Front camera won't start

Sentrist — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 01:49:20 GMT

I'm having a problem where the front camera randomly refuses to start, no app can start it.

The default camera app would immediately switch back to main camera when told to use the front one.

Trusted face would flash the 'face unlock' icon and then back to padlock icon.

Most third party camera and video chat apps would do nothing, force close or display error.

This problem goes away when the device is rebooted.

Xperia M5 (E5663)

Android 6.0 (build 30.2.B.0.100)

Re: Front camera won't start

Uliwooly — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 01:52:20 GMT

Based on your other post

you should contact your Local support to get your device inpsected

you can also try this

settings > apps > camera > clear data > boot in >>> safe mode > settings > about phone > diagnostics > test > test the cameras.

and repair it with XC

Alternatives on How to backup Xperias

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