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As mentioned earlier, there are multiple factors causing camera malfunctions on Android phones. It could be due to insufficient storage space, camera app incompatibility with third-party software you've installed on the system. Check out Mytour's article below to learn how to fix the issue.
Method 1: Restart your Android phone
Restarting your Android device can help resolve a variety of issues, including camera malfunctions. Follow the steps below to restart your Android phone:
Step 1: First, press and hold the Power button on your Android phone.
Step 2: At this point, a pop-up window will appear on the screen. Here, find and select the Restart / Reboot option and wait for the restart process to complete. Then, check if the camera on your Android phone is working.
Method 2: Remove the battery from your Android phone
If your Android phone uses a removable battery, try powering off the device, then remove the battery and wait for a few minutes. Reinsert the battery and check if the camera on your phone is working.
Method 3: Force stop the camera
Follow the steps below to force stop the camera and fix camera issues on your Android phone:
Step 1: First, open the Settings app on your Android phone.
Step 2: Find and select the Apps or Manage Apps option, depending on your device. Then, scroll down to find and select the Camera app.
Finally, check if the camera on your Android phone is working.
Method 4: Clear camera data and cache
If the above methods didn't work, the next troubleshooting solution is to clear the data and cache of the camera app.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your Android phone =>Apps.
Step 2: Find and select the Camera app. Then, select Clear Cache and Clear Data.
Step 3: Restart your Android phone, then try reopening the camera to see if it's working.
Method 5: Reset all app preferences
Another way to fix camera malfunctions on your Android phone is to reset all app preferences.
Step 1: Access the Settings app on your phone =>Apps or Apps manager, depending on your device.
Step 2: Find and select All Apps, then locate and select the menu icon in the top right corner =>Reset App Preferences.
Method 6: Uninstall third-party camera apps
As mentioned earlier, the cause of camera malfunctions on Android phones may be conflicts with third-party camera apps and software.
Try uninstalling third-party camera apps and software you've installed on your phone and check if the camera is working.
Method 7: Reset Android phone to manufacturer's default settings
If none of the above methods are feasible, the last resort solution to fix the issue is to reset your Android phone to the manufacturer's default settings.
Note: this method will erase all data and settings on your phone, so Mytour recommends you to back up your data to avoid potential data loss.
There are 2 ways to reset your Android phone to its original manufacturer's default settings:
+ From Recovery Menu
Step 1: Power off your Android device.
Step 2: Press and hold both the Power button + Volume Down button simultaneously.
Step 3: Use the Volume button to navigate to the Factory Reset option, use the Power button to select the option and confirm.
+ From System Settings
Step 1: Open the Settings app.
Step 2: In the Personal section, select Backup and reset.
Step 3: Choose Factory data reset and confirm.
Here are some ways to fix camera malfunctions on Android phones. If you have any questions or need further assistance, such as How to fix camera issues on Snapchat, feel free to leave your comments below the article.
