How to turn off the vibration response on the keyboard Xiaomi Redmi Note: a step-by-step guide

The constant vibration of typing on Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones is often a source of irritation, especially if you are used to quiet work or in a public place. This tactile feedback, conceived by developers to confirm the touch, can actually consume battery power and create unnecessary noise. Redmi Note owners often face a situation where standard settings seem not deep enough to completely shut down all types of response.

To make matters worse, the MIUI shell or the new version of HyperOS has its settings spread out across menus, and keyboard vibration can be controlled by both Android system settings and the internal settings of the virtual keyboard itself, most commonly Gboard. Understanding this duality is key to solving the problem. In this article, we will look at all possible ways to disable audio and tactile print.

Don't ignore this aspect of smartphone use, as constant micro-vibrations of the engine can tire the user in the long run. Also, turning off unnecessary functions has a positive effect on the autonomy of the device. Let's look at the algorithms of actions that will help you make typing completely silent and smooth.

System settings of sound and tactile response

The first step to silence is to go to the basic operating system settings. In Xiaomi smartphones, a separate section in the settings menu is responsible for the tactile sensations. You need to go to Settings → Sound and Vibration. This is where the global switches affect the entire interface, including the keyboard, are located.

Inside this menu, you'll find a touch vibration or "Vibration in the interface." It can be called differently on different versions of MIUI firmware, but the essence remains the same. Disabling this slider removes the vibration not only when printing, but also when navigating the menu, making smartphone use more relaxed.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling the system vibration of the interface can make navigation less informative. You will no longer feel the response when you press icons long or switch toggles in the settings.

If your goal is to remove only the typing sound but leave a tactile response, you need a different path. Dial sounds are often hidden in the Additional settings section or in the menu of the keyboard itself. However, for complete comfort, most users prefer to disable both settings directly through the system menu.

Setting up the virtual keyboard Gboard

The vast majority of Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi Note series, use Google’s Gboard keyboard by default.This app has its own system-independent settings that take priority. To access them, open any application that requires text input and call the keyboard.

In the toolbar above the letters, look for the gear icon. If it's not there, click on the three-dot icon or the menu extension icon. In the window that opens, select the Settings section, then go to Preferences, and that's where the master switches that control how the keyboard behaves when you type.

You need to find Vibration when you press it. You can adjust the response force by moving the slider, or you can turn it off completely. The interesting thing about Gboard is that it can fine-tune the duration of the vibration, so you can balance the visibility and the obsession.

Also in this section is often the Sound switch when pressed. Make sure it's also deactivated if you want absolute silence. It's worth noting that Gboard app updates can change the location of these items, so it's worth looking carefully at the menu after each software update.

Controlling the strength and duration of vibration

For users who don’t want to give up haptic feedback entirely, but find standard vibration too powerful, force adjustment is possible. In current versions of MIUI and HyperOS, the vibration force is tied to general audio settings. Go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Vibration.

So here you'll see a slider that regulates intensity, and reducing the value to a minimum actually equates to turning off, but leaves a micro-response that's only noticeable when you use it carefully, and it's a compromise for those who are afraid to skip touching the screen.

It's important to understand that the settings inside the Gboard app can override the system settings. If the system is on vibration and the keyboard is turned to zero, there will be no response, but if the keyboard is "maximum", it can ignore the system's vibration limitations.

Third-party keyboards and alternative solutions

If the standard Gboard keyboard seems too complicated to set up or just doesn’t suit the functionality, you can always turn to alternatives.The Google Play store offers a variety of solutions, such as SwiftKey, Yandex Keyboard or Typewise.

Third-party keyboards often have a more intuitive and accessible settings interface. For example, SwiftKey puts the audio and vibration settings on the main screen of the settings menu, allowing you to change them in a couple of seconds. This is a great option for users who do not want to dig into the deep Android menus.

When you install a new keyboard, Xiaomi will request full access permission, a standard procedure required for predictive input, and once activated, the new keyboard will replace the standard one in all applications.

⚠️ Note: Only install keyboards from trusted sources, such as the Google Play Store.Third-party apps have access to all the text you type, including passwords and personal details.

Using an alternative keyboard can also solve a performance problem: Some lightweight keyboards consume less CPU resources, which indirectly affects the response rate of the system as a whole, making typing smoother even when the vibration is on.

Impact of energy saving regimes

One of the hidden reasons for the change in vibration behavior may be energy saving modes: in Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones, when activated, the "Energy Saving" or "Super-Saving" mode, the system automatically restricts the vibrator to extend battery life.

In this mode, the vibration can become shorter, weaker, or disappear altogether, even if it is on in the settings. This is the normal behavior of the system, aimed at optimizing energy consumption. If you notice that the vibration has disappeared by itself, check the status of the battery.

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Use energy saving mode as a quick way to turn off vibration without climbing into the settings. Just turn it on when you need silence and turn it off when you get home.

There is also "Silent Mode," which is often confused with "Do Not Disturb" mode. Turning on silent mode via volume buttons often automatically turns off the keyboard vibration, unless otherwise specified in the sound settings, which is the fastest way to make the smartphone quiet.

Solution and resetting of settings

There are times when the settings are lost, the vibration sliders are active but there is no response, or vice versa, the vibration does not turn off. In such cases, cleaning the keyboard application cache helps. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications, find Gboard (or your keyboard) and select Clear the cache.

If the problem is systemic, you might need to reset your audio settings, and it won't delete your personal files, but it will return all audio profiles to factory values, and then you'll have to re-set the vibration and the ringing.

In rare cases, especially after a firmware update, there may be a software conflict, restarting the device in safe mode will help determine if a third-party application is interfering with the keyboard, and if the vibration is turned off correctly in safe mode, the problem is in one of the applications you install.

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Resetting keyboard settings to factory ones often solves problems with “sticking” vibration when the software slider does not respond to user actions.

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