Take photos

Open the camera

Do any of the following:

Take a photo

  1. If needed, adjust settings such as flash or photo size.

  2. Frame your subject:

    • To zoom, pinch in or out.

    • To set focus location, touch the viewfinder where you want the focus.

    • To change the exposure, touch the viewfinder then slide .
  3. To take the photo, do one of the following:

    • Touch .
    • Touch & hold to take a rapid series of photos.
    • To see a timer first, touch > Timer.
    • To touch anywhere on the screen instead of using , touch Settings and turn on Touch Capture.
  4. To review your photos and videos, touch thumbnail at bottom left. Then:

    • To view all thumbnails, touch the screen, then touch to open the Photos app.
    • To view photos later, open the Photos app or other photo app you installed.

Take a selfie

  1. On the viewfinder, touch to switch to the front camera.
  2. If needed, adjust the beauty filter.
  3. To take the photo, do one of the following:

    • Touch .
    • To see a a timer first, touch > Timer.

Take a panoramic photo

  1. On the viewfinder, touch .
  2. Frame one side of the scene.
  3. Touch , then slowly pan horizontally across the scene. Keep your motion smooth and use a steady speed.
  4. When you reach the end of your scene, touch .

Share a photo you've just taken

  1. Touch the photo's thumbnail, to the left of .
  2. Touch .
  3. Select the way you want to share.

You can also:

Fix an issue

If you’re having issues, try these troubleshooting steps.