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Camera Silencer

Serika
System
Version
0.1.4
Size
44.7 KB
Requires
Android API 26+
3.8 / 5 · 3,584 ratings 3 downloads

Updated Sep 22, 2026

Quick answer

Reduce camera audio only while a camera is active

F-Droid repository metadata

Camera Silencer monitors Android camera availability and temporarily reduces audio output only while another app is using a camera.

It is designed for devices and camera apps where public Android audio APIs can suppress or reduce shutter sounds without root access.

Features: - No camera permission - No internet permission - No accessibility service - Optional minimal Usage Access, only to confirm that a camera app is in the foreground - No overlay permission - No DND policy access - Foreground service restores audio when the camera is released - Optional modes for silent/vibrate-following, always-on camera silencing, and manual control

Limitations: - Effectiveness depends on the device, OS build, region configuration, and camera app implementation. - Some camera apps may use enforced audio paths that cannot be suppressed reliably with normal app permissions. - Without Usage Access, Camera Silencer falls back to screen-on/unlock heuristics and may not perfectly distinguish face unlock from lock-screen camera shortcuts. - When another app keeps media audio active, such as Picture-in-Picture or background playback, Camera Silencer may leave camera sounds audible to avoid interrupting that playback. - If suppression stops working after the camera app was opened first, force stop the camera app once and start Camera Silencer before opening the camera again.

What’s new

Preserve silent/vibrate mode and ring volume when enabling or disabling camera silencing.
Add Japanese and Korean translations and per-app language settings on Android 13 and later.
A separate diagnostic app is available on GitHub Releases for compatibility reports.
Silencing may still fail on some devices or camera apps, or immediately after pausing media playback.

How to install

  1. Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
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  3. Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
  4. If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Camera Silencer?
Reduce camera audio only while a camera is active
Who develops Camera Silencer?
Camera Silencer is developed by Serika.
Which Android version does Camera Silencer require?
Camera Silencer requires Android API 26 or later.
What is the current version of Camera Silencer?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 0.1.3.
Which license does Camera Silencer use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists MIT.
Where is the source code for Camera Silencer?
https://github.com/serika12345/camera-silencer

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