Although Samsung Galaxy phones are considered some of the most advanced models by users, it can happen that the camera gives problems. If the lens takes too long to focus on the image or if it takes too long to shoot after you hit the Capture key, there are some potential solutions. Causes can be software problems or excessive use of memory. If you also feel that your Samsung Galaxy's camera is too slow, you can try to fix the problem yourself before taking your mobile to an authorized service center.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Restart the Device
Step 1. Press and hold the Power button on your phone
A menu will appear.
Step 2. Hit the "Restart" option from the menu
The device will turn off and turn on again after a few seconds. Wait for the operation to complete, when the home screen appears and the upload is complete.
Step 3. Test the camera
Press the image capture application built into Android, which usually has a simple icon that looks like a camera; the camera will open. Point the lens at an object, then press Capture on the screen. If you still notice slowdowns, try another method.
Method 2 of 4: Change the Camera Settings
Step 1. Open the mobile phone camera
You can do this by pressing the camera icon on the home screen or in the app drawer.
Step 2. Press the gear icon
You will find it in the upper left corner of the screen. A menu will open.
Step 3. Disable "Image Stabilization"
Press the item to disable this feature.
Step 4. Take a photo
Point the lens at an object, then press the Capture button on the screen. If you still notice slowdowns, try another method.
Method 3 of 4: Clean the Cache
Step 1. Enter the Device Settings menu
Look for the app with the gear icon on the home screen or app drawer, then press it. The mobile settings page will open.
Step 2. Scroll through the menu and press "Application Manager"
A list of all installed apps will appear.
Step 3. Select the Camera app
You will usually find applications in alphabetical order, so scroll to F, search for the app you are interested in, then tap on it. A new screen will open with the options Terminate, Uninstall, Delete cache and Delete data.
Step 4. Press "Clear Cache"
Wait for the operation to be completed; if there is a lot of data to be deleted, it may take a few seconds.
This operation does not delete any saved images; it only serves to delete the temporary files created by the app
Step 5. Test the camera
Press the default Android app icon, which usually looks like a simple camera; the image capture screen will open. Point the lens at an object, then press the Capture button on the display. If you still notice slowdowns, try another method.
Method 4 of 4: Update the Operating System and Try Other Updates
Step 1. Open your device's Settings menu
Look for the app icon, which is shaped like a gear, on the home screen or in the app drawer, then press it. The mobile settings page will open.
Step 2. Scroll down the menu, then press "System Settings"
A page with all the system configuration options will open.
Step 3. Check for updates
Scroll down in System Settings and hit "About Phone". In the screen that opens, press "Check now", in order to check if new versions of the Android operating system are available.
- Make sure your device is connected to the internet.
- It takes time to check for updates based on the speed of your internet connection.
Step 4. Update your Samsung Galaxy
If a new version of Android is available, the message "Update available. Do you want to install it now?" Will appear. Press "Yes".
It takes time to download updates to your phone, depending on the speed of your internet connection and the size of the installation files. A progress bar will appear on the screen showing the status of the operation
Step 5. Restart your phone
Once the download is complete, restart your device by long-pressing the Power button and selecting "Restart" from the available options.
Step 6. Test the camera
Once the device has restarted, press the icon of the default Android image capture application, which usually has the icon that looks like a simple camera; the screen from which you can take photos will open. Point the lens at an object, then press the Capture key on the display.
Advice
- In some cases the camera can experience slowdowns due to heavy use of the device, so a simple restart can fix the problem.
- If after trying all the methods described in the guide the problem remains, the best solution is to contact the nearest Samsung service center for a repair. If your device is still under warranty, it may be replaced with another one.
