Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: 4 Alternative Ways to Easily and Conveniently Take a Selfie-Shot Photo in Camera App in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

The most common way to take a selfie-shot photo is by tapping the on-screen camera icon. However, this way may not suitable in some conditions and cause more shake resulting blurriness in the photo. Fortunately, there are some alternative ways available in the Camera app in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge that can be used to help you easily and conveniently take a photo of yourself and get a better result.


4 alternative ways to easily and conveniently take a selfie-shot photo
There are 4 alternative ways that will make taking a self-portrait photo becomes easier and more convenient according to the situation and your need:

#1: Use the tap to take a photo feature
Since this feature is enabled by default, you don't need to enable any option to use it. You just need to tap anywhere on the preview screen to easily take a photo of yourself.

#2: Use the heart rate sensor
This feature is also enabled by default, so you can use it directly without you have to enable any option. You just need to place and hold your finger on the heart rate sensor on the back on your phone. When your phone detects your face, release your finger from the sensor to automatically take a photo of yourself.

#3: Use the gesture control feature
Show your palm to the front camera lens, if your phone detects your palm, your phone will automatically take a photo of yourself after two seconds. To use this feature, you have to turn on the gesture control feature in the Camera app by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.
   
   
3. Tap to view the detailed settings menu for the Camera app.
   
   
4. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to Gesture control to the right to enable this option. The switch turns green when it's enabled.
   
   
5. The gesture control feature has been enabled. Now, you can easily take a photo of yourself by showing your palm to the front camera lens. After recognizing your palm, your phone will automatically take a photo after two seconds.
   
   

#4: Use the voice command
You can say one of the predefined voice commands to have your phone automatically takes a photo of yourself. To use this feature, you have to turn on the voice control feature in the Camera app by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.
   
   
3. Tap to view the detailed settings menu for the Camera app.
   
   
4. Scroll the screen to the very bottom and then slide the ON/OFF switch next to Voice control to the right to enable it.
   
   
5. A pop up window appears on the screen to inform you about all voice commands that can be used to take a photo. Tap OK button to continue enabling this feature.
   
   
6. The voice control feature has been enabled. Now, you can easily take a selfie-shot photo simply by saying "Smile", "Cheese", "Capture", or "Shoot".