How to remove the sound of the camera shutter on Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 14 and 15

The shutter sound on Xiaomi smartphones can be annoying in quiet places or interfere with the shooting of a series of images. Despite the fact that the manufacturer leaves this sound by default (sometimes due to regional restrictions), it can be turned off in several ways, both through standard settings and by using workarounds. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for devices on MIUI 14/15, including Redmi models, POCO and the flagship Xiaomi 13/14 series.

It is important to understand that some firmwares have system-level locks on the shutter sound, especially in countries where the law requires audible beeps to be used when taking photos (such as Japan or South Korea), and in such cases, additional manipulations will be required, which we will also discuss.

If you've tried to turn off the sound through the camera menu but you don't have a button, don't get upset. Your model may support alternative methods that not everyone knows about.

Why Xiaomi doesn’t let you turn off the shutter sound?

The main reason is legal requirements in some countries, such as Japan, where all cameras are required to make sound when they are shooting to prevent covert photography, and MIUI firmware for the global market often inherits these restrictions, even if you live in a region where there are no such rules.

The second reason is marketing, because the sound of the shutter creates the illusion of being professional, which some people like, but for most people it's just a bit of noise, especially when shooting in quiet places (libraries, theaters, natural locations).

• 📱 Regional firmware: On Chinese versions MIUI The sound is often turned off on the global - blocked.
• 🔊 Legal restrictions: In some countries, sound is mandatory by law (Japan, South Korea).
• 🔧 On older models (Redmi Note 7 and earlier) sound is sewn into system files.

If your smartphone is purchased from a Xiaomi official store in Russia or Europe, you probably have a global firmware with blocked sound, but that doesn’t mean you can’t remove it, you just need non-standard methods.

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Method 1: Turn off sound through camera settings (for unlocked firmware)

The easiest method is if your firmware allows you to change the audio settings directly, which works on Chinese versions of MIUI and some custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU).

Instructions:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Tap on. ⚙️ Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
3. Scroll down to the Camera Sounds or Sound Effects section.
4. Switch the slider shutter sound to the off position.

If you don't have one, your firmware has blocked this option.

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Method 2: Using the No Sound Mode (DND)

If the camera settings do not have the option to turn off the sound, you can use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, which works on all Xiaomi models, but has a limitation: the shutter sound will only be turned off when active DND.

How to set up:

1. Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Choose Not to Disturb.
3. Activate the mode and set the rules: 🔔 Notification sounds: Off. 📳 System Alerts: Off. 🎵 Media: Can be left on (does not affect the shutter).

Go back to the camera and take a test shot, the sound should disappear.

The downside is that you have to keep the DND on/off, which is inconvenient, but it doesn't require root rights or changes to the system.

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If you still hear the sound in DND mode, try to turn off System Sounds in the sound settings, which will help on some POCO and Redmi Note models.

Method 3: Remove system sounds through file manager (for root)

This method is suitable for users with root rights, which involves deleting or renaming the system files responsible for the shutter sound. On some models (for example, Xiaomi 12T), this can cause the camera to crash - back up!

Step-by-step:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Cross the path: /system/media/audio/ui/camera_click.ogg /system/media/audio/ui/camera_focus.ogg
3. Rename the files by adding.bak at the end (e.g, camera_click.ogg.bak).
4. Reboot the phone.

If the camera stopped working after renaming the files, return the original names and restart the device.

⚠️ Attention: On models with MIUI 15 and later system files can be protected by dm-verity, and changing them without disabling the check will lead to bootloop (TWRP) repair.

Method 4: Use of third-party cameras (Google Camera, Open Camera)

If the system methods don't work, you can install an alternative camera app, many of which allow you to turn off the shutter sound regardless of the limitations of MIUI.

Best options:

• 📸 Google Camera (GCam): Portable versions for Xiaomi often have the option to turn off the sound in the settings (Settings) → Sound → Shutter sound).
• 🔍 Open Camera: Open source with flexible settings. Sound is turned off in Settings → Other settings → Shutter sound.
• 🎥 Footage: Professional shooting application with manual sound control.

How to install GCam on Xiaomi:

1. Download the compatible version for your model (for example, the GCam for the Redmi Note 12 can be found on the 4PDA forum).
2. Install. APK-file by allowing installation from unknown sources.
3. Open GCam, go to Settings → Sound and turn off Shutter sound.

Disadvantages of the method: third-party cameras may not support all functions of the main module (for example, AI-nighttime shooting on some models).

Method 5: Bypassing restrictions through ADB (without root)

If you don’t have root rights but have a computer, you can try turning off the shutter sound through the computer. ADB-This method works for most Xiaomi models with MIUI 12 and newer, but requires a PC connection.

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times) Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB
2. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm access.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) Enter: adb shell settings put system camera_shutter_sound_enabled 0
4. Reboot the phone.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell am start -a android.media.action.DISABLE_CAMERA_SOUND

On some firmware, this method works temporarily - the sound can return after the system update.

⚠️ Attention: After completion ADB-Check the camera in other apps (such as Instagram or WhatsApp) on some models. POCO This can result in no sound in all applications, including video calls.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, radical measures remain:

• 🔄 Change firmware: Install custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU or LineageOS) where the shutter sound is unlocked. Requires unlocking the bootloader and root.
• 🔇 Physical Disconnection of the Speaker: On some models, you can gently turn off the speaker responsible for system sounds (risky, requires disassembly).
• 📱 Use of headphones: Connect the headphones before shooting - the sound of the shutter will be played through them (you can just insert a plug without headphones).

If you are not ready for risky experiments, there is only one way out - to accept the sound or use your phone in the mode Do not disturb while shooting.

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On most global MIUI firmware, the shutter sound is locked at the system level, and the only reliable ways to turn it off are root, custom firmware, or third-party cameras like GCam.

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