How to Fix Samsung Galaxy S22 Camera Not Working

The Galaxy S22 camera failing to open or producing errors is typically caused by a software glitch or corrupted cache. These fixes will get your camera working again.

Method 1: Restart the Phone

1. Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down together.
2. Tap Restart.
3. Wait for the phone to reboot.
4. Open the Camera app and test it.

Method 2: Clear Camera App Cache

1. Go to Settings > Apps.
2. Find and tap Camera.
3. Tap Storage.
4. Tap Clear cache.
5. Open the Camera app and check if it works.

Method 3: Check for Software Updates

1. Go to Settings > Software update.
2. Tap Download and install.
3. Install any available updates.
4. Camera bugs are frequently fixed in software patches.
5. Restart and test the camera.

Method 4: Test in Safe Mode

1. Press and hold the Power button until the power menu appears.
2. Long-press Power off until Safe mode appears.
3. Tap Safe mode to restart.
4. Open the Camera app — if it works, a third-party app is causing the conflict.
5. Restart normally and uninstall recently added apps to find the culprit.

Method 5: Reset All Settings

1. Go to Settings > General management > Reset.
2. Tap Reset all settings.
3. This resets system settings without deleting your data.
4. Reconfigure your preferences and test the camera.