Hi everybody, if someone could help me solving this issue, after upgrading to WM6, both cameras on my Herm100 did not work. (i even made a videocall to my other phone #, my Herm100 did receive the video but transmitted nothing)
the ugrade i used is the one one xda-developers: HTC_TyTN_ITA_3[1].54.258.2_102_6275_1.47.00.10_108.exe, following the procedures i've been reading on this site. I appreciate your work here and hope you could help me with this issue
newby_ita said:
Hi everybody, if someone could help me solving this issue, after upgrading to WM6, both cameras on my Herm100 did not work. (i even made a videocall to my other phone #, my Herm100 did receive the video but transmitted nothing)
the ugrade i used is the one one xda-developers: HTC_TyTN_ITA_3[1].54.258.2_102_6275_1.47.00.10_108.exe, following the procedures i've been reading on this site. I appreciate your work here and hope you could help me with this issue
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can you use the back camera to take normal pictures?
no, both cameras not working, i checked if the file camera.exe is missing but it's in the windows directory, the registry seems ok, when i exec the file camera.exe nothing happens.
I just updated my phone's details in signature
I have the same problem. It only appeared a week ago while I've been using Schaps 3.54b for couple of weeks now. My back camera is working after a soft reset, but both cameras go blind after starting a video call. The camera application loads okay but the screen is totally black except for the options and other HUD. If I push the on-screen button to go to picture gallery and close it then the back camera starts working again.
I just would like to get my video calling working again. It worked with this rom originally but now something has happened and I haven't installed many applications. Any ideas?
eldis said:
I have the same problem. It only appeared a week ago while I've been using Schaps 3.54b for couple of weeks now. My back camera is working after a soft reset, but both cameras go blind after starting a video call. The camera application loads okay but the screen is totally black except for the options and other HUD. If I push the on-screen button to go to picture gallery and close it then the back camera starts working again.
I just would like to get my video calling working again. It worked with this rom originally but now something has happened and I haven't installed many applications. Any ideas?
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this is your solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=316811
i guess my problem is in the software, both cameras wont work, not only the front one, neither the back one works, is it clear now?
newby_ita said:
i guess my problem is in the software, both cameras wont work, not only the front one, neither the back one works, is it clear now?
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I would try:
1. HR
2. installing a new ROM.
3. repair...
thanks for your reply
-HR does nothing since it did not work after installing a new ROM
-installing a new ROM could help, i did it indeed, the one that worked had a green screen in camera and i did not like it
-no repair is needed since it works
any other help, maybe some camera software to download?
-I copied files for camera from another working device but I could not replace the files in mine cause the files are READONLY, any suggestions?
I really appreciate your efforts, maybe my english is so bad that i did not explain it from the beginning.
this happened to me when i upgraded to wm6, both cameras would not work ie nothing happened when I pressed the camera button or the icon, anyway after hrs of messing around it still was`nt working, so I had enough and just left the phone switched off till the next day....So next day came I tried the phone again and to my suprise the camera now works I did nothing to it but leave it switched off till the next day, now someone tell me what thats all about. not had a problem since
newby_ita said:
thanks for your reply
-HR does nothing since it did not work after installing a new ROM
-installing a new ROM could help, i did it indeed, the one that worked had a green screen in camera and i did not like it
-no repair is needed since it works
any other help, maybe some camera software to download?
-I copied files for camera from another working device but I could not replace the files in mine cause the files are READONLY, any suggestions?
I really appreciate your efforts, maybe my english is so bad that i did not explain it from the beginning.
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sorry, didnt notice you tried it before.
to overwrite files use:
resco explorer or total commander(free)
ok, i tried using both but since the file are located in the ROM it's not possible to replace them. I think i'll have to downgrade to WM5.
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ok, i tried using both but since the file are located in the ROM it's not possible to replace them. I think i'll have to downgrade to WM5.
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uncheck hidden files and system files.
I have replaced many ROM files with this method.
many users did it - resco will ask you for permission to replace the file.
Hi!,I have the same problem with the camera and videocall..
newby_ita,can you upload the files please?..thx
i have the files ready, i tried to put them in the upload directory but i had "permission denied", any suggestions? i quitted working with computers two years ago and maybe now i'm a bit rusty ;-)
is there a different password for uploadind? other than xda:xda ?????
files attached
Thx newby_ita for the files.
