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Google Pixel 4a
Common Camera Settings

2026-10-15 15:27:48.053

Google Pixel 4a
Common Camera Settings

Refer to this info for basic operation and advanced settings (e.g., flash, timer, front / rear camera, etc.) for the camera on your Pixel 4a.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Camera app
    .
  2. To switch between Photo and Video mode, tap
    Camera
     or
    Video
    .
  3. Review the following chart for info on additional camera settings:
    Common Camera Icons
    Icon
    Title
    Description
    Capture photo icon
    Capture
    Take a photo.
    Settings icon
    Settings
    Access more camera settings.
    Flash icon
    Flash
    Set to Off, Auto, or On. Located under Settings.
    Menu icon
    Settings
    Adjust camera settings.
    Photo Mode icon
    Photo Mode
    Tap the toggle Shooting Mode icon to switch to Photo mode.
    Video Mode icon
    Video Mode
    Tap the toggle Shooting Mode icon to switch to Video mode.
    Switch camera icon
    Switch Camera
    Switch between front / rear camera.
    Timer off icon
    Timer
    Set a timer to 3, 5 or 10 seconds. Located under Settings.
    Zoom icon
    Zoom
    Choose 1x (regular photo), .5x (ultra-wide angle photo), 2 or 5 (zoomed in).