The sound of keys on Xiaomi smartphones is one of those little things that can annoy you every day: clicks when typing, system “peaks” when locking the screen or loud signals of the Gboard keyboard distract in quiet rooms, prevent you from focusing on work or just get on your nerves. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to turn off these sounds – both through standard MIUI settings and using hidden functions.
In this article, you will find the latest instructions for all modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models (including devices on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS).We will analyze not only the basic methods, but also little-known tricks – for example, how to remove the sound of physical buttons (volume, power) or turn off the keyboard vibration without losing tactile feedback.
Why the sound of the keys may not be turned off in standard ways
Many users are faced with a situation where the tick "Sound on press" in the keyboard settings is removed, but clicks still reverberate.
- 🔊 Settings conflict: sound can be duplicated in settings MIUI The keyboard itself (such as Gboard or SwiftKey).
- 📱 Firmware with a bug: in some versions MIUI 13 (especially on the Redmi Note 10/11) The sound of the keys is reset after updating.
- 🔧 Hidden system sounds: individual signals (e.g. when screen locks) are controlled through Settings → Sound and vibration → Systemic sounds.
- 🎵 Sound profiles: If Quiet or Do Not Disturb mode is enabled, some sounds may ignore global settings.
Before you go to drastic measures (like resetting), check all of these items. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the sound of physical buttons is adjusted separately from the virtual keyboard – this is not known to many.
Method 1: Turning off keyboard sound in MIUI settings
The most obvious method is to deactivate sounds directly in the keyboard settings, which is suitable for the standard MIUI and Gboard keyboard (if installed by default):
- Open any field to enter text (for example, in Messages or Notes).
- Touch the badge. ⚙️ (gears) on the keyboard to open its settings.
- Go to Settings → Sound and Vibration (or Preferences → Keyboard Sound for Gboard).
- Turn off the sliders: 🔕 Pressed sound 🔊 Sound when deleting the symbol (if any) 📳 Vibration upon pressing (optional)
If the sound is left after these actions, check the settings of the system sounds:
- Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
- Select System Sounds.
- Turn off the Touch Sound and Lock Sound.
☑️ Checking the keyboard sound off
Important! On some models (like the POCO X5 Pro), the keyboard sound can be tied to the sound profile. If you use Call mode, try switching to Vibration or No Sound, which sometimes helps.
Method 2: Turn off the physical buttons (volume, power)
The sounds that you press on the volume or power button are controlled separately from the keyboard and can be turned off via the engineering menu or standard settings:
Method A: Through MIUI settings (for most models)
- Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → System sounds.
- Turn off the options: 🔈 Volume buttons sound 🔄 Lock/unlock sound
Method B: Through the Engineering Menu (for older models)
If you don't have the right settings, try the engineering menu. Be careful: the wrong changes here can disrupt your phone!
- Open the phone app and enter the code: ##3646633##
- Go to the Hardware Testing → Audio section.
- Find the Key Tone Volume or Touch Sound settings and set 0.
- Save the changes and restart the phone.
What to do if the engineering menu is not opened?
⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), the engineering menu may be missing or require root rights (ADB-team).
Method 3: Using ADB to Deeply Shut Down Sounds
If the standard methods do not work, you can resort to ADB-This method requires you to connect your phone to your computer, but it is guaranteed to turn off all system sounds, including those that are not controlled through the interface.
Step 1: Preparation
- 🖥️ Install. ADB-PC drivers.
- 📱 Turn on Debugging. USB on the phone: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times to unlock Developer Settings, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB.
- 🔌 Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your debugging permission.
Step 2: Execution of commands
Open the command prompt (or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and type:
adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 0
adb shell settings put system lockscreen_sounds_enabled 0
adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 0These teams will shut down:
- 🔇 All system sound effects (including keyboard).
- 🔒 Screen lock/unlock sounds.
- 📱 Vibration upon touch (optional).
To get the sounds back, replace the 0 with 1 in the commands.
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If, after the execution, ADB-When you start the phone, you'll have the sound back when you restart, and you'll have to add the commands to the automatic execution script when you start the phone.
Method 4: Disabling sounds through third-party applications
If you don’t want to go through the settings or use ADB, You can use specialized utilities.-3 tested applications:
| Annex | Functions | Reference | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoundAssistant | Flexible control of all system sounds, including keyboard and buttons | Google Play | Requires permission to access notifications |
| Volume Control | Disabling the sounds of volume buttons, lock, keyboard | Google Play | It works without root, but can be reset after updates |
| MacroDroid | Automatically shutting down sounds on schedule or conditions | Google Play | Complicated setup but maximum flexibility |
⚠️ Note: Apps like SoundAssistant may conflict with energy-saving modes MIUI. If sounds come back after your phone sleeps, add the app to the AutoRun list (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start).
Method 5: Manually delete system audio files (for advanced)
This method is only suitable for users with root rights or custom firmware, and allows you to completely remove audio files from the system, which is guaranteed to solve the problem, but can lead to unstable phone operation if errors occur.
Instructions:
- Install a file manager with root access (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
- Go to /system/media/audio/ui/.
- Find and delete (or rename) the following files: KeypressStandard.ogg – KeypressSpacebar.ogg button pressing sound – KeypressDelete.ogg space sound – Lock.ogg deletion sound and Unlock.ogg locking sounds
Reboot the phone.
How to make a backup copy of sound files?
⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14+) System files are protected from changes even from root, in which case you will have to edit the build.prop file or use Magisk modules (for example, Audio Modification Library).
Frequent problems and their solutions
Even after the sound is turned off, they can come back suddenly, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:
- 🔄 Reset after update: MIUI Sometimes resets the sound settings after installing security patches.Solution - repeat the steps from Method 1 or use MacroDroid to automatically disable.
- 📴 Sounds in games or applications: Some games (e.g, PUBG Mobile) have their own interface sounds. Turn them off in the game settings.
- 🔊 Sound stays in headphones: If you use Bluetooth headphones, check the sound settings in the menu of the connected device (Settings) → Connected devices → Headphones → Sound settings).
- 🔋 Sounds when charging: Disable in Settings → Battery → Sound when charging is connected.
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If the keyboard sound returned after resetting the phone to factory settings, the problem lies in the firmware. Try updating MIUI to the latest version or installing custom firmware (such as Pixel Experience).