When the camera on your OnePlus 15 keeps crashing, it quickly turns into a daily annoyance. You open the app, it freezes, then closes without warning. This issue is usually caused by app conflicts, corrupted data, or system settings that interfere with the camera’s background processes, and most of the time, you can fix it yourself.
Why the Camera on Your OnePlus 15 Keeps Crashing
- Temporary app glitches caused by long uptime or background conflicts.
- Corrupted camera app cache or stored data.
- Third-party apps interfering with camera access.
- Outdated system software or buggy updates.
- Limited system resources due to heavy background usage.
1. Restart the Camera App Properly
Camera crashes often happen because the app gets stuck in the background. Closing it properly clears temporary processes and allows it to relaunch cleanly.
Open the Recent apps screen, and then swipe away the Camera app.
Wait a few seconds, and then open the Camera app again to test it.
2. Restart the Phone
A device restart refreshes system memory and reloads essential services, including the camera framework. This step fixes many random crashes caused by prolonged usage.
Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Restart.
Wait for the phone to fully reboot, and then open the Camera app.
3. Clear the Camera App Cache
The camera app stores temporary files to load faster. If these files become corrupted, the app may crash repeatedly.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Camera, then tap Storage, and clear the cache only.
Do not clear data unless instructed later.
4. Check App Permissions
If the Camera app loses critical permissions, it may crash as soon as it launches. This can happen after updates or permission changes.
Open Settings, and then tap Privacy.
Tap Permission manager, then tap Camera, and ensure Camera access is allowed.
Also confirm access to Microphone and Storage if prompted.
5. Remove Recently Installed Apps
Some third-party apps, especially camera filters or video tools, can conflict with the stock camera. Removing them helps isolate the issue.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Review recently installed apps, and uninstall any camera-related or suspicious apps.
Restart the phone and test the camera again.
6. Update System Software
Software bugs are a common reason for camera instability. OnePlus often releases updates that fix camera crashes and performance issues.
Open Settings, and then tap System.
Tap Software update, and check for any available updates.
Install the update if available, then reboot the device.
7. Reset Camera App Preferences
If the Camera app settings are misconfigured, resetting them can restore default behavior. This does not delete your photos or videos.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Camera, then tap App settings, and reset preferences.
Open the Camera app and test it again.
Camera crashes on the OnePlus 15 are usually software-related and rarely indicate hardware damage. Once you clear conflicts, refresh the system, and apply updates, the camera should return to normal and stay stable.
FAQs
Why does the camera crash only when I switch to video mode?
This often happens due to microphone permission issues or corrupted cache files. Clearing the cache and checking permissions usually resolves it.
Can overheating cause the camera to crash on OnePlus 15?
Yes. If the phone gets too warm, the system may shut down the camera to protect internal components. Let the device cool down before using the camera again.
Should I reset my phone if the camera still crashes?
A full reset should be a last resort. Try all troubleshooting steps first, since most camera crashes are fixed without resetting the device.
