Why do I get an error msg saying unfortunately your camera has stopped working?

[AC Question]

why do i get an error msg saying unfortunately your camera has stopped working

When i try to take a picture my screen gose black
Then i get an error msg saying unfortunately camera has stopped working

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: why do i get an error msg saying unfortunately your camera has stopped working

Welcome to Android Central! Which phone? Try booting into Safe Mode, which temporarily disables all 3rd party apps. On most Android devices, while powered on, press and hold Power until the Power Off menu appears. Press and hold the Power Off selection until the Safe Mode prompt appears. Tap OK.

If the problem disappears in Safe Mode, then something you installed is causing the problem. You may have to uninstall apps one by one until the problem disappears. Flashlight apps commonly interfere with the Camera, since they have Camera permissions (due to the LED flash being part of the Camera). If the problem persists in Safe Mode, then it's more likely to be a hardware or firmware problem.

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