The constant buzzing of a smartphone in your pocket or on your desk can be very annoying, especially when there are a lot of background messages from apps. Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices often face the need to fine-tune sound profiles so that the phone does not distract from work or rest. In the MIUI operating system or its new version of HyperOS, tactile management is implemented in a flexible way, but not always intuitively clear.
Not only does the vibration shut down completely, but some users say it can save a little bit of battery power. In this guide, we’ll look at all the ways you can eliminate tactile responses, from global audio settings to individually managing each application. You’ll learn to distinguish between keyboard system vibration and tactile notification response, which will help you create the perfect usage profile for your gadget.
Before we start to make changes, it’s worth noting that some menu items may vary slightly depending on the firmware version and region. However, the overall algorithm of actions remains the same for the entire ecosystem of the Chinese manufacturer. Below are the current methods that work on most modern models, including the Mi, Note series and the budget line of Redmi.
Global Vibration Shutdown through Sound Settings
The fastest and most effective way to remove tactile response is to use the main audio settings menu, which allows you to turn off vibration for all incoming calls and standard system notifications in one action, and you first need to unlock the screen and find the Settings icon, which usually looks like a gear.
In the menu that opens, you should scroll through the list to the Sound and Vibration section, and this is where all the sliders and switches that are responsible for audio and tactile support of the user's actions are concentrated. The interface can look different: in older versions of MIUI it was a separate subsection, in new versions it was part of a common tab.
- 🔊 Find the item “Vibration on call” and put the switch in an inactive state if you want silence during incoming calls.
- 📳 Turn off the “Vibration in silent mode” option so that the phone doesn’t vibrate, even if it’s in “Do Not Disturb” mode».
- 🔔 Remove the tick from the item “Vibration at notifications” so that messages from messengers and social networks come without a tactile signal.
After making the changes, the system will immediately apply the new settings. Note that on some models with a physical mode switch (side of the case) installed, the software shutdown may conflict with the hardware position of the lever. If the vibration remains, check if the phone is set to Vibration mode by a physical switch.
⚠️ Warning: With the vibration completely off in global settings, you may miss an important call if the phone is lying in your bag or in another room where the speaker's sound is not audible.
This is the most radical method, because it affects all system sounds at once, and if your goal is to remove only the annoying buzz when printing or in games, you should use the more detailed settings described below.
Customize individual vibration for applications
Often users want to leave vibrations for calls, but remove them for specific applications, such as games or newsfeeds. MIUI has a notification management feature for each app installed separately, which allows you to create a flexible alert system where important contacts will wake up the phone and spam will pass quietly.
To set up, go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification Management. This is a complete list of all installed programs. Choose the desired application, such as Telegram or Viber.
Inside the app menu, find the Sound or Vibration section. If you want to completely disable the tactile response for this program, move the corresponding slider to the Off position. You can also select the notification category (for example, Personal Messages or Groups) and configure them separately.
- 📱 Go to the settings of a particular application through the system notification menu.
- 🔇 Find the Vibration switch and deactivate it for selected categories.
- ✅ Save the changes by going back, settings apply automatically.
It’s important to understand that some applications have their own internal settings that can override system settings. If system shutdown didn’t work, go to the settings of the application itself (usually three dots in the corner or a gear inside the program) and find the Notifications or Sounds section there.
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If you have turned off vibration for the app but it continues to work, check if the app itself is activated with Sound and Vibration mode, which often ignores Android system settings.
Eliminating keyboard vibration and system touches
Special attention should be paid to the vibration when typing and touching interface elements. Many users do not even realize that the humming when printing can be turned off without affecting other notifications, this is done in the language settings and input or directly in the keyboard application.
The standard Gboard or MIUI Keyboard keyboard has its own settings menu. To get into them, press and hold the comma or settings icon on the keyboard itself, or go to Settings → Additional → Languages and input. Here you select Keyboard Management and click on the gear next to the active keyboard.
In the keyboard menu, look for Settings or Preferences, and you'll have Vibration when you press it, and you'll be able to not only turn off the function, but also adjust the power of the function if the lack of response seems unusual.
