How to remove the vibration when typing on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the brand’s most popular smartphones, but its tactile feedback when typing annoys many users: Vibration of the keyboard, which is supposed to make typing easier, often distracts, eats up battery power and can even cause discomfort with prolonged use. Fortunately, it can be turned off in several ways – both through standard MIUI settings and using third-party tools.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for the Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia model), including the nuances for different firmware versions (MIUI 12, 13, 14), you will learn how to turn off vibration for the Gboard system keyboard, the standard MIUI Keyboard, and for third-party applications like SwiftKey.

Why does the vibration of the keyboard interfere?

The haptic feedback was intended to improve the user experience, but in practice it is often a source of inconvenience. Here are the main reasons why owners of the Redmi Note 8 Pro want to turn it off:

🔋 Battery consumption: The vibrating motor consumes additional energy, which is critical for a device with a battery capacity of 4500 mAh.
🎯 Distraction: with fast typing, constant microvibrations reduce concentration.
🛠️ Wear of the mechanism: prolonged operation of the vibration engine can lead to its failure (typical for older devices). 2-3 years).
📱 Case conflict: Some protective accessories increase or distort vibration, making it unpleasant.

In addition, on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the keyboard vibration is sometimes delayed or duplicated (e.g., when holding a key to select a character), due to the features of the MIUI firmware, where the tactile response is processed at the system level, rather than a separate application.

⚠️ If after turning off the keyboard vibration you notice that all other vibrations (notifications, calls) are also missing, check the settings in the section Sounds and vibrations. → Vibration, no sound mode may have been activated".

Method 1: Turn off vibration in the MIUI Keyboard settings

If you use a standard MIUI keyboard, the easiest way to do this is to turn off the tactile response in its settings, which works on all firmware versions, including MIUI 14 (the last official one for the Redmi Note 8 Pro).

Instructions:

Open any application where the keyboard appears (such as Notes or Messages).
Touch the gear badge (⚙️) in the top row of the keyboard to open its settings.
Go to the section Settings of the keyboard → Tactile feedback.
Move the slider to the off position (or uncheck if the interface is different).

If you don't have tactile feedback, your version of MIUI Keyboard is outdated, upgrade it through the Play Market or use an alternative method (see below).

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure the keyboard is updated

Make a backup of settings (optional)

Reboot your phone after the changes-->

MIUI version	The path to vibration settings	Notes
MIUI 12	Keyboard settings → Additional → Vibration	In some assemblies, the item is called "Response when pressed"
MIUI 13	Settings → Tactile feedback	May require a reboot.
MIUI 14	Settings → Sound and vibration → Keyboard vibration	In Chinese, the path may be different.

Method 2: Disconnection through system sound settings

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the keyboard vibration is sometimes tied to the general tactile response settings of the system. If the first method didn't work, try turning off the vibration globally.

How to do this:

Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
Select Vibration (or Tactile Feedback in newer versions).
Turn off the Vibration slider when pressed (or System Vibration).

Important: This method will turn off vibration in all applications, including notifications and system buttons. If you need to leave vibration only for calls, use the exceptions in the same menu.

Standard MIUI Keyboard

Gboard (Google)

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Method 3: Set up vibration in Gboard (Google keyboard)

Many Redmi Note 8 Pro users prefer Gboard as a more stable and functional alternative to the standard keyboard, where the vibration can be turned off separately from the system settings.

Step-by-step:

Open any text box and call Gboard.
Click on the gear icon (⚙️) top-down.
Select Settings → Text entry settings.
Scroll down and turn off Vibration when pressed.

If you don't have a paragraph, upgrade to the latest version of Gboard. In some regional MIUI builds, settings may be hidden behind additional menus. For example, in Chinese firmware, the path will be: Gboard Settings → Additional → Tactile response.

What to do if the Gboard settings are reset?

After updating MIUI or resetting your phone to factory settings, Gboard settings may reset. To avoid this: 1. Export keyboard settings via Settings → Backup. 2. Turn off automatic updates to Gboard in the Play Market (if the new version is unstable). 3. Use the sync function with your Google account (included in the keyboard settings).

Method 4: Using ADB to Deeply Shut Down Vibration

If standard methods don’t work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a tool for low-level Android configuration, which is suitable for advanced users, since it requires a connection to a PC.

What you need:

🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
📱 Included debugging by USB Redmi Note 8 Pro (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers).
🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Commands to turn off the vibration of the keyboard:

adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 0


adb shell settings put system vibration_intensity 0

After you've done the commands, restart your phone. To get the vibration back, replace 0 with 1.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with Chinese firmware, teams may fail due to restrictions. MIUI — In this case, the loader will need to be unlocked.

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Before using ADB, back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will help restore your phone if something goes wrong.

Method 5: Third-party applications for vibration control

If you need to flexibly adjust the vibration (for example, turn it off only for the keyboard, but leave it for notifications), you can use specialized utilities.-3 tested applications:

🛠️ Vibration Tuner – allows you to adjust the vibration intensity for each type of event separately.
🔧 MacroDroid – Creates automatic rules to turn off vibration in certain applications.
📱 Button Mapper – manages tactile response at the system level (requires root rights).

Example of settings in MacroDroid:

Create a new macro with trigger App running (select keyboard).
Add the action Vibration. → Turn off the vibration.
Save and activate the macro.

Note: Most of these apps require permission for Special Features or root access. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 14, some features may be limited by Xiaomi's security policies.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the vibration is turned off, Redmi Note 8 Pro users sometimes experience problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

Problem.	Possible cause	Decision
Vibration returns after rebooting	Resetting keyboard settings by the system	Update the keyboard or use it ADB-team
No "Vibration" in the settings	An outdated version of MIUI or keyboard	Update the firmware through Settings → Software Update
Vibration only works in some applications	Settings conflict between system and keyboard	Turn off vibration in system settings, and in keyboard settings

If none of these methods worked, check if the phone has third-party vibration control software (such as launchers or battery optimizers) that can override system settings.

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On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with Chinese firmware (China ROM), some vibration settings can be hidden, in which case only a transition to the global version of MIUI or using ADB will help.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

Can you turn off vibrations only for certain applications?

Yes, but it will require third-party software like MacroDroid or Tasker. The standard MIUI settings don't have this feature; the alternative is to use different keyboards for different applications (like Gboard without vibration for messengers and standard for other tasks).

Why did the keyboard vibration turn on again after the MIUI update?

This is due to Xiaomi’s policy of resetting some settings after major updates. To avoid an issue, back up your keyboard settings before the update (if this option is supported) or write down the settings used. Also check if permissions for third-party vibration control apps have reset.

Does the vibration shutdown affect other phone functions?

No, turning off the keyboard's tactile response doesn't affect: Vibration on calls and notifications (unless globally disabled), fingerprint sensor performance, device performance. The only possible effect is a slight increase in battery life (2-5%), as the vibratory motor stops consuming power.

Can you turn off the vibration without root rights?

Yes, all of the methods described in this article (except Button Mapper) work without root, but deep tuning of the vibration (for example, changing its intensity for different events) may require unlocking the bootloader and installing custom firmware. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, this is fraught with the risk of loss of warranty and potential problems with the new model. OTA-update.

What if the vibration of the keyboard turns on on on its own?

This can be caused by: MIUI failure (will help reset the keyboard settings or reboot the phone); conflict with battery optimizers (turn off keyboard optimization in Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization); virus or malware (check the phone with antivirus, for example, Malwarebytes). If the problem persists, reset the phone to factory settings (Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset), saving important data beforehand.