How to turn off the charging sound on Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 12-14

The sound of charging on Xiaomi smartphones can be annoying, especially if you connect the device at night or in a quiet environment. Although this signal is designed to inform the user about the start of charging, many want to turn it off. In this article, we will look at all possible methods, from standard MIUI settings to hidden functions and commands for power users.

Complicating the problem is that different versions of the firmware (MIUI 12, MIUI 13, MIUI 14) and different models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13) may have different paths to shut down the sound, and after system upgrades, the settings are sometimes reset and the sound comes back. We've put together the current ways that work on most devices in 2026.

Why Xiaomi doesn’t let you just turn off the charging sound?

The manufacturer argues that the sound signal is safe, so that the user knows that the charging started correctly, but this is not always convenient.

• 🔌 You plug in your phone at night and wake up your family.
• 🎧 Use wireless charging on your desktop and the sound is distracting
• 🔊 You have a customized charging sound that has become annoying
• 📱 The sound is triggered by the slightest movement of the cable (problem with the connector)

MIUI doesn't have a direct option to turn off charging sound in the settings menu, but there are workarounds, some requiring superuser rights, others running without them, and then all methods from simple to complex.

Method 1: Disconnect via sound settings (without root)

The most secure method that works on most devices with MIUI 12-14 is that it does not require superuser rights and does not affect other audible notifications.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
2. Scroll down to the System Sounds section.
3. Find the Sound of Charging (or Charging) and tap it.
4. Choose No Sound or Turn Off.

If there is no such item, then your version of MIUI does not support it, in which case move on to the next method.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make a backup copy of important data

Charge your phone at least 50% (for safe manipulation)

Make sure you have access to Wi-Fi (required for some methods)-->

Attention! On some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50) after turning off the sound through this menu, it can come back after rebooting, in which case try the ADB method (described below).

Method 2: Use of the "Do Not Disturb" mode

If the charging sound only interferes at certain times (e.g. at night), you can use the Do Not Disturb function, which turns off all audible notifications, including the charging signal.

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings → Sounds and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the mode manually or set the schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
3. In the Exceptions section, make sure that the charging sound is not added to the list of allowed notifications.

The downside of this method is that along with the charging sound, all notifications, including calls and SMS, will be turned off. If you need to leave important alerts, use the Exceptions in the mode settings.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which doesn’t require root rights, but requires connecting your phone to your computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Turn on your phone to USB Debug (Settings → About Phone → tap 7 times on the MIUI version, then go back to Additional settings → For developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute in the command line:

adb shell settings put global charging_sound_enabled 0

Once you've done the command, restart the device. The charging sound should disappear.

adb shell settings put system charging_sound_enabled 0

On some firmware, the parameter is stored in the system, not in the global one.-->

Attention! On MIUI 14 and later, Xiaomi can block changes through ADB for some system settings. If the sound is back after the reboot, try the file editing method (below) or use apps to automatically execute commands when booting (e.g., Tasker).

Method 4: Editing system files (root required)

This method is suitable for users with unlocked bootloader and root rights. It is guaranteed to turn off the charging sound, but requires caution - incorrect actions can lead to system failures.

Instructions:

1. Install any file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/media/audio/ui/.
3. Find files: Charging.ogg (connection sound) Unplug.ogg (disconnection sound, if any)

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Charging.ogg.bak

Reboot the phone.

If there are no files, check the other folders:

• /system/media/audio/notifications/
• /system/product/media/audio/ui/ (new MIUI versions)

⚠️ Attention! editing system files can cause a bootloop if you delete or damage critical data. /system/media/audio/.

Method 5: Using Third-Party Applications

If previous methods don’t work, you can use apps from Google Play, which don’t always work 100%, but can help in some cases.

Popular utilities:

• 🔇 Silent Charging – disables the charging sound through overlay over system notifications.
• 🛠️ MacroDroid – allows you to create a rule “If charging is connected” → switch off".
• 🤖 Tasker – Advanced Automation (requires customization).

Example of settings in MacroDroid:

1. Create a new macro.
2. As a trigger, select Charging State → Connected.
3. Add the action Audio → Set the volume of notifications to 0.
4. Save and activate the macro.

The downside of this method is that applications need permissions to access notifications and control sound, which can affect autonomy.

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Third-party applications are the most versatile method, but they consume an extra battery and can conflict with MIUI optimization.

What if the charging sound returned after the update?

After the MIUI update, all user settings can be reset.

• 🔄 If you've used ADB — re-run the command.
• 📁 If you have edited system files, check if they are restored.
• 🔇 If you have used the "Do Not Disturb" mode, set it up again.
• 🔧 Install the Shizuku app + App Ops to block sound at system level (requires) ADB).

On MIUI 14 and later, Xiaomi actively blocks changes in system settings. If the sound is back, try:

1. Reverse to the previous version of the firmware (if it is critical).
2. Use Magisk to install the Disable Charging Sound module.
3. Write in support of Xiaomi with a request to add the option of disconnection (collective appeals sometimes work).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the charging sound on Xiaomi