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Access camera from FileOpenPicker on Windows Phone 10

I'm displaying the photos gallery with the following code:

FileOpenPicker openPicker = new FileOpenPicker();
openPicker.ViewMode = PickerViewMode.Thumbnail;
openPicker.SuggestedStartLocation = PickerLocationId.PicturesLibrary;
openPicker.FileTypeFilter.Add(".jpg");
openPicker.FileTypeFilter.Add(".jpeg");
openPicker.FileTypeFilter.Add(".png");
filePicker.PickSingleFileAndContinue();

In Windows Phone 8.1 the FileOpenPicker is showing the camera button in the ApplicationBar.

When using the same code for Windows Phone 10 a confirm and cancel button is shown instead of the camera.

How do I show the camera button as in 8.1?

Solution

  • Tapping Choose location in the ApplicationBar will prompt you with a list of supported apps for photos, including the camera.

    Even though I find this less prominent (and weird localisation) than Windows Phone 8.1, I guess this is the way to go to launch the camera.