To copy to the pda use Resco Explorer and you don´t have any problem.
I downloaded the files and replaced in my tytn but the videocall isn´t work fine..i can´t send any image to the other phone..
But many thanks for the files again..
another idea....?
I've had the same problem since flashing to Black Satin in mid-July. No sign of life from either camera. Running the camera exe directly does literally nothing. Problem does not yield to:
- SR/HR
- Any ROM reflash, including old ROMS that definitely used to work.
- Radio flash etc
To be honest I've let it go, but might have another play at some point...
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Hi everybody:
I installed the udk syrius 7 rom Polaris, when activate my camera
it doesn`t show imagen, it`s black andy show the news
text:
Unable to capture photo. Unable to get frame data from
camera device.
Can you help me??
Thanks a lot ¡¡¡¡
Same here!
Same here!
I tried several roms and I still have the same issue.
Tried downgrading the radio, didn´t work either...
Could it be the SPL?
I have had the same problem. I have resolved with a new one flash of ROM
SPL is OK !
Just go back to a original rom (incl radio) and after that try again.
If that doesn't work just try a other radio rom.
Most of the roms have different radio requirements
Some need 1.58****
Other need 1.59****
Normaly the rom maker gives that info.
Sometimes the camera malfunctioning is a software issue.
As i experienced it is a hardware issue when you still have the troubles when you go back to original rom and radio rom. Although there are tons of users which get the camera to work after installing some package etc, my defect was loose connections on PCB/CPU or something similar. Thats why the problem starts slow, sometimes it works, somethings it doesn't and in the end it doesn't work at all.
The only thing you can do then... is return it for warranty.
Hi everyone,
Yesterday I was installed 2.1 on my Xperia. After that, my camera stopped working. Everytime,when I try to launch it, i see only "Camera unaviablle". I was trying everything. First, I reflash phone to 1.6, and guess what - the same problem! After that, I was trying "Repair" in PCC and SEUS. Four times. Nothing... Anyone have any ideas whats going wrong? Problem was started after update, but I don't belive, that the update is reason. Please, help me. I have great phone, with great 8mpx camera, but I can't use it... I'm desperate.
probably a hardware problem mate ~ i think you should go to your dealer ~ wer you brought your mobile ~ hope it still on warranty ~ or you would have to pay extra costs !!
I think the same. But I still hope, that anybody have same problem, and it isn't hardware. But if it is hardware - then I'm going to disassembly my phone and take a look what is wrong. Maybe it is only problem with connector or something like this. I think, I haven't warranty after what I was doing with my kit...
in my x10 i cant do video recording only photo shoot
did u by any chane get this problem after installing adw launcher?
Yeah I'm having the same problem which I talked about here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=826174
Lets see if we can find some commonalities:
Which phone do you have: X10a or X10i?
Which firmware revision? Nordic? Generic? etc
How did you flash it? Did the flash program say press enter to continue?
When the phone first started up, did you see a Camera --> Phone icon?
Anything else significant that you can think of?
1. I have X10i
2.Now, I have Global FW, but I have Nordic 2.1 when problem was apeared
3. I used Flashtool to flash to nordic, then I used SEUS to update to 2.1
4. YES! I saw this icon! And I knew that this is a sign!
Also, when I flash to Generic 1.6 my phone was bricked. Only vibrate.
I was thinking, that this is hardware problem. But now, thanks you, I think, that is software hopefully. It is impossible, that two person have the same hardware problem in the same circumstances
Do you have any ideas what goes wrong?
Camera worked the first time since 2.1, then I get the camera not available message. didn't try to go back to 1.6... Hope the camera didn't break..
Camera not available
Hey iv got the same problem, when I start the camera it says "Camera Not Available" iv tried everything iv re-flashed the phone used SEUS and reinstalled the FW however still the same problem. Done factory reset. cleared cache
Iv even downgraded back to 1.6 and the camera still doesn't work
it still says "Camera Not Available"
Can some1 please help?
Is anybody here, who might help us? Or tell us what is wrong, ane where we must search reason of this problem?
Hi,
Adding my woes listed in post 8993145
1. I have X10i
2. I currently have Nordic 2.1 loaded, but I originally had global 2.1 loaded and have reloaded that 3 times before I tried Nordic.
