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Google Pixel 4 - Common Camera Settings

2026-10-22 18:05:57.818

Google Pixel 4 - Common Camera Settings

Here's info on common camera settings (e.g., flash, timer, front / rear camera, etc.) for your Pixel 4 / 4 XL.
Common Camera settings detail

Settings

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (lower-right).
    If unavailable, swipe up or down from the center of the display then tap
    Camera
    .
  2. Tap the
    Settings Menu icon
     Camera Settings icon.
  3. Select an option then adjust as preferred or tap the switch(es) to turn on on icon or off off icon:
    • Flash
    • Top Shot
    • Timer
    • Ratio
    • More settings
      • Save location
      • Camera sounds
      • Google Lens suggestions
      • Social share
      • Gestures
      • Device storage
      • Advanced
      • Framing hints
      • Grid type
      • Exposure
      • Camera photo resolution
      • Save selfie as previewed
      • Videos stabilization
      • Audio zoom

Timer

Used to select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo automatically.
  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (lower-right).
    If unavailable, swipe up or down from the center of the display then tap
    Camera
    .
  2. Tap the
    Self-timer icon
     Timer.
  3. Select an option:
    • Off
    • 3 sec
    • 10 sec

Switch Camera

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon.
    If not available, swipe up to view all apps then tap
    Camera
    .
  2. On the photo preview screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display or tap the
    Camera Facing icon
     Camera Facing to switch between rear and front-facing camera.

Shooting Modes

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon.
    If not available, swipe up to view all apps then tap
    Camera
    .
  2. To change the camera mode, swipe left or right to select an option:
    • Night Sight
      For photos taken at night.
    • Portrait
      Tap an object less than 20 inches away to focus on it then tap the Camera button to take a picture.
    • Camera
      Capture a picture.
    • Video
      Capture video.
    • Tap
      Modes
       to choose one of the following options:
      • Panorama
      • Photo Sphere
      • Playground
      • Lens