diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 810b36f8..eca54980 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -14,6 +14,10 @@ that can be found in the LICENSE file. -->
 
 - Allow flash modes failed to switch and can move on to next when switching. (#156)
 
+### Fixes
+
+- Fix lifecycle integrations with the camera preview. (#157)
+
 ## 3.6.5
 
 ### Fixes
diff --git a/lib/src/states/camera_picker_state.dart b/lib/src/states/camera_picker_state.dart
index d5ab88c1..faf6fbf6 100644
--- a/lib/src/states/camera_picker_state.dart
+++ b/lib/src/states/camera_picker_state.dart
@@ -199,14 +199,14 @@ class CameraPickerState extends State<CameraPicker>
   @override
   void didChangeAppLifecycleState(AppLifecycleState state) {
     final CameraController? c = innerController;
-    // App state changed before we got the chance to initialize.
-    if (c == null || !c.value.isInitialized) {
+    if (state == AppLifecycleState.resumed) {
+      initCameras(currentCamera);
+    } else if (c == null || !c.value.isInitialized) {
+      // App state changed before we got the chance to initialize.
       return;
-    }
-    if (state == AppLifecycleState.inactive) {
+    } else if (state == AppLifecycleState.inactive) {
       c.dispose();
-    } else if (state == AppLifecycleState.resumed) {
-      initCameras(currentCamera);
+      innerController = null;
     }
   }