Turn Off Your Huawei Camera's Shutter Sound

The shutter sound on your Huawei phone can be annoying, especially when you want to take candid photos. Depending on your location, you may be able to turn it off. In some countries, privacy laws make it illegal to turn off the camera shutter sound. If you are in a country where it is legal to do so, there are a few ways to disable the sound. One way is to go to the Camera App – Settings – Shutter Sound – Off. If that doesn't work, you can try turning the volume of the phone down or putting it in silent mode when taking photos. Another way is to root your phone and rename the shutter sound file.

Turn down the master volume

If you want to get rid of the camera shutter sound on your Huawei, one of the easiest ways is to turn down the master volume. This is a quick fix that will work for almost every Android phone or tablet, including Huawei.

Your Huawei phone will have master volume buttons on the side of the handset. These buttons control all the volume functions on your phone, including phone rings, music, and even the shutter click.

To disable the shutter sound, simply tap the Volume Down button and watch the screen volume slider descend and then disappear. Keep tapping the button until the volume is all the way down. At this point, your phone will switch to vibrate mode, and then it will go completely silent. Either vibrate or full silence should mute the shutter noise.

Remember to restore the volume again when you're done taking pictures if you want to hear your phone ring or receive other notifications.

Turn off the camera shutter sound

The camera shutter sound on your Huawei phone can be annoying, especially when you want to discreetly snap a candid picture. Depending on your location, you may be able to turn off the camera shutter sound. In some territories, privacy laws make it illegal to do so.

Newer Huawei devices

If you have a newer Huawei device, you can try the following:

• Open the Camera app.
• Swipe to the left to open the Settings menu.
• Turn on the Mute setting to disable the camera shutter sound.

Older Huawei devices

For older Huawei devices, the process is a little different:

• Open the Camera app.
• Tap the three lines (or dots) in the top right corner to open the menu.
• Tap the Settings button (cogwheel).
• Go to Mute and enable it to disable the camera shutter sound.

Alternative method

If the above methods don't work, you can try turning down the volume on your phone or putting it in silent mode when taking photos.

Rooting your phone

As a last resort, you can try rooting your phone. This method is more complex and should only be attempted if you are confident in your technical abilities. Here are the basic steps:

• Root your Huawei Smartphone.
• Download and install a Root Browser Application.
• Open the Root Browser and navigate to the following folder: System > Media > Audio > UI Folder.
• Long-tap on the Camera_shutter.ogg file and select Rename.
• Rename the file as Camera_shutter.ogg.old.
• Restart your phone and the camera shutter sound should be disabled.

Please note that rooting your phone may void your warranty, so proceed with caution.

Country restrictions

Some countries have restrictions on disabling camera sounds. For example, in certain countries like Japan and South Korea, smartphones are mandated to emit a camera sound to deter surreptitious photography and protect privacy.

In some countries, the law requires a 'click' sound when taking a photo to alert those nearby that their photo is being taken. This is a measure to prevent privacy violations.

• Take pictures while playing music or recording videos. If the music is loud enough, others won't be able to hear the camera shutter sound.
• Connect headphones to your phone while taking pictures. The camera shutter sound will only be audible through the headphones.
• Use third-party software to disable the camera sound. For example, for iPhone users, MagFone Activation Unlocker can help turn off the camera sound without any limitations and won't cause data loss.
• For Huawei smartphones, you can disable the camera sound by rooting your device and renaming the shutter sound file.

Temporary mute (Samsung)

This approach typically works with Samsung phones, but please note that not all choices may be available on all Android models. They may also not be available on all versions of the operating system.

On your phone’s main menu, swipe down from the top to reveal the settings and notifications menu and look for the Volume icon, which is a megaphone design (it will have a slash through it if sounds are currently disabled).

Press and hold the Volume Icon until it opens a menu for Sounds and Vibration. This is a master volume shortcut window that allows you to switch between sound and vibrate. However, it’s the Mute option we’re looking for.

In certain versions of Android, you can tap Mute to find the Temporary Mute option. In newer versions, it’s directly below the Sounds and Vibration option. You can use this option to temporarily mute your phone for a certain period of time.

Select the time frame that works best for you, and all sound will be muted for that duration. Many people like to use this option for meetings and events, but it’s also a great choice if you’re going to be taking a lot of photos and don’t want to hear the shutter sound.

If you have an older Samsung phone operating an outdated Android OS version (e.g. Android 6.0 Marshmallow), you might not receive the Temporary Mute option. Instead, you will be presented with the Mute option. Follow the same steps as above, and your phone will be muted.

Rename shutter sound file

To remove the camera shutter sound on a Huawei phone, you will need to rename the shutter sound file. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do this:

Step 1: Root Your Huawei Smartphone

Before you begin, ensure that your Huawei phone is rooted. Rooting allows you to access and modify system files, which is necessary to rename the shutter sound file. If your phone is not already rooted, you will need to follow the appropriate procedure to root your device. It is important to note that rooting can be a complex process and may void your warranty, so proceed with caution and ensure you have a good understanding of the process before beginning.

Step 2: Download and Install a Root Browser Application

Once your phone is rooted, you will need to download and install a root browser application. This will allow you to browse and modify the files on your device. Open the root browser application and navigate to the following folder: "System > Media > Audio > UI Folder".

Step 3: Locate and Rename the Shutter Sound File

Once you are in the UI folder, look for the file named "Camera_shutter.ogg". Long-tap on this file and select the rename option. Rename the file as "Camera_shutter.ogg.old". In some cases, you may find files named "Shutter.ogg" or "Shutter_multiple.ogg" instead. If so, rename these files accordingly, adding ".old" to the end of the file name.

Step 4: Grant SuperSU Permission

After renaming the file, the root browser will prompt you for SuperSU permission. Tap the "Grant" button to continue.

Step 5: Restart Your Phone and Test the Camera

After granting permission, restart your Huawei phone. Once it has restarted, open the camera app and try taking a picture. The annoying camera shutter sound should now be gone.

Important Notes:

• Do not delete the original shutter sound files. Renaming the files is sufficient, and keeping the original files will allow you to restore the camera sound if needed.
• This process is reversible. To restore the camera sound, simply rename the file back to its original name (e.g., "Camera_shutter.ogg.old" to "Camera_shutter.ogg").
• In some countries, there may be laws or restrictions that require the camera shutter sound to be enabled. Ensure that you are not violating any local laws or regulations by disabling the shutter sound.

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