If the camera on your RealMe 16 keeps crashing, freezing, or closing by itself, you cannot take photos when you need them most. The app may open and instantly shut down, or it may show an error message before returning to the home screen. This issue is usually caused by corrupted cache files, software conflicts, or low system resources, and you can fix it with a few practical steps.
Why the Camera on Your RealMe 16 Keeps Crashing
- The Camera app cache is corrupted.
- Another app is using the camera in the background.
- The phone is running low on storage space.
- A recent system or app update caused instability.
- Background apps are consuming too much RAM.
Restart Your Phone
A restart refreshes system processes and clears temporary bugs that may be forcing the Camera app to crash. It also stops background services that could be interfering with camera access.
Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Restart.
Wait for the phone to fully reboot, and then open the Camera app again.
Clear the Camera App Cache
Cached files can become corrupted over time, which may cause the Camera app to malfunction. Clearing the cache removes temporary files without deleting your photos or settings.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Find and tap Camera, and then tap Storage.
Tap Clear cache, and then reopen the Camera app to test it.
Force Stop the Camera App
If the app is stuck running in the background, force stopping it can reset its active session. This action stops all related processes immediately.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Camera, and then tap Force stop.
Confirm the action, and then launch the Camera again.
Free Up Storage Space
Low storage can prevent the Camera app from saving temporary image files, which may cause crashes. Your phone needs enough free space to process photos and videos properly.
Open Settings, and then tap Storage.
Review your available space, and delete unnecessary files or apps if storage is nearly full.
Check for Software Updates
Sometimes a bug in the current software version affects camera stability. Installing updates often includes fixes for known issues.
Open Settings, and then tap Software update.
Tap Download and install, and install any available updates.
Reset App Preferences
If another app is blocking camera permissions, resetting app preferences can restore default permissions. This does not delete your data, but it resets disabled apps and background restrictions.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap the three-dot menu, and then tap Reset app preferences.
Confirm the reset, and then test the Camera again.
Camera crashes on the RealMe 16 are usually software-related and can be fixed without visiting a service center. Once you refresh the app, free up space, or update the system, the Camera should work smoothly again.
FAQs
Why does my RealMe 16 camera say “Camera failed”?
This message often appears when another app is using the camera or when the camera cache is corrupted. Restarting the phone or clearing the app cache usually fixes it.
Can third-party apps cause the camera to crash?
Yes. Apps like social media or video recording tools may access the camera in the background, which can cause conflicts.
Will clearing the Camera app data delete my photos?
No. Your photos and videos are stored separately in your gallery. Clearing app data only resets camera settings.
