Adjust photography settings

Before you take a photo, you can adjust settings to get the best photo for your situation.

Use a timer

TipUse a tabletop tripod to stabilise the phone when taking timed shots.
  1. If you're taking a selfie, touch .
  2. Touch and choose 3s or 10s.
  3. Frame your shot. When you're ready, touch to start the countdown.
  4. Take your place in the shot (if you're taking a selfie, simply wait) and smile!

Use a flash

To set the flash mode (off, always on or auto), tap on the Camera screen.

Use beauty filter

Your front (selfie) camera includes a beautification filter. Use it to:

  • Soften and even skin tone
  • Remove blemishes and shine
  • Whiten teeth
  • Highlight T-zone
  • Slenderise face
  • Enlarge and brighten eyes

To use the filter:

  1. Make sure you're using the front camera. (Touch if needed.)

  2. Do one of the following:

    • Touch to use automatic mode.

    • Touch to use manual mode, then adjust the intensity of the filter:

  3. Smile and touch to take the picture.

To turn the filter off, tap or and change to .

Fix an issue

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