Use solutions on this page to fix the following problems on your Samsung Galaxy S22/S22 Plus/S22 Fe/S22 Ultra.
- Camera shutter lag
- Camera delay when taking photos or videos
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.
Jumps Into
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.
- Open the Camera app.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap on Reset settings.
- 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.
- Go to Settings, then Apps.
- Find the Camera app, Tap on it.
- Tap on Storage and clear the data.
- 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.
- Open Camera.
- Go to Camera settings.
- Turn off “Tracking autofocus“.
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.
- Open up the camera app,
- Tap on modes and select either Pro mode or Burst shot. Then take a picture and compare the difference.
Check for System Updates
- Open Device Settings.
- Tap on Software Updates.
- Tap on Check for updates.
Clear the System Cache
- Turn off your phone.
- Plug the charger in, press and hold the Power button + Volume up button to enter recovery mode.
- Then use the volume buttons and select Wipe cache partition.
- Press the power button, and select Yes to confirm.
- After completion, select Reboot Now and press the power button to exit recovery mode.
Try a 3rd Party Camera App
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.
- Go to Settings, then General Management.
- Tap on Reset
- Tap on Factory data reset and confirm.
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