How do I set a Camera Timer on my Samsung Phone?

Last Update date : Oct 01. 2025

Need help setting up the Camera Timer on your Galaxy Phone or Tablet or perhaps you'd like to switch between a 2-second timer to a 10-second timer? Follow the below guide for step-by-step instructions.

Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further support click here to get in touch with your Samsung subsidiary.

1 Launch the Camera app
Launch the Camera app
2 Tap on Menu
Tap on Menu
3 Select Timer
Select Timer
4 Choose your preferred Timer - either 3 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds
Choose Timer countdown time
5 When you tap the shutter button, a 10,5 or 3 second countdown will appear before the photo is captured
Capture photo

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