How to turn off the camera shutter sound on Android: all methods (2026)

The sound of the camera shutter on Android smartphones can be annoying in quiet places, attract attention when shooting, or simply interfere with comfortable use. In some countries (for example, Japan or South Korea), this sound is even required by law - manufacturers block its disabling at the software level. However, for most users in Russia and the CIS, there are several ways to remove the shutter click, and we will look at them all - from standard settings to technical workarounds.

It is important to understand that not all methods are universal. On some devices (especially flagships Samsung Galaxy S23+ or Google Pixel 8 Pro), the shutter sound may be hardwired into the firmware and cannot be turned off without root access. At the same time, on budget models Xiaomi Redmi or Realme it is often enough to change one parameter in the camera settings. Below you will find current methods for Android 10–14, including bypassing restrictions on individual brands.

If you are not sure about your smartphone model or Android version, check it in the menu Settings → About phone. For some methods, you will also need to know the version of the application Camera —it can be seen in Settings → Applications → Camera → Version.

1. Disabling the shutter sound in the camera settings (the easiest way)

On most smartphones, the shutter sound can be turned off in the application Camera. However, the location of this option varies depending on the manufacturer and firmware version. Below are instructions for popular brands.

On devices Xiaomi, Redmi i Poco (MIUI 12–14):

1. Open the application Camera.
2. Tap the icon ⚙️ Settings (usually in the upper right corner).
3. Scroll down to the section Camera sounds.
4. Disable the switch Shutter sound or Camera sounds.

On smartphones Samsung Galaxy (One UI 4.0–6.1):

• 📷 Launch Camera and tap on ⚙️ Settings.
• 🔍 Find the item Shutter sounds (may be called Sound effects).
• 🔕 Move the slider to position Off
• 💡 If there is no option, your model blocks shutdown (see the section about ADB commands).

On Google Pixel (Android 13–14):

• 🎯 Open Google Camera → ⚙️ Settings → General settings.
• 🔊 Select Camera sounds and disable Shutter sound.
• ⚠️ On some regional firmware (for example, for Japan), this item may not be available.

Make sure you have the latest version of the Camera application

Check your phone's regional settings (some sounds are blocked by law)

Reboot your smartphone after the changes, if the sound does not disappear

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⚠️ Attention: On devices with firmware for the Japanese or Korean market (models with suffixes JPN, KOR), the shutter sound can be blocked at the system level. In this case, only changing the region or updating the firmware to the global version will help.

2. Using the "Silent" or "Do Not Disturb" mode

If there is no option in the camera settings to turn off the shutter sound, you can use the Android system functions. This method works on all devices, but has a limitation: the sound will be turned off only when the mode is active. Mute or Do not disturb.

How to do it:

1. Activate the mode Mute through the quick settings panel (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Or turn on Do not disturb in Settings → Sound → Do not disturb.
3. Start the camera and do a test snapshot - the sound should disappear.

Disadvantages of the method:

• 🔇 Notification and media sounds are turned off. all notification and media sounds.
• 📵 On some devices (for example, Huawei) the shutter sound can be played even in the "Mute" mode.
• 🔄 When you exit the mode, the shutter sound will return.

3. Mute sound via ADB commands (for experienced users)

If the manufacturer has blocked shutter sound muting in the interface, you can try to deactivate it via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires connecting the smartphone to a computer and does not work on all devices, but it often saves owners Samsung, Google Pixel and other brands with "resistant" firmware.

Step-by-step guide:

1. Enable USB debugging on your phone:
   • Go to Settings → About phone → Build number.
   • Tap on the build number 7 times until the notification "You have become a developer" appears.
   • Return to Settings → System → For developers i enable USB debugging.

adb shell settings put global camera_shutter_sound_enabled 0

After executing the command, restart your smartphone. If the shutter sound disappears, the method worked. If not, try an alternative command:

adb shell settings put system camera_shutter_sound 0

⚠️ Attention: On some devices (for example, Samsung Galaxy S22 with One UI 5.0+), changing the camera settings via ADB may be reset after updating the system. There is also a risk of disrupting the operation of the camera if the commands are used incorrectly.

