Help camera sound: how to turn it off completely (including night mode)?

[Deleted User]

hi,


i've recently managed to root my samsung galaxy s4 and to turn off the camera sounds, trying both the 'ultimate sound control' and the 'camera sounds off!' apps. they both work like a charm, but making photos still makes the shutter sound in night mode
would anybody please know how to turn off _all_ the camera sounds?


cheers,
lars

 

[trucky]

Use your root explorer, go to System, Media, Audio, UI... there you'll find the treasure trove of most of the noises the phone makes. Most are self explanatory. You can simply change the name of the extension like camera_click.ogg to camera_click.ogg.bak.

 

[Deleted User]

thnx trucky
i tried that already. turned off all of those sounds. still, in night mode, the phone makes a terrible noise...

 

[trucky]

Then I'd do a search on your phone for *.ogg and find the offender. It's there, somewhere...

 

[Deleted User]

i'm sure it's there somewhere, but i can't find it )o:
does anybody else with a samsung galaxy s4 know how to solve this problem?

 

[GrouchoM]

I use Enforce Stream Silencer.

 

[Deleted User]

thnx grouchom
doesn't work either, though
it's weird, this
and getting on my nerves

 

[GrouchoM]

thnx grouchom
doesn't work either, though
it's weird, this
and getting on my nerves

Odd...it's always worked fine for me.

 

[Deleted User]

Odd...it's always worked fine for me.

i'm so happy for you

 

[ironass]

Re-name all the sound files in the system folder, as suggested by trucky, by adding .bak.

You can simply change the name of the extension like camera_click.ogg to camera_click.ogg.bak.

Test your camera. If there is no noise, start removing the .bak from each file and testing your camera until it does make a noise. That will be the file causing the issue. Alternatively, if after re-naming all the files, your camera still makes a noise, you will need to look in other sound files for the problem as the UI sounds can vary with different S4 models and firmware versions.

 

[Deleted User]

Re-name all the sound files in the system folder, as suggested by trucky, by adding .bak.



Test your camera. If there is no noise, start removing the .bak from each file and testing your camera until it does make a noise. That will be the file causing the issue. Alternatively, if after re-naming all the files, your camera still makes a noise, you will need to look in other sound files for the problem as the UI sounds can vary with different S4 models and firmware versions.

i tried all of that (again), yet it still didn't work...
it's getting frustrating now...

 

[rbheromax]

Do you have a /system/CSC or /system/etc/CSC folder?

 

[ironass]

i tried all of that (again), yet it still didn't work...
it's getting frustrating now...

Must be in another, separate, folder then. Quite possibly, an add-on for your model/firmware. Would explain why the previous app failed.

 

[Deleted User]

Do you have a /system/CSC or /system/etc/CSC folder?

yes i do
it's /system/csc

 

[rbheromax]

Do you have a /system/CSC or /system/etc/CSC folder?

If so open /system/CSC/features.xml
Find line <CscFeature_Camera_ShutterSoundMenu>
And set value to true. And reboot. See if a menu to disable sound is in camera app after that
Hope this helps

 

[Deleted User]

If so open /system/CSC/features.xml
Find line <CscFeature_Camera_ShutterSoundMenu>
And set value to true. And reboot. See if a menu to disable sound is in camera app after that
Hope this helps

omg
that just looked so very promising!
the menu does appear indeed
it's just that it refuses to accept the 'off' option
any suggestions on that one please?

 

[Deleted User]

like maybe if i change this to a version/country where silent camera's are permitted?

<Version>ED001</Version>

<Country>NETHERLANDS</Country>

<CountryISO>NL</CountryISO>

<SalesCode>PHN</SalesCode>

 

[rbheromax]

Try Adding line
ro.camera.sound.forced=false
To /system/build.prop
And if its enabled as true change it

 

[Deleted User]

Try Adding line
ro.camera.sound.forced=false
To /system/build.prop
And if its enabled as true change it

unfortunately, that doesn't seem to do anything
i will post the content of my build.prop file below
would you please try to find which setting to change?

