Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge have the best camera you can find in smartphones in 2016 according to DxOMark. Period.
Although using Galaxy S7 camera is not complicated for most Galaxy S7 owners, some owners who do not use smartphone camera frequently may get confused on the camera features offered in Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.
To help all owners of Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge use the camera effectively, a series of Galaxy S7 camera guides are prepared.
This is a live page. New Samsung Galaxy S7 camera guides will be released once they are tested.
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Here is the list of Samsung Galaxy S7 camera guides
How to launch Galaxy S7 camera app? How to use Galaxy S7 camera quick launch?
You can launch Galaxy S7 camera app in several different ways. This Galaxy S7 camera guide shows you the following 5 methods: use Galaxy S7 camera quick launch; launch Galaxy S7 camera app from Galaxy S7 lock screen; launch Galaxy S7 camera app from Galaxy S7 Home screen; launch Galaxy S7 camera app from Galaxy S7 Apps screen and launch Galaxy S7 camera app from other apps. This Galaxy S7 camera guide also shows you hot to enable or disable Galaxy S7 camera quick launch. Read on.…
Use Galaxy S7 camera preview screen
This Galaxy S7 camera guide explains the functions of all buttons and icons in Galaxy S7 camera preview screen (Galaxy S7 camera app interface), and touch screen gestures that can be used in Galaxy S7 camera preview screen. Read on…
Samsung Galaxy S7 camera settings
If the default settings for Galaxy S7 camera are not sufficient for you, you can change and tweak some Galaxy S7 camera settings on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. This Galaxy S7 camera guide gives you detailed explanations of all entries of Samsung Galaxy S7 camera settings for both rear (main) camera and front-facing camera. Read on.….
How to set Galaxy S7 camera picture size and video size on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
Do you know how to decide what are the “good enough” Galaxy S7 camera picture size and video size for your needs? Do you know how to set Galaxy S7 camera picture size and video size on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge? Do you know when to use 16:9 or 4:3 or 1:1? This Galaxy S7 camera guide will give you the answers. Read on.…
5 different shooting methods to take selfie on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
You can use 5 different shooting methods to take selfie with the front camera in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. This Galaxy S7 camera guide shows you how to enable and use shutter button, voice control, gesture control, heart rate sensor and tap to take, to take selfie in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Read on…
Galaxy S7 camera modes guide
Galaxy S7 Auto mode is awesome. Most owners can just use this mode for most occasions. But sometimes you may find the Auto mode can not meet your requirements. You need try other Galaxy S7 camera modes to get desired photos. This Galaxy S7 camera guide shows you how to set and use Galaxy S7 camera modes. Read on….
How to add Galaxy S7 camera mode shortcut to home screen?
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have a new feature for your camera modes. You can add a shortcut of individual Galaxy S7 camera modes to Home screen. You can use the Galaxy S7 camera mode shortcuts to launch camera app in the specific camera mode. This Galaxy S7 camera guide shows you how to add Galaxy S7 camera mode shortcut to home screen, and how to use these camera mode shortcuts to launch camera in desired mode quickly. Read on….
How to download and install additional Galaxy S7 camera modes?
In addition to the 15 pre-installed camera modes on your Galaxy S7 or S7 edge, you can install 6 additional Galaxy S7 camera modes to take photos for some special scenarios. This Galaxy S7 camera guide shows you how to download, install and use additional camera modes on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Read on….
How to manage and uninstall Galaxy S7 camera modes?
In addition to the 10+ pre-installed Galaxy S7 camera modes, you can also download and install some additional Galaxy S7 camera modes for your S7 or S7 edge. When you have many camera modes for Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge, you may want to know how to manage Galaxy S7 camera modes. This Galaxy S7 camera guide show you how to relocate Galaxy S7 camera mode icons, and how to uninstall Galaxy S7 camera modes. Read on…
How to use volume key to take photos, recording videos or zoom in Galaxy S7 camera app?
In Galaxy S7 camera app, you can use volume keys to take photos, record videos or to zoom in/out. This Galaxy S7 camera guide shows you how to configure these volume key functions. Read on….
How to silence Galaxy S7 camera shutter sound?
How to use picture review after taking photos in Galaxy S7?
You can review photos before saving them to Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. You will then be assured you get the the right photo for the important moment. This Galaxy S7 camera guide shows you how to enable/disable this feature in Galaxy S7 camera app settings or in Galaxy S7 settings. Read on...
