How to Remove Vibration When Typing on Xiaomi Redmi: A Detailed Guide

The keyboard vibration on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is not something everyone likes. For some users, tactile feedback when typing creates a pleasant “response” feeling, while for others it becomes a source of irritation: distracting from thought, slowing down the speed of printing or simply disturbing silence. Especially a problem for owners of models with a powerful vibrator (for example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro + or POCO F5), where the recoils are felt too intense.

Fortunately, you can turn off the vibration in a few steps, both in the standard MIUI settings and through the keyboard itself. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways for different versions of the firmware (including MIUI 14 based on Android 13/14), and also describe how to return the settings back if the vibration suddenly disappeared on its own.

If you find that vibration doesn't turn off through the menu or comes back after a reboot, there's a section at the end of this article that addresses this problem, and we've collected answers to common questions: does the vibration shutdown affect autonomy, can you adjust the recoil force, and why some Redmi models don't have a separate keyboard switch.

Why does the vibration of the keyboard interfere?

At first glance, tactile recoil seems like a useful feature: it confirms the press of a button and helps to print blindly. However, in practice, many Xiaomi users face a number of inconveniences:

• 🔊 Noise in quiet places. Vibromotor makes a noticeable sound that can interfere with others (for example, in the library or in a meeting).
• 🕒 Slow printing: The pause between pressing and vibration creates the illusion of sticking keys, especially on budget models with a weak processor.
• 🔋 Battery consumption: The constant operation of the vibrator increases energy consumption (by 2–5% per day of active use).
• 🤯 Irritation with long-term dialing, some users liken it to "clicking a mouse" -- after an hour of printing, it starts to get on your nerves.

I wonder what Redmi is doing with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K60 Note 13 Pro+) The vibration may seem stronger because of the tactile response of the display. IPS-matrices (like Redmis) 12C) It is often perceived as being more “soft».

In addition, the vibration of the keyboard sometimes conflicts with other MIUI functions:

• 🎵 It can be superimposed on the sounds of notifications, creating a cacophony.
• 🎮 In games, random touches of the screen cause false positives.
• 📱 On some firmware, the vibration is triggered even when using gestures (for example, swipe down to call the notification bar).

Method 1: Disconnect via Mi Keyboard keyboard settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in settings of the standard Mi Keyboard. It works on all Redmi models with the same standard. MIUI 12–14, including the Redmi Note 11/12/13, POCO X5/F5 And others. And the instructions are also valid for Android. 12/13/14.

Steps:

1. Open any typing application (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Tap the input field to make the keyboard appear.
3. Press the gear icon (⚙️) in the top row of the keyboard (near the send button).
4. In the settings menu, select Sound and Vibration (or Vibration when pressed in older versions).
5. Move the slider Vibration when pressed to the off position..

If you have a MIUI 14, the path may be slightly different.

Keyboard settings → Additional → Tactile feedback → Vibration when pressed

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What to do if there is no “vibration” item?

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially for Redmi with Android Go or regional versions) MIUI For India, the vibration partition can be hidden, in which case try method 2 or update the keyboard via Google Play.

Method 2: Disconnection through Xiaomi system settings

If the keyboard vibration is not controlled separately, it can be turned off globally for all applications, a technique that is suitable for users who want to remove all tactile output on the device, including vibration when touching the screen and navigation gestures.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Select Vibration by touch (or Tactile Feedback in MIUI 14).
3. Turn off the Vibration slider when pressed.
4. Optionally: Here you can turn off vibration for System sounds and navigation keys.

It is important to note that this method affects all vibration responses of the device, not just the keyboard, for example, after turning off, the vibration will stop:

• 📱 Navigation buttons (if you use gestures, this is not critical).
• 🔔 Notifications in some apps (such as WhatsApp or Telegram).
• 🎮 Tactile return in games (if implemented through a system vibration motor).

On Redmi models with Game Turbo (e.g. Redmi K50 Gaming), global vibration shutdown can affect the gaming experience, in which case it is better to use method 1 or method 3.

