Google Pixel 5

Android 11.0

I can't take pictures with camera on my Google Pixel 5 Android 11.0

Cause 2 of 2: The camera isn't used correctly

To take pictures using the phone's camera, the camera needs to be used correctly.

Solution: See how to use the phone camera.

Step 1 of 7

Turn on the camera

Press the camera icon.

Step 2 of 7

Turn on the camera

If the video recorder is turned on, press Camera.

Step 3 of 7

Turn flash on or off

Press arrow down.

Step 4 of 7

Turn flash on or off

Press the required setting.

Step 5 of 7

Take a picture

Point the camera lens at the back of your phone at the required object.

Step 6 of 7

Take a picture

Press the take picture icon.

Step 7 of 7

Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1 Turn on the camera

Press the camera icon.

If the video recorder is turned on, press Camera.

2 Turn flash on or off

Press arrow down.

Press the required setting.

3 Take a picture

Point the camera lens at the back of your phone at the required object.

Press the take picture icon.

4 Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.