How to Turn Off WhatsApp Camera Shutter Sound on Android
If the WhatsApp camera shutter sound is bothering you, don’t worry! You are not alone. Yes! Many WhatsApp users like you are posting about this problem on Reddit and other forums. In this article, I have explained how you can stop the annoying WhatsApp camera shutter sound.
The WhatsApp camera shutter sound is the noise you hear when you take a photo within the WhatsApp app. Interestingly, this sound wasn’t present in WhatsApp before the latest update. However, after the update, many Android users found the camera shutter sound annoying.
How to Turn Off WhatsApp Camera Shutter Sound on Android
Unfortunately, WhatsApp does not have a built-in option to disable the camera shutter sound. That’s why you’ll need to try alternative methods to get rid of the sound. For this, I’ve mentioned all the necessary methods step by step below.
#1. Mute/Silent Your Phone
The first and most effective step is to mute your Android phone. This will silence all system sounds, including the camera shutter sound.
- Swipe Down from Top of the Screen to Access Quick Settings.
- Tap on Mute Icon to Turn It On.
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#2. Turn Off Camera App Shutter Sound
On some Android phones, the WhatsApp camera shutter sound can be managed through the phone’s native camera app. That means disabling the shutter sound in the camera app will also mute the shutter sound in WhatsApp.
- Open Camera App on Your Phone.
- Tap on Camera Settings.
- Now, Turn Off the ‘Shutter Sound’ Toggle.
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#3. Update Your WhatsApp (If Available)
As I mentioned earlier, many Reddit posts suggest that the camera shutter sound in WhatsApp appeared after the latest update. However, this doesn’t appear to be an official feature and could possibly be due to a bug.
To resolve this, you should update WhatsApp to the latest version available on the Play Store. Once updated, the camera shutter sound should stop automatically.
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FAQs
Q 1. Why does WhatsApp make a camera shutter sound when I take a photo?
Answer – WhatsApp includes a camera shutter sound in the latest update that mimics the noise of a real camera, helping users confirm that a photo has been taken.
Q 2. Can I mute the camera shutter sound on WhatsApp?
Answer – Yes! On most devices, the camera shutter sound on WhatsApp is linked to the system sound settings. If you mute the phone or set it to vibrate mode, the shutter sound is often muted. However, there is no option to turn it off in WhatsApp.
Q 3. Does WhatsApp allow custom shutter sounds?
Answer – No! WhatsApp currently does not support custom shutter sounds. The app uses the default camera sound linked with your phone’s system or the WhatsApp app’s default settings.
I hope you found this article quite helpful and learned how to stop the WhatsApp camera shutter sound on Android. If the problem still exists, then let us know by commenting below. Please share this article.
