The sound of taps on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 keyboard can annoy not only you but also those around you — especially in quiet rooms or at night. Even if you are used to clicking, they often work inappropriately: in transport, in a meeting or when you try to silently respond to a message. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to turn off this sound — both through system settings and using third-party tools.
In this article, we’ll cover all the current methods for MIUI 12, 13 and 14, including the standard Xiaomi keyboard, Google’s Gboard and other popular apps, and learn how to remove sound only for specific applications (like WhatsApp or Telegram) and what to do if settings are reset after a system update.
1.Switch off the sound in the standard MIUI keyboard
By default, the Redmi Note 10 uses Xiaomi's proprietary keyboard, where the taps are automatically activated.
- Open any application with a text field (such as Messages or Notes).
- Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to open its settings.
- Go to the section Sound and vibration.
- Turn off the slider Key Sound (and Key Vibration if necessary).
If there is no gear icon, try holding a comma (,) or space — some versions of MIUI open the settings menu, and check if you have a third-party keyboard (such as SwiftKey) that override the system.
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Important! In some Redmi Note 10 firmware (especially on MIUI Global 12.5 Enhanced), keyboard settings may be reset after the update. To avoid this, export the keyboard settings via Settings → Additional → Backup after the sound is turned off.
2. Customize the sound in Gboard (Google keyboard)
If you use Gboard, the algorithm is a little different, and it's also a good way to use other third-party keyboards like SwiftKey or Fleksy:
- Open Phone Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual Keyboard.
- Select Gboard from the list of installed keyboards.
- Go to Settings → Sound when pressed.
- Turn off the keyboard sound option.
Gboard can also adjust the volume of the sound (unless you want to turn it off completely) or replace the standard sound with a custom file.
- 🔊 Go to Gboard Settings → Topics, sounds and feedback → Keyboard sound.
- 🎵 Choose Add Sound and Download Yours.mp3-file (maximum 5 seconds).
- 🔇 Or just move the volume slider to the left to the stop.
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3. Disconnect the sound through the system settings
Sometimes the sound of the keyboard is controlled not only in its own settings, but also at the system level.
- 🔄 The sound returns after the reboot.
- 🔇 Keyboard settings are not available.
- 📱 You have custom firmware installed (for example, Pixel Experience).
To turn off the sound globally:
- Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Other sounds.
- Find Press Sounds or System Sounds and turn it off.
- If there is no such item, try to turn off Vibration when pressed - sometimes this affects the sound.
What if there is no "Other Sounds" item?
Warning: Disabling system sounds through Developer Settings can affect notifications and other signals. If important sounds (such as an alarm clock) are lost after that, return the settings back or use alternative methods from this article.
4.Use of the "Do Not Disturb" mode
If you need to temporarily remove the keyboard sound (e.g., in a meeting or at night), the easiest way to do this is to use Do Not Disturb mode, which turns off all sounds, including the keyboard, but still:
- ⏰ Alarms keep working.
- 📞 You can set exceptions for important contacts.
- 🔕 The vibration is also turned off (unless otherwise configured).
How to turn on:
- Smash down the notification panel and hold the bell icon (🔔).
- Choose Not to Disturb.
- Set up a schedule or turn it on manually.
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The downside of this method is that it turns off all sounds, not just the keyboard. If you need a selective shutdown, use the methods in the previous sections.
5. Turning off sound for specific applications
Sometimes the sound of the keyboard annoys only in certain applications, such as WhatsApp or VK.
- Use different keyboards: Install Gboard and configure it without sound (as in Section 2).In the desired application (for example, Telegram), switch to Gboard via the notification bar (keyboard icon).
Turn off the sound in the application settings
- On WhatsApp: Settings → Notifications → Sounds → Keystrokes.
- In VK: The keyboard sound is controlled by system settings (see Section 1).
For Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms, the keyboard sound is usually system-dependent. If it doesn't turn off, try:
- 🔇 Install a keyboard with support for “silent profiles” (e.g. Chroom).
- 📱 Use Do Not Disturb for a Specific Application (in Settings) MIUI: Annexes → Permits → Don't disturb).
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Not all apps allow you to selectively turn off keyboard sound, and in most cases, it's easier to set up the keyboard itself or use system tools.
6. Radical methods (for advanced users)
If none of the above methods work, then there are heavy tools, which require root rights or ADB, so they're only suitable for power users.
| Method | Requirements | Risks. | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of system sounds | Root or ADB | Other sounds may be lost. | Remove files from /system/media/audio/ui/ (for example, keypress_standard.ogg) |
| Change the configuration of MIUI | Root | It can break system settings. | Edit /system/build.prop, adding ro.config.vc_call_vol_steps=0 |
| Disconnection through ADB | Computer + USB-cable | Reset after update | The command is: adb shell settings put system. sound_effects_enabled 0 |
⚠️ Warning: changing system files without a backup may result in a loss of warranty or phone inoperability before any root or root manipulation. ADB Make a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup or TWRP.
If you are not sure about your actions, you should contact the Xiaomi service center or use less risky methods (for example, Gboard instead of the system keyboard).
7. Frequent problems and their solutions
Even after the keyboard is turned off, Redmi Note 10 users face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:
- 🔄 Sound returns after reboot: Reason: Resetting settings MIUI. Solution: Update your firmware to the latest version or use Gboard.
- 🔇 No keyboard sound in settings: Reason: third-party keyboard installed Solution: return the standard keyboard MIUI In Settings → Language and input.
- 📱 Sound is only available in some applications: Reason: the app is override system settings. Solution: check the sound settings inside the app itself.
If the problem is not solved, try resetting the keyboard settings to factory:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find a keyboard (such as the MIUI or Gboard keyboard).
- Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
- Reboot the phone.
⚠️ Warning: Cleaning the keyboard data will remove all custom words and auto-replace settings. Before you do, export the dictionary (in Gboard: Settings) → Dictionary → Exports).