Samsung Galaxy S4: Start the camera from the lock screen
For a spontaneous snapshot, you can start the camera of your Galaxy S4 via the lock screen. This saves time and is also easy to set up.
Activate the camera on the S4 lock screen
Some users of "CyanogenMod" are familiar with the function of starting the camera from the lock screen. However, the Samsung Galaxy S4 offers this feature ex works.
- Go to: System Settings -> My Device (second tab from the left) -> Lock Screen
- Now you have to activate "multiple widgets" and under "Lock screen widgets" select "Favorite apps or camera". Now you can activate "Camera".
- To start the camera from the lock screen, all you have to do is swipe the screen from right to left.