Modern smartphones can boast of two cameras at once - rear (main) and front. The front is used primarily for selfies and video calls, while the rear is used for everything else. Some smartphones have camera modules installed that can give odds to cameras. But no matter how the module is installed in the smartphone, the camera may stop working. Fortunately, this is easy to fix in most cases, but not always. Let's go in order.
Software glitch
In this case, we mean a certain failure that occurred in the firmware, as a result of which the camera may not work or, say, show a black screen. The first thing a user should do is to reboot his smartphone - this simple procedure helps to cope with a huge number of all kinds of errors and problems that arise in mobile devices.
Application incompatibility
We go on the rise. Think about which apps you might have installed lately. They might be conflicting with the camera app. This is especially true if you decide to use a replacement for the standard camera app.
What to do? It is necessary to find the source of the problem, and this can be done by uninstalling applications installed over a certain period of time.
Check your device for viruses and Trojans
Alas, for the operating room Android systems there are a huge number of viruses, Trojans and other malware. The most interesting thing is that in many cases the user himself is to blame for the infection of the device - it is enough to install an application from a third-party source (not from the Play Market), which contains a malicious file.
Thus, viruses can also affect the operation of the camera. In this case, it is worth using antivirus, fortunately, their choice in the same Play Market is quite large, besides, most of these applications can be downloaded for free.
Updating the firmware and installing new firmware
If you have updated the firmware version, after which the camera stopped working, it is either the firmware itself or something went wrong during the update. In the first case, you need to wait for the manufacturer to update the software, and in the second, install the firmware again, but this time on your own.
Wipe the camera peephole
If you see strange noises on the display when you start the camera, first wipe the camera eye - it may just be dirty. In some smartphone models, the camera module is capable of letting in dust, in this case, no matter how much you wipe the lens, you will not change anything, only replacing the module will help.
Mechanical damage to the module
Much worse if the matter is in mechanical damage to the module. It is enough to drop the smartphone once to disable the camera module and in this case, as you understand, only replacing it will help. Even if the smartphone is under warranty, the replacement is carried out at the expense of the owner - the warranty does not apply to problems caused by mechanical impact.
Articles and Life Hacks
Many novice users cannot communicate via video streaming because they do not know how to turn on the Skype camera on their tablet. And then they can only be content with the voice of the interlocutor.
Before turning on the camera in Skype, you need to set its parameters. For this:
- Go to the program settings and set "Video quality";
- If the Internet is weak, then set the lowest quality, otherwise the video and sounds will be very out of sync;
- If the speed is high enough, then high quality can be delivered;
- Now go to the "Show my video" section and put down those who will be able to watch your image on Skype (this can be all users or only those who are in the contact list).
Turn on the front camera
If your tablet has two cameras - front and rear, then you can choose which one to connect.To activate the front camera you need:
- Go to Skype settings;
- Check the box next to the line "Activate video communication";
- Go to the "Select camera" section and specify the front one.
How to turn on the rear camera
If your tablet does not have a front camera, you can only use the rear one. In this case, you will not be able to see the interlocutor, but he will be able to you.
To activate, you must do the following:
- In the Skype settings, be sure to check the box next to "Activate video communication";
- Go to camera selection and specify the rear one.
To enable it, you will also need to set the basic settings first, and only then, in the "Select camera" section, specify the installed webcam.
Many people choose gadgets running Android based on many parameters. One of them is the opportunity to get a high-quality camera or video camera for relatively little money. But because of the open source code platforms and for a number of other reasons, this option may not work correctly. In this essay, the question will be considered in detail - what to do if the camera does not work on Android.
Possible reasons
There can be many reasons for this phenomenon. Let's list the most common:
- The first reason is a firmware update. This procedure is automatic on the shell, but it can cause important settings to fail and camera malfunction. In this case, you can use.
- The second reason - . In recent years, with the rapid development of the platform, this reason has become one of the most common. If you do not install an antivirus and often visit unfamiliar sites, the risk of catching this is very high.
- Mechanical damage. When the gadget falls, one of the modules, which is responsible for camera settings, may be damaged.
- There is dirt or dust on the sensor. For many manufacturers, such modules are placed on the outside, if something gets on it, the option starts to work incorrectly.
- Clogged module cache.
Camera Enhancement for Android: Video
How to set up a camera on Android
Now let's list possible ways solutions to problems and how to set up a camera on Android:
How to turn off camera sound on Android: Video
Skype integration issues
Many people who first use a smartphone with a downloaded IP telephony program ask themselves why the camera does not work in Skype on Android. There may be several reasons for this.
The most main version utilities are still in the process of being finalized, or simply do not fit the current version of the operating shell.
Another case - the camera settings are not set to work with such programs. This option is activated in different phones in different ways.
Thus, from all of the above, it can be understood that working with the camera on Android has a number of features that must be taken into account, then there are no problems when using the module and operating system will not.
