Samsung Galaxy S6 (and S6 edge) has the best smartphone camera in 2015 (source 1 , source 2). You can take nice photos without any settings in most of scenarios.
You can even launch the Galaxy S6 camera app quicker (through quick launch) than any other smartphone users to capture important moments.
But if you want to get more from Galaxy S6 camera, you may tweak some settings of the camera app.
This Galaxy S6 camera guide page is a collection of how-to guides for using Galaxy S6 camera, and tips and tricks of using Galaxy S6 camera.
We will update this Galaxy S6 camera guide page regularly by adding more guides, tips and tricks. You can also ask any questions on using Galaxy S6 (and S6 edge) camera here.
If you cannot find the Galaxy S6 camera guide you want, please let us know in the comment box below. We will try to add it as early as we can.
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List of Galaxy S6 camera guide (all guides apply to Galaxy S6 edge as well):
1. How to use Galaxy S6 camera quick launch?
You can launch Galaxy S6 (and S6 edge) camera directly without unlocking the phone, without even turning on lock screen. Here is how to use Galaxy S6 camera quick launch.
2. Samsung Galaxy S6 camera modes guide
There are 10 pre-install Galaxy S6 camera modes in Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. Do you know when to use and how to use them? Please read this Galaxy S6 camera guide.
3. How to download and install additional Galaxy S6 camera modes?
If the 10 pre-installed Galaxy S6 camera modes cannot meet your expectations, you can install more camera modes for your Galaxy S6 and S6 edge from Galaxy apps. Check this Galaxy S6 camera guide.
4. How to use Galaxy S6 camera voice control?
When you hands are not free to tap the shutter button, you can use your voice to control the camera. Just shout cheese or smile to take photos. Is not cool? and useful? This Galaxy S6 camera guide shows you how.
5. How to use Galaxy S6 camera gesture control? (for front camera only)
When taking selfie shot with desired view, you may find it is hard to reach the shutter button or heart rate monitor. In this case, you can use gesture control without touching the phone to take selfie shot. This Galaxy S6 camera guide show you how to enable and use the gesture control.
6. How to use volume key to take photos, recording videos or zoom in Galaxy S6 camera app?
Volume buttons (see this page on Galaxy S6 buttons) can also be used to take photos, or to record videos or to zoom in Galaxy S6 camera app. This Galaxy S6 camera guide shows you how to use this feature.
7. How to set Galaxy S6 picture size and video size?
Photos and videos can take considerable storage in your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge. This Galaxy S6 camera guide shows you how to set and use proper photo size and video size for different usages. Read on…..
8. How to silence Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound?
In addition to silencing Galaxy S6, you can also silence the camera shutter sound. If you find shutter sound is annoying, you can follow this guide to silence it. Read on...
9. How to use tracking AF (auto focus) in Galaxy S6 camera?
Tracking AF (auto focus) is a new and promising feature in Galaxy S6 camera when you need focus on a moving object. This Galaxy S6 camera guide will explain it to you in detail.
10. How to turn off picture review after taking photos in Galaxy S6?
You may find it is annoying to automatically review pictures after taking them. You can follow this Galaxy S6 camera guide to disable or enable picture review. Of course, for Galaxuy S6 or galaxy S6 edge owners, if you want to check photos immediately after they are taken, you can follow this guide to turn on picture review for Galaxy S6 camera (and S6 edge camera). Read on.…
11. How to automatically add location tag to Galaxy S6 photos? And how to remove the location tag?
You can add location tags to photos automatically when taking the photos so that you can recall the location 10 years later. This Galaxy S6 camera guide shows you how to enable location tag for your Galaxy S6 and S6 edge) camera, and how to remove location tag for privacy concerns when sharing the photos. Read on…
12. Galaxy S6 selfie tips
Here are the top 10 tips to take extraordinary selfie shots with Galaxy S6 (and S6 edge).
13. How to set and use HDR for Galaxy S6 camera?
What is HDR? Why HDR is so good in Galaxy S6? How to enable HDR automatically…. This Galaxy S6 camera guide will give you the answer.
