Gallery or Simple Gallery is an application for viewing images and videos. Do you often work with graphics and media files on your smartphone? Do you want this process to be as comfortable as possible? The Gallery application will help you with this!
Functional
This mobile client is aimed at those users for whom the basic functionality of the standard Android Gallery is not enough. This option offers slightly more convenient settings and functions that will make cataloging and editing photos an easy and enjoyable process.
The gallery can sort images according to several parameters - from the most recently added to the earlier ones, by volume or alphabetically. By default, the application displays the number of columns that "fit" within the screen dimensions portable device. But you can change these parameters, making the icons larger by reducing the number of columns, or, conversely, reducing them by adding another column.
Any of the files can not only be viewed and deleted, but also copied and moved without going to Explorer. This feature is often missing in standard solutions. The Gallery also offers tools for cropping and rotating files and will help in their quick installation as wallpaper for your home screen. The most interesting feature of the program is that the user can prohibit the display of a single image or an entire folder in the gallery.
Usage
Often pre-installed applications smartphones have very poor functionality. This cannot be said about all programs implemented by developers of “add-ons” for Android, but galleries and explorers “suffer” most often.
This application will be an excellent alternative to the standard one - using it, you will get many more functions than are provided in the basic version. For those looking for a more functional file manager, we can recommend .
Key Features
- convenient sorting of pictures and videos according to various parameters;
- the ability to prohibit the broadcast of certain materials to galleries - they can only be found through the explorer;
- availability of photo editing tools;
- setting images as a desktop theme;
- simple and intuitive interface.
"Camera" Android users The question arises - what is causing this problem? Is the problem with the camera or is it a system glitch? Maybe this error only happened with the application? To sort this out, let's look at troubleshooting methods that will allow you to find out why it occurred and directly remove it.
The camera error can be solved both by software and hardware
Often, most problems with the operation of programs on devices are solved by simply rebooting the system, so do it and try taking a photo again. Did not work out? Then you should move on to other ways to troubleshoot the problem.
Wipe the lens and make sure that it is not damaged externally, there is no dirt or cracks. If this does not help, we will fix the problem differently, but you will now be sure that the camera is safe and sound.
Cleaning the application
To correct incorrect operation, you often need to clear the data and cache, which is done using the following steps:
- Go to system parameters Android, .
- Find the Camera program and in the menu that appears, first stop it.
- Then click on the “Clear cache” button. After the process is completed, select the “Erase data” function in the same menu.
- Launch the camera again.
Safe mode check
You can find out if the camera is working by changing the mode on the device. To do this, do the following:
- Enable Safe Mode.
- Try starting the camera - if it works, then the reason lies in one of the others installed programs, which prevents it from functioning correctly.
- One by one, turn off other components that are simultaneously turned on on your tablet or smartphone.
- When you find the program that is interfering with your camera, remove it.
Check for updates
Android applications are improved and updated quite often. In many cases, users do not have time or are simply in no hurry to install them. But if some programs can work successfully in previous version, then some stop functioning completely until you update them.
So check if you need to install more new version cameras. If this doesn't help, try other troubleshooting methods.
Antivirus scanning
Malicious programs try to get onto Android at the first opportunity. And in most cases, if they succeed, launch problems immediately occur. individual applications. Download an antivirus, and if you don’t have it, check your entire system for malware, clean your equipment. After the verification process is completed, launch the camera again, check if all functions are available for use.
Factory reset
Failures in the system lead to incorrect operation equipment. Sometimes to restore you need to reset to factory settings. This is done as follows:
- Go to System Settings.
- Open the Backup & Reset menu.
- In the window that appears, select the “Reset settings” function - you will see a warning that all data will be deleted, after which the system will perform in accordance with the factory settings.
There is another way to set the initial settings of the device: enter the combination *2767*3855# in the number entry window, after entering the system without additional requests will return to factory settings.
If the photo and video application still does not work or Android displays a message that an error has occurred, you can simply install alternative program for the camera - this is quite easy to do, since in Google Play Market has a large selection of different applications. You can install any of them, focusing on your own preferences.
