Adjust other camera settings

Store photos and videos on SD card

To set your camera to save new photos and videos on your SD card:

  1. Be sure you inserted an SD card.
  2. On the Camera screen, tap settings icon.
  3. Tap Storage location > SD card.

You can also move existing photos and videos from internal storage to the SD card.

Use location tags

When you take photos or videos, you can embed data about the location where you took them.

On the Camera screen, tap settings icon Settings and turn GPS location info on toggle on switch.

You need to turn on location-based services to use this feature.

Turn shutter sound on/off

Open the Camera app, then tap settings icon Settings and turn Capture sound on toggle on switch or off .

Open camera with Power button

Don’t miss a shot! Open your camera from any screen, even your lock screen. Just press the Power button twice quickly. Your viewfinder opens, and you’re ready to shoot.

If you don’t want others to access your camera, you can turn this gesture off. But if you use a screen lock, don’t worry--only your Camera app is accessible. To view existing photos or access other apps, you must unlock your phone.

To adjust whether the Power button opens the camera:

  1. Go to Settings > System > Gestures.
  2. Touch Quickly open camera and turn it on or off .