BLU Life Play S, X or Mini Quick Fixing Guide for Camera, Bluetooth, SIM, Wi-Fi, YouTube and Other Issues
|The specifications and features of BLU Life Play S, X or Mini says a lot of how incredibly awesome the device will always be in the hands of people who desire to live a smarter life in this digital age where everything is going mobile. The Life Play S, X or Mini is one of the leading smartphone devices out there that makes it possible for users to be able to do this or that at anywhere or anytime which is exactly what the word mobile stands for. But from THEUPSPOT we see the BLU Life Play S, X or Mini like other devices out there that isn’t 100% exempted from having issues as time goes on because its mere hardware (body) well designed with coded instructions to make it usable (spirit and soul).
Note: After trying the BLU Life Play S, X or Mini quick fixing steps for any of the mentioned issues below you might want to consider doing a hard or soft reset or our guide on how to flash BLULife Play S, X or Mini back to its factory state when you purchased it.
Below Are Some Issues and Fixing You Can Apply to Your BLU Life Play S, X or Mini Device:
1. Camera failure – can’t connect to camera fixing on Life Play S, X or Mini
2. Unfortunately, YouTube has stopped working on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
3. Wi-Fi connection issue and fixing on Life Play S, X or Mini
4. Bluetooth connection issue on Life Play S, X or Mini
5. SIM Issue on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
6. Performance Issues on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
7. SD Card not detected on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
8. Battery drains fast and charge slowing on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
9. Overheating Issue on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
10. Touchscreen not responding on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
11. Earpiece Sounds Robotic on Life Play S, X or Mini
#1 – Camera failure – can’t connect to camera
A camera is one of the major thing users check for in BLU smartphones or other related devices when they want to buy a new or even a used phone. Recently, we’ve seen a tremendous upgrade in the cameras of newly released BLU (Life Play S, X or Mini) phones and devices from other manufacturers which simply means the camera is one of the most valuable assets of BLU Life Play S, X or Mini and other devices.
However, as an experienced smartphone technician who has fixed several BLU devices ranging from software to hardware issues. I have come across several cases of camera malfunction both in BLU (Life Play S, X or Mini) and other leading brands devices which is why I have written this post on how to troubleshoot and fix this issue in six different ways.
So, if you are having issues with your new or old BLU Life Play S, X or Mini smartphone camera? You’re unable to snap pictures, the app shows failure or error notice? Here are six possible ways to that might fix the camera issue of BLU Life Play S, X or Mini device. But please do not disassemble your Life Play S, X or Mini phone if it is still under the warranty period else you won’t be eligible to request a replacement or free fixing that the warranty covers.
· Unmount the SD Card inserted in your Life Play S, X or Mini or Replace it with a new one.
· Check the Camera module of your Life Play S, X or Mini and make sure it I not loose. Tighten up loosed screws if possible.
· Tap the BLU Life Play S, X or Mini camera like two to three times.
· Perform a factory reset to see if it will fix your BLU Life Play S, X or Mini device.
· Change the Life Play S, X or Mini Camera Module. You can place an order for one from any of the leading online stores like Amazon or eBay.
· Still can’t fix the Life Play S, X or Mini camera failure with the previous tips. Then, send your BLU Life Play S, X or Mini back to the supplier for repair if it is still under warranty. Else, look for a smartphone technician.
#2 – Unfortunately, YouTube has stopped working on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
There is nothing or little you can do when your BLU Life Play S, X or Mini becomes unresponsive due to error which shows a notice that “Unfortunately, YouTube has stopped working” which rarely occurs in BLU devices. You probably won’t be able to run and or use any other application. When you try to launch or use other application in that BLU Life Play S, X or Mini it will pop up a screen that shows you the errors notice with no other option other than to press OK to dismiss that notice.
· Reboot your Life Play S, X or Mini and quickly navigate to.
· Settings >> Apps >> All Programs >> YouTube
· Re-Enable the app and that should solve your Life Play S, X or Mini problem.
· Or try uninstalling, reinstalling and updated the YouTube application you have installed.
#3 – Wi-Fi connection issue and fixing on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
· Go to your Life Play S, X or Mini settings and press the connection option.
· Next, press the Wi-Fi option.
· Now, your BLU Life Play S, X or Mini will auto scan for nearby networks to join and will show them on the screen.
· After the first scan ends, tap for a few seconds on the Wi-Fi you want to connect and press the forget option.
· Again, tap that same network and input the authentication details and save it. Although, open networks don’t require any password for access.
· Be sure to confirm that your connection from your network service provider is OK and your router, if that is what you are using, is working perfectly.
#4 – Bluetooth connection issue and fixing on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
· Put off your BLU Life Play S, X or Mini and reboot it again to see if that will automatically solve the problem.