3. The firmware files I have are ok as I have flashed 5 other phones for work colleagues with no problem.
4. I used Flashtool to flash to global and I have also used SEUS to reload 2.1
I can successfully root the phone, and everything else appears to be working apart from the camera.
My problem is solved, I emptied the picture/video folder using a file manager (in the DCIM folder of the SD card). Camera is working again
I tried and nothing. So, my problem this isn't reason for my kit. Anyone else tried this method? Or anyone solved this problem? Or anyone want help us? Maybe devs? Even for money...
FRiKiNFRoG said:
My problem is solved, I emptied the picture/video folder using a file manager (in the DCIM folder of the SD card). Camera is working again
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Worked here!! Camera is back again!
Update: It crashed again but i've tryied to remove Vignette (demo) of the device and it worked!
I have removed the photos held under the DCIM directory, but the camera is still not working for me.
I think we need bin4ry or someone who knows a bit about the flash process. I feel that the issue has something to do with something that stays between flashes. Otherwise, flashing back to old firmware would fix the issue.
Have you tried backing up your sd card then formatting it and replacing the files? (and empty dcim)
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Tried. Not working. It's truth, we need bin4ry...
I have the same problem with my X10a, I flashed it with 2.1 nordic using bin4rys flashtool. I formated my SD and nothing.
Ah so the problem resurfaces
Back when i had 1.6 on my x10i ... the camera apk would crash when i clicked on the camera button.... [my work around is to use the "on screen" click option]
Hi,
I have been having trouble with my camera for over a month now.
I have tried searching this forum and the net extensively to the best of my ability and hence, chose to start a thread to seek help with my trouble.
Suddenly, one morning, about a month back, when i started my camera, it didn't start and showed the message "Camera Failed" giving me the option of just clicking ok...
I tried restarting, factory reset, deleting cache etc, nothing worked..
Then, after a couple of days, it started showing that 'Force Close' message saying the android.app.camera has stopped working unexpectedly.
I upgraded the firmware to KG1 2.3.4, it stayed the same. Nothing changed.
Then, i rooted my phone a few days ago and loaded the camera mod by potatoman hoping that would help solve the problem.. Still, nothing has changed.
The Z device test shows both primary camera and secondary camera as 'X' meaning the hardware doesn't exist or is faulty. But when i try and make a video call, the secondary camera works fine.
I also tried some Cam to FW write code but it wont work as well.. It again gave force close msg only...
Is there any way to check whether there is a problem with my hardware or is this a firmware problem that can be fixed? I hate the thought of giving the phone to the Samsung Service Centre. Also, since i have now rooted the phone, i think i might have to buy some jig to reset some count.
Am very depressed as i love my phone and loved its camera and its been an age since i last used it..
Request help from anyone who can.
Thanks in advance.
have you tried updating it with SamsungApps?
also, try flashing cyanogenmod7 if that doesnt fix it nothing will as cyanogenmod uses its own code, not samsungs
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Thanks a lot for the prompt response..
I searched the cyanogenmod7 mod that you talked about. It sounds like it just isn't for novices like me.. I will still read through it extensively and try and install that..
As far as updating the camera with samsung apps is concerned, i didn't find any updates for the camera there..
Is there a specific way in which i can update the camera through the samsung apps?
themanufan said:
Hi,
I have been having trouble with my camera for over a month now.
I have tried searching this forum and the net extensively to the best of my ability and hence, chose to start a thread to seek help with my trouble.
Suddenly, one morning, about a month back, when i started my camera, it didn't start and showed the message "Camera Failed" giving me the option of just clicking ok...
I tried restarting, factory reset, deleting cache etc, nothing worked..
Then, after a couple of days, it started showing that 'Force Close' message saying the android.app.camera has stopped working unexpectedly.
I upgraded the firmware to KG1 2.3.4, it stayed the same. Nothing changed.
Then, i rooted my phone a few days ago and loaded the camera mod by potatoman hoping that would help solve the problem.. Still, nothing has changed.
The Z device test shows both primary camera and secondary camera as 'X' meaning the hardware doesn't exist or is faulty. But when i try and make a video call, the secondary camera works fine.
I also tried some Cam to FW write code but it wont work as well.. It again gave force close msg only...
