Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Use Volume Keys to Take Picture in the Camera App in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Aside from giving you some features to let you quickly access the Camera app, your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge also gives you some features that you can use to help you easily take a picture in any condition, one of which is by assigning the Volume key as the camera key so you can take a picture by pressing the Volume up key or the Volume down key. You can use this feature as an alternative way if you don't like or have difficulty to use other ways to take a picture.


How to assign the Volume keys as the camera key in the Camera app?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Tap at the top left corner of the screen to see more detailed settings.
   
   
3. Scroll down the screen, tap Volume keys function and then select Take pictures.
   
   
4. The Volume keys have been set as the camera key.

How to take a picture using the Volume keys?
Use the following steps as the example of using the Volume keys to take a picture:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Point the camera to the object.
3. If needed, you can manually change the focus by tapping anywhere on the screen where the camera should focus.
4. Press the Volume up key or the Volume down key to take a picture.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: 7 Ways to Access Camera App in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Camera is now become an important part on smartphone because people today love to capture any moment with their phones anytime and anywhere to be their personal collections, to be shared via social media services and websites, etc. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge itself has 5MP front camera and 12MP rear camera with a set of useful features to help you take a better photo and record a better video. You're also provided with some features that will help you easily and quickly launch the Camera app in any condition.


Here's some ways available that you can use to launch the Camera app:
1. From the apps menu
It's the common method to access all installed apps in your phone, including with the Camera app. Go to the apps menu and find the Camera app to launch it.

2. From the home screen
By default, your phone sets the Camera app as one of the app shortcuts in the home screen, which means you can use it to easily launch the Camera app from the home screen.

3. From the lock screen
By default, your phone sets the Camera app as one of the lock screen apps, which means you can use it to easily launch the Camera app when your phone's screen is locked.

4. From the edge screen panel
You can easily launch the Camera app from the edge screen panel if you have added the Camera app in the apps edge panel or added the specific function of the Camera app in the tasks edge panel. However, if you access the edge screen panel from the lock screen while the it's locked with a secure screen lock type, such as PIN or fingerprint, you have to perform the screen lock first before the Camera app is opened.

5. By using the quick launch camera feature
If you have enabled the quick launch camera feature, you can quickly launch the Camera app from any screen simply by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession.

6. By using S Voice command
If you have activated your S voice wake up command, you can easily launch the Camera app from any screen simply by saying "Hi Galaxy, open Camera". Your phone has to be connected to the Internet to make it works.

7. By using voice search"OK Google" detection
While you're using the Google voice search, you can say "OK Google, open Camera" to launch the Camera app. You can also use this voice command in any screen to launch the Camera app in condition that you have activated your voice search"OK Google" detection in the Google settings. Your phone has to be connected to the Internet to make it works.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Enable and Use Quick Launch Camera Feature in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

While you're using your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge for doing something, e.g., write a text message, browsing a webpage, etc., and suddenly there's a nice moment you want to capture, then don't make multiple steps to launch the Camera app make you miss that moment. By using the quick launch camera feature, you can set your phone to automatically launch the Camera app each time you press the Home key twice in quick succession no matter what the app or screen you're opening.


How to enable or disable the quick launch camera feature?
You can turn on or off this feature by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down the screen to find Advanced features and then tap it.
   
   
3. Depending on your current settings, tap the ON/OFF switch next to Quick launch camera to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns blue , means the quick launch camera feature is enabled.
   
   

How to use the quick launch camera feature?
When this feature is enabled, press the Home key twice in quick succession to quickly launch the Camera app.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Use Video Stabilisation Feature in Camera App in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Video stabilisation is a feature in the Camera app in your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge that is designed to help you get a better recording by activating anti-shake so that blurriness caused by the camera shakes while recording a video can be reduced. But, you have to remember that this feature won't be available when you set the video size to high resolutions(UHD, QHD, or FHD(60fps)) or the tracking AF feature is enabled.


