How to remove the sound when pressing the keys on the Xiaomi phone: all the ways

The sound effects of keystrokes on Xiaomi can be annoying — especially if you type or play a lot. Fortunately, there are several ways to turn off those sounds in MIUI, from standard settings to hidden features for advanced users. But not all methods work the same on different models — for example, on the POCO F5, the path to settings can be different from the Redmi Note 12.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to remove key sounds, from the simplest (via the settings menu) to the least known (using ADB), and you will learn why sometimes sounds come back after a MIUI update, and how to prevent this. If you are a Black Shark or Mi 11 Ultra user, look at the section on branded firmware, where the key sounds can be "sewn" deeper.

1. Standard method: through sound settings

The most obvious method is to turn off the sounds in the settings menu.It works on 90% of Xiaomi models (including Redmi 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5, Mi 10/11/12) and does not require additional programs.

Open Settings → Sound and vibration. Scroll down to System Sounds and find the following:

• 🔊 The sound of keystrokes - responsible for clicking when printing.
• 🎹 Lock/unlock sound – sometimes associated with tactile response.
• 📱 Vibration when pressed - if you want to turn it off.

Turn the sliders to the "Off" position.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global for the European market), the item "Keystroke Sound" can be called "Touch sounds" or "Dial pad tones." If you do not find it, check the Settings section. → Additionally. → Special facilities → Audio.

2. Disabling sounds for specific applications

Sometimes the keys are only heard from certain programs, such as Google Keyboard, Mi Browser or Xiaomi Community, so you need to customize each application separately.

For Gboard (the standard keyboard on many Xiaomis):

• 📝 Open any field to enter text (e.g. notes).
• 🔧 Click on the "cog" icon in the top panel of the keyboard.
• 🔇 Select Settings → Sound when pressed and turn it off.

For the MIUI system keyboard, the path is different: Settings → System → Language and input → MIUI Keyboard → Sound.

⚠️ Note: If you still hear sounds after you turn off, check availability settings. Some applications (e.g. banking) can ignore system settings and play sounds through their own engine, in which case only deep-turning off sounds will help (see section 4).

3. Resetting the sound settings to factory

If the keys were heard after a MIUI update or a phone reset, the system settings may have gone wrong, in which case only the sound settings (without data loss) will help:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select "Reset Sound and Vibration Settings" (some models call it "Reset Media Settings").
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

This method often helps if the keys suddenly return after a firmware update (e.g., from MIUI 13 to MIUI 14).

4. Advanced method: Disconnection via ADB

If the standard methods didn’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a tool for deep customization, which works even on Xiaomi with a locked bootloader, but requires a computer.

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times until the message “You’re a developer” appears). Then go back to Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging on USB.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 0 This command disables all system sounds, including keys.
3. To disable only keyboard sounds, use: adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 0

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB They may conflict with the company’s settings. MIUI. If the sounds disappeared after execution, but other problems appeared (for example, vibration does not work when calling), return the settings with the command:

adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 1

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Before using ADB, check if Xiaomi’s antivirus (Mi Security) is blocking it. If commands are not applied, temporarily disable protection in Settings → Security → Scanning.

5 Manual removal of audio files (for experienced)

On some firmware (especially custom ones like Xiaomi.eu or PixelExperience), the keys are stored in system files that can be manually deleted, but this requires root rights or access to TWRP.

The path to sounds:

/system/media/audio/ui/


/system/product/media/audio/ui/

Look for files with names:

• 🔊 KeypressStandard.ogg – Standard Pressing Sound.
• 🔊 KeypressDelete.ogg – sound when deleting the symbol.
• 🔊 KeypressSpacebar.ogg – the sound of the space.

⚠️ Warning: Deleting or renaming system files can cause a cyclical bootloop if you make a mistake.Always back up your folder /system/media/audio/ On some models, Black Shark. 5, POCO F4 GT) The sounds can be duplicated in /vendor/ — They need to be removed too.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

For most users, the first three methods are sufficient, and ADB will come in handy if the sounds are sewn into the firmware (as on some Black Shark), and manual deletion of files is the last option for custom builds.

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In the models with MIUI For example, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G) Keyboard sounds are often linked to Mi Sound Assistant, which can be turned off in Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Systemic → Mi Sound Assistant → Shut down.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after the keys are turned off, the keys can come back, and here are the reasons and ways to fix them:

• 🔄 The sounds appeared after the update MIUI → Do a reset of the sound settings (Section 3) or wait for a patch from Xiaomi.
• 🎵 It only sounds in a specific app. → Check the settings of this application (section) 2) Or turn off the sounds for him through ADB: adb shell appops set [application package] SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW deny
• 🔇 The sounds are off, but vibrations are heard. → The vibration and sound are set separately. Turn it off in Settings. → Sound and vibration → Press vibration.
• 📱 Nana POCO Black Shark doesn't work. → These models often have separate firmware with "game" sounds. Try reflashing the device to a standard one. MIUI Global.

If none of these methods worked, check if the phone has third-party software (such as launchers or modified firmware) that can replace system sounds. ADB-team:

adb shell dumpsys media.audio_flinger

Look for lines from the keypress or touch_sound.

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