Messenger is an instant messaging app which is developed by Meta Platforms. Messenger app is used to send/ exchange messages, photo, video and calling like audio call and video call.
However, sometime user faces an issue and not able to use Messenger app. One of the issue is “Messenger Camera Not Working” often occurs .
Are you also facing issue in Messenger app, Messenger camera not working for you? Don’t worry you are not alone. Lot of other people also facing same issue.
In this article, we will explain why Messenger camera not working and how to fix it.
Why Is Messenger Camera Not Working?
Messenger camera is not working because either camera permission is disabled or some technical issues in Messenger app or unstable internet connection.
Apart from this, there might be chances that you recently updated the latest version of Messenger app and there is some bug/ glitch in the latest version.
How To Fix “Messenger Camera Not Working”?
Fix 1: Provide Camera Access Permission
First thing you have to do to access camera, you have to provide camera permission in Messenger App. This will resolve your issue.
So, To fix Messenger camera not working issue, provide camera access . To Enable camera access in Messenger App
For android users, Go to settings >> Tap on Apps & notifications >> Tap on All apps >> Go to Messenger >> Open permission >> then enable the camera access.
For iPhone users, Go to iPhone settings >> Find Messenger App and click on that >> Enable Camera and Microphone.
Check Messenger camera is working or not after enabling the camera access. If still Messenger camera is not working then try other fixes.
Fix 2: Try Closing And Reopening Messenger App
Sometime, closing and again opening the app resolve Messenger app related issue.
So, To fix Messenger camera not working issue, first close the app and then try to open again. It will fix your issue and Messenger app will work fine.
If still Messenger app not working then try out other fixes.
Fix 3: Check For Stable Internet Connection
Make sure you have good internet speed or stable internet connection. If your mobile data speed to wifi network is slow then you may experience issue in Messenger App.
So, check your internet speed. Turn ON and OFF your mobile data or check router in case you using wifi.
Also, try to switch from mobile network to wifi or wifi to mobile network.
Fix 4: Clear Messenger App Cache
Most of time , when there is some issue with app, clearing the app cache will resolve the issue.
So, To fix Messenger camera not working issue, clear Messenger app cache. To clear the Messenger App cache,
For Android users, Go to settings >> Find Messenger App >> Tap on clear cache. Messenger App cache will be cleared.
For iPhone users, Go to iPhone settings >> Go to General >> Tap on iPhone Storage >> Find Messenger App and click on that >> Tap on Offload App button >> Again Reinstall Messenger app.
Check Messenger camera is working or not after Clearing the cache.
Fix 5: Uninstall And Reinstall Messenger App
To Fix Messenger camera is not working issue, first uninstall and then reinstall the Messenger app. Sometime Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Messenger app will resolve the issue.
So, First Uninstall the app from your phone after that re install again and check Messenger app is working or not.
If still Messenger camera is not working then try other fixes.
Fix 6: Update Messenger App To Latest Version
To Fix Messenger camera not working issue, update Messenger app with latest version because Sometime old version not work perfectly.
If your Messenger app version is outdated then it may not work properly.
Also updating the Messenger app to latest version will fix all previous bug in the app which were known to Messenger support team.
You can also do auto update of the app if you want, that will keep your app updated always with latest version and bug free.
Fix 7: Restart Your Phone
If above solution not working then Sometime, there is an issue with your phone not Messenger app. So, Close the Messenger app and restart your phone.
After Restarting the phone, check Messenger camera will work.
Fix 8: Wait For Sometime Until Messenger Technical Issue Resolved
If Messenger camera is not working then high chances that there are some technical issue in Messenger App or Messenger app server is down and Messenger team already know and is working to resolve the issue.
In this case, you can’t do anything so just wait till issue is resolved from Messenger team side or Messenger server is up.
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Messenger Camera Access Not Working
If Messenger camera access not working then uninstall and install the Messenger App and clear the cache. After that provide camera access permission to Messenger.
This will fix Messenger Camera Access issue and Messenger Camera Access will work
Conclusion
To Fix Messenger camera not working issue, provide camera access permission and update Messenger to latest version. This will fix your issue and Messenger camera will work.
Alternately, there are chances that there is bug/ glitch in Messenger App.
So, in this case wait till the those technical issues resolved from Messenger team. After that Messenger camera will work.
