How do I get keyboard sounds on my Samsung Android?
Keyboard sounds provide audio feedback when typing on the keyboard of your Samsung Android device. They play a click, tap, or other sound effect each time you press a key on the on-screen keyboard. Many users enjoy having keyboard sounds enabled as it provides a more tactile and responsive feel when typing. The audible feedback can make typing easier and more satisfying, while also helping avoid typos. With Samsung’s extensive customization options, you can not only enable or disable keyboard sounds, but also adjust the volume and change the sound effect to your liking.
Check if Keyboard Sounds are Enabled
To check if keyboard sounds are enabled on your Samsung Android device, first open the Settings app and tap on “Sounds and vibration.” This is where you can find all the sound-related settings on your phone.
Under “Sounds and vibration,” look for the setting called “Keyboard sound.” Make sure the toggle next to “Keyboard sound” is switched to the on position. If it is off, tap on the toggle to enable keyboard sounds.
You can also scroll down further under “Sounds and vibration” and check the “Sound quality and effects” page. Under “Keypad sounds,” make sure the option is set to your desired keyboard sound effect. If it is disabled, tap on it to enable keypad sounds.
If “Keyboard sound” and “Keypad sounds” are both enabled but you still don’t hear any keyboard sounds, there may be another issue. Proceed to the troubleshooting steps in the “Keyboard Sounds Not Working?” section.
Enable Keyboard Sounds
When on your Android device, it is easy to enable keyboard sounds through your sound and vibration system settings. Here are the steps to enable keyboard sounds:
First, open your device’s Settings app. You can find this on your home screen, app drawer, or by pulling down the notification shade and tapping the gear icon.
Next, scroll down and select the “Sounds and vibration” or “Sound” section. On some Samsung devices, this may be labeled “Sounds and vibration” or “Sound mode.”
In the Sounds and vibration settings, look for an option labeled “Keyboard sound.” Tap this option.
You should now see a toggle switch for the keyboard sounds. Slide the switch to the “On” position to enable sounds when typing on your device’s keyboard.
Once enabled, you will hear a tapping sound each time you press a key on the keyboard. Disable keyboard sounds at any time by returning to this menu and toggling the keyboard sound switch to the “Off” position.
Adjust Keyboard Sound Volume
Once keyboard sounds are enabled on your Samsung Android device, you can adjust the volume to your desired level. There are a couple ways to change the keyboard sound volume.
One method is to go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume. Here you can use the slider for Notification sounds to increase or decrease your keyboard volume. The Notification volume controls keyboard sounds.
Alternatively, you can go to Settings > General management > Keyboard list and default. Tap on the gear icon next to your keyboard, then tap Keystroke sound. Use the slider here to adjust your keyboard sound volume up or down.[1]
If you want your keyboard to be loud, drag the volume slider to the right. For a quieter keyboard, drag to the left. You can test the volume by typing on your keyboard within any app.
Adjusting the keyboard sound volume gives you precise control over how prominent and noticeable you want the typing sounds to be. Set it to your preferred level based on whether you want soft, moderate, or loud key clicks.
How to Change the Keyboard Sound
Customizing the sound that plays with each keypress is a fun way to personalize your typing experience. Here’s how to access keyboard sound options and try out different sounds on your Samsung Android device:
To start, open the Settings app and tap Sound & Vibration. Next, select Sound quality and effects.
Look for “Keyboard sounds and vibration” and tap on this option. You will now see a list of different keyboard sounds to choose from.
Tap on each sound option to preview it. Select the sound you like best by tapping on it. The checkmark icon will appear next to your chosen sound.
Some of the keyboard sounds you can choose from include Pop, Typewriter, Resonant, and Pure.
Once you’ve selected a keyboard sound, you will hear it play each time you tap a key while typing. Feel free to come back to these settings and switch between different keyboard sounds until you find your favorite!
Use a Third-Party Keyboard
One way to get more keyboard sound options on your Samsung Android device is to download and install a third-party keyboard app. Many popular keyboard apps like Gboard and SwiftKey come with additional keyboard sounds and enhanced customization features.
Gboard offers a wide selection of keypress sounds to choose from, including clicks, tones, and unique audio effects. You can preview the different sounds before selecting one. SwiftKey also lets you pick between various keyboard sounds like typewriter clicks, key taps, and more.
The benefit of using a third-party keyboard is getting more keyboard sound options to customize the typing experience. Most keyboards allow adjusting the volume or creating audio profiles for different situations. Some even have advanced settings to control which actions trigger sounds.
Downloading an alternative keyboard with more sounds is an easy way to get more control over audio feedback on your Samsung device’s keyboard. Just make sure to enable full access and permissions when installing a third-party keyboard.
Keyboard Sounds Not Working?
If you’ve gone through the steps to enable keyboard sounds but are still not hearing any audio feedback, here are some troubleshooting tips:
First, try restarting your Android device. Sometimes a simple reboot can resolve sound issues.
Next, double check that your device volume is turned up loud enough to hear keyboard sounds. Open the Settings app and go to Sounds and Vibration > Volume to verify the media volume is set high enough.
Also confirm that keyboard sounds are definitely enabled in your device settings. Go to Settings > Sounds and Vibration > Advanced sound settings > Other sounds and vibrations. Make sure “Touch sounds” is toggled on.
If the issue persists, try downloading a free third-party keyboard app from the Google Play store, like Gboard or SwiftKey. Install the app and set it as your default keyboard. Then check if sounds now work when typing.
As a last resort, you can also perform a factory reset on your device, which will wipe it and restore default system settings. Just make sure to backup any important data first.
If you still can’t get keyboard sounds after trying these troubleshooting tips, you may need to contact your device manufacturer or mobile carrier for further support.
Customize When Keyboard Sounds Play
You can customize which key presses trigger keyboard sounds on your Samsung Android device. For example, you may want sounds to only play for the spacebar or punctuation keys. Here are the steps:
1. Open the Settings app and go to General management > Language and input.
2. Tap on On-screen keyboard > Samsung keyboard settings.
3. Tap on Key-tap feedback.
4. Under “Key-tap sounds” you can toggle sound effects on or off for things like the spacebar, special characters, letters, and numbers.
This allows you to make sounds play only on certain key presses like punctuation or the spacebar. You can disable sounds for regular letter keys if you find them distracting. This gives you finer control over the audio feedback from your keyboard.
Other Sound Customizations
In addition to adjusting keyboard sounds, there are other system sounds you can customize on your Samsung Android device:
To change the sound your device makes when touching the screen:
- Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Touch sounds
- Toggle on/off to enable or disable touch sounds
To customize your screen lock sounds:
- Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Screen lock sounds
- Choose from Sound, Vibration, or Mute for your preferred feedback when locking your screen
You can also change other system sounds like your alarm ringtone, charging sounds, and dial pad tones by going to Settings > Sound & vibration and customizing to your preference.
Refer to Samsung’s support guide for customizing sounds on your Galaxy device to adjust additional audio feedback settings.
Conclusion
Getting and customizing keyboard sounds on Samsung Android devices is straightforward once you know where to look. The main steps are:
– Enable keyboard sounds in your device’s Settings under Languages & Input > Virtual keyboard > Samsung keyboard.
– Adjust the keyboard sound volume in Sounds and vibration settings.
– Change the default keyboard sound by selecting from different audio options in Settings.
– Use third-party keyboards like Gboard or SwiftKey if you want more keyboard sound choices.
– Customize when keyboard sounds play, like on keypress or autocorrect, under Samsung keyboard settings.
With all these options, you can pick keyboard sounds that fit your preferences and style. Just dive into the Settings on your Samsung device and experiment to find what works best for you.