If you downloaded and installed another utility, but it still did not start working, this means that the camera is still faulty. In such a situation, the best solution would be to take your device to service center, so that they can find out what the cause of the malfunction is. Most likely, you either need to reflash the equipment or repair the part itself.
Whatever the case may be, use all the above tips to fix the camera error problem on Android to find out what is the reason and get it working again.
To view photos on Android smartphones, use the image gallery. The standard gallery supports formats such as: JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP and WebP. But, often, the functions of the standard gallery are not enough for users. If you need additional modes for viewing images, reading metadata, support for cloud services and other functions, you can always install an alternative image gallery. In this article we will talk about the best of them.
Navigation
- For those of you who have a large collection of photos on cloud services, the best solution There will be an installation of the JustPictures multi-platform viewer! This long-lived application, which was used on smartphones running Android 1.5, can be used to view local images (in the device memory or on a memory card), as well as those stored on: Tumblr, OneDrive, Flickr, Deviant Art , Smugmug
- After installing the program and launching it for the first time, an interface will open where you can add image storage locations. The second and subsequent launches of the program, the main interface will by default show photos uploaded in chronological order. But, the display mode can be changed by name, tags and file size
- Tags for photos can be entered manually, either individually or in batches. You can add date, geotags and other data to a photo
- In the JustPictures gallery! The developer was able to make file management quite comfortable. When you select a photo, it opens context menu where you can select the functions of deleting, moving, editing tags, etc. In addition to basic actions with files, you can send them to friends via Email and MMS. But today it’s unlikely that anyone will use these functions if there are instant messengers
- Synchronization with “clouds” and image hosting sites is well implemented. Directly from this application you can search for photos by tags, title
- Unlike other galleries and file managers at JustPictures! You cannot select a file shortcut with a long press. When you upload photos to your accounts, the program itself will be able to track updates and index new files
- JustPictures app! This is a simple and convenient image gallery with the ability to integrate with cloud services. But, at the time of writing this review, the application is found on Play Market failed. Although it is present on third-party catalogs
- Unlike JustPictures! QuickPic gallery is present in the Play Market. And, as the rating shows, it is one of the most popular utilities for Android smartphones and tablets. This application easily combines an organizer and an image editor. And, what is very important today, it is synchronized with cloud services
- QuickPic supports standard image files, GIF animations, and video files. In viewing mode, you can choose to display in a list, grid, or gallery view. This application has a very convenient explorer, thanks to which managing your photo library is very easy and convenient
- A great feature of QuickPic is hiding unused images. Initially, after indexing, this gallery will show all the images. If you do not want covers of music albums, books and some other images to be displayed in it, you can simply turn them off
- If you have a very large library of files, then in order for the application to work quickly and without freezing, you can activate the cache for preview images in the settings. For protection purposes personal information You can set a password for media files. After which they will become hidden from public access. But, you need to understand that if this application is deleted from the device’s memory, then hidden files will become visible again to everyone who gains access to the device
- In QuickPic, you can view EXIF information (geotags, format, etc.), and some data (date, etc.) can be edited.
- This alternative image gallery allows you to sort, rename, copy and move files. It is possible to create and work with folders, as well as the function of transferring files via Wi-Fi
- From cloud services and photo hosting sites, all popular ones are supported this moment portals Google Drive, Flickr, Dropbox, OneDrive and Google Photo. But at the moment there is no simple integration with social networks in QuickPic
- In F-Stop Media, you can display photos on the screen in a list, expanded list, grid, or large thumbnails. You can sort photos in this application by name and date. If folders are displayed, then by the number of images in them
- A great feature of F-Stop Media Gallery is the creation of smart albums. To do this, you can select folders that should be combined into an album. You can add and remove subdirectories within folders, as well as combine photos by date, tags and other parameters
- Like QuickPic, this application has a file protection feature. Using a password, you can block the display of folders. However, you cannot separately prohibit viewing files. And the defense, to put it mildly, is very shaky. When you uninstall the application, the folders become visible again
- In F-Stop Media Gallery you can perform standard operations on files: deleting, copying, etc. By long pressing on a file you can activate batch operations
- This gallery does not have its own image editor. But, it can be used as a shell for other programs. Including external editors
- This dedicated alternative gallery for Android allows you to store your photos securely using 128-bit AES encryption. Also, the protective function of the application is to automatically go into sleep mode when there is no activity.