Method 3: Vibration settings in third-party keyboards (Gboard, SwiftKey)

Many Xiaomi Redmi users install alternative keyboards, such as Gboard (from Google) or SwiftKey (from Microsoft), which have a different vibration control than the standard Mi Keyboard.

For Gboard:

For SwiftKey:

On some Redmi models (such as the Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro), the Gboard may conflict with MIUI system settings.

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 🗑️ Clear the Gboard cache in the app settings.
• 📥 Update the keyboard to the latest version on Google Play.

⚠️ Note: SwiftKey has a force-adjusting tactile feedback feature, so if you want to keep the vibration down, just reduce it, use the slider in this section. 9A) The difference between “weak” and “strong” vibrations can be subtle.

Method 4: Using Do Not Disturb Mode to Temporarily Shut Down

If you only need to turn off the keyboard vibration for a while (e.g., in a meeting or in a movie), you can use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, which does not cancel the vibration settings completely, but only mutes it for a given period.

How to turn on:

1. Pull down the notification panel and hold the Do Not Disturb icon (🔔 cross-belled).
2. Select Settings → Rules.
3. Activate the Meeting or Movie Rule (depending on the MIUI version).
4. Turn on the slider Turn off the vibration.
5. Set the time of action or select until I turn it off.

Advantages of this method:

• ⏱️ Vibration is automatically turned off by timer.
• 📵 Other keyboard settings are not affected.
• 🔕 You can quickly turn on / off through the notification panel.

However, there are also disadvantages:

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If you need to turn off vibration only for a specific app (like WhatsApp), go to its notification settings (Settings → Notifications → [App] → Vibration) and select No Vibration.

What to do if the vibration of the keyboard does not turn off?

In rare cases, Xiaomi Redmi users are faced with the fact that the keyboard vibration continues to work despite all the manipulations.

1. Shell conflict MIUI

Some firmware (especially MIUI 12.5 for Redmi Note 9/10) has a bug that causes keyboard settings to reset after the update.

• Update the Mi Keyboard via Google Play (if available).
• Reset your keyboard settings to standard: Settings → Applications → Mi Keyboard → Storage → Reset settings.

2.Vibration enabled in Developer Mode

If you have previously activated the developer mode, check:

Settings → Additional → For developers → Turn off all vibrations

If the item is turned on, the vibration will be blocked at the system level.

Problem with vibrator

On older Redmi models (such as the Redmi 8 or Note 7), the vibrator motor can stick and work even when the settings are turned off.

• Check your phone for moisture or mechanical damage.
• Do a reset (but make a backup first!).
• Contact the service center if the problem persists.

⚠️ Warning: If the keyboard vibration is accompanied by extraneous sounds (squeaking, crackling) - this is a sign of malfunction of the vibromotor. Do not ignore the problem: over time, it can lead to overheating or battery discharge even in standby mode.

Does the vibration shutdown affect Xiaomi Redmi’s autonomy?

Many users are wondering if turning off the keyboard vibration will save battery power, and the answer is yes, but not much, according to the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and POCO F4 tests:

• 🔋 With active typing (2-3 hours a day), the savings are 3-5% of the charge per day.
• 📉 In the models with AMOLED-The effect is weaker (1-2%), since the main consumption goes to the display.
• ⚡ On budget Redmi (e.g. Redmi) 10A) savings of 7-8% due to less optimized vibrator.

For comparison, here’s how power is distributed on a typical Xiaomi Redmi (data from Settings → Battery → Usage):

Conclusion: Turning off the keyboard vibration will only have a noticeable effect when you use your phone to print (for example, if you write a lot in messengers or work with documents).

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Turning off the keyboard vibration is not so much to save battery as to improve typing comfort. If you care about autonomy, pay attention to optimizing the background activity of applications and screen brightness - this will give a much greater effect.

FAQ: Frequent questions about keyboard vibration on Xiaomi Redmi