Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Enable and Use Voice Control Feature in Camera App in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

The Camera app in your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has various features that are designed to help you easily take a picture in any condition, one of which is the voice control feature. When this feature is enabled, you can take a picture by saying the predefined voice command. It comes handy when you cannot use your hand to control your phone when you want to take a picture.


How to enable or disable the voice control feature in the Camera app?
Before you can take a picture with your voice, you have to enable the voice control feature in the Camera app by using the following steps:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. To enable or disable the voice control feature for the rear camera, do as follows:
   
   • Tap at the top left corner of the screen to view more detailed settings.
     
     
   • Tap Shooting methods(rear).
     
     
   • Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Voice control to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns , means the voice control feature is enabled and you can take a picture with the rear camera by saying the predefined voice command.
     
     
3. To enable or disable the voice control feature for the front camera, do as follows:
   
   • Tap to switch from the rear camera to the front camera.
     
     
   • Tap at the top left corner of the screen to view more detailed settings.
     
     
   • Tap Shooting methods(front).
     
     
   • Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Voice control to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns , means the voice control feature is enabled and you can take a picture with the front camera by saying the predefined voice command.
     
     

How to use the voice control feature to take a picture in the Camera app?
If you have enabled this feature, you can take a picture with your voice. As the example, we'll use this feature to take a picture with the rear camera in the Camera app by using the following steps:

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. Say "Smile", "Cheese", "Capture", or "Shoot" to take a picture.

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 Switch Between Keyboards in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

When you're installing a third-party keyboard in your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, such as when you cannot find a feature you need in the default Samsung keyboard or just want to try another keyboard, you'll be asked to set the keyboard as the default keyboard so you can directly use it to type once the installation process is completed. If needed, you can switch between those multiple keyboards so you can easily choose which keyboard you want to use with according to your need.


How to switch between keyboards?
As the example, we'll change the default keyboard from a third-party keyboard to the Samsung keyboard by using two different methods: from the settings menu and from an app or screen where you can enter text.

Method #1: From the settings menu

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap at the top right to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down to the screen to find Language and input and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Default keyboard and then select Samsung keyboard.
   
   
4. The Samsung keyboard has been set as the default keyboard and you can use it to enter text.

Method #2: From an app or screen where you can enter text

1. Go to the screen or app where you can enter text, e.g., when composing a new text message in the Messages app.
2. Swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap Select keyboard to view all enabled keyboards.
   
   
3. Tap Samsung keyboard.
   
   
4. The Samsung keyboard has been set as the default keyboard and you can use it to enter text.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Enable or Disable High Contrast Keyboards Feature in Samsung Keyboard in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

If you're a low vision user or have difficulty when typing with the default Samsung keyboard size and colours, you can enable the high contrast keyboards feature to have your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge adjusts the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colours to increase contrast between the keys and the background so you can see the keys with ease and type better.

How to enable or disable the high contrast keyboards feature in the Samsung keyboard?
As the example, we'll turn on or off this feature by using two different methods: from the Samsung keyboard settings and from the accessibility menu.

Method #1: From the Samsung keyboard settings

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap at the top right to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down to the screen to find Language and input and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Samsung keyboard.
   
   

   Alternatively, when you're entering text, you can quickly go to the Samsung keyboard settings by long tapping the key in the left side of the space bar and then tap .

4. Scroll down the screen to the Customisation section and then tap the ON/OFF switch next to High contrast keyboards to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns , means the high contrast keyboards feature is enabled and your phone will adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colours to increase contrast between the keys and the background so you can type better.
   
   

Method #2: From the Accessibility menu

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 to find Accessibility and then tap it.
   
   

   Alternatively, if you have enabled the direct access feature and selected the accessibility option, you can quickly access the accessibility menu by pressing the Home key three times quickly to open up the direct access menu and then tap Accessibility.