14. How to use Galaxy S6 camera burst mode to take photos continuously?
Capturing an important moment ? You should try Galaxy S6 burst mode. But you cannot find burst mode in Galaxy S6 camera modes. This Galaxy S6 camera guide shows you how to use burst mode on Galaxy S6 and S6 edge to take up to 20 pictures in one shot. Read on….
15. Galaxy S6 camera interface
Camera app interface is the staring point for your photos and videos. You need access Galaxy S6 camera interface to adjust Galaxy S6 camera modes, adjust camera settings, apply camera effects, and take photos or record videos. This guide shows you the 4 different ways to access Galaxy S6 camera interface (launch Galaxy S6 camera), how to use the Galaxy S6 camera interface, and gestures you can use for Galaxy S6 camera interface. Read on….
16. How to use and manage Galaxy S6 camera effects?
If you have no time to spend on photo editing, but you want to apply special effects to your photos, Galaxy S6 camera effects are your solution. This Galaxy S6 camera guide will give you details on how to apply Galaxy S6 camera effects, and how to install even more Galaxy S6 effects for Galaxy S6 (and S6 edge). Please note, camera effects are different from Galaxy S6 camera modes.
17. Galaxy S6 camera night mode
If you want to take photos in low-light conditions, you may try to find the night mode in Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge. However, in the pre-installed Galaxy S6 camera modes, you cannot find the night mode. You cannot find the night mode when trying to download and install additional Galaxy S6 camera modes. So, where is the Galaxy S6 camera night mode? and how top use it? This guide will give you the answer.
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Please let us know your questions, comments, feedback in the comment box below. We will try to help you.
For other features of Galaxy S6, please check Galaxy S6 online manual page.
For detailed guides on how to use Samsung Galaxy S6, please check Galaxy S6 how-to guides page.
Lean says
Where’s the link in silencing camera shutter?
simon says
Set the audio mode of the phones to vibrate or mute. This will silence the camera. There is no seperate settings for the shutter sound.
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arthur smith says
how can i transfer pics/videos from my phone to my lap-top and can i transfer same to my t.v.?
simon says
For PC, you can install Smart Switch for PC. The connect the phone to the PC. You can either copy media files individually in Windows explorer. You can also use Smart Switch to backup all or just media files.
For smart TV, it depends on the OS of the TV.
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amanda says
How do you delete photos??
simon says
In Gallery app you can delete any pictures or videos. You can use My Files to delete any files.
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Mr Raymond Richard Brooke says
Please tell me how I delete a selfie in camera mode on Samsung Galaxy 6
simon says
Do you mean delete a photo? You can do this in Gallery app. Tap and hold the photo, then you can see the options. You can also open the photo, then tap anywhere on the photo to get the edit, delete and other options
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Sam says
How can I set the default camera to rear camera? Thanks.
simon says
The default camera is the rear camera. But the camera app may remember it’s last used camera and use it. In this case, you need to clear camera app from the list of recent apps.
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Kaye yun says
Sometimes when I press shutter, the zoom indicator box appears & the shutter won’t engage. How do I stop this box from appearing?
simon says
Even when the zoom level indicator is on, you can still tap shutter button to take photo.
The zoom is usually activated by pinch. Try to use one finger to tap the shutter button.
If you configured volume key to zoom, you may disable it.
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kaye says
When u hold the camera with one hand, any of your finger of the holding hand or the other hand should NOT touch, not even slightly, any part of the display screen. If u do, the zoom box will appear when u press the shutter & the shutter will freeze.
This has nothing to do with a pinch motion or pressing the volume buttons. It is very annoying & embarrassing especially when u are trying to catch a special moment. This will almost always happen when u ask someone to take a picture of you with your phone.
Samsung should consider fixing this problem ASAP.
simon says
Not exactly, as I know. Zoom can be triggered by 1). pinch (the phone need detect relative motion of two fingers) or 2). volume button (if configured).
If you touch the screen, actually Galaxy S6 change focus to the touched area (touch to focus).
