Take photos

Open the camera

Do any of the following:

  • Tap .
  • Twist your phone twice from any screen.

Take a photo

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

  2. Frame your subject:

    • To zoom, touch & hold the current lens indicator (1X, 2X, etc), then slide the zoom dial to the desired level.
    • 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. Or, twist your phone twice.
  2. If needed, adjust the beauty filter.
  3. To take the photo, do one of the following:

Take a panoramic photo

  1. In the Camera app, tap Panorama.
  2. Frame one side of the scene.
  3. Tap shutter icon, 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, tap .

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.