3. Tap Vision.
   
   
4. Scroll down the screen and then then tap the ON/OFF switch next to High contrast keyboard to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns , means the high contrast keyboards feature is enabled and your phone will adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colours to increase contrast between the keys and the background so you can type better.
   
   

Please note that when you enable the high contrast keyboards feature while the one-handed input feature is on, you'll be informed that the high contrast keyboards feature will be used instead of one-handed input keyboard. The option to adjust the keyboard size will automatically be disabled too.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Manage and Use Text Shortcuts Feature in Samsung Keyboard in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

When the predictive text feature in your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is enabled, you can use the text shortcuts feature to speed up the way you type with the Samsung qwerty keyboard by creating shortcuts for your frequently used sentences or phrases. When you're typing one of your shortcuts, the preset sentence assigned to the shortcut will be displayed in the predicted text bar so you can manually or automatically replace that shortcut with the assigned phrase with ease.


How to manage the text shortcuts feature in the Samsung keyboard?
Assuming that the predictive text feature is enabled, you can add or delete text shortcuts in the Samsung keyboard 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 at the top right to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down to the screen to find Language and input and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Samsung keyboard.
   

   Alternatively, when you're entering text, you can quickly go to the Samsung keyboard settings by long tapping the key in the left side of the space bar and then tap .

4. Scroll down the screen to the Customisation section and then tap Text shortcuts.
   
   
5. To add a new text shortcut, do as follows:
   
   • Tap Add at the top right.
     
     
   • Type the desired text shortcut and expanded phrase in the provided fields. As the example, we'll set the phone to to suggest "inside-galaxy.blogspot.com" whenever "web" is typed. Once done, tap Add button to add the text shortcut.
     
     
6. To delete an existing text shortcut, do as follows:
   
   • Tap Delete at the top right.
     
     
   • Select the required text shortcut you want to delete and then tap Delete at the top right to delete the selected text shortcut.
     
     

How to use the text shortcuts feature in the Samsung keyboard?
You can use the following steps as the example of using this feature with the Samsung qwerty keyboard:

1. Go to the app or screen where you can enter text, e.g., when composing a new text message.
2. Type one of your text shortcuts. The expanded phrase assigned to this text shortcut will be displayed in the predicted text bar at the top of the keyboard.
3. If you only enable the predictive text feature, tap the expanded phrase in the predicted text bar to manually replace the text shortcut you're typing with the expanded phrase.
   
   
4. If you also enable the auto replace feature, tap the space bar or a punctuation mark to automatically replace the text shortcut you're typing with the expanded phrase.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Adjust Samsung Keyboard Size in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

The size of the Samsung keyboard in your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is adjustable, means that you can adjust its height and/or width to fit your need. If needed, you can set it to a bigger size if you have difficulty when typing with small keys, or to a smaller size if you'd like to have more space for the text field so you can easily review the text you have written, or to be at the left or right side of the screen depending on your dominant hand so you can easily type with this keyboard using one hand.


How to adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard?
You can do so 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 at the top right to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down to the screen to find Language and input and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Samsung keyboard.
   
   

   Alternatively, when you're entering text, you can quickly go to the Samsung keyboard settings by long tapping the key in the left side of the space bar and then tap .

4. Scroll down the screen to the Customisation section and then tap Keyboard size.
   
   

   As a note, this option will be disabled if you enable the one-handed input feature.

5. To adjust the height of the keyboard, drag the handle at the top of the keyboard upwards for a bigger size or downwards for a smaller size.
   
   
6. To adjust the width of the keyboard, drag the handle at the left edge of the keyboard to place it in the right side of the screen for easier typing with one hand if you're a right-handed user, or drag the handle at the right edge of the keyboard to place it in the left side of the screen for easier typing with one hand if you're a left-handed user.
   
   
7. If needed, you can type some text to test the keyboard size to make sure that it fits with your need.
8. If you'd like to reset the keyboard size back to the default, tap Reset at the top right.