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How to Fix Camera App Doesn’t Work Properly in Snapchat

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The major features of Snapchat, including Snaps, require that it be authorized to use the camera of a device. As Snapchat is a camera app, users might be presented with error messages if no permissions are granted. To take snaps, enable video chats, and add friends using a Snapcode, the app requires access to the camera on a device. Fixing the issue is usually as simple as granting the right permissions. As Snapchat is a camera app, users might be presented with error messages if no permissions are granted. To take snaps, enable video chats, and add friends using a Snapcode, the app requires access to the camera on a device. Fixing the issue is usually as simple as granting the right permissions.

In recent months, Android and iOS app permissions have become a hot topic as Google and Apple seek to give users greater control over what data apps can access and how that data is used. The most recent example of this was the rollout of the new iOS Privacy Labels, which require app developers to make clear how data is accessed before an app may be downloaded and installed. Management of these permissions is important, but disabling some can limit an app’s functionality.

Snapchat displays the message “Snapchat is a camera” if it does not have access to the device’s camera. To remove the message and gain full functionality of the app, the user will need to grant camera permissions. To do this, simply click on the “Open Settings” (or “Turn On”) button that’s presented with the message, and then make sure camera permissions are enabled. If you do not see the message at the time, the same permissions can be enabled through the device’s settings, both on Android and iOS.

Here Is How You Can Grant Snapchat Camera Permissions

On Android

  • To use this method, you will need to go into your phone’s settings.
  • Go to your phone’s settings.
  • Navigate to the ‘Snapchat’ app or search in the app settings.
  • Click on the Open the Camera option.
  • On the page, enable the ‘camera’ option.
  • Click on the Photos option on the previous page.
  • In ‘Photos’, select ‘Read and write’.
  • Snapchat would then be able to access the camera.

On iOS

  1. First, go to the Settings app.
  2. Tap Snapchat at the bottom of the page.
  3. Activate the camera option (green means it is on or allowed).