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Samsung Galaxy S5 hit with 'Camera Failed' flaw

Written by James Delahunty @ 25 Apr 2014 3:58 User comments (2)

Samsung Galaxy S5 hit with 'Camera Failed' flaw Unlucky owners of Samsung's shiny new Galaxy S5 have reported a major problem with the device, which renders the 16 megapixel camera disabled.
As usual, the first reports of the flaw emerged on Internet forums and social media and all seem to be the same story, including a message being displayed on the device reading: "Warning: Camera Failed." After receiving the error, the Galaxy S5 camera is disabled permanently. DIY solutions, such as flashing new software, have failed to fix the problem.

Owners have been taking their phones back to stores and have, in cases, received replacement devices to rectify the problem.

"Samsung is committed to providing the best experience for customers. We have learned that a limited number of Galaxy S 5 devices may have an issue that causes 'Camera Failure' pop-up error message. We ask that customers affected call 1-888-987-4357 or visit their carrier for service under Samsung's standard limited warranty," Samsung said in a statement obtained by Droid-Life.



Verizon Wireless has acknowledged the issue and urged affected customers to get in touch.




Sources and Recommended Reading:
Samsung Acknowledges Galaxy S5 "Camera Failed" Issue: www.droid-life.com

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2 user comments

125.4.2014 18:39

Eh......sh*t happens!

Bring it back and exchange! This of course rather than getting all pissy and bitchin' about it.

228.4.2014 23:14

Originally posted by hearme0:
Eh......sh*t happens!

Bring it back and exchange! This of course rather than getting all pissy and bitchin' about it.


Boy... If this was happening to the iPhone... You would be calling for human sacrifices, boycotts, financial reparations, and the CEO to be fired.

You really need to even out your criticisms .

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