Can you disable the camera on a mobile phone?

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  • Category: Cell Phone Reviews
  • Published: May 8, 2008
  • Updated: July 2, 2008
  • Last tested: July 2, 2008
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JoJo asked:

I want to get a new mobile phone but the choices are very limited on those who do not have a camera. Is there any way to make sense of voids the camera on any of mobile phones out there that have one? My job does not allow an employee bring a camera on the premises, even if you can take your mobile phone. Thank you! Rockingorangejuice, I mentioned in my question, the choices are very limited with my carrier and I DON ‘T gradice the 3 they have. Prefer to obtain a chocolate LG or Motorola Krazr. Thanks BobW. That I was’ afraid, and d is the case ….. Thanks ZiggyZeox! That sounds promising. I ‘ll control in it!

4 thoughts on “Can you disable the camera on a mobile phone?”

  1. I hear you. This has gotten hard. Many places which allow phones don’t allow cameras and there just aren’t that many camera-free phones out there any more. (Think jury duty: sitting around for hours and having your phone confiscated because it has a camera you weren’t planning to use.)

    I think the answer is pretty much “no”. If you can disable a camera outside the gate, you can re-enable it inside the gate. You’d have to physically break the lens and show it to the guard at your workplace.

  2. The Sony Ericsson W950i is a pretty neat way to go. It’s one of the latest phones out, and has lots of features – for the music and business user alike. The best thing is it’s great for you because it’s one of the the few phones that doesn’t sport a camera at all. It’s a bit expensive, but a good choice in your situation. The 4 gig memory isn’t a bad investment either 😉 .

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