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frank says
I just can’t zoom in or zoom out in front camera how to do it? Reply ASAP
simon says
Selfie mode doesn’t support zoom.
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dede says
how do you transfer from s6 edge to computer?
simon says
Install SmartSwitch on the pc, then your pc should recognize s6. You can access all files including photos on the pc.
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Luas says
Hello, I noticed that the phone has a sensor on the rear camera that takes photos when I’m holding the phone with the frontal camera. This happens all the time and it is really annoying, I searched everywhere but haven’t figured out how to disable this feature. Any tips?
simon says
It’s heart rate monitor. Unfortunately, you cannot disable it when using the front camera. Some users find it is very useful because it may be not be convenient to tap the shutter button when taking selfie.
Why not get used to this feature?
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Promise648 says
hi , I know some may like it and find it amazing and comfortable but I find it extremely annoying !!
is there any options to disable the heart monitor completely? it least then I can activate it when when I actually need a “heart monitor” not an annoying button that takes pictures of me without permission !
sorry if I seemed angry or anything ..
simon says
As I know, you cannot disable the heart rater monitor.
To take a photo by holding the sensor, you need meet several conditions: 1. the camera app is on; 2. the camera is switched to front camera and 3). you hold the sensor for a while. It is hard to take photos by accident.
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AimB says
I might have missed something- apologies if I did- but I would like to be able to touch the screen to take a picture. It seems I have to actually touch the camera icon (or volume button). It’s S5 predecessor allowed me the option to touch anywhere on the screen. Is this option available on the S6?
simon says
Tap to take photo is not available in s6 camera app. In s6 camera app, tap is assigned to change focus.
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namiera says
hey there, im namiera
my S6 edge camera have no setting ..i dont know why..therea only mode auto and panorama, so i cant sett like ur explain theres no setting option when i open camera application
.that so weird for me…help me please
thank you so much
simon says
Are you in easy mode? Switch to standard mode in settings – easy mode.
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Hazael says
How can I make the camera settings stay on when pressed ?
simon says
Not sure what exactly you want. You may elaborate.
Most camera settings are persistent. They will not change when you use next time.
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Garry johnson says
Have the same problem the settings button won’t stay on on in camera mode flashes on and off right away
simon says
Clear cache and clear data for the camera app in settings – applications – application manager -all.
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Rene says
#12 Theres no link. Can you please provide a link?
simon says
It’s not released it. We are still trying to finalize it with the latest 5.1 update.
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Mikey Waugh says
Hey there, with the selfie camera whenever I touch the screen it takes a selfie – is there any way to disable this feature?
simon says
As I know, you cannot disable this tap-to-take-selfie feature for front camera. For some owners, it is users. But for others, it can be annoying. But Samsung does not offer the option to disable it in the camera app.
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Robin Hogue says
I was able on my Galaxy S4 to add people tags to photos. Is there a way to do that on the S6? I really miss it.
simon says
The gallery app in S6 does this in a different way.
In gallery app, tap the navigation menu (top left), choose categories (see this guide). People are automatically grouped as Unnamed_1..Unnamed_2….. You can assign a name for individual photo.
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Xue Yi Eyu says
The front camera takes photos and flip it around such that your left has become the right side of the photo. How do I make it such that the picture taken shows up exactly how it was taken?
simon says
Open camera app in S6, switch to front camera, tap Settings icon (gear icon), turn on “save picture as previewed”
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Xue Yi Eyu says
Thank you so much!! was struggling to find a solution for days.
Jay Muhazar says
Seen the video on YouTube that s6 can use smile detection. How do I activate that
simon says
For what?
do you want the camera to wait until it detects you smile?
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Jesus R says
My galaxy s6 edge plus won’t give me the options icon. When I press mode only gives me auto and panorama and that is it -.-
Jesus R says
I am talking about the camera, sorry.
simon says
Do you have the settings icon in the camera app? Are you in easy mode ?
