If your vivo S50 lock screen shortcuts are not responding, you may notice that tapping the camera or flashlight icon does nothing. That can be frustrating, especially when you need quick access without unlocking your phone. In most cases, this issue is caused by disabled permissions, incorrect lock screen settings, or temporary software glitches.
The good news is that you can fix it in just a few minutes.
Why Your vivo S50 Lock Screen Shortcuts Are Not Working
- Lock screen shortcuts are disabled in settings.
- The app linked to the shortcut does not have proper permissions.
- Face unlock or fingerprint settings are restricting access.
- System UI temporarily glitched after an update.
- Third-party launcher interfering with default lock screen behavior.
Restart Your Phone
A restart refreshes the system interface and clears temporary bugs that may prevent shortcuts from responding. This is the quickest fix and often works instantly.
Swipe down from the top right to open Quick Settings, and then tap the Power icon.
Tap Restart, and wait for the phone to boot up completely.
Lock your phone and test the shortcuts again.
Check Lock Screen Shortcut Settings
Sometimes the shortcuts are simply turned off or reassigned to an empty function. You need to confirm that the correct apps are assigned.
Open Settings, and then tap Lock screen and wallpaper.
Tap Lock screen shortcuts, and select the apps you want to use.
Make sure Camera or Flashlight is properly assigned to the left or right shortcut.
Allow Required App Permissions
If the shortcut launches but does nothing, the app might lack the necessary permissions. Without camera or system access, the shortcut cannot function properly.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Permission management, and choose the Camera or Flashlight app.
Enable all necessary permissions, especially Camera and Storage if required.
Disable Third Party Launchers
If you are using a custom launcher, it may interfere with the default lock screen controls. Returning to the system launcher can restore shortcut functionality.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Default apps, and select Home app.
Switch back to the default vivo launcher and test the lock screen again.
Clear System UI Cache
Corrupted temporary data can sometimes break lock screen features. Clearing the cache refreshes the interface without deleting personal data.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Show system apps, and locate System UI.
Tap Storage, and then tap Clear cache.
Restart your phone afterward and test the shortcuts again.
Lock screen shortcuts on the vivo S50 are designed for speed and convenience. Once the settings and permissions are properly configured, they should respond instantly every time you tap them.
FAQs
Why does my lock screen camera shortcut open but not take pictures?
The Camera app may not have all required permissions enabled. Check camera permissions in Settings to ensure full access.
Do lock screen shortcuts work when the phone is fully locked?
Yes. They are designed to work without unlocking the phone, but certain security settings may limit access depending on your configuration.
Can a software update break lock screen shortcuts?
Yes, occasionally updates introduce minor bugs. Restarting the phone or clearing the System UI cache usually resolves the issue.
