How to Allow Camera Access on Snapchat？

How to Allow Camera Access in Snapchat For iOS

If you are an iPhone user of Snapchat, you should follow these steps to permit the app to access the camera.

1.Launch the Settings application.

2.Scroll downward and tap on Snapchat.

3.Switch the Camera option to the on position (the green color indicates that the feature is enabled/allowed).

4.Launch Snapchat and then you will have the ability to utilize your camera.

How to Allow Camera Access in Snapchat For Android Users

When it comes to using the Snapchat camera on an Android device, the procedure varies slightly.

1.Open the Settings application.

2.Tap either Apps or Apps & notifications.

3.Scroll down and then tap Snapchat.

4.Tap on Permissions (which is not shown in the illustration).

5.Tap on Camera to grant Snapchat permission to access the camera.

6.Subsequently, select a camera permission setting. In certain Android versions, there are two 'On' choices available: 'Allow only while using the app' or 'Ask every time'.

How to Allow Camera Access Within Snapchat

Alternatively, if you wish, you can access your Snapchat settings to modify your camera access. By doing this, it will directly redirect you to the relevant settings on your phone for enabling the Camera.

1.Within Snapchat, tap on your profile photo.

2.In the upper - right corner, tap the Settings icon (the gear symbol) to open Snapchat's settings menu.

3.Scroll down to the section labeled Additional Services and tap Manage.

4.Tap Permissions.

5.Here, you will view a list of all the permissions that Snapchat utilizes. If a particular permission is not currently activated, you will see a red button labeled Tap to Enable. Tap this button to be directed to your phone's settings, where you can enable the permission. Since our focus is on camera access permissions, we've drawn attention to the Camera permission.

What to Do If Your Camera Still Isn't Working

If these approaches fail to resolve the issue of camera access in Snapchat, there could be an alternative cause for its malfunction. Here are some additional steps you can attempt to rectify the camera problem in Snapchat.

1.Restart the application. On occasion, a straightforward restart of the app might be all that's required. To carry this out, completely close the app and ensure it isn't running in the background either.

2.Clear your Snapchat cache. You can achieve this by navigating to your Snapchat Settings > Clear Cache > Clear or Continue.

3.Update Snapchat. It's possible that you're using an outdated version of the app, which could be the reason why your camera access isn't functioning properly. To update on iOS, open the App Store, tap on Apps, then tap your profile icon in the upper - right corner. Scroll through the list of your installed apps until you locate Snapchat. If an update is available, tap the Update button.

For Android users, launch the Google Play Store app, tap the Menu icon, and select My apps & games. Scroll through the list to find Snapchat and tap Update.