This guide will explain how to quickly launch the Galaxy S8 camera in less than a second. It allows users to take photos easily without missing the moment. Try to find the camera instead of navigating the home screen or the app tray.
Many don’t know this, but on the Galaxy S6 and S7, using the camera was quick and easy with a double tap of the hardware home button. Launch from within an app or even when the screen is off.
Samsung changed this quick and convenient shortcut because the Galaxy S8 and S8+ no longer have a physical home button.
How to Activate Galaxy S8 Quick Launch Camera
Galaxy S8 launches the camera quickly. After doing this for the first time, a popup will let you choose whether to turn this shortcut on or off.
However, most Galaxy S8 owners close these popups right away and may have turned off the shortcut. Here’s how to turn it back on.
Additionally, inside the camera app is a settings menu with even more options. Launch the camera and look for the same gear-shaped settings button in the corner of the screen. From here you can change the picture size, video quality, autofocus, add a timer, change the shutter volume controls and yes, the Quick launch camera option.
Turn it on or off with the instructions here or above. While in the camera settings, feel free to change the storage location with your microSD card. Or try the new action camera shutter button to easily take selfies.
Below is a slideshow of the best microSD cards for the Galaxy S8 if you don’t have a microSD card.