How to turn off the screen lock sound on Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 12-14

The sound of a screen lock on Xiaomi smartphones can be annoying — especially at night when you accidentally hit the power button, or in quiet rooms where every click is heard as a shot. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not always make this setting obvious: depending on the version of MIUI and the phone model, the path to turn off the sound can be radically different.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to disable the lock/unlock screen sound on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO, including models 2023-2026 years MIUI 12, 13 and 14. You will learn how to remove sound through system settings, using the mode "Do not disturb", and also what to do if the option is not in the menu. 13/14 and old firmware versions.

1. Standard method: through sound settings (MIUI 12-14)

On most modern Xiaomi smartphones, the screen lock sound is turned off via the Sound and Vibration menu, but the interface may vary depending on the MIUI version and regional firmware.

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration (on some models – just Sound).
3. Scroll down to System Sounds or Notification Sounds.
4. Find the screen lock sound (may be called unlock sound or lock click).
5. Switch the slider to the off position. or select the option No sound.

If there is no separate item on your menu for the lock sound, try:

• 🔍 Click on Additional settings in the "Sounds" section».
• 🔍 Search for the option in the submenu of Interface Sounds or System Sounds.
• 🔍 Use the search bar in the settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top) and enter the request “Block the sound».

1. Make sure the phone is not in No Sound mode (check volume slider)

2. Update MIUI to the latest version (some options appear after the update)

3. check if there are third-party launchers (they can block system sounds)

4.Reboot the phone if the changes don't apply-->

Important: On some models (such as the Xiaomi 13T or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the lock sound is tied to the overall interface sound, in which case, turning it off may affect other system signals (such as the sound when charging).

2. Disconnect via Do Not Disturb mode (fast method)

If you need to temporarily remove the lock sound (e.g., overnight or during a meeting), the easiest way to use is to use Do Not Disturb mode, which works on all versions of MIUI and does not require any deep settings:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the icon Do not disturb (the icon of the bell with the crossed speaker) and tap it.
3. Select the duration of the mode or set it manually through Settings → Do not disturb.

All sounds will be turned off in this mode, including:

• 🔔 Screen lock/unlock sound
• 📳 Notification and Calling Sounds (unless Exceptions are added)
• 🎵 System signals (e.g., charging connection sound)

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If you need to leave alarm clock sounds or calls from favorite contacts, set up exceptions in the Do Not Disturb → Exceptions menu.

The downside of this is that it turns off all the sounds, not just the locks on the screen. If you need a selective shutdown, go to the following methods.

3. For older models (MIUI 11 and below): editing system files

On devices with MIUI In 11 or earlier versions (e.g. Redmi Note 8 or Mi 9), the option to disable the lock sound is often absent from the menu, in which case you will have to manually delete the system sound file. ADB!

Instructions for users with root:

1. Install any file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/media/audio/ui/
3. Find files: lock.ogg unlock.ogg (some firmware may call them lock.ogg) screen_lock.ogg and screen_unlock.ogg).
4. Rename them by adding.bak at the end (e.g. lock.ogg.bak), or delete them.
5. Reboot the phone.

On some firmware, the lock sounds may be stored in a file. /system/build.prop sub-parameter ro.config.lockscreen_sound. It can also be edited through root or ADB, fixation 0.

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4. Disable the sound through the developer settings

If standard methods don’t work, try activating the developer’s settings and turning off the interface sounds through them, a method that works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12+:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Enter a pattern lock or password if required.

Additional → For Developers

Turn off the sounds when you touch

Disable touch sounds

Turn off the locking sounds

On some firmware (for example, on POCO F5), the developer menu has a separate Screen lock sounds switch - turning it off completely removes the lock/unlock sound.

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The developer settings allow you to disable not only the lock sound, but also other system signals (pressing sounds, notifications, etc.).

5. Features for new models (2023-2026)

On recent Xiaomi flagships (such as Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70 or POCO F6) with MIUI 14 and Android 14, the audio settings interface has undergone changes.

If your model Xiaomi 2023-2026 release does not have a separate option for the lock sound, try:

• 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version (sometimes the option appears after the update).
• 🌐 Change the firmware region to India (IN) Europe (EEA) — These versions often have more settings.
• 📱 Install an alternative launcher (such as Nova Launcher) that can block system sounds.

Alternative solutions: third-party applications

If the system methods didn't work, you can use third-party utilities.

• 🔇 MacroDroid – allows you to create a macro that will turn off the lock sound when certain conditions are met (for example, at night).
• 🎛️ Tasker is an advanced automation tool that can block system sounds through the computer. ADB rat.
• 🔊 SoundAssistant (from Samsung, but it works for Xiaomi) – gives you extended control over system sounds.

Example of settings in MacroDroid:

1. Create a new macro.
2. As a trigger, select the screen locked.
3. Add the action Change the volume → System sounds → 0%.
4. Save and activate the macro.

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Before using third-party apps, check their permissions in Settings → Apps → Permissions. Some utilities require access to Special Features or ADBs.

Warning: System sound disabling applications can conflict with MIUI, especially if they request root or ADB.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the lock sound is turned off in the settings, it can continue to play, and let's look at the typical causes and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔄 Are there designs that overlap the system sounds (try to reset the theme to standard).
• 🛠️ Are there any special features (such as TalkBack) that can play their own sounds.
• 📱 Whether the second space is used (double application function in the MIUI) — The sounds may differ in different profiles.

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On some Xiaomi models, the lock sound is hard-wired into firmware and cannot be turned off without root, in which case the only way out is to reflash the device on custom firmware (for example, Pixel Experience).

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off lock sound on Xiaomi