Greetings,
Per the security policy at the company i work for, cameras are not allowed in the facility.
i would like to know if i can disable the camera driver in an easy way so that when i am at work the driver can be disabled, and when i am not at work i have the option to re-enable the camera.
No disrespect, and I'm sorry I can't technically help you with your question, but, your employer will believe you if you tell them "it's cool, I disabled my camera driver?"
Unless you're working for a software engineering company I don't see that flying...
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A more difficult way would be to save the Camera .apk on your SD card. Every time you go into work, go to system/apps and delete the Camera .apk and reboot. When you get out, you copy your .apk on the SD card and paste it into system/apps and fix permissions and reboot.
A bit lengthy but it would remove the Camera functionality of the phone
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I don't think they'll let you use it if your phone has a physical camera.
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if it can be proven the camera does not function then they can let you through.
tropicalbrit said:
A more difficult way would be to save the Camera .apk on your SD card. Every time you go into work, go to system/apps and delete the Camera .apk and reboot. When you get out, you copy your .apk on the SD card and paste it into system/apps and fix permissions and reboot.
A bit lengthy but it would remove the Camera functionality of the phone
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i thought of this, but what about programs such as Price Scanner or Camcorder that also use the camera? will removing the camera app make all of those stop working as well?
wallaceb said:
if it can be proven the camera does not function then they can let you through.
i thought of this, but what about programs such as Price Scanner or Camcorder that also use the camera? will removing the camera app make all of those stop working as well?
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No. They activate the camera on their own.
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No. They activate the camera on their own.
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That is what i thought, and figured i should ask if it is possible to disable the driver or other underlying code that controls the camera.
Thanks
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There is a free app in the market called Shut up!Camera! Download and press the camera icon to disable the sound and THAT'S IT!! *Requires Root to use* You can press it again to enable the sound again, but who would want to do that?!? LOLOL!
You can just rename the sound file in the media ui folder. That will do it as well. However, I can kill the shutter sound but not the beep. Does this do the beep as well?
Nice find.
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You can just rename the sound file in the media ui folder. That will do it as well. However, I can kill the shutter sound but not the beep. Does this do the beep as well?
Nice find.
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When I try to rename or do anything with files in that folder, it get an access denied error. Using Root Explorer or Astro with zedomax root.
What am I doing wrong here?
WhiteZero said:
When I try to rename or do anything with files in that folder, it get an access denied error. Using Root Explorer or Astro with zedomax root.
What am I doing wrong here?
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You need to change the folder permissions to r/w
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The app kills the shutter sound but not the beep. There is an alternative camera app called Vignette in the market that is better than the stock camera app that doesnt have a focus beep.
it doesn't mute camera shutter sound. sorry. have tried several camera apps that have the option to mute the shutter sound but the sound is still there.
It worked for me, Oh and your phone has to be ROOTED. Forget to mention that, sorry.
I renamed all my camera sounds weeks ago and all parts of my camera have been silent since.
You need root and root explorer, then go and rename all the camera sounds.
can you post the path to the camera sound files?
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Price
Any app that can make the volume buttons take the picture instead of zoom?
price1869 said:
can you post the path to the camera sound files?
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Price
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/system/media/audio/ui
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You need to change the folder permissions to r/w
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Can you expand on how to change the folder permissions? I am using Astro and cant seem to rename the files due to not having write access.
The easiest way is to use Root Explorer. Of course in any case, you HAVE to be rooted to do this.
Make sure you remount it to RO when finished. You're playing with the risky stuff if you do any of this.
Why don't you guys just use Potatoman's hacked camera? Much better quality and its silent. Search for the thread, it's easy to find. I don't have time to post a link right now.
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KCRic said:
Why don't you guys just use Potatoman's hacked camera? Much better quality and its silent. Search for the thread, it's easy to find. I don't have time to post a link right now.
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Here is the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14296939#post14296939
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Hi, I did root my phone and use the terminal emulator to rename the camera_click.ogg to camera_click.oggOLD but the shutter sound still exist.
Did anyone have the same problem?? I am running out of ideas...
