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

The sound of keystrokes on a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone can be annoying — especially if you often type in quiet places or at night. Fortunately, you can turn it off in a few seconds, but the methods depend on the version of the MIUI, the phone model and the type of keyboard (system or third-party). In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for devices from Redmi Note 10 to Redmi 13, including hidden settings and workarounds for stubborn firmware.

It’s important to understand that the sound of the keyboard is not just a “sound effect”, but part of the tactile feedback that Xiaomi is actively promoting in its shells. So in some versions of MIUI 14, the option is hidden deeper than before. If standard settings do not help, you will have to dig into the developer’s settings or even edit system files (but this is already for advanced users).

1. Disable the sound in the system keyboard Xiaomi (MIUI Keyboard)

Most Redmi users use Xiaomi's standard keyboard, the MIUI Keyboard, which turns off the sound via the settings menu, but the path depends on the firmware version. In MIUI 12-13, it's done like this:

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in Messages or Notes).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to open its settings.
3. Go to Sound and Vibration (or Keyboard Settings → Sound in older versions).
4. Turn off the keys sound switch (or sound effects).

In MIUI 14, the path has changed: now go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → Current keyboard (MIUI Keyboard) → Settings → Sound and vibration. If there is no keys sound, then it is controlled by the global setting of the system sounds (more on this below).

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If the sound is still heard after turning off, check if the Vibration option is turned on when pressed - it sometimes duplicates the sound signal.

On some models (Redmi Note 11 Pro+, Redmi K50) there is a separate volume control in the keyboard, so if the slider is moved to the right, even when the sound is turned off, the keys can emit quiet clicks. Reset it to zero.

2. customize system sounds (if the keyboard ignores settings)

If the switching off of the sound in the keyboard itself didn't work, the problem could be the global MIUI sound settings, because some firmware versions tie the keyboard sounds to the system's Sound Effects to disable them:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Scroll down to the block of Other sounds.
3. Turn off the options: 🔊 Pressing sounds (if any) 🔊 Sound effects 🔊 Screen lock sound (sometimes affecting keyboard)

Redmi with MIUI 14 Global may require an extra step: go to Settings → Special features → Hearing → Turn off all sounds. This is a radical method, but it is guaranteed to remove all foreign sounds, including the keyboard.

3. Disable the sound in Gboard (Google Keyboard)

If you're using Gboard, the algorithm is different, and here the sounds are controlled through the app's settings:

1. Open any text box and tap the Gboard icon (usually the letters G or G). ⚙️ keyboard).
2. Select Settings → Sound when pressed.
3. Turn off the keyboard switch.

In the latest versions of Gboard (2023-2026), the option may be called Sound Effects or Audio Feedback. If it is not, update the keyboard via Google Play. On Redmi with limited Google services (such as the Chinese versions), Gboard may not be updated, in which case you will have to install APK manually.

Make sure that Gboard is installed as the default keyboard|Update the application to the latest version|Check the permissions (Settings) → Annexes → Gboard → Permits)|Reboot your phone after the changes-->

4. Reset keyboard settings to factory

If the keyboard sound suddenly appears after updating or changing themes, resetting will help, returning the keyboard to the post-purchase state, but not affecting other phone data.

For MIUI Keyboard:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Keyboard (or Xiaomi Keyboard) and open its settings.
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

For Gboard:

1. In the keyboard settings, select Additional → Reset settings.
2. Confirm the reset and restart the keyboard.

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Attention! Reset will remove all saved words from the keyboard vocabulary. If you use non-standard words or slang frequently, back up via Keyboard Settings → Dictionary → Export (if the feature is supported).

5. Manual removal of audio files (for advanced users)

If all of the above methods don't work, the radical way is to remove keyboard audio files from the system folder. This requires root rights or ADB access, so it's not for everyone. On some Redmi models (like the Redmi Note 12 Pro+), this method can cause the keyboard to crash — use it at your own risk!

Instructions via ADB:

adb shell


su




mount -o rw,remount /system




rm /system/media/audio/ui/KeypressStandard.ogg




rm /system/media/audio/ui/KeypressSpacebar.ogg




rm /system/media/audio/ui/KeypressDelete.ogg




mount -o ro,remount /system




reboot

After rebooting, the keys will disappear, but some system applications may fail, and if the keyboard stops opening, return the files back or reset the settings.

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Deleting system sounds is a last resort, so try all the other methods and back up the data before you do that.

6. Alternative keyboards without sounds

If neither method worked, the easiest way to install a third-party keyboard is to turn off the sounds guaranteed.The best options for Xiaomi Redmi:

To install an alternative keyboard:

1. Download it from Google Play (or APK for the Chinese version of Redmi).
2. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Current keyboard.
3. Activate the new keyboard and set it by default.
4. Open the keyboard settings and turn off the sounds.

If the problem persists, try the test mode:

1. Install SwiftKey or another keyboard.
2. Turn off the sounds in her settings.
3. If the sound is gone, the problem is with Xiaomi’s system keyboard.
4. If the sound is left, the firmware or hardware problem (for example, a faulty speaker) is to blame.

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