How to turn off vibration for SMS on Android: complete guide for all models

Vibrating when receiving SMS messages can be a useful feature, but it is often annoying for users. Especially when the smartphone is on a table or in a pocket, constant vibration signals become a source of discomfort. Fortunately, there are several ways to turn off vibration on SMS in Android both through standard settings and with the help of additional applications.

In this article we will analyze all the possible methods of turning off vibration for message notifications. You will learn how to do this on pure Android, in shells Samsung One UI, Xiaomi MIUI, Oppo ColorOS and others. We will also consider cases when the standard settings do not work, and what to do if vibration returns after updating the system.

It is important to understand that the shutdown algorithm may vary slightly depending on the version of Android and the smartphone manufacturer. However, the general logic remains the same: you need to find the notification settings for the Messages application and turn off vibration there.

1. The standard way to disable vibration on SMS in pure Android

If you have a smartphone with pure Android (for example, Google Pixel, Nokia, Motorola or a device running Android One), then you can disable vibration through the standard "Messages" application. Here are the step-by-step guide:

1. Open the application Messages (envelope icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to section Notifications.
4. Select a notification category (usually Incoming messages or New SMS).
5. Find the option Vibration and switch it to the position Off..

On some versions of Android, the path may be slightly different. For example, in Android 13 i. newer notification settings can be placed in a separate menu. In this case:

• 📱 Go to Settings → Applications → Messages → Notifications.
• 🔔 Select the notification type (usually "Incoming messages").
• 🔕 Turn off the slider opposite Vibration.

If your Messages application does not have a separate option for vibration, try turning off the notification sound - sometimes this automatically removes the vibration.

2. Disabling vibration on Samsung (One UI)

Smartphones Samsung work on a proprietary shell One UI, where the notification settings are slightly different from pure Android. SMS:

1. Open the application Messages.
2. Click on the three dots at the top right and select Settings.
3. Go to Notifications.
4. Select a notification category (for example, Incoming messages).
5. Find the section Default notification sound and click on Vibration.
6. Select No vibration.

If you have Samsung Galaxy S23 or newer, the path may be like this:

• 📱 Settings → Notifications → Advanced settings → Notification vibration.
• 🔔 Here you can disable vibration for all notifications or only for SMS.

On some Samsung models, vibration may be tied to sound modeIf you use the "Vibration" or "Silent" mode, check:

• 🔊 Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound mode.
• 📳 Make sure that the "Vibrate for notifications" option is not activated in the "Silent" mode.

3. Disabling vibration on Xiaomi (MIUI)

On smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO with shell MIUI algorithm for disabling vibration for SMS has its own characteristics. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the application Messages.
2. Click on the three dots at the top right and select Settings.
3. Go to Notifications.
4. Select a category New messages.
5. Disable the slider Vibration.

If your Messages app does not have this option, try alternative method through system settings:

• 📱 Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration for notifications.
• 🔔 Turn off vibration for the Messages application.

On Xiaomi there is also a function "Vibration on touch", which may conflict with SMS settings. To disable it:

• 🔧 Settings → Additional settings → Language and input → Vibration on touch.
• 📳 Disable this option, if it interferes.

What to do if vibration returns on Xiaomi after a reboot?

On some versions of MIUI, notification settings are reset after an update or reboot. In this case, try:

1. Clear the cache of the Messages application (Settings → Applications → Messages → Clear cache).

2. Disable automatic updating of the Messages application in Google Play.

3. Use a third-party SMS application (for example, Textra or Pulse SMS), where the settings are saved more stable.

4. Disabling vibration on other brands (Huawei, Oppo, Realme, Vivo)

Manufacturers Huawei, Oppo, Realme i Vivo also have their own proprietary shells, but the general logic turning off vibration is similar. Below are instructions for each brand.

Huawei (EMUI/HarmonyOS)

• 📱 Open Messages → Settings → Notifications.
• 🔔 Select New messages and disable Vibration.
• 🔧 If the option is not there, check Settings → Sound → Vibration for notifications.

Oppo/Realme (ColorOS)

• 📱 Messages → Settings → Notifications → New messages.
• 🔔 Turn off Vibration or select No vibration.
• 🔧 In some versions of ColorOS, vibration is controlled via Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration notifications.

Vivo (Funtouch OS)

• 📱 Messages → Settings → Notifications → Vibration.
• 🔔 Turn off vibration or select No.
• 🔧 If it doesn't help, check Settings → Sound and vibration → Notification vibration.

On some devices Huawei i Oppo vibration can be tied to sound profile. Make sure that in the "Silent" or "Vibration" mode the vibration option for notifications is not activated.

