How to turn off vibration on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: the full guide

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but its vibrating motor is often uncomfortable. Constant tactile response when typing, notifications or touching the screen can be annoying, especially at night or in quiet rooms. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to adjust the vibration — from standard options on the menu to hidden parameters of the engineering mode.

In this article, we will look at all the possible methods: how to completely turn off the vibration, adjust its intensity or leave it only for important notifications. We will focus on the nuances of MIUI firmware (including the global and Chinese versions), as well as common errors that lead to malfunctions in the vibration engine. If your Redmi Note 8 Pro vibrates spontaneously or too much, here you will find a solution.

Why Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vibrates: the main reasons

Before you turn off the vibration, you need to understand the source of the vibration. In the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the haptic response is performed by a linear vibration motor (LRA), which can be triggered in different scenarios:

• 📱 System notifications — SMS, Calls, notifications from applications (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.).
• ⌨️ Keyboard – vibration when pressing buttons (includes in the keyboard settings).
• 🔄 Tactile response – light vibration when touching the screen (Touch Feedback function in the screen) MIUI).
• 🚨 Emergency signals – for example, when the battery is low or overheating.
• 🎮 Gaming effects – in some games, vibration is used for feedback.

If the smartphone is vibrating for no reason, it could indicate:

• 🔄 Software failure – especially after update MIUI.
• 📱 Hanging apps (often to blame messengers or social networks).
• 🔋 Battery problems – with severe wear and tear, the battery can cause false positives.
• 🛠️ Physical damage – getting moisture or falling smartphone.

⚠️ Attention: If the vibration is accompanied by overheating or spontaneous reboots, this may be a symptom of a malfunction of the motherboard.

Method 1: Turn off vibration in the main MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use standard system options. In MIUI 12/13/14, the path to vibration settings may vary slightly, but the general logic is maintained:

1. Open the settings (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Slip on Vibration.
4. Turn off the sliders: 📳 Vibration when touching – turns off the tactile response of the screen. 🔔 Vibration when calling – removes vibration during incoming calls. 💬 Vibration at notifications – turns off vibration for SMS and push messages.

If you need a partial setup, you can leave the vibration only for calls or important notifications (for example, an alarm clock).

1. Get back to the sound and vibration. → Notifications.
2. Select an app (such as WhatsApp or Mail).
3. Turn off the Vibration slider for unnecessary alerts.

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Is the vibration checked in safe mode (see Method 4)?

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Method 2: Configure the keyboard vibration (Gboard, MIUI Keyboard)

Many users complain about vibrations when typing, and this is set up separately in the keyboard settings. MIUI Keyboard:

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in Notes).
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ (gear on the keyboard → Settings.
3. Go to Additional settings → Vibration when pressed.
4. Select Unplugged or reduce intensity.

For Gboard (keyboard from Google):

1. Open Settings → System → Language and input.
2. Slip on Gboard → Settings.

Method 3: Engineering menu – Hidden vibration settings

For advanced users, you can fine-tune the vibration motor through the CIT, a technique that allows you to change the intensity, duration, and even the frequency of the vibration. Be careful: the wrong parameters can cause malfunctions!

Instructions:

1. Enter the code ##4636##

To reset to factory vibration settings:

1. Return to the main CIT menu.
2. Select Restore Defaults (Restore Defaults).

⚠️ Attention: Changing the parameters in the engineering menu can affect the operation of other sensors (for example, a gyroscope or accelerometer). If after editing the smartphone began to behave unstable, perform a soft reset (Reboot).

Method 4: Safe Mode Check (Diagnostics of Failures)

If the vibration appears on its own (without notifications or touches), the problem may be hidden in a third-party application.

1. Press the power button before the turn off menu appears.
2. Hold and hold the power off icon.
3. In the window that appears, select Safe Mode.
4. Wait until the device restarts (the Safe Mode label appears at the bottom of the screen).

In safe mode, only system applications are running, and if the vibration is gone, there's a problem in one of the installed applications, to find the culprit.

1. Return to normal mode (just reboot your smartphone).
2. Remove newly installed programs alternately, checking for vibration after each removal.
3. Pay attention to messengers (Viber, Telegram) and applications with push notifications.

Resetting instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Slip on Settings Reset.
3. Choose to erase all data.
4. Confirm the action by entering a password.
5. Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with a locked bootloader, a reset may cause you to require you to enter your Mi Account, even if you haven't tied it!

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Method 6: Hardware malfunctions – when you need help from a specialist

If the software didn't work, it could be hardware, and the typical signs of a vibratory motor malfunction are:

• 🔊 Constant vibration without stopping.
• 🔧 Crackling or grinding when shaking the phone.
• 🔥 Overheating in the lower part of the body (where the engine is located).
• 📉 Reduced battery life (motor consumes energy even when switched off).

In such cases, it is required:

1. Diagnostics in the service center - the master will check the power chain of the motor and its physical condition.
2. Replacement of the vibration motor – on the Redmi Note 8 Pro it takes 20-30 minutes and costs ~500-1000 rubles.
3. Motherboard check – if the motor is working but the vibration doesn’t turn off, the problem may be in the controller.

The cost of repair in official Xiaomi services:

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Before visiting the service center, try to record a video demonstrating the problem - this will help the wizard to quickly determine the cause of the malfunction.

FAQ: Frequent questions about vibration on Redmi Note 8 Pro

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On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, you can turn off the vibration completely or adjust it to specific scenarios. Start with standard MIUI settings, and if the problem persists, check the applications in Safe Mode or contact the service.