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[APP/TUTORIAL] Change A850's DPI (Density, Resolution) (Root needed)

Hello everybody,
What is DPI:
Dots per inch (DPI) is a measure of spatial printing or video dot density, in particular the number of individual dots that can be placed in a line within the span of 1 inch (2.54 cm). The metric alternative is dots per centimeter (dpcm).
Monitors do not have dots, but do have pixels; the closely related concept for monitors and images is pixels per inch or PPI.
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Why to change the DPI:
Most manufacturers stick to the standard DPI of 240 which in our case, on a big screen, everything is too big compared to other phones.
Since the scale is the same with other phones, our big screen makes no difference (because we see everything bigger and we do not see more).
This can be fixed to each ones need when you change the DPI.
Images:
Left is the default DPI: 240 - Right is my custom DPI: 200
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How to change the DPI:
There are some ways to change the DPI, i will describe an easy one by using a free APP called LCDDensity for Root and a manual method.
CAUSION: Messing with the DPI may cause instability and some times boot problems, so BACK UP before trying anything.
Steps: (after making a back_up)
METHODE 1 - App from store, the density resets to default after a reboot.
1. Install LCDDensity for Root.
2. Open the "LCDDensity" app (click continue on the first screen) and sellect the density you want (default is 240), you better go from 180 to 240 (between these values) , i am using 200.
3. Sellect as reboot method: killall
4. Click "Apply (Restart)", your phone will reboot
5. Enjoy
METHODE 2 - Edit manually the build.prop, the density will be changed even after a reboot.
1. Open a Root Explorer (like the app Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system
3. Click on Mount RW (It should appear as Mount RO, that’s when it is correct!)
4. Look for build.prop. Long press on the file and press Open file in Editor
5. Scroll down and find the "ro.sf.lcd_density=240"
6. If you find it change the value to what you like else write that in a new line at the bottom (ex. ro.sf.lcd_density=200)
(Change the value to anywhere between 180 and 240. The lower the value, the higher density your screen will have.)
7. Click on the Menu button, and Save and Exit.
8. Reboot. Enjoy
Method 2 was copied from here: http://wccftech.com/article/increase-screen-dpi/
PS:
- I advice you, first to use the app to see which density you prefer (and avoid compartibility problems) since with a reboot things will get back to normal.
- If you have any problems on the reboot, restore your system from CWM
Bugs:
- The answer/reject call buttons are not in the middle of the screen... big deal

1 question
How i want change permenent. After reboot back to normal large. Sry bad english

You can manually set it from a system file but i havent test it yet...
Edit: take a look at the first post

Please help
I perform this procedure to increase the pixel density of the screen without backup or anything, just the phone prendi install the application, the phone will reboot and the logo does not pass, we made ​​about 100 times eh restoration manufactures and still nothing hanging on the logo and no more moves that I can do please help really is the agradeseria far the phone is new I have no 24h the phone and no longer works, I beg you help me = (

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I perform this procedure to increase the pixel density of the screen without backup or anything, just the phone prendi install the application, the phone will reboot and the logo does not pass, we made ​​about 100 times eh restoration manufactures and still nothing hanging on the logo and no more moves that I can do please help really is the agradeseria far the phone is new I have no 24h the phone and no longer works, I beg you help me = (
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Relax, your phone is ok...
Just flash a new ROM. You lost your data not the phone... a flash video for lenovo a850

LCDDensity app link unaccesible.
Any alternative? I do not want to edit my build.prop cuz it's all numbers and codes.
ty

irfanadli97 said:
LCDDensity app link unaccesible.
Any alternative? I do not want to edit my build.prop cuz it's all numbers and codes.
ty
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Actually, changing the build.prop, if you know, is the easiest way to go.
I will look for the link now...

