• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Galaxy S8 Guides

A Community for owners of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+

  • Home
    • About
    • Contact Us
  • New features
    • How to use the new features in Android Pie update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • How to disable Bixby button in Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+?
      • How to remove Bixby Home page in Galaxy S8 and S8+ home screen?
    • How to use Secure Folder on Galaxy S8, S9, S10, and S20?
    • How to customize Galaxy S8 navigation buttons and navigation bar?
      • How to show and hide Galaxy S8 navigation bar?
    • How to set up and use Galaxy S8 iris scanner to unlock Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • Top 10 new features of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+
      • Top 10 new features of Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+
      • Top 8 missing features of Galaxy S8 and S8+ that may annoy you
      • Samsung Galaxy S8 specs and Galaxy S8+ specs
    • How to use Galaxy S8 apps screen, and how to hide and show apps screen button in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • How to use Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • How to use context menu in Galaxy S8 Home screen?
  • How-to guides
    • How to use the new features in Android Pie update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • Galaxy S8 Android Oreo update guides
      • Top 10 new features of Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+
      • New status icons in Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+
      • Use notification dots/notification number badge in Galaxy S8 Android Oreo update
      • How to use app shortcuts in Galaxy S8 Home screen in Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to Install Galaxy S8 Android Oreo Update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • Meaning of Galaxy S8 status icons and notification icons in Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+
      • How to use and customize Galaxy S8 lock screen?
      • Hot to use Galaxy S8 always-on display (AOD) in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to set up and use Galaxy S8 iris scanner to unlock Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • Charge Galaxy S8 battery
      • How to fix Galaxy S8 moisture problem?
      • How to power on, power off and reboot Galaxy S8 and S8+ even when phone hangs?
      • How to wipe Galaxy S8 cache partition?
      • How to use Galaxy S8 safe mode?
      • How to enter Galaxy S8 recovery mode in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • Galaxy S8 SIM card guide
      • How to use two SIM cards in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • Two ways to block spammers and unwanted callers in Galaxy S8 and S8+ without using any apps?
      • Use micro SD card in Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
      • How to move apps to SD card in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • Migrate to Galaxy S8: how to transfer data from old device to Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to take screenshot on Galaxy S8 and S8+ without using any apps?
      • Galaxy S8 touchscreen gestures
      • Package contents in Galaxy S8 box
      • How to customize Galaxy S8 navigation buttons and navigation bar?
      • How to show and hide Galaxy S8 navigation bar?
    • How to use Galaxy S8 Settings to customize Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to use device maintenance in Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+?
      • How to use Galaxy S8 quick settings in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to use Secure Folder on Galaxy S8, S9, S10, and S20?
      • How to use Galaxy S8 screen zoom ?
      • How to move Galaxy S8 brightness control bar to notification panel?
      • How to set screen resolution in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • How to use and customize Galaxy S8 Home screen?
      • How to use Galaxy S8 themes to customize Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to use context menu in Galaxy S8 Home screen?
      • How to create, use and manage app folders in Galaxy S8 Home screen?
      • How to remove Bixby Home page in Galaxy S8 and S8+ home screen?
      • How to disable Bixby button in Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+?
      • How to access and use Galaxy S8 Home screen edit mode?
      • Galaxy S8 layout and Galaxy S8+ layout
    • Galaxy S8 apps screen guide
      • How to use Galaxy S8 apps screen, and how to hide and show apps screen button in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to hide apps screen in Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+?
  • Accessories
    • Everything about Galaxy S8 Alcantara Cover
    • Galaxy S8 LED wallet cover guide
    • Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover guide
    • Package contents in Galaxy S8 box
  • Camera guides
    • How to use Galaxy S8 camera app?
    • How to use Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • How to use Galaxy S8 camera quick launch?
    • Galaxy S8 camera settings
    • How to use Galaxy S8 camera modes?
    • Galaxy S8 camera effects and camera decorations (stamps and stickers): access, download and manage them
    • How to use Galaxy S8 camera timer in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
