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Anyone got the Skype apk prior to 2.6.0.95 ?

Video calling was working just fine on my XOOM until the above update so.....has anyone got an APK for the previous version that they could possibly link me to?
I dunno if anyone else uses it but today when we tried to call my dad, the XOOM just locked up and was locked in the call with black video window. Very frustrating and my daughter really wanted to see her grandad.
So, any help greatly appreciated. ;-)

This version is pretty old but its the only one that works problem free on my Nexus One
dl.dropbox.com/u/132570/android/apps/Skype_2.0.0.47.apk

mcnob said:
Video calling was working just fine on my XOOM until the above update ... I dunno if anyone else uses it
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Funny you say that, 'cause about an hour after the update I made a ~10-minute Video call to Israel (and one later within Cali, a lot less interesting ) and it worked flawlessly, w/o even any sync or lag issues.
Did you try rebooting? I'm rooted and overclocked, but I suspect that's had very little to do with my good performance.

Well i managed to track down 2.5.0.160 which seems to be the one i had prior to the issues and all is well again.
Thanks for responding guys.
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mcnob said:
Well i managed to track down 2.5.0.160 which seems to be the one i had prior to the issues and all is well again.
Thanks for responding guys.
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I have the same problem with my Galaxy S WIFI 5.0. After update, the front/back camera is upside down.
Can place the apk somewhere accessible on the internet? Many many thanks.

Literally 5 threads down in this very forum is exactly what you seek.
Really, guys...

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sodaboy581 said:
Literally 5 threads down in this very forum is exactly what you seek.
Really, guys...
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Yeh, it's a shame the OP of that one didn't search first...eh? What with this one being dated prior to that one and all......

Who is rooting ASAP and Why?

I am rooting as soon as it is available. Why?
-Xposed works perfect now
-Viper4android
-Adaway
That is why I want root.
I don't care about samsung pay, at all.

Adaway, viper, titanium backup, busybox, etc

Only thing I find myself needing these days is Adaway, everything else is cosmetic...
Found Adguard now, so no need to root for ad blocking.
Probably won't bother rooting this one to be honest.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

I'm rooting ASAP to begin tweaking settings and for when source drops so I can begin work on my kernel

I never root straight away. I'll use the phone for a while then decide what tweaks I want to make, then I will root. If the phone is fine without root I'll continue to use it without root.
I use 2 apps that only work on non-rooted devices so this is one thing that stops me rooting too, but if I feel I need to root, I will.

does adguard work for you? it reeaally drains the battery on my nexus 5, it took 24%! the phone didn't last through half a day with it running. i have used the VPN sinkhole, not the proxy option. same happened to other "noroot firewalls" i have tried (e.g. from "grey shirts" in playstore) so i guess it's a common problem with the VPN sinkhole solution..

Xileforce said:
I'm rooting ASAP to begin tweaking settings and for when source drops so I can begin work on my kernel
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Hi,
Will your kernel then work also on the european exynos variant? :fingers-crossed:
Thanks!

Oh you are going to root your new phone. Woww!!!

BWA80 said:
Hi,
Will your kernel then work also on the european exynos variant? :fingers-crossed:
Thanks!
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Unfortunately not as the snapdragon version is what I have. They are likely totally different source wise. I'm sorry

Yes if i decide to root my s7 edge ill be looking at bringing a kernel out. That will be for exynos model. Not sure if ill root yet thought but a kernel sounds good

Rooting for me is absolutely essential, I use too many Xposed modules (XPrivacy in particular for me is essential). But most of all, I need root for Viper4Android. Once you listen to your music through that, there is no going back. I've been using it for over two years.
It's for these reasons I will be returning the phone if the Vodafone bootloader is locked. Dealing without root for a month or two whilst someone makes it happen is one thing. Knowing I won't have it for the two years I'm contracted to pay for the phone is something else entirely, it's a complete deal breaker. I'd sooner stick with my Note 3 than have an S7 without root for two years, never mind being expected to pay £40 a month for the privilege. In some ways I'm actually envious of people who are prepared to have an Android phone without it, because it would make things so much easier if I felt the same way.

