How to allow camera access on Snapchat

Before you can send photos and videos to other users on Snapchat, you need to allow camera access on the Snapchat app.

Snapchat has been one of the most popular social media apps out there for years now, allowing users to communicate with each other via messages and snaps that expire after a set time.

The platform makes it easy for you to send photos and videos to your friends, and it also allows you to upload ‘Stories,’ where you can share content with a set list of people.

If you want to use Snapchat, it’s naturally important to make sure that the app has access to your camera, so you can send pictures and videos. Here’s how to do it.

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Snapchat is one of the top apps for sharing pictures and videos.

How to allow camera access on Android

To allow camera access for Snapchat on Android, simply do as follows:

1. Open your phone settings, and tap ‘Apps.’
2. Click ‘Snapchat.’
3. Go to Permissions.
4. On the ‘App Permissions’ page, select ‘Camera.’
5. Turn on the ‘Allow Only While Using the App’ option to ensure Snapchat can access your camera when you’re using it.

How to allow camera access on iPhone

Allowing camera access on Snapchat for iPhone is a pretty similar process to Android. Just do the following steps:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and click on ‘Privacy.’
3. Click on the ‘Camera’ tab.
4. Find Snapchat and toggle the slider to the green ‘on’ position.

Once you’ve completed these steps, you should be able to take pictures and videos using your camera on the Snapchat app.

Why is my Snapchat camera not working?

Several factors could cause your Snapchat camera to stop working, such as having too many apps running for an extended period, using an outdated version of the Snapchat app, an outdated mobile operating system, or experiencing a slow or unstable internet connection.

To fix the issue, try switching to a different network, restarting the Snapchat app, or rebooting your device. These simple steps often resolve the problem.

If you want to learn more about how to use Snapchat, you can check out some of our other guides here.