The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro come with advanced camera features designed to help you take the perfect shot, including the built-in camera timer. While helpful for group photos and hands-free shooting, sometimes you want instant capture without waiting for a countdown. That’s when turning off the camera timer becomes essential.
Disabling the timer on your iPhone 17 / 17 Pro lets you snap photos quickly and avoid missing important moments. Whether you’re taking fast-action shots or spontaneous selfies, turning off the delay gives you more control and speed while shooting.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to easily turn off the camera timer on your 17 Pro in just a few taps. Follow the steps below to switch back to instant photo capture anytime you need.
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How To Turn OFF Camera Timer On iPhone 17 & 17 Pro
Launch the Camera app on your iPhone.
Swipe up on the Photo shooting mode to reveal more camera options. Tap the Timer icon (clock symbol).

Select Off to disable the timer.

Turning off the camera timer is quick and simple, especially when you want to capture moments instantly without waiting for a countdown.