How to use Galaxy S7 camera burst mode?
This Galaxy S7 camera guide explains to you what is burst mode, whether you can disable Galaxy S7 camera burst mode, how to access burst mode, and how to manage photos taken in burst mode, and how to create animations from burst mode photos in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Read on…
How to avoid mirrored photos in Galaxy S7 selfie (front camera)?
You can change front camera settings in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to prevent the camera saving selfies as mirrored photos (flipped photos). You can also flip the mirrored photos easily in Gallery app in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Read on……
How to use Galaxy S7 camera voice control?
Learn how to use your voice to control the camera in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. This Galaxy S7 camera guide explains what’s Galaxy S7 camera voice control, how to enable and use it, and how to troubleshoot camera voice control issues. Read on….
How to use flash for Galaxy S7 front camera?
In addition to the LED flash for the main (rear) camera, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge allow you to use screen as flash for front camera. This Galaxy S7 camera guide explains a new front camera feature in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge: use screen as flash when taking selfies. Read on…
Set and use camera timer in Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
You can use Galaxy S7 camera timer to take photos after a delay. This Galaxy S7 camera guide shows you how to set and use camera timer for front and rear cameras in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Read on…
Galaxy S7 camera effects guide
How to use Galaxy S7 camera night mode?
How to use tracking AF in Galaxy S7 camera?
How to use HDR for Galaxy S7 camera?
How to use Galaxy S7 camera Pro mode?
How to use Galaxy S7 camera live broadcast?
How to use Galaxy S7 camera video collage?
How to use Galaxy S7 camera Hyperlapse?
How to use Galaxy S7 camera selective focus?
- more to come
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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.
Horst Diedrichs says
How can I deinstall or deactivate the sticker function (or sticker bottom)
that was installed with the latest update”
simon says
You cannot remove them. It’s part of the updated camera app.
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Horst Diedrichs says
Can I remove the bottom that shows up in the camera modus? It does show in the Auto-Modus, not in the pro-modus.
I think this is a silly playing option, not really for a good camera.
simon says
What are you referring to? In Pro mode, there is actually one more row for Pro mode settings, in addition to the normal buttons.
If you are referring to the row with Settings icon, you cannot remove them. Otherwise, how can you access camera settings?
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Miguel says
How do you change/add options to the camera quick settings side bar on the S7? I only have three and most pictures/videos I’ve seen online people have like 5 options and I still can see a small arrow indicating they have even more options.
simon says
It depends on camera modes. In Android Nougat update for S7, the arrow button was removed.
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Farhad says
I feel my s7 edge HDR shooting doesn’t work properly!
simon says
You can take a few photos in auto mode with HDR on, off and auto to see whether they are different.
Also a few camera modes don’t support HDR.
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Andy says
Has anyone else noticed that accessing the camera by clicking on the camera app pulls up the camera with a different set of options and layout than when you access the camera by pressing on the Camera options while inside the My Gallery app. Im not sure why this happens. It wasnt the case with my s6. Any ideas?
simon says
What are the differences? You can share the screenshots in our Facebook page so that others can know what you are talking about.
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Sofia Santiago says
Thanks for this! Couple questions: (1) How do I record video (for Udemy) at 30FPS with a Galaxy 7S?, (2) In layman easy terms, what is HDR and how do I want it for recording udemy video courses? Thanks again!
simon says
By default, it is 30FPS, unless you choose FHD (60FPS).
HDR is similar to overlapping two or more shots (one exposure suitable for bright part; the other for dark part). In preview screen, set HDR as on or Auto, then tap record button to use HDR automatically. Some video sizes do not support HDR, for example, UHD,QHD or FHD 60FPS.
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Nalini says
How do I make my camera full screen in the S7 edge
simon says
if you change aspect ratio of the photo to 16:9, it will be in full screen. More details can be found in How to set Galaxy S7 camera picture size and video size on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge page.
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Bharath says
Am getting blurred image when i take a slow moving objects using S7 Edge. How to get a sharper image?
i installed sport mode and tried it, still same.
simon says
You should use pro mode.
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Meddy Bates says
Is there a way to control Frame rate for videos on Galaxy S7 edge…
simon says
Not directly. You can choose slow motion.
