I know how to open the camera on the iPhone from the lock screen. But I'm not sure the best way to open the camera if I've already passed the lock screen. So say I'm looking at an app. The way I open the camera is to swipe down from the upper right, which brings up a number of controls (Airplane mode, etc.) and then select the camera from that screen. Is that the quickest way to open the camera?
Thanks.
iPhone X, iOS 12
You can also tap the camera icon on the home screen, or say "Hey Siri, open the camera" (which works on the lock screen also if you have Siri enabled on the lock screen).
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Thank you.
Thanks. Both your suggestions are helpful.
One problem, I realized, is that the Camera icon did not appear on my home screen, I'm not sure why. Actually I didn't realize that there was such an icon, other than on the lock screen and the control panel. After searching, I found it on my 6th screen and moved it to my home screen.
I was also not aware that Siri could open the camera.
Very helpful. Thanks.
How to open camera on iPhone (not on lock screen)
