However, like all electronic devices, sometimes the technology doesn’t want to work right.
One frequently encountered error isCamera failed.
What does that mean exactly, and how can you fix it?
There are several potential causes and solutions.
Work through these steps for try the simpler solutions first.
Many issues that cause software errors can be addressed with a simple restart.
Arestart and resetare two very different things.
Restarting your phone simply powers it down and then starts it back up.
None of your apps, files, or options will be removed.
Check for system and app updates.
An outdated operating system or app can cause this camera error.
Power up in Safe Mode, then check to see if your camera works properly.
If it does, the problem could be a third-party app that conflicts with the camera software.
You may need to restart the phone after removing each app to ensure it’s completely deleted.
Third-party apps are a common cause of the Camera Failed error, so don’t skip this step.
reset the Camera’s app cache and storage data.
Remove and then reinsert the microSD card.
Reformatting a microSD card erases all the data on that card.
Turn off Smart Stay.
If nothing has worked up to this point, the last thing to try is a full factory reset.
Ensure the camera battery is fully charged before continuing.
Some of these steps could take several minutes to complete.
Press-and-hold thePowerbutton to turn off the camera.
Many issues that cause software errors can be fixed with a simple restart.
Shut down running processes that could be causing a camera conflict and then restart the camera.
To do this, go toSettings>equipment care>Memory.
Then, tapClean now.
Reformat the SD card.
Reformatting the card may patch up the issue.
Here’s how: Go toSettings>Storage>Memory>Format SD card.
A reformat will erase all of its data.
Restore the camera to its factory default controls.
This option is available inSettings>Apps>Camera>Camera configs>Reset configs.
VisitSamsung’s Digital Camera Supportpage for repair information.
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