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How to Fix Camera Failed on Samsung Galaxy Devices

We've heard many reports of the "Warning: Camera failed" error message on Android devices, and it seems to be the most common among Samsung owners. The good news is that while it's annoying, it's probably more of a software issue than a bug Your camera is.How to Fix Camera Failed on Samsung Galaxy Devices.

Part 1. Fix 'Camera Failed' on Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+

Part 2. Fix 'Camera Failed' on Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

Part 3. Fix 'Camera Failed' on Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge

Part 4. Fix 'Camera Failed' on Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 Edge

Part 5. Fix 'Camera Failed' on Samsung Galaxy S5

Part 6. Fix 'Camera Failed' on Samsung Galaxy S3 or S4

You can jump to the part you are interested in or follow us to check all the methods one by one.

The steps outlined below are not difficult or time consuming, but you should make sure your device's battery is sufficiently charged before attempting them. Oftentimes, when the battery level is too low, the camera will not work, so it's worth ruling this out. before trying anything else. In most cases, these solutions won't lose any photos or data from your device, but we recommend backing up anything you don't want to lose, especially if you get to the point where you need one

Factory settings reset

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How to Fix 'Camera Error' on Android: Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+

Even the latest iteration of the Samsung Galaxy S flagships isn't immune to this bug, which is made even more frustrating by the awesome (and expensive) camera gear on the Galaxy S9 and S9+. First things first. Just try restarting your phone and making sure Make sure your apps are up to date by opening the Google Play Store and checking My apps & games.

How to backup and restore Samsung Galaxy S9

Clear the camera app cache

1. Open Settings > Apps2.Find and tap the Camera app3.Tap Storage4.Select Clear cache

Clear camera app data

1. Open Settings > Apps2.Find and tap the Camera app3.Tap Storage4.Select Clear data

Boot into Safe Mode

Sometimes a third-party camera app can cause problems with the default camera app. Booting into safe mode (which disables third-party software) is the best way to determine if the problem is caused by a third-party camera app .You can then uninstall the problem app to solve the problem.1.Turn off the device completely.2.Hold until the logo appears3.Once the logo appears, release the power button and press and hold Volume down button4.Release the button when Safe mode appears at the bottom of the device screen

Clean up system memory

1. Turn off the device2.Press and hold the volume up button, the Bixby button and the power button3.When the screen says No commands appears, tap the screen4.Highlight with Volume keys wipe the cache partition and select it with the power button5.Select Yes to confirm

Factory settings reset

A factory reset will restore the device to its default software, which will remove all your data and files. So make sure you have a backup copy before trying this.

1. Turn off the device2.Press and hold the volume up button, the Bixby button and the power button3.When the screen that says No commands appears, tap the screen4.Use the Volume keys to highlight wipe data/factory reset and use the power button to select it5.Select Yes to confirm

How to Fix 'Camera Error' on Android: Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a close relative of its predecessor, the Galaxy S7, so you should also try the steps for the S7 first to see if the camera error problem gets fixed. If that doesn't work, there are the following additional methods you can use can try to fix this problem on Galaxy S8:

How to backup and restore Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus

● Sometimes outdated apps can cause this problem. Make sure all apps on your device are updated. Go to Google Play Store and open "My Apps & Games" to check which apps are updated and which ones are updated should. After updating the apps, check if the camera issue is resolved.

● Boot Galaxy S8 into Safe Mode. First, turn off the device completely. Next, press and hold the power button until the Samsung logo appears on the screen. Then, press and hold the volume down button until the phone finishes restarting and you will see "Safe Mode" in the lower-left corner of the screen. If the "Camera failed" error doesn't appear in Safe Mode, a third-party app is causing the problem. Uninstall apps one by one until you find the culprit, beginning with with those installed right before the camera failure.

How to Fix 'Camera Failed' on Android: Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge

Follow all these steps in order until one of them fixes your phone's camera issue:

How to backup and restore Samsung Galaxy S7

● Reboot the phone.

● If the restart doesn't work, clear the camera app's cache and data from Settings > Applications > Application manager > Camera app. Then tap Force stop and go to the Storage menu, where you select Clear data and Clear cache .

● If wiping the camera app data and cache didn't work, wipe your cache partition. Turn off the phone, press and hold the Power, Home and Volume Up buttons at the same time until the Samsung logo appears on the screen and the phone enters recovery mode. Use the volume down button to scroll to Wipe Cache Partition and then press the power button to begin. When finished, boot your phone new.

● If none of that works, the problem is probably related to Smart Stay. Some users have reported that there seems to be a software error when launching the rear camera, but only when this feature is enabled, probably because Smart Stay is already using the front camera, to detect when you're looking at the screen so it stays on. Go to your phone's display settings menu and disable Smart Stay to temporarily fix the problem. The long-term fix for this, according to Samsung, is to make sure your phone is up to date as the software issue has already been fixed in one of the updates.

How to Fix 'Camera Error' on Android: Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge

Reports of 'camera error' errors on the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are rare, but some users are experiencing them. In most cases, the problem seems to be a third-party app messing things up, so booting in safe mode the way to test this:

How to backup and restore Samsung Galaxy S6/S5/S4

How to Fix Camera Failed on Samsung Galaxy Devices

● Turn off your phone. ● Press and hold the power button and release it when the Samsung logo appears and press and hold the volume down button instead. ● Your phone should now restart in safe mode.

If camera works in this modHow to fix 'camera failed' on Android: Samsung Galaxy S5

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S5, we have good news and bad news about this one. The good news is that it is very likely that the camera failure has the same cause and solution(s) as the S3 and S4. The bad news is that there is a small chance that your device actually has a hardware failure. A limited number of S5 devices suffered from faulty cameras.

How to backup and restore Samsung Galaxy S6/S5/S4

First, follow the steps above, but if none of those work, you may need to speak to your retailer, carrier, or Samsung itself, depending on who you bought the S5 from. You may have a hardware or firmware issue mode doesn't work, then you could do it. Don't go to your dealer just yet: try the steps above first. In many cases, a factory reset can give your device the kick it needs to solve the camera problem.

How to Fix Camera Failed on Android: Samsung Galaxy S3 or Samsung Galaxy S4

In many cases, the camera failed error occurs because the camera app has messed itself up. You can often solve this with a fairly simple household chore.

How to backup and restore Samsung Galaxy S6/S5/S4

● Go to Settings > Application manager, then swipe left for All apps. ● Scroll down to the Camera app and tap on it. ● Now tap Force Stop, then Clear Cache, then Clear Data. ● Don't worry: That won't delete any of your photos, but your camera's settings will be erased, so you'll have to set them again. ● Restart your phone and see if this worked.

If not, step two is to wipe the cache partition. To do that:

● Turn off your phone, then press and hold Volume Up, Power, and Home. ● When the phone vibrates, release Power but keep the other two buttons pressed. ● Once you see the Android recovery screen, navigate with . To Wipe Cache Partition Press the Volume Down key and select it with Power. ● This will not delete your data, but should reset the app's cache, which should fix the problem.

Nothing? Time for the nuclear option: a

Factory settings reset

.Make sure you

Make backups of everything you need

First, since this will restore your phone to factory fresh condition without your belongings on it.

How to Fix Camera Failed on Samsung Galaxy Devices

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