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Here is the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14296939#post14296939
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Do you have to be rooted to install this apk?
wyvern787 said:
Hi, I did root my phone and use the terminal emulator to rename the camera_click.ogg to camera_click.oggOLD but the shutter sound still exist.
Did anyone have the same problem?? I am running out of ideas...
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This is from the hacked camera post. Haven't tested myself yet.
Additional info:
If you want to get rid of the shutter sound, create a file in /data called local.prop and add the line "ro.camera.sound.forced=0" and restart your phone. This removes both the shutter sound and the focus sound when your phone is on silent, but keeps the sound when it's not on silent. - llBlackenedll
Nevermind I answered my own question.
Ill be rooted tomorrow anyways
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This is from the hacked camera post. Haven't tested myself yet.
Additional info:
If you want to get rid of the shutter sound, create a file in /data called local.prop and add the line "ro.camera.sound.forced=0" and restart your phone. This removes both the shutter sound and the focus sound when your phone is on silent, but keeps the sound when it's not on silent. - llBlackenedll
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This doesn't work for me. =/
I have yet to take the plunge into rooting; however I am wondering if there is a way to silence the camera snapshot sound....
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yes there is you should be able to find by using the search function go ahead try it
Wrong section bro. But yes, there is. Most roms have it built in but you can also search for 'potatoman' and use his mod. Follow the instructions in his post.
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uarefunnytome said:
I have yet to take the plunge into rooting; however I am wondering if there is a way to silence the camera snapshot sound....
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After you're rooted, use root explorer and go to:
/system/media/audio/ui/
Rename the shutter sounds to something else (example: rename Shutter_01.ogg to Shutter_01.ogg.bak). If you ever want the sound back, just rename it back.
Also Cam_Start.ogg and Cam_Stop.ogg are the camcorder start/stop sounds.
uarefunnytome said:
I have yet to take the plunge into rooting; however I am wondering if there is a way to silence the camera snapshot sound....
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See the last two links in the OP here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390304
You could just use root tools open the root tools app scroll down to camera shutter sound and click it and you are done
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Some reporting this app, name Earpiece, works too. Has an option to disable camera noise. May or may not work for some. Get it free at google play store.
Hi all, as aboe, how do I remove the camera sound when taking pictures?
System media ui remove camera files or rename them.
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System media ui remove camera files or rename them.
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Like zephiK said, System/Media/Audio/IU/Camera_Click.ogg.
Just delete it.
Delete the files or rename them
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zephiK said:
System media ui remove camera files or rename them.
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Kalavere said:
Like zephiK said, System/Media/Audio/IU/Camera_Click.ogg.
Just delete it.
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Delete the files or rename them
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What about the camera focus sound? The last time I checked there is only the sound file for camera capture.
I have been searching around the web but could not find any answer to that. Is it impossible to remove camera focus sound?
whoelsec said:
What about the camera focus sound? The last time I checked there is only the sound file for camera capture.
I have been searching around the web but could not find any answer to that. Is it impossible to remove camera focus sound?
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did you not delete the shutter sound? you could see the focus file right next to it...
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did you not delete the shutter sound? you could see the focus file right next to it...
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Yeah, just saw it now... Thanks, but strange, because the camera focus file wasn't there when my gnex was in 4.0.2.
Kalavere said:
Like zephiK said, System/Media/Audio/IU/Camera_Click.ogg.
Just delete it.
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Thanks for clarifying it for me. I was on my phone and didn't get the chance to put slashes
Hoping that a ROM implements a disable shutter noise. I remember this being in a CM7 kang.
Thanks for the response!
upgrade to 4.0.4,
sounds goes away when in silent mode.
Is it possible to remove sound file with a terminal emulator ? (Directly from the Gnex with root user ?)
When i try i have a message "Read only filesystem", i need remount something ?
Thanks.
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Alternatively, use the GNEX Toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546388
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Alternatively, use the GNEX Toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546388
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Alternatively do it the way stated before by going to system/media/audio/UI and deleting the files and actually maybe learn something.
Kids these days with their toolkits....
nodstuff said:
Alternatively do it the way stated before by going to system/media/audio/UI and deleting the files and actually maybe learn something.
Kids these days with their toolkits....
