I have a FF3+ with the default installed Android.
The system is up-to-date (no patches are available).
When I turn on the flashlight from the notification tray, then the light is flickering.
It started some weeks ago, before that I worked normally.
Any ideas?
Hi
Have you tried a safe mode start to disable and rule out custom apps yet?
How to perform a safe start?
I booted in Safe Mode, but the light is still flashing.
Is it a regular flash, which I doubt would be down to a connection issue, so if no app is interferring maybe it’s down to the main camera module?
Can you find a #fairphoneangel or someone to send you, even, an old camera module for testing?
So it is NOT an software issue…
I will ask @Volker at the next München Fairphoners Meetup where we both attend in person (next Meetup I will be on holidays, but the meeting afterwards).
Long story short:
Full story:
This happened to my FP3 (non +) while I was having trouble to charge it months ago.
The problem seemed to go away after dismantling and cleaning all contacts with alcohol, which is how I solved the charging issue.
There was a software update around the same time so I cannot be 100% sure.
I observed the issue a few days ago but it is not happening right now.
I am using the latest update since today.
Today I received the monthly security update for my FF3+
After the update the Flashlight works normally!
In the past I have re-booted my FF3+ several times, but only the software update solved the problem.
Better than having to do a factory reset but it appears that may have worked 
By the way, there is no ‘monthly’ security update for the FP3 ???
I was talking about the updates, that are released regularly.
Unfortunately the flash light is still flickering, so I need to try the solution with alcohol 