Camera not working on Android: Video
Al 25.09.2015 02:53
The camera takes a picture of the photo, but when I go to the gallery, there is an empty file instead. The video does not shoot at all. In the gallery, I cannot create a new album or move photos from one to another. There is only 1 album. This is after a factory reset
V-ANDROIDE team 10/19/2015 09:39
This is a very individual question. The solutions are different for each phone. First, clarify which update you installed and which version of Android was before? Second, try to do a master reset. Thirdly, maybe the camera itself is out of order and malfunctions. Fourthly, there is an option to reflash the gadget yourself. That is, you yourself are looking for and downloading the required firmware. Then you install the drivers for your gadget on your computer, install the firmware program. Put your phone into firmware mode. Connect to your computer, run the desired program, specify the path to the firmware files and flash. If you yourself are not confident in your abilities, then it is better to take the device to a repair shop, there the guys will quickly figure out what the problem is and solve it. The truth will have to pay. And independent attempts to solve it can not only not help, but also aggravate the situation and disable the gadget without the possibility of repair. So, do not spare the money, take it to the repair.
V-ANDROIDE team 10/28/2015 08:37
http://android-help.ru/26962/%D0%BD%D0%B5-%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B5% D1% 82-% D0% BA% D0% B0% D0% BC% D0% B5% D1% 80% D0% B0. Maybe ask a question and they will answer you). Tell me, what gadget are you talking about? After all, there are some models whose sore spot is the camera. For example, on TF201 Prime and all its modifications have this drawback. In this case, only replacing the camera with a loop helps, because the loop itself is frayed.
V-ANDROIDE team 10/28/2015 08:39
Hello. The camera may not work for various reasons, both hardware and software. By software errors. Here you can personally reboot the gadget. If the problem persists, then do full reset to factory settings. If this does not help, then you can try to flash the device. But, if you doubt that you will be able to do this, then it is better not to take it. In this case, it would be best to seek professional help. For hardware problems. Sometimes it happens that the camera breaks down for technical reasons (hardware). That is, the loop can be frayed, the contacts oxidized, the camera itself is out of order, the camera controller, autofocus, or other camera controls. Independently, it is only mono to replace the camera itself and the cable to it (usually they are inseparable). But, for this you have to disassemble the gadget and replace it all. Again, I recommend that you go to the professionals, as you yourself can make things worse. Read here - http://android-help.ru/26962/%D0%BD%D0%B5-%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B0%D0 % B5% D1% 82-% D0% BA% D0% B0% D0% BC% D0% B5% D1% 80% D0% B0. Maybe ask a question and they will answer you)
Evgeniy 10/29/2015 18:40
Hello, the camera does not work, something was pressed by a child! The camera app is stopped. I demolished everything to the factory settings, it did not help, I installed other camera applications, writes the same thing, the camera application is stopped. Himself (the screen) takes pictures., But neither the main nor the front camera works. Sony T3 phone. Android 4.4 tell me what to do?
V-ANDROIDE Team 11/16/2015 2:01 PM
Hello. Everything is simple enough. Unfortunately, there is no Sony phone at hand now, but I will describe the procedure using the example of Samsung. Just follow the analogy. The bottom line is that you need to go into settings. Next, we find the "Application Manager" (or simply "Applications"). All applications installed on the phone will be displayed here. I have them divided into five groups. Find the Camera app here. If you have multiple tabs on top, then the Camera application will be in the All or Disabled (or Disabled) tab. Your task is to find the Camera application. Select it and click the "Enable" or "Enable" button. If this does not help, then, as a last resort, you can try to flash the gadget. But, here, too, is 100% an option. If the phone is under warranty, you can contact the store where you bought or service center under warranty (it is better to go to the store, and they will already send it to the right place). If there is no guarantee anymore, then you can try to flash it yourself.
V-ANDROIDE team 11/16/2015 2:02 pm
V-ANDROIDE team 11/16/2015 2:03 pm
Hello. As far as I understand, you have already tried all the instructions in the article and nothing helps? If you have already done a factory reset, but the camera still does not work, then the reason is in the hardware part. This means that the camera itself is dead and needs to be replaced. In order to make sure of this completely, you can try to flash your phone. That is, download the new official firmware for your phone, the appropriate drivers and utilities for flashing through a computer and flash the phone. If this does not help, then 100% you need to change the camera module itself.
V-ANDROIDE Team 12/14/2015 2:15 PM
Hello. Cyanogen does not always work well. Moreover, it is often in these firmwares that there are problems with cameras. I have repeatedly encountered the problem of not working autofocus and the whole camera. Therefore, if possible, then it is better to go to the official firmware. Better yet, install a service firmware for yourself and do not use any Cynogens.
V-ANDROIDE Team 12/30/2015 3:52 PM
Hello. Most likely, the problem is that the front camera module is burnt out or the cable is frayed. That's all. The solution is to replace the camera together with the module and the ribbon cable (they are already assembled and sold). If you yourself cannot choose the required camera (by size, model, form factor, ribbon cable, and so on), then it is better to contact the service center. However, you should understand that to replace this component, you will have to disassemble your device (tablet or smartphone). Again, if you do not know how to do this, then it is better to take it to the repair.
