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How to turn off camera sound???

Every time i start a vid or take a screenshot or photo it makes the shutter sound and ive put it on mute and everything HOW DO I TURN IT OFF???? I WANT TO TAKE PICS OF PEOPLE PLAYING GAMES IN CLASS BUT I CANT BECAUSE OF THE SOUND!!!!!!!

iPad 4-OTHER, iOS 7.0.2

Posted on Nov 26, 2013 5:33 AM

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Nov 26, 2013 5:36 AM in response to Kirbynumber1

There have been a couple threads similar to this during the past two years...you cannot turn off the sound of the camera in most countries. Some allow you to do so, but others prohibit sinlent photos due to privacy considerations.


You can mute the iPad and get rid of the sound that way.


See the More Like This to the right of the post for more discussions.

Nov 28, 2013 5:17 AM in response to Kirbynumber1

That is not possible as the iPhone is setup to meet the requirements of the country of sale and that setup cannot be changed by the user.


There are countries that do not permit use of FaceTime, and an iPhone purchased in those countries cannot have that restriction removed even when the owner moves to another country that does permit its use.

Mar 25, 2014 5:11 PM in response to Kirbynumber1

In the US, it is possible to turn off the sound, but not just by using the mute switch (I know, I tried that and it did not work for me).


Golfnhi's solution did work for me.


I need to have the camera silent because I mostly use it to scan portions of books at the library for research. Yes, that is allowed. I checked with the librarian. However, I do not want to bother other patrons of the library with the constant shutter sound. It is simply too annoying. So, I'm glad there is a solution out there.

How to turn off camera sound???

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