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Jesus R says
Oooooh! -.- I see! Lol. Yes, I was in easy mode. Thanx a lot. =)
Kryssi Dill says
Hi I have had my S6 for a month now. Yesterday I took 5 precious selfies of me and my niece, which appeared in review. I went to show my sister hours later, and now they are blacked out with a camera icon with an exclamation point. Every trick I have looked up involves an SD card which this phone does not have.
Do you know why this happened and more importantly how I can retrieve my pics or are they lost forever?
Thanks so much!
simon says
Do you check there files with My Files app? The files should be under DCIM/camera folder on the phone storage.
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Kryssi Dill says
Yes, shows the same there and when I try to open, using gallery option, just shows the same pic, with photos option black screen with media not found message. This makes me think it may be gone forever. I just wonder how it happened. Like I said, the picture came out great when I snapped it. :-/
simon says
What’s the size of the file? It sound the files are corrupted.
You can try to take a few more pictures to see whether you have the same problems. If the problem cannor be re-produced, it is hard to find out the cause.
Also, remember do NOT use any auto features in Smart Manager. (you should NOT use that app).
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Kryssi Dill says
Size is not listed in detail properties like my other pics do. I actually don’t appear to have Smart Manager (assuning its not the same as smart switch) I am not very tech smart so I don’t open any apps unless I know what they will do. Also I am wondering if I “lost connectivity” when the picture went to save? Maybe it displayed the photo first and then sends to gallery save? That is the only thing I think it could have done since this is clearly not a common problem for newer android phones. Thanks for trying to help me!
simon says
If the problem cannot be re-produced, you probably just forget it.
Gallery is just a file viewer. It has nothing to do with saving photos. Your camera app will save photos. Gallery app can view and edit it. Many other apps also can view and edit it. In camera app, gallery app is loaded to view/check the photo because the app is available on all phones.
The
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Kryssi Dill says
Thanks for trying! 🙂
Trienie Krugel says
I find it very annoying that I have to visit so many sites and have to download modes for the S6 that my S5 had. If I was aware of these I would not have chosen the S6
simon says
All modes can only be downloaded from Galaxy Apps.
The modes are not pre-installed because “majority ” users don’t use them. Also the new Auto mode is good enough for most users in most scenarios.
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Trienie Krugel says
Genaralization! Majority users??? Most users, in most scenarios?? I do not know how Samsung comes to conclusions like these.
simon says
I guess they have some sorta of usage data or survey data.
It is a correct move to make app interface as simple as possible. Remember, not all users are as experienced as you.
If you need these additional modes, you can download and install them. Otherwise, new users may be perplexed by so many options.
Anyway, Android is always about options. If you do not like Samsung phones/customization, you can get many good alternatives.
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Wendy H says
I am not finding any option like on the S5 to “Save as Flipped” for SElfie – does anyone know where it’s hiding. TIA
simon says
Switch to front camera, then check camera settings.
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vanessa says
Every time I try to take a selfie with touching the camera icon it says zoom is not available in this mode. It’s so annoying how can I take a selfie with out having to use the volume key!
simon says
Very likely, you tap somewhere outside of the shutter button. For Galaxy S6 camera, you need tap the shutter button. Of course, you can also use voice, volume button (as you know already) or gesture or even hear rate monitor as well.
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vanessa says
That’s the thing I press outside of the shutter button or pressing it and it doesn’t work.
Trevor Wildman says
I have searched every where for a guide on the galaxy S6 edge camera setup and cannot find one so my question??? I s there such a guide or is one stuck with Auto and landscape or is there a hidden setup page which is eluding me
simon says
First, camera app does not need setup.
What’s exactly the problem you have?
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Ashu says
Picture quality is not good when I click a picture. How to set a better setting of camera for a picture.
simon says
Are you using auto mode? What are the lighting conditions?
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Rosena says
Hi there. Hown can you stop the camera from flipping tell picture?
simon says
after switching to front camera, tap Settings icon, enable/disable save picture as previewed. You can get mirrored or normal picture for front camera.
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Art says
When I connect my Galaxy to my laptop, to view pictures. How to click next.
