes, gestures and auto-replacement.

If you decide to install custom firmware, remember that this will void the warranty and can lead to unstable operation of the device.Be sure to make a full data backup via MIUI Backup or TWRP before you install the firmware.

FAQ: Frequent questions about vibrating response on Xiaomi Mi 9