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Xiaomi: Take a Photo with the Camera App

Snapping a basic photo on a Xiaomi phone rarely causes trouble, but once you enable a color filter, lock focus manually, or switch away from the default Photo mode, the shutter button can seem to do nothing. Knowing which mode and settings are active before you tap the shutter prevents blurry or oddly filtered shots.

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Taking a Photo with the Camera App auf Xiaomi

Xiaomi's camera app defaults to Photo mode, but the shutter button behaves differently depending on which mode and settings are active. Switch to Video, Portrait, or Pro mode, or toggle a color filter and manual focus, and the same tap on the shutter produces a different result than a plain photo.

To take a standard shot, confirm the mode first: Tap on CameraSelect Photo modeTap the Shutter to take a photo. This clears up any mode confusion and makes sure the shutter captures a still image instead of starting a video or applying an unwanted effect.

Filters and manual focus stay active across shots until you turn them off, so a photo can look unexpectedly tinted or soft if a previous setting is still applied. Check the filter icon and the focus indicator on the viewfinder before pressing the shutter.

If the shutter feels unresponsive, the app might still be processing the previous shot or applying HDR. Wait a moment before tapping again, or step out of a slower mode like Night or Long Exposure if you only want a quick photo.

Frequently asked questions

A color filter selected in a previous session stays active until you remove it. Open the filter row above the shutter and tap the neutral option to switch it off.