How to remove the sound of the switch on the Xiaomi phone: all working methods

The download sound on Xiaomi smartphones is one of those little things that can be annoying every day, especially if you often reboot your device or use it in quiet places, like libraries, conference rooms or at night. Unlike standard alarm clock tunes or notifications, the sound of the switch on doesn't turn off through the usual sound settings - it needs to be deactivated separately.

Complicating the problem is that MIUI (Xiaomi’s branded shell) regularly changes the layout of options on the menu, and some methods only work on certain versions of the firmware. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways, from simple (through settings) to advanced (using ADB and root rights), and you will learn why sound can return after the system update and how to avoid this.

Important: Before you start making changes, check the MIUI version on your device. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. Some methods only work on MIUI 14 and later, others only on old firmware (up to MIUI 12).

1. Method through settings (MIUI 14–15 and later)

Starting with MIUI 14, Xiaomifinally added the ability to turn off the download audio via the standard menu, but the option is hidden in an unobvious way - it is not in the "Sounds and Vibrations" section.

1. Open the settings on your smartphone.
2. Go to About Phone (usually at the bottom of the list).
3. Tap 5-7 times in a row on the MIUI version until the notification “You became a developer!” appears.
4. Return to the main Settings menu and open a new section for developers (appears above the "About Phone" item).
5. Scroll down to the Debugging block and find the boot sound option. Translate the slider to the off-site position.

If you have a MIUI 15, the path may be slightly different: Settings → Additional → Special Features → Load Sound.

Developer mode is activated (5 taps according to MIUI)

No active system updates (check in "Software Update")

Battery charge >30% (to avoid failures)

Backup of important data (in case of error)

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⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 12 Pro)+, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) after turning off the sound through this method, it can return after another update MIUI. In this case, you will have to repeat the procedure or use alternative methods.

2. Disconnection via ADB (no root)

If you're in your version MIUI There is no option in the settings, you can use ADB-This method works for most Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO, including models with MIUI 12-13, you're gonna need it:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🔧 Initiated Debugging Mode USB phone-on
• 📦 Installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB Tools

Step-by-step:

1. Download Google’s Platform Tools and unpack the archive into any folder.
2. On your phone, activate USB Debugging: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (tap 7 times) → For developers → Debugging by USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and in the folder with Platform Tools, launch Command Prompt (on Windows: Shift + PCM → Open the PowerShell window here).
4. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device is displayed – go further.
5. Execute the command to disable the download sound: adb shell settings put global boot_sound 0
6. Restart the phone and the sound will disappear.

To return the sound, use the same command, replacing 0 by 1.

adb shell su -c "setprop persist.sys.boot.sound 0"

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3. Delete the system sound file (root required)

The most radical way is to remove the download audio file itself from the system partition, which is guaranteed to remove the melody, but requires root rights and can lead to problems when updating MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Install a root-enabled file manager on your phone, such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer.
2. Go to /system/media/audio/ui/
3. Find files with names: boot_animation_sound.mp3 poweron.ogg boot_sound.mp3

(The names may vary depending on the model).

Delete the files found or rename them by adding.bak at the end (e.g. poweron.ogg.bak).

Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Deleting system files may cause errors in future updates MIUI. We recommend that you create a backup copy of the section before the procedure. /system through TWRP ornamental.

4. Use of Magisk module (for stitched devices)

If your Xiaomi already has root and Magisk installed, you can use the Disable Boot Sound module, which is safer than manual file deletion, since it does not directly affect the system partition.

How to determine:

1. Download Disable Boot Sound (available on the XDA Developers forum).
2. Open the Magisk Manager app.
3. Go to the Modules section and click Install from storage.
4. Select the downloaded module file and confirm the installation.
5. Reboot the phone.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No manual editing of system files
• ✅ Compatible with most models Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO
• ✅ Easy to roll back (just remove the module in Magisk)

Through MIUI settings

With ADB

Delete system files (root)

Magisk module

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5. Alternative solutions for older models

If you have Xiaomi on MIUI 11 or older (e.g. Redmi 4X, Mi A1, Mi 8 Lite), the standard methods may not work.

For Android One devices (e.g. Mi A2, Mi A3), you can try Google Play apps like Disable Boot Sound or Silent Boot. However, their effectiveness depends on the Android version and the manufacturer's policies.

6.Why does the sound come back after the update?

Many users experience the re-appearance of the download sound after the MIUI update, because:

1. Xiaomi resets custom audio settings in major updates (for example, from MIUI 13 to MIUI 14).
2. System Files (Poweron.ogg, boot_sound.mp3) Restore from the original image of the firmware.
3. Some of them ADB-Settings put global commands are not saved after cache resetting.

How to avoid the sound coming back:

• 🔄 After updating, re-apply the selected method (ADB, Magisk or settings).
• 📥 Before the update, create a backup section /system/media/audio/ui/.
• 🚫 Turn off automatic updates MIUI in settings (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update).

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If you use the method of deleting system files, after each update MIUI You have to repeat the procedure. ADB-Teams and Magisk modules are more resistant to updates.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to turn off the download audio, users often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common solutions:

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) When you turn off the download sound, you can also lose the shutdown sound, and that's a feature of the firmware, and you can only return it by resetting the settings or re-enacting the option in the back of the boot. ADB.

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