Film stuck in Fujifilm Instax Mini

[@heidiashih5446]

omg, this was so helpful, thank you! mine was the protective film, stuck halfway out. i did change the batteries, but it was still stuck (i could close my lens). after watching your video, i realized i needed to pull a LOT harder, and wiggle it side to side, shimmying a little on each end, at a time. it worked! the protective one finally came out, and the next picture was fine! thank you!

[@hannahiles9982]

You are a LIFE SAVER. Not only saved my camera but also most of my film. Thank you!💕

[@Ariispacee]

My problem is that the protective sheet got stuck what do I do

[@sleeppreventioncenter504]

ThatGirlAriana if it’s still stuck, you still do these steps just with a little more force.. it took me like an hour 🤦🏻‍♀️💕

[@badr56]

same and its not working

[@michialee]

Mine work 💚 but really hard, need bigger "force" and take like 20 mins (because of dark too) 😂

[@ナナ彡]

Omg me too!

[@badr56]

@@ナナ彡 if u do like the video it will work but it will need more than 20mins

[@iang171]

If the ones that stuck is your protective film. Just change the battery (different brands). It will pop out right away.

[@nilasinha7914]

Thank u will try

[@nilasinha7914]

Thank u so much!!!!!! You are the best!!!! DIDNT EVEN SPOIL ONE OF MY FILMS!!!

[@iang171]

@@nilasinha7914 my pleasure 😊

[@kenziecunningham1698]

Thanks!!!

[@camilahinz4392]

Thank you so much i literally got so scared that my camera wasnt going to work again but it did ur a genius!!!

[@estellerenatta9056]

For everyone saying the protective film gets stuck, you have to pull the film square out quite forcefully but you run the risk of breaking the camera

[@flaurae665]

Hey i found i solution, depending on where you film is stuck, if the film is poking out a lot, try your best to pull it out as gentle as you can. if you film is stuck inside you will have to do the steps in the video. i had my protective film stuck in my camera and 70% of it was out and the rest was stuck, i did the mistake of taking my film cartage out and trying to pull from inside the camera, and it didn't budge so i had no choice but to pull from the top. i found that even if you do it in the dark your film gets exposed anyways so best choice is to pull from the top to prevent it getting exposed. i hope this helps you.

[@pawpow9631]

I want to grow by exploring, appreciating and treasuring all the moments of my life. I badly want to have an instant camera but as of now, my parents won't allow me because its too expensive. Its so nice to look back and remember how we choose to fight and be happy in life. Instax camera will always have special place in my heart. God bless you more for allowing everyone to be happy and pursuing their pasion.

[@LadySkyelar]

Thank you! The first protective sheet got stuck and I was so worried I was going to lose the whole roll of film, but I was able to save some!

[@taylorl3199]

Your music is annoying and it takes you until 2:30 in the video to finally give the tutorial. What a waste of time.

[@cremepuhff]

@@taylorl3199 omg so salty 👎🏻👎🏻 just skip it then, fool. besides, there's other videos on the internet. you wasted your own time, that's on you. so picky.

[@janellechicay5277]

Thank you so much for the lesson😊 I haven't used my camera for more than 2 years, thinking it was a lost cause. You saved my life😆😁

[@sahibaparveen6759]

Thank you so much u saved my camera😭😭 I was too scared but your video helped me now I am so happy,after my camera saved , immediately I subscribed your channel 🥰

[@chris_atclowntown]

okay so just wanted to THANK YOU SO MUCH this camera cost me way to much for my budget and i was crying cuz i thought it was broken. for future people who watch this worried as i did, don’t worry it does feel like you’re breaking it and i thought i did for a sec but now it’s fully functioning. thanks again wonderful youtuber who saved me lots of money 💖

[@itsTeodore]

Yay! I’m glad I could help!!

[@yeetskeet2294]

Omg thank you so much! The protective sheet got stuck and I was about to cry because I could not get it out but this video really helped. I ruined my film but I’m just happy that I can use my camera again

[@Angela-hu6wj]

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! THANK YOU I CRIED SO MUCH WHEN I THOUGHT MY INSTAX BROKE LOVE YOU!!❤️❤️

[@xojvn]

mine is not jammed i just added a new film and it stopped working keeps saying there is 0 film when the pack is brand new. anyone else have had this problem?

