How to remove the sound of the keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways for MIUI

The sound of keystrokes on Xiaomi Redmi can be annoying — especially if you often type in quiet places or use your smartphone at night. Fortunately, the manufacturer has envisaged several ways to turn off this sound, but not all of them are obvious to users. In this article, we will examine all possible methods, from standard MIUI settings to hidden features for power users.

Complicating the problem, different versions of MIUI firmware (12, 13, 14) and different Redmi models (e.g. Note 12 Pro+ vs Redmi 10A) may have different paths to settings. We took these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that work on 95% of Xiaomi devices in recent years. If you do not find the right item on the menu, check the alternative methods below.

1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

The easiest way is to use the built-in options, which is suitable for most users and does not require the installation of additional applications.

Open Settings → Sound and Vibration. Here you need to find the System Sounds section (some versions of MIUI call it Other Sounds) and scroll down and find the Keyboard Sound or Press Sound switch. Turn it off, the sounds should disappear immediately.

• 🔍 For MIUI 14: The path may look like settings → Sound. → Additionally. → Keyboard sound
• 📱 On the Redmi Note. 11/12: Sometimes the option is hidden in Settings → Special facilities → Sound effects
• ⚙️ If there is no item: Try searching by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top) - type "keyboard"

An important nuance: this method only disables sounds for the standard Xiaomi keyboard (MIUI Keyboard app).If you use Gboard, SwiftKey or another third-party keyboard, move on to the next section.

2. Disable sounds in third-party keyboards (Gboard, SwiftKey)

Third-party keyboards have their own sound settings that do not depend on the system parameters of MIUI. Let's consider two popular options:

For Gboard (Google Keyboard):

1. Open any field to enter text (e.g. in messages)
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ keyboard → Settings
3. Go to Preferences → Sound when pressed and turn off the switch

For SwiftKey:

1. Click the space on the keyboard → select Settings
2. Go to Sound and Vibration.
3. Turn off "Key Sound" and "Key Vibration"

Make sure the keyboard is updated to the latest version|Check the permissions of the keyboard application in the settings|Reboot your smartphone after the changes|Try to enter text in different applications (messages, browser)-->

If the sounds continue to play after the shutdown, there may be a problem in the app's cache.

Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Your Keyboard] → Storage → Clear the Cache

3. Hidden developer settings (for power users)

MIUI has hidden parameters that allow you to turn off all system sounds, including the keyboard, which requires activation of the developer mode.

First, turn on the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. 7 times press "Version" MIUI" (A notice will appear, You have become a developer")
3. Go back to the main settings menu → find a new section for developers

Now turn off the sounds:

1. In Settings → For developers, find “Debugging → Turn off sounds”
2. Activate the switch "Tap sounds off"
3. Reset the device

⚠️ Attention: Disabling sounds through developer mode may affect other system signals (e.g., screen lock sounds).Be prepared for the phone to become quieter overall.

4.Use of ADB-commands (advanced method)

If the standard methods don't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting your smartphone to your computer, but gives you 100% results.

Be prepared first:

• 💻 Install. ADB Tools on PC
• 📱 Turn on Debugging. USB In the developer settings on Xiaomi

Now, execute the commands:

adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 0


adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 0

The first command turns off all sound effects of the system (including the keyboard), the second command turns off vibration. To bring the sounds back, replace 0 with 1.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This may cause system failures. Before executing commands, back up your data via Mi Cloud or locally.

5 Problems and Solutions: Why the Sound Doesn't Turn Off

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that the keyboard sounds continue to play despite all the manipulations.

Annex conflict:

Some programs (such as launchers or optimizers) can override system settings.

• 🛑 Temporarily disable newly installed applications
• 🔄 Restart your phone in Safe Mode (press the power button) →"Restarting in Safe Mode")
• 🧹 Clear the cache of system applications through Settings → Warehouse → Clean up

Firmware error:

Some versions of MIUI (especially beta versions) have bugs with sounds.

• 🔄 Update the firmware through Settings → Updating the system
• 📥 Install a stable version MIUI via Fastboot (instructions on the official website)
• 🔧 Do a reset (but it will delete all data!)

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If the sound only appears in a particular app (like WhatsApp), check the sound settings inside that app – many instant messengers have their own audio profiles for the keyboard.

Hardware problem:

In rare cases, the sound may be played due to a malfunction of the speaker or motherboard.

• 🔊 Sound distorted or intermittent
• 📵 Disabling in settings does not have an effect
• 🔧 The problem arose after falling or getting moisture

In this case, only a diagnosis in the service center will help.

6. Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If all of the above methods have not worked, consider these options:

Installation of another keyboard:

Some alternative keyboards (like Fleksy or Chroom) don't have default sounds.

• 📲 Install Fleksy from Google Play
• 🔧 Activate it in Settings. → System system → Language and input → Virtual keyboard
• 🔕 In Fleksy settings, turn off all sound effects

2.Use of the "Do Not Disturb" profile:

You can create a profile that will turn off all sounds:

1. Go to Settings. → Don't disturb.
2. Create a new rule → Choose “Sounds and Vibrations”
3. Turn off System Sounds and Notification Sounds
4. Activate the rule manually or on schedule

3. Manual deletion of audio files (for advanced):

This method requires root rights and can disrupt the system. Use it at your own risk.

Keyboard sounds are stored in /system/media/audio/ui/ files.

• 🔇 Rename (add extension.bak)
• 🗑️ Delete (create a backup copy!)
• 🔊 Replace by “empty” sound files

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If you are not sure about your ADB or root access, you should contact Xiaomi Service Center. Mismanipulation can lead to loss of warranty or “bricking” of the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard sounds on Xiaomi