How to block iPhone 4S monitoring? - 1

I have reason to believe my parent placed an iPhone monitoring app on my phone and want it removed/ blocked. I feel it is an invasion of my privacy. I'm almost 16 and don't feel it is necessary, as I'm a straight-A, honors, SINGLE teenager who never gave my father reason to have distrust in me. I will get reminders on my phone (in the Reminders app/ utility) such as "Call back Dad" and I know I did not create it. Is there a way to block/ turn off a monitoring/ tracking device?

Iphone camera shutter sound problem?

So basically i bought an iphone 4s from ebay. In basically perfect condition, 32 GB, unlocked too. Everything on it works perfectly. When i first read the ad, it said it was originally manufactured in japan. I saw no problem with that so I bought the phone. It really does work great, and I'm very pleased with the purchase except for one thing. After i got the phone and started using it, i realized that even when the phone was put on mute, the camera shutter sound would always go off. This is a pretty big issue because i use things like snapchat during school and in public places A LOT. So i decided to do a little research and I discovered that basically is illegal in japan to manufacture a camera/phone and have the ability to silence the shutter noise due to "upskirt" pictures that pervs were taking:/ So there's basically no way to turn the sound off. If i had known that this was the case before I Had purchased the phone, i probably wouldnt have bought it… So I'm just wondering if there's ANY POSSIBLE Way to silence it? I'm willing to do a lot since I don't think ill be able to find another phone like this for the price it was at… Please p l e a s e help!

Can Sprint iPhones be unlocked?

My aunt has an iPhone 5 and she is upgrading to a 5s. She said she would give me her iPhone and I would connect it to MetroPCS. Can I unlock a Sprint iPhone and connect to MetroPCS? If so how much would it cost to be done?

18 y/o girl Christmas present ideas?

She already has
-iPhone
-wants a Mac but it is out of budget
-uses phone as ipod
-needs clothes for uni next year but has to pick them herself
-has a car already

She is interested in fashion.
Any ideas other than gift vouchers and jewellery.

Budget $100-$200

How can a factory sealed iPhone have a bad ESN?

I've noticed on eBay some factory sealed iPhones with bad ESN numbers. From what I gather, a phone gets a bad ESN when it is reported stolen/lost or the owner owes money to their service provider. How can a factory sealed iPhone have a bad ESN?