There ’s no doubt thePixel 3has one of the best photographic camera out there . There ’s also no denying it ’s been beset by bugs since Google released it last month . Now , Pixel 3 owner say a yet another bug has the equipment serve up ‘ fatal error ’ when they utilize the tv camera , and the number apparently appears both in the main camera and through third - party apps .

In extended threads onRedditandGoogle ’s Product Forums , several user have described their Pixel 3 cameras foreswear on them after trying to utilise the characteristic in any third - party app . Since October 22 , there have been at least 108 response to the Google Forum post alone . drug user are reporting crash in photo - intemperate social media apps like Instagram , and some say the bug also impacts fluid deposits in banking apps , message , and even the flashlight app . Users have screen - crest the Pixel 3 television camera plainly showing ablank projection screen , or a message say the photographic camera encountered a “ fatal error . ”

bring up the sound or perform a manufactory reset seems to reset the job for some folk , while others say their cameras are still borked . One potential solution cited by users necessitate revoking third - party photographic camera entree . In a financial statement toBuzzFeed , Google said a localisation was coming soon : “ We ’ve take care into reports of this topic and have describe a fix that will wander out in the coming weeks , ” a spokesperson said . We ’ve reached out to the company for more info .

Users say the Pixel 3 camera is borked…again

Users say the Pixel 3 camera is borked…againPhoto: Sam Rutherford (Gizmodo)

When it issue forth to Pixel 3 bug , we ’ve control everything fromextra notchestodisappearing textbook messages . But these late reports are worrying , as the Pixel 3 ’s camera is its main merchandising point . To be clear , the gadget ’s television camera caliber has n’t technically changed — as we read last workweek , we were super impressed withGoogle ’s Night Sightfeature . But Google still has work to do to make trusted the Pixel 3 ’s in effect feature stay on useable .

Update 5:57pm ET : A Google spokesperson by and by sent Gizmodo the undermentioned statement :

“ We ’ve seen reports from a modest group of customer who have encountered a bug when using Pixel Camera from within third - company apps . A localisation will be rolling out in the coming week . In the meantime , for people affected , you’re able to use Pixel Camera without limitations and share image to third - political party apps . ”

Argentina’s President Javier Milei (left) and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., holding a chainsaw in a photo posted to Kennedy’s X account on May 27. 2025.

[ 9to5 Google , The Verge ]

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