Solutions to fix OPPO A2 camera troubles. This is a 5G smartphone that works using a 6.72 inches IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. The first operating system uses Android 13 and ColorOS 13.1. We can find a dual camera at the back side body with 50 megapixel f/1.8 for wide with PDAF, and a 2 megapixel f/2.4 for depth.
However, some of us get issues with OPPO A2 camera. We will give simple solutions to fix OPPO A2 camera problems.
Why OPPO A2 Camera Slow Responsive Or Lagging?
Sometimes we need to use our camera as fast as possible, but at certain moments, our Oppo camera runs slowly. Please note, RAM is very important for running any apps including Oppo camera. This phone has 12 GB RAM. If we open too many apps, then this RAM will not be enough to run the Oppo camera app.
What will happen when RAM is insufficient? This phone will try to force close the oldest not used applications to give more RAM space to avoid hang or stuck. This process will make some delay on OPPO A2 to free up RAM.
Therefore our OPPO A2 camera applications will run slower. Please close all not used applications before taking some photos or videos. If we want to take a serious photography moment, please consider rebooting or restarting OPPO A2 to clean up foreground or background process.
How To Fix OPPO A2 Camera Issues?
This phone comes with a great rear camera and front camera for selfies. We will try to give some steps to fix OPPO A2 camera problems. Please follow some steps below:
#Option 1, Reset OPPO A2 to Factory Default using Camera Setting Menu :
- Turn on OPPO A2
- Please make sure our Camera application still can work / running when Camera Icon is pressed
- Press Camera Icon to activate Camera applications
- Go to menu Setting inside this Camera applications, usually the menu icon with gear at camera applications
- At Camera Setting menu page, please scroll and find Restore to defaults
- Please choose OK when OPPO A2 asks confirmation to Reset all camera setting to factory default
#Option 2, Reset OPPO A2 camera to Factory Default using Setting Menu :
Actually, these steps are similar to #Option 1 above, but the difference is only at the starting process. Please use these steps when the Camera applications are not running when we press Camera Icon
- Turn on OPPO A2
- Go To Setting Menu
- Choose App Management
- Choose Show System Processes
- Choose Camera (scroll until we find it)
- At Camera detail menu, please choose Force Stop and make sure this camera is stopped
- At Camera detail menu, please choose Storage Usage and press Clear Data
- When it asks for confirmation, please choose Clear or Ok. Then OPPO A2 camera applications will be restored back to factory default setting
#Option 3, Install Alternative Camera Applications for OPPO A2:
After trying #option 1 and #option 2, but OPPO A2 camera still not working, then we can try to install 3rd party alternative camera from Google Play Store, at this moment we recommended to install Open Camera, search from Google Play Store. This application is free and has several features to work with OPPO A2.
#Option 4, Try to upgrade the firmware
Some problems happen because of software bugs. The firmware upgrade will be released to fix camera bugs or troubles. Please try to find the operating system or update from menu Settings.
#Option 5, Do Hard Reset to Factory Default when All Steps to Fix OPPO A2 are not working:
The last options that we can try when OPPO A2 camera is not working properly by doing a hard reset. Please follow steps to hard reset OPPO A2 at this specific article.
Please be careful, because hard reset or format to factory default will remove all data and installed applications. Please make sure we backup all data before performing a hard reset.
Why OPPO A2 Front Camera Not Working or Error?
We can take good photos and videos using OPPO A2 that has a good front camera. The resolution is 8 megapixel f/2.0. We can record movies up to 1080p at 30fps using HDR.
However, some users get front camera issues like freezing or stuck. Another OPPO A2 front camera problem is always goes back to the main home screen when we try to open it. Why is this happening?
Mostly OPPO A2 selfie camera problems happen because of camera applications. We can try to do several options to fix OPPO A2 front camera:
- First, we have to try a soft reset or reboot OPPO A2
- Try to reset camera applications from camera menu Setting
- Try to install alternative camera like Google Camera or Camera for Android or Open Camera
- If everything is not working then the last try is doing a hard reset using menu Setting or hardware keys.
How to Fix OPPO A2 Camera Auto Focus Problems or Camera Blurry?
This phone has autofocus features. But some of us are getting hard to focus and some of them are getting blur photo result. There are several possibilities that can make it hard to focus:
- Try to clean up OPPO A2 camera lens. Why this is important? Because small dust in front of the camera will make autofocus sensor keep focus on that object. We have to always make sure our camera lens is clean by regularly cleaning up using a soft cloth.
- Check whether our OPPO A2 camera glass lens has some scratch or not. This situation is similar to the dust problem. The autofocus will keep focus on that scratch and make it hard to focus on the real object. When we see a bigger scratch, then we suggest replacing the camera glass lens with an original one at Oppo authorized service center.
- Some software/firmware version also will make OPPO A2 camera autofocus not work properly. Please try to backup with the latest firmware or Android version upgrade.
Why OPPO A2 Camera Error After Android Firmware Upgrade?
OPPO A2 uses Android 13 OS when open from the box. We will get some firmware upgrade. Sometimes our OPPO A2 camera applications get some troubles after update. Please try to reset camera applications setting to factory default. If the problems still happen, then try to backup all important data and do a hard reset to reformat OPPO A2 to factory default.
Other FAQ of OPPO A2 camera:
- Does the OPPO A2 Front Camera Have an LED Light Flash?
- No, the OPPO A2 front camera doesn’t have a dedicated LED flash. However, the screen light feature can be used to illuminate selfies in low-light conditions.
- Can We Take Pictures Underwater with the OPPO A2?
- No, the OPPO A2 isn’t designed for underwater photography. It’s not water-resistant, so exposing it to water can cause damage.
- Why Are Photos Taken with the OPPO A2 Camera Blurry?
- Blurry photos on the OPPO A2 might be due to software glitches or hardware issues. Try resetting the camera app and inspecting the camera lens for obstructions.
- Why Does the OPPO A2 Camera Display a Black Screen or Show Nothing?
- The OPPO A2 camera app may encounter errors, resulting in a black screen or no display. Restart the app or the phone, reset camera settings, or update the phone’s software to resolve the issue.
By following these steps and considerations, we can effectively address and resolve common issues that may arise with the OPPO A2’s camera, ensuring that we continue to capture high-quality photos and videos with our device.