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hard reset is just a deeper wiping then a factory reset. it is really no big deal other then entering the correct google account info....and it is a bit harder to get to as in most phones, it is usually a button combo of power and the volume buttons.
 
svim said:
I'll suggest you install the Open Camera app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera&hl=en_US
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Thank you for this! I literally was about to post asking for camera app suggestions. My current one, A Better Camera (Unlocked), that I've used forever, has become flaky lately. So I was thinking of replacing it. But there are so many camera apps...
It's an Open Source project so no ties to any business interests, no ads
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On its PS page, it says it has ads, so I assumed it had an in-app option to buy it. But no! There are neither ads nor a purchase option.
and most importantly, it has a lot of features with an extensive Settings menu. Be sure to go into the app's Settings to take advantage of this.
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You're not kidding! There are a ton of settings, which I happen to like.

The only downside [after 10 minutes of playing with it] is its lack of a built-in viewer. When you press to see the photos you've taken, you're prompted for the gallery app you want to use. Definitely not a big deal, though.

Overall, a great recommendation! :)
 
Ghostface504 said:
Did the hard reset and it still didn't fix the problem. Would rooting the phone do it?
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do it? do you mean would rooting fix the problem? or would rooting be the cause of the problem?

rooting could help depending on the roms available. unfortunately there is not much in development for your phone....so i would rule out rooting it for now.
 
Which is best for short range hot-spot strength? B/G/N, G only or B/G? Trying to connect my Nettv to my phone hot-spot but it keep dropping? Phone is Verizon ZTe Blade Vantage. It has good days and bad signal days.
 
My only options
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Ghostface504 said:
Is there a way to upgrade this phone?
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Upgrading the Android operating system is a mixed bag -- for a stock ROM it's dependent on the manufacturer and/or carrier providing an upgrade so you can't do much more than what they care to. With a custom ROM, that's up to how much time and effort you want to put into it. You need to root your device to flash a custom ROM (with stock ROMs it isn't necessary), and you then you need to find the appropriate custom ROM for your model (like stock ROMs, custom ROMs are device specific).
 
svim said:
Upgrading the Android operating system is a mixed bag -- for a stock ROM it's dependent on the manufacturer and/or carrier providing an upgrade so you can't do much more than what they care to. With a custom ROM, that's up to how much time and effort you want to put into it. You need to root your device to flash a custom ROM (with stock ROMs it isn't necessary), and you then you need to find the appropriate custom ROM for your model (like stock ROMs, custom ROMs are device specific).
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I'm willing to root phone. It's a Verizon ZTe blade vantage. Can you walk me through the process? And figuring out what custom Rom to use, because I'm new to all this.
 
Ghostface504 said:
I'm willing to root phone. It's a Verizon ZTe blade vantage. Can you walk me through the process? And figuring out what custom Rom to use, because I'm new to all this.
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Have you tried installing another camera app like the one @svim suggested? If it also didn't work, then rooting in itself will not fix your camera issues. However, if your still interested in rooting your device, then heres a few links to get you started.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/bootloader-unlocking-qualcomm-zte-t4100897

https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/thread/4100897?query=TWRP

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.an...-root-installing-without-custom-recovery/?amp

https://www.droidwin.com/patch-stock-boot-image-flash-magisk/

:)
 
This sounds like a device administrator may have been installed onto the phone.

There are various available apps that can accomplish this.

The idea here is that it blocks other apps from using the camera, especially without the user's knowlege.

This is done for security, as some cameras can be manipulated into being active without user knowlege.

Settings
Security
Device Administrators

Since I don't have your device, the above is just a general outline of how to find the device administrators.

Android only allows one app at a time to have use of the camera (the microphone is the same way), so any other app that has access to the camera could cause the same issue as if a device administrator had been installed, ie. that message that you saw will pop up.

So, if there is a device administrator installed, disable it to use the camera. If it is an app like mine, there should be a simple method to turn it off and on. Mine has a quick setting tile in the pull down menu.

If this is not your case, then you should look through your apps to see which ones have Camera Permissions and force stop each one, then try the camera again, until your camera works.

Here is a simple app that you can use to sort your apps out by the Camera Permission (or any other permission, for that matter).

https://addons-detector.en.uptodown.com/android
 
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