GreatApo said:
Actually, changing the build.prop, if you know, is the easiest way to go.
I will look for the link now...
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Teach me how to understand build.prop
I really don't have experience handling codenames, codes and thingys.

irfanadli97 said:
Teach me how to understand build.prop
I really don't have experience handling codenames, codes and thingys.
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This = that ... that simple... you find density and you change it. Save -> Reboot... problem solved BUT you should know in what value you want to change it....

Used the app...
It said on the fly, but none of the buttons worked. Need to reboot?
Also author is super kind to give us a LMGTFY(!!!) link and choose the top search results.:banghead:
This was sent from my Lenovo A850 via XDA mobile app.

Android 5.0.2 Volume boost mod (Root)

For Tablet Z Android 5.0.2 firmware 10.6.A.0.454​
A lot of people noticed, that in 10.6.A.0.454 firmware volume level is lower than on KitKat.
I think, partially, it is because there is no separate switch for xLoud in audio settings.
So here is a fix for it. You need Root.
You should flash one of this files with recovery.
or
If you don't have recovery, unpack archive and replace the original file snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3 in /system/etc/snd_soc_msm/ set -rw-r--r--(644) rights and reboot device.
File with volume level ~ as in KK or a bit more.
File volume increased even more.

Thanks for this mod. Can I just ask what is it that you changed?

The file modified is \system\etc\snd_soc_msm\snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3.
I did a file comparison between the original file and the two modified files and found the modification consists of changing every instance of volume level value 68 to 71 (first file) or 75 (second file) and adding the line PlaybackVolume "Internal FM RX Volume" under # ALSA PCMs of section SectionModifier Name "Play FM" (line 5044 in both modified files).
After applying the modifications to snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3, I did not hear any discernible difference in volume levels.
I was curious as to why \system\etc\snd_soc_msm\snd_soc_msm_2x was not also modified. I did a file comparison between the original snd_soc_msm_2x and snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3 files and found snd_soc_msm_2x contains the PlaybackVolume "Internal FM RX Volume" line whereas snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3 does not. Also, snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3 includes sections named SectionModifier Name "Play VOIPUSB PROXY Rx" and SectionModifier Name "Play VOIPUSB PROXY Tx" whereas snd_soc_msm_2x does not.
I applied the volume level value changes (68 to 75) to the snd_soc_msm_2x file and then I heard a difference in volume levels.

Cat McGowan said:
The file modified is \system\etc\snd_soc_msm\snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3.
I did a file comparison between the original file and the two modified files and found the modification consists of changing every instance of volume level value 68 to 71 (first file) or 75 (second file) and adding the line PlaybackVolume "Internal FM RX Volume" under # ALSA PCMs of section SectionModifier Name "Play FM" (line 5044 in both modified files).
After applying the modifications to snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3, I did not hear any discernible difference in volume levels.
I was curious as to why \system\etc\snd_soc_msm\snd_soc_msm_2x was not also modified. I did a file comparison between the original snd_soc_msm_2x and snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3 files and found snd_soc_msm_2x contains the PlaybackVolume "Internal FM RX Volume" line whereas snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3 does not. Also, snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3 includes sections named SectionModifier Name "Play VOIPUSB PROXY Rx" and SectionModifier Name "Play VOIPUSB PROXY Tx" whereas snd_soc_msm_2x does not.
I applied the volume level value changes (68 to 75) to the snd_soc_msm_2x file and then I heard a difference in volume levels.
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In my files max volume is increased (68-75) and it can be heared straight after reboot. I don't know why you don't hear it.
snd_soc_msm_2x modification is not needed, as PlaybackVolume "Internal FM RX Volume" relates to FM Radio, and Play VOIPUSB PROXY Tx to smth VOIP, and is not RX, but TX.
Also i didn't add any lines to file. Maybe you're using another firmware or smth.
See screenshot. Line 5044. Left Stock from unpacked .ftf, right modified. Only 68->75. No more.
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Thanks! it finally work on my low volume XZ 5.0.2!

Can u modify one with volume level value to 73 or 74 for me? The -75 is pretty awesome im afraid would accidently switch it too loud afterward..thank u very much.

