How to remove vibration on the keyboard Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: the complete guide

Vibration of the keyboard on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 can be a useful feature for those who are used to tactile feedback when typing. However, for many users, it becomes a source of irritation — especially if the smartphone is lying on the table or the vibration is too intense. Fortunately, you can turn it off in several ways, and in this article we will discuss all the current methods for different versions of MIUI and third-party keyboards.

It is important to understand that the vibration setting depends on two factors: the firmware version (MIUI 12, 13 or 14) and the type of keyboard used (standard MIUI-Keyboard or third-party solutions like Google's Gboard, we'll look at both options and tell you what to do if the options you want are suddenly lost after you upgrade.

If you find that vibrations don't turn off using standard methods, don't rush to reset. Perhaps the problem is application conflict or mis-set availability. At the end of this article, you'll find an FAQ that answers the most common questions on the topic.

Why does the vibration of the keyboard interfere?

At first glance, tactile recoil seems to be a harmless function, but in practice, it causes several problems:

• 🔋 Battery consumption: Constant vibration (albeit weak) increases power consumption, especially if you type a lot.
• 📱 Physical discomfort: With prolonged typing, vibration can cause finger fatigue or even headache in sensitive users.
• 🔕 Extraneous sounds: if the phone is on a hard surface, the vibration creates a loud knock, distracting others.
• ⚡ Conflict with other features: On some firmware, keyboard vibrations may interfere with gestures or system alerts.

Also, on the Redmi Note 7 (especially with a worn-out battery), the vibratory motor becomes unstable over time, instead of short pulses, it can emit long “buzzes” – not just an inconvenience, but a sign that the engine requires diagnostics.

⚠️ Attention: if the vibration of the keyboard is accompanied by extraneous noise (screaming, crackling), this may indicate the entry of dust into the vibration module. In this case, it is better to contact the service center, since self-cleaning without experience is fraught with damage to the chips.

Method 1: Turn off vibration in the standard MIUI-keyboard

If you use the default keyboard (designed by Xiaomi for MIUI), you can turn off the vibration right in its settings. The interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the overall algorithm remains the same:

1. Open any application where you can type text (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the input field to make the keyboard appear.
3. Press the gear icon (⚙️) in the top row of the keyboard to open its settings.
4. Go to Keyboard Settings → Sound and Vibration (or Tactile Feedback in New Versions).
5. Turn off the slider next to the Vibration item when pressed (or Vibration Recoil).

In MIUI 14, the path can look like this: Keyboard settings → Additional → Vibration. If you don’t find the right item, try updating the keyboard through Google Play — sometimes Xiaomi carries the options after updates.

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On some versions of MIUI 12, the vibration option is hidden in the "Special Features" section of the system settings, rather than in the keyboard itself. If you didn't find it in the way above, try an alternative method:

1. Open the phone settings → Special features.
2. Go to the Physical buttons → Vibration when pressed.
3. Turn off vibration for all interface elements (this will also block recoil when you press system buttons).

Method 2: Set up vibration in Gboard and other third-party keyboards

If you prefer Gboard (Google keyboard) or other alternatives like SwiftKey, the process of turning off vibration will be different. Consider Gboard, as it is the most popular third-party keyboard among Redmi Note 7 users:

1. Open Phone Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Gboard list and tap it.
3. Select Application Settings (or Open by default if you are using an older version of MIUI).
4. Go to Preferences → Sound when pressed.
5. Turn off the Vibration option when you press the keys.

For SwiftKey, the path will be: SwiftKey Settings → Sound and Vibration → Vibration when pressed. Note that some versions of these keyboards may combine vibration with audio signals – make sure you turn off vibration, not sound.

⚠️ Warning: After you turn off the vibration in Gboard or SwiftKey, check if your settings have reset after you restart your phone. Some versions of these keyboards have a bug that resets the settings when you update your system, so you have to turn off the vibration again.

Method 3: Globally shutting down vibration through system settings

If you want to turn off vibration not only for the keyboard, but for all other interface elements (buttons, notifications, calls), you can use system settings. This method is suitable for those who prefer a complete lack of tactile feedback.

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Select Vibration (or Tactile Effects in newer versions of MIUI).
3. Turn off the vibration slider when touching.
4. To completely disable, also deactivate Call Vibration and Notification Vibration (optional).

Note that this method will affect all system vibrations, including:

• 📞 Vibration on incoming call;
• 🔔 Notifications-on-notifications output;
• 🔙 Tactile feedback when you click on navigation buttons.

If you need to turn off vibrations just for the keyboard, it is better to use the first or second method. Global shutdown is suitable for those who fundamentally dislike any vibration effects on the phone.

What if the vibration option is lost after the MIUI update?

Many Redmi Note 7 users face a problem: after updating the firmware (especially with MIUI 12 on MIUI 13/14), the option to turn off the keyboard vibration disappears from the settings. This is due to the fact that Xiaomi periodically changes the location of the settings or combines them into other sections.

1. Reset keyboard settings: Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management. Find your keyboard (like MIUI Keyboard or Gboard). Press Storage → Clear data. Reboot your phone and check if the vibration option is available.

Installation of an alternative keyboard

If the standard MIUI keyboard does not disable vibration, install Gboard or SwiftKey from Google Play and configure it according to the instructions in Method 2.

Manual editing of system files (for advanced)

If you are confident in your actions, you can turn off the vibration via ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 0

This command will turn off all tactile feedback in the system. Be careful - improper use of ADB can lead to crashes.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI o oscillation of the keyboard has become incorrect (for example, it is delayed or too long), this may be due to the optimization of the firmware for the new hardware. MIUI or waiting for a patch from Xiaomi.

Additional tips for working with the keyboard on the Redmi Note 7

In addition to turning off the vibration, the Redmi Note 7 can be customized to make your keyboard more comfortable to use.

• ⚡ Change the height of the keyboard: in the settings of most keyboards (including: MIUI And Gboard, there's a sizing option, which is useful if you're uncomfortable typing with one hand.
• 🎨 Customize the theme: dark keyboard theme reduces eye strain at night. Gboard can even download your own wallpaper.
• 🔍 Enable gestures: in the keyboard settings → Gestures can be activated to swipe for quick input (e.g. swipe from Q to W for the word "hello").
• 🔊 Turn off the keys: if the vibration is turned off, but the sound of pressing is annoying, it can also be removed in the keyboard settings.

If you often write in several languages, MIUI-The keyboard has a convenient quick switching function: just swipe your finger on the space left or right. To activate, go to the keyboard Settings. → Languages and layout → Language switching.

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If the keyboard starts to “swalt” (the vibration is working chaotically), try clearing its cache. Go to Settings → Applications → MIUI Keyboard → Storage → Clear the cache.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to turn off the keyboard vibration, Redmi Note 7 users often make a few common mistakes, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

Another common problem is when the keyboard vibration is triggered by a delay, which is usually due to overloading of the processor (for example, if many applications are open at the same time).

1. Close all background applications through Recent Tasks.
2. Clean up RAM with a built-in cleaner (Security → Cleaning).
3. If the problem persists, try turning off animation in Developer Settings (set Windows Animation and Switch to Disabled Animation).

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If neither of these methods helped to turn off the vibration, the problem is likely to be the firmware itself, which leaves two options: wait for the MIUI update or switch to custom firmware (like LineageOS).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions