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anthony-AU
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

iPhone 15 Pro plays screenshot shutter sound with Silent Mode off

Hey Team, until a few days ago I did not get a 'shutter' sound when taking a screenshot on my iPhone 15 Pro with Silent Mode OFF. However, it seems the region for Location Services was somehow changed to United States possibly when I switched off "Precise Location" for most apps, or upgraded to IOS 26.6.2. I've since adjusted the Language & Region back to Australia, where I reside, but I'm still getting the shutter sound which I don't want. Could you help please. Cheers

Posted on Sep 17, 2026 8:46 PM

4 replies

Ingo2711
User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)

Sep 17, 2026 11:38 PM in response to anthony-AU

Where did you buy your iPhone?


The iOS software on an iPhone is country specific, this can not be changed.

And if in a country or region the camera sound can not be disabled by local laws or regulations, you can not do that even if you change the settings for your region.

iPhones sold in Japan have this restrictions, for example.

anthony-AU Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Sep 21, 2026 2:17 AM in response to Ingo2711

iPhone purchased from Apple store in Sydney, Australia. I have a feeling I previously changed the camera/screenshot settings myself but now I'm stumped as to how I did it. Guess I'll just have to live with the shutter sound & be careful when using the camera &/or taking screenshots :(

anthony-AU Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Sep 27, 2026 8:37 PM in response to anthony-AU

Thanks everyone, this has now been resolved. Cheers A

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256359442