5. Disabling vibration through the “Do not disturb” and “Silent” modes. data-i="166">If you do not want to completely disable vibration for SMS, but want it to not work during certain hours (for example, at night), you can use the

If you don't want to completely disable vibration for SMS, but want it to not work during certain hours (for example, at night), you can use the mode Do Not Disturb mode (DND).

How to set it up:

1. Go to Settings → Sound → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the mode and set up a schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
3. In the section Exceptions select Messages and disable them vibration.

On some smartphones (for example, Samsung or Xiaomi) you can create individual profile without vibration:

• 📱 Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound modes.
• 🔔 Create a new profile (for example, "Work") and turn off vibration for notifications in it.

You can also use the mode "Silent", but with disclaimer:

⚠️ Attention: In the "Silent" mode on some smartphones, vibration may remain active. Check additional vibration settings in this mode.

6. Using third-party SMS applications to turn off vibration

If the standard settings do not help, you can install third-party SMS applicationwhere vibration can be turned off more flexibly. Popular options:

• 📲 Textra SMS — allows you to disable vibration separately for each chat.
• 📲 Pulse SMS —there are advanced notification settings.
• 📲 QKSMS —open source code, flexible vibration settings.
• 📲 Google Messages is a standard application from Google with RCS support.

How to turn off vibration in Textra SMS:

1. Open the application and go to Settings → Notifications.
2. Select Vibration and install No.
3. Save the settings.

The advantage of third-party applications is that they often offer More detailed vibration settings compared to standard SMS clients. For example, you can disable vibration only for group chats or for messages from certain contacts.

However, before installing a third-party application, please note:

⚠️ Attention: Some SMS applications require access to contacts and messages. Install only proven apps from Google Play with a high rating.

7. What to do if vibration does not turn off?

Sometimes even after turning off vibration in the settings, it continues to work. Here are possible causes and solutions:

Problem	Cause	Solution
Vibration returns after reboot	Reset Messages app settings	Clear the application cache (Settings → Applications → Messages → Storage → Clear cache)
Vibration only works for some contacts	Individual notification settings for contacts	Check notification settings for a specific contact in the Messages application
Vibration turns on by itself	Conflict with another application (for example, notification manager)	Check vibration settings in other applications (for example Truecaller, WhatsApp)
There is no option to turn off vibration	Outdated version of Android or shell	Update the system or use a third-party SMS application

If none of the methods helped, try:

• 🔄 Reset application settings "Messages" (Settings → Applications → Messages → Reset settings).
• 📱 Update the "Messages" application via Google Play.
• 🔧 Check your accessibility settings — sometimes vibration is turned on through functions for people with disabilities capabilities.

On some smartphones (for example, Samsung or Xiaomi), vibration may be linked to system soundsCheck:

• 🔊 Settings → Sound and vibration → System sounds.
• 📳 Disable the option Vibration when pressed or Haptic feedback.

8. Additional tips for setting up notifications

Turning off vibration is only part of setting up comfortable notifications. notifications. Here are some more tips:

• 🔔 Customize the notification sound: Choose a melody that is not annoying (for example, a short signal instead of a long ringtone).
• 📱 Use LED indicator: On some smartphones, you can turn on LED flashing instead of vibration.
• 🔕 Disable notifications for spam: In the Messages application, you can block notifications from unknown numbers.
• 🔄 Synchronize settings: If you use Google Messages, notification settings are synchronized between devices.

On Samsung and Xiaomi you can configure priority notificationsso that vibration works only for important contacts:

• 📱 Open the contact for whom you want to leave a vibration.
• 🔔 Click Notifications and set individual settings.

If you often receive spam SMS, We recommend:

• 🚫 Use applications to block spam (for example, Truecaller or Hiya).
• 📵 Disable notifications for messages from unknown numbers in SMS settings.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions

Is it possible to disable vibration only for group SMS?

Yes, some SMS applications (for example, Textra or QKSMS) have separate settings for group chats. In the standard Messages application, this option may not be available.

Why did vibration turn on again after updating Android?

A system update may reset notification settings. Check your vibration settings again and clear the Messages app cache if necessary.

How to turn off vibration when typing in SMS?

This is a keyboard setting, not a keyboard setting. SMS. Open your keyboard settings (for example Gboard) and disable the option Vibrate when pressed.

Is it possible to turn off vibration for SMS, but leave it for calls?

Yes, vibration for SMS and calls can be configured separately. Turn off vibration in the notification settings of the Messages application, and leave it for calls in Settings → Sound → Vibration on calls.

Why do some smartphones not have the option to turn off vibration for SMS?

It depends on the manufacturer and shell version B. In such cases, try disabling vibration for all notifications Settings → Sound → Vibration for notifications or use a third-party SMS application.