This guide will show you how to manage Galaxy Note 4 camera modes and how to download and install more Galaxy Note 4 camera modes.
Since Galaxy S5, Samsung tried to simplify the camera app so that it is not overwhelming for new users.
In Galaxy Note 4, several camera modes (e.g., night mode) are combined into auto mode.
Some modes are not shown by default and you can turn it on in the camera app.
A few camera modes are not pre-installed and you can download and install them.
How to manage Galaxy Note 4 camera modes (turn on/off some camera modes)?
Start Camera app in your Galaxy Note 4.
Tap MODE as shown below.
You will find, by default, only 4 camera modes including Auto, Rear-cam selfie, Selective focus and Panorama are shown. Some other modes are installed, but not enabled.
Tap Manage modes as shown below
There are actually 8 (depending on your region) pre-installed camera modes in Galaxy Note 4. Other 4 camera modes are not activated by default.
Please note Auto mode is always enabled and you cannot disable it. So, it is not listed when you tap the manage modes.
The camera modes checked here are enabled and are usable in camera app. Others (not checked) are not activated.
You can check other 4 camera modes: Beauty face, Shot & more, Virtual tour and Dual camera,
Once you finish the selection, tap Done as shown below.
Now, you can use all of the 8 pre-installed camera modes in your Galaxy Note 4.
Please note, the number of pre-installed and enabled camera modes may vary from regions to regions.
How to download and install new Galaxy Note 4 camera modes?
In addition to the 8 pre-installed Galaxy Note 4 camera modes, you can also download and install additional camera modes provided by Samsung.
Some Galaxy Note 4 owners may complain about this arrangement. But this is actually a good move. Decoupling some features from pre-installed core apps makes it possible to update such features without waiting for firmware update (which needs carrier approval individually).
To download additional Galaxy Note 4 camera modes, tap Download as shown below.
This will open some hidden pages in Galaxy Apps as shown below.
These apps are hosted in Galaxy Apps, but you cannot access them directly from Galaxy Apps. The only way to access them is from your Camera app.
Currently, there are 6 additional camera modes for your Galaxy Note 4. These include: Sports shot, Animated photo, Surround shot, Sequence shot, Sound & shot and Food shot.
You need install them one by one. Samsung does not provide bulk or package installation for these camera modes.
For example, you want to install Sports shot.
Tap Sports shot as shown below.
In Sports shot details page, tap Free as shown below.
Just like normal apps, you need acknowledge the app permissions.
For Sports shot, of course, it needs the permission to access Camera app.
Tap Accept and download to proceed the installation as shown below.
Now this camera mode (Sports shot) will be downloaded and installed to your Galaxy Note 4.
Once the installation is done, the Sports shot mode will be activated automatically and is ready for use as shown below.
Of course, if, for any reasons, you want to deactivate it, you can tap manage modes to manage it as pre-installed Galaxy Note 4 camera modes (as mentioned above).
You can download and install other Galaxy Note 4 camera modes similarly for your phone.
Galaxy Note 4 camera modes for front camera
For the front facing camera, Galaxy Note 4 provides special modes for selfiers: Selfie mode and Wide selfie mode.
So, when you switch to front camera, the available camera modes will be Selfie mode (default), Wide selfie (for taking a 120-degree-view selfie) and Sound & shot (recording voices with the photo when taking a selfie) as shown below.
Can you manage and download Galaxy Note 4 camera modes now?
Please post your questions and comments on how to manage and download Galaxy Note 4 camera modes in the comment box below.
You are also welcomed to post your own tips and tricks of managing, downloading and using Galaxy Note 4 camera modes.
More how-to guides , tips and tricks for using Samsung Galaxy Note 4 are available at Galaxy Note 4 how-to guides page.
luis cuenca ganga says
I can not get the autofocus of the camera at my note4
Simon says
You can try to reset camera app in settings – application manager – camera. Tap clear cache and clear data to reset camera app. This does NOT affect your photos.
Your can also try Google camera app to see whether you have the identical issue.
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Anonymous says
shake the phone it will autofocus..enjoy
TechLord☆Entertainment® says
I wonder, why disabling and enabling camera modes like that is no longer possible with TouchWiz NatureUX 5.0.
Simon says
Do you have the modes button on the camera app?
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alain says
Bonjour
I have install Marshmallow 6.0.1 and options disappear and all those modes.
Simon says
Very likely, you are in easy mode. Switch back to standard mode in settings -easy mode.
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Leyla says
İ just ordered unlocked from Best buy. Will write after get it
LeylaS says
My favorite mode was Beaty Face mode. How to get it for Note 5?
Simon says
In Note 5, you can also download the beauty face mode. Did you get any errors when downloading this camera mode for Galaxy Note 5?
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Todd says
What ever happened to the “best face” feature like on my note 3. I used that all the time with my kids? is it still available?