Ati 01/06/2016 10:14
Hello! help me lenovo k 30-t camera sometimes works sometimes not, english version.
writes unfortunately has stopped, sometimes black screen and reboot, sometimes failed to connect tried to install another firmware, installed other programs nothing changed. it works well from time to time, sometimes it works but the quality is poor. the front works if left on the front. now it's android 4.4.4 k30-ts048_150805
Anastasia 01/13/2016 05:55
Hello!
I have a similar problem with the camera on the Qumo 500 phone - the icon of flipping the camera from the main to the front one disappeared by itself .... with the frontal and photo and video is done, but not with the main one !!! I tried to reset the settings, and tinkered with the camera settings…. did not help! I wanted to clear the cache, but I could not find the camera in the applications!?! What else can you do ???
Team V-ANDROIDE 01/13/2016 20:29
Hello. This suggests that the camera itself is out of order. Maybe the camera cable is frayed, maybe the whole module is covered ... here it is already necessary to disassemble and look, ring and so on. In any case, you will not do anything at home. Bring it in for repair. The camera just needs to be replaced and that's it.
Team V-ANDROIDE 01/13/2016 20:31
Hello. If you tried resetting to factory settings and reflashing (you only need to use official service firmware), then I have no more advice. Bring it in for repair. Most likely, the camera simply moves away, or the cable loses contact somewhere, or is frayed, or maybe the camera module itself is burnt and now works with varying degrees of success. In any case, the entire camera module will most likely have to be replaced.
Team V-ANDROIDE 01/13/2016 20:32
Hello. What firmware did you install? Custom or official? I generally do not recommend flashing devices. And if you flash, then only as a last resort and use exclusively official service firmware. Custom firmware often gives different failures, and here you are doing everything at your own peril and risk. If the device is out of order - bring it for repair. Try to return back the firmware that was before or install a new, but official service version. Or take it for repair. I have no other options.
Tanyusha 01/19/2016 15:57
Hello, help, answer the question!
I have a Samsung Geleksi A5, a new phone, but something happened. The camera works taking pictures of the photo, and as soon as I want to turn on the video it knocks out: Warning camera failure. That is, the problem is that the video is not filmed 🙁
Maryana 01/24/2016 07:24
Hello. After installing the next skype updates stopped working in the application front-camera... Works in other applications. Yes, and here, when dialing, I can see myself, but when calling, I do not. Lenovo k910 phone. The crux of the question is: is this a jamb of an application or a phone and how to solve it?
Team V-ANDROIDE 09.02.2016 12:19
Hello. Have you done a factory reset? In this case, you either need to reflash the device or replace the camera. That is, the firmware will fix all software failures, but if this does not help, then the matter is not in the software, but in the hardware. In this case, you just need to replace the camera. If you will be flashing yourself, then use only official service firmware. If you don’t want to flash it yourself or the firmware didn’t help, then bring it in for repair, since you are unlikely to replace the camera yourself at home. To do this, you will have to disassemble the gadget and replace the entire camera module with a cable.
Hello. This is most likely a software glitch. It is solved by resetting to the factory parameters. But, if the reset did not help (this may be), then you need to reflash the device. If you are afraid to flash it yourself, or you cannot find the firmware, or the firmware did not help, then bring it in for repair, since you yourself are unlikely to be able to do anything.
V-ANDROIDE Team 02/09/2016 12:20 PM
Hello. This is the jamb of the application. The fact is that for some time now Skype was acquired by Microsoft, which made this program very unstable and buggy. If we talk about the computer version, the last working version was Skype 6.0. In general, after Skype passed into the hands of Microsoft, the program is very buggy. So, I recommend that you delete new skype, put old version and use it (do not update in any case). The program is buggy both on Android devices and computers. Open Play Store and uninstall the update. Or, wait for another update, in which this bug will be fixed. By the way, there is video communication in Viber and other similar applications.
Alexey 03/02/2016 12:23 PM
Hello, there is also a problem with the camera, it shoots a video, does not take a photo, tried to download alternative programs for the gallery and camera, tried to reset the settings, rename the folder and restart the phone, only shoots video, does not want to save photos
Ekaterina 03.03.2016 16:24
V-ANDROIDE Team 03/16/2016 10:59 AM
Hello. If you've tried everything, there are only two options left. Try flashing your device. If the firmware does not help (or you yourself are afraid to flash it), then bring it in for repair. There are no camera settings on mobile devices. Therefore, you are unlikely to be able to do anything. And here is the logic. If the problem is software. then the firmware will solve it (only the official service firmware should be installed). If the problem is hardware (that is, not software, namely, some physical component of the camera - a controller, matrix or other) is out of order, then only replacing the camera will help. The fact that the video shoots does not mean that the photo should work too. Although there is only one camera, different chips are responsible for video and photo. Therefore, the reason can be both software and hardware. Here you need to check, watch and try (first the firmware, and then the replacement of the camera).
