⚠️ Attention: The names of menu items and their location may differ depending on the version of Android and the manufacturer's shell (MIUI, One UI, ColorOS). If you do not find the path described, use the search in settings.
Annoying clicking and clicking noises when typing are a common cause of irritation for smartphone users. This is especially true in quiet rooms, libraries or during night correspondence, when every sound seems loud. Fortunately, the operating system Android provides flexible tools for managing the sound profiles of virtual keyboards.
The process of muting the sound can range from a couple of clicks to a deeper dive into the system settings if the standard options are hidden. In this article we will look at all the possible ways to make text input silent on various devices.
We will consider both standard methods through language and input settings, as well as specific solutions for popular brands like Samsung i Xiaomi. You can choose the method that is suitable specifically for your phone model.
Global system sound settings
The easiest and most universal way to remove click sounds is to use the general sound settings of your device. This method affects not only the keyboard, but also other system sounds, such as locking the screen or selecting an item in the menu.
To find the desired switch, go to the section Settings, and then select the item Sound and vibration. In some versions of Android, this section may be called simply Sounds or Sound and notifications.
Inside In this menu you need to find the option responsible for system sounds. It may be called Tap sound, Screen sounds or System sounds. Disabling this slider will instantly make your keyboard silent.
However, it is worth considering that this method disables all tactile feedback from the interface. If you are used to hearing a camera shutter click or a locking sound, they will also disappear.
Settings inside the keyboard itself
A more precise control method is to use the built-in menu of the keyboard itself. This method allows you to turn off input sounds specifically without affecting other system notifications. Most modern keyboards, including Gboard and Samsung Keyboard, have their own settings.
To access them, you usually just press and hold the semicolon key or the gear icon in the toolbar above the letters. If this is not possible, go to the general settings of the phone, find the section System and select Language and input.
Here you will see a list of active keyboards. Choose the one you use most often. In the menu that opens, look for the section Settings or Preferences. This is where the switch is hidden Sound when pressing keys.
Often next to the sound setting there is a volume slider. You can not turn off the sound completely, but simply make it quieter if turning it off completely seems unusual to you.
If you are using a third-party keyboard like SwiftKey or Yandex.Keyboards, look for the sound settings inside the application itself, downloaded from the Play Market, and not in the Android system menu.
In this case, you will have to repeat the procedure.
Instructions for Samsung Galaxy devices
Smartphone owners Samsung are faced with the One UI shell, which has its own specific menu. Here the path to muting the sound may be a little longer, but the functionality is richer.
Open Settings and scroll down to the item System or immediately find General settings. Next, go to section Language and input. Select the item On-screen keyboard and click on Samsung Keyboard.
In the window that opens, find the section Sound and vibration. Here you will see two independent sliders: one is responsible for sound, the second for vibration. You can flexibly customize these parameters for yourself.
| Parameter | Description | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Tap sound | Audio feedback when entering characters | Turn off in quiet places |
| Vibration | Tactile key response | Leave on for input control |
| Sound Shift | Sound when switching case (Shift) | Disable for silence |
| Volume | Volume level of system sounds | Set to minimum |
Please note that in new versions of One UI, keyboard sound settings may be tied to the overall media or system volume level. Check the volume sidebar when pressing the volume control buttons.
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Interface features of Xiaomi and Redmi
Smartphones of brands Xiaomi, Redmi i Poco work on the MIUI or HyperOS shell, which often uses its own keyboard by default or integrates Gboard with a modified interface.
If you have a standard MIUI keyboard installed, go to Settings, select Advanced settings, and then Language and input. Click on Current keyboard and select Configure.
In the settings menu, find the section Sounds. Here you can turn off not only the click sound, but also the sound of sentence completion or sound prompts. The interface can be slightly confusing due to the abundance of advertising offers inside the menu, be careful.
For users Gboard on Xiaomi, the standard path is: long tap on the comma key -> Gear -> Settings -> Sound when pressing keys.
⚠️ Attention: In some MIUI firmware, the keyboard sound may not be disabled if the Do Not Disturb mode is enabled with special exception settings. Check the sound profile.
Sometimes users accidentally enable the keyboard sound through automation scripts or skins. If the slider is turned off, but there is sound, try changing the theme to the standard one.
Control through Do Not Disturb mode
There is a situational way to turn off sounds that does not require delving into deep settings. This is the use of the mode Do not disturb (Do Not Disturb).
By activating this mode through the notification curtain, you can prohibit the playback of all sounds, including system ones. However, by default, this mode may skip the sounds of alarms or important contacts.
To be sure to remove the keyboard sound in this mode, go to settings Do not disturb. Find the section Allow sounds or Exceptions. Make sure that item Sounds and vibration or System sounds is blocked.
This method is convenient because it can be automated on a schedule. For example, the phone will automatically turn on the silent mode of the keyboard every night from 23:00 to 07:00.
Mode automation
You can set the Do Not Disturb mode to automatically turn on in the Settings -> Sound -> Schedule section. This will eliminate the need to manually turn off the sound every evening.
Remember that in Do Not Disturb mode, notifications from instant messengers may not work if you have not added them to exceptions. This may lead to missing important messages.
Advanced methods and debugging
For experienced users for whom standard methods do not help (for example, due to firmware bugs or specific software), there are more radical methods. They require caution.
One option is to use automation applications such as Tasker or MacroDroid. With their help, you can create a macro that forces the volume of system sounds to zero when the keyboard application is launched.
Another method involves using ADB (Android Debug Bridge). By connecting your phone to your computer, you can send a command to change global sound settings.
adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 0This command completely disables system sound effects at the settings kernel level. To return everything as it was, replace 0 to 1 at the end of the command.
⚠️ Attention: Using ADB requires USB debugging to be enabled and basic knowledge of working with the command line. Incorrect actions can lead to unstable system operation.
It is also worth checking for system updates. Sometimes a sound problem is a known bug that is fixed by developers in new security patches.
The most reliable way to turn off the sound is to use the settings of a specific keyboard application, and not the general system settings, so as not to lose other sound signals.
Why does the keyboard sound turn on itself after a reboot?
This may occur due to an application conflict or resetting power saving settings. Some memory cleaners can forcefully reset background processes, returning them to their default state. Try pinning the keyboard application in memory or disabling aggressive battery optimization for it.
Is it possible to turn off the sound for only one application?
This is difficult to do using standard Android tools, since the keyboard sound is a system event. However, some shells (for example, from Huawei or Xiaomi) have a “Sound Assistant” function that allows you to control the volume for individual applications.
Does power saving mode affect the sound of the keyboard?
Yes, in strict power saving mode, the system can turn off haptic feedback and interface sounds to save battery power. If the sound suddenly disappears, check the charge level and active power saving modes.
How to turn off the sound of predictive input (tips)?
The sound of hints or auto-correction is usually located in the same keyboard settings menu as the press sound. Look for the item "Sound of hints" or "Sound on popup". In Gboard, this may be hidden in the "Advanced" section.
Will resetting your phone help?
A factory reset will return all settings to their original state. If the problem is caused by a software glitch, this will help. But if the sound was turned on by default in the firmware, it will turn on after the reset. Make a backup copy of your data before resetting.