Samsung phones have camera features turned off until you switch them on

Samsung phones come with some camera options turned off from the start. Android Authority reports that you can switch them on yourself, and that the Camera app feels better once you do. You do not need to download anything or pay for anything.

What the report says

The report is about the Camera app that comes built into Samsung phones. Samsung ships it with some useful options set to off by default. That means many owners may never have seen them. Android Authority says the app feels better with these options unlocked.

Who it affects

Anyone who owns a Samsung phone and uses its built-in camera. Samsung is a South Korean phone maker, and its Camera app is the one most owners open when they want to take a picture. A few minutes in the settings could improve everyday photos at no cost.

What to do

• Open the Camera app on your Samsung phone.
• Find the settings menu inside the Camera app.
• Look through the options and switch on the ones that help you.

Read each option before you turn it on. If you do not like how something works, you can go back and switch it off.

What is not known yet

The article text was not available to us, so the exact list of options is not covered here. It is also not clear which Samsung models have them, or whether the menu looks the same on every phone. Check your own phone's camera settings to see what is on offer.