4. advanced)

If none of the previous methods worked, and the shutter sound is critically interfering, the option remains to obtain root accessThis gives full control over system files, but voids the guarantee and may violate the security of the device!

Instructions for devices with root:

1. Install a file manager with root support (for example, Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to the path: /system/media/audio/ui/ or /system/product/media/audio/ui/
3. Find files with names:
   • camera_click.ogg
   • shutter.ogg
   • shutter_multiple.ogg

Alternative method (if files are not found):

• 🛠️ Use application Magisk and module Audio Modification Library to disable system sounds.
• 🔧 In Magisk find the module Disable Camera Sound (if available for your model).

⚠️ Attention: Getting root access will void the warranty on most devices and can lead to security problems (for example, failure of banking applications or Google Pay). On some models (for example, Samsung Knox), root triggers an irreversible flag that cannot be reset even after removing rights.

5. Installing a third-party camera (workaround)

If the standard application Camera does not allow you to turn off the shutter sound, you can use alternative applications from Google Play. Many of them offer flexible sound settings, including completely disabling the click.

The best applications to replace the standard camera:

• 📸 Open Camera - open software with support for disabling the shutter sound in the settings (Settings → Other camera settings → Shutter sound).
• 🎥 Footage - professional application with manual control of sounds.
• 🖼️ ProCam X - paid camera with advanced options (including muting sounds).
• 🔍 GCam (Google Camera) - ported versions for non-Pixel devices (shutter sound can be disabled in Settings → Sound).

How to install and configure:

1. Download the selected application from Google Play.
2. When you first launch, provide all the necessary permissions (camera, microphone, storage).
3. Go to the application settings and find the section related with sounds.
4. Disable options Shutter sound, Focus sound and other unnecessary sounds.

6. Features for specific brands

Some manufacturers introduce unique restrictions or, conversely, provide additional options for controlling camera sounds. Let's consider the nuances for popular ones. brands.

Samsung Galaxy

On devices with One UI the shutter sound is often tied to regional settings. If your smartphone was purchased in Japan or Korea, the sound may be blocked even after changing the system language Solutions:

• 🌍 Change the device region to "USA" or "Russia" in Settings → General → Device management → Region.
• 🔄 Reflash the device to the global version of the software (for example, with SAMFW or Frija).

Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco

On smartphones with MIUI sound shutter is usually disabled in the camera settings, but there are exceptions:

• 📱 On Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and newer models, the option may be hidden in Camera Settings → Advanced → Sounds.
• 🔧 If the sound is not disabled, try resetting the camera settings to standard (Settings → Restore default settings).

Google Pixel

On Pixel the shutter sound is controlled via Google Camera. If the option is missing:

• 🔄 Update application to the latest version in Google Play.
• 🌐 Make sure that the Google account region is not tied to Japan or Korea (check on page myaccount.google.com).

Huawei/Honor

On devices with EMUI or Magic UI the shutter sound is often blocked. Possible workarounds:

• 📲 Use "Silent" mode (works stably on some models).
• 🛠️ Try ADB commands with developer rights (see section 3).

7. Common errors and how to avoid them

When trying to turn off the shutter sound, users often encounter common problems and their solutions:

• 🔊 The sound returns after. reboot:

  If you used ADB commands, try adding a parameter to startup via Tasker or MacroDroid.

• 📵 ADB does not see the device:

  Make sure that USB debugging is enabled, drivers are installed (for Windows - Samsung USB Driver or Google USB Driver) and the cable supports data transfer (not all charging cables are suitable).

• 🔇 The sound is turned off, but the notification sound is missing:

  This happens if you changed the system sound files without a backup copy. Restore the original files or perform a reset. settings.

• 🔒 Cannot get root access:

  On new devices (for example, Samsung Galaxy S24), getting root may not be possible due to a locked bootloader. Check the compatibility of your model on the forums. XDA Developers.

If none of the methods worked, consider the following. options:

• 🎧 Use headphones when shooting - the shutter sound will be played through them (on some devices).
• 📱 Buy an external microphone with the sound turned off (for example, Boya BY-M1) and connect it to your smartphone.
• 🔄 Contact the service center - sometimes the shutter sound can be turned off through the engineering menu (but this is not guaranteed).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions

adb shell settings put global camera_shutter_sound_enabled 0