How to Remove Keyboard Sound on Xiaomi Redmi 9: All Ways (including MIUI 12/13)

The sound of the keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi 9 can be annoying — especially if you are actively texting in instant messengers or working in a quiet environment. By default, the smartphone plays clicks when you press virtual buttons, but you can turn them off in a few seconds. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways, from standard settings to hidden MIUI functions and third-party applications.

Many users mistakenly think that the sound of the keyboard depends only on system parameters. In fact, it is adjusted separately for each keyboard (including Gboard, SwiftKey and the standard MIUI Keyboard), We will show how to turn off sounds globally and for specific applications, and also what to do if the settings are reset after the update.

If you’re using Redmi 9 with custom firmware or an outdated version of MIUI, some menu items may be different, so alternative methods from the last section of the article may be useful.

1.Switch off the sound through the MIUI keyboard settings

The fastest way is to use the built-in settings of Xiaomi’s standard keyboard, which works on all versions of MIUI 12/13/14 and does not require superuser rights.

Open any field to enter text (such as Messages or Notes) in the top of the keyboard, tap the gear icon (⚙️) — This will trigger the settings menu. If there's no icon, hold the space and select Keyboard Settings.

In the menu that opens, go to the section:

Sound and vibration → Sound when pressed

Turn off the slider. The sound will disappear immediately -- check by pressing any buttons.

Open any text field (SMS, Telegram)

Press several keys in a row

Make sure the clicks are gone.

Reboot the phone (optional)-->

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi 9 firmware may call this option Audio Response or Audio Feedback. If you don't find a point, update the keyboard via Google Play or use the method №2.

2. Global shutdown of system sounds

If the keyboard sound is gone but other system signals remain (e.g. when the screen is locked), they can be turned off centrally, a method that affects all audio notifications, including keyboard, camera and screenshots.

Go to:

Settings → Sound and vibration → System sounds

Turn off the sliders:

• 🔊 Pressing sound (hardware buttons)
• 📱 Touch sound (touch screen)
• 🔑 The sound of lockdown

🔹 Important: After that, all the system's audio cues, including low-power signals, will disappear. If you only need keyboard clicks, you'd better use the method. №1 №3.

Standard MIUI Keyboard

Gboard (Google)

SwiftKey

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3. Customize the sound in Gboard (Google Keyboard)

If you have installed Gboard instead of a standard keyboard, the sounds are controlled through its settings. Open any text field, tap the "G" icon in the top bar, and select Settings.

Next, go to:

Preferences → Sound when pressing keys

Turn off the slider. You can also deactivate:

• 🎵 Vibration when pressed (if it interferes with)
• 🔊 Sound when deleting the symbol (specific for Gboard)

⚠️ Note: Some versions of Gboard have keyboard sound tied to system settings. If you have clicks left after you turn off, go back to the method. №1 or update the app on Google Play.

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To quickly switch between keyboards, hold the space icon and select the one you want in the list.

4. Reset keyboard settings to factory

If the sound suddenly appears after updating or changing the keyboard, resetting the keyboard will help, which will return all settings to the default state, but will not delete the user dictionaries.

For the standard MIUI Keyboard:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → MIUI Keyboard → Storage → Clear data

For Gboard:

Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → Gboard → Resetting settings

After reset, the keyboard sound will automatically turn off, as it is deactivated in the factory settings of Xiaomi Redmi 9. If clicks return, check if there is third-party software installed that intercepts sounds (for example, launchers or themes).

5. Use of third-party applications

If standard methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities to block sounds at the system level, but require additional permissions.

Recommended annexes:

Take SoundAssistant for example:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open the Notification Sound section.
3. Find System Sounds and turn off the keyboard.
4. Save the changes and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Tasker) may conflict with energy saving modes MIUI. After setting up, add them to battery exclusions:

Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All applications → Select utility → Without restrictions

6 Manual removal of audio files (for advanced)

This is a good way to work with system files, and it requires root rights or ADB access, but it's guaranteed to remove all keyboard sounds forever.

Steps for users with root:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/media/audio/ui/
3. Find files: KeypressStandard.ogg (click sound), KeypressSpacebar.ogg (space sound) KeypressDelete.ogg (delete sound)

.bak

KeypressStandard.ogg.bak

Reboot the phone.

For users without root, you can use ADB:

adb shell


su




mount -o rw,remount /system




mv /system/media/audio/ui/KeypressStandard.ogg /system/media/audio/ui/KeypressStandard.ogg.bak




reboot

🔹 Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can result in loss of warranty or unstable phone operation!

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If you are not sure about your actions, use standard methods (№1–№Manual deletion of files is a last resort.

7. Frequent problems and solutions

Sometimes the keyboard sound comes back after updating or changing the theme, and here are the typical reasons and ways to fix them:

• 🔄 Update MIUI: After the update, the keyboard settings are reset. Repeat the steps from Section 1.
• 🎨 Change of subject: Some topics MIUI Redefining sounds. Return the standard theme to Settings. → Registration → My subjects.
• 📱 Application conflict: Launchers like Nova Launcher or POCO Launchers can interfere with sounds. Try turning them off.
• 🔊 Browser Keyboards: In Chrome or Firefox, sound is controlled separately – check your browser settings.

If nothing helps, reset all settings (without deleting data):

Settings → About the phone → Resetting settings → Resetting all settings

This will bring the phone back to factory settings, but it will save your files and apps.

FAQ: Frequent questions