{"id":58470,"date":"2020-06-11T13:07:27","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T13:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=58470"},"modified":"2023-02-17T09:56:07","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T09:56:07","slug":"fix-unfortunately-camera-has-stopped-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-unfortunately-camera-has-stopped-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix \u201cUnfortunately, Camera Has Stopped\u201d On Android"},"content":{"rendered":"

‘My Android phone’s Camera app throws error message, ‘Unfortunately, Camera has stopped’. It’s annoying as I am not able to use my phone’s camera because of this error. Is there any way to fix this.’<\/em><\/p>

Android Camera app error, ‘Unfortunately, Camera has stopped’<\/em> has bothered many users. Irrespective of the Android phone you are using, the error pops up anytime. Users have reported the Camera app error on Samsung Galaxy, Motorola, LG, HTC, Redmi Note and many other Android phones.<\/p>

Camera is the most used feature of any Android phone. Thus, any such error that prevents you to take pictures or videos from your mobile phone can be frustrating.<\/p>

Why Android camera stops working or shows error?<\/strong> <\/h2>

There could be many causes for the Android camera problem – from hardware malfunction to software conflict in the device. Many users reported, ‘Unfortunately, camera has stopped’<\/strong> or ‘camera crashing’<\/strong> error on Android when they used the mobile flashlight and camera app together. So there can be various reasons.<\/p>

Some common reasons for ‘Unfortunately camera has stopped’ error are:<\/strong><\/p>

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  • Low storage space in your phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Incomplete Android update<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bug or virus in the mobile<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Third-party apps installed on the phone<\/li>\n<\/ul>

    Here, in this post, we will share 10 methods that can fix ‘Unfortunately, camera has stopped’<\/strong> Android problem.<\/p>

    You can also use these methods to fix other Camera app issues and errors on Android device, such as<\/p>

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    • Error message ‘Warning: Camera Failed’<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Front\/ back camera not working on Android<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Mobile camera keeps stopping<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Camera app freeze or crashes, etc.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>

      The troubleshooting methods shared can be applied on any make and model of Android phone including Samsung, OnePlus, LG, Motorola, HTC, and others.<\/p>

      10 Methods to fix ‘Unfortunately, Camera has stopped’ Error on Android<\/strong><\/h2>
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      1. Restart the Camera<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Turn off\/ on the Android Device<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Update Android software<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Clear the Camera app cache files<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Clear the Camera Data Files<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Clear Cache & Data Files of Gallery App<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Use Safe Mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. Free up the space on your phone and SD card<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      9. Format Android SD card and reinsert<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      10. Factory reset your Android phone<\/li>\n<\/ol>

        Method 1: Restart the Camera<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

        Exit the camera app on your Android. Wait for few minutes and then tap on the Camera icon to restart the app. This should fix the error, ‘unfortunately camera has stopped working’<\/strong>.<\/p>

        The method is usually helpful when you have left your camera on for longer period or put it at standby mode. If the issue persists, try the next method to fix Android camera error.<\/p>

        Method 2: Turn off\/ on the Android Device<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

        Device restart is known to successfully fix several technical glitches. So turn off your mobile phone. Next, turn it on and after few minutes, click open the Camera app. The camera not working error on Android should be fixed.<\/p>

        Method 3: Update Android software<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

        Ignoring Android updates can lead to camera problems. Ensure that you are using the updated version of the Android software. Timely Android updates fix bugs and other issues in the device.<\/p>

        Steps to update Android software:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

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        • Connect your phone to Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Go to the Settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Click on About Device.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Tap Software update <\/strong>or System update.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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          \"Navigate
          Figure 1: Navigate to System update from Android Settings<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>
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          • Click on Check for Updates. <\/strong>Your phone automatically checks for updates and prompts you to install the latest update, if available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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            \"Check
            Figure 2: Check for updates button in Redmi Note 5 Pro<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>

            Method 4: Clear the Camera app cache files<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

            Every app on your Android phone has its cache files including the Camera. Over time, these cache files pile up on your Android occupying a large storage space. This ultimately affects the phone’s performance. So clear the cache files of your Camera app.<\/p>

            You can delete the cache data via apps manager of your Android phone settings. Although the navigation path to clear cache files may differ with your Android brand and model.<\/p>

            Steps to delete cache of your Camera app (in Redmi Note 5):<\/strong><\/p>

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            • Open Settings > Apps > Manage apps<\/strong> (or ‘Applications Manager in Samsung and Huawei, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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              \"Navigate
              Figure 3: Navigate to Manage apps from Settings on Android<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>
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              • Scroll down to Camera<\/strong> app and click on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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                \"Camera
                Figure 4: Camera app under Manage apps<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>
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                • At the bottom, click on ‘Clear data’<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • You will get two options ‘Clear all data’<\/strong> and ‘Clear cache’<\/strong>. Click on ‘Clear cache’<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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                  \"Navigate
                  Figure 5: Navigate to ‘Clear cache’ from Camera app settings<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>

                  Now open the Camera app. The ‘camera stopped working’<\/em> error should get resolved.<\/p>

                  Method 5: Clear the Camera Data Files<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

                  If deleting the Camera cache data doesn’t help, remove the app’s data files.<\/p>

                  Follow the same steps as above by navigating from Android Settings. Instead of ‘Clear cache’<\/strong> click on ‘Clear data’<\/strong> option.<\/p>

                  Note:<\/strong> Remember, clearing Camera app data will remove your Camera’s personal settings preferences. You can set the preferences again later.<\/p>

                  Steps to delete the app data files in Android:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

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                  1. Open Settings > Apps > Manage apps<\/strong> (or ‘Applications Manager’ in Samsung and Huawei phones etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Scroll down to Camera<\/strong> app and click on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. At the bottom, click on ‘Clear data’<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  4. In the next window, again select ‘Clear data’.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>