Constant audible signals from social networks are often a source of irritation, especially when the smartphone is in hands-free mode at the wrong time. Owners of devices based on MIUI and HyperOS face the need to fine-tune the system, as standard methods may not completely block unwanted sounds. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to turn off the sound of notifications in Contact on a xiomi phone using the built-in operating system tools.
Android’s notification system has undergone significant changes in recent versions, dividing messages into categories.This allows for flexible management of each alert type’s behavior, but also creates confusion for users who are used to a single audio switch.We’ll look at not only the basic app settings, but also Xiaomi’s system limitations that can interfere with silence.You’ll learn how to set up notification channels, use Do Not Disturb modes, and apply advanced techniques to fully control audio signals.
Configure notification channels inside the VK application
The first and most logical step is to refer to the internal settings of the VK application itself. The developers of the social network have provided the ability to control audio signals for various types of events, such as private messages, likes or comments. However, in order for these settings to work correctly, you need to have an up-to-date version of the client, since in old builds the menu may differ.
To start, open the app and go to the settings section, which is usually hidden under the gear icon or in the side menu. You will need to find the notification item where the Sound switch is located. It is important to note that turning off the sound here can only affect incoming messages, leaving other system sounds of the application active.
⚠️ Note: If after turning off the sound inside the application notifications still emit sounds, then priority is given to the system settings of Android, which we will consider further.
Within the notification settings section, you can often find a separation into Personal Messages, Friends Requests, and Recommendations. Turning off private message-only audio will allow you to stay up to date with important events without audible accompaniment, while keeping visual alerts, especially when the phone is down screen or in your bag, and you want to avoid unnecessary noise but not miss an important visual signal.
Why can’t the settings inside the app work?
System sound management through Android settings
The most reliable way that works on all Xiaomi smartphones is through the system menu.The operating system allows you to control the sound for each installed application separately, redefining its internal settings.
Go to the basic smartphone settings and find the Apps section. In the list of installed programs, find VK (or VK Lite if you use the lightweight version). Going to the app menu, select Notifications. Here you will see a list of all possible categories of alerts that the social network can generate.
- 🔔 Click on the category “Messages” or “Personal Messages” – this is where the sound switch is located.
- 🔇 In the menu that opens, find the item “Sound” and select the option “No sound” or just turn off the slider.
- 📱 Make sure that for other categories, such as Calls or Translations, the settings remain unchanged if you need them.
It’s worth mentioning that newer versions of MIUI 14 and HyperOS may have slightly different interfaces. If you don’t see the category list right away, click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the notification screen or in the application management menu, which will open an extended menu where you can customize the behavior of each alert type, including vibrations and pop-ups.
☑️ Checking system settings
Use of Do Not Disturb Mode and Schedules
If your goal is to keep quiet at certain times, such as at night or during meetings, then Do Not Disturb mode is the most effective solution, and unlike completely shutting down the sound, this mode allows you to flexibly configure exceptions, skipping only really important calls.
In Xiaomi smartphones, this mode is called “Do Not Disturb” and is located in the “Sound and Vibration” section. Once activated, you can set it to automatically turn on on on a schedule. For example, the phone will go into silent mode from 23:00 to 07:00 daily, in which the sound of notifications from Contact, like from any other application, is blocked at the system level.
However, Do Not Disturb mode has its nuances: it can block not only sound, but also vibration, and also darken the screen when notifications arrive. It is critical to check the exception list if you want to continue hearing alarms or calls from favorite contacts. To do this, the mode settings have a separate subsection "Allow notifications from", where you can select specific applications or contacts.
| Parameter of regime | Description of action | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Blocking sound | Complete shutdown of audio signals | Enable for all applications |
| Visual notifications | A banner display on screen | Leave it on. |
| Repeated calls | Call on the second set in 3 minutes | Turn on for safety. |
| Alarm clock | The alarm clock's work in silence | Always keep active |
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Set up automatic Do Not Disturb mode during calendar events so that your phone doesn’t ring automatically in meetings.
Set up sound and multimedia profiles
Users often confuse the volume of media with the volume of notifications. In Android, these streams are separated, and adjusting the volume slider when watching a video does not affect the sound of incoming messages. To control the sound of notifications, you need to call the volume menu and click on the settings icon (three dots or gear).
You'll see a few sliders in the menu that opens, and we're interested in the Notifications slider or System Sounds slider, and if you zero it out, you'll turn off the sound for all the apps at once, which can be uncomfortable if you're waiting for important emails from the mail or messengers, so it's a situational tool, not a constant setup.
Xiaomi devices also have a feature called “Amptify Sound” that can distort standard profiles. If you notice that the notification sound is getting too loud or intermittent, try turning it off in the “Sound and Vibration” section -> “Sound Quality.” Sometimes resetting the audio profile to factory settings helps eliminate software glitches that interfere with the correct operation of the silence.
⚠️ Warning: A complete zero volume reduction of notifications through the system slider can cause you to not even hear an alarm if it is tied to this channel in your firmware version.
For more advanced users, settings are available through the engineering menu, but we do not recommend changing the sound parameters there without deep knowledge, as this can lead to unstable operation of the smartphone audio subsystem.
Solving problems with intrusive sounds and MIUI bugs
Xiaomi smartphone owners often complain that even after all the settings, the phone emits a short beep when unlocked or a hidden notification arrives. This may be due to the work of the design theme or the system sounds of the interface. To eliminate this, check the theme that is installed on the device - some custom themes have their own sound packages that ignore the system settings.
And you also have to look at the "Lock Sound" or "Unlock Sound" feature, which is in the general audio settings and is not tied to a particular application. If you hear the sound when you're picking up your phone, the problem is here. Turn off those options to achieve absolute silence.
Another common problem is app cache. Accumulated temporary files can cause notification errors, causing the phone to play back a standard sound instead of the selected "No Sound." Clearing the cache through the app menu (Settings -> Applications -> VK -> Memory -> Clear cache) often solves the problem without losing personal data.
- 🧹 Check if a third-party design theme is installed that can overwrite sound profiles.
- 🔄 Update the app VK Google Play Services system components until the latest version.
- 📵 Restart the device after making all the changes to the settings so that the system applies the new settings.
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If standard methods do not help, try to temporarily change the theme to standard (Classic) – this will eliminate the conflict of the theme sound files.