Where Does Open Camera Save Photos and Settings?
Open Camera saves photos to DCIM OpenCamera by default with user-movable targets, plus settings backups in its app folder. Android only.
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Open Camera splits output from options cleanly. Photos default into a DCIM subfolder that moves on request through storage permissions. Settings back up to a file inside the app folder that uninstalls delete.
Scoped storage frames both behaviors. Media defaults stay within blessed trees while exotic spots need framework grants. Copy settings files out before uninstalling since the app folder goes with the app.
Where Open Camera stores this, by platform
/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/OpenCamera
Default photo home under shared DCIM, movable through settings with framework permission. SD paths vary by device. Long-press gallery flips recent spots.
/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/net.sourceforge.opencamera/files/backups
In-app settings backups under the verified package path, wiped on uninstall unless copied out. Android 10 pickers restrict to this folder. Restore overwrites all settings.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Open Camera settings?
Use Settings Manager Save settings inside the app, writing into its app-folder backups path. Copy that file elsewhere since uninstalls wipe the app folder. Restore overwrites everything on the way back in.
How do I change where Open Camera saves?
Change Save location in settings with storage framework permission for non-media folders and SD cards. Long-press the gallery icon to flip between recent spots. Scoped storage restricts defaults to DCIM or Pictures.
Do settings survive moving phones?
Through Google auto-backup migration of private prefs, which can scramble camera-specific paths on the new phone. Re-check save locations after moving devices. Manual settings files dodge the issue when copied first.
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