
Apps
Camera settings
Point, tap, and you’re done, or play with these camera options. You can find these
options on the camera or video screen:
Viewfinder options for rear and front cameras
Flash
Set to
on
,
off
, or
auto
.
For front facing cameras, you may see a flash or a white
screen before the photo is taken.
Timer
Set a timer to
3
or
10
seconds or off.
Beautify
Turn on to smooth skin and beautify faces.
HDR
Turn on HDR (high dynamic range) effect for better pictures
in challenging lighting situations, such as outdoors.
Torch
Turn on a flashlight when taking a video (main camera only).
Photo and video modes
Macro
Capture an up-close, detailed photo (up to 2cm away).
Bokeh
Take portraits using special enhancements and effects. For
more, see
.
Night Vision
Take photos in low light situations.
Photo
Tap to take a photo. Touch and hold to take a burst of
photos.
Manual
When set to
Manual
, you can control professional camera
settings, like
WB
and
ISO
.
Video
Tap to take a video. When taking a video, you can also turn
Flashlight
on or off.
Panorama
Take a wide-angle shot. Use the on-screen guide to slowly
pan while you are taking the photo.
Camera settings
To find these options, tap
at the top of the viewfinder:
Camera settings
Photo size
Set the photo ratio and resolution for the main and selfie
cameras.
Video size
Set the video resolution for the main and selfie cameras.
Capture sound
Turn the shutter sound on or off.
Grid
Overlay a grid to help align the subjects in your photos or
videos.
Touch capture
Capture photos or videos by tapping anywhere on the
screen. Zoom by pinching with two fingers.
Quick capture
Twist twice to open the camera app, or switch between
front and back cameras.
Water Mark
Add a watermark, signature, date or time to your photos.
Storage location
Choose a storage location for your photos and videos
(Phone or Memory card).
GPS location info
Allow
Camera
to access device’s location or not.
Restore defaults
Restore camera default settings.
Google Lens
Turn on to see Google Lens on the main camera display. For
more, see
Identify & scan items using Google Lens™
.