Beefheart said:
Rooting for me is absolutely essential, I use too many Xposed modules (XPrivacy in particular for me is essential). But most of all, I need root for Viper4Android. Once you listen to your music through that, there is no going back. I've been using it for over two years.
It's for these reasons I will be returning the phone if the Vodafone bootloader is locked. Dealing without root for a month or two whilst someone makes it happen is one thing. Knowing I won't have it for the two years I'm contracted to pay for the phone is something else entirely, it's a complete deal breaker. I'd sooner stick with my Note 3 than have an S7 without root for two years, never mind being expected to pay £40 a month for the privilege. In some ways I'm actually envious of people who are prepared to have an Android phone without it, because it would make things so much easier if I felt the same way.
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Mines coming direct from EE and I believe they lock the bootloader. However my wife is getting hers direct from carphone warehouse and has agreed to swap so I can root quicker (she doesn't care for root. As long as she can use Facebook and WhatsApp she's happy).
I had always assumed that Viper4Android wouldn't make much difference so I'll have to give it a whirl.

I agree with everything everyone says here, viper yes, adaway yes, xposed definitely, but I so want to try it Samsung pay. The ads suck.
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CuBz90 said:
I had always assumed that Viper4Android wouldn't make much difference so I'll have to give it a whirl.
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In audio terms, going from stock sound to Viper4Android is like going from a Ford Focus to a McLaren. And that isn't an exaggeration.

I will root ASAP for ARU-R to use on pioneer app radio. I am also hoping for lots of development and custom ROMs and kernel. A boy can dream......
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Beefheart said:
In audio terms, going from stock sound to Viper4Android is like going from a Ford Focus to a McLaren. And that isn't an exaggeration.
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Well I guess I shouldn't assume. I've coped with crap volume on my Samsung devices for years.

Beefheart said:
In audio terms, going from stock sound to Viper4Android is like going from a Ford Focus to a McLaren. And that isn't an exaggeration.
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On my 6P Viper actually sounded worse than stock... Even using the "audiophile" profiles designed for the phone.

geoff5093 said:
On my 6P Viper actually sounded worse than stock... Even using the "audiophile" profiles designed for the phone.
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That's odd. I use it for most of my Bluetooth devices now. Especially my wireless senheissers.
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geoff5093 said:
On my 6P Viper actually sounded worse than stock... Even using the "audiophile" profiles designed for the phone.
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Very strange. I don't want to insult you by claiming you mustn't have set it up properly but what settings were you using? The good thing about it is that virtually every aspect of a sounds dynamics can be adjusted. Did you simply use it with the profile you downloaded, or did you set the UI to Expert and make the fine adjustments yourself to the various settings until you got the desired sound? It can take a long time to set up correctly. I have various profiles I have made myself for different music genres and particular bands and artists. They took me hours of trial and error to set up.

Beefheart said:
In audio terms, going from stock sound to Viper4Android is like going from a Ford Focus to a McLaren. And that isn't an exaggeration.
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Beefheart said:
Very strange. I don't want to insult you by claiming you mustn't have set it up properly but what settings were you using? The good thing about it is that virtually every aspect of a sounds dynamics can be adjusted. Did you simply use it with the profile you downloaded, or did you set the UI to Expert and make the fine adjustments yourself to the various settings until you got the desired sound? It can take a long time to set up correctly. I have various profiles I have made myself for different music genres and particular bands and artists. They took me hours of trial and error to set up.
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I flashed Viper, used the audiophile profile that was posted in the OP of a very large Nexus thread. The sound was obviously different, but was very treble biased. Listening to music on my phone speakers or to my BT speaker without an equalizer, it was ear piercingly high. I tried playing with the settings using what people had posted that had many upvotes, and it still sounded poor.

New to Android. Need some help. Please! 7.1.1

Hello everyone. I recently switched from Iphone to Android and I am loving it so far. Bought the nexus 6p Gold over a week ago.
I am having problems with the the microphone. When I talk to someone is seems like they hear me very bad, like I am inside a submarine or very far away from the phone, which is odd because I was just holding the phone the normal way. I tested the mic on a recording app and I can hear myself very clearly. I have re searched and seems like a lot of people had/have this problem. I read something about the noise canceling thing on the back being an issue. And the best result would be to disable it. persist.audio.fluence.voicecall = put this to false or something. Anyways I was wondering if anyone can guide me through the steps on achieving this. I am running N 7.1.1, I currently have pixel launcher(loving it). I just want a simple root to get the mic working right on calls. I like the speed and design of the pixel launcher and would love to keep that and if I can get google assistant, even better if not its okay, I just want to use my phone to call people and for them to be able to hear me clearly... THANKS IN ADVANCE

I haven't had any issues with my mic but I assume you want to edit the build prop. I would use the Nexus Root Toolkit http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ and Wug has a buid prop edit tool that I like and root is not needed. If you have root on 7.0 then get a build prop tool from the app store. I would hold off on getting 7.1.1 for now. I know it's tempting but this is release 1 and I'v been seeing several issue threads and it's best let the pros work out the bugs. It won't take long before you see a full step guide for 7.1.1. Be Patient

This is a hardware problem. Exchange it ASAP.

