Vibrating the keyboard on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S can be a useful feature for haptic feedback, but it interferes with many users, distracting from typing, draining the battery and creating unnecessary noise. This is especially true for owners who actively text in messengers or work with documents. Fortunately, you can turn off the vibrating response in several ways, both through standard MIUI settings, and using hidden parameters or third-party utilities.
In this article, we’ll break down all the methods available, from basic to advanced, including working with ADB for those who want to completely remove vibration at the system level. You’ll also learn how to return the settings if you suddenly need a vibration response again. It’s important to note that some methods may differ depending on the firmware version – the Redmi Note 12S uses MIUI 14/15 based on Android 13/14, and the interface may vary slightly.
1. Disabling the vibration response through the keyboard settings
The easiest and safest way is to use the standard keyboard settings. By default, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has a proprietary Gboard (from Google) or Mi Keyboard (from Xiaomi), which will suit both:
For Gboard:
- Open any application to enter text (such as Messages or Notes).
- Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to go into settings.
- Select Settings → Sound and vibration.
- Turn off the Vibration switch when pressed.
For Mi Keyboard:
- 📱 Go to Settings. → Additional settings → Language and input → Current Keyboard (Mi Keyboard).
- 🔊 Select Keyboard Settings → Sound and vibration.
- ❌ Deactivate the Vibro Response option.
If you've left the vibration behind, it might be on the system level, so move on to the next way.
2. Deactivation of vibration in the system settings MIUI
Sometimes the keyboard's vibration response is controlled not only by its own settings, but also by MIUI's global settings, to completely disable tactile feedback:
- Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
- Scroll down to the Vibration section.
- Turn off the Vibration option when touching (this can affect other interface elements, such as vibration when you press buttons in the menu).
If this option is already off, but the keyboard continues to vibrate, the problem may lie in the settings of special features.
- 🔄 Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Physical capabilities → Vibration.
- 🚫 Make sure all vibration-related options are turned off.
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If the keyboard becomes less responsive after turning off vibration, try turning on Game Turbo mode in the battery settings – this can improve tactile perception without vibration response.
3.Use ADB to completely shut down vibration
For advanced users who want to permanently remove the vibration response at the system level, the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) method is suitable, which requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and enabling the developer mode.
Steps:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version until you become a developer!
USB debugging
Settings → Additional settings → For developers
Redmi Note 12S
adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 0Once this command is executed, the vibration will be turned off for all system elements, including the keyboard. To return it back, use the same command, replacing 0 with 1.
What if the ADB does not recognize the device?
4 Third-party keyboards without vibration response
If standard methods didn't work, you can install an alternative keyboard, where the vibration is turned off by default or is easily customizable.
| keyboard | Advantages | How to turn off vibration |
|---|---|---|
| SwiftKey | Intelligent input, gesture support | Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when pressed |
| Fleksy | Minimalist design, extended themes | Settings → Vibration → Disable |
| Chroom | AI support, adaptive input | Settings → Feedback → Vibration (off) |
To install a third-party keyboard:
- Download the app from Google Play.
- Go to Settings → Language and Enter → Current Keyboard.
- Select a new keyboard and follow the instructions on the screen.
☑️ Preparation for the installation of a new keyboard
5. Resetting keyboard settings to factory
If the vibrating response came after a firmware update or a change in settings, you can return the keyboard to factory settings, and it won't delete your texts or dictionaries, but it will reset all personal settings.
For Gboard:
- 🔧 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
- 🔍 Find Gboard in the list and select Warehouse.
- 🗑️ Click Clear Data (this will reset all settings, including themes and dictionaries).
For Mi Keyboard:
- 📲 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Mi Keyboard.
- 🔄 Select Resetting (if the option is available).
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Resetting keyboard settings does not affect system vibration settings. If the problem persists, check MIUI settings or use ADB.
6.Verification for viruses and conflicting applications
Rarely, it happens that the keyboard vibration response is caused by third-party applications or malware, for example, some "optimizers" or launchers may interfere with system settings, to rule out this option:
- Run virus checks with Google Play Protect or antivirus (such as Dr.Web or Kaspersky).
- Check the list of recently installed apps in Settings → Apps → Application Management.
- Temporarily disable suspicious programs or put them into Sleep Mode via Battery and Performance.
If the vibration has disappeared after deactivating any application, remove it or update it to the latest version.
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To quickly find a voracious app, open Settings → Battery → Battery Use and sort the list by energy consumption. Often, the vibrating response is activated by games or softin with aggressive advertising.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When you turn off the vibrancy, users often face typical problems, and here's how to solve them:
- ❌ Vibration returns after rebooting → This means that the setting has reset due to a system failure. ADB or install a third-party keyboard.
- ⚠️ The keyboard stopped working after resetting → Remove the keyboard cache in Settings → Annexes → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
- 🔄 Not all the keys stopped vibrating. → It's possible that the vibration is on separately for the space key or the Enter key. Check the keyboard settings again.
⚠️ Attention: If you are using ADB To turn off the vibration, do not edit other system settings without knowing the case. MIUI orbrick.