Sony Xperia Neo camera app crashes

[Gilgamesh]

Hi,
I have a software problem with the camera app in my Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15) Phone.
It's definately a software problem, because the camera works when some other application uses it (e.g. QR code reader).
I've rebooted the phone many times and there always appears an error message that says that cammera app crashed.
I've installed the latest version of PC Companion and there is no Repair option there!
When I've tried to update the OS - the update crashed too. Besides, I'm not sure that I must update the OS, because the phone is more than 2 years old and it probably will have problems to run the latest Android version.

Could you please give some advice?

Thank you!

[shihstouch]

Try repairing your phone using Sony Update Service.

http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/

Up to date?

Make sure your device has the latest software so you can enjoy optimal performance and all of its features.

Latest available software: 4.1.B.0.587

Release started: 2012-08-16

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Settings -> About phone -> Build number / version

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[Gilgamesh]

No, the OS is not up to date, and the try to update it failed.

All I need is to update the camera app, not the whole OS.

Is there any way to update a single application, which is part of the OS?

[shihstouch · Accepted solution]

Disable inbuilt camera and try third party camera from play store...

[Gilgamesh]

Fortunately I did this just before your reply. The third party app works fine and now I can use the camera again!

Have a nice day!

[shihstouch]

Thats Great