Jayjay Hanj said:
Can u modify one with volume level value to 73 or 74 for me? The -75 is pretty awesome im afraid would accidently switch it too loud afterward..thank u very much.
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Edit snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3 changing 75 values to 73 or 74.

Rootk1t said:
Edit snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3 changing 75 values to 73 or 74.
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i find it difficult to find the value go through long long word..which app do i need to install or use to open it to find the exact word? thanks in advance.

Jayjay Hanj said:
i find it difficult to find the value go through long long word..which app do i need to install or use to open it to find the exact word? thanks in advance.
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http://d-h.st/599A

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http://d-h.st/599A
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Thank you very much!

This mod works on android 5.1.1 .. thanks.
Movies through headphones are louder now.

[Guide] Modifying Viper4Android Convolver Impulse Responses (IRs)

Disclaimer: This is not a guide on how to record impulse responses, nor do I think it's the absolute best way to go about editing one. I am not a professional in that regard, and I'm sure the pros will say something if they have something to add, as per Cunningham's Law. There's really not a lot of information on this, this is what I've learned from trial and error.
Who this is for:
You got Viper4Android/Arise/Divine installed, and they keep saying the convolver is such a sick, powerful feature. So you downloaded and tried some IRs but the ones you found have been too loud, too strong of an effect, or just not right. You're also not an audio expert (you wouldn't need this guide), and you don't know how to go about creating/editing simple IRs.
What is an impulse response?
To be honest, I don't know the exact definition either. I believe the audio you're playing is 'multiplied' by the IR to produce a new sound based on characteristics of the IR. You can google "convolution" and "impulse response" for precise definitions. It's not too important for our purposes.
Setting Up Audacity
Download Audacity and install it. It's self-explanatory.
When you start Audacity up (after installing), go to Edit -> Preferences (or Ctrl+P).
Click on Tracks (the actual parent node), set Default view mode to Spectrogram.
Click on Tracks -> Spectograms. Here set the frequencies you care more about. Personally, I set Min to 5, Max to 20000, Scale to Log as a default. You can modify it later per track.
If you care more about Bass, set Scale to Logarithmic; if you care more about higher frequencies, set Linear.
Opening/Saving IRs
The .irs files that Viper uses are just renamed .wav files. If you try to play it, it will just sound like a brief moment of static.
Use Audacity to open (File -> Open) the .irs you want to load. If it gives you a warning, select copy the file (should be default) and hit OK.
Before saving, go to Effect -> Normalize, and normalize to 0dB.
After you make changes and want to save it, go to File -> Export -> Export as WAV, and save it as one of the WAV formats. Viper works with both 16 and 32bit formats. I use the 32-bit float PCM one because I figure more bits = better quality, but that's not necessarily true.
After you save it, you should rename the extension to 'irs'. The main reason we don't want to keep it WAV is so the Android media scanner doesn't automatically add them to your songs/gallery/etc.
Note about Sample Rate
When you open one of these files, they will typically either be 44100 Hz or 48000 Hz. Most of the time, they will be 48k, but what you want depends on your device. For example, my Pixel 2XL processes at 48k for the phone speaker, but when I connect to my car Bluetooth to play music, it uses 44k. To check what your phone is processing at, play some music with the audio output you want to use (headphones, speaker, etc). Open Viper, go to Menu -> Driver Status.
Screenshot: Link
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If the IR has the wrong sample rate, you need to change it. In Audacity, in the bottom left, change the Project Rate (Hz) to the correct one (as displayed in Viper). Next, select all on the track (Ctrl+A) and go to Tracks -> Resample, make sure it's the same as the project rate you just changed to, and hit OK.
Screenshot: Link
Adjusting Gain (for IRs that are too loud or too soft)