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+1.... if removing two files or renaming them is too difficult then i really don't know why they're doing modifications to their system if they can't do such a simple task.
then when they have troubles with something, they can't figure it out.
nodstuff said:
Alternatively do it the way stated before by going to system/media/audio/UI and deleting the files and actually maybe learn something.
Kids these days with their toolkits....
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+1. It doesn't come any easier than this people...
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tlc77 said:
Is it possible to remove sound file with a terminal emulator ? (Directly from the Gnex with root user ?)
When i try i have a message "Read only filesystem", i need remount something ?
Thanks.
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Code:
mount -o rw,remount /system
that should work. you could also install something like ES File Explorer which has an option to remount /system rw
Version 1 09/18/2012
Disabled Low Battery for Both Camera and Camcorder.
Future Release
Enable power button for shutter.
Hacked / Modified Sammy Camera
my good man, if this is real deal, youve convinced me to move to this phone, as this was the only feature holding me back!
now let us use the camera during music, and during calls, and well be good to go!
(also turn off that shutter sound)
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Thanks for this
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You can turn off the shutter sound in the camera settings of the camera app.
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n00b to android question... how do I install this? Really like the use of power button for shutter and have been looking for something like this to come along.
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n00b to android question... how do I install this? Really like the use of power button for shutter and have been looking for something like this to come along.
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you'll need to be rooted, and use an app like Root Explorer, or any app that has a file manager that can access system level. go to System>App> and find two files, one is SamsungCamera.API and SamsungCamera.odex either change the name of both of these files (eg: SamsungCameraOLD.API and. odex) or delete them, either way SamsungCamera.API and SamsungCamera.odex should not exist anymore. now that you've done that, use that root file manger to place his hacked SamsungCamera.apk and place it in the same folder (System>App>). then restart your phone.
note* you may need to mount your R/W card, you can simply do that by the giant button at the top of Root Explorer.
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soraxd said:
you'll need to be rooted, and use an app like Root Explorer, or any app that has a file manager that can access system level. go to System>App> and find two files, one is SamsungCamera.API and SamsungCamera.odex either change the name of both of these files (eg: SamsungCameraOLD.API and. odex) or delete them, either way SamsungCamera.API and SamsungCamera.odex should not exist anymore. now that you've done that, use that root file manger to place his hacked SamsungCamera.apk and place it in the same folder (System>App>). then restart your phone.
note* you may need to mount your R/W card, you can simply do that by the giant button at the top of Root Explorer.
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Thank you! I figured it would need to be dropped in somewhere just didn't know the right location for it. :good:
EDIT: now that I got in there and looked the only file I have is SamsungCamera.apk. Now showing any .API or .odex files?
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Thank you! I figured it would need to be dropped in somewhere just didn't know the right location for it. :good:
EDIT: now that I got in there and looked the only file I have is SamsungCamera.apk. Now showing any .API or .odex files?
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If you're on a deodexed rom, then you won't have those files. Just reboot after dropping the apk in there, make sure your permissions are correct, and you'll be good to go.
What are the correct permissions? I tried flashing the zip through CWM but no go. I'm on a deodexed Rom also tried dropping the Samungcamera.apk file into system/app...
Thanks
I hear there was a camera mod that made shooting videos a much higher quality but it only worked for the international version of the GSlll. Perhaps doing it for this would be possible at a later date?
megagodx said:
I hear there was a camera mod that made shooting videos a much higher quality but it only worked for the international version of the GSlll. Perhaps doing it for this would be possible at a later date?
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I am actually working on the higher bit-rates also. I have a few versions right now, in testing, the only issue I am running into right now is that when you use the power button for the shutter, it also triggers the power menu. It still takes the picture and all, but its an annoyance.
Has the video recorder always had that click-click sound whenever the ringer volume is on?? That's really annoying. I thought shutter sound in the camera controlled both.
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I am actually working on the higher bit-rates also. I have a few versions right now, in testing, the only issue I am running into right now is that when you use the power button for the shutter, it also triggers the power menu. It still takes the picture and all, but its an annoyance.
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If u can do that then you my friend will be awesome!!! I would donate lol
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Can I Flash this zip using TWRP?
