Sometimes you need to take a picture…. quickly. You don’t have time to go through the steps of unlocking your phone and finding your way to your camera icon.
Apple gave us a shortcut a while ago, with the camera icon available from the lock screen. However, I noticed in recent iOS updates, this shortcut was gone. But that’s ok ….. because we have a new improved way to quickly get to the camera.
How to get to the camera (one step!) from your lock screen:
From your lock screen, simply swipe LEFT. From the right side to the left side.
That’s it. There’s your camera!!!
Really quick and easy, and perfect for capturing that photo that just won’t wait.
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FANTASTIC!!!! Thank you so much for telling me about this!!!!
Oh, goodie!!! So glad it’s something that can be helpful for you! 🙂
Thank you for this tip. I have been swiping UP and that sometimes takes 2-3 swipes and then one still needs to click on the camera icon. So merci beaucoup for this much better method.
Oh, you’re so very welcome! I’m so glad that you can “use” this hint. I was pretty happy to learn about it, too. 🙂
It’s a great shortcut to get to the camera quicker, thanks heaps!
It is a great shortcut. (better than the LAST shortcut! 🙂 )
Not sure who got the idea from who, but Android does this as well now. I think it was Android from Apple
Thank you!
Clever you, Kathy. I tried it and it works…. Yay! 🙂
Hi, Carolyn!!! So good to hear from you. LOVE your new photo!
Simply beautiful! 🙂
” So good to hear from you.”
And you, Kathy… I’ve been ‘looking’ for you! 🙂