[Q] Camera Help - XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ive tried about 5 different roms and cant get the camera to work on any of them. Is there a trick? Can someone please recommend a rom with a confirmed working camera? I dont care about the camcorder. Thanks in advance.

What ROM are you looking for 2.1, 2.2, 2.3?
For 2.1
Camera works on all 2.1 Roms
For 2.2
Camera works on Freex10 Beta 4 and CM versions
For 2.3
Camera is not implemented yet
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E
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evolutionizer said:
What ROM are you looking for 2.1, 2.2, 2.3?
For 2.1
Camera works on all 2.1 Roms
For 2.2
Camera works on Freex10 Beta 4 and CM versions
For 2.3
Camera is not implemented yet
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E
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Ive tried several 2.1's and 2.2's with no avail. Im currently running the freex10 beta 4 and the camera doesnt work. Please help. I dont care about the rom anymore I just want my camera back.

maybe your camera is screwed
why don't you try flashing it with stock rom???
if it doesn't work then is your camera

alankstiyo said:
maybe your camera is screwed
why don't you try flashing it with stock rom???
if it doesn't work then is your camera
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Finally got it flashed with stock rom and no camera. What gives. Can you break your camera by changing roms? It worked fine before.

Am sorry to say this, may be u should call se and say ur cam stopped working all of a sudden ;-) and get it serviced, may get a new phone replacement. Act a real dumb customer.
Make sure to do a official seus reinstall before u even call them.
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try this with 2.2

yvaditya said:
Am sorry to say this, may be u should call se and say ur cam stopped working all of a sudden ;-) and get it serviced, may get a new phone replacement. Act a real dumb customer.
Make sure to do a official seus reinstall before u even call them.
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Thats just crazy I would never do something like that!
But I did just find out that the warranty department doesnt open for another 2 hours. At least I got to try out almost every rom on here and gained alot of knowledge along the way

Ok so I got my replacement phone in the mail today and the first thing I did was flash it to 2.1 so I could then install freex10. After flashing it to 2.1 and powering it on, and right after the se logo went away a small flashing picture of a camera appeared with a blue arrow underneath it pointing down to a phone. I had seen this before on my previous phone right before the camera stopped working. So I freaked and took the battery out and flashed it back with stock 1.6 rom. After powering the phone on I tried the camera and it didnt work So I turned the phone off and did some searching. I found where someone said when you see this image to just leave it alone and the phone do its thing and it will power on. So I flashed it back to 2.1, powered it on and the image appeared, and then finally the phone powered on. Afterwards I tried the camera and presto it worked! So If any of you see this image do nothing!! lol

Yeah its a picture play... get it? Its flashing your phone.
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2.1 rom / fast / usable / battery saver.

hello all.
from this thread: X10 Custom ROM AOSP ; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9134882
jerpelea said:
2.1 Shipped ROM 002
Full - for recovery menu http://hotfile.com/dl/87564842/7e80127/SE_update-shipped-full.zip.html
-JIT
-Superuser
-recovery menu
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i want to know if this rom has any issues and how recent it is? this thread is completely confusing. i just a want a 2.1 rom thats up-to-date and fast.
can i go with this? does it have any issues?
cylent said:
hello all.
from this thread: X10 Custom ROM AOSP ; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9134882
i want to know if this rom has any issues and how recent it is? this thread is completely confusing. i just a want a 2.1 rom thats up-to-date and fast.
can i go with this? does it have any issues?
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I will check it out. been charging up my phone form all the flashing i did earlier.
The last version had an issue on my phone so ill try this. I will edit this post for you when I can update you.
Edit: I have installed it and it seems to be running fine. At first its a bit laggy like any new rom but after a couple of reboots it got better. I installed busybox and a bunch of other market applications and didnt find any issues yet. made a few test calls and no issues. I can't test the 3g connection since i am not in range and i barely have phone service, but i am sure it should work fine.
i cant seems to get back into the xrecovery by hitting back anymore so i guess i will have to redo that part. Otherwise no issues. Back to my working rom backup so i have a working phone for work
good luck!
gueatx said:
I will check it out. been charging up my phone form all the flashing i did earlier.
The last version had an issue on my phone so ill try this. I will edit this post for you when I can update you.
Edit: I have installed it and it seems to be running fine. At first its a bit laggy like any new rom but after a couple of reboots it got better. I installed busybox and a bunch of other market applications and didnt find any issues yet. made a few test calls and no issues. I can't test the 3g connection since i am not in range and i barely have phone service, but i am sure it should work fine.
i cant seems to get back into the xrecovery by hitting back anymore so i guess i will have to redo that part. Otherwise no issues. Back to my working rom backup so i have a working phone for work
good luck!
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wow thanks for that!
so when i visited that thread again i noticed it said things about 004 but there was no link to any 004 or 004b to be found?
in any case you said this was a faster rom than the SEUS version? and everything works? wifi/sound/phone/etc ?
Thanks!
any update on this last question?
is this a fully working rom i can flash?
cylent said:
any update on this last question?
is this a fully working rom i can flash?
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No, not yet the Phone dial loop is still there. You should try Shipped 2.1 light which is a SE striped version, it is really fast and stable I got near 700~730 scores in Quadrant...
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3g conections workijg fine with ultralight 001 its faster 17mflops and over 700 in quadrant plus no bugs calls works everytime
Battery its running fine It just went down 1% sleeping 7 hours so thats amazing
Still got 50% since yesterday and i was playing alot with the phone so indeed its a nice rom
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I got some problems with ultralight version but the light one works well for me.
Battery performance has got better and I can notice it's faster than the standard SE 2.1 rom. Still I don't like the fact that there is no gallery shortcut in the camera app it would work only with mediascape...
I don't remember if vignette has a shortcut for the gallery have to try it again (even if it's SO slow)
Please post question for the 2.1 aosp rom in the correct thread,
And yes i know that thread wasnt started when this was but i have to keep thread tidy