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David Hollis says
I have a new Galaxy S7. I am having trouble connecting to my work wifi. There are two work wifi networks that I am trying to connect to – one is secured and one is unsecured, but my phone will not connect to either. Error message might be “unable to obtain ip address”. Sometimes it does not give an error message, but just keeps trying to connect. The phone will connect to a couple of free wifi networks in my nearby town. Because I can connect to other wifi networks does it sound like the problem is with my phone (ie hardware fault, or maybe need to do a factory reset) or is it just that it needs to be setup properly for my work wifi?
I have updated the firmware to the latest version although I was having this problem both before updating and after updating. A helpdesk person said to do a factory reset on the phone, but I don’t know if this will help as I was having this problem when the phone was new and before I updated the firmware. Also because the phone will connect to some wifi networks I am wondering if it is just a matter of sorting out specific settings for the work wifi. Any help would be appreciated as I do not know what to do about this as besides the problem with the work wifi the phone runs perfectly.
simon says
it also depends on WiFi router settings. can you colleagues connect to the WiFi without special settings/registration?
You may check with your IT dept on some special requirements for connecting to the network. Some may require registered mac address, some may require special authentication.
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Betty says
when I take a picture in Selfie mode the thumbnail sketch looks fine but the enlarged picture appears in the negative or something like that. How can I correct this?
simon says
You can turn on/off flipping the picture in camera settings. Start camera, switch to front camera, tap settings icon, turn on/off save as previewed.
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Crystal Benes says
Hey does anyone have the S7 that also had the S5? Anyone know how to edit videos good, or get the s5 camera features on the s7?
I run a business from my phone and primarily used the x2 speed for recording videos. The S7 slowest fast speed is x4. Its far to fast for what I need it for and its ticking me off. I’ve had the phone for a month and been researching video editing apps and ways to make this work for me. I havent found anything yet that works.. I’d love help.
simon says
The stock camera app depends on devices. You can not get all features on s5 in S7.
What exactly do you want to achieve on S7?
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Dennis Cox says
How to use the rear cam selfie. I can move and resize the target box but nothing appears in the box. It worked once so I know I like it but can’t figure out how to duplicate that initial success. Camera doesn’t beep as onscreen prompt indicates.
simon says
Rear cam selfie works when a face is detected in the box. It seems your face is not detected somehow. The problem is that you cannot check it easily. You can test it with someone else.
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Tanya says
Photo sizes are confusing. I don’t know how to set them to get good clear pics for sharing online. They are fuzzy on CBS but beautiful in my gallery. Help. I got this phone because of the camera.
simon says
the online sharing service provider always compress and scale down your photos. it is beyond your control.
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Mike says
My galaxy S4 had a great animated pictur mode. I can’t seam to get my new S7 to work quite the same. Could you add a guide for the animated gif function
simon says
Animated GIF mode is not pre-installed in Galaxy S7. You can download and install it from camera app –Modes –Download.
You may follow this guide on how to download and install additional camera modes.
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Mike says
I did install the animated gif app. However it dose not operate the way the S4 did. All i get is a series of photes switched together in a crude gif. The S4 gave you a still picture with elements in motion. Such as a water Fountain moving in a still picture
simon says
Yes, the animated gif is a step back from the ordinal feature. In S4, you can also take pictures for longer time, then select what you want.
But anyway, it is gone.
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Gretchen says
Thanks so much!
Gretchen says
Thank you for your response. What I mean is when I take a picture, there is a black band on either side of the picture rather than filing the full screen. My husband had an s6 Edge plus and his photos fill the screen from edge to edge.
simon says
The default aspect ratio is 4:3 in Galaxy S7, and the screen is 16:9. SO, the photo will not fill the screen fully in preview screen. You can tap the “4:3 12M” button (opposite to the shutter button) to change to “16:9 9.1M”. Actually, we already released a guide for setting photo size (and aspect ratio). Please check it here.
Galaxy S6 (including S6 edge, and S6 edge+) camera has a default aspect ratio of 16:9 and therefore you will see the picture occupies the full screen.
The default aspect ratio is linked to the maximum pixels the camera sensor can offer. For S7, if you change the ratio to 16:9, the number of maximum pixels will be 9.1M, not 12M. This is the side effect…
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Gretchen Swope says
I would like to know if there is a way to get full screen photos on the s7 like you can on the s6 Edge Plus.
simon says
What do you mean “full screen” photos? You can always change the aspect ratio of photos. 16:9 photos should fill scree fully.
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