Keyboard vibration on Android 11 can be useful for accurate typing, but for many users it interferes - it distracts, irritates, or quickly drains the battery. This is especially true on devices with increased tactile feedback, as in some models Samsung Galaxy or OnePlus. In this article, we will look at all the possible ways to disable vibration, including hidden settings and solutions for third-party keyboards.

It is important to understand that the interface may differ slightly depending on the manufacturer’s shell (One UI, MIUI, OxygenOS etc.), but the general principle remains the same. If you are using not a standard keyboard Gboard, but an alternative one (for example, SwiftKey or Fleksy), the instructions will be different - we will talk about this in detail in a separate section.

Also note that on some devices with custom firmware (for example, LineageOS) the path to the settings may differ. In this case, we recommend that you first check the firmware version in Settings → About phone.

1. Disabling vibration in the standard settings of Android 11

On most devices with a clean Android 11 (for example Google Pixel, Nokia, Motorola), keyboard vibration can be disabled through the system settings. Here are the step-by-step guide:

  1. Open the application "Settings"** (gear icon in the application menu).
  2. Go to the section System → Language and input.
  3. Click on "Virtual keyboard"** (or On-screen keyboard on some devices).
  4. Select the keyboard you are using (usually Gboard or Android keyboard).
  5. Tap on Settings → Sound and vibration.
  6. Move the slider "Vibration when pressed"** to position Off.

If you Samsung with a shell One UI, the path will be slightly different:

  • 📱 Settings → General management → Language and input
  • 🔍 Click on Samsung Keyboard (or Gboardif you use it)
  • 🔕 Select Style and Layout → Press Feedback
  • 🚫 Disable "Vibration"**

Make sure your keyboard is updated to the latest version|

Check if the power saving mode is turned on (may block changes)|

Reboot the device if the settings do not apply|

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On devices Xiaomi (shell MIUI) the path is even shorter:

  1. Hold comma on the keyboard → press ⚙ Settings.
  2. Select Keyboard settings → Sound and vibration.
  3. Disable "Vibration when pressed" and "Vibration when held" (if available).
⚠️ Attention: On some devices Huawei s EMUI keyboard vibration is tied to system sounds. If you turn it off here, other tactile signals may also disappear (for example, when unlocking).

2. Disabling vibration for Gboard (Google Keyboard)

Gboard - the most popular keyboard on Android, and its vibration settings are taken out separately. Even if you changed the system parameters, they may remain active. Here's how to disable them: Gboard they can remain active. Here's how to disable them:

  1. Open any text input field (for example, in Notes or Messages).
  2. Click on the icon ⚙ in the top panel of the keyboard (or hold down the comma and select Settings).
  3. Go to Settings → Themes, Emoji and GIF → Keyboard settings.
  4. Select Sound and vibration.
  5. Disable:
    • 🔄 "Vibrate when pressed"**
    • 🔄 "Vibration when held"** (if available)
    • 🔊 "Sound when pressed"** (optional)

If your version Gboard there is no item Sound and vibration, update the application via Google Play. In older versions (before 10.0), the settings could be located in Settings → General → Vibration.

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Manufacturer Path to vibration settings Features
Google Pixel, Nokia, Motorola Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → Gboard → Sound and vibration Pure Android, without additional shells
Samsung (One UI) Settings → General controls → Language and input → Keyboard Samsung → Touch feedback You may need to disable "Haptic feedback"** in Settings → Sound and vibration
Xiaomi (MIUI) Hold comma → ⚙ Settings → Sound and vibration Settings are duplicated in Settings → Advanced → Language and input
Huawei (EMUI/HarmonyOS) Settings → System → Language and input → Huawei Keyboard → Feedback Vibration can be linked to system sounds

3. Disabling vibration for third-party keyboards (SwiftKey, Fleksy, etc.)

If you are using an alternative keyboard, for example Microsoft SwiftKey or Fleksy, vibration settings are located inside the application itself. Let's look at the process using an example SwiftKey:

  1. Open any text field and call the keyboard.
  2. Click on the icon ⚙ (or ≡ → Settings).
  3. Go to Sound and vibration (or Haptic feedback).
  4. Disable:
    • 🔄 "Vibration when pressed"**
    • 🔄 "Vibration when held"** (if available)

For Fleksy the path will be like this:

  • 📱 Open Fleksy Settings (icon in the upper left corner of the keyboard).
  • 🔍 Select Settings → Feedback.
  • 🚫 Disable "Vibration" and "Sounds" (optional).
⚠️ Attention: Some keyboards (for example, Chroom or Typewise) do not support disabling vibration at the application level. In this case, only disabling system haptic feedback will help (see section 4).
What to do if the vibration settings are locked?

On some corporate devices or smartphones with MDM policies (management). mobile devices) access to the keyboard settings may be limited. In this case:

  1. Try to use another keyboard (for example, Gboard), where the settings are not locked.
  2. Contact the device administrator (if the phone is working).
  3. Check if Is the mode enabled For all users in the keyboard settings (may block changes).

