How to use Galaxy S7 camera burst mode?

What is Galaxy S7 camera burst mode?

Galaxy S7 camera burst mode (aka  continuous high speed mode) allows you to take quick succession of photos during important moments.

You can later use the photos taken in burst mode to create animations, or select the best one.

In Galaxy S7, the maximum number of photos you can take in burst mode is 100 in one shot.  In Galaxy S6, the maximum number is only 30.

After using Galaxy S7 camera burst mode, the Gallery app in Galaxy S7 can identify one of the best photo for you.

Also, Galaxy S7 camera burst mode works for both front and rear cameras.

How to access Galaxy S7 camera burst mode?

There are no settings for Galaxy S7 camera burst mode in Galaxy S7 or S7 edge.

In other words, burst mode is always enabled in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.

To use or access burst mode in Galaxy S7, you simply press and hold (aka long tap) the camera button in preview screen (aka camera interface, which is detailed in this guide)

The camera will take photos continuously at the maximum speed, and all burst mode photos are saved in the internal storage even if you set SD card as storage location for photos.

You can release your finger from the camera button to stop shooting at any time before the number of photo taken is less than 100.

Or, Galaxy S7 camera burst mode will stop automatically after 100 photos were taken.

How to manage Galaxy S7 camera burst mode photos?

Photos taken with Galaxy S7 camera burst mode can be managed as a group in Gallery app in Galaxy S7 or S7 edge

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If the photos were taken in burst mode, a special icon (marked as 1 as shown below)will be shown in the center of the photo. The number of photos in this burst mode shot is shown below the icon.

For example, as shown below, there are 17 photos included.

Delete all burst mode photos

If you want to delete all of the 17 photos, you can tap anywhere (for example area marked as 2 in the screenshot below) except the burst mode icon.

Then tap Delete as shown below to delete all 17 photos included in this burst mode group.

Identify the best photo in bust mode photos

If you tap the burst mode icon (marked as 1 in the screenshot above), you can then manage individual photos taken in burst mode.

As shown above, there is one photo has a crown icon. This is the photo that Gallery app believes it is probably the best one.

Of course, you can ignore such recommendations.

Edit and manage individual Galaxy S7 camera burst mode photos

You can tap the thumbnails of  individual photos to edit them.

You can also delete individual photos in the burst mode group.

Create animations from Galaxy S7 camera burst mode photos

You can also create a GIF animation from the photos taken in burst mode.

When you are reviewing individual photos of a burst mode group, tap MORE button as shown above.

Then tap Animate as shown above to create a GIF animation from photos among the burst mode group.

As shown below, you can exclude any individual photos from the animation by tapping the “-” icon next to each photo.

You can also adjust the animation speed and aspect ratio of the GIF.

You can tap the play button to preview the animation.

Once you are happy with the animation, tap SAVE button as shown below to save the animation.

Why I cannot use Galaxy S7 camera burst mode?

Galaxy S7 camera burst mode works on both front and rear cameras.

But sometimes, you may find the bust mode is not working when you hold the shutter button.

The most common causes of non-working Galaxy S7 camera burst mode include:

  • The light condition is not good. Galaxy S7 camera burst mode will not work when night mode is detected.
  • You in some special Galaxy S7 camera modes, e.g,. selective focus mode, dual camera mode. If this is the case, you can switch back to Auto mode or Pro mode.

Can I disable Galaxy S7 camera burst mode?

Some owners of Galaxy S7 and S7 edge may find that they may launch burst mode accidentally.

But unfortunately, there are no options for you to disable burst mode in Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge.

If you really hate it, you may have to try third-party camera apps.

Can you use Galaxy S7 camera burst mode now? Do you know how to manage burst mode photos in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?

If you have any questions or encounter any problems to use Galaxy S7 camera burst mode, or to manage burst mode photos in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, please let us know your questions or problems in the comment box below.

The community will try to help you.

You can get the official Samsung Galaxy S7 user manual (user guide) in your local language here, and Galaxy S7 edge user manual (user guide) in your local language here.

For other guides on using Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, please check Galaxy S7 online manual page.

For detailed Galaxy S7 how-to guides, please check Galaxy S7 how-to guides page.

For more Galaxy S7 camera guides, please check Galaxy S7 camera guide page.

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  • burst mode sucks, I lost a one in a life time event because of stupid burst mode ,get it off my phone

    • Photos taken in burst mode are always saved to internal storage because burst mode requires fast write speed. You can move them to the SD card after they were taken.

  • Is there a way you can share via text whatsapp or email all of the bursts shots? Instead of sending therm 1 by 1. I have 3 of them that have at least 100 in them each.

    • No, burst shot photos can be recognized as "one" shot only by Gallery app. When you share them, it will be treated as individual photos.

  • Does anyone knows a good app in windows to manage the pictures taken with burst mode similar to the gallery app? I dont really like edit and check the pictures in my cel phone.
    Thank you.

    • Pictures taken in burst mode are just individual photos on the pc. They are indifferent from other photos. They are grouped only in the phone.

  • How can you share the animated gif to instagram as a gif and not a single image? Nothing I've tried seems to work.

    • Gallery should include all photos in the phone. The physical location is in the DCIM folder in the internal storage. If you have SD card, other photos are in DCIM folder in SD card. In this case, burst mode photos are in different locations.

      Anyway photos taken in burst mode are always saved in internal (phone) storage.

  • Is there aan way to use the burster andere the timer? I mean ik want to use the burster button after 10sec.

  • On the Samsung Photos app I tried to make an animation from a burst file, but accidentally clicked "keep only this photo" and it deleted all the other bursts but that one. Can I get the other bursts back? Where can I find them? Thank you!