How to Switch Between Cameras on Your Pixel Phone Without Pressing Any Button

Mar 3, 2022 at 01:26pm EST
How to Switch between cameras on Pixel phone using gestures

If you have a Google Pixel phone, there is quite a boatload of new features that you must try. While some features are exclusively available on flagships, others are common and can be used on all models. Using gestures on your smartphone is always a great experience and it also saves time and effort. With that said, your Google Pixel phone can seamlessly switch between the front-facing and rear camera without pressing any buttons and only uses gestures as an input command. Scroll down to read more details on the subject.

Switch Between Cameras on Your Google Pixel Phone By Twisting Your Wrist - Step by Step Instructions

All you have to do is twist your wrist twice and the camera will be automatically switched. Take note that the feature is only available on Google Pixel 3 and newer models including the Google Pixel 6 series. While you do not have to press any button to switch the camera on your Pixel phone, you do have to enable the feature through settings. If you are unfamiliar, simply follow the set of instructions listed below.

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Step 1: The first thing that you have to do is launch the Settings app.

Step 2: Scroll all the way down and tap on System.

Step 3: Now tap on Gestures.

Step 4: Tap on Flip Camera for Selfie and then toggle it on.

This is all that you have to do to enable the feature to switch between cameras on your Google Pixel phone. To launch the feature, launch the Camera app on your Google Pixel phone and then twist your wrist twice to switch between cameras. if you are unfamiliar with the gesture, follow the animation for more details.

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This is all there is to it, folks. Would you be willing to try the new feature for yourself? Share your experience with us in the comments section below.

About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.

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