📱 Introduction
Have you ever noticed a white circle or touch indicator appearing every time you touch your Android phone’s screen? This small circle is known as the “Touch Pointer” or “Show Touches” feature.
While it’s useful for screen recording or tutorials, it can become annoying in daily use. Don’t worry — turning it off is very simple!
This article explains what it is, why it appears, and how to easily remove the white circle from your Android screen.
🔍 What Is the White Circle (Touch Pointer)?
The white circle that appears when you touch your screen is part of Android’s Developer Options.
It’s called “Show Touches” or “Pointer Location.”
✅ Purpose:
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Used by developers or YouTubers to show where the screen is being touched.
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Helps in debugging touch response and creating screen tutorials.
❌ Not Needed For:
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Normal users who are not recording the screen or debugging apps.
🛠️ Step-by-Step: How to Turn Off the White Touch Circle
Follow these simple steps 👇
Step 1: Open Settings
Go to your Android Settings app.
Step 2: Find “Developer Options”
Scroll down and tap on “System” → “Developer Options.”
💡 If you don’t see it, go to About phone → Build number and tap it 7 times to unlock Developer Options.
Step 3: Locate “Show Touches”
In Developer Options, scroll down until you find the option named “Show Touches.”
Step 4: Turn It Off
If the toggle is turned ON, simply switch it OFF.
✅ The white touch circle will disappear immediately!
🎯 Optional: Turn Off “Pointer Location” Too
If you see extra lines or coordinates at the top of the screen, it means Pointer Location is turned on.
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Find Pointer Location under Developer Options.
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Turn it OFF as well.
🧠 Why Does It Turn On Automatically?
Sometimes, the touch circle appears again after updates, or when:
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Screen recording apps enable “Show Touches” automatically.
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Developers or accessibility settings re-enable it.
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Some custom ROMs (like MIUI, Realme UI, etc.) use their own visual feedback tools.
To prevent this, always check screen recorder permissions or disable the “Show Touches” toggle after recording.
⚙️ Bonus Tip: For Screen Recording Creators
If you make tutorials or gaming videos:
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Keep Show Touches ON while recording to show where you tap.
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Turn it OFF after finishing the recording to return to a clean look.
💡 Summary
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| White circle appears on touch | “Show Touches” is enabled in Developer Options | Turn OFF “Show Touches” |
| Lines or data appear on screen | “Pointer Location” is enabled | Turn OFF “Pointer Location” |
| Circle appears again | App or screen recorder re-enabled it | Check permissions and disable it again |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What is the touch circle called?
It’s called “Show Touches” in Android Developer Options.
Q2. Will turning off “Show Touches” affect my phone’s performance?
No. It’s just a visual setting — turning it off won’t affect performance or touch sensitivity.
Q3. Why does my screen show lines when I touch it?
That’s the “Pointer Location” setting. Turn it off in Developer Options.
Q4. Is this method safe?
Yes ✅ — you’re just changing a display option. It’s 100% safe and reversible.
🏁 Conclusion
The white touch circle on Android isn’t a problem — it’s just a setting meant for developers and screen recorders.
Now you know how to turn it off and keep your screen clean and distraction-free!
So next time you see that little white dot, just head to Developer Options → Show Touches → Off.
