Sometimes the sound that the phone emits when taking a photo, as a shutter, is not exactly attractive or, perhaps, you do not want it to sound so that it goes unnoticed. If this is your case, with the application camera mute You can achieve this quite simply.
In addition to this utility, it is worth knowing that on many Android phones it is possible mute shutter with system settings (volume, mute or do not disturb mode) or through options built into the camera app itself. Below, we explain how CameraMute works and what reliable non-root alternatives exist.
One of the first details that must be taken into account of this creation, which is carried out by a member of the forum XDA Developers, is that the compatibility it offers is somewhat limited for now—although it's certainly being expanded little by little. At this time, the devices on which CameraMute has been fully confirmed to work are the following (the application that must be present in parentheses):
- Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (Stock)
- Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Stock)
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (Stock)
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (Stock)
- Samsung Galaxy S2 (Stock)
- Samsung Galaxy S3 (Stock)
- Samsung Galaxy S4 (Stock)
- Samsung Grand (Stock)
- Lenovo P780 (Super Camera)
- Huawei Ascend D1 XL (Stock)
As you can see, the greatest compatibility is framed in the models of Samsung, widely used and do not have a specific option to be able to omit the sound, so CameraMute can be quite useful for those who have a terminal from the Korean company that appears on the list.
How the application works
One of the great virtues of CameraMute is that it is very easy to use. Once the corresponding APK file is installed, which can be obtained at this link, by clicking on the button Enabled (Activate) mutes the device's sound when the Camera app is running. And when the app is no longer in use, the sound returns to be available and does not affect any other use of the corresponding terminal. If you want to return to the original state, simply deactivate the button and you're done.
An important detail that makes this application more attractive is that for the functionality of CameraMute to be complete the device does not need to be rooted (unprotected), so in this it differs from other creations that are currently available for Android terminals.
In short, a creation that allows you to completely eliminate the sound of the shot that is done with a phone when taking a photo, something that cannot be removed on some models. And all this in a simple way and with a creation that hardly consumes resources but it offers really great efficiency (always for compatible devices).
Beyond its activation/deactivation, CameraMute detects when the Camera app opens and mutes the system audio streams linked to the shutter; when you close the camera, it restores the previous state. This prevents muting notifications or calls outside of the photo session, providing discretion in environments where noise cannot be made.
Other ways to mute the camera on Android
Native solution If your mobile is not compatible or you prefer a usual routes, try these common ways without root:
- Setting “Shutter Sound”Many camera apps include a toggle to turn off sound in their settings. It usually appears under options like “Shutter Sound” or “Shooting Tone.”
- System volume/modes: : lower the system volume, activate Silent mode or Do not bother (DND) usually silences the shutter on many Androids. On some models, simply setting the phone to vibrate is enough.
- Alternative camera apps: solutions like Open Camera allow mute from the app itself, useful when the stock camera does not offer the adjustment.
Open Camera and Tasker as alternatives
Open Camera is a free and very complete camera app that allows you to turn off the shooting sound from your settings (More camera controls > Mute shutter sound). This is a safe option when the native app doesn't allow you to mute.
Tasker, for its part, makes it possible to automate the silent mode when opening the camera app and restoring it upon exiting, emulating the behavior of CameraMute. Although Tasker is a paid app, it's versatile if you want to integrate more advanced rules.
Advanced solution for Samsung with SetEdit (without root)
On some Samsung devices, there is a system preference that forces the shutter sound. Users report that this can be adjusted with SetEdit No root required. Proceed at your own risk:
- Install SetEdit from the Play Store and open the app.
- Locate the key csc_pref_camera_forced_shuttersound_key.
- Edit it and change its value from “1” to “0”, save the changes.
This causes the shutter sound to follow the system volume (if the phone is on silent or DND, it will not ring). This technique has been tested primarily in Samsung. Do not modify other passwords: this could cause errors or violate local regulations.
Legal aspects and models with limitations
In countries like South Korea or Japan Smartphones are required to make a shutter sound to prevent unauthorized photos. If your device was purchased in those regions, you may not be able to. silence the camera via software. In markets where such an obligation doesn't exist, muting the sound is usually legal, provided privacy is respected.
As a side note, on iPhone there is no specific setting for the shutter: it can be silenced using the physical switch of silence or lowering the volume before to open the camera.
If you are looking for discretion when photographing, CameraMute offers a straightforward solution and without root to silence the shutter on supported models, while camera settings, volume control/DND, Open Camera, or SetEdit on Samsung expand the options. Evaluate the legality of your region and the behavior of your phone before applying changes, and always prioritize reversible and safe methods.
Source: XDA Developers.