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TCL 40 XE 5G - Common Camera Settings

Here's info on common camera settings (e.g., flash, timer, front / rear camera, etc.) for your TCL 40 XE 5G.
For additional support, refer to the Camera section of the user guide.
Camera menu options
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HDR (High Dynamic Range) combines photos or videos taken at different exposures for one optimal photo or video.
  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon.
    If unavailable, swipe up to access all apps.
  2. Tap the
    HDR icon
     to turn on or off.
    HDR icon
  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon.
    If unavailable, swipe up to access all apps.
  2. Tap the
    Flash icon
    .
    Camera flash setting
  3. Select an option:
    • Flash Auto
    • On
    • Off
  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon.
    If unavailable, swipe up to access all apps.
  2. Tap the
    Timer icon
    .
    Camera timer setting
  3. Select an option:
    • Timer off
    • 2s (seconds)
    • 5s (seconds)
    • 8s (seconds)
  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon.
    If unavailable, swipe up to access all apps.
  2. Tap
    Settings icon
     (upper-left).
    Camera settings icon
  3. Select an option then adjust as preferred:
    • Photo size
    • Video quality
    • Volume button function
    • Touch to capture
    • Grid
    • Storage
    • Save location information
    • Shutter sound
    • Reset settings
  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon.
    If unavailable, swipe up to access all apps.
  2. Select an option:
    • Auto
    • Video
    • Portrait
    • Super night
    • Pro
  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon.
    If unavailable, swipe up to access all apps.
  2. Tap the
    Camera Facing icon
     to switch between rear and front-facing camera.
    Switch camera icon