[Q] Just installed FFC, but no cameras are working even though it's connected.

Hi all. I just got the FFC for the Vibrant in the mail after 3 weeks (awesome!) and I just opened up the phone, installed it according to all the instructions, made sure that it snapped in, but now my phone is not detecting either a rear or front camera! I'll try a new ROM, but I'm sure it's not that and I'm POSITIVE that I did not harm the new camera assembly. I took great care of it. I'll also try flashing the FFC_Mod.zip via CwM and see if it works. Will update once I've tried all of this. Anyone have any other ideas as to what's wrong?
even if the rom dosent support it should at least detect the rear camera.....
yalkowni said:
even if the rom dosent support it should at least detect the rear camera.....
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That's what's freaking me out!!!
Ok the FFC_Mod.zip didn't work. Let's see what re-flashing the ROM does.
Hmm well what rom are you on?
Nowaysout said:
Hmm well what rom are you on?
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I was on Revolution ROM 2.0 (2.3.4 JVP) when I first tried it out. No luck, even after flashing FFC_Mod.zip. So, I swapped the new camera out with the old one just to see what would happen. The stock camera works, but the new GT-I9000 camera wont work in either case, whether it's the rear cam or the FFC. I checked all over the new camera. Except for the FFC attachment (obviously), EVERY little detail of that camera is the same as the old one, so I agree with you, the problem is most likely a software issue, but I'll still do one last test of it. I'll go and try a ROM and kernel that's proven to work, and if it doesn't, then I know that it's the camera itself and not something software based. I'll update this post once I'm done.

[Q] SGS2 Camera DEAD...Pls HELP!

Hi all,
Well...i bought phone 3 days ago and everything was working perfectly on stock rom.Then like most of us I wanted to root phone and install custom in this case Litening rom....after that my camera is not working anymore,when I start camera its stays black and after few sec i got camera error.
I have try to install few other roms like villianrom,miui darkys etc but none help,I even try to put some diferent kernels and modems but same.
Ive noticed in some other threads that can be issue with camera firmware,in my case I dont have it in samsung apps for update.
My curently camera firmware is SCE009 and if somebody has some other like the latest one SCE002 or at least tell me where I can download I will be more than thankfull cause i think this is my only and last chance to fix camera and its little frustrating when you buy phone like this and then something is not working properly.
Thank you,Mat
Oh, really sad to hear that. That's why I hate flashing this and that.
matijaxxx0403 said:
Hi all,
Well...i bought phone 3 days ago and everything was working perfectly on stock rom.Then like most of us I wanted to root phone and install custom in this case Litening rom....after that my camera is not working anymore,when I start camera its stays black and after few sec i got camera error.
I have try to install few other roms like villianrom,miui darkys etc but none help,I even try to put some diferent kernels and modems but same.
Ive noticed in some other threads that can be issue with camera firmware,in my case I dont have it in samsung apps for update.
My curently camera firmware is SCE009 and if somebody has some other like the latest one SCE002 or at least tell me where I can download I will be more than thankfull cause i think this is my only and last chance to fix camera and its little frustrating when you buy phone like this and then something is not working properly.
Thank you,Mat
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Hey, Why don't you flash back to a stock kernel and firmware. See if that fixes it.
camera working but pictures burly and upto standard
my camera pic is of very poor quality .pls anyone can help to get good quality pic
sx4 said:
my camera pic is of very poor quality .pls anyone can help to get good quality pic
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Why bump an old thread? To answer your question, try flashing the hacked camera. Or take pictures in better light.
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[Q] Camera Firmware update

