Easy1 minCamera & Photos
How to Take a Photo on iPhone 16 / 16 Plus
Follow these simple steps to take a photo on your iPhone 16 / 16 Plus. Each step is one action โ nice and easy.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Open the Camera app (or swipe left from the lock screen).
- 2
Make sure "Photo" mode is selected at the bottom.
- 3
Point the camera at what you want to photograph.
- 4
Tap the large white circle button to take the photo.
- 5
The photo is saved automatically to the Photos app.
Helpful Tip
Tap on the screen where you want the camera to focus. A yellow square will appear showing the focus point.
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