· Clear the list of devices already added and re-add the device you want to pair with.
· Check to be sure that your Life Play S, X or Mini Bluetooth is set to discoverable. So, other devices can see it and be able to connect to it.
· Check your Life Play S, X or Mini power section to make sure it wasn’t set to power saving mode.
· Try clearing the Bluetooth data and or cache to see if it will fix it.
· Reboot your BLU Life Play S, X or Mini again.
· If all the other options still do not fix it. Then, you might need to try a factory reset.
#5 – SIM Issue and fixing on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
- Confirm that your SIM is working properly by trying it on another device.
- Check to see that you have inserted SIM to your Life Play S, X or Mini correctly.
- Check see that your SIM tray is not damaged.
- If the SIM is too old, then go for a SIM swap before you use it in your BLU Life Play S, X or Mini new device.
- Make sure there are no compatibility issues related to the frequency
- If the problem still persists, hand your Life Play S, X or Mini over to a technician for a proper check.
#6 – Performance Issues and fixing on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
- Check to see if your Life Play S, X or Mini storage filled. It comes with large ROM by default and if you fill it completely, of course, it will put some burden on the processor and on the RAM which could lead to this problem
- Check to see if there is a virus piloting the issue.
- Update all apps running on your BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
- Avoid using your Life Play S, X or Mini while charging
- Remove all the third-party apps you installed
#7 – SD Card not detected and fixing on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
- First of all, make sure your card is under 32GB. In case you too are facing them, the methods below can help you to keep up the pace. GB which is the upper limit on using an SD card on this device.
- Confirm that your microSD card is compatible with the device
- Take off and reinsert the SD card again after restarting the device
- Try to format the SD card with a system and reinsert it in your Life Play S, X or Mini.
- Try that Card on another device and try other SD card in your BLU Life Play S, X or Mini to be able to isolate the issue.
- Confirm that your SD card slot is not damaged.
#8 – Battery drains fast and charge slowing and fixing on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
- Make sure your BLU Life Play S, X or Mini has all the latest updates installed.
- Sometimes it could be due to the memory card also. Remove it and see if the problem is gone
- Make sure you using the authorized charger or similar charger to the one that came with your Life Play S, X or Mini.
- Turn off the unwanted notifications as they always consume extra battery
- Put off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth when they are not in use
- Ensure that the battery is not physically damaged
- Ensure there's not any lint, dust, or debris in the charging port.
- Impose a strict upper limit on the data and screen issue
- Make sure you using the brightness level as per the recommended level
- Keep the display off when not in use.
- Ensure you charge your Life Play S, X or Mini battery only after consuming all the juice in it
- Take off your Life Play S, X or Mini case to ensure a better charger connection.
- Check to see if all apps are up-to-date. If not, update them immediately
- If your BLU Life Play S, X or Mini battery is draining too quickly, the most common factor is the installation of third-party apps. As already mentioned, you need to disable it by taking your phone into the safe mode.
- Ensure that apps and features are closed when not in use
#9 – Overheating Issue and fixing on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
- Remove the apps which you downloaded just before when the issue was noticed.
- Avoid multitasking if the tasks are bulky and time-consuming
- Don’t use any other charger than the one which comes with your Life Play S, X or Mini
- Keep the brightness under control. Light emitting screen also emits heat in the equal amount
- Ensure there is no extra burden on RAM due to any reason and the processor. They release a lot of heat while performing their task
- Ensure all the accessories you connect with your device and genuine and authorized
- Clear app data and or cache and see if the problem is fixed.
- Make sure the output of the power bank is as per the device needs if you use the same
- Update your Life Play S, X or Mini to the latest version if you haven’t
- Ensure the problem is not there due to the carry case you installed on your phone
#10 – Touchscreen not responding and fixing on BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
- First of all, try a reboot of your BLU Life Play S, X or Mini
- Download and install any pending update on your Life Play S, X or Mini.
- There could be a software problem in some cases and the touch screen is unable to perform its tasks
- Screen issues are often mistaken with other issues. so, you need to be careful about this
- See if the battery is having some juice in it when you try to turn your device or and it doesn’t respond
- Ensure you are not wearing mittens or gloves while using your device
- Clean the screen and make sure there are no oil or dust particles
- Watch closely to see I if the screen physically damaged
- Ensure there is no liquid damage caused to the screen
- Remove the screen protectors and see if the issue is gone. Of course, the problem could be due to this reason also
- Last option is to perform a factory restore.
- If the issue is still there, you need to contact the support
#11 – Earpiece Sounds Robotic and fixing on Life Play S, X or Mini
- Try another good earpiece for doing a phone call.
- When on a phone call press the volume up button to make the sound louder.
- This will help to make the other person more audible and will not remove the robotic tone of hands-free.
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