How to completely disable the sound of keys on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones: system buttons and keyboard

The sound of keystrokes on Xiaomi Redmi can be annoying - especially if you often type in instant messengers or play mobile games. Even the quiet clicks of the system buttons (Back, Home, Recent) get on your nerves over time. Fortunately, there are several ways to turn those sounds off in MIUI firmware - both for physical buttons and for a virtual keyboard.

The problem is that the audio settings are spread across different menus, and newer versions of MIUI 14/15 have re-named or moved some of the items, and we've put all the current methods together in one instruction, taking into account the features of different Redmi models (from Redmi Note 10 to Redmi 13) and Android versions, and we'll also tell you how to return the sounds if they suddenly disappear after the system update.

1. Disconnect the system buttons (Back/Home/Recent)

By default, Xiaomi includes audio for navigation buttons — even if you use gestures.

  1. Open the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
  2. Scroll down to the System Sounds block and press Touch Sounds.
  3. Transfer the slider to the Off position for Navigation Sound (in older versions of MIUI it may be called Button Sounds).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 9A, Redmi 10C) This item may not be available. In that case, try the method in the next section.

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If the button sounds remain after the switch is off, restart the phone - sometimes changes are applied only after the reboot.

2. How to remove the sound of the keyboard (Gboard, Xiaomi Keyboard, SwiftKey)

The typing sounds are set separately from the system buttons, and the instructions depend on the keyboard used:

For the standard Xiaomi keyboard (Mi Keyboard):

  1. Run any application with an input field (such as Notes).
  2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard panel to open its settings.
  3. Go to the keyboard settings → Sound and vibration.
  4. Turn off the options: 🔊 Keystroke sound 🎵 Sound when entering symbols (if any)

For Google Keyboard (Gboard):

  1. Open Settings → System and device → Language and input.
  2. Click on the Virtual Keyboard → Gboard.
  3. Select Settings → Sound when pressed and move the slider to the off position..

On some MIUI firmware, the keyboard sound can automatically turn on after the Gboard update. Check the settings after the updates!

📊 What keyboard do you use on Xiaomi?
Standard Mi Keyboard
Google Gboard
SwiftKey
Another.
I don't know.

3. Turn off sounds via Do Not Disturb mode

If you need to temporarily remove all sounds (including keys) but don’t permanently turn them off, use Do Not Disturb:

  1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
  2. Press and hold the icon. 🔔 (Or don't disturb).
  3. Select Rules → Create Rules → Events.
  4. Set the trigger When using apps and add messengers/games where the keys are annoying.
  5. In the settings, mark the rules: 🔇 Turn off the media 📵 Turn off system sounds 🎧 Turn off the touching sounds

What if the "Do Not Disturb" mode does not turn off the keys?
In some versions of MIUI, system sounds ignore this rule. Try: 1. Enable the mode manually through the notification panel (not through the automatic rule). 2. Reboot the phone after activation of the mode. 3. Update the firmware - in MIUI 15 bugs with priority of sounds are fixed.

4. Resetting sound settings to factory

If the key sounds disappeared by themselves or the settings went wrong after the update, reset:

  1. Go to Settings → Sounds and vibrations.
  2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Resetting Settings.
  3. Confirm action. This will bring all audio back to factory settings, but it won't affect any other phone settings.

⚠️ Warning: After reset, sounds you have previously turned off (such as screen lock or notifications) may turn on. Check all items in the menu!

Problem.Possible causeDecision
The keys are switched on themselves.Auto-Update Keyboard (Gboard)Turn off auto-update in Google Play
No "Navigation sounds" item.An outdated version of MIUIUpdate the firmware through Settings → About the phone
It's sounding, but it's very quiet.Quiet Sound mode activatedCheck the settings → Special. capabilities → Sound
The clicks remained after the shutdownConflict with the subject of designReset the theme to standard in Settings → Screen

5. Manual removal of audio files (for advanced)

If standard methods don't work, you can manually remove system sounds via ADB (requires a computer and USB debugging), which is suitable for power users!

Instructions:

  1. Turn on Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone).
  2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
  3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell su mount -o rw,remount /system rm /system/media/audio/ui/Touch.ogg rm /system/media/audio/ui/Effect_Tick.ogg mount -o ro,remount /system

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Before rolling back the firmware, be sure to back up the data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset!

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard sounds on Xiaomi Redmi

❓ Why After Updating MIUI The keyboards went on themselves?
This is a well-known MIUI 14/15 problem – major updates reset some audio settings. Check: Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → Touch Sounds Your Keyboard Settings (Gboard/Mi Keyboard) If the sounds don’t turn off, try resetting the audio settings (see section 4).
❓ Can you turn off the sound only for certain applications?
Options: Use Do Not Disturb mode with a rule for a particular application (Section 3). Install a third-party application like App Volume Control (root required).
❓ My Redmi Note 12 doesn't have "Navigational Sound" on it?
In the newer models (Redmi 12/13, Note 12 Pro+), this item may be called: Try Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → System Sounds → Touch Sounds. If you use gestures, navigation sounds can be tied to vibration – turn off Vibration when you touch in the same menu.
❓ How to return key sounds if they are missing after resetting?
If the sounds are completely gone (even after you turn them on in the settings), check: Media volume – sometimes system sounds are tied to this regulator. Special features settings (Settings → Special features → Sound → Monoaudio). System file integrity – if the sounds are gone after a failed update, you may need to flash it back.
❓ Will these methods work for POCO or black shark?
Yes, most of the methods are universal for all smartphones on MIUI, including: POCO X5/F5 Black Shark 5/6 Xiaomi 13/14 Exception – manual deletion of audio files (section 5), as the paths to system sounds may differ.