Samsung Galaxy S7 Camera Error - Solved

When you open the Camera app on your Samsung Galaxy S7, the following error may appear on the screen: Warning! Camera error. This error message is unfortunately very ugly, because it could prevent the taking of photos or videos.

The reason for the camera error message can be different and cause hardware or software failure. Here we give you tips on how to fix camera error on Samsung Galaxy S7 or find out if the camera module is faulty.

Solution 1: Restart your Samsung Galaxy S7

Often the camera error is related to Android software. That's why we always recommend turning off the smartphone once and then restarting it. The characterized system files are then reloaded, which means that the error may have been resolved by this procedure. If that doesn't help, please try the following suggested solution:

Solution2: Reset Samsung Galaxy S7 camera app

Now you need to reset the Android camera app on your Samsung Galaxy S7. It works with Android application manager. To open it on your device, start from your home screen and type:

Menu --> Settings --> Applications --> Application Manager --> "All Applications" drop-down menu. Now look in this list for the following entry: "Camera" Have you found the entry, tap on it and the application information will open. In this place you will see several buttons that you need to press in the following order:

Force stop

Now open "storage", then select:

Clear cache

Erase data

Note: Settings such as resolution, flash mode, etc. are reset by this action! It does not delete photos or videos. Have you hit all three restart buttons on your Samsung Galaxy S7. Opens after restarting the camera app in Android. The camera bug should be gone and your camera should be fully operational again.

Solution 3: Samsung Galaxy S7 Camera Module Fault - Test

You need to open the service menu of your Samsung Galaxy S7.

This is described in the following instructions.

Open service menu

Here you will find the "Mega Cam" button. Tap it and you will now hopefully see an image from the camera. If not, your camera module is unfortunately faulty. If the camera works fine in this service test menu, everything is fine and there has already been a serious issue with the Android camera app.

A factory reset will then provide a solution. If your camera is defective, get money back guarantee or warranty service.

Now you know what to do when you open the Samsung Galaxy S7 camera app with the error “Camera error! Attention!".