How to remove vibration on the keyboard Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: the complete guide

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones, but its tactile return when typing can annoy many users.The vibration of the keyboard not only distracts, but also speeds up battery discharge, and in some cases even causes discomfort with prolonged use.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to turn off vibrations, from standard MIUI settings to hidden developer settings, how to deactivate tactile response in Gboard, SwiftKey, and other keyboards, and what to do if the settings reset after the system update.

We will focus on the unique problem of Redmi Note 9 Pro with "double vibration" when the system and keyboard settings are triggered simultaneously, which is characteristic of this model due to the peculiarities of integrating MIUI 12/13 with the Snapdragon 720G hardware platform.

Why does the keyboard vibrate on the Redmi Note 9 Pro?

The vibratory response to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro works on two independent mechanisms:

• 📱 System vibration – controlled by settings MIUI In the section "Sounds and vibrations" is responsible for the tactile recoil when touching the screen as a whole.
• ⌨️ Keyboard vibration – is configured separately in the parameters of the application used (for example, Gboard or SwiftKey.

In practice, this means that even if you turn off vibration in your smartphone settings, the keyboard can continue to vibrate — and vice versa, especially after MIUI updates, when you reset your individual application settings.

Another caveat: The Redmi Note 9 Pro uses a linear vibrator that cannot physically completely "muffle" the tactile signals, so even when you turn off all settings, you can barely notice fluctuations when you dial.

Method 1: Turn off vibration in MIUI settings

Start with the system settings, which is the most reliable method, because it blocks vibration at the firmware level. MIUI 12, 13 and 14:

1. Open the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
2. Scroll down to the Vibration block and select Vibration when touched.
3. Move the slider to the off position.
4. Go back and also turn off Vibration when typing (if the item is available).

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI For Redmi Note 9 Pro, there may be no Vibration when typing. This is not a mistake - in this case, the vibration of the keyboard should be turned off separately in its settings (see Method 2).

Touch vibration off.

Vibration when typing is turned off (if any)

Rebooted phone to apply changes

Checked in 2-3 different applications-->

If the keyboard is still vibrating after that, then the problem is with the settings of the input application itself.

Method 2: Configure vibration in Gboard (standard keyboard)

Google’s Gboard is the standard keyboard on most Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. To turn off the vibration in it:

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in Notes or Messages).
2. Touch the badge. ⚙️ (gear) in the top menu of the keyboard to open the settings.
3. Select Settings → Vibration when pressing the keys.
4. Set the value without vibration.

💡 Useful tip: Gboard also allows you to turn off the sound of the keys in the same menu, which will further save battery power, since the Redmi Note 9 Pro spends up to 3-5% Energy per day on system sounds and vibrations.

If you still feel the vibration in Gboard after turning off, check if you have an additional theme with your own recoil settings installed.

• 🎨 Go to Gboard Settings → Topics.
• 🔍 Make sure you choose a standard theme (material or content) MIUI).
• 🔄 Reboot the keyboard by changing the theme to another and back.

Method 3: Turn off vibration in third-party keyboards (SwiftKey, Fleksy, etc.)

If you use an alternative keyboard, the algorithm will be similar, but with nuances. Consider the popular Microsoft SwiftKey:

1. Open any text field and tap the icon. ⚙️ keyboard.
2. Choose Sound and Vibration.
3. Turn off the Vibration option when pressed.
4. For reliability, also deactivate the sound of the keys.

⚠️ Note: Some keyboards (e.g. Fleksy or Chroom) may request additional permissions to access vibration. If vibration persists after shutdown, check the application permissions in Settings → Annexes → Permit management → Vibration.

Keyboards with advanced settings (such as Grammarly Keyboard) may require:

1. Go to the Application Settings (not through the keyboard, but through the MIUI menu).
2. Find the Additional or System Integration section.
3. Turn off the option to use system vibration.

If you are not sure which keyboard is the default, check this in Settings → System → Language and input → Current keyboard. You can change it to another one.

Method 4: Use Do Not Disturb Mode to Block Vibration

If the keyboard vibration interferes in certain situations (for example, at night or in meetings), you can temporarily turn it off via Do Not Disturb:

1. Open Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Do not disturb.
2. Select the Rules → Add a rule.
3. Set the terms (e.g., Schedule or Manual).
4. In the Vibration section, mark Turn off all vibrations.
5. Save the rule and activate it.

This method is convenient because it allows you to flexibly control the vibration without constantly turning off, for example, you can set up an automatic vibration switchoff:

• 🕒 By time (22:00 to 8:00).
• 📍 By location (at work or at home).
• 📅 Calendar events (during meetings).

🔹 Key takeaway: Do Not Disturb blocks all vibrations on the device, including alarms and notifications. If you only need to turn off the keyboard, use the methods 1-3.

Method 5: Turn off vibration through developer settings (for power users)

If standard methods do not work, you can use hidden MIUI parameters. This method requires caution, as improper changes can lead to malfunctions of the phone.

First, activate the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and click on it 7 times in a row.
3. Enter the device password if required.

Now open Settings → Additional → For developers and follow the following steps:

1. Scroll down to the text entry section.
2. Find the option to turn off vibration when entering (may be called Haptic feedback in English firmware).
3. Activate it.
4. Restart your phone to apply the changes.

⚠️ Attention: The developer menu has a Disable all vibrations option, which will shut down vibrations even for calls and notifications, which can be inconvenient.

If the vibration persists after these manipulations, check if the keyboard conflicts with other system services.

adb shell settings put global haptic_feedback_enabled 0

This command needs to be typed through ADB (Developer Tool) and it completely disables tactile feedback at the Android level, but requires connecting the phone to a computer and installing Platform Tools.

What to do if the vibration returns after the MIUI update

Many Redmi Note 9 Pro users are faced with the fact that after updating the firmware, the vibration settings are reset, which is due to the peculiarities of MIUI, which resets some user parameters to default values when updates.

To prevent the vibration from returning:

1. Create a backup of your settings: 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Backup and reset. 🔄 Select Local Backup and save your current settings.
2. Turn off automatic keyboard updates: 🛑 Go to Google Play, find your keyboard (like Gboard). 🔧 Press three points. → Turn off auto-update.

Use the script to fix settings (for advanced users only):

adb shell cmd overlay enable --user 0 com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_extra_wide_back

This command blocks resetting some interface parameters, but requires root rights.

If the vibration returned after the update, try:

• 🔄 Reinstall the keyboard (reinstall and remove from the Play Market).
• 📲 Reset the application settings (Settings) → Annexes → [keyboard] → Warehouse → Clear the data).
• 🔧 Manually repeat steps from the methods 1-3.

💡 Useful advice: Subscribe to the update channel MIUI For Redmi Note 9 Pro, Xiaomi's official Telegram chat often posts instructions for fixing bugs after updates, including vibration problems.

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard vibration on Redmi Note 9 Pro