- Files hidden using this application will not be accessible through the main gallery. And in order to unlock them you need to go to Secure Gallery - Gallery Lock and remove the password from the files. But, as is the case with other alternative galleries, when you uninstall the application, protected photos will again become visible through the main gallery
- In all other respects, except for file protection, the functionality of this gallery is quite limited. It is possible to view photos, and that’s probably all. You cannot move, delete or copy files
Gallery KK - Gallery ICS
Gallery KK - Gallery ICS application is an improved version of the standard Android galleries KitKat. Main feature This gallery has a built-in photo editor with the ability to apply quick filters. In addition, in such an editor you can crop the image and rotate it. It is possible to draw and trim videos.
Gallery KK - Gallery ICS has a well-implemented sorting of images by albums, meta tags, geopoints, etc.
Another alternative gallery that has many interesting features: file sharing, photo organizer, personalization, etc. The main function of MyRoll is to show “moments”, that is, display photos by date. At the same time, such “moments” can be edited, covers applied to them, exported to Facebook, sent by email, etc.
Cyanogen Gallery
For lovers of all kinds of bells and whistles, Photo Gallery 3D & HD will appeal to you. This 3D alternative gallery for Android devices has many interactive features. It supports many formats, including those that are not supported by the kernel operating system.
In the editor of this gallery you can crop and rotate the image. But otherwise, the functionality of the Photo Gallery 3D & HD application is not very rich.
Pictures
The main features of the Piktures image and video viewer are its great gesture support. The user can also resize images and sort photos into folders. It is worth noting the output of images with vertical rewind. Photos can be displayed by time or by shooting location.
Images can be sent to your Facebook accounts and WhatsApp, as well as GMail mail. There is no built-in editor, but the application supports external image editors.
Video. QuickPic - Gallery for Android
And again we publish you another “Our selection” of applications, and this time we will tell you about alternative galleries for Android. In our reviews, we try to look at the most popular and high-quality copies, talk about the pros and cons of each, and compare them with each other.
Today's review of the most popular applications for viewing images includes: QuickPic, Monte Gallery, F-Stop Media Gallery, Gallery KK - Gallery ICS And Carousel.
QuickPic
Monte Gallery
Monte Gallery– most likely the most functional alternative gallery that can be found in Google Play. Convenient organization of control elements, as well as automatic sorting into various categories will prevent you from getting confused in your own images. You can sort by: shooting time, date, location. In addition, if necessary, you can create your own filter.
Also, when viewing an image, you can add a “tag” to it, a small description, both text and audio (unusually), move the image to an album, or even edit it altogether, adding several built-in effects, changing brightness, adding contrast, or simply add a frame around the photo.
After creating an album, you can set a password on it, which is a good feature of the program, because you don’t always want someone to admire your personal life. In addition to the functions listed above, the Monte Gallery application has a user-friendly interface in which it is impossible to get confused, and its use cannot but please.
The application is distributed in Google Play only on a paid basis, and you can buy it for $1.29.
Pros:
- User-friendly interface;
- Enough fast work applications;
- Lots of settings;
- Built-in mini image editor.
- Calendar.
Minuses:
- Lack of Russian language.
F-Stop Media Gallery
F-Stop Media Gallery – good tool to view images and video files on your device, which may be a good replacement QuickPic. The application has a very clear and structured interface and boasts of its functionality.
If we take into account the general functionality of the application, we can highlight three main features: convenient viewing of images and video files, a structured interface with the Russian language, and the ability to set a password both for entire folders and for individual files. After you set a password for a photo, it stops being displayed in all galleries on your smartphone, be it a standard gallery or an alternative.
