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Google Pixel 6a - Common Camera Settings

2026-10-22 19:05:33.079

Google Pixel 6a - Common Camera Settings

Here's info on common camera settings (e.g., flash, timer, front / rear camera, etc.) for your Pixel 6a.
Camera options details

Camera Options

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (at the bottom).
  2. From the main camera screen, select an option:
    • Shutter
      Tap to take a picture in camera mode or record video in video mode.
    • Gallery
      Tap to access the photo gallery.
    • Scroll left or right then tap a Quick Camera option:
      • Night Sight
        Tap to take a low-light photo without the flash.
      • Portrait
        Tap to switch the camera to portrait mode.
      • Camera
        Tap to switch to camera mode.
      • Video
        Tap to switch to video mode.

Motion

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (at the bottom).
  2. Tap one of the following Motion icons:
    Motion icon
    • Motion off
    • Motion auto
    • Motion on

Timer

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (at the bottom).
  2. Tap one of the following Timer icons:
    Camera Timer
    • off
    • 3 sec
    • 10 sec

Flash

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (at the bottom).
  2. Tap one of the following Flash icons:
    Flash
    • None
    • Night Sight
    • Flash on

Settings

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (at the bottom).
  2. Tap
    More settings
    .
  3. Tap to select an option or turn on On icon or off Switch off:
    • General
      • Save location
      • Camera sounds
      • Google Lens suggestions
      • Advanced
    • Composition
      • Framing hints
    • Photo
      • Save selfie as previewed
    • Video
      • Video stabilization
      • Audio Zoom
    • Help & feedback
      • Send feedback
      • Help

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

Modes

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon (at the bottom).
  2. Tap
    Mode
    .
  3. Select an option:
    • Panorama
    • Photo Sphere
    • Lens