topic Re: Camera in XPERIA archive

Camera

Mon, 07 May 2012 01:40:38 GMT

hi, i m using xperia X8 cellphone. since yesterday the camera is showing problems. it isnt working at all. All i can see is a black screen. n when i restart my phone n start camera application, it says camers is being used by another application. what is the problem n how should i solve it. please help ASAP..

thanks in advance for any help.

Re: Camera

uliwooly-wooly — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:47:24 GMT

try this

settings -> applications -> manage applications -> camera -> clear data (it won't delete your pictures)

Don't forget to mark the Correct Answers & Helpful Answers

Re: Camera

uliwooly-wooly — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:48:24 GMT

Also try the obvious

take the battery out -> w/o the battery press and hold the power button for few seconds -> put the battery back on and check again

Don't forget to mark the Correct Answers & Helpful Answers

Re: Camera

uliwooly-wooly — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:53:33 GMT

if all fail backup everything and then repair your phone with SUS

Update Service (SUS)

http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/

http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software%20Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe

Alternatives on How to backup Xperias

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355

Don't forget to mark the Correct Answers & Helpful Answers

Re: Camera

Tue, 08 May 2012 03:46:05 GMT

Hi, thanks for the advice, but my 'manage application' doesnt have any camera option. Plz help.

Re: Camera

Sam — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:09:28 GMT

From Manage Applications, press the menu button then filter then all and it will be there.

What are your thoughts about this forum? Let us know by doing this short survey.