Your iPhone or iPad's camera app produces a clicking sound when taking photos, mimicking a traditional camera. Many users prefer to disable this sound. Unfortunately, there's no direct on/off switch in the Camera settings. Here are your options:

• Utilize Live Photos: If the click is audible, Live Photos is likely off. This feature captures a short video clip, including audio, surrounding the moment you take a photo. Enabling Live Photos will record the click sound within the Live Photo itself. To always enable Live Photos, go to Settings > Camera > Preserve Settings > Live Photo.

• Employ the Mute Switch: The physical Ring/Silent switch (or the reassigned Action button on newer models) silences the camera shutter sound. Note that this mutes all system sounds. If your Action button has been reassigned, use Control Center to mute your iPhone (or the Volume Down button if your phone is locked, though this only adjusts the ringer volume).

• Adjust System Volume: Set your alert sounds volume to zero. If Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Change with Buttons is enabled, use Control Center or the side volume down button. Otherwise, manually slide the Ringer and Alerts volume to zero in Settings > Sounds & Haptics.

Important Consideration: Some countries (including Japan and South Korea) mandate camera shutter sounds. If your SIM card is from one of these regions, the sound will always play, regardless of your settings. This appears linked to the SIM card, as using a local SIM in these countries overrides personal preferences.

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