We’re not sure when this bug popped up, but people who use Google Messages a lot have experienced it. When you go to attach an image to a message, the app activates the camera and shows a live viewfinder in the photo picker. After you leave the photo picker, the camera is supposed to deactivate. However, that’s not the case. After you exit the photo picker, the camera will remain on in the background. Because of this, the phone would lose battery charge quickly and overheat. The camera is a battery and system-intensive tool, so having it on constantly isn’t good.
Fortunately, there’s a fix coming for this Google Messages bug
For the time being, the only way that you can fix this is by going into Google Messages’ settings and disabling the app’s camera permissions. However, Google’s communication manager, Scott Westover, confirmed with The Verge that a fix is on the way. The company will soon release an update that will fix this issue. We’re not sure when it will come, but users should be on the lookout for a new update.
How to check for the update
If you use Google Messages a lot, then you’ll want to keep an eye out for the update. First, hold your finger down on the Google Messages app and tap on the App Info button (the “i” inside a circle). There, scroll all the way down to the bottom and tap the App details button. This will take you to the Google Play Store page for the app. At the top, you should see two buttons. The button on the right side will either read “Open” or “Update”. If it’s telling you to update, then tap it and let it install. If you want to make sure that you have the right update, you should check the date under the “What’s new” tab. It should be any time after April 22nd, 2022.
