How to remove vibration when typing on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Owners of the popular Redmi Note 4 series often experience the intrusive tactile response that occurs every time they press virtual keys, a feature that developers conceive to confirm input can be annoying in real life, especially if you prefer to type in silence or in a public place, and the vibration of the keyboard is not only distracting, but also consumes battery power, which is critical for devices with a new battery.

Fortunately, MIUI provides flexible tools to control haptic feedback, allowing you to completely disable this effect without losing the functionality of the device. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available methods, from simple settings in the menu to deep optimization of the system. On Redmi Note 4, keyboard vibration control is divided between the settings of the input application itself and the system parameters of the sound.

We'll look at the nuances of the standard Google Gboard keyboard, which is most often installed by default, and also touch on the questions of system interface sounds. Understanding these differences will help you customize the gadget as comfortably as possible. Let's move on to specific actions to eliminate unnecessary tactile feedback.

Turning off vibrations in Google Gboard settings

The most common way to type text on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is Google’s Gboard keyboard, which is responsible for tactile response in most cases. To remove the annoying shivering, you need to go to the deep menu of the settings of the app itself, not just the general settings of the phone.

First, open any application that requires text input, such as notes or messages, to call the keyboard on the screen. Find the gear icon on the top toolbar or press the comma key to get into the Settings menu. If there is no icon, go through Settings → Additional Settings → Language and input on Android.

In the menu that opens, select Preferences or Settings, and you're interested in the section related to tactile recoil, find the Vibration slider when you press the keys, and move it to the inactive position, which will instantly stop vibration when you print.

It’s worth noting that updating the app can reset some user preferences, so if the vibration reappears after the Google Play update, the procedure must be repeated, and you can adjust the vibration duration in this section if you don’t like to completely disable it, but the Redmi Note 4 works best with a complete ban.

⚠️ Note: In some versions of the firmware MIUI Keyboard settings can be duplicated in the system menu. If the change in the settings in the application did not work, check the system input settings described in the next section.

System settings of sound and vibration MIUI

The MIUI Operating Shell has its own tactile response management priorities that can overlap the settings of individual applications. On the Redmi Note 4, there is a separate parameter responsible for vibrating the interface as a whole, including typing, unless it is overridden by the keyboard.

To access these options, open the main Settings menu and find the Sound and Vibration section. Scroll down to the optional or touch vibration block, and you can have a touch vibration switch or a touch response switch.

Disabling this setting affects all system sounds and vibrations, including clicking navigation buttons and keyboards. System vibration on older Xiaomi devices often works in conjunction with sound effects, so turning off one can affect the other.

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
• 🔍 Find Vibration by touch or System Vibration.
• 🚫 Turn the switch to the off position.
• ✅ Check the result in any text field.

It’s important to understand that global system vibration shutdowns can make the interface less responsive for some users.However, for the Redmi Note 4, this is often the only way to remove the residual jitter that persists even after setting up the Gboard.

Use of the “Do Not Disturb” and “Silence” mode

If you need to temporarily remove vibrations, such as during a meeting or in a movie theater, there is no need to go into deep settings. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 features fast use cases that block all audio and tactile signals.

Do Not Disturb completely ignores incoming calls and notifications, and also turns off the keyboard vibration, which can be activated via the control panel (top-down swipe) or through the Settings menu → Sound and vibration → Do Not Disturb. This is a temporary solution that is ideal for specific situations.

There is also a No Sound mode that turns off media sounds and calls, but can leave the vibration on unless this is prohibited in its advanced settings. For complete comfort, it is better to combine these modes with manually turning off tactile response in the keyboard.

Using sound profiles is a quick way to adapt the Redmi Note 4 to your current environment, but remember that once you leave Do Not Disturb mode, the keyboard vibration settings can return to their previous values if they have not been changed radically.

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Set up automatic Do Not Disturb mode on schedule in the MIUI settings so that the phone itself goes into quiet mode at night or while working.

Third-party keyboards as an alternative

If standard methods don’t work well or if Gboard seems overloaded, it’s worth considering installing an alternative keyboard.The Google Play Store offers a variety of solutions that have more flexible tactile response settings.

Popular alternatives such as SwiftKey or Yandex Keyboard allow you to fine-tune the force and duration of the vibration, and in some cases completely ignore the system prohibitions on vibration, if allowed to use a fir.

Once you have installed the new keyboard, activate it in the system. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → Keyboard management and activate the switch opposite the new application. Then select it as the default input method.

• 📥 Download the keyboard app from Play Market.
• ⚙️ Activate it in the Language and Entering section.
• 🔘 Select a new keyboard as the main one.
• 🎛️ Set up vibration options in the menu of the application itself.

The advantage of third-party solutions is that there are ready-made Presets “Silence” or “Office”, which one touch turns off all the sound and tactile effects. For the Redmi Note 4, this can be a great way to refresh the interface and solve the problem with vibration.

⚠️ Note: When installing third-party keyboards, carefully read the permissions they request.Some applications may require access to contacts or browser history that is not necessary for them to work.

Problems with energy saving and productivity

On devices with the Snapdragon 625 processor installed in the Redmi Note 4, the vibrator’s constant operation puts additional strain on the system. While vibration seems to be a trifle, frequent microscopic movements of the mechanism can affect the overall responsiveness of the interface when the battery is low.

In Energy Saving mode, MIUI automatically restricts background processes and can force the tactile response to save charge, so if you notice that the vibration has gone away, check if you have activated this mode.

Conversely, if the battery is worn out, the system may be unstable, and turning off the keyboard vibration in this case is not just a matter of comfort, but also a way to extend battery life.

It is believed that turning off the system animation and vibration speeds up the performance of older smartphones. On the Redmi Note 4, this can really add a little smoothness to the interface, since the processor does not need to process interruptions from the motor every time you touch the screen.

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Turning off vibration on the Redmi Note 4 not only removes noise, but also contributes to a small increase in battery life, reducing battery load.

Frequent Questions and Decisions (FAQ)

Despite the ease of customization, users often ask questions related to the features of MIUI and a particular device, and below we have collected answers to the most popular ones so that you can quickly find a solution.

We hope that the instructions provided have helped you to make the use of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 more comfortable.