Hi,
I need a little help please,
On my SIII shows:
Cam FW ver: GDFD06
Phone FW ver: GDFF03
Should i make an update? The option Phone to CAM FW Write (rear) is disabled!!
Im on foxhound ROM should i have a stock rom to do this??
Thanks
Saltao said:
Hi,
I need a little help please,
On my SIII shows:
Cam FW ver: GDFD06
Phone FW ver: GDFF03
Should i make an update? The option Phone to CAM FW Write (rear) is disabled!!
Im on foxhound ROM should i have a stock rom to do this??
Thanks
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Anyone??
What is the update what does it improve anyone and can anyone supply a flashable zip
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Saltao said:
Hi,
I need a little help please,
On my SIII shows:
Cam FW ver: GDFD06
Phone FW ver: GDFF03
Should i make an update? The option Phone to CAM FW Write (rear) is disabled!!
Im on foxhound ROM should i have a stock rom to do this??
Thanks
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No never update your camera firmware..AFAIK..otherwise your phone will end up in SC
zoot1 said:
No never update your camera firmware..AFAIK..otherwise your phone will end up in SC
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Hi Zoot1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1724124&page=51
As you can see there are a lot of ppl upgrading the firmware due to the quality of low light pics, although not proven it helps the upgrade.
Thanks anyway
Updated everytime, included few days ago when I found that there is a new firmware. Looks like it's improving a bit the shooting in low light. Had no issue with the camera after upgrades btw.
Okay maybe I am worng..but I had read in some thread if you use some dialer nuber combination..you will get an option to upgrade your Camera Firmware..upgrading your firmware from there results in a broken camare..
Again as I said AFAIK..and my knowledge is extremely limited
zoot1 said:
Okay maybe I am worng..but I had read in some thread if you use some dialer nuber combination..you will get an option to upgrade your Camera Firmware..upgrading your firmware from there results in a broken camare..
Again as I said AFAIK..and my knowledge is extremely limited
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That's what I've done
I have typed the magic code and I had a new update (the second since I have the phone), updated it and everything is okay so far. Need to take some pics later in low light to see if there is any improvement.
Cheers
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Uhm, it's advised never to mess with the camera update option, even though it may work for you. Suddenly, you'll notice the camera stops working, and the only solution will be Samsung service center.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Theshawty said:
Uhm, it's advised never to mess with the camera update option, even though it may work for you. Suddenly, you'll notice the camera stops working, and the only solution will be Samsung service center.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
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So I guess we shouldn't use Kies or Ota to update android right? It's an update and the device can suddenly stopped later
Come on... It's an update, that's it's role. First time updated it two and half months ago and still no issue. And check the other threads, there are hundreds of people here and others on the Internet saying that they have updated it and no issue so far. You need to have really bad luck to mess the camera
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I upgrade camera firmware with every new official ROM (JB doesn't work), but even you don't update it, the camera use the last firmware incorporated in the ROM, you can see it in the photo EXIF info. So it always uses the last firmware even w/o flashing it. :highfive:
demlasjr said:
So I guess we shouldn't use Kies or Ota to update android right? It's an update and the device can suddenly stopped later
Come on... It's an update, that's it's role. First time updated it two and half months ago and still no issue. And check the other threads, there are hundreds of people here and others on the Internet saying that they have updated it and no issue so far. You need to have really bad luck to mess the camera
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Just saying. Many others have reported their camera firmware disappearing after a failed update. There's no way you can put it back yourself as the actual firmware that powers the camera isn't related to the /system folder, or any other folder that is replaced when switching ROMs.
Just because it has worked for you and a bunch of other people, doesn't mean it'll work for anyone.
Messing with the camera firmware isn't at all like messing with a ROM/kernel/recovery or modem. Those you can replace yourself.
Theshawty said:
Just saying. Many others have reported their camera firmware disappearing after a failed update. There's no way you can put it back yourself as the actual firmware that powers the camera isn't related to the /system folder, or any other folder that is replaced when switching ROMs.
Just because it has worked for you and a bunch of other people, doesn't mean it'll work for anyone.
Messing with the camera firmware isn't at all like messing with a ROM/kernel/recovery or modem. Those you can replace yourself.
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Yup, about this you're totally right. When you update the camera is very important that nothing stop the process, like a phone call. When everything is done and ask for reboot, that's what you need to do, without being distracted by any app, email, call etc. If you're careful everything should be just fine.
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demlasjr said:
Yup, about this you're totally right. When you update the camera is very important that nothing stop the process, like a phone call. When everything is done and ask for reboot, that's what you need to do, without being distracted by any app, email, call etc. If you're careful everything should be just fine.
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Well, without answering directly to my inicial question vessk0 has done it, it has to be official JB doesnt work (because none is official )
About no leting nothing disturb the fw update just use a task manager and airplane mode. I agree with demlasjr its an update. Risky as allways but as a digital cam if you have the bad luck of something going wrong you have to service it, its a risk allways but without it no fixes for the products and no extra functions, you just have to know before if its worth the risk.
Saltao said:
Well, without answering directly to my inicial question vessk0 has done it, it has to be official JB doesnt work (because none is official )
About no leting nothing disturb the fw update just use a task manager and airplane mode. I agree with demlasjr its an update. Risky as allways but as a digital cam if you have the bad luck of something going wrong you have to service it, its a risk allways but without it no fixes for the products and no extra functions, you just have to know before if its worth the risk.
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Exactly. I guess even the rooting is more risky than those small updates .but only if you have bad luck.
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What isn't working for you that you need to look for an updated camera firmware?
Everything is working, but expecting better quality in low light.
What isn't working that people is rooting or flashing a phone ?

