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Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro - Common Camera Settings

2026-10-22 18:05:24.615

Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro - Common Camera Settings

Here's info on common camera settings (e.g., flash, timer, front / rear camera, etc.) for your Pixel 8 / 8 Pro.
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 Dropdown icon
     Settings Dropdown icon.
  3. Select an option then adjust as preferred or tap the switch(es) to turn on on icon or off off icon:
    • More light
    • Top Shot
    • Timer
    • Ratio
    • More settings
      • Save location
      • Camera sounds
      • Google Lens suggestions
      • Social share
      • Gestures
      • Frequent Faces
      • Device storage
      • Advanced
      • Framing hints
      • Grid type
      • White balance
      • Exposure
      • Camera photo resolution
      • Save selfie as previewed
      • Videos stabilization

Motion

  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 Dropdown icon
     Settings Dropdown icon.
  3. 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 (lower-right).
    If unavailable, swipe up or down from the center of the display then tap
    Camera
    .
  2. Tap the
    Settings Menu Dropdown icon
     Settings Dropdown icon.
  3. 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 (lower-right).
    If unavailable, swipe up or down from the center of the display then tap
    Camera
    .
  2. Tap the
    Settings Menu Dropdown icon
     Settings Dropdown icon.
  3. Tap one of the following Flash icons:
    Flash
    • None
    • Night Sight
    • Flash on

Switch Camera

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
     Camera icon.
    If unavailable, swipe up to view all apps then tap
    Camera
    .
  2. 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 unavailable, 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
    • Long Exposure
    • Portrait
    • Camera
    • Video
    • Tap
      Modes
       to choose one of the following options:
      • Panorama
      • Photo Sphere
      • Lens