The path to Gboard settings:
Settings → Additional → Languages and input → Keyboard management → Gboard → Settings → Vibration when pressedAlso worth checking is the system sound settings. In the Sound and Vibration section, there is Other Sounds (or System Sounds) where you can turn off the vibration of the lock screen, unlock the device and dial sounds, which will make smartphone use more sterile and quiet.
| Type of vibration | Where to turn off | Impact on work |
|---|---|---|
| Incoming call | Sound and vibration | The phone doesn't vibrate when you call. |
| Type of text | Keyboard settings | There is no tactile response when printing |
| System cliques | Sound and vibration → Additionally. | Silence when touching interface buttons |
| Alarm clock | Annex Clock | The alarm clock only works with sound. |
Use of Do Not Disturb Mode and Schedules
If you need to temporarily remove vibrations, such as during meetings, sleep or movies, you don’t have to go through settings every time. Xiaomi has a “Do Not Disturb” mode for this purpose, which allows you to flexibly adjust the behavior of your phone at certain hours.
You can activate mode through the notification curtain (crescent icon) or through Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb. In this section, you can set a schedule, for example, from 23:00 to 07:00, so that the phone automatically switches to quiet mode at night.
An important feature is the ability to customize exceptions: You can allow vibration and calls for selected contacts or repeat calls, even when the mode is active, which ensures that you do not miss an emergency call, but are protected from advertising mailings.
- 🌙 Set up automatic switching on schedule for sleep.
- 📞 Add important contacts to the exclusion list so that their calls go with vibration.
- 🔇 Select the “Total Silence” option to turn off all sounds and vibrations without exception.
☑️ Setting up the silence mode
There is also a Pocket Mode feature, or smart modes, that can block vibration when the phone is in your pocket, preventing accidental screen switching on and noise.
⚠️ Note: In Do Not Disturb mode, visual notifications may continue to light up on the screen unless the Light Indication or the “Always On Display” function is disabled».
Specificity of Redmi and POCO models with different shells
Owners of Redmi and POCO sub-brands may experience slight interface differences, such as the POCO Launcher shell, where some settings are placed in a separate Security or Tools app, to optimize performance and grouping of functions.
The Security app (green icon with shield) often has a Cleanup or Booster section, but it also has access to notification settings. If you can't find the item you want in the standard Android settings menu, try searching for it through the settings by entering the word "vibration."
On pure Android devices (Mi A series or global versions of Redmi Note without ads), the path can be classic for Android One: Settings → Sound → Vibration. There are fewer unnecessary features, but also fewer options for customization.
Why can the settings be reset?
If you have global firmware installed but the region is China, some items may be called differently or missing. Changing the region in settings (Additional → Region) to “Russia” or “Ukraine” often adds missing features and localization.
Problem Solving: Vibration does not shut down
There are times when, despite all the settings, the phone continues to vibrate, which can be caused by third-party apps, system bugs, or accessories, and the first thing to do is check if there is a vibration control app installed that intercepts control.
The problem can also be in the protective case: some cheap cases with a magnetic cover or a tight fit can create a vibration or rattle effect, which users confuse with the operation of the motor.
If nothing works, reset the audio settings, you can use an engineering menu, but it requires caution, and a safer way is to create a new user on the system (if the feature is available) and check the behavior of the phone in a clean profile.
- 🔄 Restart the device after changing all settings to apply the changes correctly.
- 📲 Check system updates, as new patches often fix sound control bugs.
- 🛠️ In extreme cases, reset all settings (not data) through the recovery menu.
⚠️ Warning: Resetting all settings will return the phone to factory status in terms of configuration by removing your Wi-Fi passwords and alarm settings, but will save personal photos and contacts.
In rare cases, constant vibration may indicate a malfunction of the motor or plume. If the phone vibrates chaotically, even when switched off (when connected to charging) or immediately after turning on, you should contact the service center.
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If software methods have not helped, the problem may be the physical wear of the vibration motor, which begins to work unstable and requires replacement.