# Is it possible to hide the virtual background? **URL:** \ **Category:** Android\ **Created:** [August 31, 2021, 2:34pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-it-possible-to-hide-the-virtual-background/56718 "2021-08-31T14:34:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![venkat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/4491bb/32.png) [@venkat](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/venkat)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2021, 2:34pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-it-possible-to-hide-the-virtual-background/56718/1 "2021-08-31T14:34:08Z")
**Description** Is it possible to hide the virtual background menu item from the More menu programmatically or using Zoom account settings? **Which Android Meeting SDK version?** Zoom Android SDK v5.7.1.1266 Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Condon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/michael_condon/32/13543_2.png) [@Michael\_Condon](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/Michael_Condon)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-it-possible-to-hide-the-virtual-background/56718/2 "2021-09-02T17:16:23Z")
Hey @venkat, Thanks for using the dev forum! Yes, you can disable virtual backgrounds in your account settings by visting [Zoom.us](http://Zoom.us) and navigating to settings β†’ In Meeting (advanced) β†’ Virtual backgrounds. Thanks! Michael ---
**Author:** ![venkat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/4491bb/32.png) [@venkat](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/venkat)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2021, 7:23am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-it-possible-to-hide-the-virtual-background/56718/3 "2021-09-07T07:23:35Z")
Hi @Michael_Condon, Thanks for the update. 1. Is there any option/SDK method to hide virtual background using Android Zoom SDK programmatically? 2. Also observed that virtual background option is not available for some mobile devices a. OnePlus7 with OS 11 - Showing virtual background option b. Realme2 Pro with OS 10 - Not showing virtual background option So, this option will not be available for all Android versions? Could you please confirm. I have identified that by using below setting the virtual background option is not showing MeetingSettingsHelper. enable720p(true) But this method is already deprecated. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![jon.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/jon.zoom/32/13495_2.png) [@jon.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/jon.zoom)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-it-possible-to-hide-the-virtual-background/56718/4 "2021-09-07T17:52:49Z")
Hi @venkat, > Is there any option/SDK method to hide virtual background using Android Zoom SDK programmatically? Unfortunately there is no way to do this programmatically. > Also observed that virtual background option is not available for some mobile devices > a. OnePlus7 with OS 11 - Showing virtual background option > b. Realme2 Pro with OS 10 - Not showing virtual background option Since the Zoom client has some system requirements for virtual backgrounds, these will also apply to the Meeting SDK. More information can be found [here](https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360043484511-Zoom-Virtual-Background-system-requirements). > I have identified that by using below setting the virtual background option is not showing > MeetingSettingsHelper. enable720p(true) Currently, virtual backgrounds are not compatible with the 720p setting. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![venkat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/4491bb/32.png) [@venkat](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/venkat)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2021, 8:04am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-it-possible-to-hide-the-virtual-background/56718/5 "2021-09-08T08:04:13Z")
@jon.zoom thanks for the update and confirmation. ---
**Author:** ![jon.zoom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/devforum.zoom.us/jon.zoom/32/13495_2.png) [@jon.zoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/jon.zoom)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-it-possible-to-hide-the-virtual-background/56718/6 "2021-09-08T17:14:11Z")
You are very welcome! Don’t hesitate to reach back out with any additional questions. πŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/zoomdeveloper/original/3X/6/1/614bdd549b610bbaa46ff934617683a02bdaa03c.png) [@system](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2021, 3:14am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-it-possible-to-hide-the-virtual-background/56718/7 "2021-10-09T03:14:18Z")
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