Is there any way to check whether there is a problem with my hardware or is this a firmware problem that can be fixed? I hate the thought of giving the phone to the Samsung Service Centre. Also, since i have now rooted the phone, i think i might have to buy some jig to reset some count.
Am very depressed as i love my phone and loved its camera and its been an age since i last used it..
Request help from anyone who can.
Thanks in advance.
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Does it work with Third party apps from the MArket? like camera 360 and stuff......
If it does then may be the camera apk is corrupted in some way.
I would suggest you try to flash via ODIN your original firmware 2.3.3 from Intratech's Thread in the DeV section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=official+kernel and see if it fixes your problems and then flash 2.3.4
also as mentioned above you should have a camera firmware update in the samsung apps which you could try also
tfn said:
Does it work with Third party apps from the MArket? like camera 360 and stuff......
If it does then may be the camera apk is corrupted in some way.
I would suggest you try to flash via ODIN your original firmware 2.3.3 from Intratech's Thread in the DeV section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=official+kernel and see if it fixes your problems and then flash 2.3.4
also as mentioned above you should have a camera firmware update in the samsung apps which you could try also
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I have tried a number of third party apps from the market and none of them start...
All force close at start up..
I am trying to figure out how to get the samsung apps update for the camera.. Should i look for it through Kies or through the Samsung Apps app on the phone?
I will try flashing back to my original firmware tonight...
Hi,
i tried restoring my original firmware..
Still, no luck..
Has no one faced a similar problem to the one i am facing??
Can't believe this is happenin !!!
Haven't used my camera for over 45 days now..
Plz help..
Thanks in advance..
Hi,
Im also facing the exact same problem and it seems no one can help. Please let me know if you find any solution.
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To be honest if you have tried multiple different roms, done full wipes, tried different apps, the only answer left is a hardware or firmware problem.
And if the Samsung apps firmware updated doesn't do anything, then it may be broken
Best bet is to restore it to stock, clear your flash counter and send it back.
veyka said:
To be honest if you have tried multiple different roms, done full wipes, tried different apps, the only answer left is a hardware or firmware problem.
And if the Samsung apps firmware updated doesn't do anything, then it may be broken
Best bet is to restore it to stock, clear your flash counter and send it back.
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Well, i know that is the last resort.. Just wanna make sure i cant do it on my own cause sending it to Samsung would mean getting into an unnecessary haggle to try and repair / replace the handset..
I don't know how to update the camera firmware using samsung apps..
I have samsung apps installed on my phone but i dunno where to look for firmware updates on it.. can you please help with it..
markshane said:
Hi,
Im also facing the exact same problem and it seems no one can help. Please let me know if you find any solution.
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i definitely will..
in case you come across a solution that works for you, do let me know as well..
Hi,
Can you access the CameraFirmware Standard hidden menu by dialing *#34971539# as im getting a force close error saying the application Factory Test has stopped unexpectedly.
Please check and let me know.
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Hi,
i remember getting the force close message when i had tried last time to access that menu..
However, since then, i have tried various solutions on different threads and ended up uninstalling the camera fw.. the default fw wouldn't install. each time i try to install, it says 'application not installed'..
Hence, i do not have any camera fw installed on my phone at the moment.
i could, surprisingly, access the hidden menu now..
i checked the version and this is what i got:
Camera FW Ver : Failed
Phone FW Ver : TBEC28
Can i do anything else with that menu as well??
I tried installing the camera.apk in the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098834
after that, i got back the camera icon in menu. it still won't work though !!!
i tried accesssing the menu again and it did open..
however, it kept showing the same message as above.
Camera FW : Failed
Phone FW : TBEC28
i tried Phone to CAM FW Write.
it gave a dialogue box with invalid version written on top and the details of camera and phone fw as above.
Somebody help us down here !!!!
You know what sammy care's services is not that bad an option bcoz if u have tried different 3rd party apps...and it still doesnt work that means the problem lies with the camera hardware for sure...something you cant solve on your own.So stop wasting days thinking about it..give it to sammy care and in no time you ll get it fixed \m/
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Can you please extract the Factorytest.apk from the system/app folder and post it here? Ill really appreciate it.
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What is this file and what does it help in?
can it help in reviving the camera somehow?
i vil try and extract it and post here tonight..