V-ANDROIDE Team 03/16/2016 11:00
hello. If you've tried everything, there are only two options left. Try flashing your device. If the firmware does not help (or you yourself are afraid to flash it), then bring it in for repair. There are no camera settings on mobile devices. Therefore, you are unlikely to be able to do anything. And here is the logic. If the problem is software. then the firmware will solve it (only the official service firmware should be installed). If the problem is hardware (that is, not software, namely, some physical component of the camera - controller, matrix or other) is out of order, then only replacing the camera will help. The fact that the video shoots does not mean that the photo should work too. Although there is only one camera, different chips are responsible for video and photo. Therefore, the reason can be both software and hardware. Here you need to check, watch and try (first the firmware, and then the replacement of the camera).
Anko 03/18/2016 9:43 PM
Hello! I have a huawei p8 phone. the phone was repaired (the back cover was completely changed) after that the front camera stopped working, writes “camera error, cannot connect to the camera”, but these are still victories, after this plate the camera stops responding completely. e and the usual one does not work, starts working after a reboot or if you clear the cache. but if you turn on the fpontal one again, then history repeats itself.
Artyom 03/21/2016 19:49
Ekaterina wrote 18 days ago
Hello, I have a problem with the camera. I turn it on, it shows a black screen. I'm trying to press the buttons and not what, after a few minutes the application writes the camera does not work, close it? Please tell me what to do !!!
Ekaterina, have you found a solution?
Rodion 04/01/2016 14:46
Hello! Sony phone Xperia C (you can watch it on the Internet). The camera weighs only 6MB, but after clearing the cache it began to weigh 1.5MB. Before that, the camera worked perfectly, did not complain about anything. Yes ... I have viruses that cannot be removed, such as “smart host, adobe air, etc.… They are of the“ system ”type, since they cannot be removed, they say they say“ cannot be removed system file”. But I deleted them by hand ... But it is downloaded again! And so endlessly. No antivirus will stop, most likely, it will stop the ant.Tried all antiviruses, everything! This virus gets in the way. You enter the game, the game stops and so endlessly, if you do not click on the tabs and remove the virus that got out, but after two minutes this crap reappears. I downloaded the Titanium Backup program and froze all the viruses with it, but that was a long time ago. Now I still have everything frozen and they cannot be deleted in any way, even the firmware will not help ... Also, the Play Market does not work for me, since I downloaded freedom, I did not know that this would break the playmarket. Help me out, please!
Team V-ANDROIDE 04/06/2016 11:13
Hello. Most likely, during the repair, the camera cable (front) was damaged or the connector was incorrectly connected. Therefore, you should go to the people who made the repairs and tell them that after their repair such a problem appeared. Let them fix it. I will not advise you anything else, since most likely the problem is hardware (replacing the loop or the entire camera).
Oleg 04/07/2016 13:34
Hello. ASUS Zenfone phone. The selfie mode in the camera stopped working. That is, when you turn on the “selfie” mode, the camera does not switch to the rear one, but remains to work on the front one. Moreover, the camera itself works both front and rear. With what it can be connected? Maybe because of an update?
Hello. What makes you think that the firmware will not help. Based on what you have described, then you just have to do a factory reset with the formatting of the flash drive and internal memory to delete everything. If this does not help, then you will need to flash the device. At the same time, before you start flashing, you need to remove the USB flash drive and format it on your computer. The best way to install the firmware is an official service one. The firmware will solve all the problems described. And do not download unverified files from the left sites anymore.
Team V-ANDROIDE 13.04.2016 09:08
Hello. If you've tried everything, how can I help you? Have you tried doing a factory reset? If this does not help, then you need to flash it. The firmware must be installed with the official service. Such firmwares are not buggy and work more stable than others. In general, there can be two reasons why the camera does not work. The first is software and is treated with a factory reset or firmware. The second is hardware. Such errors are treated by replacing the non-working device. That is, the loop from the camera could be frayed, the camera module itself or the camera itself (matrix or other components) could fail. It is impossible to fix all this. Therefore, all that remains is to replace the camera. Hence the conclusion - if resetting to the factory parameters did not help, then we flash it. If the firmware did not help either, then you need to change the camera. Cameras are sold already with cables, so at the same time you will replace both the cable and the entire camera module. If you yourself cannot flash, change cameras, and so on, then bring it in for repair.
Andrey 04/14/2016 14:52
Hello. The Land Rover Discovery B8 phone bought a new one in the online store, a week later when they turn on the camera or video, green noise appears on the screen like in the film matrix, but on the front camera they are not there when the photo is taken, the folk itself is half clear and half blurred at all. Dropping to the factory did not help, alternative applications did not help. What can be connected with? Software (reflash) or the slipper module itself (that is, replacing the camera will fix it) ??? Please tell me in advance, thanks!