Joeadams101 said:
Hello everyone. I recently switched from Iphone to Android and I am loving it so far. Bought the nexus 6p Gold over a week ago.
I am having problems with the the microphone. When I talk to someone is seems like they hear me very bad, like I am inside a submarine or very far away from the phone, which is odd because I was just holding the phone the normal way. I tested the mic on a recording app and I can hear myself very clearly. I have re searched and seems like a lot of people had/have this problem. I read something about the noise canceling thing on the back being an issue. And the best result would be to disable it. persist.audio.fluence.voicecall = put this to false or something. Anyways I was wondering if anyone can guide me through the steps on achieving this. I am running N 7.1.1, I currently have pixel launcher(loving it). I just want a simple root to get the mic working right on calls. I like the speed and design of the pixel launcher and would love to keep that and if I can get google assistant, even better if not its okay, I just want to use my phone to call people and for them to be able to hear me clearly... THANKS IN ADVANCE
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Do you have a case or screen protector? Was it like this when you 1st got it? Did you put 7.1 on it or did it come that way? If it was me I would; take off any case or screen protector, do a clean wipe, then grab the factory 7.1, https://developer.android.com/preview/download.html and try that, no TWRP or root yet. If its still an issue, like @therock3181 said, I would think its a hardware prob.

Thanks for the reply. The phone is already in 7.1.1. Any way to downgrade? Whats your suggestion?

jackpollard said:
Do you have a case or screen protector? Was it like this when you 1st got it? Did you put 7.1 on it or did it come that way? If it was me I would; and try that, no TWRP or root yet. If its still an issue, like @therock3181 said, I would think its a hardware prob.
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I don't have a screen protector. I got it on 7. On 6 it was working fine apparently, according to previous owner. Right now it is on 7.1.1. The weird this is that every voice recording app, or like messenger that i use to send voice messages works great its just in calls.

rsalas187 said:
I haven't had any issues with my mic but I assume you want to edit the build prop. I would use the Nexus Root Toolkit and Wug has a buid prop edit tool that I like and root is not needed. If you have root on 7.0 then get a build prop tool from the app store. I would hold off on getting 7.1.1 for now. I know it's tempting but this is release 1 and I'v been seeing several issue threads and it's best let the pros work out the bugs. It won't take long before you see a full step guide for 7.1.1. Be Patient
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Thanks for the reply. The phone is already in 7.1.1. Any way to downgrade? Whats your suggestion?

Yeup, just flash the 7.0 factory image
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rsalas187 said:
Yeup, just flash the 7.0 factory image
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Okay. Where do I find the proper tools/files to do that?

Check out my first post in this thread
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rsalas187 said:
Check out my first post in this thread
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Getting a type c cable to usb now. Will try soon. Will update when I do

rsalas187 said:
Check out my first post in this thread
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Hello. It is asking me for the current build that I am running. I don't see 7.1.1. what should I select?
Since you said to flash 7.0, I am assuming I select 7.0 Build from the list? There are 4 different 7.0 builds. Let me know
Thanks

Joeadams101 said:
Hello. It is asking me for the current build that I am running. I don't see 7.1.1. what should I select?
Since you said to flash 7.0, I am assuming I select 7.0 Build from the list? There are 4 different 7.0 builds. Let me know
Thanks
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Okay, So I was reading the options to flash stock/unroot and it says I need to be unlocked first in order to run that script. Help?

Alright, I figured out a way to go back to 7.0. I left the Android beta program and It gave me a 7.0 N download to go back. Now I am on 7.0. What do I do from here?

