How to Change the Camera Direction on Snapchat

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Do you want to switch the way the camera faces in Snapchat? You can easily change Snapchat's camera orientation by tapping the arrow icon or double-tapping the screen. If the front or back camera isn't working, you'll need to troubleshoot it. This wikiHow teaches you how to switch between the front-facing (selfie) and rear-facing cameras in Snapchat on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Things You Should Know

  • To flip the camera in Snapchat, tap the overlapping arrows icon in the top-right corner of the "Camera" page.
  • Alternatively, double-tap the screen to change the front camera to the back camera, or vice versa.
  • If your camera isn't working in Snapchat, update the app, check camera permission, or free up some storage space.
Section 1 of 2:

Changing the Camera

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    You can find this in the top-right corner of the Camera page. If your front camera is open, it will switch to the back camera.
    • Alternatively, double-tap the screen to flip the camera.
    • You can switch the camera while recording .
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    This will return the camera to its original mode.
    • You can also double-tap the screen again.
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Section 2 of 2:

Troubleshooting

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    Force-close the app and then open it again. This will refresh the app. [1]
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    Make sure you're connected to a working Wi-Fi network. Issues with your connection may affect the camera.
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    If Snapchat is showing a black screen with your camera, the app might not have permission to use the camera. Go to your device's settings for Snapchat, and then toggle on Camera access.
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    Software updates can fix common bugs in your device. If there's an issue with your device's front or back camera, updating may fix it.
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    With some devices, the camera may not work if your storage is full. This is to prevent more photos or videos being added to your device. You can transfer photos to your computer or use a cloud storage such as iCloud or Google Drive to free up some space.
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      1. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012355599380-Troubleshooting-Tips-for-Snapchat-Camera-Issues

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