The Galaxy S8 and S8+ did not come with a massive upgrade in the terms of camera hardware, but the device can still take some of the greatest pictures. However, one recurring issue that users have been riddled with lately is that the camera app seems to close on its own for no apparent reason.
The app seems to give back “unable to open camera” error and the message “you cannot use more than one application that uses camera at the same time. Camera will close”. After several attempts and multiple different tests, it seems all you need to do is clear the cached data of your Camera app to fix it or take stronger measures if that doesn’t work.
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Method 1: Clear the cache of the Camera app
By getting rid of the temporary files on your system, you take care of any broken elements or corrupt data that may be floating around. Doing the same for the Camera app can help you clear out the “unable to open camera” issue on your Galaxy S8+.
→ How to clear app cache and app data on your Android device
BTW, also try to clear the cache partition of the device, as this helps a lot many times.
Method 2: Factory reset the device
Almost all sorts of software, and even hardware issues in some cases can be resolved with a factory reset. This is essential for devices like the Galaxy S8 and S8+ which have only recently been updated to the newer Android 8.0 Oreo update.
→ How to factory reset Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus
Which of the two ways to fix the infamous “unable to open camera” error for Galaxy S8+ worked for you? Be sure to let know down below, we’re waiting to hear back!
hi i have samsung j7 prime . there are error while open the camera like “unable to open camera”
Neither worked. I had it flashed at best buy and they said the only problem can be the motherboard. I ordered one from ebay and installed it meticulously. It still doesn’t work. lol garbage phone, I’m getting an iphone next.
Same here, replaced motherboard and cameras. Practically a new phone and cameras still don’t work. Smashing it right now with pleasure and throwing it in the trash. No more Samsung garbage for me. What a waste of time and money!
Plz help me by camrea is open cluos my samsung j8 camrea open
Plz help me my camrea is colus plz samsung
I have the same issue system camera giving this error code as well as my social media camera I have tried all the methods nothing is working what can be the problem besides the issues you have mentioned.
Same problem I want to explode with anger how is this error code not being looked into