How to turn off the keyboard sound on Xiaomi Redmi 9A: all working methods

Why Keyboard Sounds Are Irritating and How to Remove Them on Redmi 9A

The sound signals that you press on your Xiaomi Redmi 9A may seem like a trifle, but over time they start to get on your nerves — especially in quiet rooms or when you’re actively communicating in messengers. Even if you’re used to standard clicks, people don’t always share your patience. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to turn off these sounds, and in some cases, the problem is solved in just two touches.

The main difficulty is that the keyboard's audio settings can be hidden in different menu sections depending on the version of MIUI and the keyboard used. For example, Google's standard Gboard keyboard is set differently from the branded Mi Keyboard. In addition, paths to the desired options sometimes change after system updates, which confuses even experienced users. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods from basic to little-known.

The Redmi 9A features a lightweight version of MIUI (MIUI Go) that is installed by default, where some features are simplified or ported over, which means that the instructions for Xiaomi’s flagship models may not work. We tested all of the methods described below on this model – we ensure that they work on the latest firmware versions (including MIUI 14 and Android 12).

Method 1: Turn off sounds in the settings of the standard Mi Keyboard

If you're using a Xiaomi keyboard, the quickest way to do that is to turn off the sounds directly in the settings.

1. Open any application where you can type text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the input field so that the keyboard appears.
3. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) In the top row of the keyboard – this will call the settings menu Mi Keyboard.
4. Select Sound and Vibration (or Keyboard Settings → Sound in some versions).
5. Translate the slider Sound keys to the position Off.

If you don't have Sound and Vibration on your menu, you have a different version of the keyboard, so try an alternative way:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Language and input.
2. Slip on the current keyboard (usually the Mi Keyboard).
3. Select Settings → Sound and turn off the option.

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Has the firmware been updated to the latest version?

Are there any active "Do Not Disturb" profiles?

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Important: on some firmware, the audio option may be hidden behind Additional settings or Advanced features. If you can't find it, try the method. №2.

Method 2: Universal shutdown through system sound settings

If the previous method didn’t work or you use a third-party keyboard (like Gboard or SwiftKey), sounds can be turned off globally via system settings, which is suitable for any keyboard, but has a nuance: it will block all the sounds of pressing in the system, including volume keys and some notifications.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Scroll down to the Other Sounds (or System Sounds) section.
3. Find the Touch Sound (sometimes called Press Sound or Tactile Feedback) and turn it off.
4. For full effect, also turn off Vibration when pressed if it interferes with you.

Warning: This method will turn off sounds not only for the keyboard, but also for other system actions, such as when locking the screen or changing the volume. №1 №3.

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Method 3: Adjusting sounds in third-party keyboards (Gboard, SwiftKey)

If you have installed a third-party keyboard (like Gboard or SwiftKey), the audio settings are inside the app itself.

Gboard (keyboard from Google)

1. Open any text field and call the keyboard.
2. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) top-row.
3. Select Settings → Basic settings → Sound when pressed.
4. Move the slider to the off position.

SwiftKey (keyboard from Microsoft)

1. Run the keyboard in any text field.
2. Slip on the tripod icon (⋮) orgs.
3. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
4. Turn off the keys sound and key vibration options.

If you use a different keyboard, the algorithm will be similar: look for the audio settings in the app menu. These are usually in the Principal or Feedback section.

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After turning off sounds in the third-party keyboard, restart your smartphone - sometimes changes are applied only after restart.

Method 4: Turn off sounds through Do Not Disturb mode

If you need to temporarily remove all sounds (including the keyboard) but don’t want to dig into the settings, use Do Not Disturb mode. This method doesn’t turn off sounds permanently, but allows you to quickly drown them out for a period of time.

How to activate:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Do Not Disturb icon (usually a crossed-out bell). 🔔) and tap her.
3. Select duration (e.g. 1 hour or Before disconnection).

This mode will be disabled:

• 🔔 Keyboard sounds
• 📳 Notification sounds
• 📞 Call sounds (unless added to exceptions)

To set exceptions (e.g., leave alarm sounds), go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Do Not Disturb → Schedule and Rules.

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Do Not Disturb mode does not affect media sound (music, video), so it is convenient to use it for quiet operation without completely turning off the sound.

Method 5: Reset keyboard settings (if the sounds are not turned off)

Sometimes the keyboard sounds continue to play even after all options are turned off, which can be due to a failure in settings or application conflict, in which case resetting the keyboard settings to the factory helps.

How to reset the Mi Keyboard settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Mi Keyboard (or Mi Keyboard) and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action. Attention: this will remove all user words from the dictionary!

For third-party keyboards (such as Gboard):

1. Open the Settings → Applications.
2. Find the keyboard you need in the list.
3. Select Warehouse → Clear the cache (this is safe and won't remove words from the dictionary).
4. If it doesn’t help, try Clearing the data, but keep in mind that it will reset all settings.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting the keyboard, you'll have to reconfigure the auto-replacement, add words to the dictionary, and select input languages.

Table: Comparison of methods for disabling keyboard sounds

If none of these methods worked, check to see if your Redmi 9A has a customized sound app (such as Zedge or Ringtone Maker) that can override system sounds, including keyboards.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the sounds are turned off in the settings, Redmi 9A users sometimes find that clicks continue to play, and consider the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:

Problem 1: Sounds come back after rebooting

This is due to a MIUI malfunction.

• 🔄 Restart your phone in Safe Mode (click the power button) → Check if the sounds have disappeared. If so, there's a problem in one of the apps installed.
• 📱 Update your firmware to the latest version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

Problem 2: The sound is only in a specific application

Some messengers (like Viber or WhatsApp) have their own keyboard sounds.

• 💬 Open the problem app settings and find the Sounds and Notifications section.
• 🔇 Turn off Keyboard Sounds or System Sounds.

Problem 3: No "Key Sound" item in the settings

This is typical of some versions of MIUI Go.

• 🔍 Install a third-party keyboard (such as Gboard) and turn off the sounds in its settings.
• 📲 Reset the keyboard settings through Settings → Annexes → Mi Keyboard → Warehouse → Clear the data.

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If the keyboard sounds are accompanied by vibration, turn it off separately in the keyboard settings or in the Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when pressed.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions