Why keyboard sounds are annoying and how to turn them off without consequences
The audio signals you typing on the Xiaomi 8 Pro may seem like a trifle, but in practice they are distracting in the most uncomfortable situations. Imagine typing a message at an important meeting, in a quiet library, or late at night when everyone is asleep. Even the quietest "click" of the MIUI keyboard can attract unnecessary attention. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to turn off these sounds, both through standard settings and bypasses.
In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for Xiaomi 8 Pro (including models with global and Chinese firmware), taking into account the features of different versions of MIUI (from 12 to 14), you will learn how to remove sounds for both the Gboard or SwiftKey system keyboard, and for the built-in Mi Keyboard.
Method 1: Disabling sounds in the settings of the MIUI system keyboard
The most obvious and safe method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which is suitable for the standard Mi Keyboard keyboard, which Xiaomi sets by default.
- Open any field to enter text (such as notes or a message).
- Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to open its settings.
- Go to the Sound and Vibration section (or Preferences → Sound & Vibration in English).
- Turn off the sliders: 🔊 Keypress (Keypress Sound) 📳 Vibration on keypress (Vibration on keypress)
If your MIUI version doesn’t have a gear icon on the keyboard, try an alternative path:
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⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi 8 Pro firmware (especially Chinese), the audio option may be hidden in the section Additional keyboard settings. If you don't find it, try changing the interface language to English: sometimes this reveals hidden points.
Method 2: Configure third-party keyboards (Gboard, SwiftKey, and others)
If you use an alternative keyboard (like Google’s Gboard or Microsoft’s SwiftKey), the algorithm will be different. Consider Gboard, as it’s the most popular one among Xiaomi owners:
- Open Phone Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find Gboard in the list and tap it.
- Select Key Press Sound and turn the slider to the Off position.
- To turn off vibration, go to Settings → Vibration when pressed.
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Method 3: Globally shut down system sounds (for all keyboards)
If the keyboard sounds are not turned off by the settings of a particular application, you can go a radical way, turn off all system sounds, and this affects not only the keyboard, but also notifications, lock screen and other signals, suitable for those who prefer complete silence.
Instructions:
- Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
- Turn it off: 🔔 The sound of the sound (touch sounds) 🔑 Screen locking sound (Screen locking sound) 📳 Vibration on touch (vibrate on touch)
For complete silence, activate the Do Not Disturb mode.
| Option. | What's off? | Impact on the keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Touch sounds | All touch sounds (including keyboard) | ✅ Completely clears clicks |
| Screen locking sound | Lock/unlock sound | ❌ It doesn't. |
| Vibrate on touch | Press vibration | ✅ Takes away the tactile recoil |
| Do Not Disturb | All notifications and signals | ✅ The keyboard will be silent |
⚠️ Attention: Disabling Touch sounds can make the interface less intuitive - you won't hear confirmation when you click on buttons in menus or apps. If it's critical, only use turning off sounds specifically for the keyboard (Method 1 or 2).
Method 4: Use ADB-Teams (for experienced users)
If standard methods do not work (for example, due to custom firmware or manufacturer restrictions), you can resort to the use of the system. ADB-This requires connecting your phone to your computer and basic knowledge of working with Android Debug Bridge.
Step-by-step:
- Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times to become a developer) Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB
- Connect Xiaomi 8 Pro to your PC and confirm your trust in the device.
- Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) Enter adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 0 This command disables all system sound effects, including the keyboard.
- To turn off vibrations, use: adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 0
To get the sounds back, replace the 0 with 1 in the commands.
What if the ADB does not recognize the device?
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Before using ADB, back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. In rare cases, incorrect commands can cause crashes.
Method 5: Reset keyboard settings to factory
If the keyboard sounds are triggered after a MIUI update or new apps are installed, resetting will help, a method that doesn’t affect user data, but returns all keyboard settings to “out of the box.”
How to do this:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the keyboard (Mi Keyboard, Gboard, etc.) and tap it.
- Select Warehouse → Clear data and Clear cache.
- Reboot the phone.
Reason 3: Conflict with the subject of design.
- 🎨 Drop the subject. MIUI to standard: Settings → Screen. → Theme → Back to standard