How To Fix TikTok Can’t Access Camera?

Trying to shoot fierce “dance like no one’s watching” TikToks…only to find the app won’t connect to your phone’s camera? Don’t worry; it’s usually a quick permissions fix!

TikTok often lacks explicit access rights to tap into your device’s camera. The solution takes only a few taps: Open the TikTok app and check under “Privacy and Safety Settings” for the “Allow Access to Camera” toggle. Flipping that on should instantly get your feed rolling again!

If the in-app toggle doesn’t cut it, head to your broader phone privacy settings outside TikTok. Dig into app permissions and manually flip the camera switch for TikTok there. This gives blanket approval if some glitch blocks the toggle within TikTok from resolving things.

If not sure how to do it, follow the guide below:

TikTok: Unable to access my camera?

If TikTok is unable to access your camera, consider the following potential reasons:

• Permission settings: Ensure you have granted TikTok permission to access your camera within the app and through your device settings.
• Glitches: Temporary session bugs in your phone software or TikTok app could be causing the issue.
• Corrupt files: TikTok cache, app version, or system files may be corrupted, leading to camera access issues.
• Slow network: Slow network speed could affect the app’s ability to access your camera properly.
• Outdated software: Check if both the TikTok app and your phone’s software are up to date, as outdated versions may encounter compatibility issues.

Fix your camera on TikTok?

Check App Permissions

If you’re still experiencing issues, review and adjust the privacy settings for the camera within the TikTok app. Here’s how to do it:

• Open the TikTok app.
• Go to your profile.
• Tap the three dots.
• Tap “Privacy and Safety.”
• Select “Privacy and Safety Settings.”
• Toggle on “Allow Access to Camera” and verify the fix.

From Phone Settings

You also need to check if your phone is configured to allow TikTok the camera access this way:

Android:

• Open Android “Settings.”
• Scroll and tap “Apps.”
• Tap “TikTok.”
• Tap “Permissions.”
• Verify that the camera permission is allowed; otherwise, tap “Camera” to grant the permission.

iPhone:

• Open iPhone “Settings.”
• Scroll and tap “Privacy.”
• Tap “Camera.”
• Toggle on the switch next to “TikTok.”

Now open the TikTok app again and see if you can access the camera app this time.

Clear TikTok App Cache

Sometimes, TikTok’s camera does not work due to corrupted cache data. You can try clearing the TikTok app cache on your phone. Here’s how to do it:

Android:

• Open Android “Settings.”
• Scroll and tap “Apps.”
• Select “TikTok.”
• Go to “Storage.”
• Tap “Clear Cache.”
• Tap “Clear Data.”

iPhone:

• Open iPhone “Settings.” 
• Tap  “General.”
• Tap iPhone or iPad Storage.
• Select “TikTok.”
• Tap “Offload App.”
• Tap “Offload App” again.
• Open “App Store.”
• Search “TikTok.”
• Tap “GET.”

Next, open the TikTok app again; hopefully, it will access your camera.

Update TikTok App

Sometimes, if your TikTok app is old, some bugs might stop it from using the camera. Just update the TikTok app on your Android phone or iPhone. Here’s how:

Android:

• Open “Play Store.”
• Tap the Profile icon.
• Tap “Manage Apps and Device.”
• Select “Updates Available.”
• Tap “TikTok.”
• Tap “Update.”

iPhone:

• Open “App Store.”
• Tap the Profile icon.
• Go to “Available Updates.”
• Tap “Update” next to “TikTok.”

Relaunch the TikTok app, and you’ll be good to use the device’s camera.

Reinstall TikTok App

TikTok system files can also corrupt due to online bugs and give rise to strange issues like camera access failure.

Therefore, reinstall the TikTok app on your phone in the following way, and hopefully, this will sort out your issue.

To do this:

Android:

• Tap & hold the TikTok app on the home screen and tap “Uninstall.”
• Open “Play Store.”
• Search “TikTok.”
• Tap “Install.”

iPhone:

• Like Android, tap & hold the TikTok app.
• Choose “Delete.”
• Tap “Delete App.”
• Open the App Store.
• Search “TikTok.”
• Tap “GET.”

After Doing these TikTok should be able to Access Your Camera and allow you to take Videos.