recently the camera ap (after jelly update?) is no longer there. I have searched all the dark corners of the device and done an i-search but to no avail. Advice appreciated.
Well that's odd. Go to Settings/Apps/All, and look for Camera. If you don't see it in the C's, then scroll all the way to the bottom to see if it's among any Disabled apps. If you see it there, select it and Enable it.
Oh, is that a Nexus 4 peculiarity? All of my devices with front facing cameras have always had a specific Camera app.
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You won't find it in Apps listed as Camera; the stock camera seems to be part of the Gallery app.
Are you sure you're looking under "All" in the Settings/Apps menu? You have to scroll over to the right to see the "All" list.
OP back. thanks was in disabled.