When you apply the IR in Viper, if it's too loud, that means its gain is too high. This will sometimes also manifest itself as the volume fluctuating up and down. Typically you don't want to set your volume too high when using the convolver since it will cause this effect more often. I will give an analogy based on percent rather than dB. Basically, if the IR is telling the device to play a certain frequency at 120% max volume, the convolver will scale everything by around 83% (100/120 = 5/6 = ~83.3%), so that the 120% frequency will now play at 100%, everything that was previously at 100% will play at 83%, etc.
To adjust gain, use the slider next to the track options. Screenshot: Link
You may also use Effect -> Normalize if you'd like.
Adjusting gain will only affect the loudness of the IR, not the overall effect.
Basic Frequency Analysis
To get a basic understanding of the frequencies in the IR, select all (Ctrl+A) and go to Analysis -> Plot Spectrum. Make sure Algorithm is "Spectrum", Axis is "Log Frequency". Function shouldn't matter too much.
You will be adjusting Size. The default is 1024. Lower values gives you a good idea of the balance across the spectrum. Higher values gives more definition to the lower bass frequencies, at the cost of less sensitivity to the higher frequencies.
Useful references for understanding frequencies:
http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/resources/freqchart/main_display.htm
http://www.audio-issues.com/music-mixing/all-the-eq-information-youll-ever-need/
https://www.teachmeaudio.com/mixing/techniques/audio-spectrum/
http://productionadvice.co.uk/using-eq/
Basic Modification
Select all (Ctrl+A) and go to Effect -> Equalization. You can mess around with the frequencies here. I will give an examples below.
A high pass filter (Effect -> High Pass Filter, in the second half of the menu) may be useful if the IR boosts ultra-low frequencies that your device can't output (it varies, but 20Hz should be a good cut off). Not always necessary.
Base Impulses and Creating Custom IRs
If you want to create a custom IR, load the base impulse for your sample rate. Download them from: Link
You can modify it as explained above, creating your own custom effect. Normalize (Effect -> Normalize) to 0dB.
Before you export, select all and go to Effect -> Truncate Silence. These are the settings I use: Link
Export it as explained above.
Example Modification
I like the SuperiorBass+ IR. It gives nice, deep bass, but I have a sub in my car, and after a certain point, I can't hear the music over the rumble with the car shaking. My car Bluetooth also only processes in 44k.
I open the SuperiorBass+.irs in Audacity, and notice the sample rate is at 48k. Screenshot: Link
I change Project Rate to 44100. Select all, go to Track -> Resample, make sure it's also 44100, and hit OK.
Select all, Analyze -> Plot Spectrum. With Size at 2048, I see there's a big boost at around 60Hz. I keep this in mind. Screenshot: Link
Next I go to Effect -> Equalization, and I create a curve that somewhat compensates for the boost. Screenshot: Link
Effect -> Normalize to 0dB.
I export by going to File -> Export -> Export as WAV, and save it in the "WAV (Microsoft) 32-bit float PCM" format. I rename it to a .irs extension, move it to my phone's /sdcard/Viper4Android/Kernel/ directory, and test it out in my car.
If any part of this guide is wrong, or you have something to add, please let me know so I can correct it (and learn :laugh!

Amazing guide

Is Convolver affect INPUT?
If convolver affect input (microphone), please guide how to create voice morphing IRs. Voice morphing is a voice changer. For example, if some unknown number is calling, we can answer the call with big male voice or monster alien voice. For privacy purpose.
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how make new own irs/wav file
how to start.

underrated thread
nice work!

Hi. How can I make an irs that slightly increases the gain on the right channel of my in-ear monitor. I just noticed that my right hearing is slightly lower than my left. I read that custom convolver/irs can do what I wanted (increasing gain on the right channel) this but I have no idea how to start. I am using v4a on my android and it works well. I am also using the ViPER-DCC. I load my customed .vdc file to equalize my KZ ZS10 Pro iem. I read this guide and it seems it needs loading an IRS and then modify it. But I just want to slightly increase the volume on my right channel. I don't want to change anything else.

