Touch_sound_effect_private_only May 2026

: It prevents UI sounds from being broadcast over "remote" or "public" audio streams.

: It keeps your interface interactions quiet for others if you are casting your screen or using a shared audio setup. 🛠 Why Does It Exist? touch_sound_effect_private_only

: When active, the system checks the AudioAttributes of the touch sound. If the output is considered "public" or "remote," the sound is muted for that specific stream. : It prevents UI sounds from being broadcast

📍 : It keeps your "taps" on your device and off the big screen. : When active, the system checks the AudioAttributes

For developers or those digging into Android System Settings , : Typically set to 1 (True).

Android developers implemented this to solve specific privacy and user-experience issues:

: If you are casting your screen to a TV , you usually want the video's audio to play on the TV, but you don't want every single "tap" sound from your phone to blast through the TV speakers.