Why does my Samsung galaxy A21 turn off when the camera is covered.

[Android Central Question]

When I cover the camera or my hand or any object covers the camera my phone screen will black out.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Are you talking about the front-facing camera? It sounds like a smart-cover feature that uses the proximity sensor.

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[spARTacus]

Maybe you have "easy mute" set, Advanced Features - Motions and Gestures, and maybe it's somewhat like flipping the phone over.

 

[mustang7757]

Sounds like you might be covering your proximity sensor