Oh wow, even though this Thread is pretty old i just found it and it helped me a lot, since i was never able to use Impulse / Convolution files within APO Equalizer on a windows machine because of that 48k / 44.1k thing..
Now i can easily transform files. Thats awesome, ViPER with convolution has become a major part in how i listen to music (on my rooted android).
So yea i just created an account to say THANK YOU!
have a good one,
Cheers Don

Thanks for the detailed guide that helped me out today.

hey there.
i got some strange behavior with Viper in my car radio.
it will apply some IRS files and some not. first i thought it might be the sample rate, but it isn´t.
what else can corrupt viper to apply .irs in convolver ?
EDIT: IT WORKS!! just exported the wrong way.
THANKS!

[OSP] PA-CEQ - Community Equalizer for Poweramp and more.

Before I start, this is not a app for Poweramp. This is a equalizer value for the app.
Credit for PA-CEQ
@San_X for the Balanced Settings back in 2014 concept linked here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674303.
JohnRTitor for testing PA-CEQ 3.0.
PA-CEQ or Poweramp Community Equalizer is a community driven equalizer for Poweramp, Poweramp Equalizer (not a app) and other devices which that improves audio fidelity of songs.
I am aware that this has been posted 5 years ago on the XDA forums. I actually used that preset before making PA-CEQ but felt something off about it. PA-CEQ is actually based on the same preset with some changes made to it.
How do you install PA-CEQ?
1. Go to Releases linked on Github and download the latest PA-CEQ.zip file in there. Select the version of PA-CEQ to use, choose either the Normal or Apple DAC option and copy the equalizer prefix to Poweramp/your device.
2. Copy the values within the screenshot to Poweramp or your device or import the equalizer file inside the For Poweramp Equalizer folder to Poweramp Equalizer.

Reserved for any needed added info. Not a bump.

For anyone wanting to compare or find a estimate equalizer to San_X's settings, here is a link to it. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CQmyyIsFs6ax9ba0FMYMqdh4kgziSIdP/view?usp=drivesdk

Import in power amp and not eq preset is loaded just the one I had previously up.... Doesn't change anything.

nikothebarber said:
Import in power amp and not eq preset is loaded just the one I had previously up.... Doesn't change anything.
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Sorry for the lateness. Had a job and university courses to focus on at the time. Are you sure you put the file from Github to the right folder location being Android/data/_com.maxmp.poweramp.audioplayer?
Should be loading it up.

Thanks!

I tried it with Samsung S8 & JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth speaker...I prefer little more bass...is there a possibility to have a newer file?

Not working for me. Preset was not loaded. Help me please

xalaros10 said:
I tried it with Samsung S8 & JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth speaker...I prefer little more bass...is there a possibility to have a newer file?
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There is a bass mode option which is based off the old preset by the original dev I think on Github, else I can maybe see it? I normally don't use bass on music myself since I feel it ruins the original punch but at min you can do like 45% Bass manualy?

tamilkhadar01 said:
Not working for me. Preset was not loaded. Help me please
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Did you download the right preset? Alternatively you can go on Github and look at the equalizer screenshots and do the preset from there.

AndroidOSDeveloper said:
There is a bass mode option which is based off the old preset by the original dev I think on Github, else I can maybe see it? I normally don't use bass on music myself since I feel it ruins the original punch but at min you can do like 45% Bass manualy?
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Where is this bass mode option and what exactly adjust for 45% Bass manualy?

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Where is this bass mode option and what exactly adjust for 45% Bass manualy?
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If you select the button that looks like 3 dials that go up and down, you get this
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Turn on Tone and then adjust the bass dial to around 45% for the original preset or to your liking.

AndroidOSDeveloper said:
If you select the button that looks like 3 dials that go up and down, you get this
Turn on Tone and then adjust the bass dial to around 45% for the original preset or to your liking.
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I can't seem to get the import to work. If you don't mind could you please a screenshot for the entire eq so I can copy it manually
Edit : nevermind. I found the screenshot.

