Open Photo Mode
Opens the default Photo mode in the Camera app.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20Photo%20Mode
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20Photo%20Mode
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open Photo Mode”
end tell
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