Hangouts camera not working on Android? Ultimate Fix and Troubleshooting Guide 2024

Hangouts Camera Not Working on Android? Ultimate Fix and Troubleshooting Guide 2024

Diagnose and resolve Hangouts camera issues on Android with our comprehensive troubleshooting guide and online camera testing tool

Updated on January 12, 2024

How to Fix Hangouts Camera Not Working on Android

  1. Check Hangouts Permissions
    • Go to Settings on your Android device.
    • Navigate to Apps & notifications > App permissions.
    • Find and select Hangouts.
    • Ensure that Camera permission is enabled.
  2. Update Hangouts App
    • Open the Google Play Store.
    • Search for Hangouts.
    • Tap Update if an update is available.
  3. Force Stop and Clear Cache
    • Go to Settings on your Android device.
    • Navigate to Apps & notifications > See all apps.
    • Find and select Hangouts.
    • Tap Force stop.
    • Tap Storage & cache.
    • Tap Clear cache.
  4. Restart Your Device
    • Press and hold the Power button.
    • Tap Restart.
  5. Reinstall Hangouts
    • Go to Settings on your Android device.
    • Navigate to Apps & notifications > See all apps.
    • Find and select Hangouts.
    • Tap Uninstall.
    • Go to the Google Play Store.
    • Search for Hangouts.
    • Tap Install.

If you have tried all the steps above and your Hangouts camera is still not working, consider contacting Google Support for further assistance.