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I’m not able to mute the shutter sound of my phone even after muting the phone and turning the side switch to the red side

I’m not able to mute the shutter sound of my phone even after muting the phone and turning the side switch to the red side.

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Feb 20, 2021 6:28 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2021 6:32 AM

That would indicate the phone was originally sold in Japan or South Korea.


It is illegal to silence the camera in those countries. The device will comply with the laws of the country in which it was sold.


There's no way around that.


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I’m not able to mute the shutter sound of my phone even after muting the phone and turning the side switch to the red side

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