[@finnsfilms9004]

Janet Flores yES! this is exactly what is happening to me ;-;

[@Aamaevezingg]

I still did what she said. I covered my camera with my clothes and removed on my own the first layer of the film carefully. 1st film was blank but after that Its all good. 😊

[@xojvn]

Carolina Alvarado ive been researching since October and I can’t find anything😢 if you find anything lmk please!!!

[@xojvn]

I forgot I even commented this lol but I reached out to fujjifilm they told me to fill out this repair form if your camera is under warranty a replacement camera is free if it’s not it’ll be 50 dollars! I got my new one few weeks ago!

[@giafrancesca354]

This really helped me. I thought I can never use my instax again. Thank you so much!

[@liminalbackroom]

My problem was that the picture did print, but was stuck in the roller outside the camera. None of this applied to me, BUT hearing you say you were pulling it in a zig zag motion, one corner and then the other actually got me to pull my photo out safely. Of course, the camera was fine and acted as if nothing happened after. Thanks for the zig zag tip! I’ll know this for later if my Polaroid prints the other way 😭

[@StielOcampo]

THANK YOU FOR THIS I THOUGHT MY INSTAX WAS BROKEN AT FIRST :")))) it's super hard to take out since the film protector was what got stuck but it worked out in the end through continuous pulling and tugging

[@periodicair7110]

Stiel Ocampo how long did it take you to get it out?

[@DIvaBESTStar]

Changing batteries and turning camera on/off few times worked for me. It is also what Fujifilm recommends in manual.

[@parrisnathan9129]

Just did this and it worked like a charm! Haven't tested the film and camera yet, but thankful the protective sheet is no longer stuck!

[@Nina-rr5qv]

As soon as i take a picture my camera makes a loud noise and the pictures dont come out

[@ambers6789]

Nina same

[@sbby8470]

Nina did you find how to fix it

[@kathbuerano7545]

I have same problem. Can you share how to fix it?

[@eugenetjandraputri3174]

I have same problem too. when I turn on it, my camera makes a loud noise and the lens don't come out :(

[@adeliasallhag]

Same! If anyone knows why, please respond!

[@christinathea5737]

Thank u this video gave me the bravery to reaaallly put force into it. It felt so wrong but it was necessary. The black sheet got stuck in my case after the very first time I pushed the button. It was because the low batteries couldn't get it all the way through

[@pauladequilla1259]

Heyyy i have the same problem rn with my sq6 did u have to replace the batteries? Or did it work just fine still with the same low powered ones? I’ve been trying to pull the cartidge out and it still won’t budge

[@starhill6792]

It is stuck in there badly enough that even with all my force I can not get the film canister out halfway. WHAT DO I DO. I have the mini 90 & this has never happened before (I've shot several packages of film). The leader and an exposure tried coming out at the same time.

[@chloetorres1871]

Star Shine my film is stuck at the very edge so most of it is out but even when i pull as hard/gentle as i can it still wont budge

[@miabadrunnizam1270]

Did u guys figured it out?? I literally just got mine in april

[@bobetko3846]

me too idk how to get it out

[@hr0y563]

I had the same issue and honestly, you have to be a bit more aggressive than you want to be and CONSTANTLY wiggling it. I found that once I could get the bottom component up (not even the halfway point that she had, but just enough I could get a bit out) I propped a flat head screw driver underneath and kept pulling. I was probably pulling (and with some seriously concerning force) for about 15-20 min. Eventually it came out and I yanked the film out but tbh, I thought I broke something because I heard a noise... but she's good now!! I hope you can fix your camera! best of luck

[@markkennethsantos8603]

If its happened, 1st step - change the old batteries with the brand new 2AA 2nd step - open the back cover 3rd step - press the shutter button to release the jammed film then lift slightly the film cartridge at the same time. 4th step - put it back the back cover And its ready to go. Im using mini9.

