Instagram crashes the second I open the camera. Everyone else's works fine.

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Feed and DMs are totally fine, but the moment I tap the camera or try to record a reel, instant crash back to the home screen. Already reinstalled once. Android, mid-range phone. Anyone seen this specific one?
HHiro Cruz5d ago570 views

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Camera-only crashes usually point to three things: a permissions glitch (revoke and re-grant Camera + Microphone permission for Instagram in system settings), low free RAM or storage (the camera module is heavy, clear some space), or a bad update. If a recent update triggered it, roll back to an older version until they patch it. Also test your normal camera app to rule out hardware.
MMira Nair4d ago
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This thread is really useful, bookmarking it.
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Mid-range Android here and the re-grant permissions trick fixed the exact same crash for me. Try that first, it's the quickest.
EElsa Silva5d ago
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Had no idea about this, thanks for asking it out loud.
LLeo Kim3d ago