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 stabilize the phone when taking timed shots.
  1. If you're taking a selfie, touch switch cameras icon.
  2. Touch and choose 3s or 10s.
  3. Frame your shot, and when you're ready, touch shutter icon 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
  • Slenderize face
  • Enlarge and brighten eyes

To use the filter:

  1. Make sure you're using the front camera. (Touch switch cameras icon 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 shutter icon 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.