How to turn off keyboard vibration on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Why does the keyboard vibration on Xiaomi annoy users?

Vibration response when pressing keys is a feature that should improve the tactile perception of typing. However, in practice, many owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO are faced with the fact that the vibration is too intense, distracts or even discharges the battery faster, especially on budget models, where the vibrator motor is not always perfectly calibrated.

The problem is compounded by the fact that different versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and different keyboards (standard Mi Keyboard or Gboard) have different ways to turn off vibration, and after system updates, settings can be reset, and the vibration is turned on again without the user’s knowledge. This article will help you understand how to permanently remove vibration on the Xiaomi keyboard, regardless of the model and firmware version.

Before we get to the instructions, it’s worth clarifying: keyboard vibration and system vibration (when you touch the screen) are different settings. Turning off one doesn’t always affect the other. If you need to remove vibration only when typing, follow these guidelines.

Method 1: Turn off vibration in a standard MIUI keyboard

If you use the Mi Keyboard (which is the default keyboard on all Xiaomi smartphones), the easiest way to turn off the vibration is through its settings.

1. Open any application where you can type text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the text input field to make the keyboard appear.
3. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the top row of the keyboard to open its settings.
4. Select Keyboard Settings (or Additional Settings, depending on the MIUI version).
5. Scroll down and find the Vibration option when pressed (or Tactile response).
6. Move the slider to the off position.

If your MIUI version does not have this option, then the keyboard uses system vibration settings, in which case you go to Method 3, which describes how to turn off vibration at the system level.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure the keyboard is updated to the latest version

Close all applications that use the keyboard

Make a backup copy of the settings (optional)-->

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) POCO X3 Pro) after the keyboard has turned off the vibration, the tactile response in other system menus may disappear. MIUI, which is corrected only by resetting the keyboard settings.

Method 2: Turn off vibration in Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Many Xiaomi users prefer Gboard over the standard keyboard for its advanced features, in which case the vibration is turned off separately:

1. Open the phone settings.
2. Go to System and Device → Language and Entering → Virtual Keyboard.
3. Select Gboard from the list of installed keyboards.
4. Press Settings (or Settings).
5. Open the Sound section when pressed (or tactile response).
6. Turn off the options Vibration when pressed and Sound when pressed.

If Gboard doesn’t have a separate point for vibration, check the general audio settings in the app. Sometimes the vibration is tied to system sounds and can only be turned off through Settings → Sound and Vibration.

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Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Other (SwiftKey, Fleksy, etc.)

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Gboard is frequently updated via Google Play, and after updates, settings may be reset. To avoid this, pin the keyboard version in the Google Play Store settings (open the Gboard page, click three dots → Disable Auto Update).

Method 3: Disabling System Vibration in MIUI

If the keyboard doesn't go off vibration through its settings, it's controlled by system parameters.

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Find the Vibration (or Tactile Response) section.
3. Turn off the Vibration option when touching.
4. Important: Do not turn off Vibration when calling or Notification Vibration if you need them.

On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13 for Xiaomi 11T), the system vibration is divided into several types:

• 📱 Vibration when pressing the screen – responsible for the response when touching outside the keyboard.
• ⌨️ Vibration when entering text - controls the keyboard.
• 🔔 Notification Vibration – Does Not Affect Text Type.

Turn off only the second item so you don’t lose tactile feedback on other menus.

Method 4: Use Do Not Disturb Mode to Temporarily Shut Down

If vibration is only needed in certain situations (such as work or night), you can use the Do Not Disturb mode.

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the mode manually or set up a schedule.
3. In the Rules section, select Turn off vibration.

This is a good way to do this if the keyboard vibration is temporarily interfering, but it turns off all vibration on the device, including notifications and alarms, and it's best to use previous methods to make a permanent decision.

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If the keyboard becomes less responsive after the vibration is turned off, try turning on the option to Show the presses in its settings, which will visually highlight the keys when you touch, compensating for the lack of tactile response.

Method 5: Reset keyboard settings to factory

If none of these things worked, maybe the keyboard settings are damaged, and then resetting:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Mi Keyboard (or Gboard) and open the page.
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action. Attention: this will delete all user dictionaries and settings!
5. After reset, open the keyboard again and set it up again, turning off the vibration.

This method also helps if the vibration turns on on itself after the MIUI updates, but keep in mind that after the reset, you will have to add the saved words and phrases to the keyboard vocabulary.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Resetting keyboard data can cause the keyboard to malfunction, in which case reinstall the keyboard through the Google Play Store or return to the factory version via Settings. → Annexes → Three points. → Show system-based → Mi Keyboard → Remove updates.

Additional tips: how to make typing more comfortable

Turning off vibration is only part of setting up a handy keyboard. Here are some more tips for Xiaomi:

• 🎨 Dark Keyboard Theme: In the Mi Keyboard or Gboard settings, choose a dark style to reduce eye strain when typing at night.
• 🔍 Auto-Replacement and Prediction: Turn Off Aggressive Auto-Adjustment in Keyboard Settings → Text input → Auto-replacement if it interferes.
• ⚡ Gestures: In Gboard, enable Gesture (swipe) for quick one-handed typing.
• 🔊 Pressing: If the vibration is distracting but you want to keep the feedback, turn on the keys instead.

On smartphones Xiaomi with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or POCO F4 GT) Long-term use of a white-backed keyboard can cause pixel burnout, so to avoid this, set a dark theme of the keyboard and reduce the time it takes to illuminate the keys in its settings.

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If the keyboard vibration returns after the phone has restarted, check if the device has any applications to “optimize” the system (for example, Security or Clean Master).

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard vibration on Xiaomi