[@Lylybug03]

I thought my camera was jammed, no, I just didn't have film in it😂 but this video was very helpful for future advice

[@ahmadiahhhh]

FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO PUT THE FILM IN BACKWARDS....: I used a butter knife BUT be gentle and it’ll come right out. And yes the film still works😉

[@rosxmerilyn3482]

ahmadiah c. THANK U, YOU SAVED MY LIFE OMG

[@Aqua-sn2hf]

THANKKYOUU I was forcing it out before so I don’t think it’ll work anymore once I get it out ;-;

[@ahmadiahhhh]

Rosmerily Arnaud np

[@ahmadiahhhh]

Panda Wolf well... does it work🤷🏾‍♀️

[@chilbongers]

THANK YOU

[@mwkxie]

Thank you so much for making this video!! The film on my Instax mini 9 got stuck, and I thought I would either have to pay a lot of money to fix or just buy a new one! I was able to successfully get the film out! Hopefully, my camera starts working again once I get new film!

[@laura-km4ff]

did it work?

[@jlmew6711]

Thanks so much! A post on reddit got me here. Main culprit were the batteries. Only spoiled 1 of the films in the process. 😄

[@mimioldham2013]

I have a mini 8 and I got the part that was jammed out but not the light is red all the time and I can't take a photo. Any advice? I have tried changing batteries too but that doesn't seem to work

[@jackygutierrez1661]

Naomi Oldham same

[@maddiem3329]

Same

[@unicorngirl8295]

oh god this has been my problem for months

[@acbnutt245adgh]

have any of you figured out how to solve this problem?

[@unicorngirl8295]

Arly Plascencia i havent figured out anything yet. All my lights are red everytime i turn it on though and it frustrates me.

[@shameerashraf617]

Thankyouuuuuu for making this video! Its very helpful when i watch this video☺️ finally i can use back my camera💘

[@zuleikaortiz6605]

Hi, I accidentally inserted the new cartridge the wrong way and I finally got it out with a knife and I took photos but it had small dark circles. You think the camera was damaged or maybe with a new cartridge it will work just fine. I havent tried with a new one.

[@ForDemoPurposesOnly]

My daughter's recently had a picture jam in the ejection slot. When I removed it, all the lights were flashing on front and the camera wasn't working. Tried new batteries without the film pack. Also tried new film pack. Nothing worked. What eventually did for me was taking out the batteries and film pack, putting in the film pack back in first THEN putting in the batteries. Only problem now is the counter doesn't advance properly, but at least it's taking pictures again.

[@meltemo.4139]

Thank you so much! I literally went into my closet and did this lol and it worked like a charm.

[@motomoto6627]

K

[@angelpalad7093]

Can i ask a question? My problem is whenever i replace my film cartridge and put the new one then take a picture the protective film always got stuck on the place where the films goes out? I dont know what to do. Help :

[@norvellgregorio5794]

We’re the same😞 have you been fixed it?

[@angelpalad7093]

Vell Greg nah. I haven't fixed it yet😟

[@norvellgregorio5794]

Almost two packs of the film were wasted😔😓😭

[@alvasuxas]

same thing with mine, I just remove the cartridge out then pull the dark slide and put the film back in, the first film always get wasted because its been exposed, well I have nothing to do.

[@norvellgregorio5794]

Skrrt boi try to change the battery with a new one

[@complexplacebo]

I saw this video late. But it’s good to know for the future. It wasn’t film that got stuck but the black slide that’s supposed to cover the film that got stuck in the cam

[@hallowrela]

THANK YOUUUU!!! MY INSTAX IS NOW WORKING!❤

[@khrystin1227]

This happened to me, the first film got stuck and all the lights blinked, I just changed the batteries and it is working fine again.

[@sophieli6979]

Same

[@angelaotara43]

Mine wont work.

