If your Android camera is not working, the issue is usually caused by app cache problems, camera permissions, or a software bug. In most cases, clearing the camera app cache, checking permissions, restarting the phone, or updating the camera app fixes the issue. If the problem persists, you may need to reset camera settings or update the system software.
Android cameras may stop working due to many reasons. Sometimes the camera app crashes due to corrupted cache, sometimes it shows a black screen, and other times it refuses to focus or keeps freezing.
The most common causes include:
Let’s fix this step-by-step.
Restarting your phone is the simplest fix and works most of the time. It closes all running apps and refreshes system services.
If the camera works after restart, you’re good. If not, continue to the next fix.
Cached data can become corrupted and cause the camera to crash or show a black screen.
Clearing data will reset camera settings, but your photos will remain safe.
If the camera permission is blocked, the app won’t open or it will show a black screen.
After enabling permissions, the camera should work normally.
Third-party camera apps can interfere with the default camera, especially if they run in the background.
After disabling, try using the default camera app again.
Software updates include bug fixes and camera improvements. If your phone is outdated, the camera may stop working.
After updating, restart your phone and check the camera again.
A black screen usually happens when the camera app fails to start due to cache issues, permission problems, or third-party apps. Clearing cache and checking permissions usually fixes it.
Focus issues happen when the lens is dirty or the camera app is glitching. Clean the lens and clear camera cache to fix it.
No. Resetting camera data only clears settings and cache, not your photos.