  • User manuals
  • Home
    • About
    • Contact Us
  • New features
    • How to use the new features in Android Pie update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • How to disable Bixby button in Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+?
      • How to remove Bixby Home page in Galaxy S8 and S8+ home screen?
    • How to use Secure Folder on Galaxy S8, S9, S10, and S20?
    • How to customize Galaxy S8 navigation buttons and navigation bar?
      • How to show and hide Galaxy S8 navigation bar?
    • How to set up and use Galaxy S8 iris scanner to unlock Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • Top 10 new features of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+
      • Top 10 new features of Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+
      • Top 8 missing features of Galaxy S8 and S8+ that may annoy you
      • Samsung Galaxy S8 specs and Galaxy S8+ specs
    • How to use Galaxy S8 apps screen, and how to hide and show apps screen button in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • How to use Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • How to use context menu in Galaxy S8 Home screen?
  • How-to guides
    • How to use the new features in Android Pie update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • Galaxy S8 Android Oreo update guides
      • Top 10 new features of Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+
      • New status icons in Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+
      • Use notification dots/notification number badge in Galaxy S8 Android Oreo update
      • How to use app shortcuts in Galaxy S8 Home screen in Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to Install Galaxy S8 Android Oreo Update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • Meaning of Galaxy S8 status icons and notification icons in Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+
      • How to use and customize Galaxy S8 lock screen?
      • Hot to use Galaxy S8 always-on display (AOD) in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to set up and use Galaxy S8 iris scanner to unlock Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • Charge Galaxy S8 battery
      • How to fix Galaxy S8 moisture problem?
      • How to power on, power off and reboot Galaxy S8 and S8+ even when phone hangs?
      • How to wipe Galaxy S8 cache partition?
      • How to use Galaxy S8 safe mode?
      • How to enter Galaxy S8 recovery mode in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • Galaxy S8 SIM card guide
      • How to use two SIM cards in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • Two ways to block spammers and unwanted callers in Galaxy S8 and S8+ without using any apps?
      • Use micro SD card in Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
      • How to move apps to SD card in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • Migrate to Galaxy S8: how to transfer data from old device to Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to take screenshot on Galaxy S8 and S8+ without using any apps?
      • Galaxy S8 touchscreen gestures
      • Package contents in Galaxy S8 box
      • How to customize Galaxy S8 navigation buttons and navigation bar?
      • How to show and hide Galaxy S8 navigation bar?
    • How to use Galaxy S8 Settings to customize Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to use device maintenance in Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+?
      • How to use Galaxy S8 quick settings in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to use Secure Folder on Galaxy S8, S9, S10, and S20?
      • How to use Galaxy S8 screen zoom ?
      • How to move Galaxy S8 brightness control bar to notification panel?
      • How to set screen resolution in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • How to use and customize Galaxy S8 Home screen?
      • How to use Galaxy S8 themes to customize Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to use context menu in Galaxy S8 Home screen?
      • How to create, use and manage app folders in Galaxy S8 Home screen?
      • How to remove Bixby Home page in Galaxy S8 and S8+ home screen?
      • How to disable Bixby button in Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+?
      • How to access and use Galaxy S8 Home screen edit mode?
      • Galaxy S8 layout and Galaxy S8+ layout
    • Galaxy S8 apps screen guide
      • How to use Galaxy S8 apps screen, and how to hide and show apps screen button in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
      • How to hide apps screen in Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+?
  • Accessories
    • Everything about Galaxy S8 Alcantara Cover
    • Galaxy S8 LED wallet cover guide
    • Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover guide
    • Package contents in Galaxy S8 box
  • Camera guides
    • How to use Galaxy S8 camera app?
    • How to use Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
    • How to use Galaxy S8 camera quick launch?
    • Galaxy S8 camera settings
    • How to use Galaxy S8 camera modes?
    • Galaxy S8 camera effects and camera decorations (stamps and stickers): access, download and manage them
    • How to use Galaxy S8 camera timer in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
  • User manuals
You are here: Home / Galaxy S8 camera guides / How to use Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+?