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Can I Flash this zip using TWRP?
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TBH I have never even used TWRP before, can anyone else answer this as I am curious myself.
i still havent got his to work. I tried flashing through CWM
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i still havent got his to work. I tried flashing through CWM
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This might be a dumb question? you are on TW framework? Aka Samsung original ROM and no AOKP , AOSP, MIUI (current MIUI for ATT is AOSP based or similar ) or CM ?
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s1mpd1ddy said:
Can I Flash this zip using TWRP?
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CWM and TWRP installs are interchangeable in most, if not all cases. Definitely when you're talking about a simple script like this one.
Nopcodex90 said:
I am actually working on the higher bit-rates also. I have a few versions right now, in testing, the only issue I am running into right now is that when you use the power button for the shutter, it also triggers the power menu. It still takes the picture and all, but its an annoyance.
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I saw that the codename android ROM (i know the its a different ROM build but maybe he has some ideas) has a the power button as the shutter already. Maybe you can ask the OP if he could advise you on the issue you are having.
Here is the link to the ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900452
Any update on the higher bitrate mod?
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i flashed the 4.2 camera earlier. i took one picture, it gave me a error, after it froze, it said that it couldnt access the gallery. after a restart, i went to the camera, cant access it says cant cannect to camera. this is for the new 4.2 camera, and i have the stock camera as well....dont know if this is or was an issue to begin with. but it says the same thing for it as well. cant connect. it also duplicated my gallery. any help is appreciated
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i flashed the 4.2 camera earlier. i took one picture, it gave me a error, after it froze, it said that it couldnt access the gallery. after a restart, i went to the camera, cant access it says cant cannect to camera. this is for the new 4.2 camera, and i have the stock camera as well....dont know if this is or was an issue to begin with. but it says the same thing for it as well. cant connect. it also duplicated my gallery. any help is appreciated
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When opening the camera, I set the scene mode to Action. Doesn't freeze for me anymore.
If you have a custom recovery menu, try wiping cache and dalvik, then "fix permissions". That fixed my issues when opening camera.
It did not duplicate your gallery. It just gave you another one. One is your old 4.1 gallery, the new one is the 4.2 gallery. If you use the new gallery, you shouldn't have any of the issues. I didn't have to set to action, either, as the other guy suggested.
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When opening the camera, I set the scene mode to Action. Doesn't freeze for me anymore.
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GOod i'm gonna try this right )
I will tive the cacche and dalvik wipe a try ill keep ya posted. Thanks
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Well yhe cache n dalvik wipe n i foxed permissions and everything seems to work...is this some thing i should do everytime i flash?
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I don't do it every time - only when the app doesn't work as expected. I don't think it would hurt to do it every time if you want to.
Well the camera locked up on me again. Earlier when i took a sphere picture it worked. Then i tried taking a regular photo of my daughter and same issue earleir...couldnt access the gallery and now xamera will not connect. could this just be a bug? Should i....and how would i get this camera off my phone?
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I'm only using the 4.2 camera and gallery for the sphere photos. For normal photos I'm still using the stock camera.
Try downloading the camera from my dropbox link. The first zip I tried flashing had problems. This one has been perfect so far.
If it doesn't work for you, I'd use Root Explorer (or something similar) and delete GalleryGoogle.apk and GmsCore.apk from /system/app. That's all I think my flashable zip installs. I'm not sure what the one you installed had in it.
Yeah im not to sure. Ill look back at the folder when i get to my comp. Ill get the zip from ur link though thanks
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I'm having the same issue. Keeping an eye on this thread for a solution...
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I got same problem here i try everything passible and still no go
I honestly don't think the 4.2 camera is ready to be a daily driver for somebody who takes pictures on a normal basis. Just grab the gallery2.apk from the original zip of the ROM you're using and put it in system/app to get your good old camera back if that's what you're wanting.
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I honestly don't think the 4.2 camera is ready to be a daily driver for somebody who takes pictures on a normal basis. Just grab the gallery2.apk from the original zip of the ROM you're using and put it in system/app to get your good old camera back if that's what you're wanting.
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I disagree. I was using it on my nexus without any issues.
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