How can I quickly launch the camera from the lock screen?

IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. Check the Applicable Products and Categories section of this article before starting these steps.

Solution
 

Note:  In the premium model of the following products, the Camera app function has been merged into Photography Pro basic mode.
(Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, Xperia PRO-I, Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 5 IV)

Overview of ways to quickly launch the camera from the lock screen

• Press the camera key
• Swipe the camera icon from the lock screen.
• Press the power key twice.

To launch the camera by pressing the camera key

If your device has a dedicated camera key, you can use it to quickly launch the camera. This feature is activated by default.

• When the screen is in sleep mode or from the lock screen, press and hold down the camera key until the camera launches.

You can adjust this feature so that the camera will both launch and capture a picture, or turn the feature off, by going into Photography Pro → Menu →  Launch with camera key → Off

To launch the camera by swiping the camera icon

1. To activate the screen, briefly press the power key. 
2. To launch the camera, swipe the camera icon upwards. 

Note: For the following products, to launch the camera, touch and hold (Camera icon) from the lock screen.
(Xperia 1 IV, Xperia 10 IV and Xperia 5 IV)

To launch the camera by pressing the power key twice

Android 12 or 13

1. Find and tap Settings → System → Gestures → Quickly open camera.
2. Toggle the slider on/off
3. When the screen is in sleep mode or from the lock screen, press the power key twice.

Android 11

1. Find and tap Settings → System → Gestures → Power key behaviour.
2. Tap Launch camera
3. When the screen is in sleep mode or from the lock screen, press the power key twice.