How to Fix Galaxy S26 Camera App Crashing After Update

If the Galaxy S26 Camera app closes by itself after a recent update, the issue is usually caused by corrupted camera data, unstable third-party apps, or leftover system cache from the firmware install. The steps below are arranged from fastest fixes to deeper system cleanup so you can stop the crashing without skipping the common causes.

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Fix #1: Force stop Camera and restart the Galaxy S26

This clears the current camera process and is the fastest way to break a repeat crash loop.

1. Open Settings > Apps > Camera.
2. Tap Force stop.
3. Restart the phone.
4. Open Camera again.
5. Check whether photo and video capture work normally.

Fix #2: Clear Camera storage

When camera data is damaged after an update, the app can crash every time it loads saved settings.

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Camera.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap Clear cache.
4. Tap Clear data.
5. Launch Camera again and test it.

Fix #3: Update Samsung camera components and related apps

Samsung often ships fixes for camera modules through the Galaxy Store.

1. Open Galaxy Store.
2. Update Camera, Camera Assistant, and Expert RAW if they appear.
3. Open the Play Store.
4. Install any pending app updates.
5. Restart the phone after the updates finish.

Fix #4: Free up storage and check for overheating

The Camera app can crash if storage is nearly full or the device becomes too warm during launch.

1. Open Settings > Device care.
2. Verify that enough storage is available.
3. Close heavy apps running in the background.
4. Remove the case temporarily if the phone feels hot.
5. Wait a few minutes and test Camera again.

Fix #5: Use Safe Mode

If the app works in Safe Mode, a third-party app is probably triggering the crash.

1. Open the power menu.
2. Touch and hold Power off.
3. Select Safe mode.
4. Open Camera and test it.
5. If the crash stops, uninstall recently installed camera, editor, social, or performance apps.

Fix #6: Wipe cache partition

This removes temporary system files that can break app behavior after a major update.

1. Power the phone off.
2. Boot to Recovery Mode.
3. Select Wipe cache partition.
4. Confirm the selection.
5. Reboot and check the Camera app again.

Fix #7: Reset all settings or perform a factory reset

If the Camera app still crashes, the update may have damaged a deeper system setting.

1. Open Settings > General management > Reset.
2. Tap Reset all settings.
3. Test the Camera app.
4. If the issue remains, back up your data.
5. Perform a factory reset and test the camera before restoring everything.