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Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Common Camera Settings

2026-10-01 19:38:48.524

Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Common Camera Settings

Here's info on common camera settings (e.g., flash, HDR, etc.) for your Galaxy S8 / S8+.
For additional info on camera settings, refer to the Camera and Video section of the user guide.

HDR Mode

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon Camera Icon
     (at the bottom).
  2. Touch and swipe right to display quick settings.
    Select a Camera Option
  3. Tap the
    HDR icon
     to turn the feature on or off.

Timer

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera Icon (at the bottom).
  2. Touch and swipe right to display quick settings.
    Select a Camera Option
  3. Tap
    Settings
    .
    Settings icon
  4. Tap
    Timer
     then select an option:
    • Off
    • 2 secs
    • 5 secs
    • 10 secs

Flash

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera Icon (at the bottom).
  2. Touch and swipe right to display quick settings.
    Select a Camera Option
  3. Tap the
    Flash icon
     to select an option (On, Off, Auto).
    Flash on or off

Rear or Front Facing Camera

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera Icon (at the bottom).
  2. Touch and swipe right to display quick settings.
    Select a Camera Option
  3. Tap the
    Camera Facing icon
     to switch between front and rear camera. Alternatively, touch and swipe up or down to switch camera.
    Camera Facing Icon

Volume Key Functions

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera Icon (at the bottom).
  2. Touch and swipe right to display quick settings.
    Select a Camera Option
  3. Tap
    Settings
    .
    Settings icon
  4. Tap
    Volume Key Function
    .
  5. Select an option:
    • Take Picture
    • Record Video
    • Zoom
    • System volume

Storage Location

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera Icon (at the bottom).
  2. Touch and swipe right to display quick settings.
    Select a Camera Option
  3. Tap
    Storage Location
    .
  4. Select an option:
    • Phone
    • SD Card

Shot Mode

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera Icon (at the bottom).
  2. Touch and swipe right to display quick settings.
    Quick settings options
  3. Select an option:
    • Auto
    • Pro
    • Panorama
    • Selective focus
    • Slow motion
    • Hyperlapse
    • Food
    • Virtual shot