I have some firmware files for the camera given to me by one user here on xda. Ill try to dump those files via camera firmware menu, but i cant access it right now as i get that FC on factory test.
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I have a similar problem; all of a sudden my camera stopped working right at the start of my vacation trip. I get the same "Camera Failed" error. However, a couple of days late I tried and I did get an image, though it was only static. I even managed to take a picture of the static. A day later again "Camera Failed". As it was a 4 week trip I tried numerous of times, one time it worked for a second but the image slowly disintegrated, most of the time FC's, errors or no image.
Cam FW:OCEF02
Phone FW:TBEC28
Once home I tried everything, various camera.apk’s, 3rd party apps, (stock) roms, firmware, nothing. Waiting for my ordered JIG to reset counter before sending it back, it must be hardware related. I didn’t do anything special, no dropping, not letting it get extremely hot or cold, no exotic roms.
markshane said:
I have some firmware files for the camera given to me by one user here on xda. Ill try to dump those files via camera firmware menu, but i cant access it right now as i get that FC on factory test.
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Here you go..
This is the file..
Hope you can work some magic with it that can save our lives..
i will try flashing my device to the KF3 official ROM today..
vil let you know how it goes..
fingers crossed..
ph4ge said:
I have a similar problem; all of a sudden my camera stopped working right at the start of my vacation trip. I get the same "Camera Failed" error. However, a couple of days late I tried and I did get an image, though it was only static. I even managed to take a picture of the static. A day later again "Camera Failed". As it was a 4 week trip I tried numerous of times, one time it worked for a second but the image slowly disintegrated, most of the time FC's, errors or no image.
Cam FW:OCEF02
Phone FW:TBEC28
Once home I tried everything, various camera.apk’s, 3rd party apps, (stock) roms, firmware, nothing. Waiting for my ordered JIG to reset counter before sending it back, it must be hardware related. I didn’t do anything special, no dropping, not letting it get extremely hot or cold, no exotic roms.
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Have you got it back yet?
What did they say was the issue?
Do also let me know how much time they took and whether they just repaired it or replaced it..
Thanks..
i tried to run camera on android (it just got clicked) and first everything was black(with camera options), then it went green(with camera options), so i thought that its just that android build doesnt support camera right now.
but today i tried to open camera on bada, but it showed "camera failed".
i tried many a times, but everytime its the same! rebooted and then tried camera on bada, but it still is not working!
can anyone help me out?
anyone else faced the problem or its just me???
(i did try to search the problem in forum..but showed no result)
Hi Max
You have XXJK1 am i wrong?
Do you remember flashing *.pfs file while upgrading from XXJID ???
If you think you didn't flash that file then flash it alone and let me know if your Camera is fixed or not
Best Regards
yes you are right, i m on XXJK1..!
umm..but i dont remember if i flashed the .pfs file or not, but in either case i can flash the .pfs file again right?
i'll give it a try n come back
thanks
haha..now camera works like a charm (but not the android one yet..lol )
thanks a lot
now i m sure i didnt flash it last time! my bad!
I recently rooted my One and had networking issues so i flashed this rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266025 ) and after flashing though the networking issues were fixed it then had issues with the back and home buttons, as the phone did when i purchased it, so i located and installed the ota patch that tmobile had pushed to fix it, and there was an error installing it, but the buttons were fixed anyway, but now my camera app does not work, i can open it and see nothing but black, the apps buttons do not appear to respond and after some time i get a "unable to start camera: error. i cannot locate a apk or anything similar to try to reinstall the camera app, other apps i launch tell me "error accessing camera", any help would be appreciated
Update: just discovered, the light does not work either
fixed issue by flashing a different rom and flashing back
i had the same problem
I never actually solved it though. It happened when a replacement was already on the way so i didn't bother trying to fix it. I did research a little and came across a few people that said a bad kernel flash could cause this. I was running the stock kernel and stock rom, and it was working just fine before the OTA so i figuered it was probably a hardware issue. If i were you i would try flashing another kernel. If doesnt work call up tmo and they will probably send you a replacement(you can also contact them through the live chat the on the website, much more convenient in my opinion). I had blown speaker and they didnt even ask about unlocking the bootloader or root, i assume it is because it was clearly a hardware issue. If you figure it out, please share.