Xperia mini Pro SK17i- Problem with flash camera

[scpaez]

I recently bought this mobile (Android 4.0 Upgradeable) and from the beginning I have experienced problems with the camera. The thing is flash seems to work perfectly while focusing. However, just in the moment that it gets the image focused, the flash immediately turns off. So all pictures taken in low light are just black.

I have upgraded to the latest version of Android as suggested by PC Companion software, but this problems remains the same.

What can I do?

Does anyone have the same problem?

Thanks in advance!

[Uliwooly]

which settings are you using? remember that phones and cameras will struggle to take pictures in low light

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[scpaez]

With any settigns, the same results. I have tried with autoflash, flass on, scn auto and normal settings...but the problem is the flash turns off just in the momet to take the picture, so it is like taking a picture with no flash at all. Black pictures is what I got

[Uliwooly]

try this

1) settings > apps > all > camera > clear everything

or

2) repair your phone with either SUS or PCC

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[Uliwooly]

Update Service (SUS)

http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/

http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software%20Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe

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

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[scpaez]

I had already tried the 2nd option with no results

In the first option, "clear everything" is the button "clear data"? It is the only one which I can press there

[Uliwooly]

yeah, clear data

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[scpaez]

No luck with that either...

[Uliwooly · Accepted solution]

you should take it to a Sony repair center

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[scpaez]

I guess so... thank u very much anyway for your tips