How to Turn Off Vibration When Clicking on Xiaomi: The Complete Guide

Modern Xiaomi smartphones, which run on the shells of MIUI or the new HyperOS, provide a wide range of tactile sensations to the user. However, the constant vibration every time you touch the screen or enter characters can be annoying, especially in quiet places or during prolonged work with the device. Often gadget owners are faced with a situation where standard volume sliders do not affect the tactile response, creating a false impression of the inability to change the settings.

In fact, independent system modules are responsible for different types of vibration, and a comprehensive approach is required to completely shut down the sound and haptic return. In this article, we will detail where hidden switches are hidden, how to adjust the keyboard and system sounds to keep your Redmi or Poco as quiet as possible, and learn how to manage tactile response at the system and individual applications level, which will significantly improve the comfort of using your smartphone.

Before you start setting up, it's important to understand that the complete absence of vibration can reduce the ease of typing, as you will no longer feel the confirmation of touch. However, if your goal is absolute silence or battery saving (albeit minimal), then the next steps will become indispensable for you. We will look at all possible scenarios, from standard settings to specific parameters for keyboards.

Setup system vibration through the main menu

The first and most obvious step is to check the basic audio settings in the system. In the MIUI and HyperOS shell, the menus are logically separated, but sometimes the important switches hide in subsections that users rarely visit. You need to go to the Settings menu and select Sound and Vibration, and that's where the control center for all the audio and tactile signals of the device is.

In the window that opens, look at the system sound section. Often the general vibration slider is off, but a separate switch is activated for "Touch Vibration" or "Keyboard Vibration." If you want to remove vibration when you press navigation buttons or system keys, make sure that touch Vibration is deactivated. This is a global setting that affects most standard interface actions.

Note that different versions of firmware may have slightly different locations, and in some cases, you need to click on an arrow or go inside the "Advanced" to see the full list of switches. Don't ignore these subsections, as that's where the settings for the alarm clock, timer and keyboard tactile response are often hidden.

You can also set the vibration intensity if you don't want to shut down completely, and the vibration power slider makes the response barely visible, which can be the middle ground between total silence and annoying buzzing, and once you make the changes, the system will immediately apply the new parameters, and you can test the result in practice.

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If the vibration slider in the Sound menu is inactive (grey), check if Do Not Disturb or No Sound mode is enabled, as they can block manual control of tactics.

Control of the keyboard tactile response

Most often, users are annoyed by the vibration of typing. It is important to understand that this is not the Android system, but the keyboard itself. Xiaomi smartphones often have a Gboard or Xiaomi Keyboard installed by default, and their settings differ. To remove the vibration, you need to go to the settings of the keyboard application itself, not the general settings of the phone.

For a standard Gboard keyboard, the algorithm is this: in any input field, call the keyboard, press the gear icon, or hold the comma to get into the menu. Next, select Settings → Settings (or "Preferences"). Here you need Vibration when you press the keys. By moving the slider to "Off," you will remove the tactile response when you type. Similarly, you can turn off the tap sound if it also interferes.

If you use a Xiaomi keyboard (often found on Chinese versions or globals with a specific region), the path will be different. Click on the settings icon on the keyboard bar, go to the Sound and Vibration section. Here you will see individual sliders for volume and vibration strength. By zeroing them, you will achieve the desired result. Remember, updating the keyboard application via Google Play or GetApps can reset your settings, so check them after major updates.

There is also the possibility of quick customization through the hint bar. When you first turn on the keyboard or after resetting the settings, the system may suggest choosing a usage profile. If you missed this point, you can always go back to manual control. For users who often change input languages, it is important to remember that vibration settings can be applied globally for all languages or individually, depending on the version of the application.

Disabling the vibration of navigation buttons

Navigation in MIUI can be done in two ways: through on-screen buttons or through gestures. If you use the classic three buttons at the bottom of the screen (Back, Home, Menu), each one can be tactile, and this is done to confirm the action, but for many people it is unnecessary noise. You can remove this vibration in the same audio settings, but there are nuances.

