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When using the following code to select a picture from my gallery, I also have the option to take a new picture, when I do it saves it (in the default image gallery) and I can select that image. 

Intent intent = new Intent();
        intent.setType("image/*");
        intent.setAction(Intent.ACTION_GET_CONTENT);
        startActivityForResult(
                Intent.createChooser(intent, "Select Picture"),
                PICK_IMAGE);

My ultimate goal is to have two options "select from gallery" and "take picture". My question - is there a way to boot the camera automatically via the above Intent, possibly with some extras?

And I don't mean using the camera intent:

Intent intent = new Intent("android.media.action.IMAGE_CAPTURE");

While testing with the camera intent I have been running into two main bugs: Ok button bug and the small image return, so I was wondering if my other method is possible. Probably not, but its worth a shot..?

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  • Eh, the more I think about it - its probably a horrible idea because they won't have the "select image by clicking ok" functionality. Still curious if its possible though. – bMon Mar 11 '11 at 00:07
  • Hmm..I guess its not doable. Back to IMAGE_CAPTURE, good, great, grand, wonderful - no yelling on the bus! – bMon Mar 11 '11 at 21:06

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As far as I know, the answer is no. The best method is getting the Intent intent = new Intent("android.media.action.IMAGE_CAPTURE"); to play nicely. Even if it were possible, the user interaction would be unintuitive and confusing as there would be no "accept photo" button/interaction.

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