Before you start customizing your device, you should unlock its bootloader. This will allow for more freedom in the apps that you install and the modifications that you make. However, unlocking the bootloader will wipe all data on your phone and void its warranty.
In addition, in the case of Samsung devices, things get even worse as the hardware e-fuse is tripped. As a result, the Knox can no longer get back to its default state even if the bootloader is locked. Unfortunately, this is not the only problem Samsung users face.
Camera Disabled after Unlocking Bootloader on Galaxy Z Fold 5
Many people who own the Galaxy Z Fold 5 have complained that the camera becomes disabled as soon as they unlock the bootloader. Whenever they try to launch the Camera app, they are greeted with a warning prompt and the following error message: “Camera is malfunctioning.”
On the other hand, this issue isn’t limited to the stock camera app. You wouldn’t be able to use even GCam ports or any open-source camera app either. The only silver lining among all of this is that not everyone has reported experiencing this problem.
A device with the model number SM-F9460 seems to be the only one that’s experiencing this problem. It’s unclear whether or not all devices sold in Taiwan will have this issue.
Is there a Fix?
For some users of “other” Galaxy devices plagued by this issue in the past, spoofing the device’s fingerprint to any other Android device was enough to bypass the problem.
If you want to give this tweak a try, we have a guide on Fix Camera not working in Samsung after Bootloader Unlock.
Concluding Remarks
We hope this guide has been helpful. Please let us know if you have any questions, and we’ll do our best to assist you.
What do you think of this new development from South Korea? Are you ready to say goodbye to the camera in favour of custom development, or is it too much of a sacrifice for you? Do share your opinions with us in the comments section below.
