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How can I add a visual effect on where one clicks on the screen on Android?

Similarly to what can be done in Windows:

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I don't see any Show Touches in Developer Options:

Izzy
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    Developer Options -> Show Touches seems like a possible way, unless you're trying to do it for a single app. – l3l_aze Jun 24 '20 at 19:21
  • @l3l_aze thank you, I don't see any Show Touches in Developer Options: https://i.stack.imgur.com/L7VQu.jpg – Franck Dernoncourt Jun 24 '20 at 19:26
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    Interesting, usually Android's Developer Options has a lot more -- is this not Settings -> Developer Options, or is it a preview release, emulator, or Android-x86? – l3l_aze Jun 24 '20 at 19:31
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    Screenshot is of Accessibility Settings Developer Options. You need to full adb Developer Settings. Settings (Gear icon) -> (at bottom) Developer Options -> Input section, Show Taps. – Morrison Chang Jun 24 '20 at 19:32
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    @l3l_aze I use the Android 10 on Samsung Galaxy S9. I don't have Settings -> Developer Options. I'm starting to wonder if the application my employer asked me to install for security purposes is hiding Settings -> Developer Options. – Franck Dernoncourt Jun 24 '20 at 19:37
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    Yeah, it has to be enabled by going to Settings -> System -> About Phone -> Software Version, and tapping "Build Number" until it says you're a Developer. Sorry, lol -- forget it's not available by default because it's an autopilot thing for me on a new phone. – l3l_aze Jun 24 '20 at 19:41
  • @l3l_aze that worked, thanks! You're welcome to copy your comment into an answer. Thanks Morrison too for your help. – Franck Dernoncourt Jun 24 '20 at 19:53

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First, enable Developer Options by going to Settings -> System -> About Phone -> Software Version and tapping "Build Number" until it says you're a developer.

Then, go to Settings -> Developer Options and enable "Show Touches".

This shows the small pointer/dot when you press on the screen, as is often seen in emulators.

There's some possibly-dangerous options here, so please make sure you understand what they do before trying them! :)

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