How to Remove Keyboard Vibration on Xiaomi 11S: From Standard Settings to Hidden MIUI Features

Xiaomi 11S is a flagship smartphone with a premium build, but even in it, some users experience an annoying vibration when typing. The tactile response of the keyboard, which should make printing easier, often turns into a source of discomfort, from excessive noise to premature wear of the vibrator motor. In this article, we will examine all possible ways to turn off vibration, from basic MIUI settings to advanced methods using ADB and third-party utilities.

It’s important to understand that vibration on the Xiaomi 11S can come from three sources: the Gboard system keyboard (if installed), the standard MIUI keyboard, or third-party applications like SwiftKey. We’ll look at the solutions for each case, and also tell you how to fully deactivate the vibrator motor for all system events – if you need absolute silence.

1.Switch off vibration in the standard MIUI keyboard

By default, the Xiaomi 11S uses the proprietary MIUI keyboard, where the vibration is switched on automatically.

1. Open any field to enter text (such as notes or a message).
2. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) keyboard.
3. Go to the keyboard settings → Sound and vibration.
4. Turn off the Vibration slider when pressed.

If you don't have Sound and Vibration, you have a different default keyboard (see next section). Also note that some versions of MIUI 13/14 may call this option Tactile Feedback.

Important nuance: after the update MIUI Keyboard settings may be reset. To avoid this, record the current settings through Settings. → Annexes → Application management → keyboard → Storage → Clear the cache (but not the data!).

2. Vibration setting in Gboard (Google Keyboard)

If you prefer Gboard, the algorithm will be different, and this keyboard offers more flexible vibration settings, including adjusting the response force:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → System system → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → Gboard.
• 🔊 Select Settings → Pressed sound.
• 📳 Turn off Vibration when pressed or move the intensity slider 0%.
• 🔄 To apply the changes, restart the keyboard (close all text-input applications).

Gboard also has a hidden Long Vibration feature that is responsible for the duration of the response, which can be found in Additional Settings → Vibration. If this parameter is active, even at a minimum force, the vibration will be felt longer.

⚠️ Note: In some regional versions of Xiaomi 11S (For example, in China, Gboard may not be installed by default. To activate it, download the app from Google Play and assign the default keyboard to Settings. → Language and input.

3. Checking of third-party keyboards (SwiftKey, Fleksy, etc.)

The side of the keyboard often has its own vibration mechanisms that are independent of the system settings of MIUI. For example, in SwiftKey, vibration is switched on separately:

1. Open the SwiftKey app from the app menu.
2. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
3. Turn off the vibration when you press the keys.

For Fleksy or other keyboards, the path may be different, but the principle is the same: look for the Sound/Vibration or Tactile Feedback section. If you don't have that option, check the app's permissions: sometimes the vibration is blocked at the Android level.

Make sure the keyboard is installed as the main one

Check the vibration settings in the application itself

Update the keyboard to the latest version

Reboot the smartphone after the changes-->

On Xiaomi 11S with MIUI 14+ firmware, some third-party keyboards may conflict with system vibration services. If vibration remains after switching off, try temporarily disabling keyboard battery optimization in Settings → Battery → Battery → Battery Optimization.

4. Completely shutting down vibration through system settings

If the vibration persists even after the keyboard is turned off, the problem could be with Android’s global settings. On Xiaomi 11S, it’s regulated like this:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Select Vibration (or Tactile Feedback in newer versions of MIUI).
3. Turn off the sliders: 📱 Vibration on touch (responsible for system events) ⌨️ Keyboard vibration (if any)

On some firmware, these settings may be hidden. To unlock them, activate Developer Mode:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.
2. Click on the MIUI version 7 times in a row until you become a developer!
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Find Turn off absolute volume and turn off vibration when touched (if any).

Step 2: Commands to turn off vibrations:

adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 0


adb shell settings put system vibration_intensity 0

These commands completely disable tactile feedback at the system level, so if you want to return the vibration, replace 0 with 1.

Alternatively, you can edit a build.prop file, which is risky, requires root rights, but gives you maximum control.

ro.vendor.vibrator.haptic_feedback_support=false

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing build.prop can lead to bootloop (locked smartphone turn on).Before changes, back up through TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool.

6. Reset keyboard settings to factory

If the vibration comes after an update or a crash, resetting the keyboard will help, and it won't delete your data, but it will bring all the parameters back out of the box.

For the standard MIUI keyboard:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI (or Input Method) keyboard.
3. Select Storage. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

For Gboard:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Gboard → Storage.
2. Click Clear the cache and Clear the data.
3. After restarting, reset the keyboard.

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If the vibration is back after reset, try installing the Microsoft SwiftKey keyboard – it has more flexible vibration settings and often works more stable than standard solutions.

7. Hardware problems: when the vibration does not turn off

If none of the methods worked, the reason may be a hardware failure:

Faulty vibromotor (for example, after falling or getting moisture).

Firmware conflict (especially after unofficial updates)

- Sticking contacts on the board.

How to diagnose:

• 🔍 Check if the smartphone vibrates in other events (calls, notifications) and if so, the problem is with the keyboard settings.
• 🛠️ If the vibration is constant (even without pressing) - this is a sign of a closure of the vibromotor.
• 📉 Install Phone Doctor Plus and run the vibrator test.

In case of hardware malfunction, contact the Xiaomi service center. Replacing the vibromotor on the Xiaomi 11S costs 800-1500 rubles (depending on the region). Self-repair is not recommended - the engine is soldered to the motherboard.

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If the keyboard vibration is accompanied by extraneous sounds (squeaking, crackling) – this is a 100% hardware problem. immediately stop using your smartphone and contact the service to avoid damage to the board.

FAQ: Frequent questions about vibration on Xiaomi 11S