How to turn off the sound when dialing on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Many Xiaomi smartphone users are faced with a situation where every time they click on numbers in the “bell ringer” or when printing messages, a loud and intrusive click is heard, a feature conceived by developers to tactilely confirm input, often becomes an annoying factor in real life, especially in quiet places like a cinema, library or during night calls. Standard settings of interface sounds in the shell of MIUI or HyperOS are not always obvious, and finding the right switch the first time is difficult.

The problem is that the system divides the volume of media, call and system sounds into different categories. Even if you turn down the overall volume with the buttons on the side, system clicks can remain audible. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to turn off the sound of the keyboard and dial using both standard shell and hidden settings. We will look at the nuances for different versions of Android and phone models, so you can customize the device as comfortably as possible.

Before we make any changes, it's worth noting that on different models, whether it's a Redmi Note, Poco X or a flagship Mi, the layout of menu items may be slightly different. However, the logic of the system remains the same. Below are proven methods that will help you get rid of unnecessary noise. You will learn how to manage not only the sounds of the set, but also other system responses, making using your smartphone more enjoyable and invisible to others.

Set up system sounds through the Sound and Vibration menu

The most direct and obvious way to control audio is in the main settings menu, and that's where the main volume control levers of the different categories are concentrated. To get to the right section, you need to open the Settings app and find a item that's usually called "Sound and Vibration." In some versions of the firmware, it can be hidden inside the "Advanced" tab, but most often in the main menu.

Within this section, you're interested in the slider or switch that handles the system sounds. Note that there may be several options: "UI Sounds," "Screen Lock Sound," and "Dial Sound" directly. You need to find the one that drives the click when you touch. Often users simply take down the Media or Call slider without knowing that the system sounds are the specific option responsible for clicking.

If you want to completely eliminate any auditory signals when working with your phone, it is also recommended to check the vibration settings in the same menu. Sometimes turning off the sound leads to the user relying on the vibration, but it can also be too intrusive. In the Sound and vibration menu, you can adjust the response force of the tactile button or completely turn it off, which will make the phone completely silent when dialing.

• 🔊 Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration to access audio parameters.
• 🔇 Find the Slider "System Sounds" and translate it to the "Off" position».
• 📱 Check the separate dialing sound switch if it is placed in a separate line.
• 🔔 Make sure the screen lock and unlock sounds are turned off for complete silence.

It's important to understand that changing these settings affects the whole system, which means that once you turn off system sounds, you can stop hearing clicks not only in the "call" but also when switching between applications or pressing navigation buttons. For many users, this is a desirable result, because it creates a feeling of a cleaner and more modern interface without unnecessary audio tinsel.

Disabling the sound in the application "Phone" (Caller)

Unlike global system settings, the Xiaomi smartphone calling app often has its own internal settings, so that the user can flexibly manage the behavior of this particular app, regardless of system preferences. To find these settings, open the standard Phone app (green handset) and click on three dots in the upper right corner of the screen, then select Settings.

The menu that opens up is the section that's associated with sound effects, and it can be called a lot of different things: "Sound Effects," "Sound Sets," or just "Sound." Inside, you'll find the Dial pad tones switch, which is responsible for the characteristic beeps that you hear when you press numbers during a call, and turning it off doesn't affect the volume of the caller's call, it only removes your local clicks.

It's worth noting that in some regions or versions of MIUI, the caller interface may differ. For example, in global versions (Google Dialer), the settings may be hidden deeper or have a different look. If you don't find the switch right away, look carefully at all the subsections of the app's settings menu. Sometimes a useful option is hidden under "Additional" or "Extended settings."

⚠️ Warning: Disabling the sound in the Phone app can only affect the tone set (DTMF), But not the system clicks on the keyboard itself. If you have any clicks, check the system settings described in the previous section.

Keyboard and Mi Keyboard (Gboard and Mi Keyboard)

Often users confuse dialing with typing on a virtual keyboard. When you type a phone number or write a message, it's not the call system that makes the sounds, but the keyboard app. Xiaomi smartphones can default to Gboard (from Google) or Mi Keyboard. They have similar settings, but different paths.

For Gboard, you need to click on the gear icon directly on the keyboard (usually above the letters) or go to Settings → Additional Settings → Language and Input → Keyboard Management. Select Gboard, then go to Settings → Preferences. Here you need to find the keystroke sound switch and turn it off. You can also set the volume of this sound here if you don't need to turn it off completely.

