Touch_sound_effect_private_only -

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.

📍 : It keeps your "taps" on your device and off the big screen. touch_sound_effect_private_only

: It helps prevent UI click sounds from being captured in certain types of system audio recordings. If you see this in a system log

Android developers implemented this to solve specific privacy and user-experience issues: : It helps prevent UI click sounds from

: 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.

: 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)

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