How to turn off the sound of pressing buttons on Android: setup guide

A constant audio response when typing or navigating menus can become a serious irritant, especially in quiet rooms, libraries or during late-night meetings. Many users Androidsmartphones are faced with a situation where the hardware volume buttons are reduced to a minimum, but the characteristic clicks of the keyboard or system signals still remain. This happens because the multimedia volume and the volume of system sounds are adjusted separately.

In this article we will look in detail at how to completely turn off the sound of pressing buttons on the keyboard, remove system clicks of the interface and configure screen lock settings. You will learn about the differences in the settings menu on different shells, such as MIUI, One UI or clean Android, and also look at hidden functions that may interfere with your comfort. The correct configuration of these parameters will make the use of your smartphone truly quiet.

Murning the sounds of the Google Gboard keyboard and other headsets

The most common cause of annoying clicks is the active sound option in the virtual keyboard itself. The standard Google keyboard installed on most devices has its own independent volume settings that are independent of the general media slider. To remove this sound, you need to go to the settings of the input application itself, and not to the general settings of the phone. Gboard from Google, installed on most devices, has its own independent volume settings that are independent of the general media slider. To remove this sound, you need to go into the settings of the input application itself, and not into the general settings of the phone.

Open any application where you can enter text, for example, messenger or notes, to bring up the keyboard. In the top toolbar, find the gear icon or hold down the comma button to get to the menu Settings. Next, go to the Preferences or Typingsection. This is where the switch Tap soundis hidden. Disable it, and the clicks will disappear instantly, even if the general sound is turned on.

If you are using third-party solutions, such like SwiftKey or Yandex Keyboard, the logic of actions remains similar, but the path to the settings may differ. Usually you need to click on the application icon in the prompts line or go to the smartphone settings through the section System → Language and input. Make sure that the key volume slider is in the “Off” position or moved to the far left position.

It is worth noting that on some devices with a shell MIUI or ColorOS keyboard settings can be duplicated in the system sounds menu. If disabling within the application does not help, check the Sound and vibration section in the main system settings. Sometimes there is a separate item Keyboard volumethat forcibly activates sounds regardless of the settings of the application itself.

Managing system sounds of the interface and touches

In addition keyboard, the smartphone makes sounds when you click on application icons, switch toggle switches in the notification shade and confirm actions in dialog boxes. These signals are categorized system sounds and are controlled via a separate volume channel. To disable them, you will need access to the advanced settings of your device's audio profile.

Go to the menu Settings → Sound and vibration. Here you will see several volume sliders. Click on the gear icon next to the slider Sound or Mediato open the detailed menu. In the list of parameters, find the item Touch sounds (Touch sounds) or Interface sounds. Unchecking this item will disable all clicks when interacting with on-screen controls.

• 🔇 Lock sounds: are responsible for the characteristic click when turning the device screen on and off.
• 🔔 Dialing sounds numbers: reproduce the tone when you press buttons in the "Phone" application.
• 📳 Vibration response: often paired with sound and can also be turned off in the same menu for complete silence.

It is important to understand that turning off system sounds does not affect the volume of calls or notifications from applications. You'll still hear incoming messages, but menu navigation will be completely silent. This is especially useful when using a smartphone in reading or watching video mode, when accidental touches of the screen should not interrupt the silence with extraneous clicks.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with custom shells (for example, older versions EMUI or Funtouch OS), items may be named differently. Look for sections that say “Feedback,” “Audio Effects,” or “System Sounds.” If you don't find the switch you need, search through settings by typing "touch."

Specific settings on Samsung Galaxy smartphones

The devices of the South Korean giant work on a shell One UI, which has a fairly deep hierarchy of the sound settings menu. Users Samsung often complain that even after reducing the volume, the keyboard continues to sound. This is due to the fact that in One UI the input settings are placed in a separate sub-item, which is not always obvious to beginners.

To completely turn off sounds on Samsung Galaxy follow the following sequence: open Settings, select the section Sounds and vibration, and then scroll down to System sound management. In the list that opens, you will see a detailed breakdown of all possible audio effects. Here you need to disable the toggle switches opposite the items Touches and Screen lock.

If you are using a proprietary keyboard Samsung Keyboard, go to its settings through the menu General settings → Language and input → On-screen keyboard. Select Samsung Keyboard and find the section Swipe, tap and response. Make sure that the option Sound when pressed is deactivated. In the latest versions of the shell, this option is also duplicated in the main menu of sounds, so checking both places guarantees the result.