80s Baby said:
I can't seem to get the import to work. If you don't mind could you please a screenshot for the entire eq so I can copy it manually
Edit : nevermind. I found the screenshot.
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Yeah I should have originally posted the screenshots here with a loaded preset 2nd. I think I might have to update how it plays a bit since some devices have a bit of issues with high low frequencies in BT like cars or Apple's Dongle DAC. I do have a preset set for that one soon though.

AndroidOSDeveloper said:
If you select the button that looks like 3 dials that go up and down, you get this
Turn on Tone and then adjust the bass dial to around 45% for the original preset or to your liking.
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Thank you for this. Sound output improves a lot. Also there's a slight difference regarding "Hi-Res Output 16 BIT 48 KHZ" mine say "Hi-Res Output 24 bit 192 khz"? Is it correct or not? Thank you
Edit: The App keeps restarting from time to time removing the imported settings?

PA-CEQ 2.0 Release
PA-CEQ 2.0 is released after months. Decided to test the prefix more and sounds a bit of a improvement to PA-CEQ 1. Looking for feedback on this since this is new and more different from the original.
Now with screenshots instead of .poweramp file in a ZIP container in Github and below. http:///github.com/GanstaKingofSA/PA-CEQ/releases/tag/2.0

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Hi-Res bitrate and hertz don't matter but it is suggested for music to stay at 44.1kHz. Sorry for a long response. Been so busy in life. Try just using the preset bars in the screenshots than the .poweramp-settings file or try PA-CEQ 2 for some experimentation

Released PA-CEQ 2.1 now.
I used the 31 band preset to calibrate the standard 10 band preset that normally anyone uses for their devices and is a tad improved on 2.0 with fixed bass/vocals. https://github.com/GanstaKingofSA/PA-CEQ/releases/tag/2.1

PA-CEQ 3.0 is now released with a massive improvement to the dB preset and support for Parametric EQ, includes a Poweramp Equalizer Import File, and less gain aggressiveness as the last few revisions. This also should get rid of audio distortion that was present in the past revisions of PA-CEQ. If you wanna learn more or want to try it out, you may do so by going here: https://github.com/GanstaKingofSA/PA-CEQ/releases/tag/3.0
I highly recommend all using PA-CEQ to try it and those that haven't or have but didn't like the last few to try it out and see for yourself.

Anybody found a way to mute the Camera Shutter sound on Android 11 (One UI 3.0)?

This is pissing me off in every way. I take pictures of nature, or other things that are easily scared if disturbed by such a loud stupid shutter sound. On Android 10, I could use the app "Silent Mode Pro", but it no longer works on Android 11, and it is driving me nuts, I absolutely hate this noise and am considering to ****ing ditch Samsung once and for all, I don't care about the law, this is ruining my already stained interested in taking pictures at all. If anyone knows about a way, I'd massively appreciate it if you can post it here.
Of course I am talking about the Default Camera App here. I currently use "Camera FV-5" as a really good and awesome replacement which is also able to practically use all hardware features, but not 100% of them. So I'd like this solved.

why don't you just turn off the sound output completely on the pull down settings? It works for me.

carlitos66 said:
why don't you just turn off the sound output completely on the pull down settings? It works for me.
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Are you on Android 11 (One UI 3.0)? I have tried putting the Phone into "Do Not Disturb"
and turned off sound completely, the shutter sound is still present.