In the Sounds and Vibrations section, look for the Additional Settings section or look for Vibration when touching. In newer versions of HyperOS, this switch is often brought to the first level of the audio menu. By turning it off, you will no longer feel the vibration when switching between apps, swipes in the menu, and of course, when you press navigation buttons.

If you switch to gesture control, the situation changes. In gesture mode, there is no physical button press, but the tactile response remains with swipes from the bottom up (action "Home") or swipes at the edges of the screen (action "Back"). The mechanism of disabling is the same - through the general switch "Vibration on touch." However, in some custom themes, this response can be "sewn" into the topic itself, and then the standard settings will not help - you will need to change the the the theme to the standard one.

For users who value minimalism, it is also recommended to check the special features settings. Advanced settings → Special features can be activated functions that duplicate tactile response for people with visual impairment. Make sure options like "Long-press Vibration" or similar service functions are turned off if you do not use them.

Vibration in applications and messengers

The vibration within specific applications, such as Telegram, WhatsApp or the system keyboard of a predictive set, is particularly noteworthy. Users often confuse the system vibration of the keyboard with the vibration that the application itself generates when sending a message or receiving a notification, these settings are independent and adjustable within each application.

For example, in Telegram, the vibration of typing is a separate setting. Go to Settings → Chats → Vibration when typing (or a similar item depending on the version), here you can not only turn off the vibration, but also adjust its strength. On WhatsApp, the path is similar to: Settings → Chats → Vibration. This allows you to flexibly adjust the behavior of each messenger separately.

System applications, such as a calculator or a bell, can also vibrate when dialing buttons are pressed. They usually follow the general system rule "Touch Vibration" we talked about earlier. However, the Phone application may have its own switch in call settings. If dialing is still humming after the system vibration is turned off, check the settings of the Phone application (tubular icon).

It is important to understand the difference between notification vibration and interface vibration. The settings we are considering are about interface interaction (UI). Message, call and calendar events notifications are configured in the Notifications section for each application separately and are independent of the sliders of the tactile response of the keyboard.

Comparison of settings in MIUI and HyperOS

With the release of the new HyperOS shell, Xiaomi has reviewed many system menus, including sound and tactics management. Users who switch from MIUI 14 to the new system may notice changes in switch layout logic, and understanding these differences will help you find the right setting faster.

The table below compares the main ways and features of vibration adjustment in two shells:

HyperOS has a tendency to combine settings, for example, alarm clock and timer vibration control can now be in the same unit as system sounds, whereas MIUI has often spaced them, and the new shell offers smoother animations that synchronize with tactile response, so completely disabling vibration can make the interface less lively than MIUI.

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HyperOS strives for minimalism in settings, combining disparate MIUI items into logical groups, which simplifies search, but requires getting used to the new structure.

If you are upgrading from the old version, it is recommended that after installing HyperOS, you recheck all sound profiles.The system update can reset some user preferences or activate new default tactile communication features that were previously unavailable.

Additional parameters and operating modes

In addition to the standard settings, Xiaomi has special modes that can force the vibration to turn on or off, primarily the phone’s “no sound”, “vibration” and “do not disturb” modes. The switch is usually in the notification curtain or on the side button (depending on the model).

Do Not Disturb is the most aggressive filter, and when it's turned on, the phone not only blocks the sounds of calls and notifications, but it also tends to turn off the tactile response of the interface. This is ideal for a movie theater or meeting when you want complete silence. However, be careful: in some configurations, the Do Not Disturb mode can miss the alarm clock vibration, but block everything else.

There's also a Pocket Mode feature that prevents random taps in your pocket, and while it doesn't directly control the vibration of the buttons, it blocks the screen, making it impossible for any tactile interaction to occur. If your phone is acting strangely or vibrating for no apparent reason, check if the proximity sensor sticks or if it's activated incorrectly.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling system vibration may cause you to stop noticing some important actions, such as confirming payment through the system. NFC or successful fingerprint scanning if they are set up for tactile confirmation.

Game Turbo (or Game Center) has its own settings for gamers. In game mode, the system can turn off the extra vibrations to prevent interference, or, conversely, amplify them for immersion. Check the settings of the game accelerator if the vibration is unpredictable only in games.

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