As I can only see one at the time. The arrows at the bottom are grayed out.
Pls help
Art
simon says
Once your S6 is connected to the laptop, you can view the photos just like using a USB drive. It depends on the software you are using on the laptop.
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arthur smith says
please assist….this may sound simple but how do i take a pic and send it to a nominated email address?? please also i’m not technically minged so please in simple laymen’s terms
simon says
After taking the photo, you can tap Gallery button, then tap share, tap Email or Gmail depending on your email account.
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arthur smith says
thanking you for reply BUT after i view the photo the “gallery” option doesn’t appear????
simon says
Gallery is always available in camera app interface. When to hold phone in portrait, it’s the bottom right one (5 as in https://gadgetguideonline.com/galaxys6/galaxy-s6-camera-guide/galaxy-s6-camera-interface/).
You can always start gallery app, tap that photo, then choose share. If no icons, tap anywhere of the photo.
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Divya says
How can we set the date /time to appear on the clicked pic?
simon says
Do you want to print time stamp on the photos? If yes, you need an app to do it. You can try APD timestamp app or other similar apps.
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Dio says
Can we set the samsung s6 into manually focus when we use the front camera? (Or tap to focus, as iphone do with their front camera)
simon says
focus lock is for rear camera only.
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will says
I switched the camera to the front camera, yet there is not a “Save as Flipped” option in the settings (via gear icon). It seems that my phone came without the option. Any fixes or ideas? Thank you.
simon says
What options do you have after switching to front camera?
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will says
Video size (font), Gesture control, Save pictures as previewed, Video stabilization (greyed), Grid lines, Location tags, Review pictures, Quick launch, Voice control, Volume keys function, Reset settings, Help
simon says
Save pictures as previewed. Toggle it on/off to see the difference.
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will says
I swore that I tried that way back when only to discover that it didn’t work. It works perfectly. Thank you!
Corrina says
How do I turn off burst shots on the s6 edge please??
simon says
You cannot turn off burst mode in Galaxy S6 unfortunately. Samsung simply removed the option in their new camera app.
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MegS says
My apologies if this has been asked (I was able to find), but in my old S4, I could change the settings so that edited photos remained in the same folder as all other pictures taken (with an additional character in the file name). With my S6, I’m not able to figure it out. Every edited pic is automatically saved in a different folder, which creates work for me to go to that folder, select the pics and move them to my camera (if that makes sense?).
simon says
You cannot change this behavior in Galaxy S6. Actually, it depends on the photo editor app you are using. Most photo editor apps save files to its own folder so that it will not mess up your original folder or files.
In S6, the default photo editor app (although you can still access it from Gallery app) uses it is own folder. This change, as I know, is responsive to some feedback/complaints. Some users don’t want to save the edited photos in the original folder.
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Sue Steinhofer says
I keep getting a notification “unable to backup “. I click on it and it says backing up but nothing happens. How do I back up my photos to the cloud and then how do I find them
simon says
For photos, you can backup them to your Google account through Photos app.
Where did you tap?
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brian says
hello, my galaxy s6 does not have a camera app when i check with the applications that my phone runs or has
simon says
Can you find the icon in home screen? Can you use camera quick launch?
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brian says
yes i do but the camera takes blunt photos and i was told to go clear data in application manager but could not trace the camera app
simon says
Did you try to test it with Google camera?
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Galaxyuser says
I have Samsung Galaxy s6 and my camera doesn’t take nice photos. A friend of mine made a comment saying the photos looked fuzzy. I do not have the plastic cover on it. I compared my camera to other phones and even the older phones have better photos. My photos aren’t crisp and colorful, the pictures look like its been taken through a plastic or something. HELP!
simon says
What camera mode are you using? Did you apply any effects?
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Bec says
I am having same prob
boaz says
camera settings closes after pressing the settings buttons
simon says
Just reboot the phone and try again. Do other buttons work?