How to use Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+?

Last updated on: May 18, 2017 Ā· First published on: April 30, 2017 Leave a Comment

Galaxy S8 floating camera button was introduced in Galaxy S8 and S8+ when it is not convenient for your fingers to tap the camera (shutter) button.

The floating camera button offers an alternative location on the screen for you to tap to take photos.

This Galaxy S8 camera guide shows you how to enable theĀ floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, and how to move it around in the screen to relocate theĀ Galaxy S8 floating camera button.

Table of Contents hide
1) What is the Galaxy S8 floating camera button? and why you may need it?
2) How to enable Galaxy S8 floating camera button?
3) How to relocate or move Galaxy S8 floating camera button?
4) What are the limitations of Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
5) Can you use Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+ now?
6) Don’t forget to subscribe to our free newsletter!

What is theĀ Galaxy S8 floating camera button? and why you may need it?

Occasionally, you may find it is not convenient to reach the camera shutter button to take a photo.

You may want a hardware button or relocate the camera button to other locations in the screen.

Galaxy S8 or S8+, like other smartphones, does not offer a hardware camera button. The hardware button below volume key is for Samsung Bixby, not for camera.

But Samsung Ā did offer a newĀ floating camera button, which can be placed anywhere inĀ Galaxy S8 camera app interface, to help you in this situation.

TheĀ Galaxy S8 floating camera button is just a duplicate of the camera button with identical size and color as the camera shutter button.

You may want toĀ use Galaxy S8 floating camera button when your fingers have someĀ difficulties to reach the camera button.

How to enableĀ Galaxy S8 floating camera button?

By default,Ā Galaxy S8 floating camera button is NOT enabled in any Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+.

You need to enable it if you want to use theĀ floating camera button in Galaxy S8 or S8+.

To enableĀ Galaxy S8 floating camera button, you can tap settings icon in Galaxy S8 camera preview screen as shown below to access Galaxy S8 camera settings.

As explained in this guide, there are 3 pages in Galaxy S8 camera app interface (from left to right): camera modes, camera (aka preview screen), and camera effects.

You have to navigate to the preview screen Ā (camera page), which is the default page whenever you start the camera app in Galaxy S8 or S8+.

use Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+

use Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+ use Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+\

As shown above, in Galaxy S8 camera settings page, you can find the Floating camera button option:

Add an extra Camera button that can move anywhere on the screen in Auto and Selfie mode.

You can tap the switch to toggle on this Ā feature as shown above.

Of course, you can also disable Galaxy S8 floating camera button here.

Once the floating button is enabled, you can find the duplicated camera button as shown below.

You can now take photos by tapping either of the two camera buttons.

use Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+

How to relocate or move Galaxy S8 floating camera button?

The GalaxyĀ S8 floating camera button can be relocated to anywhere in the whole screen.

To move the floating button, you can just tap and hold (aka long tap) the floating button, then drag it to a new location.

Once it is in the desired location, you can release your finger from the screen to put the floating camera button there as shown below.

use Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+

What are the limitations ofĀ Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+?

You can move the Galaxy S8 floating camera button anywhere in the screen.

You can even put it over other setting buttons.

But there are a few Ā limitations of using theĀ Galaxy S8 floating camera button in S8 and S8+, including:

  • The floating button is only available in Auto mode or selfie mode. Ā In other Galaxy S8 camera modes, this floating camera button is NOT available.
  • The floating button does not work with burst shot (burst mode) even in Auto or Selfie camera mode. You have to use the real camera shutter button to take burst shots.

Can you use Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+Ā now?

If you have any questionsĀ or encounter any problems on Galaxy S8 floating camera button in Galaxy S8 and S8+,Ā please let us know them in the comment box below.

The community will help you find the answer or solution.

