Take Photo: Camera turns black when taking picture.

  • rsglandscaping
    Asked on September 1, 2016 at 3:44 PM

    On our JotForm we have an area were employee's can add field pictures, sometimes when they try to take a picture the camera on the phone turns black and will not let them take a picture.  

  • Mike
    Replied on September 1, 2016 at 8:11 PM

    Is this happening once they click on the 'Choose File' button, or is there are black boxes in place of those 'Choose File' sections?

    Take Photo: Camera turns black when taking picture Screenshot 20

    Thank you.

  • rsglandscaping
    Replied on September 1, 2016 at 8:45 PM
    Once they choose file and select camera. The preview in the camera turns black.
    Thanks
    Steve
    Sent from my iPhone
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  • Chriistian Jotform Support
    Replied on September 1, 2016 at 11:29 PM

    I checked your form on my android device and clicked on the Choose File button. I cannot seem to replicate the issue that your employees encountered, as I was able to take photos in all of the Choose File fields. I did not encounter an instance where the camera turned black.

    Take Photo: Camera turns black when taking picture Screenshot 20

    Do you still encounter the issue on your end? May I ask which specific device were they using when they encountered the issue? Please let us know so we can investigate further. In the meantime, perhaps clearing the form cache and browser cache can help.

    I will be waiting for your response.
    Regards.

  • rsglandscaping
    Replied on September 1, 2016 at 11:45 PM
    Can you do try it with an iPhone? As this is what our employees use.
    Thanks
    Steve
    Sent from my iPhone
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  • Chriistian Jotform Support
    Replied on September 2, 2016 at 1:20 AM

    We are currently investigating your concern. I will let you know on this thread once we have an update on this issue. Thank you.

  • Chriistian Jotform Support
    Replied on September 2, 2016 at 3:17 AM

    Unfortunately we are still unable to replicate your issue on an iPhone. Below is a screenshot of the form where we were successfully able to take a photo and add it to the "Choose File" field.

    Take Photo: Camera turns black when taking picture Screenshot 30

    Here's a screenshot of the photo taken using the iPhone.

    Take Photo: Camera turns black when taking picture Screenshot 41

    Can you please try using a different device and take a photo there? It may be possible that the error is related to the device itself, not with the form. Please follow this guide to check if the issue is related to the iPhone: iPhone Camera is not Working.

    Please let us know how it goes.
    Regards.