Karl
I would like to use “Open Camera” for the shots, and unfortunately my Samsung Galaxy phone (SM-A166B/DS/Galaxy A16) with Android 15 does not allow me to change the default application for taking photos. It forces me to use Samsung's “Camera.”
So in QField if I activate the “Use native camera” option, “Camera” is always used. Android never displays the “Always/Once” dialog to select another app.
Based on an AI search, QField triggers the Android ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE intent, which uses Samsung's non-adjustable setting.
⚠️ Consequence
On these devices, users have no way of choosing their preferred photo taking application for use with QField.
💡 Feature request
Add an option in QField to explicitly select which camera application to use when the “Use native camera” option is enabled, for example:
  • either via an application selector in the QField parameters (list of apps capable of managing ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE)
  • or by allowing you to manually enter the name of the package of a third-party camera application (e.g. org.opencamera).
✅ Benefits
  1. Allow users on Samsung/One UI (and other manufacturers that lock photo intent) to use QField with the application of their choice.
  2. Beyond the problem that concerns me, it would allow me to configure a “fleet” of QField projects with an environment of well-defined applications without forcing the various users to change the default settings of their phones.
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