You may also check our Galaxy S8 guides:

  • Galaxy S8 new features guideĀ covers all new and unique features of Galaxy S8 and S8+.
  • Galaxy S8 how-to guidesĀ give you detailed step-by-step guides on using most features of Galaxy S8 and S8+.
  • Galaxy S8 user manualsĀ lets you download official Samsung Galaxy S8 user manuals in your won language.
  • Galaxy S8 camera guides coveredĀ everythingĀ related to Galaxy S8 camera is covered in Galaxy S8 camera guides section.
  • Galaxy S8 accessories guides help you find the perfect accessories for Galaxy S8 and S8+.

In addition to post your thought or questions in the comment box below, you can also reach us in Facebook page.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our free newsletter!

Subscribe to our freeĀ Galaxy S8 tips, tricks and guides newsletter to get the most for your Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+!

Filed Under: Galaxy S8 camera guides Tagged With: Galaxy S8 buttons, Galaxy S8 camera, Galaxy S8 camera app gestures, Galaxy S8 camera button, Galaxy S8 camera effects, Galaxy S8 camera modes, Galaxy S8 camera settings, Galaxy S8 camera shutter button, Galaxy S8 floating camera button

Reader Interactions

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

Primary Sidebar

Follow Us

  • YouTube
  • Facebook

RSS Galaxy S23 Guides

  • How to enable, disable, and use developer options on Galaxy S23?
  • How to customize ringtones on Galaxy S23, S22, and S21?
  • Wireless Charger Guide for Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20
  • How to Secure Galaxy S23?
  • Galaxy S23 Navigation Buttons and Navigation Bar: A Concise Guide
  • Galaxy S23 Screen Protector: The Definite Guide
  • Galaxy S23 vs. S23+ vs. S23 Ultra: what are the differences, and what are common?
  • How to use Camera Assistant on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20?
  • How to use Battery Widget on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20?
  • Galaxy S23 Camera Settings Explained

RSS Galaxy S22 Guides

  • How to touch and hold to customize Lock Screen on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 with the Android 13 update?
  • How to use Maintenance Mode on Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20 with Android 13 (One UI 5)?
  • How to extract text from photos and images on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20?
  • A complete list of the new features of One UI 5.1 update for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20
  • How to use multiwindow on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20?
  • How to Use the Help Icon and Histogram for Pro Camera Mode in Android 13 (One UI 5) Update for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20?
  • How to customize the call background on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 with the Android 13 update (One UI 5)?
  • How to Automatically Add and Customize Watermarks on Photos on Galaxy S22, S21, or S20 with the Android 13 update (One UI 5)?
  • The Definite Guide to Stack Widgets in One UI 5 on Galaxy S22, S21, and S20
  • Top 13 new features in One UI 5 update (Android 13 update) for Galaxy S22, S21, and S20

RSS Samsung Galaxy S21 Guides

  • Top 12 new features in Android 12 update for Galaxy S21, S20 and S10
  • Android 12 update vs One UI 4.0 vs One UI 4.1: update Galaxy S21, S20 and S10 to Android 12
  • How to set and resize photo size on Samsung Galaxy S21, S20, S10, and S9 without using any third-party apps?
  • How to Customize Galaxy S21 Home Screen?
  • Master Galaxy S21 Lock Screen Settings

RSS Galaxy S20 Guides

  • How to Use Enhanced Processing on Galaxy S20 with Android 11 update?
  • How to access, use, and customise widgets on Galaxy S20 lock screen and AOD screen with Android 11 update for Galaxy S20?
  • How to update Galaxy S20 to Android 11?
  • How to use Galaxy S20 lockdown mode?
  • Top 11 new features in Galaxy S20 Android 11 update
  • How to use Galaxy S20 recovery mode?