[Q] Galaxy S2 Front Camera Issues

Hi,
I bought a S2 a month ago. The phone is rooted and I currently have a CM Rom (the official one for the i9100 - 10.1.3.i9100 - Android 4.2.2).
The camera always worked fine but after a while the front camera ceased working.
I can the front camera with no problem whatsoever but as soon as I try to use the front camera it does work, the app freezes and says: "The gallexy has stopped bla bla bla..."
I went and searched the web, lots of guys get this fixed by clearing the data/cache or whatever, but nothing has been working for me...
I tried a different ROM, making a totally clean install - but still nothing - I also have already tried a bunch of updates im the original CM Rom (RC, Stable and nightly) and I never get the camera to work nor does it work a single time...
Can you guys help me?
Thanks.
Install another free camera application like camera 360 and see if it is working with that or not?
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Nope, only the custom app gives me that error. All other apps arent just able of providing an image - (Skype, Camera Zoom Fx etc..)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098834
May be this thread will help you.
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What a really old thread... but yeah, the apk provided there can be installed but when I open it forces close saying the app is crashed.
I've now went to 4.3.1 (latest version of CM) and updated the Gaaaps to the correct version... the problem is still there.
I see this problem on lots of different threads and lots of this people just seem to accept that they have no front camera anymore, lol...
...also been looking for a way to install Samsung Apps on my S2 but it seems to be impossible on a non-stock ROM.
Going all the way back to STOCK and them trying to do something about the camera firmware (trough Samsung Apps) and then going to CM again is something which I'm reticent to do, mostly because I don't even know if this is really a firmware problem...
Back to Stock...
mirchichamu said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098834
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So... I went all the way back to STOCK... I now can input the codes discussed on that thread
Cam FW Ver: SBEF02
Phone FW Ver: TBEC28
It looks like this module has a really bad reputation, still it bothers me... Most people on that post complain about pink dots, lag, shuttering etc... I'm only lacking on a front camera... The focus on the front camera was slow sometimes, yes. But most of the times I had no problem making a movie or taking a picture...
I had a front camera and now I dont...
WTF!?
Any insights and/or advise?
BTW I tested *#0*# (a so called LCD TEST appears) and went I try Front cam it says: "camera failed"...
I picked this phone over the front camera... I'm seriously mad.
When you go back to stock firmware did you wipe data after flashing using odin?
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When you go back to stock firmware did you wipe data after flashing using odin?
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Yeah I did. I had access to the front camera on all roms: since stock and then into Cyanogen... When I upgraded to the latest version I also had no problem using the front cam but one day it just went dead.
I've already changed ROM/Kernel a bunch of times so I can pretty much rule out software (?)
I'm really not in the mood to go to Samsung and have all the trouble of losing my phone for a month (in the best case scenario) and having to unroot it and re-stock it again...
The front camera module is a really cheap part and my next step would be to open the damned phone and just retry to reassemble the module it self...
From there I'll order a new one (if I find that my current one is properly assembled and just malfunctioning)...
Am I going too fast? Is there any way to completely rule out a software issue?
Thanks
PS. I need to point out that the camera didn't stopped working "after a ROM change"... It actually stopped working DURING a rom (CM official nightly).

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