Vibration when entering text on Xiaomi: how to turn off permanently or configure yourself

Do you type in a messenger and a Xiaomi smartphone vibrates with every keystroke?This haptic feedback can be annoying, especially if you type quickly or use the device in a quiet environment. Fortunately, MIUI has several ways to turn off the vibration when you type text - both fully and selectively for individual applications.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for modern firmware versions (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14), including hidden settings and workarounds for older models, as well as how to return the vibration to the back if it suddenly disappeared after an update, and why some keyboards (for example, Gboard or SwiftKey) ignore system settings.

Why does Xiaomi’s smartphone vibrate when typing?

Input vibration is a piece of haptic feedback that simulates physical buttons being pressed. At Xiaomi, it works on three levels:

• 📱 System level: settings MIUI, vibrating when touching the screen.
• ⌨️ Keyboard Level: Individual settings in the keyboard application (e.g. Mi Keyboard or Gboard).
• 🔧 Application layer: Some messengers (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) have their own vibration settings.

By default, on new Xiaomi smartphones (e.g. Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13), the input vibration is turned on — this is part of the MIUI corporate identity. However, it can be adjusted or turned off completely.

Method 1: Turn off vibration in MIUI settings

The most universal method is to disable haptic feedback at the system level, and it will affect all applications, including the keyboard. MIUI 12–14:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select Vibration (or Tactile Feedback in newer versions).
4. Turn off the slider next to the Vibration point when touching.

If this item is missing, try an alternative path:

Settings → Special Opportunities → Physical Opportunities → Vibration

Important! On some models (e.g. Redmi 10A or POCO M4 Pro), this option may be called Press Vibration or Touch Feedback. If you don't find it, check for MIUI updates: older versions of the firmware (below MIUI 11) may not have this partition.

Method 2: Set up vibration in the keyboard

If the system shutdown didn’t work, or if you want to leave vibrations in other parts of the interface (like when you unlock), you can set it separately in the keyboard.

🔹 Standard keyboard MIUI (Mi Keyboard)

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in Notes).
2. Press the badge. ⚙️ (gear) on the keyboard to open its settings.
3. Select keyboard settings → Vibration when pressed.
4. Turn off the slider or select No Vibration.

🔹 Google Keyboard (Gboard)

Gboard ignores Xiaomi’s vibration system settings and has its own setting:

1. Open Settings → System → Language and input.
2. Select the Virtual Keyboard → Gboard.
3. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
4. Turn off the vibration when you press the keys.

Attention! On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 11T or Redmi K50) after updating MIUI, the Gboard settings may reset. If the vibration returns by itself, check this setting again.

Method 3: Turning off vibration for individual applications

Some messengers and social networks (such as WhatsApp, Telegram, VK) have their own vibration settings that are independent of the system, which means that even if you turn off the vibration in MIUI, it can continue to work in these applications.

Here's how to fix it:

If the app doesn't have a separate setting for the input vibration, but it still works, try turning off all vibrations in its notification settings. Sometimes this helps.

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If the vibration is gone in all applications after MIUI is turned off, but you only need to return it for calls, check the settings in Settings → Sound and Vibration → Vibration Modes. There you can set up separate profiles for calls, notifications and touches.

What to do if the vibration does not turn off?

Sometimes, even after all the manipulations, the vibration of the input continues to work, and this may be due to:

• 🔄 Settings conflict: for example, if MIUI Vibration is turned off but on in the keyboard (or vice versa).
• 📲 Firmware error: bugs in some versions MIUI (Especially in beta versions, you can ignore user settings.
• 🛠️ Custom firmware: If you use unofficial firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the settings may differ.
• 🔧 Special modes: Some devices (such as Black Shark) have game profiles that override standard settings.

If nothing helps, try the following steps:

1. Restart the device – sometimes the settings are applied only after the reboot.
2. Reset the keyboard settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Your keyboard] → Warehouse → Clear the data ⚠️ Attention! This will delete all custom words and auto-replace settings. Before reset, back up in the keyboard settings (if you have one).
3. Update MIUI to the latest stable version: Settings → About Phone → System Update
4. Check your device for viruses – some malware can change your system settings.

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If the vibration when you enter text returns after rebooting - this is a sign of a failure in the MIUI. In this case, only resetting the settings to the factory or flashing the device will help.

How do you get the vibration back if it's gone?

Sometimes users have the opposite problem: the vibration when you type in text stopped working, even though it was turned on earlier, this can happen after you update MIUI, reset your settings or install a new application.

1. Check system settings: Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration → Vibration when touched (turn on)
2. Update your keyboard in Google Play (if you use Gboard or SwiftKey).
3. Check the charge saving settings: Settings → Battery and performance → Charge saving → Settings → Turn off the restrictions for the keyboard
4. If the vibration works in other applications (for example, when calling), but not in the keyboard, try reinstalling it.

If the vibration does not return even after all the manipulations, there may be a problem in the hardware (for example, the vibrator engine failed).

Vibration on different models Xiaomi: features

Not all Xiaomi smartphones handle vibration settings the same way, here’s a quick look at the features for the popular series:

If your model isn’t in the table, try the generic methods from Method 1 or Method 2. Most vibration problems are solved by updating the firmware or changing the keyboard.

FAQ: Frequent questions about vibration on Xiaomi