How to remove the keyboard vibration on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: all working methods

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is a popular smartphone with great value for money, but some users experience an annoying keyboard vibration when typing.This feature, designed to improve tactile feedback, often interferes: distracting in silence, draining the battery and even causing discomfort with prolonged use.

In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to disable the vibration response - from standard settings. MIUI You'll learn how to deactivate vibration for the system keyboard, Gboard and other applications, and what to do if the settings are gray or unavailable. 10 (including Pro/Pro Max/5G) on MIUI 12–14 Android 11–13.

Why does the keyboard vibrate on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

Vibrofeedback (or tactile feedback) is enabled by default on most Xiaomi smartphones, and this function works by:

  • 🔋 Built-in vibrator - the same one that is responsible for notifications and calls.
  • 📱 Keyboard settings - as a system (MIUI Keyboard, and third-party (Gboard, SwiftKey).
  • 🔧 Android Settings – Some apps ignore system settings and use their own.

On the Redmi Note 10, the vibration can be triggered in three ways:

  1. When you touch the keys (main vibration response).
  2. With a long press (for example, to highlight the text).
  3. Auto-replace words (in some keyboards).

The vibration intensity depends on the firmware: on MIUI 12 it is weaker than on MIUI 14, where the tactile feedback has become more distinct, and the battery mode also has an effect - in energy saving mode, the vibration can automatically turn off.

📊 You use a standard Xiaomi keyboard or a third-party keyboard?
Standard (MIUI Keyboard)
Gboard (Google)
SwiftKey
Another.
I don't know.

Method 1: Turn off vibration in the MIUI Keyboard settings

The easiest method is to deactivate the vibration response in the system keyboard settings. This works for MIUI Keyboard (set by default on all Redmi Note 10).

Instructions:

  1. Open any field to enter text (such as notes or a message).
  2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to open the settings.
  3. Go to the Settings section → Sound and vibration.
  4. Turn off Vibration slider when pressed (or Tactile Feedback in newer versions).

If there is no sound or vibration, try an alternative path:

  1. Press the space on the keyboard and select the keyboard settings.
  2. Slip it on the side. → Vibration.

☑️ Verification of vibration shutdown

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Attention! Some MIUI firmware (especially localized ones) may have different item names, so if you don't find the right setting, try changing the system language to English, which often helps you detect hidden settings.

Method 2: Deactivate vibration for Gboard (Google keyboard)

If you use Gboard, the vibration response settings are elsewhere, and this method will work for other third-party keyboards (SwiftKey, Fleksy, etc.).

Step-by-step:

  1. Open your phone’s settings and go to Applications → Application Management.
  2. Find Gboard in the list and tap it.
  3. Select the App Settings → Settings → Sound when pressed.
  4. Turn off the options: 🔄 Press vibration 🔊 Pressed sound (optional)

You can also access the Gboard settings directly from the keyboard:

  1. Hold the comma (,) or space.
  2. Select Settings → Basic settings → Vibration when pressed.
What if there is no vibration setting in Gboard?
Some versions of Gboard (especially older ones) may not have a vibration option, in which case update the app via Google Play or use Method 4 (turning off vibration at the Android level).

On the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 13+ firmware and Gboard installed, there may be a conflict: the keyboard ignores the system vibration settings, in which case you will have to turn off the vibration response separately in each application.

Method 3: Turning off vibration through Android sound settings

If previous methods have failed, try deactivating the vibration response at the operating system level, which will turn off vibration in all applications, including keyboard, notifications and system alerts.

How to do this:

  1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
  2. Select Vibration (or Tactile Effects in newer versions of MIUI).
  3. Turn off the vibration slider when touching.
MIUI versionThe path to settingsOption name
MIUI 12Settings → Sound and vibration → VibrationVibration on touch
MIUI 13Settings → Sound → Vibration and tactile feedbackTactile feedback
MIUI 14Settings → Sound and vibration → Tactile effectsVibration in interaction

⚠️ Note: This method turns off all vibration on the phone, including notifications and calls. If you need vibration for alerts, use Method 4 (Developer settings).