Safatich 04.24.2016 14:04
Hello. Writes that the camera was not detected. Previously, I saved a factory reset. But after the last reset, for some reason, the application itself, the standard camera, disappeared. I tried to download from Google, the camera was not found. Latest official firmware
Nastya 05/07/2016 14:48
Hello!
I have a Huawei P8, I still do not understand how it happened, but my back is defocused. camera, from the front everything is fine, and the back one is coming in waves, why?
I already did everything and settings reset, factory antivirus, reset cache, now I don't know what else to do .... ((
Please help: 3
Nikita 05/08/2016 14:08
Tired of the simple 4.4.2 Kit Kat. I upgraded to 5.1.1 lollipop. The firmware was called rr-remix. After the firmware, when entering the camera, there was an inscription Error connecting to the camera. I installed the factory firmware. And the camera seems to turn on, But only for a minute, and then the device freezes and a black screen. Problem with the module and carry it for repair?
V-ANDROIDE Team 05/25/2016 12:58
Hello. Interference on the camera indicates that the camera cable is broken or there is no contact. In general, this is not a software problem, but a hardware one. That is, you need to disassemble the phone and check the camera cable and the camera module itself. Most likely, this is a factory defect. Moreover, the phone is new. Therefore, I do not advise you to go into its "insides" yourself, because because of this your guarantee will be canceled. Better to contact the store where you bought the phone and tell them what happened. You must have it replaced or repaired under warranty.
V-ANDROIDE Team 05/25/2016 01:01 PM
Hello. If there are two cameras and there is a function of switching between cameras, then look for the icon more closely. When you start the camera, which camera is working? Front, do you mean the camera that is looking at you? So you see yourself on the screen? or is “front” the main camera (called the rear camera)? It is possible that the cameras on your device cannot be switched. That is, when you start the camera (photo or video), the main camera works, with which you take photos and videos. And with video calls, the call goes to the front camera so that your interlocutor can see your face. At the same time, there is no way to switch cameras (the system itself determines when which camera to use).
Hello. It is possible that this is a hardware problem. That is, the camera itself is out of order or the train is broken. But it may be that the firmware is also buggy and even a reset does not help fix the error. Nothing can be said unequivocally. Try to flash your gadget. In this case, you can install not the most new firmware, but the main thing is to install the official service firmware (albeit the previous version) -. If the firmware does not help (or if you are afraid to flash it yourself), then bring it in for repair. If the problem is hardware, then you definitely won't fix it yourself.
Team V-ANDROIDE 05/25/2016 13:02
Hello. You have tried everything, so it remains to try to flash -. If even the firmware does not help (or you are afraid to flash it yourself), then bring it in for repair. It is possible that this is a hardware problem. That is, the camera itself is out of order. Or maybe the sensor and the camera are in order, but the autofocus system is out of order. In any case, the entire camera (the entire module) changes, since it is all assembled and it is impossible to replace any driver separately. I don't think you can replace the camera on your device at home.
Team V-ANDROIDE 05/25/2016 13:02
Hello. It is possible that this is a hardware problem. That is, the camera itself is out of order or the train is broken. But it may be that the firmware also glitched. Therefore, first of all try to do a factory reset -. If even a reset does not help fix the error, then you will have to flash it. But, nothing can be said unequivocally. Try to flash your gadget. In this case, you can install not the newest firmware, but the main thing is to install the official service firmware (albeit the previous version) -. If the firmware does not help (or if you are afraid to flash it yourself), then bring it in for repair. If the problem is hardware, then you yourself will definitely not fix it, since you need to replace the inoperative camera with a new one.
Hello. Try to flash it again. But, this time, install the official Lollipop service firmware (5.0.1). Even if there are problems with the camera on the service firmware, bring it in for repair. I don't know any other options.
Team V-ANDROIDE 05/25/2016 13:03
Hello. What does “I make a screen on the camera” mean? I don't understand what you are doing. Are you taking a photo with a camera? Or are you taking a screenshot of the screen? Please clarify what you are doing there. It is possible that this is a hardware problem. That is, the camera itself is out of order or the train is broken. But it may be that the firmware also glitched. Therefore, first of all try to do a factory reset -. If even a reset does not help fix the error, then you will have to flash it. But, nothing can be said unequivocally. Try to flash your gadget. In this case, you can install not the newest firmware, but the main thing is to install the official service firmware (albeit the previous version) -. If the firmware does not help (or if you are afraid to flash it yourself), then bring it in for repair. If the problem is hardware, then you yourself will definitely not fix it, since you need to replace the inoperative camera with a new one.
V-ANDROIDE Team 06/01/2016 20:59
Hello. Most likely, the problem is in the loop. In general, such problems can be either hardware (the loop is broken, the contacts are oxidized, or the camera itself is out of order), and software (a software failure occurs). Software glitches can be resolved by resetting the device to factory settings - or by flashing. But, if the reset did not help, then this indicates that the problem is hardware and you just need to replace the camera and cable. To do this, you will have to disassemble the device. If you yourself do not have experience, then it is better to immediately carry it for repair. On some devices, you can separately replace the camera cable (if the problem is in it), but more often, the cable and the camera are soldered and are already assembled, so you will have to change everything together.