RSS Galaxy S10 Guides

  • End of security update for Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e
  • Top 10 new features in Android 10 update for Galaxy S10
  • Top 5 new features added in Galaxy S10 September Update
  • How to move apps to the micro SD card to free phone storage on Galaxy S10 ?
  • Galaxy S10 wireless charging guide

RSS Galaxy S9 Guides

  • How to use the updated camera app in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus?
  • How to use the floating keyboard on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update?
  • How to use the lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update?
  • Official user manuals for Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus with Android Pie update
  • Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guides
  • Samsung DeX Station vs Samsung DeX Pad vs Samsung DeX cable

RSS Galaxy S7 Guides

  • How to clear number badge in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge with Android Nougat update?
  • How to change screen resolution of Galaxy S7 and S7 after Android Nougat update?
  • 5 different shooting methods to take selfie on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
  • How to use People edge in edge screen of Galaxy S7 edge (and Galaxy Note 7, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+)

RSS Google Home guides

  • How to Factory Data Reset Nest Audio?
  • How to create and use Google Home speaker pair (stereo pairing)?
  • Layout of Google Nest Mini (Google Home Mini 2nd Gen)
  • How to connect Google Home to a Bluetooth speaker?
  • Meaning of Google Home Mini LED lights and Google Home Max LED lights
  • How to reset Google Home Mini?
  • 3 methods to change Google Home volume and how to silence Google Home
  • What is Google Home?
  • Contact Us
  • About Google Home Guides

RSS Android Guides

  • Android 13 Guides
  • Top 10 New Features of Android 13
  • Extra Dim in Android 12: The Definite Guide
  • How to update to Android 12?
  • How to quickly snooze notifications in Android 12?

RSS Chromecast Guides

  • How to use Chromecast to stream music to dumb speakers (as Chromecast Audio does)?
  • How to use VLC media player on PC to stream music and video to Chromecast and Chromecast Audio?
  • How to use Chromecast Ultra to stream 4K contents?
  • Chromecast Preview Program: Everything you need to know

RSS Drive In Singapore

  • Singapore ERP (Electronic Road Pricing): 6 Facts You Need to Know
  • Car Insurance in Singapore Explained
  • Top 5 rules of driving in Singapore safely and legally during COVID-19 Circuit Breaker period
  • Understand COE Price by 10 Simple Questions
  • How to convert a foreign driving license to a Singapore driving license?
  • How to get a Touch ā€˜n Go card as a Singapore driver?
  • What is covered in the car warranty in Singapore? What is not?
  • What is the Singapore Road Speed Limit?
  • How to register, collect and use Malaysia Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)?
  • Why are cars in Singapore so expensive?

RSS Galaxy Note Tips & Tricks

  • Top 11 disappointments of Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • How to use the Dynamic Lock screen on Galaxy Note 10?
  • Galaxy Note 10 LED View Cover Guide and Review
  • Install S Note app and Extension pack on Galaxy Note 10
  • How to Use Galaxy Note 10 Camera App?

RSS Headphone Guides

  • AirPods Pro 2 New features explained
  • What is Samsung Seamless Codec? 4 things you should know about this new codec
  • How to use widgets to check battery levels and control Galaxy Buds 2, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, and Galaxy Buds?
  • AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro: which one should you choose?
  • AirPods 3 vs AirPods 2: Top 8 improvements and new features of AirPods 3
  • How to Use and Adjust Force Sensor on AirPods Pro like a Pro?
  • Galaxy Buds 2 vs Galaxy Buds Pro: the Top 8 Pros and Cons
  • 4 ways to check Galaxy Buds Live battery level
  • How to manage Galaxy Buds Live in Galaxy Wearable App?
  • How to use touch control on Galaxy Buds Live?

© 2015–2023 Ā· GadgetGuideOnline.com is an online community for Gadget Owners! Ā· Hosted by PTRHosting Ā· Powered by Genesis framework for WordPress
Samsung Galaxy S8 guide, user manuals and tutorials for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus! Everything about how to use Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+.
Disclaimer: Samsung, Galaxy, Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S8+ are trademarks of Samsung. Android is a trademark of Google. This website is NOT affiliated with Samsung or Google in any way. All the information provided on this website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis and you agree that you use such information entirely at your own risk.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok