We are indeed the light of the world but only if we turn it on; says John Hagee (famous American). What happens when the light of your phone doesn’t come on again, Do you endure the darkness? You don’t have to. You need your phone flashlight to take pictures at night or to see in dark places, you can fix flashlight not working on Android by applying one of the solutions we’ll provide.
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Smartphones are made up of a combination of software & hardware and most times a faulty phone flashlight is caused by a software error. Whether it’s caused by a software error or faulty hardware, the solutions below can help you fix your faulty flashlight on Android.
Part 1. SOLUTIONS TO FIX FLASHLIGHT NOT WORKING ON ANDROID
There are 6 possible ways you can fix your phone flashlight not working on android. Here are the method you can use to fix flashlight not working:
Method 1. Check device is not in power saver mode
Setting your device to power saver mode disables some functions like background data usage, Vibration, and sometimes torchlight. These functions are disabled in order to make your phone battery last longer before it runs out. Turn off Power saver mode to make your flashlight working again. To turn off power saver mode; Go to SETTINGS >>> BATTERY SAVER >>> Tap the 3 dots at the Top right corner >>> TURN IT OFF.
Method 2. Remove application installed after which phone torch is not working
Applications that make use of your phone camera are sometimes infected with malware that hinders the flashlight from working. Uninstall the app that you recently installed and restart your phone to solve the phone torch
Method 3. Clear camera app data
Your camera’s settings may have been disrupted while it was being used. Clear the camera app data to return your camera to its default settings and make flashlight work To clear camera app data; Go to SETTINGS >>> APPLICATION MANAGER >>> ALL >>> CAMERA >>> CLEAR DATA.
Method 4. Use a third party flashlight app
You can also use another flashlight app if your default flashlight switch is not working. Visit the app store and type ‘Flashlight’ in the search bar >>> Download your preferred flashlight app from the search results.
Method 5. Reset device
If after trying all the solutions above and your phone flashlight is still not working, we recommend that you Factory reset your phone in order to clear any software irregularities that is stopping your flashlight from working. To Factory reset your phone; Go to SETTINGS >>> SYSTEM SETTINGS >>> BACKUP & RESET >>> FACTORY DATA RESET >>> RESET PHONE >>> INSERT PASSWORD >>> ERASE EVERYTHING.
Note: please backup the data before you reset the device as this will wipe out all of the data on your phone
Method 6. Visit the nearest service center
It is very possible the problem persist and if it does, it’s likely to be an hardware issue. To avoid damaging any of your phone components, do not try to give it to street engineers or disassemble it yourself, rather take it to one of our service centers or book an online reservation with us.
Note: If your phone is still under warranty, we have you covered. You can also check if your phone is still under warranty with Carlcare If you’re not sure.
About Carlcare
Carlcare is the official after-sales service brand for TECNO, Infinix, Itel, Oraimo and Syinix. And we also provide users with top-notch, fast, and professional mobile phone repair services. And the good thing about booking an online mobile phone repair reservation with us is, you tend to enjoy a lot of benefits like periodic discount, quick fix and many other benefits.
Our well-trained and certified technicians have in-depth knowledge on all TECNO, Infinix, and itel devices. And as the official service provider, you get genuine spare parts to ensure your broken phone retains its factory condition. From shattered screens to damaged motherboards, software anomalies, and all sorts of damages, Carlcare service is your go-to for fast and reliable mobile repair services.
