In simple terms, this setting ensures that the "click" or "tap" sound you hear when touching the screen only plays through like your phone's built-in speaker or connected headphones.
: 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. touch_sound_effect_private_only
: When connected to an external monitor via cable, this setting keeps the "clicks" on the phone rather than sending them to the monitor's speakers. ⚙️ How It Works (Technical View) In simple terms, this setting ensures that the
: It keeps your interface interactions quiet for others if you are casting your screen or using a shared audio setup. 🛠 Why Does It Exist? ⚙️ How It Works (Technical View) : It
Android developers implemented this to solve specific privacy and user-experience issues:
If you see this in a system log or a hidden settings menu, don't worry—it’s a . It’s just your phone making sure that your private navigation sounds stay private and don't interrupt your movie night or presentation.
: 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.