[@kaydenceguillory190]

mine isnt

[@sharlettegarriock9357]

I've followed your instructions all the way to "wriggling it out in a zig-zag" but the top part wont come out (the end with the yellow tab). I think because its the film protector cover that is jammed, not the film, its extra stuck.. I'm scared to pull to hard in case I break something. please help :(

[@alvasuxas]

Sharlette Garriock that happened to me and I just forced my best to take it out In my case it did not break, you can give it a try :)

[@mikkimang7564]

I’m trying with a lot of force and nothing is coming out and my fingers hurt

[@mikkimang7564]

Ok so I finally got it out but now the film is all messed up 😔 I had to use scissors to get it out

[@jojojoh1148]

Hi....I removed the stuck film but looks like I broke the lever the holds the film...the film pack now goes on easily and when I turn over the camera it falls out meaning there’s nothing holding it..the lever is up??? Plus all lights still flashing 😭😭

[@Bunxix]

omg i love you so much you are the biggest lifesaver in the universe my cartridge was stuck and i didnt know what to do it was really hard for me to wiggle it out since the protector was the one stuck but it worked omg i thought my camera broke

[@foresttl.9105]

You’re a life saver tbh😢😢😢

[@clairemariebaldonasa1036]

What should I do if 3 of the 4 lights of my Instax Mini 9 are blinking?😭

[@gayle4067]

samee! have you found a solution?

[@expose8486]

Mine is Instax mini 8 , the film got stuck halfway while it was coming out. I made the mistake of pulling the film out from the outside (top) since it was halfway out.. (I did that before I found your video). Now the indicator to show the number of films is stuck between going from 1 to 0 and when I on my camera, the light detector (for exposure) does not have any red light on any of the settings However, at the back of my camera (top right at the viewing lens) there’s a flash that is consistently red. Any idea how to fix this problem? My batteries are correct 1.5v alkaline battery so no it’s not battery problem. Thank you!!

[@akanchyaregmi3188]

I have the exact same problem!!! Did you get yours fixed? If yes, please tell how?!! I'm going crazy here😭😭😭

[@jaideecabasbas8193]

Hiii! i tried pulling the film but eventually i end up ripping it off, the uppermost part was left and i can't pull it off huhuhu what should i do? Thank u

[@avery6840]

Jaidee Cabasbas same i ripped off just part of the film!!😫

[@itsmelody9179]

Thanks! You saved my camera and 6 FILMS and my trip❤️❤️❤️💛💛💛

[@camyraspberry9118]

YOU JUST SAVED MY POCKET & MY LIFE! THANK YOU SOO MUCH! :*

[@leicawhat3490]

1:55 You can also use a changing bag

[@denysmyronov2876]

I cabt get the actual canister containing the film out, I’m on an isntax mini 9 and my new film got jammed, i followed the steps but it won’t come out, the bottom cane out half way but nothing from there on

[@heidym.6126]

That’s exactly what happened to mine 😭

[@katiekearney6510]

Same thing just happened me the protective film is stuck everything flashing but the film container is only coming out half way 🙈😭 someone help 🙈😭😭😭

[@marianaafonso716]

what if the film got stuck and it didn't come out when u removed the film

[@miraicanino4190]

THANK YOU SO MUCH NOW I FIXED MY INSTAX IM REALLY GREATFUL THAT I SAW THIS 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@isasiisa]

Thank you for this video! I was so worried about it and this really helped!

[@dfordayo]

Hi, can you please tell me the type of screwdriver you used for the instax mini ?? I can’t find one small enough

[@chloespeech1566]

Thank you Teodore!!! This helped me so much!!!!

[@jay23155]

so that lever you were talking about is not placed in the same place for mine anymore, it seems to have risen up and wont come back down. do you know how to fix it?

[@adeso8877]

Thank you. The protective film was stuck and I couldn't even see it from the rollers. I also jad to change my batteries (while they were only a week old)and the first film after that came out white. But the 9 other film were ok !!!!! Once again thank you

[@sIowdive]

HDX AA alkaline batteries worked for me after trying a bunch of other ones. i hope this helps !!

[@rmysozdmr_]

Youuuu areeee myy herooooo🥺🥺🥺♥️♥️🥺Friends try plugging in their original battery if the lights are still flashing after the film is done I figured it out this way😇😇

[@baybieluu1114]

Hi, i have a mini 7s. all the lights and flash works, and i can hear the film coming out, but the film gets stuck. I opened the back and looked and it looks like the roller is not rolling. I do not know if it was because the back was open (so i can look inside) or if it somehow got disconnected. Do you know how to fix this?

