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ERROR... CAMERA NOT AVAILABLE... PLEASE GUIDE

panchaldharmesh — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 05:49:27 GMT

Hello All,

PLease help me how to deal with this error. I am unable to use camera recording. When i start recording it doesn't record and give me the below shown error,

ERROR! CAMERA NOT AVAILABLE

PLease give me the solution and guide.

Thank you

Dharmesh

Re: ERROR... CAMERA NOT AVAILABLE... PLEASE GUIDE

_alexdon_ — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 07:19:50 GMT

Settings-apps-all-camera,force stop and clear data.Restart your device.

Re: ERROR... CAMERA NOT AVAILABLE... PLEASE GUIDE

lenny1215 — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 12:53:26 GMT

The above advice works for a few days and then the camera becomes Un usable again!!!

Re: ERROR... CAMERA NOT AVAILABLE... PLEASE GUIDE

DisappointedUse — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:44:12 GMT

Yes that solution work but only for a few days... looks like after the kitkat update we have to be restarting our phones every couple of days in order to keep it working... what a piece of useles thing!

Re: ERROR... CAMERA NOT AVAILABLE... PLEASE GUIDE

Sam — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 01:37:15 GMT

If you are having to do this on multiple occasions then you may need to look at running a firmware repair.

Please note that performing these steps will delete all user data except for your media files (photos, music and video).

If your handset is able to be powered on and unlocked you can follow the below steps to back-up your personal data prior to running the repair.

Backing up your handset

To back up your phone using PC Companion
1. Go to Support to install PC Companion on a Windows computer.
2. When installed, start PC Companion on the computer.
3. Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.
4. Click Start under Backup & Restore.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Exactly what contents will be backed up may differ depending on phone model.
You can view detailed information about this as you follow the steps in the Backup & Restore wizard.

Running the software repair

Before you start you have to download the PC Companion software and install it on your PC.

Once installed on your PC, double-click the PC Companion icon on your desktop to start the update.

Please ensure your phone is powered off and not connected to the PC when you begin this process. You are not required to connect the phone until after step 10.

1. Install and open PC Companion then select Support Zone.

2. Phone Software Update.

3. Start.

4. Repair Phone

5. Continue

6. Accept data removal

7. Next

8. Wait for prepare

9. Select Phone

10. Follow the connection steps

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