How to Fix Camera Shutter Lag on the Samsung Galaxy S22

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Danu Prasad

Use solutions on this page to fix the following problems on your Samsung Galaxy S22/S22 Plus/S22 Fe/S22 Ultra.

  1. Camera shutter lag
  2. Camera delay when taking photos or videos
Samsung galaxy s22 camera footage

FYI: Shutter speed in a smartphone is the time difference between pressing the shutter button and the camera capturing the image.

Editor’s note: Any screenshots on this page were uploaded using a Samsung Galaxy S22 running Android 12. Depending on your device’s software version, some steps and menu positions may look slightly different.

Background of the Issue

  • Exynos and Snapdragon devices have this noticeable camera shutter lag when taking photos and videos.
  • The Lag may vary from 1 second to 5.

Reset Camera Settings

Note: Resetting camera settings will revert any changes you have made in the camera app.

  1. Open the Camera app.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Tap on Reset settings.
Reset camera settings in galaxy s22
  1. Restart the Camera app

Clear Camera App Cache

Note: Clearing the camera app cache will not erase any of your photos or settings from your device memory.

  1. Go to Settings, then Apps.
  2. Find the Camera app, Tap on it.
  3. Tap on Storage and clear the data.
Clear camera app data
  1. Restart the Camera app.

Turn Off “Tracking Auto Focus”

The “tracking autofocus” feature allows the camera to continuously track a moving object, even when the device is in motion. This helps you capture photos and videos without losing focus, but it comes at the expense of a slower shutter speed.

  1. Open Camera.
  2. Go to Camera settings.
  3. Turn off “Tracking autofocus“.
Disable tracking auto focus in galaxy s22

Try “Pro mode” & “Burst Shot”

Samsung Galaxy S22 models have two modes to take quick photos and videos.

Burst Shot: Captures multiple photos in quick succession by holding down the shutter button, best for fast-moving subjects.

    Pro Mode: Provides manual control over ISO, shutter speed, and focus.

    1. Open up the camera app,
    2. Tap on modes and select either Pro mode or Burst shot. Then take a picture and compare the difference.

    Check for System Updates

    1. Open Device Settings.
    2. Tap on Software Updates.
    3. Tap on Check for updates.
    Samsung galaxy s22 software update

    Clear the System Cache

    1. Turn off your phone.
    2. Plug the charger in, press and hold the Power button + Volume up button to enter recovery mode.
    3. Then use the volume buttons and select Wipe cache partition.
    4. Press the power button, and select Yes to confirm.
    5. After completion, select Reboot Now and press the power button to exit recovery mode.
      Wipe cache partition option in s22

      Try a 3rd Party Camera App

      Open camera - in app image

      If you tried all the fixes from above but still the camera shutter speed is lagging, then you can try a free 3rd party camera app from the Play Store that supports Samsung Galaxy S22 models to compare the shutter speeds with the default camera app.

      • Open Camera
      • Google Camera

      Perform a Factory Data Reset

      If none of the above methods worked, then you are left with a factory data reset.

      Warning: Factory data reset will erase all the data on your phone. Take a backup before performing a Factory data reset.

      1. Go to Settings, then General Management.
      2. Tap on Reset
      3. Tap on Factory data reset and confirm.
      Factory data reset samsung s22

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