- Close recently opened applications and uninstall any third party apps from android device.
- Restart your android device and update it to latest software version.
When you turn on torch on your android device and you are getting an error message “cant turn on torch camera light being used by other app” and unable to turn on torch then by following these simple methods you can fix this issue.
Cant turn on torch camera light being used by other app
If you can’t turn on torch on android device or getting error message like torch camera light being used by other app then follow below solutions.
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Close Recently Opened Application in Background
Step 1: Press home button on android device
Step 2: Now, swipe up and close all recently opened application on your android device.
Once you clear recently closed application on android device and close apps running in background then go ahead and open torch and your issue of cant turn on torch camera light being used by other app will be resolved.
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Turn on Torch Using Settings
Step 1: Open settings app
Step 2: On top search bar of settings -> Search for torch and tap on it or flashlight.
Step 3: Turn on torch and check.
Restart Mobile
Step 1: Press and hold power button on side of your mobile
Step 2: Tap on restart option and wait for your mobile to restart
Once you restart your device then go ahead and turn on torch and your issue of cant turn on torch camera light being used by other app will be fixed.
Uninstall 3rd Party Software
If you have installed any third party app apart from google play store then you need to uninstall it and then turn on torch on mobile.
Update Software
Go to Settings -> About and check for any latest software update is available and update it to latest version.
Due to outdated software this issue can happen and updating software to latest version will fix this issue of torch not turning on or getting error message when turning on the torch on device will be resolved.
Why cant turn on torch camera light being used by other app
If there is any other application which is using torch application like camera app or any other app in background then you will get this error “cant turn on torch camera light being used by other app” on your android device.