The sound of the keyboard on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro can be annoying - especially if you are actively texting in messengers or working with documents. By default, MIUI includes sound effects when you press keys, but you can turn them off in several ways: through system settings, the parameters of a specific keyboard, or even using hidden firmware functions.
In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods, from standard to advanced (including ADB for power users), learn how to remove sound for both the built-in Gboard or MIUI Keyboard keyboard and third-party applications, and what to do if the sound returns after the system update.
Important: Some of the ways require administrator rights or USB debugging. If you're a beginner, start with the first two sections, which are the easiest and most secure.
1. Disable the sound through the MIUI settings
The fastest way is to use standard system settings. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 12-14 firmware, the path to settings may be slightly different, but the overall logic holds.
Follow the instructions:
- Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
- Go to the section Sound and vibration.
- Scroll down to the System Sounds block.
- Turn off the slider Keyboard Sounds (or Keystroke Sound in older versions of MIUI).
If this item is not available, then the sound is controlled directly in the keyboard settings (see next section). Also check if the "For the visually impaired" mode is activated, it sometimes resets the audio settings.
2. settings of a specific keyboard (Gboard, MIUI Keyboard, etc.)
Each keyboard has its own sound parameters, and let's look at two popular options:
For Gboard (Google keyboard):
- 📱 Open any field to enter text (such as WhatsApp or Notes).
- 🔧 Click on the gear icon in the top keyboard panel to open the settings.
- 🔇 Go to the settings. → Sound when pressed and turn off the slider.
For MIUI Keyboard (Xiaomi's built-in keyboard):
- 📱 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input.
- 🔧 Choose. MIUI Keyboard → Keyboard settings.
- 🔇 In the Feedback section, disable the keys sound and vibration.
Important: If the sound is back after the MIUI update, check if the keyboard settings are reset, sometimes the system automatically returns the settings to factory settings.
Are there any rights to change system settings?
Is the keyboard updated to the latest version?
Have you tried to reboot your phone after the changes?
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3. Reset keyboard settings to factory
If the sound is not switched off through the menu, there may have been a failure in the keyboard settings, in which case the reset will help:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find your keyboard (such as Gboard or MIUI Keyboard) in the list.
- Open the application page and select Warehouse → Clear the data.
- Confirm the reset and restart the phone.
⚠️ Warning: This method will remove all user dictionaries and keyboard settings, and after resetting, you will have to reconfigure auto-replacement, themes and languages.
If the problem persists, try reinstalling the keyboard via Google Play (for Gboard) or updating MIUI through Settings → About Phone → System Update.
4. Disable audio via ADB (for power users)
If standard methods don't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to your computer and enabling the developer mode.
Instructions:
- Activate Developer Settings: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version until the notification "You've become a developer" appears.
USB debugging
Settings → Additional → Developer Parameters
adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 0This 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 ADB If you're not sure, skip this section.
What if the ADB does not recognize the device?
5. Use of third-party applications
If system methods don't work, you can install an alternative keyboard without sound.
| Annex | Features | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| SwiftKey | Flexible sound settings, gesture support | Google Play |
| Fleksy | Minimalist design, no default sounds | Google Play |
| Chroom | Open source, completely shutting down sounds | Google Play |
After installing the new keyboard:
- Go to Settings → Language and input.
- Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.
- Open the app settings and turn off the sounds (if any).
You can also turn off tactile feedback in Android settings:
- Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Other sounds.
- Turn off the vibration when you touch it.
This will make typing completely silent, but can reduce the tactile perception of taps.
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Turning off vibration saves battery power, as the vibrator motor is one of the most energy-consuming components of the smartphone.