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Galaxy Watch Camera Controller missing on Samsung phone? Check compatible device list
Samsung smartwatches such as the most recent Galaxy Watch 5, Watch 5 Pro, Watch 4, and Watch 4 Classic are packed with a number of useful features. Meanwhile, an important feature – ‘Camera controller’ is missing on various Samsung phones as all Galaxies are not compatible with it.
Through the Camera controller app, you can use your Samsung smartwatch to control your smartphone camera, however, only flagship devices are compatible with this functionality. It’s a big concern for Samsung consumers as they are no longer having a basic feature even after purchasing a Galaxy Watch.
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Developed by Samsung, the Camera controller app offers some interesting yet user-friendly features such as taking a picture / taking a video with preview, setting timer and etc. along with bringing the ability to check the results after taking a photo.
Various Samsung smartwatches including the original Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Watch Active 2, Galaxy Watch 3, and later support the Camera controller feature. However, you will be needing a flagship Galaxy phone in order to take pictures from your wrist through Galaxy Watch.
Samsung Camera Controller Compatible Phones
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21 Plus
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy S20 Plus
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10 Plus
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy S9
- Galaxy S9 Plus
- Galaxy Note 20
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10 Plus
- Galaxy Note 9
- Galaxy Z Fold
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
Samsung fans having one of the above-listed smartphones can only access the Camera controller app on their Galaxy Watch device. The list doesn’t include any mid-range or budget Galaxy phone, even the Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A73 that are just behind being a flagship with 4 OS support.
Samsung announced that sales of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 have exceeded the sales of their predecessors in key markets, specifically in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Turkey.
Thanks to the increase in demand, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 came in first place, accounting for 54 percent of total sales. The two colors “Graphite” and “Mint” were the favorites among buyers, accounting for 33 percent and 29 percent.
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On the other hand, the two colors “Phantom Black” and “Ice Blue” were the most prominent for the Galaxy Z Fold5, and they accounted for 44% and 37% of the phone.
It seemed remarkable that the 1 TB storage option in the Galaxy Z Fold 5 witnessed a four-fold increase over its predecessor, paving the way for an exciting future in the world of smartphones.
This series has revolutionized daily efficiency with its many features, including Multi Window and App Continuity, and its range of functions, including the taskbar, drag and drop, and third-party application optimization.
Samsung already rolled out a September 2023 security update for a bunch of Galaxy devices and the company is now making it available for 4 more Galaxy smartphones – Galaxy A32, Galaxy A21s, Galaxy A02, and Galaxy M02. The latest update improves system security and stability by installing the latest Android security patch.
September 2023 security patch mends over 60 flaws, which are mainly related to Samsung Keyboard, Dual Messenger, Knox AI, Phone and Messaging Storage, One UI Home, Weather, and more.
Latest Firmware:
- Galaxy A32 5G – A326U1UESBDWI1
- Galaxy A21s – A217FXXSADWI1
- Galaxy A02 – A022GDXS3BWH1
- Galaxy M02 – M022FXXS3BWH1
How to Update:
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and install option. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
Samsung’s latest One UI skin brings a redesigned Quick Panel. Compared to the One UI 5.1, the Notification and Quick Panel of One UI 6.0 look way better and clean. And some minor user interface tweaks offer an intuitive user experience and easier access.
Notification Panel:
Since both screenshots are taken in Light mode setting, anyone can easily spot the difference. At first, the bright color of the Notification Panel got dim, resulting in a clean and vibrant interface.
Rather than the section, UI elements got bright to better showcase the section. In One UI 5.1, the clock can be seen at the top left corner, which is aligned before the Day, and Date in One UI 6.0.
Notification Panel – One UI 5.1 [L] | One UI 6.0 [R]
Quick Panel:
Talking about the Quick Panel, the differences are huge. One UI 5.1 version has quick settings toggles in the basic manner. However, the elements are well-organized in the new One UI 6.0 software.
The first row consists of two large tiles for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. After that, there’s a large square section, which has a total of 12 toggles, with users can access more toggles through the pagination function.
Next to the second section, the third row has a large rectangular space, which consists of the Brightness slider as well as the Eye comfort shield and Light/Dark mode toggles. At last, two large tiles are aligned to incorporate:
- Smart View
- Device control.
Quick Panel – One UI 5.1 [L] | One UI 6.0 [R]
One UI 6.0 Update
Samsung will unveil the new One UI 6.0 software at this year’s Developers Conference next month. It’s likely that the Galaxy S23 series will begin getting the Stable Android 14 update in late October. Within 2023, all eligible Galaxy devices are expected to be updated with the new software.