Disable Clicking Sounds on Samsung Galaxy Note

This guide shows you how to turn off the clicking or ticking sounds your Samsung Galaxy Note makes when you tap the screen, press the keyboard, or use the navigation buttons. These sounds are separate system audio settings, so you can disable them individually without muting your media or notifications. No special tools or apps are needed; everything is in the Settings app.

What You’ll Need

• Your Samsung Galaxy Note phone (any recent model, such as Note 10, Note 20, or Note 20 Ultra)
• Access to the Settings app (the gear icon in your app drawer or notification shade)

Step-by-Step

1. Open the Settings app. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel, then tap the gear icon. Alternatively, find the Settings app in your app drawer.
2. Scroll to “Sounds and vibration.” This is usually near the top of the Settings list. Tap it to open the sound settings menu.
3. Find “System sound.” Scroll down within the Sounds and vibration menu until you see the “System sound” section. This is where the touch and interaction sounds are controlled.
4. Turn off “Touch sounds.” Tap the toggle next to “Touch sounds” to switch it off. This is the primary sound that plays when you tap on the screen, buttons, or other on-screen elements. When the toggle is gray, the sound is disabled.
5. Turn off “Screen lock/unlock sounds.” Directly below “Touch sounds,” you’ll see “Screen lock/unlock sounds.” Tap its toggle to turn it off. This stops the clicking sound when you lock or unlock your phone.
6. Disable keyboard sounds (if you use the Samsung Keyboard). Go back to the main Settings screen. Scroll down and tap “General management,” then tap “Keyboard list and default.” Select “Samsung Keyboard,” then tap “Keyboard settings.” Scroll down to “Sounds and vibration” and turn off the toggle for “Keyboard sound.” If you use a third-party keyboard like Gboard or SwiftKey, open that app’s settings instead and look for a similar “Sound on keypress” option.
7. Turn off navigation button sounds (if you use gesture hints). If you use the on-screen navigation bar (the three buttons at the bottom), go back to “Sounds and vibration” and look for “System sound.” There may be an option called “Navigation bar sounds” or “Button sounds.” If you see it, turn it off. On phones set to gesture navigation, this option is usually not present.
8. Check the “Other sounds” section. In the “Sounds and vibration” menu, scroll down to “Other sounds.” Tap it. Here you’ll find toggles for “Dialing keypad tone,” “Charging,” and “Keyboard sound” (a duplicate of the Samsung Keyboard setting). Turn off any of these that you don’t want. The “Dialing keypad tone” is the clicking you hear when you press numbers on the phone dialer.
9. Test your changes. After turning off the toggles, go back to your home screen and tap around. Lock and unlock the phone. Open the keyboard and type a few characters. The clicking sounds should be gone.

Common Mistakes

• Turning off “Touch sounds” but not “Keyboard sound.” These are separate settings. The keyboard sound is controlled by the keyboard app, not the system touch sounds. You must disable it in the keyboard’s own settings.
• Confusing “Touch sounds” with “Vibration feedback.” Turning off “Touch sounds” only stops the audio. If you still feel a buzz when tapping, that’s haptic feedback. To disable it, go to “Sounds and vibration,” then “System sound,” and turn off “Touch vibration” or “Vibration feedback.” Some phones have this under “Advanced settings” in the same menu.
• Forgetting the dialing keypad tone. If you hear clicks when making calls, it’s not the general touch sound. It’s the “Dialing keypad tone” under “Other sounds.” Turn that off separately.
• Using a third-party launcher. Some launchers (like Nova Launcher) have their own sound effects that override system settings. If you use one, check its settings for “Touch sound” or “Click sound” and disable it there.

Tips

• Use a quick settings tile. Some Galaxy Note models have a “Sound mode” quick tile in the notification shade. Tapping it cycles through Sound, Vibrate, and Mute. Mute will silence all system sounds, including clicks, but it also silences notifications. If you want to keep notifications but lose clicks, use the Settings method above.
• Set a custom vibration pattern. If you like the tactile feedback but not the sound, you can keep “Touch vibration” on and just turn off “Touch sounds.” This gives you a silent click feeling without audio.
• Check per-app settings. Some apps (like games or drawing apps) have their own sound effects. These are not controlled by the system settings. Look inside the app’s own settings for a “Sound” or “Effects” toggle.
• Use Do Not Disturb. If you want to temporarily silence all sounds, including clicks, you can schedule Do Not Disturb. It’s not a permanent fix, but it’s handy for meetings or sleep.

Troubleshooting

• Clicking sound persists after disabling all toggles. First, restart your phone. This clears any temporary audio glitches. If it still persists, check if you have a third-party sound booster or audio effects app installed. Uninstall or disable it. Also, check if “Adapt sound” or “Dolby Atmos” is on; these don’t cause clicks, but they can amplify them. Go to “Sounds and vibration,” then “Sound quality and effects,” and try turning off Dolby Atmos to see if it helps.
• The toggles are grayed out. This can happen if “Sound mode” is set to “Silent” or “Vibrate.” Go to “Sounds and vibration” and set “Sound mode” to “Sound.” Then you can adjust the toggles.
• Keyboard sound toggle is missing in Samsung Keyboard settings. On some versions of One UI, the keyboard sound option is under “General management” > “Keyboard list and default” > “Samsung Keyboard” > “Keyboard settings” > “Sounds and vibration.” If you don’t see it, update the Samsung Keyboard app from the Galaxy Store or check if you have a different keyboard selected as default.
• Sound comes back after a system update. Samsung occasionally resets some settings after an update. Simply repeat the steps above. If it happens frequently, you can use the “Settings backup” feature in “Accounts and backup” to restore your sound settings after an update.
• Only the camera shutter sound won’t go away. The camera shutter sound is separate. To silence it, open the Camera app, tap the gear icon (settings), and turn off “Shutter sound.” If the option is grayed out, it’s because your phone is in “Silent” or “Vibrate” mode; switch to “Sound” mode, turn off the shutter sound, then you can switch back to silent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my phone still make a sound when I tap even after I turned off “Touch sounds”?

This is usually because the sound is coming from the keyboard app, not the system. Check the keyboard’s own settings (Samsung Keyboard, Gboard, etc.) for a “Sound on keypress” option and turn it off.

Is there a way to turn off all clicking sounds at once?

Yes. Set the phone to “Vibrate” or “Silent” mode using the volume keys or the quick settings panel. This silences all system sounds, including clicks, but also silences notifications. For a more selective approach, use the individual toggles in Settings.

Will turning off touch sounds affect my phone’s performance or battery life?

No. It simply stops an audio file from playing. It has no effect on performance and may save a tiny amount of battery, though it’s negligible.

Can I turn off the sound for the navigation buttons only?

Yes, if you use the on-screen navigation bar. Go to “Sounds and vibration” > “System sound” and look for “Navigation bar sounds.” Turn it off. If you don’t see it, your phone may not have that option, and the navigation bar sound is controlled by “Touch sounds.”

Does the “Screen lock/unlock sounds” toggle affect the camera shutter sound?

No. The camera shutter sound is controlled by the Camera app’s own settings. You need to open the Camera app, go to settings, and turn off “Shutter sound.”

I turned off everything, but I still hear a click when I plug in the charger. How do I stop that?

That’s the “Charging” sound. Go to “Sounds and vibration” > “Other sounds” and turn off the “Charging” toggle. If you don’t see it, check “Advanced settings” within the same menu.

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