Anyone have a problem with camera flash not working?

MACHEK

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I keep randomly having an issue with the camera flash not working, and I've seen other similar complaints with other phones but they force stop camera and it works, mine doesn't. The only thing that works is a reboot, but I shouldn't have to do that to fix the issue. Flashlight doesn't work either at the same time btw. Anyone else worth this problem? Any fixes?

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I keep randomly having an issue with the camera flash not working, and I've seen other similar complaints with other phones but they force stop camera and it works, mine doesn't. The only thing that works is a reboot, but I shouldn't have to do that to fix the issue. Flashlight doesn't work either at the same time btw. Anyone else worth this problem? Any fixes?

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Not with the Stock Camera but I also have the Paid CameraZoomFX and the Flash doesn't fire with that unless I set it to Torch Mode. I know that they (CameraZoomFX) just issued a bug fix for the S4 Flash, so I wonder if they're going to issue one for the N3.
 

coor

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My brother had this same issue had to take the phone back for replacement. They replaced it with little issue at Verizon.

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MACHEK

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My brother had this same issue had to take the phone back for replacement. They replaced it with little issue at Verizon.

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Maybe I'll do that. When they replace it do you get a refurbished or new?

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coor

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Maybe I'll do that. When they replace it do you get a refurbished or new?

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I believe he got a refurb. That's what they generally do unless they don't have any then they give new.

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mrstone77

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I had that issue...called Verizon n they did a soft reset n haven't had any trouble since

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MACHEK

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I had that issue...called Verizon n they did a soft reset n haven't had any trouble since

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Soft reset? Like just rebooting? Or full wipe and restart?

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mrstone77

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Soft reset? Like just rebooting? Or full wipe and restart?

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To be honest I can't remember how we did it but if u call them they will walk u through it...my bad...He put it n safe mode...that's what it was

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MACHEK

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To be honest I can't remember how we did it but if u call them they will walk u through it...my bad...He put it n safe mode...that's what it was

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OK I looked that up and it says it's to troubleshoot an app that may be causing the issue, did you remove an app after that?

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mrstone77

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OK I looked that up and it says it's to troubleshoot an app that may be causing the issue, did you remove an app after that?

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Yes..I removed the flash alert app then went n safe mode...He said any 3rd party app involving the flash can cause it to stop workin...I reinstalled the flash alert app n haven't had any issues since

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Nicholas Justin

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I have similar problems. My phone camera flash currently doesn't work at all. None of the apps which have access to the camera and the flash work. I'm currently using InFocus M320e. Several days ago I recorded a video for 35 minutes and the flash was on because it was dark at that time. Is there any way to fix it? Thanks.