Android Default Video Camera Intent Opens Image Camera

Question

I am trying to open the android default video camera from my app, using the following code:

Intent intent = new Intent(MediaStore.ACTION_VIDEO_CAPTURE);
startActivityForResult(intent, 1);

But on my two phones (Samsung Note 2, and Google Pixel), it opens the image camera instead. I have this permission in my manifest:

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CAMERA"/>

Any ideas what causes this issue? I've also requested the permission at runtime.

[This sample app](https://github.com/commonsguy/cw-omnibus/tree/master/Media/VideoRecordIntent) that uses `ACTION_VIDEO_CAPTURE` works fine on a Pixel. — CommonsWare, Nov 15 '16 at 18:13
Tried some things from the app but it's still not working. I'm also using the uses-feature thing, but that isn't changing anything — Userrrrrrrrr, Nov 15 '16 at 18:21
I just copied the code for the intent from the sample app into my app and it still isn't working — Userrrrrrrrr, Nov 15 '16 at 18:28
I don't know why you keep getting answers involving permissions. You **do not need camera permissions to record a video if you are using a third part app**. The only thing you may need is the WRITE_EXTERNAL permission to actually save the file. — DeeV, Nov 15 '16 at 19:16
Other than this, I just did the `MediaStore.ACTION_VIDEO_CAPTURE` intent on my HTC M9. It seems to work appropriately. It opened the camcorder. One thing to note is that when using third party apps, you are forced to go with their implementation. They may not simply open up to the camcorder when they capture this Intent. — DeeV, Nov 15 '16 at 19:17

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 15 '16 at 18:49

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Add follow permission CAPTURE_SECURE_VIDEO_OUTPUT and CAPTURE_VIDEO_OUTPUT

answered Nov 15 '16 at 18:49

Volodymyr Stelmashchuk

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Volodymyr Stelmashchuk · Answer 2 · 2016-11-15T20:08:54.723

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You must add next code. Devices have Android 6.0 or later.

if(ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED){
        Intent intent = new Intent(MediaStore.ACTION_VIDEO_CAPTURE);
        startActivityForResult(intent, 1);
    } else {
        ActivityCompat.requestPermissions(this, new String[]{Manifest.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE}, 2);
    }

If your the app has the permission for use the STORAGE we open the STORAGE.

If your the app doesn't have permission for use STORAGE, we open system-dialog. Result from the dialog you can see in the onRequestPermissionsResult. (You must override it on your Activity).

@Override
public void onRequestPermissionsResult(int requestCode, @NonNull String[] permissions,
        @NonNull int[] grantResults) {
    if (requestCode == 2) {
        if (grantResults.length > 0 && grantResults[0] == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
            Intent intent = new Intent(MediaStore.ACTION_VIDEO_CAPTURE);
            startActivityForResult(intent, 1);
        }
    }
}

I think you must extract next lines to the private method.

private void takePhoto() {
    Intent intent = new Intent(MediaStore.ACTION_VIDEO_CAPTURE);
    startActivityForResult(intent, 1);
}

For more information see : https://developer.android.com/training/permissions/requesting.html

edited Nov 15 '16 at 20:08

answered Nov 15 '16 at 18:23

Volodymyr Stelmashchuk

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I've requested the permission and all already, but it still doesn't work unfortunately. The camera app starts fine... But for some reason it starts the image camera rather than the video camera – Userrrrrrrrr Nov 15 '16 at 18:27
Add follow permissions: – Volodymyr Stelmashchuk Nov 15 '16 at 18:42
CAPTURE_SECURE_VIDEO_OUTPUT – Volodymyr Stelmashchuk Nov 15 '16 at 18:42
Add follow permission CAPTURE_SECURE_VIDEO_OUTPUT and CAPTURE_VIDEO_OUTPUT – Volodymyr Stelmashchuk Nov 15 '16 at 18:43
Maybe next your problem will be permission to file system. @Userrrrrrrrr – Volodymyr Stelmashchuk Nov 15 '16 at 19:05
That was my issue, I needed to add – Userrrrrrrrr Nov 15 '16 at 19:17
Yes, but use must and it to the real time permissions. – Volodymyr Stelmashchuk Nov 15 '16 at 19:39
Yes, but use must and it to the real time permissions. – Volodymyr Stelmashchuk Nov 15 '16 at 19:40
Yes, but use must and it to the real time permissions. And maybe you need and READ_EXSTERNAL_STOREG permission for read this file. @Userrrrrrrrr And can you like me answer. – Volodymyr Stelmashchuk Nov 15 '16 at 19:43
Would you mind writing the STORAGE answer as an answer rather than a comment, so that I can accept that? – Userrrrrrrrr Nov 15 '16 at 19:58

score -1 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 15 '16 at 18:54

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Android 6.0 and later requieres to ask permissions at run time. Read the official doc here: https://developer.android.com/training/permissions/requesting.html

I hope it helps.

answered Nov 15 '16 at 18:54

kelmi92

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