How to Remove Vibration When Notifying on Android Xiaomi

Modern Xiaomi smartphones, which are powered by MIUI shells or the new HyperOS, offer users incredibly deep customization capabilities. However, the abundance of features often makes standard system behavior intrusive. One of the most common complaints owners have is the constant vibration of the body when incoming messages, calls or system alerts, which can be annoying in quiet rooms or while sleeping.

Understanding how to manage tactile feedback is key to making a gadget comfortable. Turning off vibration doesn’t always mean completely abandoning tactile signals, often requiring fine-tuning specific applications or scenarios. In this article, we’ll take a look at all possible methods for eliminating unwanted vibrations, from simple menu switches to hidden engineering settings.

You'll learn how to distinguish between keyboard system vibration and interface responses, and how this affects the overall experience of working with a device. We'll look at the features of Do Not Disturb mode and explain why notifications can continue to vibrate even when silent mode is on. Get ready to dive into the deep settings of your Android smartphone.

Basic sound and vibration settings in MIUI and HyperOS

The first and most obvious step to manage tactile responses is to address the basic parameters of the system. In Xiaomi shells, this section has changed in different versions, but the logic remains similar. You need to go to the Settings menu and select Sound and Vibration, and this is where the main controls are concentrated.

In the menu that opens, you'll see sliders that regulate the volume of media, bells and alarms. But we're interested in a button or switch that's labeled Vibration or Vibration in silent mode. Turning it off globally would prevent the smartphone motor from starting at any incoming event unless there are exceptions. This is a radical but effective method.

It’s worth noting that new versions of HyperOS have a more flexible control system that allows you to separate vibrations for calls and notifications, and if your smartphone supports this feature, you can leave a tactile response for important calls, removing it for messengers, which provides a balance between alertness to important events and comfort.

Remember that the changes in this section apply immediately. After switching the sliders, it is recommended to lock the screen and unlock it again to make sure that the settings have taken effect.If the vibration continues, it may be caused by the settings of a particular application, which we will discuss below.

Vibration Management for Specific Applications

Often users want to remove the vibration only for certain programs, such as Telegram, Viber or WhatsApp, while maintaining a tactile response for calls. In this case, a global shutdown of the sound will not help. You need to go to the settings of the application itself or use the Android notification management system menu.

The system path is as follows: go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management. Here you will find a list of all installed programs. Once you select the right application, you will access the detailed settings of its alerts. It is a powerful tool that is often ignored.

Inside the app settings, you'll see notification categories (e.g., Messages, Calls, Groups) and clicking on the category name (not the switch, but the text) will take you to the deep menu, where you can find Vibration and turn it off specifically for this type of event, which allows you to create a flexible alert system.

• 📱 Open the settings of a specific messenger within the system.
• 🔔 Find the category of notifications that cause annoyance.
• 🚫 Uncheck the box from the item "Vibration" or select "No sound».
• ✅ Save the changes and check the result with a test message.

It’s important to understand that some apps may have their own internal settings that are more important than the system settings. For example, on Telegram, you need to go to Settings → Notifications and sounds to redefined system settings. If you don’t find the right option on the system, be sure to check the menu of the application itself.

Customization of keyboard vibration and system actions

The vibration of typing deserves special attention. Many users get used to the tactile response of the virtual keyboard, but over time it can begin to tire or interfere in a quiet environment. Xiaomi often has a rather aggressive key vibration installed by default that can be easily adjusted.

To manage this, go to Settings → Additional → Language and input. Here, select the active keyboard (usually Gboard or Mi Keyboard). In the keyboard menu, find the Preferences or Settings section where the Vibration When Pressed slider will be located. By moving it to the far left position, you will completely disable the key response.

In addition to the keyboard, there are system sounds and interface vibrations, which are responses to clicking navigation buttons, locking the screen or opening folders. To remove them, look at the Sound and Vibration menu for Additional Sound Settings (or Advanced Settings), where you can turn off Vibration upon touch and Call Vibration.

Remember that turning off the system vibration of the interface can reduce the feeling of “response” from the device. Some users lose their sense of control over typing without tactile confirmation. Try to minimize the vibration intensity first before turning it off completely.

Do Not Disturb and No Sound modes

Smartphone use scenarios at night or in meetings require a special approach. Xiaomi's "Do Not Disturb" and "No Sound" modes have their own nuances of behavior. Users often complain that even in "No Sound" the phone continues to vibrate. This is not a mistake, but a feature of the logic of the system.

In No Sound mode, the system typically turns off the audio signals, but it can leave the vibration on by default so you don't miss an important call. To change this, you go to the mode settings. In the Sound and Vibration menu, find Do Not Disturb Mode. Here you can set the schedule and behavior rules.

Within the Do Not Disturb settings, make sure that the Full Turn Off and Vibration option is activated, a critical setting that ensures that the device will not produce any tactile or audible signals other than permitted exceptions (such as alarm clocks or repeat calls from selected contacts).

Using Do Not Disturb mode with properly configured exceptions is the best way to keep quiet while remaining available for emergencies.You can set the system to only have vibrations working for Favourites contacts, ignoring all other notifications.

Special capabilities and tactile impact

Deep in the Android settings, there's a special feature that also affects vibration behavior. Some accessibility features can force tactile responses to help visually impaired users or to confirm actions. If you accidentally activate one of these features, the phone can vibrate at unexpected moments.

Check Settings → More → Special Features. Look for features like TalkBack, Select to Speak, or various hearing-enhancing services. If they are active, they can generate vibrations when navigating menus or with certain gestures. Disabling unnecessary services will help eliminate unnecessary responses.

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Use Digital Well-being for analysis: In the Digital Well-Being section, you can see smartphone usage statistics, and sometimes there are recommendations for reducing distractions, including setting notifications.

And it's also worth mentioning the Adaptive Vibration feature that some models have, which is trying to adjust the vibration force to the level of ambient noise, and while the idea is good, in practice, the algorithm may not work properly, causing sudden, strong vibrations in quiet places, and it's best to turn it off if it's in your version of the firmware.

⚠️ Attention: Turning off system vibration in the special features section can make smartphone control less convenient if you're used to relying on tactile action confirmations.

Hidden settings and engineering menu

For advanced users who have tried all the standard methods, there is access to the MIUI engineering menu. This is a hidden section designed for testing equipment, but it allows you to control the vibration parameters at a deeper level. Beware: changing unknown parameters here can lead to unstable system operation.

To enter the engineering menu, open the Phone app and dial ##6484## (or #3646633## for some models). In the CIT menu that opens, find the Single Item Test and select Vibrator. You can run a motor test here, but changing settings often requires you to switch to engineering mode via the Hardware Testing menu.

In some versions of firmware, you can adjust the vibration amplitude through the engineering menu, so you can not just turn it on or off, but make it barely noticeable, but the interface of this menu may differ depending on the processor model (Snapdragon, MediaTek, Exynos) and the version of Android.

Path to the vibration test (example):


CIT -> Single Item Test -> Vibrator -> Start




(EngineerMode mode may be required to change settings)

⚠️ Warning: Entering the engineering menu and changing parameters without understanding their purpose can lead to software failure. Do not change values unless you are sure of their function.

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The engineering menu is a diagnostic tool, not a daily setup tool, and only use it if standard methods fail and you're willing to take risks.

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