How to turn off the charging sound on Android: a complete guide

The sound of charging connection on Android may seem like a small thing, but over time it begins to irritate - especially at night, when the phone is connected to the network in silence. This signal has no practical use, but it regularly wakes up household members or distracts them from work. Unfortunately, manufacturers rarely add a direct switch to the menu to turn off this sound, considering it “important feedback.”

In fact, you can turn off the charging sound in several ways - from standard settings to deep system customization. In this article we will analyze all the current methods, including hidden functions Android 12-14, commands ADB, and even firmware modifications for advanced users. Important: some solutions require rights root or an unlocked bootloader, which may affect the warranty and security of the device.

If you are looking for an easy way without risks, start with the first two sections. For those who are ready to experiment, we have prepared instructions for in-depth configuration, including editing system files. All methods have been tested on devices Samsung, Xiaomi, Google Pixel and other popular brands.

1. Standard Android settings: where to look for the sound switch

On some devices, the charging sound can be turned off through the normal settings - however, the option is often hidden under non-obvious names. Let's start with the simplest way, which works on Samsung Galaxy (One UI), Xiaomi (MIUI) and some models from Oppo/Realme.

First, check the section Sounds and vibration in the settings. On Samsung the path looks like this:

• 📱 Open Settings → Sounds and vibration
• 🔊 Scroll to the block System sounds
• 🔕 Find the item Connection sounds or Charging sounds (on some firmware it is called Power sounds)
• ⚙️ Disable the slider or select the option Silent

On Xiaomi (MIUI 12-14) the option may be in Settings → Sound → Additional settings → System sounds. Look for items like Charger connection sound or Charging disconnect sound. If there is no such item, then the manufacturer has not provided this option for your model.

Important nuance: even if you turn off the charging sound in the settings, it may continue to play when connected to wireless charging or via USB-C with support for fast charging. In this case, additional manipulations will be required, which we will discuss further.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with Android 13+ i One UI 5.0+ (Samsung) some sound settings may be reset after updating the system. Check them after installing new firmware versions.

2. Mute the sound through the "Do not disturb" mode

If there is no direct option in the settings to turn off the charging sound, you can bypass the limitation using the mode Do not disturb (DND). The method works on all versions Android and does not require rights root or special knowledge.

The point is to create a rule that will automatically activate the mode Do not disturb when charging is connected. Here is a step-by-step. instructions:

1. 📵 Go to Settings → Notifications → Do not disturb (on some devices the path may differ: Settings → Sound → Do not disturb)
2. 🔄 Select Schedule or Rules (depending on the firmware)
3. ➕ Add a new rule and select type Event
4. ⚡ In the list of events, find Charging or Power connection
5. 🔕 Set the rule parameters:
   • 📛 Name: for example, "Silent charging"
   • 🔇 Mode: Silent or Alarms only
   • 🔄 Repeat: Always

Now when you connect the charger, the phone will automatically switch to Do not disturbmode, turning off all sounds, including the charging signal. The disadvantage of this method is that along with the charging sound, other notifications (calls, SMS, application signals) will also be turned off. If this is critical, proceed to the next section.

Connect the charger to the phone|Make sure that the "Do not disturb" icon appears in the status bar|Check that the charging sound is not playing|Turn off charging - mode should be deactivated automatically-->

3. Using ADB to disable system sounds

If standard methods do not work, it's time to move on to more advanced tools. ADB (Android Debug Bridge) allows you to manage hidden system settings without rights root. for most devices on Android 8.0+ and does not require unlocking the bootloader.

Before you start, make sure that the drivers are installed on your PC ADB and USB debugging is enabled on your phone. Setup instructions:

• 🖥️ Download Platform Tools from the official website Android (unzip to a convenient folder)
• 📱 On your phone, turn on Settings → About phone → Build number (press 7 times to activate developer mode)
• 🔧 Go back to Settings → System → For developers and enable Debug by USB
• 🔌 Connect your phone to the PC and confirm permission for debugging

Now open the command line (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) in the folder with platform-tools and do the following commands:

adb shell settings put global charging_sounds_enabled 0

This command disables charging sounds at the system level. For the changes to take effect, you may need to reboot the device. If the command does not work (you will see an error Setting not found), try an alternative option:

adb shell settings put system charging_sounds_enabled 0

Important: On some firmwares (for example, MIUI or ColorOS) these commands may not work due to modified settings. In this case, only editing system files (section 5) or using root.

⚠️ Attention: ADB commands temporarily disable the charging sound until the next reset. or firmware updates. After major updates, the system may return the default settings.

4. Third-party applications for controlling sounds

If you don’t want to mess around with ADB or delve into the settings, you can use specialized applications. They offer a more convenient interface for controlling system sounds, although they require additional permissions.

Here are the top 3 proven applications for turning off the charging sound:

For example, in SoundAbout enough:

1. 📱 Install and open the application
2. 🔊 Go to section Media Audio or System Sounds
3. ⚡ Find item Charging sound (or similar)
4. 🔇 Select option Silent or Disable
5. 💾 Save the settings and reboot the device

Applications like Disable Charging Sound may conflict with the energy-saving modes on Xiaomi i Huawei. If the charging sound continues to play, add the application to the battery optimization exclusion list.

⚠️ Attention: Some antivirus apps (for example, Avast or 360 Security) may block the operation of such applications, considering them "suspicious" due to access to system settings. If necessary, add them to the white list.

5. Editing system files (for advanced)

If all the previous methods did not work, the most radical method remains - manually editing system files. This method requires rights root and is only suitable for experienced users, since careless actions can lead to bootloop (cyclical reboot) or other problems.

Charging sounds are stored in system files along the path:

/system/media/audio/ui/
or
/system/product/media/audio/ui/

You need to either delete or rename the following files (names may vary depending on the firmware):

• 🔊 Charging.ogg — charging start sound
• 🔋 Wireless_charging_start.ogg — wireless charging sound
• 🔌 Unplug.ogg or Disconnect.ogg — charging shutdown sound

To edit files:

1. 📱 Install a file manager with support root (for example, Root Explorer or Solid Explorer)
2. 🔍 Go to one of the specified paths and find the files you need
3. 📝 Rename them by adding them at the end .bak (for example, Charging.ogg.bak)
4. 🔄 Reboot the device

If after the reboot the charging sound disappeared, then everything was successful. If not, return the files to their original names and try another method.

adb pull /system/media/audio/ui/Charging.ogg.bak /sdcard/
adb shell mv /sdcard/Charging.ogg.bak /system/media/audio/ui/Charging.ogg

6. Alternative solutions: from wireless charging to custom firmware

If none of the methods helped, consider alternative approaches. For example:

• 🔄 Use wireless charging: On many devices, sound is only played when connected via cable (for example, from Samsung or Anker) are often quieter.
• 📵 Disable all system sounds: In the sound settings (Settings → Sound), set the system sound volume slider to zero - other signals (notifications, keyboard, etc.) will be turned off.
• 🔧 Install custom firmware: Firmware like LineageOS or Pixel Experience often allow you to flexibly configure system sounds. Requires an unlocked bootloader and knowledge of the software. firmware.
• 🎧 Connect headphones: If the charging sound is played through the speakers, connect wired or wireless headphones - the signal will go there and not through external speakers.

For owners Samsung Galaxy s One UI there is another life hack: activate the mode Dolby Atmos in the sound settings and select the profile Music or CinemaSometimes this suppresses system sounds, including the charging signal.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about charging sound on Android