How to remove the sound of the keyboard on Xiaomi 10: all working methods

The sound of a keyboard on Xiaomi 10 can annoy not only you, but also those around you — especially in quiet rooms or at night. Although system clicks seem like a trifle, they can distract from work, study or watching videos. Fortunately, you can turn them off in a few seconds, but the methods depend on the version of MIUI, the keyboard installed, and even regional firmware settings.

In this article, we'll look at all the current techniques, from standard MIUI settings to hidden settings for power users, and learn how to remove sound for both the built-in Xiaomi keyboard and popular alternatives (Gboard, SwiftKey), and if sound returns after a reboot, you'll find a solution to this problem.

Important: Instructions are checked on Xiaomi 10 (Redmi Note 10/10 Pro/10T, POCO X3/F3) with MIUI 12.5-14 firmware.

1.Switching off sound in the MIUI system settings

The most obvious way is to use the built-in MIUI settings, but depending on the firmware version, the path to settings may be different. Let's look at both.

For MIUI 12.5-13:

1. Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Scroll down to the block of Other sounds.
3. Click on the keyboard sound and move the slider to the off position..

For MIUI 14 (and newer):

• 🔊 Go to Settings. → Sound.
• 📱 Select System Sounds.
• 🔇 Find the keyboard and turn it off.

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If the "Keyboard Sound" item is not on the menu, try changing the firmware region to "India" or "Global" - sometimes this reveals hidden settings.

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU) may not have this option.

2. Customization of sounds in the keyboard application

If you're using a third-party keyboard, rather than a standard MIUI keyboard (like Gboard or SwiftKey), the sounds are controlled directly in the app's settings. Let's take a look at two popular options.

For Gboard (Google Keyboard):

• 📲 Open any field to enter text (for example, in Notes).
• 🔧 Click on the icon. ⚙️ keyboard.
• 🔊 Select Settings → Sound when pressed and turn it off.
• 🎵 You can also turn off the vibration when you click on the same menu.

For the standard MIUI keyboard:

1. Close the comma (or space) on the keyboard → choose ⚙️ Settings.
2. Go to Additional Settings → Sound and vibration.
3. Turn off the keys and key vibration.

Text field open | Keyboard active (not folded) | Verified version of keyboard application | Device not in Do Not Disturb mode-->

💡 Tip: If after turning off the sound returns, clear the keyboard cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Keyboard name] → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

3. Reset keyboard settings to factory

Sometimes the keyboard sound doesn't turn off because of a setup failure, and then resetting the keyboard to factory values will help, and it's safe and doesn't affect other data on the phone.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find your keyboard (such as Gboard or MIUI Keyboard) and select it.
3. Click Warehouse → Erase Data (not to be confused with Clear Cache!).
4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: If you use SwiftKey or another cloud-backed keyboard, you can recover your data via your account after the reset. Microsoft/Google. For the standard keyboard MIUI backup is not provided.

4.Switch off sounds via Do Not Disturb mode

If you need to temporarily remove all sounds (including keyboards) but don’t want to dig into the settings, use Do Not Disturb mode, which is suitable for situations where silence is needed for a limited time (for example, in a lecture or in a movie).

How to turn on:

• 📱 Quick menu: swipe down from the top edge of the screen and click on the icon 🔔 Don't disturb.
• 🔧 Manual control: Settings → Sound. → Don't disturb. → Choose Always or Set a Schedule.

🔹 Important: In Do Not Disturb mode with Notification Only setting, the keyboard sound can remain active. Use All Sounds mode to ensure a guaranteed result.

5.Use of ADB for forced shutdown (for experienced)

If standard methods don't work, you can use the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) commands, which require connecting your phone to your computer and having a basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times).
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools and execute the command:

adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 0

This command globally disables all system sounds, including the keyboard. To bring the sounds back, use:

adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 1

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not change other parameters unless you are sure of their purpose. For example, the command adb shell settings put system volume_music 0 Reduce the volume of the media, which can cause panic when the music is turned on for the first time.

Problems and Solutions: Why is the sound coming back?

Many Xiaomi 10 users are faced with the fact that the sound of the keyboard turns on on itself after a restart or system update.

• 🔄 Auto-Update Keyboard: After updating the app (like Gboard), settings may reset.Solution: disable auto-update for the keyboard in Google Play.
• 📱 Reset MIUI: Some updates MIUI They reset the audio settings. Check them after each update.
• 🔊 Application conflict: Programs like Zedge or Ringtones can overrecord system sounds. Delete them or restrict rights.

🛠️ Radical solution: If the sound is returning constantly, install an alternative keyboard (such as Fleksy or Chroom) and disable the system through the keyboard. ADB:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.miuilatinime

⚠️ Attention: Disabling the system keyboard MIUI This can cause problems with text input in some applications (for example, Mi Account or Security.

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If the keyboard sound returns after the reboot, the problem lies in resetting the settings. MIUI. Solution: Use ADB-command to permanently disable or install a third-party keyboard.

FAQ: Frequent questions