Method 4: Using Developer Mode (for Power Users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use Android's hidden settings, which require you to activate the developer mode, but allows you to adjust the vibration flexibly.

Steps:

  1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version (you will receive a message "You are a developer").

Settings → Additional → For Developers

Input of text

Hardware acceleration of visualization

Press vibration

Haptic feedback

In some versions of MIUI, you may also need to disable:

  • 🔧 Transition animation (affects smoothness, but not vibration).
  • 🔄 Interface responsiveness (in rare cases blocks tactile feedback).

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If there is no vibration option in developer mode, try resetting the keyboard settings: go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → MIUI Keyboard → Warehouse → Clear the data. That'll bring the keyboard back to factory settings.

⚠️ Attention: Improper changes in developer mode can cause sensor or keyboard failures. If the keyboard starts to lag after the vibration is turned off, return the settings back or reboot.

Method 5: Disabling vibration through ADB (for advanced users)

If none of the methods worked, the last option is the use of the ADB-This will disable vibration at the system level, but requires a connection to a computer.

Instructions:

  1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
  2. Turn on USB debugging on your phone: Go to Settings → For developers. Activate USB debugging.

Redmi Note 10

adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 0
adb shell settings put system keyboard_vibration_on 0

To return the vibration, replace 0 with 1 in commands.

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ADB-commands allow you to turn off vibration even on custom firmware or if the settings are blocked by the manufacturer.

What to do if the vibration does not turn off

If none of these methods worked, the problem may be:

  • 🔄 Application conflict – some keyboards (e.g. SwiftKey) override system settings.
  • 📱 Firmware failure - after update MIUI settings can be reset.
  • 🔋 Hardware malfunction – if the vibro motor is constantly running, this may indicate a breakdown.

Recommendations:

  1. Reboot your phone – sometimes it resets temporary crashes.
  2. Clear the keyboard cache: Settings → Applications → MIUI Keyboard → Storage → Clear the cache
  3. Install an alternative keyboard (e.g., Simple Keyboard without vibration).
  4. Reset the settings to factory (extreme if nothing helps).

If the vibration appears on its own without pressing, it may be a sign:

  • 🦠 Virus or malware (check your phone with antivirus).
  • 🔧 Faulty of the plume of the vibromotor (requires repair).

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard vibration on Xiaomi

Why did the keyboard vibration turn on itself after the MIUI update?
For major updates (e.g., from MIUI 12 to MIUI 13), some user settings, including vibration response, are reset, due to a change in the configuration file structure. To avoid a problem, back up the settings to Settings → Additional → Backup before updating.
Can you turn off vibrations only for certain applications?
At the Android level, there is no such feature, but some keyboards (such as Gboard) allow you to adjust the vibration separately for each text field. An alternative is to use applications like MacroDroid, which can block vibration when opening specific programs.
The vibration of the keyboard drains the battery? How much?
The vibromotor consumes ~5-15 mA at short pulses (as in typing). If you are actively typing (for example, 2-3 hours a day), vibration can reduce the time of operation by 3-7%. With rare keyboard use, the effect is minimal. For comparison, one hour of active vibration when typing consumes about the same energy as 5 minutes of screen operation at maximum brightness.
How do you get the vibration back if it accidentally goes off?
Check the following settings: → Sound and vibration → Touch vibration (slider on) In keyboard settings (MIUI Keyboard or Gboard) return the Vibration option when pressed. If the vibration doesn't work at all, check Settings. → For developers → Debugging by USB → Vibration when touching. If nothing helps, reset the keyboard settings (see Method 5).
Is there a difference in vibration between the Redmi Note 10 and the Note 10 Pro?
Yes, the Redmi Note 10 Pro uses a more powerful linear vibrator (instead of the rotary in the base model), so the vibration is not very powerful: 🔹 More clear and responsive. 🔹 Less rattles with long work. 🔹 It uses 20 to 30 percent less energy at the same pulses, but the vibration-off settings are the same for both models.