---------

# begin build properties
# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh
ro.build.id=KOT49H
ro.build.display.id=KOT49H.I9505XXUFNB8
ro.build.version.incremental=I9505XXUFNB8
ro.build.version.sdk=19
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=4.4.2
ro.build.date=Thu Feb 13 20:47:45 KST 2014
ro.build.date.utc=1392292065
ro.build.type=user
ro.build.user=dpi
ro.build.host=SWDD5814
ro.build.tags=release-keys
ro.product.model=GT-I9505
ro.product.brand=samsung
ro.product.name=jfltexx
ro.product.device=jflte
ro.product.board=MSM8960
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=samsung
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=GB
ro.wifi.channels=
ro.board.platform=msm8960
# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device
ro.build.product=jflte
# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint
ro.build.description=jfltexx-user 4.4.2 KOT49H I9505XXUFNB8 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/jfltexx/jflte:4.4.2/KOT49H/I9505XXUFNB8:user/release-keys
ro.build.characteristics=default
# Samsung Specific Properties
ro.build.PDA=I9505XXUFNB8
ro.build.hidden_ver=I9505XXUFNB8
ro.build.changelist=481100
ro.product_ship=true
ro.chipname=apq8064
# end build properties
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#
#
# system.prop for surf
#

ro.sf.lcd_density=480

rild.libpath=/system/lib/libsec-ril.so
rild.libargs=-d /dev/smd0
persist.rild.nitz_plmn=
persist.rild.nitz_long_ons_0=
persist.rild.nitz_long_ons_1=
persist.rild.nitz_long_ons_2=
persist.rild.nitz_long_ons_3=
persist.rild.nitz_short_ons_0=
persist.rild.nitz_short_ons_1=
persist.rild.nitz_short_ons_2=
persist.rild.nitz_short_ons_3=
ril.subscription.types=NV,RUIM
DEVICE_PROVISIONED=1

debug.sf.hw=1
debug.egl.hw=1
debug.composition.type=gpu
dalvik.vm.heapsize=36m
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persist.hwc.mdpcomp.enable=true
debug.mdpcomp.logs=0

#
# system props for the cne module
#
persist.cne.feature=0

lpa.decode=false
tunnel.decode=true
tunnel.audiovideo.decode=false
lpa.use-stagefright=true
qcom.hw.aac.encoder=true

#system props for the MM modules

media.stagefright.enable-player=true
media.stagefright.enable-http=true
media.stagefright.enable-aac=true
media.stagefright.enable-qcp=true
media.stagefright.enable-fma2dp=true
media.stagefright.enable-scan=true
mmp.enable.3g2=true
media.aac_51_output_enabled=true
#33395 is sum of supported format flags in AAL
#Formats: AVI AC3 ASF AAC QCP DTS 3G2
mm.enable.qcom_parser=33395

#
# system props for the data modules
#
ro.use_data_netmgrd=true
persist.data.netmgrd.qos.enable=false

#system props for time-services
persist.timed.enable=true

# System props for audio
persist.audio.fluence.mode=endfire
persist.audio.vr.enable=false
persist.audio.handset.mic=digital
persist.audio.lowlatency.rec=false

# System prop to select audio resampler quality
af.resampler.quality=255
# System prop to select MPQAudioPlayer by default on mpq8064
mpq.audio.decode=true

#
# system prop for opengles version
#
# 196608 is decimal for 0x30000 to report version 3
ro.opengles.version=196608

# system prop for requesting Master role in incoming Bluetooth connection.
#
ro.bluetooth.request.master=true
#
# system prop for Bluetooth Auto connect for remote initated connections
#
ro.bluetooth.remote.autoconnect=true
# system property for Bluetooth discoverability time out in seconds
# 0: Always discoverable
#debug.bt.discoverable_time=0

#system prop for switching gps driver to qmi
persist.gps.qmienabled=true

#System prop to enable ehrpd capability
ro.config.ehrpd=true

# System property for cabl
ro.qualcomm.cabl=0

# System props for telephony
# System prop to turn on CdmaLTEPhone always
telephony.lteOnCdmaDevice=0
#
# System prop for sending transmit power request to RIL during WiFi hotspot on/off
#
ro.ril.transmitpower=true

