How to enable or disable the motion photo feature in the Camera app?
You can turn on or off this feature by using the following steps:
- Open the Camera app.
- Tap to open the detailed settings.
- Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Motion photo to enable or disable it. When the switch turns , means the motion photo feature is enabled and your phone will record a short video clip of what happens for a few seconds before each picture is taken.
How to use the motion photo feature in the Camera app?
As the example, we'll take a motion photo with the auto mode by using the following steps:
- Open the Camera app. By default it uses the rear camera with auto mode.
- Point the camera to the object.
- If needed, you can manually change the focus by tapping anywhere on the screen where the camera should focus.
- Tap to take a picture.
FYI, if you have difficulty when taking a picture using the on-screen icon, you can say the predefined voice command or press the Volume key as the alternative way to do so.
- Tap the preview thumbnail to view the picture you have just taken in the Gallery app.
- Tap the motion photo icon to play the video.
- If needed, while the video is being played, tap the screen to pause the playback. Tap to resume the playback, or tap Capture to take a screenshot of the paused playback displayed on the screen.
- If needed, you can share the motion photo to your friend or family with these steps:
- While you're viewing the motion photo, tap Share.
- Select Image file to share only the picture without the video, or select Video file to share only the video.
- Select the required share method you want to use with and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
- While you're viewing the motion photo, tap Share.