Anastasia 06/13/2016 18:32
Hello, there are problems with the front camera
As soon as you turn it on, the screen is in a vertical strip and some kind of blue-violet color. Pictures are also obtained with all the distortions.
The front camera is fine
Can you please tell me what it could be?
Team V-ANDROIDE 16.06.2016 14:24
Hello. As far as I understand, your camera is not working? There may be two reasons. If the problem is software, then it can be solved by resetting to factory settings () or, if this does not help, then by firmware. If the problem is hardware (even if the firmware did not help), then you need to change the camera itself, since it is out of order (either the loop is frayed, or the module itself burned out). You are unlikely to change at home yourself. It is not difficult to do this, then you need to know which camera to buy (by connectors, size and form factor), disassemble the device, carefully replace and assemble everything.
Team V-ANDROIDE 06/29/2016 18:51
Hello. This indicates that there is a problem with the ribbon cable or connector. In general, the problem is hardware. That is, you need to disassemble the phone and check the integrity of the harness to which the camera is connected, whether there are any kinks and scuffs anywhere, whether everything is securely connected in the connectors. If you yourself cannot disassemble or you doubt your abilities, then it is better to immediately carry it for repair. There are no other options. Remember that trying self repair can lead to even more complex damage and costly repairs.
Hello. If a reboot does not help, then it is quite possible that this is a hardware problem. That is, you will have to replace the camera with a ribbon cable. But, before doing this, you must try to reset to factory settings -. If even this does not help, then in this case, take it to the repair, or disassemble the phone yourself and check the camera and cable and replace them with new ones.
Team V-ANDROIDE 06/29/2016 18:52
Hello. Most likely, it was the camera that failed. Therefore, you need to carry your phone (tablet) to repair. You can, of course, try to reset to factory settings -. But, again, most likely everything, it is necessary to replace the camera. Cameras often fail due to a plume that is frayed. It often happens that the camera is forgotten to turn off and it breaks down (since it is not designed for long-term operation). In general, there are many reasons why a camera may fail, and there is only one solution - replacement.
Team V-ANDROIDE 07/13/2016 20:28
Hello. How did you determine the number of pixels in a photo? What firmware did you install? Maybe you installed custom firmware that just doesn't work correctly. Personally, I recommend installing official service firmwares, as they work best.
Team V-ANDROIDE 07/13/2016 20:43
There may be two reasons. If the problem is software, then it can be solved by resetting to factory settings () or, if this does not help, then by firmware. If the problem is hardware (even if the firmware did not help), then you need to change the camera itself, since it is out of order (either the loop is frayed, or the module itself burned out).
Angelina 07/15/2016 16:31
Camera does not work.
The child removed the native camera from the phone, but then it recovered itself, but when I go there, they write to me that "unfortunately the camera application has been stopped forcibly tell me what to do
Whatever camera it downloads, it writes the same thing ..
Today I formatted the whole phone but the camera still does not work
I have an LG phone
Jura 07/20/2016 01:50 PM
The answer for all questions. A large number of people do a RESET (factory reset), and this is not correct! (Even if you did not reset the settings) You need to return the factory settings on the contrary!
Settings-Restore and reset-Return to factory settings.
V-ANDROIDE team 07/28/2016 10:40
Hello. One of the options is to specify “Save photos and videos to built-in memory” in the camera settings. Sometimes, such an error occurs due to a flash drive that does not work correctly. That is, either format the flash drive at a low level, and then in normal mode in file system FAT32, or buy a new USB flash drive (from a normal manufacturer). The Gallery and Camera app itself may be buggy. Therefore, if the first option did not help you, then try installing (from Play Store) application for viewing photos (gallery) and camera. There are many different alternative applications out there. Try which one works best and you like the best. Well, you can try to do a reset to the factory settings - (but there is no 100% guarantee that the reset will help, here you decide whether to do it or not).
Team V-ANDROIDE 08/10/2016 09:31 PM
Hello. The simplest and quick way recovery - reset to factory settings -. If you do not want to reset, you can try to activate the camera manually. First, restart your phone. If the camera does not work, then go to the application manager, find the camera there (perhaps there will be a “Disabled” section in the application manager, in general, find the “Camera” application somewhere in the manager). Then you open it and see, there should be a button “To default parameters” or “Enable”. Look carefully. As a last resort, do a factory reset.
Kostya 08/19/2016 21:54
In the camera settings, before flashing the smartphone at the front camera, it was possible to take photos with a quality of 5 megapixels, after flashing the mts, a maximum value of 4 megapixels became available on a wide screen, and 5 megapixels in non-full-screen mode. The quality of the front camera also deteriorated: it was max. the value is 2 megapixels, after flashing it became 1 megapixel. MTS smart sprint 4g phone. Official firmware.