# System proverty for sys info indication
persist.radio.add_power_save=1


# Keep SIM state on LPM mode
persist.radio.apm_sim_not_pwdn=1

#
#Simulate sdcard on /data/media
#
persist.fuse_sdcard=true
ro.hwui.text_cache_width=2048

#
# Supports warmboot capabilities
#
ro.warmboot.capability=1

#
#snapdragon value add features
#
ro.qc.sdk.audio.ssr=false
##fluencetype can be "fluence" or "fluencepro" or "none"
ro.qc.sdk.audio.fluencetype=none
ro.qc.sdk.camera.facialproc=true
ro.qc.sdk.gestures.camera=false
ro.qc.sdk.sensors.gestures=false
#property to check if dynamic resolution change is supported in framework
ro.streaming.video.drs=true
#property to enable user to access Google WFD settings.
persist.debug.wfd.enable=1
#property to choose between virtual/external wfd display
persist.sys.wfd.virtual=0

#system prop for setting rmnet mux mode
persist.rmnet.mux=disabled

#
# System prop for Tvout/HDMI
#
persist.sys.camera.transform=0
persist.sys.camera.connect=0
persist.sys.videomode=0
ro.hdmi.enable=true


# System property for Default Brightness
ro.lcd_min_brightness=10
ro.lcd_brightness=143


# use se table when search list
persist.radio.use_se_table_only=1

# System prop for PLMN
persist.radio.fill_eons=1

# System prop for SPN
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# Boot animation fps
boot.fps=25

# System property for storage_preload
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media.enable-commonsource=true
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dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit=128m
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dalvik.vm.heaptargetutilization=0.75
dalvik.vm.heapminfree=2m
dalvik.vm.heapmaxfree=8m
keyguard.no_require_sim=true
ro.com.android.dateformat=MM-dd-yyyy
ro.carrier=unknown
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ro.secwvk=144
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ro.error.receiver.default=com.samsung.receiver.error
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ro.config.notification_sound=S_Whistle.ogg
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ro.config.media_sound=Media_preview_Touch_the_light.ogg
ro.security.mdpp.ux=Enabled
ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL
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[electricpete]

Wanam module (requires xposed framework, might require root...).
Does the trick for me (among many things)

 

[rbheromax]

Wanam module (requires xposed framework, might require root...).
Does the trick for me (among many things)

Well yea that works too lol

 

[ironass]

like maybe if i change this to a version/country where silent camera's are permitted?

<Version>ED001</Version>

<Country>NETHERLANDS</Country>

<CountryISO>NL</CountryISO>

<SalesCode>PHN</SalesCode>

Changing your CSC code, PHN, will void your warranty and prevent future updates via Kies and OTA. See #1.5 of 23 Galaxy S4 models - know yours?

Install A Better Camera, free from the Play Store. In the Settings > General settings, check Silent operation and see if that works for you, as well as me, on photo's. You may also need to put your phone on Silent as well.

 

[Deleted User]

Wanam module (requires xposed framework, might require root...).
Does the trick for me (among many things)

did it silence your camera in night mode as well? because on my device, it doesn't...

i think i'm going for the app that ironass suggested
thnx for all the help people!

 

[electricpete]

did it silence your camera in night mode as well? because on my device, it doesn't...

Yes, it definitely silences shutter even when night mode is selected for me. It also silences screenshot which I think is handy..... Sometimes I use my phone and take screen shots on the can, where shutter sound would be creepy.

Sorry it didn't work for you. I assume you rebooted after you made changes in wanam to put the changes into effect? If so, then I wonder what's different. I am rooted on my at&t s4 running android 4.3. Xposed version 2.4.1 and wanam 2.9.4.


Maybe you're phone is just stubborn. Good luck....

 

[Deleted User]

Yes, it definitely silences shutter even when night mode is selected for me. It also silences screenshot which I think is handy..... Sometimes I use my phone and take screen shots on the can, where shutter sound would be creepy.

Sorry it didn't work for you. I assume you rebooted after you made changes in wanam to put the changes into effect? If so, then I wonder what's different. I am rooted on my at&t s4 running android 4.3. Xposed version 2.4.1 and wanam 2.9.4.


Maybe you're phone is just stubborn. Good luck....

the difference might be that mine is running on android 4.4.2...