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, drag the viewfinder up or down.
    • To set focus location, tap the screen then drag the focus ring.

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

    • Tap shutter icon.
    • Touch & hold shutter icon to take a rapid series of photos.
    • Tap for a timer.
    • To tap anywhere on the screen instead of using shutter icon, tap settings icon and turn on Tap anywhere to capture.
  4. To review your photos and videos, tap thumbnail at bottom right. Then:

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

Take a selfie

  1. In the Camera app, tap switch cameras icon to switch to the front camera.
  2. If needed:

    • Adjust the beauty filter.
    • Adjust mirroring by tapping settings icon Settings > Selfie mirror.
  3. To take the photo, do one of the following:

Take a panoramic photo

  1. In the Camera app, tap More > Panorama.
  2. If needed, tap the arrow to change pan direction.
  3. Frame one side of the scene.
  4. Tap , then slowly pan horizontally across the scene. Keep your motion smooth and use a steady speed.

Take photo with adjustable focus (bokeh)

Keep the subject of your photo in focus and blur the surrounding scene as little or much as you like.

  1. In the Camera app, touch Portrait.
  2. Be sure you're within 1.5 meters (5 feet) of your subject. It's best if nothing is in the way and the subject stands out.
  3. Move the slider to increase or decrease blur around the subject.

  4. Tap shutter icon.

Take low-light photo without flash

Switch to Night Vision mode in low light to capture more details and more accurate colors.

  1. In the Camera app, tap Night Vision.
  2. Frame your photo, then tap shutter icon.

Share a photo you've just taken

  1. In the Camera app, swipe the screen to the left, and tap the photo to share.
  2. Tap .
  3. Select the way you want to share.

You can also:

Fix an issue

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