Sergey 08.25.2016 04:49
Greetings. Fly iq446. The rear (front) camera stopped working. The front one is working fine. The icon for switching from one to the other just disappeared. With all this, the flash located at the back does not work either. I tried to turn it on like a flashlight, swears. What options? Sew?
Team V-ANDROIDE 08/25/2016 11:34
Hello. Most likely some kind of software glitch. Try doing a factory reset -. If it does not help, then bring it to repair, since it is possible that the camera module itself is damaged, and you yourself cannot repair or replace it.
Zalina 08/28/2016 20:04
Hello .. problem with the front camera .. htc one mini phone .. before, swiping your finger from right to left without problems switched the camera to the front camera and vice versa .. now no ((((I just can't switch to the front camera .. and in the file where the photos for viewing against the background of the open camera were only those that were taken .. now there are all photos including pictures and so on ((What could be the problem .. maybe somewhere you can set it up ((what to do ((?
Ulyana 08/28/2016 9:19 PM
I have this problem ... .. I ordered with aliexpress HOMTOM HT3 the front camera does not work, and the front camera generally shoots upside down. Flashlight does not work ... displays an error graphical interface error ... What to do? I updated, dropped everything to the factory settings ... nothing helped .... help me
Team V-ANDROIDE 09/08/2016 11:25
Hello. What's the question? This happens. Apparently the firmware is just not very well optimized. It also happens that WiFi stops working, sometimes the camera does not work at all. It remains to wait until the firmware is finished and the next update is released, which will fix all the bugs and shortcomings. You, as an option - go back to the old firmware, in which everything worked.
A few simple tips on how to fix the problem with the camera not working on your smartphone. Especially budget phone models are often guilty of this. Just the other day, they brought me a DEXP phone, which, when the camera was started, showed only a black screen. In my case, unfortunately, it was not possible to solve the problem and the client took it to the SC.
But, with a high degree of probability, you can revive the camera with the help of several simple ways... We will not touch upon the complex technical part, but will touch upon only those problems that can be solved on our own.
As a rule, if the camera of an Android smartphone fails, the following warning appears on the screen:
Unable to connect camera. Close other applications that might be using the camera or flash.
But the camera won't start even after the device is rebooted.
Below I offer you several methods that can help you solve the problem with your camera.
What to do if the camera does not work on Android:
Before proceeding, launch the camera app and if you see a black screen on the main camera, switch to the front selfie camera. If the front camera works, then the problem is directly in the main camera module itself and you cannot fix it on your own. But, in case the front camera does not show the image either, read below.
Reset cache and camera app data
Follow the path Settings => Apps => Camera and select the tab Memory
Click first "Clear cache", after "Clear data"
Try to start the camera and, if it doesn't work, go to the next step
Install a third party camera app
Perhaps standard application The camera is so dull that even resetting the cache and data does not help him. In this case, you can try installing a third-party camera app.
Fortunately, there are a huge number of such programs in the Play Market and you can choose for every taste.
You can install anything, but I recommend it as one of the most stable, besides, it is completely free.Perform hard reset
If the previous methods did not help fix the problem with the camera, you can take drastic measures - reset the phone to factory settings.
Go to the smartphone settings and find the item "Restore and reset" or "Archiving and restoring"... The name depends on the device model and Android version, but in any case, it will contain the word recovery or discharge
Select "Factory data reset" and wait for the phone to reboot Please note that resetting data will result in the loss of all information stored in the internal memory of the phone. It should also be borne in mind that data may be required upon reactivation. Google account entered on the phone earlier.
Unfortunately, more serious camera breakdowns on Android cannot be fixed on their own. In this case, you should contact the service center for help.
When choosing a smartphone, each person is guided by the appropriate parameters. For someone, the battery is important, for someone the sound, for someone the camera. And some just opt for a low-spec ultra-budget phone.
Very often, certain problems appear in such smartphones over time. One of these problems is that the camera does not work on an android smartphone. True, even the flagships are not immune from such a nuisance. Therefore, in this article we will analyze the causes of such a problem, and also figure out what to do if the camera on the android does not work.
Causes of occurrence
- Firmware
Sometimes it happens that after updating the firmware, the phone began to work no better, but quite the opposite. The phone started to glitch, freeze, and some applications started to crash. This also applies to the camera.
- Viruses
The virus is malware, which affects not only the operation of the system itself, but also the launch of the applications themselves. Perhaps your camera is not working precisely because a virus has settled in your phone.
- Mechanical damage
If you drop or hit your smartphone, this can be the main problem of the camera not working. Most likely, the camera peephole itself was damaged, or the train fell off.
- Clogged cache
When the module cache gets clogged, the application crashes. In this case, cameras. The camera can be launched once or not at all.
- Pollution
The camera is dusty or dirty. This is, so to speak, a manufacturer's mistake, since it did not provide proper protection of the camera from dust. This may cause the camera to malfunction.
