Modern smartphones, including the popular Redmi Note 9 lineup, feature tactile responses that are designed to improve the user experience. However, for many Xiaomi device owners, constant vibration every time you press the screen becomes not just useless, but openly annoying function, it not only distracts when typing, but also significantly affects the overall noise level in quiet rooms.
The problem is that the tactile recoil settings in the MIUI shell are scattered across different menus, and finding the right switch the first time can be difficult. Users often confuse system vibration, keyboard response and vibration when dialing. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to turn off the sound and tactile response on your device.
We will look at standard methods through system settings, delve into the parameters of the Gboard keyboard itself, and also touch on more complex cases that require the use of an engineering menu.
Disabling system vibration in Android settings
The first step for a Redmi Note 9 owner is to check the overall system settings, which is where the basic response of the device to any user action, including touching the interface, is adjusted. Often users look for a solution in apps, forgetting that the root of the problem lies deeper in the system parameters of Android.
You should first go to the main settings menu, find the Sound and Vibration section, depending on the version of MIUI firmware, this item may be simply called "Sound" or combined with notification settings, and this is where the main levers for controlling tactile effects are concentrated.
Within this menu, look for a slider or switch that vibrates when you touch, and it can be labeled "Touch Vibration," "Tactile Response," or "Vibrate on touch." If this is active, your phone will vibrate every time you interact with the interface elements, which creates a "trembling" sensation when you print.
Also in this section, there's a lot of customization for system sounds, so even if you turn off the vibration, click sounds can be saved, make sure that the System Sounds switch is also inactive, which ensures that you don't hear the characteristic tapping when you type in.
⚠️ Attention: Disabling system vibration can affect navigation. Some users are used to feeling a response when returning to menus or folding applications, and its absence may seem strange at first.
After making changes, it is recommended to close all open applications and check the result in any text editor. If the vibration has disappeared, but returns in certain applications, then the settings should be searched inside the programs themselves.
Setting up the Gboard keyboard settings
Xiaomi smartphones have Google’s Gboard keyboard installed by default, and it has its own vibration-independent app. Even if you’ve turned off the tactile response completely, Gboard can continue to vibrate every time you press virtual buttons.
To access these settings, open any application that requires text input, such as Messages or Notes. When the keyboard appears, look for the gear icon on the top bar. If it's not there, press and hold the comma or emoji button until the settings menu opens.
In the menu that opens, select Settings, then go to Preferences, and that's where the key switch is Vibration when you press the keys, and by moving the slider, you can not only turn the function on or off, but also adjust the duration of the tactile response.
Setting the vibration duration to 0 ms actually turns it off, but visually the slider can stay on. For complete comfort, it is recommended to turn off the switch, and in this section you can turn off the keystroke sound, which often comes in tandem with the vibration.
- 📱 Open any application to enter text.
- ⚙️ Click on the gear icon on the keyboard panel.
- 🔊 Go to the "Preferences" section".
- 🚫 Turn off the option "Vibration when pressing the keys".
It’s important to note that Gboard app updates can reset some user settings or change menu layout. If you don’t find the items described, check for updates in the Google Play store or try to find the Sound and Vibration section in the main keyboard settings menu.
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If you often type with one hand, try turning on the Floating Keyboard mode in the Gboard settings.This won’t take away the vibration, but will make typing easier on the Redmi Note 9’s larger screens.
Vibration management through CIT’s engineering menu
In rare cases, standard settings fail to produce the desired result, or the vibration becomes intrusive due to software failures. For such situations, Xiaomi smartphones have a hidden CIT (Customer Integration Test) engineering menu, which allows you to control hardware components at a deeper level.
To enter this menu, open the Phone app and dial the special code ##6484##. The device will automatically go into testing mode. Here are a lot of items that check the screen, speakers, sensors and, of course, the vibrator.
Find a Vibrator or Vibration item on the list, and if you click on it, you can test the engine, some firmware versions have calibration or forced shutdown options, and be careful that changing the settings in this menu can affect other system functions.
If you find that the vibration in the engineering menu is not working correctly (for example, too long or intermittent), this may indicate a need to reset the settings or even a hardware problem.
| Parameter | Standard value | Recommended value | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| System vibration. | Included. | Off. | Disables interface response |
| Gboard vibe | Included. | Off. | Takes away the jitters when printing |
| Duration of response | Medium | 0 ms. | Minimizes delay |
| Keyboard sound | Included. | Off. | Makes the set silent |
⚠️ Note: Do not change the settings in the engineering menu CIT, If you're not sure what they're doing, miscalibrating sensors or speakers can cause your smartphone to malfunction.
Specificity of the vibrating motor in the Redmi Note 9
The Redmi Note 9 has a linear vibrator that is different from the old eccentric mechanisms, and it can give out sharper, shorter pulses, which is why the vibration on the keyboard can feel not like a long shiver, but like a series of sharp, unpleasant bumps.
Understanding the physics of the process helps you understand why simply lowering the volume doesn't always help. Vibration in Xiaomi is often tied to the volume of media or a call, but in newer versions of MIUI, these parameters are separated, but it's worth checking if you have the maximum volume that amplifies the amplitude of the motor oscillations.
Also, consider that the vibration force can be affected by the mounted case. Dense silicone or metal bumpers can dampen some frequencies and amplify others, creating a resonating effect. If the vibration seems too strong, try removing the protective case and checking the keyboard without it.
Alternative keyboards and third-party solutions
If the standard Gboard keyboard seems too difficult to set up or continues to cause inconvenience, there is always the option to install an alternative solution. Google Play Store offers many keyboards where tactile response management is implemented more easily.
Popular alternatives like Yandex Keyboard, SwiftKey or TouchPal have their own vibration engines, and in their settings you can often find more flexible force sliders and vibration durations that overlap Android system settings.
When you install a new keyboard, MIUI will request full access permission, which is a standard procedure required for the input function to work, and once the new keyboard is activated, the old Gboard settings will no longer work, and you can adjust the response from scratch.
- 📥 Download your favorite keyboard from Play Market.
- 🔐 Give the necessary permissions in the settings menu.
- ⚙️ Go to the settings of the new keyboard.
- 🔇 Find and disable Vibration and Sound".
Using third-party keyboards can also solve the problem if the standard Gboard app is not running smoothly on your firmware version. Often, third-party software developers are quicker to respond to specific model bugs, such as the Redmi Note 9.
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The impact of energy saving modes and "Do not disturb"
Xiaomi’s energy saving mode is a powerful tool that limits the background processes and some functions to extend battery life. In some scenarios, activating this mode can automatically turn off the tactile response as the vibrator consumes energy.
Check the battery settings in Battery and Performance. If Power Saving or Ultra Saving is enabled, try switching to Balanced or Performance and rechecking the vibration settings. Sometimes the system forgets your preferences when switching modes.
Do Not Disturb can also block keyboard vibration if specified in its advanced settings, which is designed to be silent, so it often suppresses all sound and tactile signals except for alarms and emergency calls.
To set up this mode, go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Don’t Disturb. Make sure there are no active restrictions on text input. However, if your goal is just to remove the vibration, it’s easier to do it through the keyboard settings than to keep your phone silent all the time.
⚠️ Warning: Power saving mode can not only turn off vibration, but also slow down the processor.This can lead to delays in printing (lags), which will make typing uncomfortable even without vibration.
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The most reliable way to remove vibration is to turn it off directly in the settings of the keyboard application, since system settings can be overwritten by other services.