How to Remove Vibration When Typing on Xiaomi: The Complete Guide

Keyboard vibration on Xiaomi can be a useful feature for haptic feedback, but it often annoys users. Permanent microvibrations not only distract, but also speed up battery discharge, and in some cases even cause discomfort during long-term typing. This problem is especially relevant for owners of models with thin cases, where the vibration motor transmits vibrations to the entire body of the device.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to turn off vibration, from standard MIUI settings to hidden developer settings, and learn how to remove vibration not only in the system keyboard, but also in popular third-party applications like Gboard or SwiftKey, and if the problem is related to hardware malfunctions, we’ll give you diagnostic recommendations.

Why Xiaomi Keyboard Vibrates: The Main Reasons

Before we get to the bottom of the problem, it’s important to understand the source of the problem, and the vibrations of typing on Xiaomi can occur for several reasons:

• 🔧 Tactile response is enabled in keyboard settings (the most common case).
• 📱 System Vibration Activated in Global Parameters MIUI.
• 🔄 Application conflict where a third-party keyboard ignores system settings.
• ⚠️ Hardware malfunction of the vibration motor (rare, but encountered).
• 🔋 Energy-saving mode that can unpredictably affect tactile effects.

In 90% of cases, the problem is solved software-based, through keyboard or system settings, but if the vibration occurs even when the tactile response is turned off and does not depend on the keyboard used, this may indicate a hardware defect, in which case a diagnosis will be required at the service center.

Method 1: Turn off vibration in settings MIUI-keyboard

If you use a standard MIUI keyboard, the vibration-off algorithm is as simple as possible:

1. Open any typing application (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to open its settings.
3. Go to the section Settings of the keyboard → Sound and vibration.
4. Turn off the slider next to the Vibration item when pressed.

On some versions of the MIUI (especially older models like the Redmi Note 8 or Mi 9), the path may be slightly different:

Keyboard settings → Additional → Vibration → Turn off

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If the vibration persists after these actions, check if you have a shell from a third-party manufacturer (for example, POCO Launcher or custom firmware), which sometimes resets the keyboard settings to the default values.

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

Users who prefer Gboard or other alternatives like SwiftKey often find that the vibration is not turned off through the system settings, in which case you need to go directly to the parameters of the keyboard itself:

For Gboard:

1. Open Settings → System → Language and input.
2. Select the Virtual Keyboard → Gboard.
3. Go to Settings → Sound when pressed.
4. Turn off the Vibration option when you press the keys.

For SwiftKey:

• 📱 Go to the keyboard settings through the icon ⚙️ input panel.
• 🔊 Choose Sound and Vibration.
• ❌ Turn off Vibration on Press and Tactile Response.

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If the keyboard settings do not have the option to turn off vibration, try updating the app via Google Play. In older versions of some keyboards, this option may not be available.

It is worth noting that some keyboards (such as Fleksy or Chroom) can use system vibration settings, in which case you will have to turn off tactile response at the MIUI level, which will be discussed in the next section.

Method 3: Global Vibration Disconnection in Xiaomi Settings

If the vibration persists regardless of the keyboard used, the problem may lie in the system vibration settings. MIUI has a separate section responsible for tactile response to everything from screen taps to notifications.

To turn off the vibration completely:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Select Vibration (on some models - Tactile effects).
3. Turn off the vibration slider when touching.
4. To completely disable also deactivate Vibration when dialing (if there is such a point).

Note: Global vibration shutdown affects all tactile effects in the system, including:

• 📳 Vibration when you press navigation buttons (if they are software-based).
• 🔔 Notification vibration.
• 🎮 Tactical response in games.

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If you need to turn off vibrations only for the keyboard, it is better to use methods 1 or 2. Global shutdown is suitable if the tactile effects are annoying in all scenarios.

Method 4: Using Developer Mode to Fine-Tune

On some Xiaomi models (especially custom firmware or MIUI betas), the standard settings may not work, and the developer mode, where advanced vibration options are available, will help.

To 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 unlock password (if the system requests it).
4. Return to the main settings menu and a new section for developers will appear.

Now you can turn off the vibration through hidden parameters:

1. Go to Settings. → For developers.
2. Scroll down to the Enter block.
3. Turn off the option Vibration when pressed (or Haptic feedback in English).
4. To completely shut down, also deactivate Vibration with prolonged pressing.

Be careful in developer mode: changing other settings (e.g. Windows animation or USB debugging) can lead to unstable system operation.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) K40 or POCO F3) In developer mode, there's a Disable Haptic Feedback option that completely disables all vibrational effects, including notifications. Use it only if you're prepared for no tactile feedback.

Method 5: Checking for hardware malfunctions

If none of the software methods worked, there is a possibility that the problem lies in the hardware.The vibratory motor in Xiaomi smartphones may fail for the following reasons:

• 💧 Moisture infestation (even if the phone didn't sink, condensation could damage contacts).
• 🔨 Mechanical damage after falls or impacts.
• ⚡ Short circuit in the motor supply chain.
• 🔋 Wear of the vibration module (typical for older phones) 3-4 years).

To diagnose a hardware malfunction:

1. Try to turn on the vibration for notifications (Settings → Notifications → Vibration). If it works for notifications but doesn’t work for typing, it’s a software problem.
2. Run the hardware component test through the engineering menu: ##4636## Select Equipment Test → Vibration.
3. If the vibration doesn’t work at all (even in the test), the motor itself is likely to be faulty.

On IP-certified models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the vibrating motor can be protected from moisture, but even then prolonged exposure to high humidity can cause corrosion of the contacts.

⚠️ Warning: If you suspect a hardware malfunction, do not disassemble the phone yourself - this may lead to loss of warranty. Contact the authorized Xiaomi service center, where you will diagnose and replace the vibration module if necessary (the cost of repair usually does not exceed the cost of repair). 1000-1500 ruble).

Additional tips on optimizing the keyboard on Xiaomi

In addition to turning off vibration, you can improve the comfort of typing on Xiaomi with the following settings:

• ⚡ Disabling the sound of the keys: in the keyboard settings, deactivate the sound when pressed - this will eliminate unnecessary sound signals.
• 🎯 Sensitivity setting: Gboard has a press sensitivity option that helps avoid accidental taps.
• 🌓 Dark Keyboard Theme: Go to Keyboard Settings → Topics and choose a dark option - this will reduce the load on the eyes.
• 🔄 Auto Replacement and Tips: Activate Text Prediction and Auto Replacement to Tap Keys Less Often.

For users who often type large texts, we recommend that you try swipe gestures (for example, in Gboard it is a feature of Sliding input), this not only speeds up the typing, but also reduces the number of physical clicks, which reduces the vibration load.

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If you switch between languages frequently, you can set up a quick swipe swipe over the space (in Gboard) or a long press on the tongue key (in Gboard) in the keyboard settings. MIUI-keyboard).

In the models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or Redmi K50) Always show the keyboard in dark mode - this will save battery power and reduce eye fatigue with prolonged dialing.

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard vibration on Xiaomi