4 Ways to Fix Snapchat Camera or Flash Lag on Your Phone

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Enable All Snapchat Permissions

If the Snapchat app doesn’t have sufficient camera, microphone, photos, etc., permissions enabled, it might cause a lag when using the app’s camera or flash features. So, open the app settings and enable all the visible app permissions. Then, use the app again. Here’s how to do it.

On Android

Step 1:OpenSettingsand tap onApps.Here, tap onSnapchat.

Step 2:Tap onPermissions.Go to the Now allowed section, tap on therelevant permission, and selectAllow.

Now, go back to the permissions page and repeat the above steps until all app permissions are allowed for the Snapchat Android app.

On iPhone

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > tap onSnapchat.

Step 2:Here, enable all thepermissionsvisible on this page.

Fix 2: Turn Flash on or off From Snapchat

You can enable the flash from within the Snapchat app when using the front camera. This can not only brighten your photos but also help stop the lag when launching your device’s native flash features. Follow the below steps to enable or disable it on Snapchat.

Step 1:OpenSnapchatand tap on theflash icon. Now, use thecontrol panelto adjust the flash settings.

When no longer required, tap on the flash icon again to turn off Snapchat’s flash. Please note that this feature might be unavailable when using the back camera.

Fix 3: Disable Snapchat Portrait Mode on iPhone

Whenever you launch Snapchat on your iPhone, it automatically operates in Portrait Mode. However, this can cause lags when using the camera and flash features within the app. You can manually disable Portrait mode for Snapchat on your iPhone and check again. Here’s how.

Step 1:LaunchSnapchaton your iPhone and pull down from thetop-right cornerto open Control Center.

Step 2:Here, long-press onEffects. Then, tap onPortraitif the option is highlighted to disable it.

Fix 4: Clear Snapchat Cache

Apps collect cache to speed up processes. However, if this cache gets too big or corrupted, it can cause delays when using certain app features. So,clear the cache for Snapchaton your phone and try using the app again. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1:OpenSnapchat> tap on yourbitmoji iconat the top-left corner. Now, tap on thecogwheel iconat the top-right corner.

Step 2:Once Snapchat settings open, scroll down and tap onClear Cache.When prompted, tap onContinue.

Wait for the app cache to clear. Then, relaunch the Snapchat app and try using the app camera and flash to see if the issue has been resolved.

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Last updated on 17 May, 2024

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