How to troubleshoot Camera app errors-

Masud_Rana — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:16:27 GMT

If a 'Camera failed' warning appears on your screen, or if your device freezes or slows down while using the Camera app, please refer to the following guide to troubleshoot the issue.

Before you try the recommendations below, be sure to check if your device's software and related apps are updated to the latest version. To update your mobile device's software, follow these steps:

Step 1. Go to Settings > Software update.

Step 2. Tap on Download and install.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Reset Camera app

If you try to take pictures or videos using the Camera app but it keeps crashing or the 'Camera Failed' warning appears on your screen, resetting the Camera app may fix the problem. Please follow the steps below.

Step 1. Open Camera and select Settings.

Step 2. Select Reset settings.

Step 3. Tap Reset to reset the Camera app.

Force restart your device

If your device is still slow or freezes even after you reset the Camera app, try force restarting your device to resolve the issue.

Step 1. Turn off your device by holding down the Volume down key and Side key, then selecting Power off.

Step 2. Once the screen goes black, press and hold the Volume down key and Side key.

Step 3. When the Samsung logo appears on screen, release both fingers from the keys.

Note:

Your data and files will be preserved even if you force shut down your device.
Volume and Side key locations may vary depending on the device model.
Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

Go to Top

Re: How to troubleshoot Camera app errors-

cs_member10 — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 03:34:17 GMT

Dear Samsung Member,

Greetings from Samsung Customer Support!

As per your concern, we would request you to kindly perform the following steps to resolve your issue.

Reset the camera settings: Home screen tap on Camera>Settings>Reset settings>Reset.
Clear camera application data: Apps>Camera>Storage>Clear Data.
Check app cache: Settings > Apps > Camera> Storage > Clear Cache.

Check your device in safe mode: https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/safe-mode-on-samsung-phones/

Update the software if available: https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/samsung-galaxy-smartphone-how-to-update-software/

Reset your device: https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/samsung-galaxy-mobile-how-to-perform-a-factory-reset/

In case the issue still occurs please visit the service center for a physical inspection of your device. You can locate your nearest service center with this given link: https://www.samsung.com/in/support/service-center/

Warm Regards,
Samsung Customer Support

topic How to troubleshoot Camera app errors- in Tech Talk

How to troubleshoot Camera app errors-

If a 'Camera failed' warning appears on your screen, or if your device freezes or slows down while using the Camera app, please refer to the following guide to troubleshoot the issue.

Reset Camera app

Force restart your device

Re: How to troubleshoot Camera app errors-