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Mrids says
How do I use front and back camera simultaneously?
simon says
You can user dual camera mode. Please refer to this guide https://gadgetguideonline.com/galaxys6/samsung-galaxy-s6-camera-modes-guide/
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Guy medlen says
My settings bar doesnt appear on my camera on my s6 so cant change any thing what di i need to do
judy ogasawara says
How do I take a regular video with my Samsung S6. I have video collage and live broadcast but no video.
simon says
Don’t choose any mode. Just tap the record button (next to shutter/camera button) after starting camera app.
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Lesley says
My settings bar for camera is not visable please help as cannot change anything
simon says
Do you have an arrow icon? You can tap it to expand the icons.
If not, very likely, you are in easy mode. Switch to standard mode in settings – easy mode.
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Michelle L Gray says
I can’t find the photo editor on my S6 edge. I want to remove red eye, but I open the picture, tap the screen and the only options at the bottom are auto adjust, share, edit and delete.
simon says
Tap edit to see the options.
You can always us third-party photo editing apps, for example, Snapseed is a good and free one.
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Donna says
Hi. I have a Samsung Galaxy S 6. I wanted to make it shoot in 4:3 ratio for printing. I found the setting to change the video but not the picture size. Does that mean I cant change it. Thanks for your help.
simon says
In the camera preview screen, you can tap the quick settings button for photo size as shown in this guide: https://gadgetguideonline.com/s7/sasmung-galaxy-s7-how-to-guides/how-to-set-galaxy-s7-camera-picture-size-and-video-size-on-galaxy-s7-and-galaxy-s7-edge/
PS. Samsung moved this setting into a quick setting button in Marshmallow. But it was moved back to settings menu in Nougat update. Anyway, this is Samsung….
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Stephanie says
I used to be able to take photos straight away.now this phone is asking g for facial recognition which I don’t want to use.how can I revert phone back to as it was.i can’t take any photos
simon says
Not sure what you are talking about.
Start camera app, can you find the shutter button?
Can you share details on how did you get the screen?
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Jay Rabin says
I have been using Gallery on the S6 for quite a while. When using the camera you could always tap on the Gallery button to the right of the take a picture button in camera to look at your last pictures. That Gallery button only displayed the last pictures and once you put them in a folder they were no longer available there.
How do I get that feature back presently Gallery shows everything including folders? Has Gallery changed there was a time when you could not create a folder in Gallery? How can I simplify the Gallery app so that I just see the latest folders and once I put them in a folder or delete them they are no longer in Gallery?
Thank you,
J
simon says
Gallery app doesn’t store photos. It only displays photos and pictures that reported to the system (a media scanner is working in the background). In previous versions, it defaults to camera folder (i.e., DCIM folder). In the new version, it defaults to all photos. You cannot change this. It has nothing to do with folders.
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Christine says
Recently been having issues Taking selfies. When I touch the shutter button to snap the pic it tells me I cannot zoom in or out in this mode…and I’m not trying to zoom jist trying to snap the pic. What gives?
simon says
It seems the phone detected pinch or spread gesture. Did you try to use voice to take selfie? If the problem persists with voice method, it means you need to check the screen in local Samsung service center.
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susan whitfield says
please how can I retrieve my photos When I go into gallery it says no photos and I have many. PLEASE HELP
susan whitfield says
how can I retrieve my photos Gallery says no photos I have loads .Where have they gone.
simon says
Gallery simply reads all image info and display them. If photos are not shown in the app, it means the photos were not scanned properly.
Did you check files in My Files app?
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Mark says
How do i stop the little round preview window in camera app to stop showing my picture files? When there is no pictures it shows my pictures from my picture files and i don’t want that. Most recent pic ok filed pics not ok
simon says
You cannot disable it. The button actually is a shortcut to gallery app for you to check and edit photos.
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hamid mazuji says
why is my camera taking mirror images where text is unreadable
if the text is mirrored using the camera, will it also be mirrored using the front camera
if i fix the mirror image for the camera, will it also fix the mirror image using the front of the camera
why isn’t getting rid of the mirror image not on this page
why is it set to take mirror images ????
simon says
You can reset the camera settings and try again.
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