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Google Pixel 3a / 3a XL - Common Camera Settings

2026-10-04 04:39:15.038

Google Pixel 3a / 3a XL - Common Camera Settings

Here's info on common camera settings (e.g., flash, timer, front / rear camera, etc.) for your Pixel 3a / 3a XL.
Common Camera settings detail

Shooting Modes

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (at the bottom).
  2. Scroll left or right to choose an option from the bottom of the screen:
    • Night Sight
      Tap to take a low-light photo without the flash.
    • Portrait
      Tap to switch camera to portait mode.
    • Camera
      Tap to switch to camera mode.
    • Video
      Tap to switch to video mode.
    • Modes
      • Panorama
      • Photo Sphere
      • Playground
      • Lens

Rear or Front Facing Camera

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (at the bottom).
  2. Tap the
    Camera Facing icon
     to switch between rear and front camera.
    Camera Facing

Flash

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (at the bottom).
  2. Tap the
    Menu arrow icon
     Arrow down.
  3. Tap the applicable Flash icon:
    • Flash off
      Flash off
    • Flash auto
      Flash auto
    • Flash on
      Flash on

Motion

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (at the bottom).
  2. Tap
    Camera
     (at the bottom).
  3. Tap the
    Menu arrow icon
     Arrow down.
  4. Tap the applicable Motion icon:
    • Off
      Motion off
    • Auto
      Motion auto
    • On
      Motion on

Timer

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (at the bottom).
  2. Tap the
    Menu arrow icon
     Arrow down.
  3. Tap the applicable Timer icon:
    • Off
      Camera Timer off
    • 3 sec
      Camera Timers 3 seconds
    • 10 sec
      Camera Timer 10 seconds

Settings

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (at the bottom).
  2. Tap
    Settings
    .
    Settings
  3. Tap to select an option or turn on On icon or off Off icon:
    • General
      • Save location
      • Camera sounds
      • Google Lens suggestions
      • Framing hints
      • Save selfie as previewed
      • Social Share
      • Gestures
      • Grid Type
      • Advanced
    • Photo
      • Camera photo resolution
    • Video
      • Video stabilization
    • Help and feedback
      • Send feedback
      • Help