How to remove vibration on Xiaomi 10S and Redmi Note: the complete guide

Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones offer a wealth of tactile feedback functionality that is designed to improve the user experience. However, for many owners of models like the Xiaomi 10S or the Redmi Note series, constant vibration when typing becomes intrusive and quickly drains the battery. Keyboard vibration is just one of many sources of tactile signals that can be annoying in a quiet environment or while working.

Users often find themselves in a situation where standard settings seem confusing and vibrations continue to occur in the most unexpected places of the interface. The tactile response in the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS is distributed across different menus, and finding the right switch is not easy. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off vibration, from simple keyboard settings to deep system parameters.

It’s worth noting that completely disabling the tactile sensations can make smartphone use less informative.Tactile recoil helps to understand that the button was pressed, especially on the touch screen without the physical home button. However, if you decide to get rid of this effect for the sake of silence or energy savings, below are detailed instructions for Xiaomi and Redmi devices.

Disabling the vibration of the Gboard and MIUI keyboard

The most common source of annoying vibrations is the keyboard. Xiaomi smartphones often use Google's Gboard or its own MIUI Keyboard by default. The process of turning them off is slightly different, but both are fairly easy to implement. You need to get into the settings of the input application itself first.

If you use a standard keyboard from Xiaomi, go to the Settings menu of your smartphone, find the Additional section and select Language and input. Here you will need to click on Keyboard Management, and then select the MIUI Keyboard Settings. In the menu that opens, look for the section related to preferences or audio.

For Gboard users, the path will be different. Open any application that requires text input to make the keyboard appear. Click on the gear icon in the top panel of the keyboard or go through Settings → Additional settings → Languages and input → Keyboard Management → Gboard. From the settings menu, select Preferences and find the Vibration switch when pressed.

• 📱 On Gboard, the vibratory slider often has a timer – reduce it to 0ms for a complete shutdown.
• ⌨️ In the keyboard MIUI The option may be called “key vibration” or “tactile recoil".
• 🔊 Check the system’s sound settings as well, as sometimes sound and vibration are linked.
• 🔄 After changing the settings, restart the device to apply the changes to all applications.

⚠️ Note: On some versions of the firmware MIUI Keyboard settings may be reset after system updates. If the vibration returns on its own, check the settings again.

System vibration and tactile response setting

Beyond the keyboard, the Xiaomi 10S or Redmi Note vibrates when touching system buttons, locking the screen, and other interface actions, and these options are managed primarily through the audio settings menu, allowing you to flexibly configure tactile effects without turning off important notifications.

To access these settings, go to Settings, then select Sound and Vibration. In this menu, scroll down to Vibration or Additional Sound Settings (depending on the version of the shell), and here you will find the Touch Vibration Switch, which is responsible for the interface's response to your actions.

Owners of newer models, such as the Xiaomi 10S with a powerful linear motor, may notice that even when the keyboard vibration is turned off, the light taps remain. This is due to the work of the Haptic Engine, which can be integrated deeper into the system, in such cases it is useful to use the function of "Silence Mode" or "Do not disturb" by adjusting them accordingly.

Special attention should be paid to the Vibration section in silent mode. Often users confuse these settings, believing that if they turn off the sound, they will turn off all vibrations. However, the phone can continue to vibrate when calling or notifications if this option is activated. Make sure that the sliders are adjusted to your current needs.

Vibration management of notifications and applications

A common problem is vibration from specific applications, such as instant messengers or social networks. Xiaomi's system settings allow you to control this in detail. You can prevent any application from using a vibrator even if the overall vibration is on.

To do this, open Settings and go to Notifications and Status bar (or just Notifications). Select Notification Management and find the app you want to use, such as Telegram or WhatsApp. Inside the app settings, click Other Notifications or All Categories where you can tick Vibration.

Alternatively, go to the app menu. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find the program you want, and select Notifications, and you can flexibly configure what events will trigger a tactile response, which is especially useful for games or work chats where constant vibrations interfere with concentration.

Do Not Disturb and Special Opportunities

For situations where complete silence and no vibration is required, Xiaomi has a Do Not Disturb mode, which can be activated through the notification curtain or in the audio settings, which blocks all calls, messages and tactile signals, except those added in the exceptions.

In Settings → Sound and Vibration → Don’t disturb, you can set a schedule for this mode, for example, the phone will automatically switch to full silence at night, which is a great way not only to remove the vibration, but also to protect your sleep from unnecessary interruptions.

There is also a Special Options section, which sometimes contains duplicate or enhanced vibration settings. Depending on the version of MIUI, you can find alarm clock or timer vibration settings that are not always obvious in the main menus.

• 🌙 Do Not Disturb Mode can be set to automatically turn on on on schedule.
• 🔔 In the exceptions of the mode, you can leave important contacts that can be reached even when the vibration is turned off.
• ⏰ The vibration setting for the alarm clock is checked separately, as it often works regardless of the general settings.

⚠️ Note: If Do Not Disturb mode is enabled, you may miss an emergency call. Make sure that the exceptions are set to close contacts or repetitive calls.

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Use the Pocket Mode feature in the special features settings to prevent accidental vibration in your pocket when the screen is locked.

Specificity of Xiaomi 10S and Redmi Note models

Xiaomi 10S features advanced stereo speakers and a high-quality linear vibration motor, which makes the tactile sensations more pronounced than budget models. Owners of this device may notice that even the minimum vibration settings are felt quite strongly, in such cases, it is recommended not just to turn off the vibration, but to reduce its intensity, if such an option is available in the firmware version.

The Redmi Note series (especially the Note 10, 11, 12 and later) runs on different versions of the shell, where menus may differ. In some regions, the Redmi Note has global firmware, where the path to vibration settings is standard, while on the Chinese versions (China ROM) menus may be deeper. For the Chinese versions, you may need to look for More sound settings in the audio section.

If you upgraded to HyperOS, the interface of the settings might have changed. The new shell combines sound and tactile control into more logical groups. Look for the Sound and Tactile Effects section, where the vibration sliders are brought to the forefront for user convenience.

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On linear motor models (like the Xiaomi 10S), the vibration is felt stronger, so even short pulses can seem long – reduce the response time in the keyboard settings.

Solving problems with phantom vibration

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the phone vibrates for no apparent reason, even when all settings are turned off, this can be a sign of a software failure or application conflict, first of all you need to check whether any background process is running that requires attention.

Try rebooting the device to Safe Mode, press the off button, and when the off icon appears on the screen, press and hold it. If the vibration stops in Safe Mode, then the problem is in the third-party app. Remove the recently installed programs one by one until you find the culprit.

In rare cases, you may need to reset to factory settings. Before that, be sure to back up all the important data. Reset will return all system parameters, including hidden vibration settings, to the original state, which often solves the problem of software glitches.