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Last updated on: 2026-08-30
Android Apps > Photography > Remote Release
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Remote Release

1.33
Chainfire
4.08
889 reviews
100,000+
Downloads
Free

Remote release cable replacement app for Canon EOS

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4.08 · 889 reviews · 100,000+ downloads
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About Remote Release

Remote Release is a photography app developed by Chainfire.

How many times has Remote Release been downloaded?

Remote Release has been downloaded 300 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 2 times.

What is the rating of Remote Release?

Remote Release is rated 4.08 out of 5 stars, based on 890 ratings.

Is Remote Release free?

Remote Release is free to download. The APK download size is 431.89 kB. The latest version available is 1.33. The last update was on November 8, 2016.

What are the requirements for Remote Release?

Remote Release requires Android 2.2+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play December 2011.

Description
Remote Release allows you to "remote release" your Canon EOS DSLR from your Android device with only a USB cable.

Wi-Fi support is also present, if your camera supports Wi-Fi or you are using a go-between like the MR3040 - see further details on the DSLR Controller website ( http://dslrcontroller.com/ ) on how to setup the Wi-Fi connection.

*** PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION ***

*** IF YOUR DEVICE IS NOT COMPATIBLE THIS IS NOT MY OR THE SOFTWARES FAULT - YOUR PHONE IS MISSING NEEDED SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE ! ***

Remote releasing is using a remote control to activate the shutter of the camera. This is to prevent shaking the camera, and is often used with bulb shots and/or tripods.

This app is the little (free) brother of DSLR Controller; see http://dslrcontroller.com/ and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.dslrcontroller

Remote Release also has a discussion thread on XDA-Developers.com:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369684

---- Features ----

- Activate the camera's shutter button from your phone over USB, just like using a remote release cable
- Enable/Disable Auto-Focus *
- Support for bulb shots (hold shutter button) *
- Support for continuous shooting (hold shutter button) *

* Depends on camera model. Requires a DryOS based camera. See DSLR Controller's device compatibility page ( http://dslrcontroller.com/devices.php )

---- Requirements ----

- An Android device with an ARMv7-A or newer CPU architecture (virtually all 1ghz+ devices)
- Supported Canon EOS DSLR

When connecting over USB:
- Not rooted: Android 3.1 or higher with USB host kernel+API support **
- Rooted: Android 2.3.1 or higher with USB host kernel support **
- The correct USB adapter, if applicable

** USB host kernel support can usually be determined by connecting a USB stick to your device, and seeing if the device recognizes it.

---- Devices ----

Please see DSLR Controller's supported devices page ( http://dslrcontroller.com/devices.php ) for device compatibility information.

----- Usage -----

-- Getting started --

- Install the application.
- Connect your camera to the phone/tablet, and turn it on. Half-press the shutter button if it was already on.
- If a popup comes up that offers to open Remote Release, press it, and move on to "Operation" below.
- If a popup does not come up, manually start Remote Release. A Superuser popup should appear, click allow. If this took more than a few seconds, Remote Release will complain it cannot find a camera, regardless if you have one connected or not. Exit the app, half-press the shutter button on the camera, then restart the app.
- If a popup appears that tells you your device is not compatible, this is the end of the line for you.

-- Operation --

After you have connected your camera and started the app, the app will show you the following:

- Camera model
- Current shutter setting (depending on camera mode)
- Current aperture setting (depending on camera mode)
- Current ISO setting (depending on camera mode)
- Current drive mode setting

Below that you will see three buttons:

- Auto-Focus button
- Shutter button
- Button to open DSLR Controller in the Market

If your lens is set to Auto-Focus and you are using a DryOS based camera, you can use the Auto-Focus button to select if focusing is triggered by pressing the shutter button. By default it is, but it is not always desired. If your lens is set to Manual-Focus, this setting has no effect.

Pressing the shutter button will take a picture on your camera. If the camera is set to bulb mode or to continuous shooting, press-and-hold the shutter button - the bulb/continuous capture will stop once you remove your finger from the screen.

Recent changes:
Update DSLR library to latest version
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More data about Remote Release

Price Free to download
Total downloads 300 thousand
Recent downloads 2
Rating 4.08 based on 890 ratings
Ranking Not ranked
Version 1.33
APK size 431.9 KB
Number of libraries 0
Designed for Android 2.2+
Suitable for Everyone
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Comments on Remote Release for Android

★★★★★ Worked a charm. I used a Pixel XL, with the supplied USB C to USB A adaptor, into the mini USB socket on my Canon D60.
★★★★★ works on my Canon 5D mark ii and Sony Xperia T2 with Lollipop Android OS. First time it doesnt work but i resolve the problem by changing the USB cable to my camera, looks like the cheap one is not work or maybe not compatible
★★★★★ Works well. I tried it out with my Huawei P10 with A MICRO USB OTG and MICRO USB to USB C adapter into Canon 650D and it worked! Had to try a couple of different OTG cables (I had anyway). Super happy. Many thanks!
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★★☆☆☆ Nexus 7 (2013) won't work! I've read other reviews about the Nexus 7 not recognizing the camera. I'm really sad about this because I really wanted this to work, but I guess the rumors are true. If you have a nexus 7 or Nexus 7 2013, beware. The only thing the developers stated was that it was the devices fault. This is a major bug and I like to see some movement to have it fixed
★★☆☆☆ Samsung galaxy S7 & Canon 7D Mk II wifi. connection possible via wifi. All of camera buttons disabled just the shutter release on phone is active. probably some SW bug still there.
★★☆☆☆ Doesn't work. It detects my camera, but it tells me to turn my camera on / off and reconnect then restart the app. It detects it again and does the same thing. Either that or the screen just stays black.
★★☆☆☆ Bulb mode doesn't work. Even if the shutter is set to Bulb mode on canon 600d, the photo is taken in normal shutter. The app is installed on moto-G. Everything else works fine except for bulb mode.

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