Top 6 Ways to Fix WhatsApp Camera Zoom Issue

Using the new features of WhatsApp is fun until your phone stops working or something breaks. These functions compromise the stability of the application. Some users are complaining that they are facing an issue where the camera is zoomed in. While this can be awkward when sharing photos, here’s how to fix WhatsApp’s camera zoom issue.

Before we go ahead and fix the zoomed camera issue for you, let’s find out what exactly is the zoomed camera in WhatsApp.

What is Camera Zooming Problem in WhatsApp?

WhatsApp lets you use the camera to send images, add images to WhatsApp status and record videos without leaving the app.

With the latest version of WhatsApp, WhatsApp started showing a zoomed camera interface when users tried to use the built-in camera to capture and send media. If you try to take a picture, it will click a normal picture, but the interface remains zoomed in, making it difficult for users to take a better shot.

The bug was present in the beta version of WhatsApp on Android and now it has reached the public version as well. Let’s fix the problem.

1. Update WhatsApp App

WhatsApp is aware of the problem. The company is trying to fix the zoomed camera issue. You need to update the app to the latest version from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Let’s focus on that as the issue is most common on Android phones.

Stage 1: Open Google Play Store on your Android phone.

Step 2: Tap the profile icon in the top right corner and select Manage apps and devices.

Stage 3: Update WhatsApp to the latest version from the menu below.

2. Join WhatsApp Beta

WhatsApp offers a beta program on Android to test features before releasing them to consumers.

Open Google Play Store and search for WhatsApp. From the app info page, you will join/leave the WhatsApp beta on your phone.

Give it some time and you’ll have a new beta of WhatsApp to test on your phone. Then you won’t face the WhatsApp camera zoom issue.

3. Force Stop WhatsApp

At any time, you can force stop WhatsApp and open the app again to quickly fix WhatsApp related issues. Here’s how.

Stage 1: Minimize WhatsApp and open the multitasking menu.

Step 2: Uninstall WhatsApp from the multitasking menu.

Stage 3: Open the app drawer and find WhatsApp.

Step 4: Tap and hold WhatsApp and select the info button.

Step 5: Tap on Force stop from the WhatsApp info menu.

It will suspend all WhatsApp activities in the background. Open WhatsApp again and start using the camera as before.

4. Clear WhatsApp Cache

WhatsApp collects cache in the background to make certain tasks in the app faster. Such cache overloading, WhatsApp not downloading files, camera staying zoomed in, etc. can cause such problems. Here is how to clear WhatsApp cache.

Stage 1: Open the app drawer and long press the WhatsApp icon.

Step 2: Select Storage and cache from the menu below and clear the cache.

5. Use Phone Camera

If you encounter a zoomed camera issue while using the WhatsApp built-in camera, you should choose the phone camera to take photos and videos.

By opening the stock camera application on your Android phone, you can take the photos or videos you want to send via WhatsApp.

Open WhatsApp and go to the corresponding chat. Add a recent photo or video and hit the submit button.

6. Reinstall WhatsApp

Before proceeding with this trick to fix zoomed camera issue in WhatsApp, make sure you have made a backup of the chat.

Find WhatsApp from the App drawer menu and long press the WhatsApp icon to go to the App info menu. Select Uninstall and confirm your decision.

Now go to Play Store and download WhatsApp app. Restore the backup file and use the camera normally in WhatsApp.

Get Started with Camera on WhatsApp

The default camera plays a vital role in the WhatsApp experience. If you are facing a zoomed camera issue, try using the steps above and use WhatsApp as usual. Which trick worked for you? Share your findings for our readers in the comments section below.