Joeadams101 said:
Alright, I figured out a way to go back to 7.0. I left the Android beta program and It gave me a 7.0 N download to go back. Now I am on 7.0. What do I do from here?
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Haha, Several root threads out there. How's the mic? If it's still bad replace the phone.
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Galaxy S8/S8+ No Root? No problem. [Mods+Apps+Files+Etc]

US variant of Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ as we all know, unfortunately has a locked bootloader. Nonetheless, we all strive in bringing limitless of possibilities in customizing our gadgets in any way.
»»»»I opened this thread to call everyone at the table to bring««« whatever Mods, Apps, Custom themes or even Files that could possibly be able to work in these phones. Now, some of you know Substratum is now available for Samsung S8/S8+ Touchwiz which by the way it opened a huge door for customization and what-not. Huge thanks to @nicholaschum for such an accomplishment on this.
**If you guys have anything to help others in bringing the best of these phones, bring them on, post what you have, what you have done or what's the best. I'm pretty sure there are others looking for ways to customize these beauties.
So guys, let's start the customization ** ??

Well that didn't work. Lol. So far I am not missing root though. Which is great because I hate rooting my phone. I only do it because I need something. But I got everything I want and need. Even things people can't get with root on Android 7. Like recording the screen with internal audio. I have a theme engine. Don't miss audio mods because music sounds great(better than on my last phone with any audio mods).

s4shield said:
Well that didn't work. Lol. So far I am not missing root though. Which is great because I hate rooting my phone. I only do it because I need something. But I got everything I want and need. Even things people can't get with root on Android 7. Like recording the screen with internal audio. I have a theme engine. Don't miss audio mods because music sounds great(better than on my last phone with any audio mods).
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Hey mate, I kinda miss root but seems like there other ways to customize the s8. I've got a few minor Mods but I wish I had root so I can do far much better Mods and tweaks. As far as sound, I honestly hate how low speakers put out sound even @ max Volume. Hopefully one day we'll get viper4android without root. Cheers mate and keep modding and if you have apps that could help change things a bit, post them. ??

Danhack000 said:
Hey mate, I kinda miss root but seems like there other ways to customize the s8. I've got a few minor Mods but I wish I had root so I can do far much better Mods and tweaks. As far as sound, I honestly hate how low speakers put out sound even @ max Volume. Hopefully one day we'll get viper4android without root. Cheers mate and keep modding and if you have apps that could help change things a bit, post them. ??
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Oh yeah the speakers are garbage. With headphones it's not bad though.

Danhack000 said:
US variant of Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ as we all know, unfortunately has a locked bootloader. Nonetheless, we all strive in bringing limitless of possibilities in customizing our gadgets in any way.
»»»»I opened this thread to call everyone at the table to bring««« whatever Mods, Apps, Custom themes or even Files that could possibly be able to work in these phones. Now, some of you know Substratum is now available for Samsung S8/S8+ Touchwiz which by the way it opened a huge door for customization and what-not. Huge thanks to @nicholaschum for such an accomplishment on this.
**If you guys have anything to help others in bringing the best of these phones, bring them on, post what you have, what you have done or what's the best. I'm pretty sure there are others looking for ways to customize these beauties.
So guys, let's start the customization **
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Nevermind, found it! hell yeah im stoked now.
Hey guys, how are you using Substratum without root? it just denies me, there must be a different version around?

trook said:
Nevermind, found it! hell yeah im stoked now.
Hey guys, how are you using Substratum without root? it just denies me, there must be a different version around?
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Basically substratum is now available for none root samsung S8/S8+, thanks to @nicholaschum.
Head over to Substratum thread for more info and thorough details.
Thread link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/substratum/7-0-substratum-sex-tw-beta-t3620796/page23

Disable camera shutter sound

Is anyone who knows how to silent shutter sound?

malaccio said:
Is anyone who knows how to silent shutter sound?
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I googled this when I first got the phone and it seems in Korea they make the phones so you CAN'T disable the shutter sound. (It is illegal)
My work around was to download a silent camera app from the play store for moments when you do not want folks to know you are taking photos. :good:

I rooted mine and changed the shuttersound.ogg to .ogg.bak no more sound.

I think I should root my note..
But I have doubts regarding some "secure" apps could not work cause they chek if the phone is rooted.. I m taljing about bank app, pay tv app (Sky in italy)..
Anyone have a experience with these apps?
Another question, for root permission I understood I have to flash a twrp recovery as well, true?
If one day I want to return "stock", is it sufficient to flash the stock firmware by Odin?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kmshack.mute
I don't know if it works on the new S8 Software, but on my Galaxy S7 with Nougat it works perfectly :laugh:
In a few days i can test it on my Note FE

