Tech malfunctions and glitches are no news to people since there have been more glitches than there are solutions to justify them. However, that’s not a problem since everyone knows how the road to results is paved with bugs and defects. Take, for instance, social media platforms. Platforms that need to work on such a large scale need a lot of maintenance and servicing. If even one person messes up at their job in a place like that, an estimated loss of hundreds of millions of dollars can easily be anticipated.
So, taking that kind of pressure into consideration, doesn’t it feel so unbelievably cool that we can still use social media in the way that we do? There are billions of people who operate the Facebook mobile app on their smartphones altogether without any problems.
If this has taught us one thing, it’s to appreciate the employees at these giant tech companies who work day and night to provide us with a quality social media experience. And this teaches us that if anyone makes mistakes, it’s humans.
Snapchat is also among the world’s top platforms today. And just like Facebook, it has been through its fair share of criticism due to tech problems and even data leaks! If you don’t know, Snapchat has been through four data leaks of various sorts, where an ungodly amount of user data has been compromised.
Still, the platform soldiers on with a loyal user base and a new premium version, Snapchat Plus. And while you might be wondering why users should be careful, there are a few reasons why the platform has not yet been banished.
Firstly, none of the breaches were accounted for by the platform. It has either been independent cyber criminals or people’s actions that were responsible for the breaches. Also, Snapchat has since more than made up for it by introducing much stricter privacy and security measures.
Today’s blog will discuss a few fixes to your Snapchat camera not focusing properly.
Snapchat Camera Won’t Focus? Try These Fixes
Let’s say you go to a party with your friends and whip out your smartphone for a quick snap. However, you notice that your camera just won’t focus on the image and instead gives out a very blurred result.
We understand how annoying it is, and trust us; we want nothing more than for you to be able to fix it and get back to having fun. There are some methods that you should apply if you wish for your Snapchat camera to focus. Remember that these aren’t guaranteed fixes, just hacks and tricks that have received really good reviews.
Issue #1: You haven’t tapped on anything.
Before we can move on to actual fixes, we first need to ensure that there isn’t any problem with your technique. You just need to tap on your camera screen to get it to focus on a certain object. Yes, it has been designed to auto-focus, but in many cases, a little help goes a long way.
Issue #2: You’re in an area without proper lighting.
If your Snapchat camera just doesn’t focus, it might have something to do with the surroundings. Cameras need a bare minimum amount of light to actually focus on something; you can’t expect it to focus on something you can see.
Our vision is much, much sharper in the dark than a camera.
Issue #3: Your camera is dirty.
If you can only see a blur when you open your Snapchat camera, there’s a huge possibility that it is being affected by water or dirt. You first need to clean your camera lens before capturing a picture to ensure good quality.
Method 4: It is a bug or a glitch.
Now, this is the method we’re most prepared for. If you’re reading this blog, it’s fairly obvious that you’ve already tried the three fixes mentioned above.
We are entering the big leagues now. Since this is happening because of a tech issue, you can try one of these hacks, which should generally work:
- Close and open the Snapchat app on your smartphone.
- Restart your smartphone.
- Log out and then back in to your Snapchat account.
- Uninstall and reinstall the Snapchat app on your smartphone.
- Let the issue resolve itself by waiting for the next 24-48 hours.
- Contact the Snapchat Tech Support regarding the problem you’re facing.
So, these are all the steps you can take to fix the issue. By the time you would’ve reached the end of our list, we’re pretty sure your Snapchat camera will be ready to take more snaps than ever!
In the end
Before we wrap it up, let us quickly explain to you what we’ve discussed today.
Snapchat is a great social media platform with a highly efficient app. However, it’s not uncommon to face technical issues because a lot of effort goes into just maintaining the as is functional status of an app.
If your Snapchat camera isn’t focusing, we know it’s frustrating. But thankfully, there are many fixes you can try to change that as quickly as possible. Just keep in mind that if you aren’t able to use it, it is possible that you’re doing something wrong. Try fixing everything from your side before complaining about the app’s functionality.
Which of the fixes we mentioned today worked for you? Let us know in the comments section!
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