[@paudriz4346]

Same were you able to fix it?

[@baybieluu1114]

@@paudriz4346 no I wasnt

[@annisa3336]

That "wriggling, zig zag" struggle was real!! But it worked! Thanks a lot 😁😁😁

[@xyannzel]

I was doing an experiment on which I used *used film with the protective layer on my cam (Sq10) and the shts jammed, I'm having doubts about forcing the film out as that could alter the rollers or break the springs inside... stupid me...what do I do?

[@gricheleangela3550]

How do you fix the blinking E sign? I have a instax mini 25 and when I put a new film canister it will only take photo but nothing will come out. Thank you very much!!!

[@dwihandayani1434]

Hello...how about to remove the jammed refill on instax sq6...need ur advice asap..thx

[@kahleiamay5695]

Thank you so much You saved my Christmas🤩💜💜💜

[@UNratedTeen]

I was able to unjam the first black plastic film but when I placed the rest in, the lights are still all flashing and it is not taking any pictures :( help

[@thaliacalosing6707]

Me too huhu

[@genborral8360]

Did you already find a solution for this problem? The same thing is happening to mine

[@gayle4067]

did you find solution? :

[@hannagaypepito5322]

Thank you for this video. It really worked on my instax film that got jammed!

[@eugenetjandraputri3174]

my first film stuck, it works! but the second time..when I turn on it, my camera makes a loud noise and the lens don't come out..do you why ? :( I use mini70

[@JustSomething-Me]

Help! The film got jammed too. I already took out the jammed film and replaced it with a new one but the new one got jammed to! What’s wrong with my camera?

[@aoifepetchell50]

No it put it in backwards pls help

[@Katianashawati]

Did you take a picture?

[@aoifepetchell50]

Nope until I fixed it :)

[@Katianashawati]

@@aoifepetchell50 I really want to know what happens if u put it backwards and take a photo

[@aoifepetchell50]

cookie kat_77 it doesn’t take a photo that’s how I found out I put it in Wrong

[@bombshell4493]

how did u solve it?

[@pennypinch3167]

I have a question. So the dark slide got stuck and I was being super rough and I broke the film, but all of the pictures that I took after had this like streaky purple look but after I like let them sit for a long time the picture developed completely black. Is the camera or the film please help...

[@haydenklomsue]

penny pinch it was probably the ink or chemicals that came out of the broken cartridge

[@pennypinch3167]

Thank you I just cleaned the rollers and it workedb

[@itsTeodore]

Yes! Cleaning out the rollers always help with the streaks on the film. If the pictures are coming out completely black it could be because of the lens. Unless you mean black as in the chemicals pockets broke.

[@pennypinch3167]

itsTeodore yeah like it’s all black streaks then developed black but it’s fixed

[@pennypinch3167]

itsTeodore but know there’s just a lighting issue so my brother needs to fix that.

[@lavender9109]

is there anything you can do to fix it if the lever does get stuck as well?

[@bayanemad2865]

Thank you I just try it and it's work! Think the main reason is the film is already damaged from the store.

[@kanupriyasharma467]

My problem is that even after taking out the stucked film, camera's red lights keep flashing and also the film number is also stuck till now. What to do?

[@melcabales7411]

Kanupriya Sharma we have the same problem and i don’t know what to do

[@reggiexp69]

Same. Last time it fixes it self... Now it won't

[@vieeejni]

Hello. I have a problem with my camera. I already remove the film that stack inside the poloraid. When i put back the new film inside the poloraid, it still the same. Still stack inside the poloraid? Any suggestion to solve this thing? I need help

[@anthonyvasquez3016]

What if you put the film backwards and try taking a picture, does it damage the camera ? HELP!!!