How to use the video stabilisation feature in the Camera app?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app. If the quick launch feature is enabled, you can quickly launch the Camera app from any screen by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession.
2. Tap to view the detailed settings for the Camera app.
   
   
3. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to Video stabilisation to the right to enable option. The switch turns green when it's enabled.
   
   
4. Tap the Back key to return to the preview screen and you're now ready to record a video.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Use Filter Effects in Camera App in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

By default, the Camera app in your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge uses auto as the shooting mode and applies no filter effect when you use it to take photos. But, when needed, you can apply a filter effect available in this app to your photo so you can have a unique and artistic photo.

How to use filter effects in the Camera app?
You can apply a filter effect to your photo by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app. If the quick launch feature is enabled, you can quickly launch the Camera app from any screen by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession.
2. Aim the camera to the object.
3. Tap to view all available filter effects.
   
   
4. Select the required filter effect you want to use from the following option:
   
   • No effect. This option is selected by default.
   • Vignette
   • Vintage
   • Faded colour
   • Greyscale
   • Tint
   • Cartoon
   • Moody
   • Download. Use this option if you want to download other filter effects from the Galaxy Apps and then apply it into your photo.
   FYI, you'll be provided with the live preview when viewing all filter effects so you can see how your photo might look like when an effect is applied.
   
   
5. When needed, you can change the focus by tapping the image on the screen where the camera should focus.
6. Tap to take a photo.
   
   
7. Tap the preview thumbnail to view the photo in full screen view in the Gallery app.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Change Flash Setting when Taking a Photo in Camera App in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge comes with a built-in flash that is located at the right side of the rear camera and can be used as the artificial light to help you get a better result when taking a photo in some conditions, e.g., when the light levels are too low, when the object you want to focus with is darker than the background, etc.


How to change the flash setting when taking a photo in the Camera app?
As the example, we'll take a photo in low-light environment with the flash is set to on by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app. If the quick launch feature is enabled, you can quickly launch the Camera app from any screen by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession.
2. Tap the flash icon to change the flash setting. The icon will change depending on the flash setting you're using:
• : this icon will display when the flash is disabled. This option is selected by default.
• : this icon will display when the flash is enabled.
• : this icon will display when the flash is set to auto which means your phone will automatically fire the flash based on the shooting conditions.

3. Aim the camera to the object.
4. When needed, you can change the focus by tapping the image on the screen where the camera should focus.
5. Tap to take a photo.
   
   
6. Tap the preview thumbnail to view the photo in full screen view in the Gallery app.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Use Night Mode when Taking a Photo in Low Light Condition in Camera App in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

The Camera app in your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge will automatically enable night mode when you use it to take a photo in low light environment. This feature will adjust the brightness so you can get a brighter and clearer photo without you have to use the flash.

How to use the night mode when taking a photo in low light condition in the Camera app?
As the example, we'll take a photo in low light condition when the HDR mode is on and the shooting mode is set to Auto by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app. By default, the Camera app uses Auto as the shooting mode.
2. Aim the camera to the object. When the camera detects that the light is low, this icon will appear as a sign that the night mode is enabled.
   
   
3. When needed, you can change the focus by tapping the image on the screen where the camera should focus.
4. Tap to take a photo with night mode.
   
   
5. Tap the preview thumbnail to view the photo in full screen view in the Gallery app.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Take a HDR Photo in Camera App in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a feature in the Camera app in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge that will let you take photos with rich colours and reproduce details regardless of what lighting conditions you're taking photos in. When this mode is enabled, the camera will take multiple photos at different exposure levels and then combine them to provide you a final photo with a good exposure in real time. This mode is best used when you're taking photo of a landscape, building, portrait in sunlight, shaded object, and low-light scene.