Try this!
No need to do any rooting to your Note FE
I live in Korea and there are a lot of application which disable the sound from stock camera.
Copy this word and check it out on ggplay
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malaccio said:
I think I should root my note..
But I have doubts regarding some "secure" apps could not work cause they chek if the phone is rooted.. I m taljing about bank app, pay tv app (Sky in italy)..
Anyone have a experience with these apps?
Another question, for root permission I understood I have to flash a twrp recovery as well, true?
If one day I want to return "stock", is it sufficient to flash the stock firmware by Odin?
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Read the instructions in the OP here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-fe/development/root-note-fe-t3648736. As rooting involves disabling sm-verity, you will not be able to use any app that requires a fully secure device. Remember to backup your device with TWRP before you modify it.
You can flash stock via Odin when you want to return. Bear in mind that you will lose whatever modification(s) you made to disable the shutter sound.

Hi-TechUp said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kmshack.mute
I don't know if it works on the new S8 Software, but on my Galaxy S7 with Nougat it works perfectly :laugh:
In a few days i can test it on my Note FE
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Thanks this works perfectly no root!

BerndausLB said:
That's stupid!
Just "silent cams" and so on.
I, we, need something to mute camera sound without root!!!
Either an app or something else.
I tried Tasker, but I gave up.
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Try out this App. It will automatically disable/enable the system volume if you start/close the Stock camera or other Apps you have selected in the App Settings. You need no root for this App!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kmshack.mute

BerndausLB said:
That's stupid!
Just "silent cams" and so on.
I, we, need something to mute camera sound without root!!!
Either an app or something else.
I tried Tasker, but I gave up.
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Sorry to say but
DID YOU TRY IT????
This application is the application that can mute the stock camera sound for sure..
Please do not blame me and just try it first.
I am using real original stock camera without rooting with no sound right now.

BerndausLB said:
Member Hi-TechUp gave the one and only improtant and working information.
Your Korean word leads to masses of silent cams.
So your hint was not useful for me.
Hi-Techup's was!
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Sorry to here that even I tried to help you.. But I goy blame like I am doing spamimg.
You might not found the application which I mention above (I think you are looking at the difference application)
You can set whatever application you want to mute the sound even youtube, instagram including phone camera. (See in attached photos below)

scrumptyous said:
I googled this when I first got the phone and it seems in Korea they make the phones so you CAN'T disable the shutter sound. (It is illegal)
My work around was to download a silent camera app from the play store for moments when you do not want folks to know you are taking photos. :good:
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ITs not just Korea where it is illegal. It is illegal in the states as well.

zelendel said:
ITs not just Korea where it is illegal. It is illegal in the states as well.
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All of my previous devices have had the option to disable the shutter sound... I work in the legal field and never have seen or heard of a case of this being prosecuted here in the States.

scrumptyous said:
All of my previous devices have had the option to disable the shutter sound... I work in the legal field and never have seen or heard of a case of this being prosecuted here in the States.
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Then you really have not done your research.
Here is a simple article that will help. You can do further research if you want.
It took effect with the camera phone predator alert.
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/...shutter-sound-on-cell-phone-cameras/40037042/

zelendel said:
ITs not just Korea where it is illegal. It is illegal in the states as well.
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zelendel said:
Then you really have not done your research.
Here is a simple article that will help. You can do further research if you want.
It took effect with the camera phone predator alert.
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/...shutter-sound-on-cell-phone-cameras/40037042/
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I know it was proposed but when did it pass? https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/00414
No disrespect intended but the article you documented is quite old and I've owned a number of devices since 2013. I have no jail broken or rooted devices and still can turn the shutter off on all of them.

scrumptyous said:
I know it was proposed but when did it pass? https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/00414
No disrespect intended but the article you documented is quite old and I've owned a number of devices since 2013. I have no jail broken or rooted devices and still can turn the shutter off on all of them.
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Well see like the phone recording laws you have to go and look on a per state basis. Just because it can do something doesnt mean it is legal in all cases. Like many places require that you get peoples permission before taking phones at a public event. It all depends on your state.
Yes it is old. But that is on purpose. It was the basics for anyone that wants to know more to start off on.

Works perfect, nearly lost hope to get rid of that annoying shutter sound.

meetwinz said:
No need to do any rooting to your Note FE
I live in Korea and there are a lot of application which disable the sound from stock camera.
Copy this word and check it out on ggplay
무음 카메라로
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Thanks a lot, that was very useful. :good:
For anyone interested, I bought this app and it works perfectly (meaning it mutes the stock camera) :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.co.hardcoresoft.mutedmode