[@michelleblchrt2846]

no ur camera will be fine u just need to take the film out carefully :)

[@anthonyvasquez3016]

So..lol it did damage the little mechanical part that slides the photos out-.-

[@Aamaevezingg]

This helped a lot! Thank you for saving me😆💗

[@yishue]

YOOOOOO THIS SOLVED MY PROBLEM! ALL I HAD TO DO WAS TO FORCE THE CARTRIDGE OUT BECAUSE THE COVER FILM WAS STUCKED, EVEN THE BATTERIES THAT ARE NOT ALKALINE IS NOT THE PROBLEM

[@ShinBubblegumGaming]

Hi any more help please ? My protective film got stuck, and I have removed it. But after putting back in the film the camera won't work anymore

[@juliamartyr]

the protective sheet got stuck and i was able to get it out but all the camera lights still kept flashing afterwards :(

[@Sofia-ts7li]

Sameeee :( I can't figure out how to fix it

[@cessner1165]

Please tell me if u figure how to fix it. I have the same problem :((

[@moon-nz6no]

I don’t know what to do because my film came out but when I tried to pull it out it was jammed so

[@kaitlynhughes8433]

THIS WORKED !! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!

[@lucasschlaefli9870]

haha well now the film is out and I did it with little hassle, however I have a Neo classic 90 and when I go to power it on now the lens no longer opens and the digital screen keeps flashing a number 3. battery is charged and there no longer any film in there but its still doesn't wanna register that its not jammed anymore.

[@nicolemaria9528]

That’s not my problem...when I take photos on my instax mini 9 it keeps getting jammed but not inside I take photos a little bit comes out and then it stops coming out

[@lasPebbles]

Please do one with instax neoclassic (mini 90) for stuck lense and photo pack!!! I can't find any information :'(

[@tee3ampeu]

My mini 8 had the same case but even after removing the cartridge and re inserting....the lights keep blinking through and it still wont click. Please help!!😥😥😥

[@chocolatechip410]

SAME!!!

[@nikakatavic6840]

when i put a new film and and take a pik it literly eats it WHAT DO I DO?

[@kyndellstewart8955]

Super super helpful... this fixed mine like brand new

[@36monsi]

Thanks, I was able to get the film out but now the lens are stuck and wont come out it just makes a wrrrrring sound. ANy suggestions

[@katiekearney6510]

I cant get the film container out on my Instax mini 9 the protective layer is stuck (but not sticking out) followed the steps but the container will only come out half way at the bottom

[@vincentgraumann4958]

I have a problem. I have a sq6. I did this like you did but there stand 10 films in bot the modes are blinking and the little silver thing inside with the black thing is not straight. Hellllppp im in my vacation and I need my Polaroid.

[@tonionlyy]

Hey I keep getting them stuck and it’s only one at a time. I rip it out but never fixed

[@EdverJoyOmnes]

i accidentally changed my battery with my camera's lens close. the orange lights are still blinking!! what should I do pls help..

[@jennazhukov1047]

What if the Stuck film is reallyyy hard to pull out, should I still pull it out with force?

[@roelin17]

There is still a yellow line so there is still film but it wont print out. When i took the film canister out, there was nothing stuck in the back. I don’t know what to do...

[@mimiowh]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much!!!

[@itsTeodore]

No problemo ;)

[@amyhandley1]

Hi, my film got stuck, I pulled it out and then the camera no longer works. The silver lever in the right bottom corner has moved up... can this be fixed? Thank you!

[@beallanes3959]

have you fixed yours? same prob

[@noellel.5749]

@@beallanes3959 Me too! Anyone find a fix yet?

[@elviaramirez391]

Do you put in the camera with the film inside the pillow case ?

[@aditiagarwal9990]

My protective film was stuck actually and I have managed to take it out and re installed the film. But still I see lights blinking in the camera even after changing the batteries

[@iremdogan5204]

After removing the stuck film and placing the remaining films, still all the lights continue to on. so i cant use the remaining films,will they all waste now? if it has a solution please share me😢

[@mida7777]

What do you do if the film counter is wrong ☹️

[@itsny7823]

Mine did this twice but it was the protective plastic thing. I already knew to pull it out obviously. The first time when I turned my camera on the lights blinked until I took it out. The second time I took it out but now the lights still blinking.

[@itsTeodore]

Try cleaning your rollers :)

[@הילהסעדון-צ6ה]

How do you do it on a mini 9 type??

[@kimkostka3784]

Thank you 🙏 I was able to Safe a whole new film 🥳