Simon says
It’s gone. You have to use other modes instead.
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BethD says
I believe you can use Shot and More Mode to choose best photo.
markjowen says
I see that you are a font of knowledge with regards the note 4 camera, so maybe you can help me…
When i first bought my note 4, i was able to install the dual camera mode. This is now gone… I can’t even find it in the downloads… Any ideas? (i live in the Netherlands…. Don’t know if that has anything to do with it.)
Many thanks
Simon says
You need switch to rear camera before tapping mode icon.
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markjowen says
Thanks for your response. Unfortunately I have already tried that…No luck. As mentioned, it used to be there, but now it’s gone. Can’t even find it in the Samsung “Download camera mode”. Very strange.
Simon says
You can also try to clear cache and clear data for camera app in application manager. Then try again. I don’t think this camera mode has region restrictions.
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markjowen says
Thanks again. Been using that trick for awhile. Unfortunately it hasn’t helped.
Good to know, however, that there aren’t any region restrictions. I’ll keep looking for an answer, and if i found one I’ll let you know.
Kylina Phath says
My food shot mode stop working, I keep getting pop up saying unfortunately food has stopped..please help.
Simon says
You can uninstall it in application managers. Then install it again.
Sometimes, a reboot may also solve the issue.
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cindy says
What mode is better for taking pictures of little one? I have a toddler who keeps getting her face blurred cause she moves slightly
Simon says
Normally there should be no issues in auto mode because of the ois in Note 4 works quite well.
Anyway, you can try auto mode or download sports mode. When you take photos indoor, turn off HDR.
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Tc says
I used to have amazing settings on s3 for sunset and sunrise…where are these now? The auto mode does nothing to enhance like the s3 did…SI many lost sunrise opportunities !
Simon says
All these modes are incorporated into auto mode. The phone is smart enough to know the light conditions and choose proper settings automatically.
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Claire Cohen says
I disagree that the phone is smart enough to read my mind and know what I want.The modes in the earlier phone models allowed you to choose a setting, almost like an effect, my favorite was to use the Autumn Color scene setting during a sunset. It gave fabulous colors. Are you saying that is no longer an option?
Simon says
The sensors only knows the conditions of the environment, not what you want to do.
I understand what you want, but for smartphone camera, you are limited to the modes and effects offered by the app. Different camera apps may have different options. You may check some other third-party apps.
In Note 5 and (S6), the Pro mode gives you more controls. But it is not available in Note 4.
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BethD says
The food mode is suppose to produce more vivid colors. Perhaps that mode might work?
anne says
Hello i need help with my galaxy note 4 there is no camera settings..where can i find it..please do help..thanks
Simon says
are you in easy mode? You may switch back to standard mode in Settings–easy mode.
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Ralf Aman says
Help.. In Shot & More mode, after taking picture, in editor, there were Best Photo, Best Face, Drama Shoot, Eraser and Panning Shot. Only Best Photo and Eraser can be use. How to activate the rest?
Jessica says
Help please! I downloaded a few camera effects and can’t use them! 🙁
They wouldn’t even open
Simon says
You cannot open camera effects as a standalone app. They can only be used in Samsung’s camera app. Please read and follow this guide: https://allaboutgalaxynote.com/galaxy-note-4-how-to-guides/how-to-manage-and-download-galaxy-note-4-camera-effects/
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geh says
I usually need to take photos at 1/125 sec cuz of tremor. Does the sport setting have such a setting?
Simon says
I don’t think it has this setting.
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sputters says
Got a note 4 recently. Am trying to download Animated Photo. Installation keeps failing with a (-18) error. Any ideas?
Simon says
You need setup a Samsung account. Do you try to install any other apps from Galaxy Apps?
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sputtersTeran says
I think their server was down or something. I tried it this morning and it worked, lol. Thanks though :D.
Simon says
Thank you for the update.
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Anko says
Yesh i can !!
Anko says
When i go to download modes it opens the galaxy app but it is telling me No APPS
Simon says
Can you check or install other apps from Galaxy apps?
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Anko says
Yess i cann !!
abdallh james says
Pleaaaaaase help me .. My night mode on note 4 is going to make me crazy .. I can’t turn it off… the pic at the day light is bad beacuse of it
Simon says
You can try to reset the camera settings. Start camera app, tap settings – more — reset settings.
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Jill Pearson says
i cant figure out how to get or do night mode
Simon says
Night mode is incorporated into auto mode. You just enter auto mode, galaxy Note 4 will make judgement base on info from various sensors.
If Galaxy Note 4 will show the niche mode icon automatically if the lighting condition and other conditions are met
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Thabo says
My note four does not show Manage Modes so I am unable to dowload more. Also, there is no settings icon and I cant zoom the camera.
Simon says
You are probably in easy mode. Go to Settings–Easy mode. Switch to standard mode to see all options.
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alan says
thank you !! you are the best!!