Have you noticed that your camera is zoomed in when using it on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp continues to improve its platform and add new features despite its current status. Although WhatsApp is on top of the competition, it’s nice to see that WhatsApp’s team rolls out new features for their users.
While it’s fun to add filters and all sorts of effects on your status, some of them could cause issues on your device.
If you’re reading this, you probably tried using your camera to post status but found out that it’s zoomed in. This can make your story look off, and it will be difficult for you to get the object or person you want to capture in frame.
Based on what we know, this issue is mostly caused by a bug or glitch on your device. However, it can also be due to corrupted installation files, unstable features, or hardware failure.
Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place.
Today, we’ll show you what to do if your camera is zoomed in when using it on WhatsApp.
Let’s begin!
1. Restart WhatsApp.
A temporary bug or glitch may have occurred on WhatsApp, which caused it to use the wrong camera on your device. Since most phones use multiple cameras, WhatsApp may have used your secondary or macro lens.
To fix this, simply restart the app on your device to reload its resources.
2. Restart Your Device.
If restarting the app did not resolve the issue, we suggest that you restart your entire device. This should allow your system to reload its resources and eliminate temporary issues that may have caused your camera to malfunction.
Follow the steps below to restart your Android device:
- Locate the Power button of your Android device.
- After that, hold it until the options menu shows up on your display.
- Finally, choose Restart.
If you’re using an iOS device, see the guide below to restart it:
- First, open the Assistive Touch on your display.
- Next, go to the Device tab and tap on More.
- Lastly, hit Restart.
Once done, go back to WhatsApp and check if your camera works.
3. Clear WhatsApp Cache (Android).
For Android users, try clearing WhatsApp cache if your camera is not working correctly on the app. This should eliminate corrupted temporary data from your device.
Follow the guide below to clear WhatsApp’s cache:
- On your home screen, press and hold WhatsApp’s icon until the options menu appears.
- After that, tap on App Info and access the Storage tab.
- Finally, tap the Clear Cache button to complete the process.
Go back to WhatsApp afterward and check if the problem is solved.
4. Update WhatsApp.
If you still can’t use your camera on WhatsApp, you might want to check for updates on your device. The current version of WhatsApp you’re using may have an underlying issue related to the camera.
On Android, see the guide below to update WhatsApp:
- First, launch the Play Store on your device.
- Next, go to your Profile and tap on Manage Apps & Device.
- Access the Updates Available tab afterward and look for WhatsApp.
- Lastly, hit the Update button if there’s an available update.
For iOS users, follow the steps below to update WhatsApp:
- Open the App Store on your device and access your Profile.
- After that, locate WhatsApp.
- Finally, tap the Update button to install the update.
After the update, go back to WhatsApp and see if the camera works.
5. Reinstall WhatsApp.
For your last option, we recommend reinstalling WhatsApp if your camera is still zoomed in when taking a photo or posting a status. This should ensure there are no corrupted files on your system and you have the latest working version of WhatsApp.
Here’s how you can reinstall WhatsApp:
- First, locate WhatsApp from your home screen.
- Now, press and hold its app icon until the selection menu appears.
- Lastly, tap on Remove App (iOS) or Uninstall (Android) to delete the app.
Once done, go to the Play Store or App Store to reinstall Whatsapp. If you still encounter the issue, we suggest using your stock camera in the meantime until WhatsApp’s team resolves the problem.
That ends our guide on what to do if your camera is zoomed in when using it on WhatsApp. If you have questions, let us know in the comment section, and we’ll do our best to help.
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