Bigo Live Rear Camera: Switching and Permissions

Check Bigo Live rear-camera switching and permissions. Learn what to review for a black screen, missing camera button or different broadcast mode.

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To switch to the rear camera in Bigo Live, look for the camera-switching control on your stream or call screen. Its location and availability may vary by version; do not assume a press-and-hold gesture works on every device.

Checking camera switching

Confirm you are in the correct video-enabled stream or call type.
Inspect the camera-switch icon or camera options in the preview area.
Use the available control to switch between front and rear cameras.
Make sure the background does not show addresses, documents or other people's private information.
Check that the picture actually changed before continuing the broadcast.

If the camera will not open

Check BIGO's camera permission on your phone. See whether the device's own camera app produces an image; this helps determine whether the problem is specific to BIGO. Close other apps using the camera and try again. Update the app from the official store.

If the switch button is missing

Audio rooms, PC streams and other call modes may not have the same camera controls. Request support with the error message, device and version details. Do not install unknown camera-fix apps to solve the problem.

Sources and updates

Sources checked: 7 September 2026. Menus and features may vary by app version, country and account status. This guide is not a substitute for official BIGO support.

BIGO LIVE support center

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to hold down the camera icon?

There is no universal rule; follow the camera control offered in your version.

Does a black screen directly mean a broken camera?

No. Permissions, the app or broadcast mode may be responsible; check the device camera separately.