How to Turn Off the Sound of On on Xiaomi Phone: All Ways (2026)

The sound of a Xiaomi smartphone is one of those little things that can be annoying for years. A loud MIUI logo or download melody not only wakes up households at night, but also attracts unnecessary attention in public places, especially for owners of Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 13T models, where sound is played at maximum volume regardless of the position of the regulator.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to disable download audio, from standard MIUI settings to hidden commands for power users. Importantly, not all methods are universal — their effectiveness depends on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14), the phone model and the status of the unlocked bootloader, and we’ve noted the limitations of each method so you don’t waste your time.

If you are looking for a solution for a particular model, use the compatibility table in the Model Support section, and for those who are afraid of breaking the phone, we recommend that you start with the safest methods (sections 1 and 2).

Why the sound of the switch on does not turn off through the sound settings

Many users try to remove the download sound through the Settings → Sound and Vibration menu, but without success, because MIUI refers to this sound as system events, not standard notifications.

• 🔊 Plays even when the “No Sound” mode is turned off (vibration also does not help).
• 📢 Ignores the global volume regulator - its level is rigidly fixed in firmware.
• 🔄 It does not depend on the sound profile (for example, “Meeting” or “On the street»).
• 🚫 Not shown in the list of “Notification Sounds” or “Alarm Melodies».

Moreover, in some versions of MIUI 14 (for example, on Xiaomi 13 Pro), the download sound is tied to the animation of the logo – it can not be turned off without changing the system files.

💡

If your phone is warranty-free, avoid methods that unlock the bootloader (Section 5).Using ADB or modifying system files may result in a loss of warranty obligations.

Method 1: Disconnecting through Developer Mode (without root)

The most secure method, which works on most MIUI 12-14 devices, does not require superuser rights, but requires activation of a hidden menu for developers.

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row (you will receive a notification “You became a developer”).
3. Go back to the main settings menu and select a new section for developers.
4. Scroll down to the Media block and find the option to turn off the download sound (on some firmware it is called Disable boot sound).
5. Activate the switch and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50) This option may not be available even after the developer mode is activated, so move on to the next method.

Developer mode activated|Backup of important data is made|Battery charge > 30%|Verified version. MIUI-->

Method 2: Use of the ADB-Teams (for experienced teams)

If the previous method didn’t work, you can try turning off the audio via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader, but does not require root rights.

• 💻 Computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and Platform Tools package.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB (Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-TypeC Cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB and type:

adb shell settings put global poweroff_sound 0


adb shell settings put global boot_sound 0

1. Reboot the device with the command:

adb reboot

🔹 Note: On some firmware (MIUI 13 for Redmi Note 11) these commands may not work due to manufacturer restrictions:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.systemui/.boot.BootSoundService

Compatibility table: which models support disabling

Not all Xiaomi smartphones allow you to remove the download sound by standard methods. Below are the data on popular models (relevant to MIUI 14 based on Android 13/14):

⚠️ Note: If your model is not listed in the table, try method 2 (ADB). For devices older than 2020 (such as the Redmi Note 8 Pro), even method 1 often helps.

Method 3: Delete the audio file via the file manager (root)

This method requires superuser rights and is only suitable for hard-wired devices, and the plus is that the sound will disappear forever, even after MIUI updates.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root access support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Follow the path:

/system/media/audio/ui/

1. Find the files: boot_mi.ogg — sound MIUI; poweron.ogg – alternative sound on; shutdown.ogg – off sound (optional).

.bak

boot_mi.ogg.bak

/system/media/audio/ui/

r-- r-- r--

Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14 Xiaomi 13 Ultra) download sound can be sewn into a file bootanimation.zip way /system/media/. In such a case, it will be necessary:

1. Download bootanimation.zip on PC.
2. Open the archive and delete the /audio/ folder.
3. Fill the modified file back into /system/media/ with the rights saved.

💡

Deleting system files without a backup can lead to a “bootloop” (locked on).Always save the original files to a separate folder before making changes!

Method 4: Disconnect via TWRP (for custom firmware)

If your phone is stitched through TWRP Recovery, you can turn off the download sound directly in the recovery menu, which is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader and an unofficial backup installed.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your phone and press the button combination to log in to TWRP (usually Power + Volume Up).
2. In the main menu, select Mount → System (mount the system partition).
3. Go back to the main menu and go to Advanced → File Manager.
4. Find the file. /system/media/audio/ui/boot_mi.ogg (or similar, and remove it.
5. Reboot the device to the system (Reboot → System).

🔹 Additional: B TWRP You can create a script to automatically remove the sound after each update:

1. Create a file. /system/addon.d/99-disable_boot_sound.sh.
2. Add a line to it:

rm -f /system/media/audio/ui/boot_*.ogg

1. Set the rights 755 (rwxr-xr-x).

⚠️ Attention: Wrong firmware boot.img This method can lead to a complete loss of the device’s performance (the “brick!

Instructions:

1. Download the original boot.img for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website.
2. Unpack it with AIK (Android Image Kitchen):

unpackimg.sh boot.img

1. In a file. split_img Find and delete files related to sound (usually in the ramdisk/res/media/).
2. Collect the image back:

repackimg.sh

1. Sweep through the modified boot.img via Fastboot:

fastboot flash boot boot-new.img


fastboot reboot

🔹 Important: After firmware, you may need to re-install Magisk (if root was used). Also check the fingerprint and Face Unlock - they can reset.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after a successful shutdown, the download sound can return, and here are the typical reasons and ways to eliminate them:

If none of these methods helped, check:

• 📋 Version MIUI — certain assemblies (e.g, MIUI EU) block out changes in sound;
• 🔒 bootloader status – on locked devices (Redmi from China) methods 3-5 will not work;
• 🔄 Availability of updates in new versions MIUI Patches may appear that close the "skirts».

💡

If the boot sound only interferes at night, use automatic shutdown of your phone on schedule (Settings → Battery → Schedule on / off). This will not remove the sound, but will reduce its frequency.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions