Camera Not Working On Hangouts, Video Calls Fail
Some users reported that video calls fail because of the camera not working on Hangouts. This can be a big issue if you want to set up a video meeting with a colleague or friend as you may be able to see them but they can’t see you. While it can be a very annoying problem, it’s actually pretty easy to fix.
In this post, I will guide you in troubleshooting your Android phone that cannot make video calls using Google Hangouts due to a camera problem. We will try to look into all possibilities and then rule them out one after another until we can figure out what the problem really is and hopefully fix it. So continue reading as we may be able to help.
Camera Not Working On Hangouts
However, if for some reason the problem occurs every now and then, or if the solutions above failed to fix the issue, then the best thing you can do about it is to uninstall Hangouts and then reinstall it.
Doing so will remove all installation files including possibly corrupt cache and data files, and you can rest assured that you’re using the latest version. Here’s how you uninstall and reinstall the app:
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to pull up the app drawer.
- Go to the screen where the Hangouts app is located.
- Tap and hold on its icon until options show.
- Tap Uninstall and confirm it.
- Once the app is successfully uninstalled, launch the Play Store.
- Search for ‘hangouts’ and tap the Hangouts app.
- Tap Install and wait until the phone has finished installing the app.
And that’s pretty much what you need to do if you can’t make video calls because of the camera not working on Hangouts.
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