How to remove vibration when you press the keyboard on Xiaomi: all methods

The vibration of the keyboard on Xiaomi smartphones can be annoying — especially if you’re actively texting or texting. The unpleasant tactile response is not only distracting, but draining the battery faster than it seems. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to disable this feature, and in extreme cases, workarounds will help.

The problem is relevant for all devices running MIUI – from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 13/14. In this article, we will analyze 5 proven methods, including hidden system settings, changes to the Gboard keyboard and even manual editing of configuration files for advanced users. From simple to complex – choose the option that suits you.

1. disable vibration in the settings of the MIUI keyboard

The most obvious and quick way is to take advantage of the built-in settings of the standard MIUI keyboard, which works on most devices without the need to install third-party applications.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open any application where the keyboard appears (such as Messages or Notes).
• 🔧 Click on the gear icon (⚙️) In the top panel of the keyboard to go to its settings.
• 🔍 Scroll down to the Tactile Feedback section (or Vibration when pressed in older versions) MIUI).
• 🚫 Switch the slider to the off position..

If you don't have tactile feedback, your firmware is using a different keyboard (like Gboard), in which case you move on to the next section.

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On some Xiaomi models (e.g. POCO F5), the path to settings may be different. Try an alternative route: Settings → Additional → Language and Input → Current Keyboard → Settings

2. Vibration setting in Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Many Xiaomi users prefer Gboard over a standard keyboard, in which case the vibration-off algorithm will be different, but no less simple.

How to remove vibration in Gboard:

1. Open any text field to make the keyboard appear.
2. Touch the tri-point icon (⋮) top-right corner of the keyboard.
3. Select Settings → Input settings.
4. Find the Vibration option when you press the keys and deactivate it.

If after these manipulations the vibration remained - check if Gboard conflicts with the system settings MIUI. In rare cases, it helps to restart the smartphone or reset the keyboard settings to the factory.

3. Global shutdown of vibration in system settings

If the keyboard doesn't vibrate through its own settings, try to completely disable haptic feedback at the system level. It's a radical method, but it's guaranteed to work.

Step-by-step:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
• 🔕 Find the Vibration section (in some firmware it is called Tactile Effects).
• 🚫 Turn off the options: 📱 Vibration on touch ⌨️ Keyboard vibration (if any)

Important: This method will turn off vibrations of ALL interface elements, including notifications and navigation buttons. If you need to save tactile feedback for other functions, use alternative methods from this article.

4.Use of Do Not Disturb mode for temporary shutdown

If you only need vibration in certain situations (such as work or night), you can use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, which does not completely turn off the vibration, but allows you to flexibly control its behavior.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Do not disturb.
2. Select a schedule or activate the mode manually.
3. In the section Behavior set: 🔔 Sound. → No sound. 📳 Vibration. → Shut down.

Save the settings and activate the mode.

The downside of this method is that the vibration only turns off during the mode, but you can set the automatic activation of the DND on a schedule (for example, from 22:00 to 7:00).

Make sure the keyboard is updated to the latest version|

Check if third-party applications are conflicting (e.g. launchers)|

Make a backup of your settings in case of failure |

Reboot your smartphone after the changes-->

5. Manual editing of system files (for advanced)

If standard methods didn't work, and the vibration of the keyboard is still annoying, the last option is editing system configuration files, which requires root rights and is only suitable for advanced users.

Instructions (for firmware based on Android 11-14):

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/usr/keylayout/ or /vendor/usr/keylayout/
3. Find Generic.kl or qwerty.kl files (names may vary depending on the model).
4. Open the file in the text editor and find lines with vibration parameters (usually containing a vibrator or a vibrator). key_vibrate).
5. Comment on these lines by adding the # character at the beginning, or delete them.
6. Save the changes, set the rights 644 (rw-r--r---) and restart the device.

To install an alternative keyboard:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Current keyboard.
3. Select the keyboard installed and activate it.
4. In the settings of the new keyboard, find the Vibration or Tactile Feedback section and turn it off.

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Third-party keyboards not only solve the vibration problem, but often offer the best auto fixer, multi-language support, and synchronization between devices.

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard vibration on Xiaomi