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

Modern Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi and POCO series, provide users with the widest possible customization of the interface, but excessive tactile recoil can be annoying in silence or with a discharged battery. Vibration when typing is a feature designed to simulate the pressing of physical buttons, but many device owners prefer to turn it off for the sake of saving charge energy or simply for personal comfort. The process of deactivating this option is not always obvious, since the settings can be scattered across different parts of the MIUI system or HyperOS.

In this article, we will take a look at all the existing ways to turn off tactile response, from the standard Gboard keyboard to the system settings of sound. You will learn how to control vibration for each application separately, how to save battery power by eliminating unnecessary fluctuations, and what to do if standard methods do not work. We will look at the nuances of the various versions of firmware, so that the instruction is relevant for both old models and the newest flagships of the brand.

It is worth noting that the lack of vibration does not affect the functionality of the input, but can change the usual feeling of typing, so after all the actions are done, it is recommended to test the new mode of operation. Below are step-by-step algorithms that will help you adjust the device to your individual preferences without losing important functions.

Turning off vibration in the standard Gboard keyboard

Most Xiaomi smartphones have Google’s Gboard keyboard installed by default, which has flexible tactile recoil settings. To remove vibration in this particular application, you need to log into its internal settings, which are independent of the overall system settings of the sound. Open any application that requires text input, such as Messages or Notes, and call the keyboard by pressing the input field.

In the keyboard toolbar, find the gear icon that represents the input to the settings menu. If the icon is not on the visible part of the panel, click on the four-square icon or the arrow to the right to reveal the additional menu where the desired character is hidden. After you go to the menu, select Settings, and then find the section that answers for preferences or general input parameters.

In the settings list that opens, look for Keyboard Settings or Preferences. This will be the Vibration on Press, which is the default active switch. Put the slider inactive, and the haptic response of the keys will immediately cease. It is important to understand that these changes will only affect the input of text through Gboard, leaving other system vibrations unchanged.

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If the vibration slider is inactive (grey), check whether the general Do Not Disturb mode or energy saving mode is on, as they can block the vibrator motor from working forcibly.

For users who value minimalism, it is worth mentioning that in the same menu you can adjust the duration of the vibration if a complete shutdown seems too sharp a change in habits. Adjusting the duration allows you to make the response barely noticeable, which is often a compromise solution between comfort and habit.

System vibration settings in MIUI and HyperOS

MIUI shells and the new HyperOS have deep system settings that control the tactile response at the operating system level, affecting not only the keyboard, but also navigation. If you want to remove the vibration globally, you will need access to an expanded audio effects menu. Go to the main smartphone settings menu and select the Sound and Vibration section.

Inside this section, find the optional settings or advanced settings for sound, which can be hidden under the gear icon or put in a separate row at the bottom of the screen. This is where the Vibration-touch master switch is located, which controls the system's response to any clicks, including navigation and interaction with interface elements.

Disabling this setting ensures that the phone will not vibrate at any action other than incoming calls and alarm clocks if they are set up separately, however, be careful: by disabling system vibration, you may not feel the confirmation of actions in some third-party applications that rely on the system API of tactile response.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling system vibration in the audio settings section may affect the performance of the “Tactile recoil” function in games and applications that use advanced vibrator capabilities.

Some firmware versions have a separation between touch vibration and type vibration, and if you see two, only turn off the typing one to keep the tactile response in the navigation menu, which will keep the interface usable by eliminating unnecessary fluctuations only when you print messages.

Vibration management in alternative keyboards

Many Xiaomi users prefer to replace the standard keyboard with more functional counterparts, such as Microsoft's SwiftKey or Yandex.Key. The principle of turning off vibration in them is similar, but the path to settings may differ. SwiftKey needs to open the application from the menu of all programs, go to the Sound and Vibration section and slider reduce the vibration level to zero or disable the corresponding switch.

In the case of Yandex.Keyboard, the process also begins by calling the settings menu through the icon on the toolbar. You need to select Appearance or Sounds and Vibration, where the Vibration switch is located when pressed. The uniqueness of some third-party keyboards is the ability to customize vibration profiles for different input languages or themes.

If you use gaming keyboards or specialized quick-print solutions, look for settings in the Profiles or Themes section. Often tactile response settings are tied to an active theme, and changing the theme can return the vibration even if you previously disabled it. So check the settings every time you change your visual input style.

• 📱 SwiftKey: Settings → Sound and vibration → Press vibration (off).
• 🔍 Yandex: Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Vibration when pressed (remove the tick).
• ⚙️ Gboard: Settings → Preferences → Vibration when pressed (slider to the left).
• 🎮 Gaming: Check the profiles in the themes section or the advanced app settings.

Check your preferences regularly after major system updates.

Energy Saving Mode and Its Effect on Vibration

One of the hidden reasons for the sudden appearance or disappearance of vibration may be the energy saving mode, which is actively embedded in the shell of MIUI. When you activate the mode of Energy Saving or Ultra Battery Saver, the system automatically restricts the operation of the vibrator motor to extend the battery life of the device, which can cause the vibration when typing to disappear on its own without your intervention.

The reverse is also possible: when you switch to Performance mode, the system can allow all types of tactile response, including those that were previously disabled by the user in normal modes. In some versions of the firmware, there is a separate Vibration in energy saving mode, which allows you to flexibly manage this behavior.

If you notice that the vibration is not stable, check the current status of the battery. You may have accidentally activated the energy-saving mode that made the changes to the haptic engine. To check, go to the battery settings and see what restrictions are imposed on the current profile of the work.

Users who keep their power saving mode on all the time should know that in this state, the duration and strength of the vibration can be reduced programmatically, even if the slider in the settings is at its maximum, a hardware restriction designed to reduce the current consumption of the vibrator motor.

Table of comparison of methods of turning off vibration

To make it easier to understand and choose the best way to solve a problem, we have systematized methods to turn off the vibration in a single table, which will help you quickly navigate which parameter affects your situation, and avoid unnecessary actions on the menu.

As you can see from the table, the most point-based method is to set up a specific keyboard, whereas system settings affect all aspects of how you interact with your phone. Choose a method based on whether you want to remove the vibration only when you print or get rid of it completely in all smartphone use scenarios.

Using Do Not Disturb mode can be a great temporary solution if you need to type long text in the library or in a meeting without distracting others, which can be set to automatically turn on on on a schedule or geolocation.

Problem Solving: If the vibration doesn't turn off

In rare cases, users are faced with a situation where all settings are correct, but the vibration when typing on Xiaomi continues to work. This may indicate a software failure, an application conflict or an error in the operation of the vibrator itself.

If the reboot didn’t work, check to see if you have a third-party sound or vibration control app that can intercept system commands, and make sure that the phone doesn’t activate special features like Press Vibration for the visually impaired, which take precedence over normal settings.

⚠️ Note: If the vibration is chaotic or does not turn off even after resetting, there may be a hardware malfunction of the vibromotor or plume, requiring diagnosis in the service center.

As a last resort, you can reset all settings to factory, but before that, make sure to back up important data. Often the problem lies in corrupted system configuration files that recover after a complete reset. However, before drastic measures, try to update the system to the latest available version, as Xiaomi developers regularly release patches that fix such bugs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Complete shutdown of vibration is achieved by a combination of settings in the keyboard itself and in the system section "Sound and vibration", which also contributes to a small battery saving.