My camera keeps saying camera failed. How do I fix it?

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imranalam1977 Rep: 181 1 1 1 · Answer 1 · 2016-05-21T01:28:00-07:00

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I was facing the same problem. what did was i just opened the back cover remove the battery and sim the replugged them again.

issue resolved

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thanks imranalam1977. tried most remedies, but none helped, until yours. Thanks again, my camera is now functioning.

07/12/2016 by Rejoice Iileka

Sukriya Imran bhai . Your suggestion worked .

07/17/2016 by rakeshsharmarn75

This is the only suggestion that worked. Thanks

08/09/2016 by Farida Nzilani

You're the best! Thanks a lot

08/14/2016 by Almer Estorque

Thank u imranalam my phone camera is now working ...........th nd alot

10/10/2016 by Sajo Bai

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ZFix @zfix Rep: 160.2k 320 191 242 · Answer 2 · 2014-11-07T04:33:58-07:00

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Hi,

- First of all try this: Open Camera app from the "Application manager" and do "Clear data", then restart the phone.

- Second: Do a Factory reset (of course save your data!).

- Third: Reinstall Android OS.

If this not help you, you have a hardware problem. You need to change the camera.

Also you can test the camera from the Hidden / Test menu.

Enter this code at the dealer: *#0*#

Samsung Galaxy S4 - Secret Codes, Service / Test Menu

Regards

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Wooow thnk u soo much

10/13/2017 by Isma Ziyard

i did rreplace the camera with a working one but that problem still exists

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samtaylor736 Rep: 571 5 5 · Answer 3 · 2016-03-19T09:31:42-07:00

In many cases, the 'camera failed' error occurs because the Camera app has got itself into a bit of a mess. You can often solve that with a fairly simple bit of housekeeping. Go into Settings > Applications Manager and then swipe left for All Apps. Scroll down to the Camera app and tap on it. Now tap on Force Stop, then Clear Cache, then Clear Data. Don’t worry: this won’t delete any of your photographs, but it will delete your camera’s settings so you’ll need to set those again. Reboot your phone and see if that worked.

If it didn’t, step two is to clear the cache partition. To do that, turn off your phone and then press and hold Volume Up, Power and Home. Once the phone vibrates, let go of Power but keep the other two buttons pressed. Once you see the Android Recovery screen, navigate to Wipe Cache Partition using the volume down key and use Power to select it. This won’t delete your data but it should reset the app’s cache, which should solve the problem.

Nothing? Time for the nuclear option: a factory reset. Make sure you take backups of anything you need first, as this will return your phone to factory-fresh condition without any of your stuff on it.

Still no joy? Dump the app altogether and try the excellent Google Camera (KitKat or later required) or one of the many wonderful third-party camera apps out there. Read the reviews carefully though: some camera apps are better than others. There's no point in installing a duffer.