In addition to the above functionality, the application has the ability to create special albums that are different from the rest. The difference is that the pictures taken will be automatically placed in this album if they contain certain parameters, for example, a rating, shooting date, or even a tag.
Application F-Stop Media Gallery distributed in two versions. Free version, differs from the full one in the presence of advertising, and in the absence of the ability to create “subfolders”. That is, create an album within an album, but I don’t think this function can be called vital.
Pros:
Gallery KK - Gallery ICS– a gallery that will be familiar to all Android 4.0 owners. To a large extent, there is no point in installing this gallery for owners of Android 4.0 and higher because it is completely identical to the standard gallery used in new versions of the operating system Android systems. But if your device operates at lower Android versions, and you really liked the gallery, then you can easily download and install this application.
As for the functionality, there is nothing new or unusual here. We can also view photos, videos, edit images using the built-in editor, and share the results with friends via social media.
I would like to note the high and smooth speed of operation Gallery KK - Gallery ICS. The only unpleasant thing about this gallery is the presence of an advertising banner that remains even when viewing a photo. Otherwise, there simply cannot be any complaints about the program’s performance.
Pros:
- Convenient, familiar interface;
- Built-in mini-editor.
Minuses:
- There is no convenient sorting;
- The presence of an advertising banner that can be disabled only for money.
Carousel
Result:
To summarize, I would like to say that all the applications presented in today’s review are worthy of the maximum rating and can be used on your devices. In my opinion, the best of the presented ones is precisely Monte Gallery, but the choice will be yours in any case.
Gallery is the fastest growing gallery for Android and the first gallery for Android Wear.
"...a smart and well-designed replacement for your phone's built-in gallery"
TechCrunch
"...a smart app that shows you the best photos"
The Next Web
"But best feature Gallery is hidden from view: powerful system personalization learns to determine which photos are most important to you"
Business Insider
The only gallery included in Business Insider's 100 best apps peace. Gallery is a next-generation free photo gallery that completely replaces the basic program.
Gallery Features
ORDERING YOUR GALLERY
Automatic systematization of all photos and videos by event, date, time and place.
Gallery view displays all your photos and videos in a stylish, classic photo gallery.
The Moments view lets you see them in collages sorted by location, date, and event.
PROVIDING ACCESS
Easily share groups of photos and videos from your gallery with just one tap!
Share them on your favorite social networks, including WhatsApp, Facebook, G+, Line, Kakao and WeChat.
The easiest way to create Facebook photo albums on the fly!
HIGHLIGHTING THE BEST PHOTOS AND IDENTIFYING SIMILAR PHOTOS
Smart sorting allows you to create personalized albums, highlighting the best and finding the same photos in the gallery, and focuses the thumbnails on happy faces!
“Smart” notifications: Gallery will help you find photos from a recent trip abroad, from last year’s child’s birthday or other important event that were lost in your gallery.
SECURE PHOTO AND VIDEO STORAGE
If the gallery doesn't have backup copy- this is a bad gallery!
Integrate Gallery with Google Photos to use one gallery to view and manage all your photos and videos.
GALLERY ON YOUR WRIST
Gallery is the first photo gallery for smart watches. With Gallery on Android Wear you can:
view and delete photos from the gallery using a smart watch;
post photos on Facebook;
Access the latest photos in your gallery with one tap using photo notifications.
FAQ
Why give up the built-in gallery?
Gallery is the only photo gallery that does the work for you. No more endlessly scrolling through the gallery in search of the best memories. Gallery is the only gallery that learns your preferences as you use it.
How does Gallery work?
From a technical point of view, Gallery is significantly different from other similar applications. The Gallery Curation Engine (GCE) uses computer vision and big data to learn how to identify the best photos.
PERMISSIONS
About permissions
Calendar: Gallery requests calendar reading permissions to automatically title moments based on calendar events. The information is used solely for this purpose.
About privacy
The confidentiality of your data is important to us! Gallery does not copy or store your photos and videos. Only those photos and videos that you personally choose will be sent to our secure servers.
