How to remove the sound of the shutter when screenshot on Xiaomi: all ways

The shutter sound when you take a screenshot on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most annoying features of MIUI firmware. This loud click not only attracts unnecessary attention in public places, but also interferes with the need to quickly capture information from the screen. Unfortunately, in the standard settings of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO there is no direct switch to turn off this sound – it will have to be removed by workarounds.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to disable screenshot sound on any Xiaomi device (including models 2023-2026 on MIUI 14 and Android 13/14). Some methods require root rights, others work without them – choose the right option depending on your firmware and readiness for experiments.

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

The reason lies in the laws of some countries (for example, Japan and South Korea), where the sound of the shutter when taking a photo or creating a screenshot is mandatory by law. Xiaomi, as a global brand, has unified MIUI firmware for all regions, leaving this sound on by default, as a result, users in Russia, Europe and other countries are forced to put up with unnecessary effect.

It is interesting that on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or XPG). POCO F5) The sound of the screenshot can be turned off through Settings → Sounds and vibrations, but only if you buy a smartphone in a particular region, and in most cases, this item is simply not on the menu, and the sound may vary depending on the version. MIUI:

• 🔊 MIUI 12–13: Classic shutter click (loud, clear).
• 🔊 MIUI 14: more muted sound, but still noticeable.
• 🔊 Global firmware: sound is always on, Chinese versions are sometimes missing.

Another nuance: the sound of the screenshot is independent of No Sound or Vibration mode, and even if you turn off all notifications, the shutter click will play back, because system sounds (like a screenshot or a camera) are controlled separately from normal alerts.

Method 1: Disconnect via audio settings (does not work on all models)

The easiest method is to check if your firmware has a hidden option to turn off the screenshot sound, which appears on some devices after upgrading to MIUI 14 or when using the European/global version of the software.

1. Open the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
2. Scroll down to the System Sounds section.
3. Find the screenshot sound (or Screen capture sound in English firmware).
4. Move the slider to the off position.

If there is no such item, move on to the following methods. It is also worth considering that on some models (for example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the option may be called differently:

⚠️ Note: On Chinese versions of firmware (China) ROM) The sound of the screenshot is often missing from the beginning, and if you're willing to take risks, you can reflash the device in Chinese. MIUI, This will cancel the warranty and cause problems with Google services.

Method 2: Use of Do Not Disturb (Backway)

If you don't have a direct option to turn off the sound, you can use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, which doesn't remove the sound completely, but makes it quieter or replaces it with vibration, and is suitable for those who don't want to dig into system files.

Algorithm of action:

Open Settings → Notifications → Do not disturb

Select the Rules → Add the Rule

Specify the Event type and select Screenshot (if any)

Activate the options to Turn off sounds and turn off media

Save the rule and turn on the Do Not Disturb mode before creating a screenshot-->

The downside is that the sound doesn't disappear completely, it just mutes, and you have to turn on/off the DND every time, which is inconvenient, but it doesn't require root rights, and it works on all versions of MIUI.

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If the rules do not disturb no screenshot item, try creating a rule for Media or System Sounds – sometimes this helps to muffle the click.

Method 3: Removing system sound via ADB (without root)

A more radical method is to delete the audio file of the screenshot via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which does not require root rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to the computer, the advantage of which is that the sound disappears forever until you reset the settings or update the firmware.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.

ADB Tools

cmd

adb.exe

adb shell


su -c "mount -o rw,remount /system"




su -c "mv /system/media/audio/ui/screenshot.ogg /system/media/audio/ui/screenshot.ogg.bak"

If the command is successful, the sound of the screenshot will disappear.

adb shell


su -c "mv /system/media/audio/ui/screenshot.ogg.bak /system/media/audio/ui/screenshot.ogg"

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 13 Ultra, POCO X5 Pro) the path to the file may be different. If the command fails, check for the file through adb shell ls. /system/media/audio/ui/.

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ADB is the most reliable way to do this for non-root devices, but it requires caution, and a mistake in commands can cause system sounds to fail.

Method 4: Editing system files (requires root)

If you have root rights, you can completely remove or replace the sound of the screenshot, which is 100% effective, but only for advanced users, and you'll need any root-access file manager (like Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).

Instructions:

1. Open the file manager and go to /system/media/audio/ui/.
2. Find files: screenshot.ogg - the main sound of the screenshot. screenshot_error.ogg — The sound of error (if any).

.bak

screenshot.ogg.bak

Reboot your smartphone.

Alternatively, replace the sound with an empty file:

• 🎵 Download any.ogg file with silence (you can create it in Audacity).
• 📁 Copy it into a folder. /system/media/audio/ui/ Instead of the original screenshot.ogg.
• 🔄 Set the rights 644 (rw-r)--r--).

On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 Xiaomi 13) The sound of the screenshot can be stored in the file camera_click.ogg — Check him out, too.

Method 5: Install custom firmware (for advanced)

If none of these methods worked, the most radical option is to install custom firmware (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or ArrowOS), which is the default default screenshot on most of these firmwares, and if it does, it's easy to remove through settings.

Cons of the method:

• ⚠️ Warranty revoked.
• ⚠️ Risk of "bricking" the device in case of error.
• ⚠️ Google Pay may not work, Widevine may not work. L1 (no HD on Netflix) and other services.

If you decide to take this step, follow the instructions:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool.
2. Install TWRP Recovery for your model.
3. Download the right firmware (for example, with XDA Developers).
4. Sweat through TWRP, making a pre-backup.

Popular firmware without sound screenshot:

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware may miss support for Dolby Atmos or IR-Before installing, check the user reviews of your model in the forums.

Disconnect via settings (if there is an option)

Do not disturb mode.

ADB (no root)

Editing system files (from root)

Custom firmware

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What if the sound returned after the update?

One of the most common problems is that the sound of the screenshot reappears after the MIUI update, which is because the system recovers deleted or modified files.

• 🔄 Repeat the steps from Method 3 (ADB) or Method 4 (root).
• 📵 Turn off automatic firmware updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛠️ Install Magisk Disable Screenshot Sound (works on some models).
• 📱 Use third-party screenshot apps (like Screenshot Easy or Screen Master) that don’t play system sound.

If you are upgrading through MIUI bootloader or Xiaomi Community, backup /system/media/audio/ui/ folder before installing the new firmware version so you can quickly restore silence after the update.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the sound of a screenshot on Xiaomi