Mode overview (Photo)

The interface switches automatically, so you can use the camera both vertically and horizontally.

Image showing where each function is located on the [Photo] mode screen in the Camera app. Upper area, 1 to 3. Right side of the device, 4 and 8. Center area, 5. Lower area, 6, 7, and 9 to 14.

  1. Google Lens (Main camera only)

  2. Status indications

    • (Flash): Tap to turn the flash off or set it to auto. The background color of the flash icon turns white when the flash activates.

    • (Night shooting) (Main camera only) : The icon appears when the light conditions become low and the Night shooting function automatically turns on. The function allows you to take clear photos at night or in dark conditions. You can temporarily turn off the function by tapping the icon.

    • (Close-up shooting) (Main camera only): The icon appears when the Close-up shooting function is activated. The function switches automatically to the ultra-wide lens to focus on details of the subject when you get closer to it. You can temporarily turn off the function by tapping the icon.

  3. Front camera lens

  4. Use the zoom button to zoom in or out.

  5. Level meter (Main camera only)

    The level meter helps you measure the angle of your device and keep the picture horizontal. When your device senses that it is level, the level meter turns green. You can also set the camera to indicate when the camera is level using sound, vibration, and the display. This setting is turned off by default. To turn on the setting, tap as follows and select the desired value.

    (Settings) > [Menu] > [Level]

  6. Tap one of the angle buttons to switch angles of view.

    To zoom in or out on the image, slide the angle button to the left and right (in the portrait orientation) or up and down (in the landscape orientation). You can seamlessly zoom in and out without switching angles of view.

    You can also zoom in or out on the image by pinching in or out on the viewfinder or by pressing the zoom button.

  7. Tap to change settings.

    • Aspect ratio: Tap to change the aspect ratio.
    • Timer: Tap to select a self-timer setting.
    • Flash: Tap to select a flash setting.

    Tap the button to change more detailed settings.

    [Menu]

  8. Use the shutter button to launch the Camera app or take photos.

  9. You can switch between the front and main camera.

  10. You can select a mode.

    Swipe the screen left or right to find the desired mode.

  11. Tap the button to go back or exit the Camera app.

  12. Tap the thumbnail to view photos and videos in the Google Photos app.

    (Share): Tap the icon to share a photo or a video.

    (Edit): Tap the icon to edit a photo or a video.

    To hide or show icons, tap the screen.

    For more information about the Google Photos app, go to the following URL.

    support.google.com/android/

    (Back): Tap the button to return to the Camera app.

  13. Use the shutter button to take photos.

  14. Tap the icon to select the finish of images. (Look)

    Each preset look is optimized with a different combination of color tone, saturation, contrast, sharpness, brightness, and other image elements, so you can set up image processing with your ideal balance of these elements.

    For details about each preset look, tap the button.

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