Sound type	Where to disable (One UI)	Impact on operation
Typing	Keyboard settings	Input only symbols
Screen touches	Manage system sounds	Menu navigation
Lock	Manage system sounds	On/Off screen
Dialing	Phone application (settings)	Dialer only

How to remove the keyboard sound on Xiaomi and Redmi (MIUI/HyperOS)

Shells MIUI and new HyperOS from the company Xiaomi are famous for their rich in functions, but sometimes this leads to confusion in the location of simple settings. The sound of button presses here can be adjusted both in the system profile and in specific theme settings or advanced input options. Users often overlook the second level of menu nesting.

The standard path to disable it looks like this: Settings → Sound and vibration → Advanced settings. This subsection often hides an item System soundswhere you can uncheck “Touch sounds”. However, if you have a keyboard installed MIUI Keyboard (Chinese version or global with Chinese package), the settings may be located inside the typing application itself.

Go to Settings → Additional settings → Language and input. Select your current keyboard and find the section Sound and vibration settings. Here you can not only turn off the sound completely, but also adjust its duration or type (short click, long sound). For maximum silence, it is also recommended to disable Vibration when pressed in the same menu, since it often works in conjunction with a sound signal.

Device owners Redmi i POCO should know that some firmware versions have a “Sound Enhancement” function, which can automatically increase the volume of system signals in noisy places. Disabling this function in the section Sound → Sound quality will help prevent the sudden appearance of clicks, even if the volume slider is at a minimum.

Hidden setting for advanced users

In the engineering menu of some Xiaomi devices, you can completely disable the system sound driver, but this requires (root) rights and may void the warranty. We do not recommend using this method for ordinary users.

Disabling sounds in the “Phone” application and dialing a number

The sounds that occur when dialing a number in a standard dialer deserve special attention. Even if you have turned off all system sounds, pressing numbers in the application Phone may be accompanied by tones. This is due to the fact that this functionality has historically been perceived as part of telephony, and not the interface.

To remove these sounds, open the application Phone and click on the three dots in the corner of the screen to open the menu. Select item Settings. In the list of options, find the section Advanced or immediately look for the item Dialing sounds. The switch must be set to inactive. After this, there will be complete silence when entering the number in the dialer.

It is worth noting that on some models smartphones, especially the budget segment, this parameter can be strictly tied to the overall multimedia volume. In this case, the only way to turn off the sound is to reduce the overall volume before dialing or use a third-party call application that allows you to flexibly customize the audio response.

• 📞 Dial tone: classic button sound like on old push-button phones.
• 🔊 Call volume: does not affect the sound of the buttons, only adjusts the volume interlocutor.
• ⚙️ Application settings: often reset when updating the system, a re-check is required.

⚠️ Attention: If you use third-party applications for calls (for example, Truecaller or CallApp), sound settings must be found inside this application itself. The phone's system settings do not apply to them.

Power saving modes and their impact on audio response

An interesting fact is that some smartphone operating modes can automatically change the behavior of sound signals. In particular, the mode Energy Saving or Ultra Power Saving on some devices disables vibration and sound effects of the interface to save battery power on the processor and speaker.

Activating this mode can be a quick solution to the problem if you need to temporarily provide silence without digging deep into the settings. However, it is worth remembering that along with the click sounds, other important notifications may also turn off, and the device’s performance will also decrease. Use this method only as a temporary measure.

There are also mode "In your pocket" or proximity sensors that can block sound under certain conditions, but you shouldn't rely on them to permanently turn off clicks. A stable result is obtained only by manually setting the parameters in the system menu, described in the previous sections.

Frequent questions and problems when turning off the sound

Why does the click sound return after rebooting the phone?

This can happen if the settings are saved in a cloud profile that is synchronized at startup. Check your Google or manufacturer account settings (Mi Cloud, Samsung Cloud). It is also possible that a third-party optimizer application resets your settings to “factory” values ​​every time the system starts.

Is it possible to turn off the sound for only one specific application?

It is difficult to do this using standard Android tools, since the keyboard sound is a global input event. However, some advanced shells allow you to customize sound profiles for different use cases. In other cases, only changing the keyboard to one that can remember the settings for each application separately will help.

Does turning off click sounds affect the operation of voice input?

No, these are completely independent functions. Voice input (Google Assistant, Bixby) uses the microphone and speech recognition algorithms, while tap sounds are local audio feedback from the speaker. You can type quietly without sound and still use voice commands.

What should you do if the keyboard volume slider is grayed out?

This often happens when Do Not Disturb mode is turned on or the phone is in silent mode. Try switching the sound profile to Normal or Sound. Also check to see if accessibility mode is activated, which may block changes to some audio settings.

Is there a difference between tapping sound and vibration?

Yes, they are two different types of feedback. The sound is played through the speaker, and the vibration is played through the motor. In settings they are often located next to each other, but are controlled by different switches. For complete silence and absence of tactile sensations, you must disable both parameters.