4. Disabling system haptic feedback

If keyboard vibration is not disabled through the app settings, the problem may be in the system parameters. On Android 11 haptic feedback is controlled separately:

  1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration (or Settings → Sound on some devices).
  2. Find the section "Vibration" or "Haptic feedback".
  3. Disable:
    • 🔄 "Vibration when touching"** (can be called Haptic feedback)
    • 🔄 "Vibration when typing"** (if there is a separate item)

On devices Samsung this parameter can hide deeper:

  • 📱 Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration
  • 🔍 Disable "Haptic feedback" i "Vibration for system interactions".

On some devices, disabling system vibration may affect other functions, for example, vibration when unlocking or notifications. If this is critical, return the settings back and try alternative methods from section 5.

5. utilities

If standard methods do not work, you can use advanced tools. One of them is disabling vibration via ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

You will need:

  • 🖥 Computer with installed ADB drivers.
  • 🔌 USB cable for connecting the phone.
  • 📱 Enabled USB debugging on the phone (Settings → About phone → Build number → press 7 times to unlock developer mode, then Settings → System → For developers → Software debugging USB).

Instructions:

  1. Connect your phone to the PC and open the command line (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux).
  2. Enter the command to check the connection: 
    adb devices

    The name of your device should appear.

  3. Run the command to turn off keyboard vibration: 
    adb shell settings put system haptic_feedback_enabled 0

    For Gboard additionally:

    adb shell settings put secure vibrate_on 0
  4. Restart the device.

If ADB seems too complicated, you can use applications like MacroDroid or Tasker to automatically turn off vibration when you open the keyboard. However, this requires setting up triggers and may conflict with other automations.

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Before using ADB, make a backup of important data.

6. Problems and solutions: why doesn’t the vibration turn off?

Sometimes even after all the manipulations, the keyboard vibration continues to work. Let's look at typical causes and ways to eliminate them:

Problem Possible cause Solution
Settings are reset after reboot Conflict with battery optimizer or cleaner application Add the keyboard to optimization exceptions (Settings → Applications → ⋮ → Special access → Battery optimization)
There is no “Vibration” item in the keyboard settings Outdated version of the keyboard or custom firmware Update the keyboard via Google Play or use ADB
Vibration only works in some applications The application overrides system settings (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram) Check your keyboard settings inside the problematic application or disable vibration at the level systems
After turning off vibration, all sounds disappear On some devices (Huawei, Xiaomi) sound and vibration are connected Use separate settings for the keyboard or third-party software like MacroDroid

If none of the methods helped, check:

  • 🔄 System updates —some bugs are fixed in new versions Android.
  • 🔍 Conflicting applications —antiviruses or optimizers (for example, Clean Master) can block changes.
  • 📱 Reset keyboard settings —in the keyboard application settings, find the item Reset settings.
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If keyboard vibration does not turn off through standard settings, first check for updates for the keyboard and system. Often the problem is solved by a trivial one. update.

7. Impact on battery and performance

Keyboard vibration is one of those little things that quietly drains battery power. According to tests Android Authority, haptic feedback can increase power consumption by 3–7% when active. typing. This is especially noticeable on devices with AMOLED screenswhere the vibration motor consumes additional energy.

In addition, on weak smartphones (for example, Redmi 9A or Samsung Galaxy A03) constant vibration can cause micro-delays when entering text. Disabling this function will not only save battery, but also make typing smoother.

On the other hand, for some users vibration is useful:

  • 👍 Helps avoid typos due to tactile feedback.
  • 👍 Improves typing experience on touch screens (especially on large devices like Galaxy Note).
  • 👍 May be useful for people with visual impairments.

If you decide to leave the vibration, but want to reduce its intensity, in some keyboards (for example, Gboard) you can reduce the recoil force by settings Sound and vibration → Vibration intensity.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions

Is it possible to turn off vibration for only one keyboard, leaving it for notifications?

Yes, if you turn off vibration directly in the keyboard settings (section 2 or 3), system vibrations (calls, notifications) will remain intact. However, if you disabled haptic feedback at the system level (section 4), this may affect other functions.

After updating to Android 11, the vibration of the keyboard became stronger. How to return the previous intensity?

Q Android 11 Google has changed the algorithm of the vibration engine, making the feedback more clear. You can return the old intensity only through ADB (section 5) or using third-party keyboards with vibration strength adjustment (for example, SwiftKey).

On mine Samsung Galaxy S21 there is no “Vibration” item in the keyboard settings. What should I do?

On devices Samsung with One UI 3.1+ keyboard vibration settings may be hidden. Try:

  1. Update Samsung Keyboard via Galaxy Store.
  2. Disable vibration via Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration → Haptic feedback.
  3. Use Gboard instead of the standard keyboard.

Will the keyboard work without vibration in a safe mode?

Yes, turning off vibration does not affect the main functionality of the keyboard. In safe mode (Power button → Safe. mode), vibration will also be disabled if you changed the settings earlier. This is a good way to check if some third-party application is conflicting with the keyboard.

Is it possible to turn off vibration only for certain applications (for example, in WhatsApp)?

No, there is no such function at the system or keyboard level. However, you can use automation applications like MacroDroidto turn off vibration when opening specific apps. An alternative is to use different keyboards for different applications (for example, Gboard no vibration for WhatsApp and standard for the rest).