Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Hides Key Camera Modes by Default
Users can restore dedicated Night, Single Take, and Dual Recording modes via the Galaxy Store's Camera Assistant app.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has launched with a streamlined camera interface that hides three dedicated shooting modes from the primary menu. This design shift forces users to rely on contextual toggles or external utilities to access specific photography tools.
According to SamMobile, the Night, Single Take, and Dual Recording modes are missing from the Camera app's 'More' section by default on the S26 FE, which ships with One UI 9. While the modes are not visible in the main menu, the functionality remains integrated into the system. Night mode can still be activated via a moon-shaped toggle that appears in Photo mode when the device detects low-light environments. Similarly, Dual Recording is available through quick controls located within the Video mode interface.
Interface Streamlining
This move is part of a broader effort by Samsung to simplify the user experience in recent software iterations. By removing these options from the 'More' menu, Samsung reduces visual clutter for the average user, moving specialized tools into contextual menus that only appear when the software deems them necessary. However, this automation can be restrictive for photographers who want explicit control over their hardware regardless of the environment.
Impact on Power Users
For enthusiasts and power users, the absence of a dedicated Night mode toggle is the most significant drawback. Relying on automatic detection means the phone decides when low-light optimization is required. By restoring the dedicated mode, users can manually trigger Night mode in 'borderline' lighting conditions where the automatic sensor might fail to activate the toggle, ensuring better exposure and detail in challenging scenes.
How to Restore Modes
Users who prefer the traditional layout can bypass these defaults by installing the 'Camera Assistant' app from the Galaxy Store. Once installed, this utility allows users to restore Night, Single Take, and Dual Recording as dedicated, permanent modes within the Camera app's menu. This ensures that the S26 FE's full suite of imaging capabilities remains available to those who prioritize manual control over a simplified interface.