How to take a HDR photo in the Camera app?
HDR mode can be used in both the rear and front cameras. But, as the example, we'll take a HDR photo with the rear camera while in Auto mode by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app. If the quick launch feature is enabled, you can quickly launch the Camera app from any screen by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession.
2. Tap the HDR mode icon to enable it. The icon changes depend on the setting you're using:
   
   • : this icon will display when HDR mode is disabled.
   • : this icon will display when HDR mode is enabled.
   • : this icon will display when HDR mode is set to auto which means your phone will automatically enable HDR mode based on the shooting conditions.
   FYI, you can set the HDR mode to ON or AUTO.
   
   
3. Aim the camera to the subject.
4. If needed, you can change the focus by tapping the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
5. Tap to take a HDR photo.
   
   
6. Tap the preview thumbnail to view the photo in full screen view in the Gallery app.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Enable and Use Location Tags Feature in Camera App in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Location tags is a feature in the Camera app in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge that will let you attach geographical location data within each photo that you take or video that you record. However, make sure to use caution when you want to send, share, distribute, or copy photos or videos because they contain with information about where they were taken or recorded.


How to enable the location tags feature in the Camera app?
Assuming that you have an Internet connection(Wi-Fi or mobile data connection) and the location service(GPS) is enabled, you can easily enable the location tags feature in the Camera app by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app. If the quick launch feature is enabled, you can quickly enable the Camera app from any screen by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession.
2. Tap to view the detailed settings for the Camera app.
   
   
3. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to Location tags to the right to enable it.
   
   
4. A pop up window appears to tell you some information about the location tags feature. Tap OK button to continue enabling this feature.
   
   
5. The Location tags feature is enabled.

How to use the location tags feature in the Camera app?
As the example, we'll try using the location tags feature to embed a GPS location tag into a photo by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Aim the camera to the object.
3. Tap to take a photo.
   
   
4. Tap the preview thumbnail to view the photo in full screen view in the Gallery app.
5. Tap More at the top right and then select Details.
   
   
6. The location info where you took the photo will be listed in the Location section.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Use Dual Camera Mode in Camera App in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Dual camera is a shooting mode that can be used in the Camera app in your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge that works by using both the rear and front cameras at the same time and then combine both photos taken with those cameras into a beautiful two-sided photo. You can use this mode each time you want to put yourself into a photo you took.


How to download the dual camera mode in the Camera app?
Since this mode is not available by default in the Camera app, you have to download it first from the Galaxy apps by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app. If the quick launch feature is enabled, you can quickly launch the Camera app from any screen by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession.
2. Tap Mode to view all available modes.
   
   
3. Tap Download to view all available shooting modes in the Galaxy apps that can be installed into your phone.
   
   
4. Tap next to Dual camera to start downloading and installing.
   
   
5. A pop up window appears to inform you some information about the app permissions. Tap Accept and download button to continue the installation process.
   
   
6. Wait until the installation process is completed.

How to take a photo using the dual camera mode in the Camera app?
When the dual camera mode has been installed, you can use it to take a beautiful two-sided photo by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Tap Mode to view all available shooting modes.
   
   
3. Tap Dual camera to enable this mode.
   
   
4. By default, the thumbnail image is taken by the front camera. When needed, you can switch the camera by tapping the thumbnail image or by tapping .
   
   
5. When needed, you can adjust the thumbnail image size by tapping and holding the thumbnail until a white frame appears around it. Drag the edge of the thumbnail to adjust the size.
   
   
6. When needed, you can change the thumbnail image border by tapping the required border available at the left side of the screen (if you hold the phone in portrait view). There are 8 borders available: Stamp(this option is selected by default), Oval blur, Instant pic, Heart shape, Window, Fisheye, Cubism, or Split.
   
   
7. Now, point the rear camera at the subject and face yourself to the front camera lens. Make sure you're not too close and get enough lighting so the camera can easily detect your face.
8. Tap to take a photo with dual camera mode.
   
   
9. Tap the preview thumbnail to view the photo in full screen view in the Gallery app.