Video Filters Vanish from the One UI 8.5 Camera
With One UI 8.5, Samsung’s stock Camera app no longer offers live filters in Video mode, even at the familiar 1080p settings where they used to work. Previously, filters were available at Full HD 30fps and 60fps, though not in 4K. After the update, that toggle has disappeared on devices like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Z Fold 6, and Z Fold 7, and users running the One UI 9 beta on newer flagships report the same behavior. The filters button remains present in Photo mode, but switching over to Video now shows no such option at all. Samsung has not clearly explained whether this is a deliberate simplification or a lingering bug, yet the fact that the feature is missing across both stable One UI 8.5 and the One UI 9 beta strongly suggests an intentional decision to streamline the One UI 8.5 camera experience.
Why Samsung Might Be Simplifying the Camera Experience
Samsung appears to be aiming for a more unified, less cluttered camera interface across its Galaxy lineup. Removing live video filters is likely part of this broader simplification, especially as the company leans into more advanced capture tools like Log video and LUT-based color grading for enthusiasts. Instead of quick, playful filters at capture time, Samsung is pushing users toward post-processing in Samsung Studio and more technical controls in Pro Video. This aligns with its strategy of keeping the default camera UI approachable for casual users while offloading deeper customization to companion apps and editors. The trade-off is that everyday creators lose an instant, in-viewfinder way to stylize clips, forcing them to adopt a slightly more complex workflow if they want the same level of creative flair in their One UI 8.5 camera footage.
Galaxy Camera Workarounds: How to Get Filters Back in Your Videos
If you relied on Samsung’s live video filters, there are a few Galaxy camera workarounds. The simplest is to shoot normally, then open your clip in Samsung Studio, where you can apply one of 13 built-in filters or download eight additional Samsung-made options from the Galaxy Store. You can also explore dozens of third-party filter packs there. The downside is that applying filters in post can compress your footage, as shown by a 4K HDR 60fps file shrinking from 467MB to 334MB after processing. Another option is a partial in-camera trick: choose a filter in Photo mode and then long-press the shutter to record a video. This still carries over the chosen look, though it’s less intuitive and not as flexible as the old dedicated Video filters toggle.
Using Log Video and LUTs for More Advanced Creative Control
For users willing to go beyond simple filters, One UI 8.5 introduces a more professional route: Log video plus Cinematic LUT profiles in Pro Video mode. Debuting with the Galaxy S26 Ultra and currently available on the Galaxy S24 series and newer models, this setup lets you capture flatter, more dynamic footage and then apply creative color grades afterward. You can load Samsung’s own Cinematic LUTs in the built-in editor or export your Log clips to software like DaVinci Resolve for more advanced grading. While this approach is more technical and time-consuming than tapping a filter icon, it offers far greater control over contrast, saturation, and mood. In effect, Samsung is nudging power users to replace simple, live video filters with a more robust, cinema-style workflow in the One UI 8.5 camera.
Camera Assistant App Brings Flagship Controls to Mid‑Range Galaxy Devices
Alongside these changes, Samsung is expanding the Camera Assistant app to many more phones and tablets with One UI 8.5, giving mid-range and budget devices access to previously flagship-only camera controls. Camera Assistant, available via Good Lock or the Galaxy Store, sits on top of the default One UI 8.5 camera and lets you tweak automatic lens switching, adjust picture and video softening, add extra zoom shortcuts, and fine-tune autofocus behavior. You can also toggle Auto HDR, enable HDR10+ video recording, and control how many frames the timer captures. Newly supported models include the Galaxy A34, A35, A36, M34, M35, M36, and several Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S9, and Tab S10 variants, including FE, Plus, and Ultra editions. While it does not restore live video filters, Camera Assistant compensates by delivering deeper, flagship-level control over how your Galaxy camera behaves.