How to disable quick launch camera startup sound on Z3/Z3 dual?

[Nick_S]

As the title states I am looking for a way to disable the startup sound when launching the camera using the dedicated camera button. I have checked the settings and have only found an option to disable the shutter sound while taking a picture but not the startup sound. Help is much appreciated!

[Jake-SonyXperia]

Hi Nick_S,

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In this situation you are best to speak with Sony Mobile within your region.

In some cases sound related to the camera cannot be removed for privacy reasons for that country.

Use my signature to find details for Sony Mobile within your region.

[Uliwooly]

If you want to flash your phone 

/t5/Xperia-Z2/How-to-manually-update-downgrade-root-2014-Xperias/td-p/593459

[ashishsingh007]

Well yes, it makes sense concerning privacy of others.

[bryanjik]

this is very basic.. but sometimes ignored by me.. 

[Nick_S]

So I was able to talk to a representative at my local xperia support hotline and they said that the quick launch camera sound is a FEATURE of the phone and there is no way to remove the sound. I also inquired about the privacy laws here in my country (Philippines) and they said we don't have any of those laws implemented. So is there still a way to remove the sound? I know of putting it on silent mode to circumvent this but I would like to have it while on normal mode

[Nick_S]

@uliwooly
I was considering flashing my phone but I would like to consider all possible solutions before taking the plunge. Also kinda hesitant to void my warranty as well as the camera problem when rooting and unlocking the bootloader

[Uliwooly]

The sound through quick launch is there and you can't disable it, even with different firmwares

[ghencea-RO]

Actually it would be better off that quick launch button the way it is now. I have a Z3 Compact and every time I take it from the table or pocket or whatever I take pictures to the floor walls sky ceiling whatever captures without knowing it. When you take the phone in your hands it's hard to put the fingers in the free buttons area. That button should be less touchable avoiding involuntary pictures. Just a suggestion.

[Winstonluk1]

Sony engineers are

Who puts a chime there

Privacy is a nonsense as i can go to camera via main menu without the chime

Apple and Samsung don't have a chime