I've just tested this. For me, with 916B / BTU on Android 11/OneUI 3.0, using the stock photo app, definitely no shutter sound when sound is muted via quick panel.
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battletank said:
I've just tested this. For me, with 916B / BTU on Android 11/OneUI 3.0, using the stock photo app, definitely no shutter sound when sound is muted via quick panel.
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Yep not for me, nothing helps as a matter of fact, not "Do not Disturb", "Silent" or even "Night Mode" which also mutes some extra sounds. F916N.

yanniclord said:
Yep not for me, nothing helps as a matter of fact, not "Do not Disturb", "Silent" or even "Night Mode" which also mutes some extra sounds. F916N.
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I could be way off, but I think this might be a CSC customisation. I seem to recall that having a shutter sound is a legal requirement in some countries.

yanniclord said:
This is pissing me off in every way. I take pictures of nature, or other things that are easily scared if disturbed by such a loud stupid shutter sound. On Android 10, I could use the app "Silent Mode Pro", but it no longer works on Android 11, and it is driving me nuts, I absolutely hate this noise and am considering to ****ing ditch Samsung once and for all, I don't care about the law, this is ruining my already stained interested in taking pictures at all. If anyone knows about a way, I'd massively appreciate it if you can post it here.
Of course I am talking about the Default Camera App here. I currently use "Camera FV-5" as a really good and awesome replacement which is also able to practically use all hardware features, but not 100% of them. So I'd like this solved.
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Hello there,
i don't know if it will work for you but try downloading SetEdit (Settings Database Editor) on play store.
Open it and find "csc_pref_camera_forced_shuttersound_key" "1". then change the value to "0", For my case it works. i tried it on my samsung galaxy s20+ japanese version and it work, even tho the application said it only works for older model.
Oh and dont forget to use bixby routines and make routines so if you open the camera the system sound automatically turn off so you dont have to turn it off manually.

Inoxius said:
Hello there,
i don't know if it will work for you but try downloading SetEdit (Settings Database Editor) on play store.
Open it and find "csc_pref_camera_forced_shuttersound_key" "1". then change the value to "0", For my case it works. i tried it on my samsung galaxy s20+ japanese version and it work, even tho the application said it only works for older model.
Oh and dont forget to use bixby routines and make routines so if you open the camera the system sound automatically turn off so you dont have to turn it off manually.
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Dude you're a genius, had never heard of that app before. I use it for so much else now too, thanks a whole lot. Honestly though, I am not sure if sharing this too much like this is a good idea cuz eventially, Samsung might patch it. I'm in the predicament of asking you to remove your post, but at the same time, it helped me fix this so it might help others too.

yanniclord said:
Dude you're a genius, had never heard of that app before. I use it for so much else now too, thanks a whole lot. Honestly though, I am not sure if sharing this too much like this is a good idea cuz eventially, Samsung might patch it. I'm in the predicament of asking you to remove your post, but at the same time, it helped me fix this so it might help others too.
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Mate, I'd be more worried about Google patching it out as it gives access to so many other "hidden" options...

Isn't it possible from a terminal (root) :
Bash:
mount -o rw,remount /
cd /system/product/media/audio/ui
mkdir orig
mv VideoRecord.ogg orig/ && touch VideoRecord.ogg
mv VideoStop.ogg orig/ && touch VideoStop.ogg
mv camera_click.ogg orig/ && touch camera_click.ogg
mv camera_focus.ogg orig/ && touch camera_focus.ogg
sync
mount -o ro,remount /
?
As I am not sure which file does what sound I keep them in the orig folder, just in case...

You don't have to download any app or root the phone. Create a bixby routine: If app started: Camera, then: Do not disturb: on

vratnik said:
You don't have to download any app or root the phone. Create a bixby routine: If app started: Camera, then: Do not disturb: on
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Some phone model have forced shutter sound, so even if you turn on Do not disturb it will still make a sound.

It's an old issue of the camera shutter noise and also annoying . I'm surprised till today has not much solutions on the Android 11 & 12. I have rooted galaxy Note 9 & 10+. Both are running Android 9 & 12. I have tried to rename/replaced a "silence.ogg" to overwrite the "camera_click.ogg" and "shutter.ogg" and failed. My best guess is there are some more hidden .ogg file to overwrite whenever the camera sound files are tampered.
I Google around and no true solution to disable camera shutter sound alone permanently. Most of them will silent the other features on the phone which, affect the daily usage.