How to turn off the charging sound on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: all working methods

The sound of charging on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 can be annoying, especially if you plug your phone in at night or in a quiet room. Although it is designed to alert the user to start charging, it seems superfluous to many. Unfortunately, standard MIUI settings don’t have a direct switch to turn off that sound — but there are a few workarounds.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to remove the charging sound on the Redmi Note 10, from simple changes to settings to using hidden ADB features and third-party utilities. It’s important to keep in mind that some methods require developer rights or root access, so choose the right option based on your level of training.

Why can’t the sound be turned off by standard means?

Unlike alarm melodies or notifications, the charging sound on Xiaomi is a system signal, which the manufacturer considers an important alert, so it does not take it into public settings, this applies not only to the Redmi Note 10, but also to most models based on MIUI (including POCO, Mi and other lines).

Technically, the sound of charging is tied to the event android.intent.action.POWER_CONNECTED It's played at the core level of the system. It can only be turned off:

• 🔇 Through hidden settings MIUI (If they are available in your version of the firmware).
• 📱 With help. ADB-commands (without root, but with connection to the PC).
• 🔧 By editing system files (requires root rights).
• 🎵 Through third-party apps that block sounds (may not work on new versions of Android).

Another reason for the lack of option is Google and Xiaomi’s security policies, which do not allow system sounds (like the sound of photos in some regions) to be turned off out of the box to prevent hidden use of the device, but for personal comfort, it is quite possible to circumvent this limitation.

Method 1: Turn off sounds via MIUI settings (without root)

Some versions of MIUI (especially the Redmi Note 10 with Android 11/12) have a hidden option to turn off the connection sounds, which is not always visible in the main menu, but it can be activated through the developer mode.

Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Press the MIUI version 7 times to activate the developer mode.
3. Return to the main settings menu and select Additional → For developers.
4. Find the option to turn off charging sounds (or Disable charging sounds in English firmware).
5. Activate the switch and restart the phone.

If you don’t have this option, try an alternative route:

• 🔊 Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration → Systemic sounds.
• 🔕 Turn off all sliders associated with power connection or charging notifications.
• 🔄 Reset the device.

Activate Developer Mode | Check the MIUI version (should be at least 12.0) | Make a backup of settings | Charge the phone at least 50%-->

Important! On some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global), this method may not work due to manufacturer limitations, so move on to the following.

Method 2: Use of the ADB-commands without root)

If the standard settings didn’t work, you can turn off the charging sound via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that doesn’t require root rights, but requires connecting the phone to your computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Activate debugging over USB on your phone (Settings → For developers → Debugging over USB).
3. Connect Redmi Note 10 to your computer and confirm debugging permission.
4. Open the command prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put global charging_sounds_enabled 0

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings put system charging_sounds_enabled 0

Once you've done the command, reset the phone. The charging sound should disappear. To get it back, replace the 0 with 1 on the command.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can cause system failures if you type in the wrong commands. Do not edit other parameters without understanding their purpose!

Method 3: Disconnecting through system file editing (root)

If you have root access, you can remove or replace the system charging sound, which is the most reliable method, but it requires caution.

Instructions:

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

/system/media/audio/ui/

1. Find the files with the names:

• 🔊 Charging.ogg (or charging_started.ogg)
• 🔊 PowerConnect.ogg
• 🔊 PowerDisconnect.ogg

1. Rename them by adding.bak at the end (e.g. Charging.ogg.bak).
2. Create empty files with original names (so that the system doesn’t give you an error).
3. Reboot the phone.

If you want to replace the sound with another, just copy your.ogg file with the same name (for example, quiet sound or complete silence) to this folder.

⚠️ Note: Editing system files without a backup can lead to bootloop ( looped boot). TWRP Or Orange Backup!

Method 4: Applications for blocking charging sounds

If previous methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities. They don't always work on newer versions of MIUI, but it's worth a try.

Popular applications:

• 📱 Silent Charging – blocks the connection/disconnection of charging sounds (requires Android 8.0)+).
• 🔇 Sound Profile – allows you to create profiles with system sounds disabled.
• 🎛️ MacroDroid – Automates the sound shutdown when you connect charging (you need Android 7.0)+).

Example of settings in MacroDroid:

1. Create a new macro.
2. Select Power → Charging State → Charging Started as a trigger.
3. In action add Audio → Silence Ringer (or Mute System Sounds).
4. Save the macro and activate it.

The downside of this method is that applications can consume an extra battery and don’t always work consistently after MIUI updates.

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If the app doesn’t block sound, try disabling its battery optimization in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Battery Optimization.

Method 5: Alternative solutions (if nothing worked)

If all of these methods have not worked, consider these options:

• 🔄 Update/Roll Back Firmware: Sometimes the charging sound disappears after the update MIUI Or switch to custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience).
• 🎧 Use of headphones: Connect wireless headphones before charging - the sound will be played through them (you can quickly turn off the headphones after connecting the power supply).
• 📴 Silent Mode: Transfer your phone to a vibrator or silent mode before charging (not always working).
• 🔌 Using wireless charging: On some firmware, sound is only played when wired.

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro and some Redmi Note 10 modifications, the charging sound is tied to the service menu ##36446337## (Engineer Mode). Type this code into the dialer, find the Hardware Testing → Audio → Charging Sound section and turn it off.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to turn off the charging sound, users often face these problems:

• 🔧 ADB can't see the device → Check drivers, cable and debugging permissions.
• 🔄 The sound returns after the reboot → So the changes weren't applied at the system level (try root method).
• 📱 Apps don't block sound → Disable battery optimization for utility or try other software.
• ⚠️ The phone stopped turning on after editing system files → Restore the backup through TWRP or re-flash the device.

If you are not sure about your actions, it is better to start with the safest methods (MIUI or ADB settings) and then move on to more radical ones.

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The most reliable way without root — ADB-They don't require deep changes in the system, but they deliver a stable result.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions