Why does starting my camera produce constant static

[Android Central Question]

I've tried everything I can think off. Restarting, updating, uninstalling and reinstalling, checking app permissions, etc. Still, everytime I open my camera app (through quick launch or clicking the icon ) I hear a constant static sound where there used to be nothing. I cant figure out why the camera is engaging the speaker or why its playing this white noise. FYI I have a Galaxy S7 (not the edge) SM-G930A, Android version 8.0.0

 

[mustang7757]

You tried safe mode ?

I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply

https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=409154

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Here are the steps for Safe Mode: https://www.t-mobile.com/support/de...7-edge-g935t/safe-mode-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge

Do sounds otherwise play normally over the main speaker in other apps?

 

[Brawley3]

Sounds play normally everywhere else. I put it in safe mode but it still makes the sound.

 

[Brawley3]

Thanks for the link, it still makes the sound in safe mode

 

[mustang7757]

Thanks for the link, it still makes the sound in safe mode

Go to settings>apps>3 dots upper right corner tap > permission manager tap> camera what has permission there maybe disable some until it goes away.

 

[Brawley3]

Disabled them all, it still makes the sound

 

[mustang7757]

Hmm, now for permission on camera leave only storage there and recheck

 

[Brawley3]

"Storage" isnt an option on camera app permissions. I disabled everything except "camera" and it still makes the sound.

 

[B. Diddy]

If it's happening in Safe Mode, then I'd guess it's a hardware problem.

What happens if you connect to Bluetooth headphones or a BT speaker? Does the static still come out from the main speaker?

 

[Brawley3]

I dont have a bluetooth speaker with me right now but i tried plugging in my headphones and the noise came out of the main speaker. Funny thing though, when I switch to the forward facing camera / selfie mode, the noise goes away.

 

[mustang7757]

You try cleaning out the headphone jack ? Maybe its causing this issue.