- Conflict with another application
In some cases, the camera stops working when you install an application that conflicts with the camera application. That is, you must choose which program you will use: the one that was installed by the manufacturer, or the one that you downloaded. But sometimes both programs may not work.
This often happens when you've downloaded multiple cameras or photo editors.
- Incorrect firmware
Smartphone firmware is not difficult, but subtle. When flashing, all parameters, modules, etc. are updated. Therefore, it is very important to choose a normal firmware, without bugs, and only for your smartphone. Even if this is a custom ported firmware, please read the description for it carefully. Perhaps it is in this firmware that the camera does not work.
- Out of memory
In the process of using the phone, you may not notice how the memory becomes less and less. And it is precisely because of the lack of memory that the camera may not work. Perhaps the program will start, but you obviously will not be able to take a picture or shoot a video.
- Incorrect setting
Perhaps the settings have failed, or you manually set the settings incorrectly. In any case, this may cause the camera to malfunction.
- Damage to the memory card
Since most phones work with memory cards, we also set the memory by default to the sd card. But the card is a short-lived device, so if your camera often knocks out errors or malfunctions (especially when saving a video or snapshot), the problem may be hidden in the flash drive.
Remedies
Now let's talk about how to fix this problem.
The very first thing to do is turn off the phone, remove and insert the battery back, and then turn on the smartphone. Perhaps there was just a small system glitch that can be easily resolved by rebooting. And if something is more serious, then here are the methods for solving this problem.
- If the matter is in the firmware, then several options can help you:
- System rollback
- Reset
- Firmware for a more recent version
If the camera stopped working after updating over the air, then you need to roll back to the old version. Rollback is done differently in each phone.
You can also try resetting the settings to factory defaults. True, everything will be deleted from the phone's memory, but then your camera will work.
If the system rollback did not help and reset the settings too, you need to manually flash the phone to a more recent firmware, or to an older version. The main thing is that the firmware is stable and free of bugs.
- One of the most common problems is viruses
To clean your phone from viruses, you need to download an antivirus and scan the system. If a virus is causing the camera malfunction, then antivirus program will find it, and you will only have to delete the found malicious files.
The best antivirus today is Dr. Web. It can be downloaded for free from the Play Store.
- Mechanical damage is resolved only in a service center
Anything can happen when the phone hits. If the camera does not work after hitting the phone, then it remains only to carry it to the service center. If you decide to disassemble the phone and subordinate the camera yourself, then this may result in damage to the board, cables and other components.
Therefore, if you are not confident in your abilities, then it is better not to engage in amateur performances. You may need to replace the camera module, but you cannot do this at home.
- Clear your cache
The simplest and most harmless reason is cache clogging. What is cache?
Therefore, if the cache is clogged, then the access speed will be very low, and as a result, the application will knock out an access error. Therefore, we go to the settings, then go to the applications, and look for the camera. We click on it, and look for the line "Clear cache". After that, your camera will work again.
- Dust removal
This is unlikely to affect camera glitches, but the picture will be severely distorted. Therefore, an inexperienced user will immediately think that something serious has happened to the camera, since he does not get the desired photo quality.
To remove dust, you need to contact a phone repair or service center. The master will carefully remove the glass, clean everything, and you will again admire the clear image.
- Remove the conflicting application
Finding the culprit in this situation is difficult. If you installed a specific application, after which you noticed a glitch in the camera, then you need to uninstall it. If such a problem did not appear immediately, then you need to search by typing.
Or just do a factory reset. The system is formatted and the camera will come back to life.
- Bug in firmware
You need to install a different firmware. If you installed the official firmware and the camera stopped working, then this is a manufacturer's mistake and will be fixed shortly. But this happens very rarely. Mainly in ultra-budget Chinese smartphones.
If we are talking about custom firmware, then you need to contact the creator of the firmware. Perhaps the creator will make a fix or patch that will fix this problem, or maybe not. Only you are responsible for installing the firmware! Therefore, carefully study the description of the firmware, and consider all possible bugs to avoid such problems in the future.
- Change default memory
Lack of memory is one of the reasons. Therefore, you need to switch the default memory to the SD card in the memory settings. If you do not have an SD card, then you need to remove unnecessary files to create free space for saving new pictures.
If there is no default memory selection function in the camera settings, then look for this function in the phone settings.
- Restore default camera settings
If you are a fan of digging through the camera settings to achieve the best image quality, then in the future the camera may stop working precisely because of such actions. To restore default settings, go to phone settings, go to apps and find the camera. In the list of operations that appears, select "Restore Default Settings".
- Check memory card
Sooner or later, your memory card will start to malfunction. To restore it, you need to format it and test it with special programs. It is advisable to do this on a computer. The program will clean the USB flash drive, fix errors, etc. Then insert the USB flash drive into the phone again.
This method will only help if your photos from the camera are saved on the sd card.
Conclusion
If the problem - the camera does not work on the android - is related to the software, then it can be easily solved at home. If it is a hardware failure or mechanical damage, then you can't do without a master.