If you use the standard Mi Keyboard, the algorithm will be: go to Settings on your phone, find the Additional Settings section, and select Language and Type. From the list of active keyboards, select Mi Keyboard. From the keyboard settings menu, look for Sound or Key Sounds. By moving the slider to zero, you will get rid of clicks when you type text and numbers.

A unique feature of Android keyboards is the ability to customize the sound separately for different layout languages, although in recent versions of Gboard this feature has become less obvious.If you use third-party keyboards such as Yandex Keyboard or SwiftKey, look for the audio settings directly in the interface of the keyboard itself by clicking on the settings icon or gear on the toolbar above the letters.

Hidden settings and engineering menu

For advanced users who didn’t find the options in the standard menu, there is access to Xiaomi’s engineering menu.This is a hidden part of the system designed to test the hardware, but it also contains deep audio subsystem settings. To get there, open the Phone app and type in the code ##6484#. If the code didn’t work, maybe your firmware version will block this input, and then you will have to use the MIUI Hidden Settings app from the app store.

In the engineering menu, navigation is done through a test list. You need to find a section related to audio, often called Audio or Speaker. Inside, you can have volume settings for different channels. However, be very careful: changing unknown parameters in this menu can lead to unstable sound performance or even software failures. Changing the parameters in the engineering menu does not guarantee that system clicks will be turned off, since they are often hardwired into the logic of the Android framework.

A safer analogue of the engineering menu for ordinary users is the developer settings. To activate this mode, you need to quickly click on the MIUI version number 7 times in the About Phone section. Once you have the message "You became a developer", go back to the main settings menu, find the Additional → For Developers section. Scroll down to the Input section and check for the Touch sounds option.

• 🛠️ Activate Developer Mode by pressing the version 7 times MIUI.
• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers.
• 🔇 Find and disable the option “Touch sounds).
• ⚙️ Use the #6484## Engineering Menu only if you are confident in your actions.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change the settings in the Audio Calibration or Speaker Test sections of the engineering menu unless you know exactly what they are responsible for.This can cause audio distortion in the speakers or microphone inoperability.

Features of the HyperOS shell and new versions of MIUI

With the release of the new HyperOS shell and the updated versions of MIUI 14, the menu structure has changed. Xiaomi seeks to unify the interface, but sometimes hides the usual functions. In new versions, sound management can be brought to quick access widgets. Try swiping down from the upper right corner of the screen to open Control Point, and click on the edit icon (usually a pencil or three dots).

In the quick button editor, you can often find a No Sound or Don't Disturb switch that globally disables all sounds, including system ones. However, to selectively disable only dial clicks in HyperOS, you often use settings search. Click on the magnifier at the top of the settings menu and type in the "Dial Tone" or "Dial Tone" request. The system will prompt you to go to the right switch, which is the fastest way in new firmware.

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Use Settings Search: Type the phrase “touch sounds” or “dial pad” into the settings search bar to instantly find the right switch, regardless of the MIUI or HyperOS version.

Newer versions also include a Smart Sound feature that can automatically adjust volume based on the environment. If enabled, it can conflict with your manual settings, returning sounds under certain conditions. Check the Sound and Vibration section → Sound quality (or similar) and disable any automatic enhancements or adaptive features to keep the silence settings running.

Users who have moved from older versions of Android may notice that HyperOS has changed the logic of how sound profiles work. Now, In the car, Home or Sleep profiles can have their own rules for system sounds. Make sure that the active profile does not force the interface sounds to be turned on, which is especially true for those who use scripted automation.

Problem Solving: If the sound doesn't turn off

There are times when all the switches are turned off, but when dialing, the sound still sounds. This can be caused by third-party applications intercepting audio control, or a software failure. First of all, check if you have an application installed for system, theme changes or sounds (Themes themes). Some themes have their own sound packages that ignore the system settings.

Try temporarily switching to a standard Classic or Default theme through the Theme app. If the sound is gone, it means there was a problem with the design. It's also worth checking for system updates. In Settings → About the phone, click on the system version. Often security updates fix bugs related to sound management.

If nothing works, you can reset the sound settings, and for that, the Developer Menu (as activated, described above) has the option of Reset sound settings, which will return all volume sliders and sound switches to factory values, and then you can reset them, controlling the process.

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If standard methods do not help, the problem may lie in a conflicting design topic or a third-party equalizer application.

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