Camera error on the Samsung Galaxy - it could be because of that

One of the most annoying mistakes on the Samsung Galaxy is the camera error: the camera can no longer be opened and you can no longer take photos and videos. Here's how to fix it.

Camera error? Restart Samsung Galaxy!

In many cases, a simple restart of the device helps in the event of a camera error. To do this, press the power button for about two seconds and then select "Restart".

• If this does not work, you should first switch off the device, then remove the battery, wait a short time and then reinstall the battery and start the device. The problem was solved for some users.

Camera error on Samsung Galaxy: delete app data

Usually, an error in the stored app data prevents the smartphone camera from operating properly.

• Open the settings on your smartphone and navigate to the »Applications« category.
• Open the application manager and look for the camera app.
• Now you have to press the "Clear data", "Clear cache" and "Force stop" buttons. No photos or videos are lost, only the settings of the camera app are reset. You should now be able to take pictures again.

Possible error: camera module defective?

• A defective camera module can cause an error message on your Samsung Galaxy.
• To check the functionality of the camera, enter the code "* # 0 * #" into the keypad in the telephone app. Then tap the entry "Mega Cam". If the test fails here, there is most likely a defect.