Silencing Camera Shutter Sound on Android Using ES File Explorer

When taking photos on modern Smartphone devices, there's often an annoying sound that accompanies the snap. Some users find this sound distracting and unnecessary. Today, Mytour.vn will guide you on how to mute the camera shutter sound on Android using ES File Explorer.

The sound produced when taking photos can be bothersome for many, yet current Android Smartphone models lack a built-in option to disable it. Instead, users have to resort to third-party apps or employ a workaround like the one we're about to show you, using ES File Explorer to silence the camera shutter sound on Android.

Additionally, readers can explore our guide on muting camera shutter sound on Galaxy S6.

* Download and install ES File Explorer for Android: Download ES File Explorer for Android

Hack: Muting Camera Shutter Sound on Android with ES File Explorer

Note: Your Android phone needs to be successfully rooted to perform this trick.

Step 1

: Launch the ES File Explorer app on your Android device, then navigate to '/' as shown below.

Step 2: Scroll down and select 'System'.

Step 3: Next, tap on 'media'.

Step 4: Choose the first folder labeled 'audio'.

Step 5: Proceed to select the 'ui' folder.

Step 6: Locate the file named 'Shutter.ogg' or in some phones it may be camera_click.ogg. Tap and hold until options appear, then select Rename.

Step 7: Rename 'Shutter.ogg' to 'Shutter.ogg.bak' and press OK to save.

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By renaming the sound file used for capturing photos, the system won't be able to play this file anymore, thus muting the shutter sound. With this method, we've successfully disabled the camera shutter sound on Android using ES File Explorer. Additionally, consider using the app SilentCam S6 for further assistance.