Many smartphone users are faced with a situation where every touch of the screen is accompanied by a loud click, which is annoying in quiet places, at meetings or at night. This sound effect, known as click sound, is enabled by default in most versions of the Android operating system for feedback. However, the need for its constant playback is often questioned, especially when you get used to tactile sensations or vibration.
Disabling these signals not only increases the comfort of using the gadget, but can also slightly save battery power, since the audio processor does not need to be activated again. The setup process varies depending on the model of your device and the installed shell, be it pure Android or proprietary interfaces like Samsung or Xiaomi. In this article we will analyze in detail all available methods for solving this problem. One UI from Samsung or MIUI from Xiaomi. In this article we will analyze in detail all the available methods for solving this problem.
The standard path through the system settings
The most universal method, which works on 90% of devices, is to find the corresponding switch in the general settings of the smartphone. You need to open the menu Settings and find the section responsible for sound and vibration. The names of the items may differ, but the logic of the arrangement of the elements remains similar on all platforms.
Inside the sounds section, look for a subsection with the name Additional sounds or Sounds and vibration. This is where the toggles for system notifications that don't relate to calls or media are hidden. Pay attention to the items “Screen tap sound” and “Screen lock sound”. By turning them off, you will get rid of annoying clicks when entering text and working with the interface.
⚠️ Attention: On some devices, turning off the click sound may automatically reduce the volume of system notifications in general. Check the media volume level after making changes.
If you cannot find the item you need right away, use the search bar at the top of the settings menu. Enter the request “click sound” or “clicks”, and the system itself will redirect you to the desired toggle switch. This is especially true for devices with confusing menus, where settings are scattered across different categories.
Features of turning off on Samsung devices
Smartphone owners Samsung Galaxy often face the fact that the standard way does not turn off all sounds completely. The shell One UI has its own specifics for separating system audio effects. For complete comfort, you may need to go deeper into the system sound management menu.
Follow the path Settings → Sounds and vibration → Manage system sounds. In this list, you'll see detailed toggles for each action: locking the screen, pressing the keyboard, charging the device, and even copying text. Disabling here guarantees silence during any interactions with the touch layer.
- 🔇 Lock sound — click when turning the screen on and off with the power button.
- 🔇 Click sound — main click when touching interface elements.
- 🔇 Selection sound —triggered when selecting text or switching toggle switches.
- 🔇 Sound charging —optional signal when connecting a cable.
It is also worth noting that on some Samsung models the click sound can be duplicated by the function Vibration (Vibration). If you still feel feedback after turning off the sound, check your haptic feedback settings in the same menu. Sometimes users confuse the sound signal with vibration, wanting to disable both effects for maximum silence.
On Samsung devices, you can create a separate “Silence” mode in Bixby Routines, which will automatically turn off all system sounds when launching certain applications or at a given time.
Setting up sounds on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO
Smartphones of the Chinese brand work on the shell MIUI or new HyperOS, where the logic of the settings is slightly different from stock Android. Here, click sounds are often tied to the sound profile, but can also be controlled separately through advanced settings.
Go to Settings → Sound and vibration. Scroll down to the Advanced Settings section. This is where the switch is located Touch sounds. A unique feature of MIUI is the ability to adjust the volume of system sounds separately from media and calls, although there may not be an explicit slider for this in new versions.
| Action | Path to the MIUI/HyperOS menu | Default status |
|---|---|---|
| Touch sound | Settings → Sound → Additional. settings | Enabled |
| Lock sound | Settings → Sound → Additional. settings | Enabled |
| Keyboard sound | Keyboard settings → Sound when pressed | Enabled |
| Screenshot sound | Settings → Sound → Additional. settings | Disabled |
Disabling the first one in the system settings does not guarantee silence when printing messages. To do this, you need to go to the settings of a specific keyboard, for example Gboard or SwiftKey.
☑️ Checking Xiaomi settings
The impact of Do Not Disturb mode and sound profiles
Sometimes the user does not need to completely turn off tap sounds forever, but only needs to temporarily mute them. The Do Not Disturb (Do Not Disturb) mode is ideal for this. Activating this mode through the notification shade or side button often blocks all system sounds, including interface clicks.
In the Do Not Disturb mode settings, you can configure exceptions in detail. Go to Settings → Sound → Do Not Disturb. Make sure that in the “Allowed sounds” or “Exceptions” section there is no checkmark next to “Touch” or “System sounds”. If this option is active, then even in silent mode the phone will click when pressed.
⚠️ Attention: In some custom firmware, the “Do Not Disturb” mode disables only notifications, but leaves the system click sounds active. Check the settings for a specific profile.
It is also possible to create custom sound profiles on some devices. You can set up a “Work” or “Cinema” profile, where the system sounds slider will be set to zero. Switching between profiles is faster than manually changing settings each time.
Disabling keyboard and special input sounds
Often users confuse the system sound of pressing the screen with the sound of the keyboard. Even if you have disabled system clicks in Android settings, the virtual keyboard may still make sounds when you type. This is configured separately inside the keyboard application.
For a standard keyboard Gboard the path looks like this: Settings → System → Language and input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Settings → Sound when pressing keys. Here you can not only turn off the sound, but also adjust its duration or volume if turning it off completely is not suitable for you.
If you use third-party keyboards, such as SwiftKey or Yandex Keyboard, look for similar settings in the Sound and Vibration section inside the keyboard application itself. Often there is a separate switch for pressing sounds and a separate one for auto-correction sounds.
Secret code for checking sounds
On some Samsung devices, entering the code #0# in the phone application opens the engineering menu where you can test the speaker and make sure that pressing sounds are really disabled at the hardware level.
Advanced methods: ADB and superuser rights
For experienced users who want to be sure to remove any system sounds, including those that cannot be turned off through the standard menu, there are methods using ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This method requires connecting your smartphone to a computer and having minimal technical knowledge.
Using the command line, you can change global system settings. The command to disable click sounds is as follows:
adb shell settings put system sound_effects_enabled 0This command forces the value of the parameter sound_effects_enabled to 0, which completely disables the audio effects of the interface. To get everything back, replace 0 with 1. This method works on most devices with USB debugging enabled, regardless of the model and version of Android.
If you have root access, you can use specialized modules for Magiskthat allow you to fine-tune system sounds, replacing click audio files with silence or changing their volume at the system level. However, using such methods requires caution, since improper intervention in the system partition can lead to unstable operation of the device.
Using ADB commands is the most reliable way to turn off sounds if the standard settings menu does not give the desired result or the item is hidden by the manufacturer.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Why does the click sound return after a reboot?
This can happen if the settings are reset due to a system error or a conflict with installed themes. Try resetting the Settings and Sound apps through the Apps menu, and then disabling sounds again. Also check if any sound profile is activated automatically.
Does turning off click sounds affect the operation of the touchscreen?
No, turning off the sound does not affect the sensitivity of the screen or the response speed of the touchscreen. This is an exclusively software change that affects only the audio output of the device.
Is it possible to make the click sound quieter, and not turn it off completely?
In the standard Android settings there is usually no such option - only on or off. However, on some custom firmware or using applications to change the system volume (require Root), you can reduce the level of system sounds to a minimum.
How to remove the sound when you press the lock screen?
The lock screen sound is often located in the same “Additional sounds” menu as the tap sound. Look for the item “Lock screen sound” and disable it. On some devices, this sound is tied to the general system sound.
Why is there no “Press Sounds” item on my phone?
Manufacturers may hide this item in different places. Try using search settings. If there is no item at all, perhaps your version of Android or shell does not support separate control of this sound, and then only the ADB method will help.