Take various photos and videos using Galaxy S20 | S20+ | S20 Ultra's Single Take mode

Last Update date : Aug 04. 2022

You can now seize important moments using the Single Take mode camera function in the Galaxy S20 series. With one single shot, AI (artificial intelligence) captures up to 14 different types of photos and videos from within 3 ~ 10 seconds of capture time. 

Get best photos and videos with just one shot

Using a simple tap of your finger and the AI of Single Take, you can now capture the best moment without worrying about how to capture it.

With Single Take, you can capture wide-angle shots, close up shots and videos.

Note: The zoom feature is not supported in the Single Take mode.

How to use the Single Take mode

Step 1. Open the Camera app. Tap SINGLE TAKE from the menu options.

Step 2. Tap the shutter button and pan around to take your best shot. The camera will automatically capture the best picture and clips of any scene.

Step 3. When you are finished, tap the preview thumbnail. You will see optimized results for the scene you have taken.

To view the other results, simply drag the icon upwards. To individually save the results, tap Select and tick the items you want, and then tap the down arrow icon.

image of Galaxy S20 device using Single Take

Note: Device screenshot and menu may vary depending on the device model and software version.

Available modes for photo and video results using Single Take

AI captures up to maximum 14 different kinds of photos and videos(10 photos and 4 videos) from 3~10 seconds of capture.

The results from using Single Take will be displayed in the Gallery.

image of the results of Single Take
Single Take

Photo

Video

① AI Best Moments

⑤ Original

② Ultra-Wide shot

⑥ Fast Forward

③ AI Filter

⑦ Bounce (Boomerang)

④ Smart Crop

Note: To get different shots taken, requires minimum 3 seconds to maximum 10 seconds of shooting. The results will vary based on recording time and object.

Enjoy your Galaxy S20 series with added peace of mind. Find out more about Samsung Care+, a wide-ranging mobile care plan for your Galaxy phone. 

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