Constant clicking and buzzing on a virtual keyboard can be annoying, especially if you’re in a quiet place, library, or meeting. Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face a situation where the standard “No Sound” slider switch doesn’t turn off keyboard system clicks, due to the way the MIUI shell works and the separation of sound streams at the operating system level.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all the possible ways to eliminate intrusive sounds. We will look not only at standard settings, but also at specific parameters for different versions of Android and HyperOS shells. Understanding how system sounds interact with input applications will help you customize the device as comfortably as possible.
Why the sound is still in silent mode
Many users mistakenly believe that putting a smartphone in silent mode completely eliminates any audio signals. However, in the Android architecture, there is a division into media sounds, notification sounds and system sounds.
In addition, the keyboard itself (most often Gboard or MIUI Keyboard) has its own internal settings, which are more important than the system settings. If the keyboard application activates the "Sound on press", the operating system will execute the application command, ignoring the general silence status.
⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI There is a bug in which the system sound slider can spontaneously turn on after restarting.
It’s also important to consider that some of the themes downloaded from Themes store may force their audio packages to include, and if you’ve recently changed the visual style of the interface, the problem may lie in the conflict of theme and system settings of the sound.
Disable the sound through the system settings Xiaomi
The first step should always be to check the basic audio profile settings. In Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones, the path to these parameters may vary slightly depending on the version of the shell, but the logic remains the same. You need to find the partition responsible for system responses.
Go to the settings menu and select Sound and Vibration, and you're not interested in volume, but in the detailed settings, find the Additional settings line, or scroll down to the bottom, and that's where the switch is hidden, which is often the default switch.
☑️ Checking system settings
In the menu that opens, look for UI Sounds or System Sounds, which is responsible for lock-screen clicks, charging sounds, and most importantly, keyboard clicks. Make sure the slider is off. If it's off and there's sound, it's duplicated inside the keyboard app itself.
It's worth noting that in the new versions of HyperOS, the company has added more flexible controls, so you can separately adjust the volume of system sounds without turning them off completely. To do this, click on the arrow next to the volume slider and select the gear icon or musical note icon to see the detailed mixer.
Customization of sound effects in Gboard
Google's standard keyboard, known as Gboard, is preinstalled on most Redmi devices on global versions, and has its own set of settings that override the system, so to get to them, open any application that requires text input and call the keyboard.
In the keyboard toolbar, find the gear icon. If it's not on the visible part, click on the four-square icon or the arrow left to open the additional menu. In the window that opens, select Settings, and then go to the keyboard Settings subsection.
So here you're going to need Sound when you press the keys. Move the slider to off. This menu also often features Vibration when pressed. If you're not just annoyed by sound, but also by tactile response, you can also turn it off in the same section, which is especially true for users who value silence.
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If you often type with one hand, turn on the floating keyboard in the Gboard settings, which will allow you to shift the input panel to a convenient part of the screen without changing the basic audio settings.
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the sound slider in Gboard is gray and not active. This means that the sound control is intercepted by the system. In this case, go back to the system settings Xiaomi described in the previous section, as it is the system ban that takes priority.
Sound control in the MIUI keyboard
Owners of Chinese versions of smartphones or users who prefer a native keyboard from Xiaomi should act differently. The settings interface is integrated deeper into the system. To enter the settings, click and hold the MIUI Keyboard icon in the notification bar or find it through the settings search.
From the keyboard menu, select the Sound and Vibration section. Here you will see the slider that controls the volume of the keyboard sounds. Make sure it is set to a minimum or completely disabled. The MIUI Keyboard feature is that it can use its own audio files, other than the system ones.
If standard methods don't work, try changing the theme of the keyboard inside its settings. Some visual themes default without audio. Go to the Themes or Theme Store inside the keyboard app and select a minimalist design.
There is also a hidden option in the MIUI settings, accessible through the engineering menu, but it is better for ordinary users not to climb there without needing. Just make sure that the Advanced Settings → Language and input method is chosen and the correct sound parameters are set for it.
What if the sliders are active, but the sound is not lost?
Comparison of methods of switching off sounds
For the convenience of users, we have compiled a table that will help you quickly determine which method will be most effective in your situation. Different models of Redmi Note and Xiaomi may have nuances in the layout of the menu.
| Method | Where to find out. | Influence on other sounds | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| System slider | Settings → Sound → Additional settings | Turns off lock and charge sounds | Tall. |
| Gboard settings | The gear on the keyboard → Settings | Only the keyboard sounds | Medium |
| Don't disturb mode. | The Notification Curtain → The Moon | Block all notifications and calls | Maximum |
| Change of subject | Appendix Topics → Profile | Changes the visuals and sounds of the system | Low. |
As you can see from the table, the most reliable way is to combine system settings and the settings of the app itself. If you use third-party keyboards like SwiftKey or Yandex Keyboard, the algorithm of actions will be similar to setting up Gboard — look for a gear in the toolbar.
⚠️ Note: When using the Do Not Disturb mode (moon), you may miss important calls or messages. Use this method only in situations that require absolute silence.
Solving problems with sound sticking
Sometimes users experience a software failure where the keyboard sound does not turn off even after all the manipulations, this can be caused by a system cache or a conflict of processes, in which case you need to clean the cache of the keyboard application.
Go to Settings → Applications → All apps. Find your keyboard (like Gboard) in the list. Click on it and select Memory. Here you click Clear Cache. Don't confuse it with Clear Everything, or you'll lose the vocabulary of frequently used words.
If cleaning the cache didn’t help, try restarting the device in Safe Mode to determine if a third-party app is in the way. To enter Safe Mode, press the off button and then (hold on for a long time) on the “Stop” button on the screen until you are prompted to go to Safe Mode.
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Rebooting a device often solves 90% of software bugs with sound, as audio drivers and system services restart.
As a last resort, if the problem has occurred after the system update, wait for the patch to come out or roll back to the previous firmware version. Mistakes in the MIUI code sometimes lead to incorrect audio streams, and this is solved only at the developer level.