Unlock 9 Helpful Functions Using Your Phone’s Volume Buttons

Pixel, or another Android phone.

Here are nine useful tricks worth knowing.

1. Take Photos More Easily

One of the most useful volume-button shortcuts is using it as a camera shutter.

Open your camera app, frame your shot, and press either volume button.

On many smartphones, this will take a picture.

This can be particularly useful when your phone is held horizontally or when reaching for the on-screen shutter button is awkward.

Some camera apps also allow the volume buttons to be configured for other functions, such as zoom.

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