How to remove vibration on the keyboard Xiaomi Mi 9: all the ways (including hidden)

The keyboard vibrating on the Xiaomi Mi 9 is not something everyone likes. For some, tactile typing seems convenient, but many users find it annoying, especially if the smartphone is lying on the table or the vibration is triggered with a delay. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to disable this option, both through standard MIUI settings and using third-party tools.

In this article, we will discuss all possible methods, from basic to little-known, including settings for the system keyboard MIUI, Gboard (Google) and SwiftKey (Microsoft), and you will learn what to do if the vibration returns after a system update or reset, and pay special attention to the nuances of the firmware MIUI 10-14, as the location of the options may vary.

Before you start settings, make sure that the problem is in the keyboard: sometimes vibrations are caused by notifications or system failures. If you are sure that the source is a tactile response when dialing, choose the appropriate method below.

1.Switch off vibration in the standard MIUI keyboard

Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone uses the branded keyboard from MIUI by default. To turn off vibration in it, follow the following steps:

1. Open any application where the keyboard appears (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard panel to go to its settings.
3. Select the MIUI keyboard settings (or additional settings depending on the firmware version).
4. Find the Vibration section when pressed (may be called the Tactile response) and move the slider to the off position.

If your version of MIUI doesn’t have a direct vibration switch, try an alternative path:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → System and device → Language and input.
• 🔍 Find it in the keyboard list MIUI and tap her.
• 🔧 Open the Advanced Settings → Vibration.

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If after turning off the vibration still works, try to restart the smartphone – sometimes the settings are applied only after the reboot.

On MIUI 12+ firmware, the path may be different: the developers have moved some options to the Sound and Vibration submenu. If you do not find the right item, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).

2. Vibration setting in Gboard (Google keyboard)

Many Xiaomi Mi 9 users install Gboard as an alternative to the standard keyboard, to turn off vibration in it:

1. Open any text box and call Gboard.
2. Tap the tripod badge (⋮) orgs (⚙️) keyboard.
3. Select Settings → Input settings.
4. Find the Vibration option when pressed and deactivate it.

In the new versions of Gboard (2023-2026), the path may look like this:

• 🔹 Settings → Pressed sound → Vibration.
• 🔹 If you don’t have an option, update your keyboard via Google Play.

Note that the default vibration is turned off in Gboard, but sometimes it turns on after the updates. If you haven't changed the settings, but the vibration has appeared, check if the settings are lost.

Make sure Gboard is installed as default keyboard |

Update the app to the latest version|

Reboot your smartphone after the changes |

Check the settings in the section "Sound and vibration" MIUI-->

3. Turn off vibration in SwiftKey (Microsoft keyboard)

SwiftKey is another popular keyboard that is often installed on the Xiaomi Mi 9.

1. Run SwiftKey in any text field.
2. Press the gear icon (⚙️) orrow (↗️) settings-access.
3. Go to Sound and Vibration (or Tactile Feedback).
4. Turn off the Vibration slider when pressed.

In some versions of SwiftKey, the option is hidden deeper in the menu.

• 🔎 Use search by keyboard settings (magnifying glass icon).
• 📲 Check the section Additional or Personalization.

Attention! In SwiftKey, vibration can be tied to the theme of the design, and if you're using a custom theme, try resetting it to a standard one, which sometimes solves the problem.

4. Reset keyboard settings to factory

If the vibration doesn’t turn off through the menu or returns after a reboot, try resetting the keyboard settings.

• 🔄 Options are grey and inactive.
• 🔧 Settings are lost after the update MIUI.
• 📱 Vibration only works in some applications.

Instructions for discharge:

1. Go to Settings → System and Device → Language and Enter.
2. Select your keyboard (such as the MIUI or Gboard keyboard).
3. Find Reset Settings or Restore by default.
4. Confirm the action.

After resetting, all personal settings (including dictionaries and themes) will be deleted, but the vibration will turn off. If the problem persists, move to the next method.

5. Disabling vibration through MIUI system settings

Sometimes the keyboard's vibration is controlled not only by its own settings, but also by MIUI's global settings, to turn it off completely:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Choose Vibration (or Tactile Feedback).
3. Turn off the Vibration option when touching.

This method will turn off vibration in all applications, including system notifications. If you need to leave vibration for calls or messages, use more point settings:

Important: On some MIUI firmware, the "Touch Vibration" option is hidden in developer mode. To enable it, go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.

6. Problems after MIUI update: what to do?

MIUI updates often reset user settings, including vibration settings, if the keyboard vibrates again after the update:

1. Check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone. If it's MIUI 12+, the path to keyboard settings may have changed.
2. Clear the cache of system applications: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points (⋮) → Show system-based → keyboard MIUI → Clear the cache
3. If the problem persists, try rolling back to the previous version of the keyboard (via APKMirror) or install the beta version from Google Play.

Attention! MIUI 13/14 firmware with Android 12/13 may require additional permission to change system settings. If there is an error when you turn off the vibration, give the keyboard the right via Settings → Apps → Permissions → Special Rights.

7. Alternative methods: ADB and third-party utilities

If the standard methods do not work, you can use them. ADB-It's a way of using teams or specialized applications that's suitable for advanced users.

Disconnection via ADB:

1. Install ADB on your PC and connect Xiaomi Mi 9 over USB (with debugging enabled).
2. The command is: adb shell settings put system. haptic_feedback_enabled 0
3. For the keyboard. MIUI Additional: adb shell settings put secure vibrate_on 0

If ADB seems complicated, try apps like Disable Haptic Feedback (requires root) or Shizuku for managing settings without superuser rights.

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ADB-commands will turn off vibration at the system level, but may affect other functions (e.g., vibration when unlocked.

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard vibration on Xiaomi Mi 9