You can add a date and time stamp on the photos taken by your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 not from the camera app but from the Samsung gallery app. This allows you to easily view the time stamp information of the photo without opening its detailed properties.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a premium Android device that uses a foldable display. Although quite bulky, it is one of the best Samsung phones that can easily handle various multitasking tasks thanks to its large display when unfolded. Another excellent feature that this device has is its camera which can take great pictures even in low light conditions.
How to display the date and time on the picture captured by Galaxy Camera app?
There is no setting in the camera app of your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 to automatically add a time stamp on the photos. You will need to do this manually by editing the photos using the Samsung Gallery app or by using a third-party app.
Here’s how to add a time and date sticker on your Android phone.
Time stamp camera photos using Gallery app of Galaxy Z Fold 4
The quickest way to add a date stamp and a time stamp on the photos taken by your Android phone is by using the Gallery app.
Open the Gallery app. All your pictures and videos will be visible using the Samsung Gallery app.
Select the photo you want to put a date stamp and time stamp.
Tap edit or the pen tool at the bottom of the selected photo.
Tap the smiley icon once you have accessed the edit mode.
Tap the stickers option.
Tap the calendar icon.
Drag the date sticker to the wherever you want it to appear on the photo.
Tap save to save the edit over the original photo.
Time stamp camera photos using third-party app on your Galaxy Z Fold 4
Another way to place time stamps on your photos is by using a third-party app downloaded from the Google Play Store.
One popular app is the Timestamp Camera app. It has a free version that comes with ads however if you want the ad free experience then we recommend you get the pro version.
Open The Google Play Store.
Search for Timestamp Camera and tap Install once found.
After the installation, tap Open to run the camera.
When using the latest version of the Timestamp Camera app it will automatically display the date and time stamp as well as the location where the photo was taken.
To change the default settings such as excluding any location data you just have to go to the app settings. This app not only works on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 but on other Android phone models as well.
Troubleshooting Gallery app issues on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
If you can’t seem to add date or time on the photos in your gallery app then here are the troubleshooting steps you should do.
Check for the latest software updates
One of the reasons why your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 will have issues with time stamp photos is because of a bug in its current software version.
You need to manually check for any new system updates available for your Samsung mobile device and apply them immediately.
- Go to your phone Settings.
- Scroll down and tap on Software update.
- Tap Download and install.
Perform a soft reset on your Galaxy Z Fold 4
The soft reset is usually done when the phone is experiencing minor issues. This procedure will basically close all running apps and processes. Your device RAM will also be cleared of temporary data allowing the phone to run smoothly.
Soft reset Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Turn off the Galaxy z Fold 4 by pressing and holding the Bixby button and the volume down button on the side of the device.
- Choose Power off.
- Choose Power off again. The phone will turn off.
- Wait for a few seconds.
- Press and hold the Bixby button on the side of the device to turn on the Samsung phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
<strong>What's the best way to add date and time stamp on my phone photos?</strong>
The easiest way to add date and time stamp on photos without downloading an app is by using the gallery app of your phone.
<strong>Can I set the default camera app to display time stamps?</strong>
Unfortunately, the camera app of your Galaxy Z Fold 4 does not have a setting to display time stamps on photos taken.
<strong>How do I access the date and time stamp setting of my Galaxy Z Fold 4?</strong>
On the gallery app tap on the image you want to place a time stamp then tap on edit or the pen tool. From there tap on the smiley icon then tap on stickers.
<strong>How do I adjust the refresh rate of the Galaxy Z Fold 4?</strong>
Go to Settings and select Display. Tap on Motion smoothness, and then choose your desired option which can be Standard 60hz or Adaptive 120 Hz.
<strong>How do I know how much power is left on my Galaxy Z Fold 4?</strong>
You will know how much power is left by the battery icon displayed on the screen. For more detailed information you will need to enable the battery percentage switch.