How to completely disable the keyboard vibration response on Xiaomi: 5 working methods

Vibration when typing on Xiaomi can be a useful feature for tactile feedback, but for many users it interferes with — distracting, draining the battery or just annoying the constant buzzing. AMOLED-We're going to look at all the ways that you can turn off the vibrations of the keyboard, even with a little touch, in this article, we're going to look at all the ways that you can turn off the vibrations, from the standard settings. MIUI Up to Hidden Parameters for Experienced Users.

It’s important to understand that on Xiaomi smartphones, the vibration response can work on two levels: at the system keyboard level (such as the Mi Keyboard) and at the level of third-party keyboards like Gboard or SwiftKey. We’ll look at both options, and also tell you how to turn off the vibration when you press system buttons (such as on the menu or when you lock the screen), if it also annoys you.

1. disable the vibration response in the standard Mi Keyboard keyboard

If you use the Mi Keyboard (the default keyboard on all Xiaomi smartphones), you can turn off the vibration right in its settings. This method works on all versions of MIUI from 12 to 14, including global and Chinese firmware.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open any field to enter text (such as notes or messenger) to make the keyboard appear.
• ⚙️ Click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the upper right corner of the keyboard to open the settings.
• 🔍 Scroll down to the Sound and Vibration section (or Feedback in English version).
• 🔕 Translate the slider Vibration when pressed (or Vibrate on keypress) to the off position.

If your Mi Keyboard version doesn’t have one, try updating your keyboard via Google Play or use an alternative method from the next section.

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On some Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the keyboard vibrator is tied to the system vibration. If the keyboard settings fail, check the general vibration settings in the Sound menu and the vibration of the phone's main settings.

2. How to turn off vibration in Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Gboard is the most popular alternative to the standard keyboard on Xiaomi, and if you use it, the vibration response is turned off separately from the system settings.

Steps:

1. Open Gboard in any text field.
2. Slap the gear icon (⚙️) keyboard.
3. Select Settings → Text entry options.
4. Find the Vibration section when you press it and turn it off.
5. You can also turn off the sound when you press it if it irritates you too.

If the vibration still works after turning off, try clearing the Gboard cache:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find Gboard in the list and select Warehouse.
• 🧹 Click Clear cache (do not delete data, otherwise all keyboard settings will reset!).

3. System-based vibration shutdown on Xiaomi (for all keyboards)

If the vibration response is not turned off in the keyboard settings, the problem may be in the system vibration parameters. MIUI has a separate section where tactile feedback is managed for all interface elements, including the keyboard.

How to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Select Vibration (or Vibration & haptic feedback in global firmware).
3. Turn off the slider Vibration when touching (Touch vibration).
4. Warning: This setting turns off vibration ALWAYS, including notifications and system buttons. If you need to leave vibration only for calls, use the method in the next section.

4.Switch off vibration through Do Not Disturb and Saving Charge modes

If you need to temporarily turn off the vibration response (for example, overnight or during an important event), you can use Do Not Disturb or Save Charge modes, which automatically limit vibration and other distractions.

Method 1: Do not disturb mode

• 🔔 Go to Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Don't disturb.
• 🔕 Turn on the mode and select No sound and no vibration.
• ⏰ Set up a schedule if you want to turn off vibrations automatically (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).

Method 2: "Saving charge" mode

• 🔋 Go to Settings. → Battery and performance → Saving charge.
• 🔄 Turn on the mode and select Limit background activity.
• 📵 The vibration of the keyboard and other interface elements will be turned off automatically.

5. Hidden settings for power users (ADB and Miui Hidden Settings)

If standard methods do not help, you can use hidden settings MIUI or ADB command. This method is suitable for advanced users, as it requires access to debugging functions.

Method 1: Miui Hidden Settings App

• 📱 Install Miui Hidden Settings from Google Play.
• 🔧 Open the System section UI Tuner.
• 🔍 Find the Haptic feedback strength and set 0.
• 🔄 Restart your phone to apply changes.

Method 2: ADB command (requires a PC)

adb shell settings put global haptic_feedback_enabled 0

This command completely disables tactile feedback at the system level. To return the vibration, replace 0 with 1.

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Using ADB or hidden settings can cause the phone to run unstable.Before making changes, back up your data!

6. Comparison of methods: which method is better?

Not all methods are equally effective – the choice depends on your Xiaomi model and MIUI version. In the table below, compare the pros and cons of each method:

If you're not sure which method to choose, start with the simplest one: turn off the vibration in your keyboard settings. If that doesn't help, move on to system settings or ADB.

Frequent problems and solutions

Sometimes the keyboard's vibration response doesn't turn off even after all the manipulations, so let's look at the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:

Problem 1: Vibration returns after MIUI update.

⚠️ Note: After major updates (e.g., with the MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) some settings are reset. Check the vibration parameters again and if necessary, repeat the shutdown.

Problem 2: Vibrofeedback only works in some applications.

• 🔍 Check the settings of a particular application (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram may have its own keyboard with separate vibration parameters).
• 📲 Try changing the default keyboard in the system settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Language and input → Current keyboard).

Problem 3: Vibration is triggered when you press system buttons (e.g., "Back" or "Home").

• 🔧 It's a separate setting! It's off in Settings. → Sound and vibration → Vibration when pressing buttons.
• 🔕 If there is no item, use it. ADB-section 5.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions