5 Ways to Fix Google Meet Video Not Working on Android

Try These Things First

• Force quit the app: The first thing to do is to completely stop the Google Meet app on your Android to cease any pending or stuck process and give it a fresh start. For that, force quit the app and then launch it again.
• Check your internet connection: The next thing you should do is check your internet connection speed by visiting Fast.com. If the result shows that your connection is weak, try restarting your router or switching to mobile data.
• Close apps that are using the camera: In addition, you should close any other application running in the background that might be using your device’s camera. You should specifically look for apps like Zoom, Teams, Slack, or any other application supporting video calling.

Fix 1: Turn off Limit Data Usage in the Meet App

Google Meet has a built-in data limit feature that must be disabled if you are connected to cellular data, otherwise you might encounter issues while using the app. To disable this feature:

Step 1: Open the Meet app and tap on the hamburger icon at the top-left corner.

Step 2: Tap on Settings > Metting settings.

Step 3: Turn off the toggle for Limit data usage.

Try starting a video call and see if the problem is solved.

Fix 2: Allow Unrestricted Battery Usage for Google Meet

While low power mode on your Android device can help you conserve battery life, it inadvertently limits the operation of several apps in the background, potentially causing issues with Google Meet functionality.

If you wish to maintain the use of low power mode while ensuring Google Meet works smoothly, follow these steps to enable unrestricted battery usage for the Google Meet app:

Step 1: Long-press the Google Meet icon on your Android phone and select App info.

Step 2: Choose Battery saver > opt for No restrictions.

Fix 3: Allow Google Meet to Access the Camera

If Google Meet video is still not working, check the camera access for the app on your Android phone. Here’s how to check and reactivate it.

Step 1: Long-press the Google Meet icon > select App info > choose App permissions.

Step 2: Choose Camera.

Step 3: Select Allow only while using the app.

Fix 4: Use Google Meet From the Gmail App

When none of the solutions work, the last resort is to use Google Meet from the Gmail app on your Android. Here’s how:

Step 1: Open the Gmail app on your Android phone and tap the Meet icon at the bottom right.

You can now start a meeting or join with a code.

Like in the Google Meet app, ensure that Limit data usage is disabled for the Gmail app. Here’s how to check the same.

Step 1: In the Gmail app, tap on the hamburger icon at the top left and select Settings.

Step 2: Select the email account to start the Google Meet video.

Step 3: Uncheck the box for Limit data usage.

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