Take photos

Open the camera

Do any of the following:

  • Touch .
  • Twist your phone twice from any screen.
  • Use your voice. From any screen, say your launch phrase and then say “Take a photo”.
  • From the lock screen, swipe left.

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, touch the viewfinder then drag the focus ring.

    • 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.
    • Touch for a timer.
    • To touch anywhere on the screen instead of using , touch Settings and turn on Tap anywhere to capture.
  4. To review your photos and videos, touch thumbnail at bottom right. 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. Or, twist your phone twice.
  2. If needed:

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

    • Touch .
    • Touch for a timer.

Take a panoramic photo

  1. On the viewfinder, touch > Panorama.
  2. Frame one side of the scene.
  3. Touch , then slowly pan horizontally or vertically 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 thumbnail (right of ).
  2. Touch .
  3. Select the way you want to share.

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Fix an issue

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