Hi everyone!
I need some help, been searching for an answer for days now.
The problem is that when i try to use the front camera, a warning appears and it force closes. Like "Warning the camera doesnt work" then i press OK and it FC.
Im on stock gingerbread 2.3.5 and i recently rooted the phone, The problem was there before it got rooted,so thats not the problem.
I saw a thread regarding updating the camera firmware, but didnt dare to. The rear camera still works so i dont wanna damage the phone even more.
Cam FW ver : SCEF02
Phone FW ver: TBEC28.
What happens if i update the firmware? Downloaded the APK from the first post in the thread there.
I tried Factory Reset, reboot, deleting the camera app data, tried Vignette demo and stock camera app, but no dice.
Help!
Thanks a bunch!
Why not update to ICS or flash a custom rom?
Re: [Q] Front Camera warning --> FC
Before you try different firmware, dump your current one using the option in the menu you get when you use the dialer (cant remember the number).
Then you can get the original firmware back if needed.There is a thread in the general section with camera firmwares to try.
{go back to your iphone since you are an android noob}
TheATHEiST said:
Why not update to ICS or flash a custom rom?
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Just got it, found a really easy way to root it. The JB release is around the corner so why not wait. Have read all kinds of errors people gotten after updating to ICS.
theunderling said:
Before you try different firmware, dump your current one using the option in the menu you get when you use the dialer (cant remember the number).
Then you can get the original firmware back if needed.There is a thread in the general section with camera firmwares to try.
{go back to your iphone since you are an android noob}
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Thank you, ive already downloaded my firmware, but making a dump aswell then. Thanks!
Sir, we all were once noobs at some point or did you just go from nothing to an android guru? Thnx for the reply though.
edit: now i have a binfile named RS_M5LS_dump.bin, that i hope is my dump file.
almost-famous said:
Just got it, found a really easy way to root it. The JB release is around the corner so why not wait. Have read all kinds of errors people gotten after updating to ICS.
Thank you, ive already downloaded my firmware, but making a dump aswell then. Thanks!
Sir, we all were once noobs at some point or did you just go from nothing to an android guru? Thnx for the reply though.
edit: now i have a binfile named RS_M5LS_dump.bin, that i hope is my dump file.
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Yes it should be.
And that is my xda app signature.
Maybe youll like my other sig since Im using my pc at the moment.
theunderling said:
Yes it should be.
And that is my xda app signature.
Maybe youll like my other sig since Im using my pc at the moment.
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So i've updated the firmware to:
Cam FW Ver: SCEE09
Phone FW Ver : TBEC28
with no luck, the front camera still wont work.
When I press Phone to CAM FW write, i get my FW version, but the header says Invalid version. It did say that before the update aswell.
Anyone got a clue why? What does it say when you do the same? The number is *#34971539#.
Re: [Q] Front Camera warning --> FC
Maybe thats just for the rear camera and the kernels the problem for the front one.Dont know if theres a test in one of the samsung menus you could try.
Have you tried what theathiest advised to eliminate a software problem.
{go back to your iphone since you are an android noob}
theunderling said:
Maybe thats just for the rear camera and the kernels the problem for the front one.Dont know if theres a test in one of the samsung menus you could try.
Have you tried what theathiest advised to eliminate a software problem.
{go back to your iphone since you are an android noob}
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Will get in to that. Does anyone know if theres some kind of trick to test if the front camera is a bust?
Havent tried to switch rom yet.
As an android noob, i rather not get in to it. Read something about an insane chip that i sadly have. I also read that changing rom wouldnt help because the camera fw is outside it. Correct me if im wrong please.
I reflashed my dump file so now the cam fw and phone fw match, they're both SCEF02. Strange?
Front camera still wont work though!
Bump!
Finally, I've updated to stock JB, but still no luck.
The front camera wont work!
Any ideas?
Has anyone come across this problem lately and got a solution?
Thanks!
I have the same problem with my front camera, and i have no idea what to do
Related
I originally had a x10a branded by rogers but i was stuck on R1FA014 firmware so I flashed generic x10i UK firmware and updated to R2BA020 a few days ago.
Today I saw rogers had released the new firmware so I flashed back to shipped R1FA014 using the decrypted roms from jerpelea's thread and repaired using PC companion.
Now I'm back on rogers with R2BA020 firmware for the x10a but when I loaded my camera is says camera not available? Did I screw up somewhere?
Much thanks for helping.
edit : just did repair once more and camera works
I had the same problem!
I saw in a thread that a camera with a blue arrow needs to show up, what haven't showed up in mine! Could be that?
I'll keep trying to solve, and if i get it, I'll post here.
but thread 825329 have a lot of awnsers about!
Has anyone managed to fix this issue yet?
A lot of people seem to have lost the camera functionality on their X10i but there does not seem to be any kind of fix for months now.
Thanks guys
Al
golden8157 said:
Has anyone managed to fix this issue yet?
A lot of people seem to have lost the camera functionality on their X10i but there does not seem to be any kind of fix for months now.
Thanks guys
Al
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Did you read "Edit" at end of 1st post?
Tony_C said:
Did you read "Edit" at end of 1st post?
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For me didn't work =/
I sent to Tech. Assist.
After 30 days SE will send me a new X10!
Even they couldn't repair my problem!
fkin' weird!
better luck for u guys
BUMP!
EDIT: A reflash of stock firmware fixed the issues.
Also happening to me. Camera not available & sometimes unknown error
I figured a lot of people want this instead of a nandroid backup so here you go. You're all welcome. Be aware that you will need to upload the fixed build.prop (recommended for US users) and change the boot animation (optional). Unpack the zip file and use stock recovery to flash this update.
My OEM version is GAUSB1A120521-US
Password is streakthis
Thanks and donations are much appreciated.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/tb42d7n3r8cdr4a/Android2.1update.zip
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RB9E2DJP22JMU
Greenarcher707 said:
I figured a lot of people want this instead of a nandroid backup so here you go. You're all welcome. Be aware that you will need to upload the fixed build.prop (recommended) and change the boot animation (optional). Unpack the zip file and use stock recovery to flash this update.
My OEM version is GAUSB1A120521-US
Thanks and donations are much appreciated.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/tb42d7n3r8cdr4a/Android2.1update.zip
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RB9E2DJP22JMU
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Is it out? Mine's hanging when I try to update from system update in settings...
EDIT: Also a password would be nice...guessing this is a prank...
NOT a prank. I forgot to post the password lol.
dairymasta said:
Is it out? Mine's hanging when I try to update from system update in settings...
EDIT: Also a password would be nice...guessing this is a prank...
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Can this be used on an O2-UK Dell Streak?
If so can we n00b's have a little guide?
Im desperate to get official 2.1, thanks!
Yup, it's from O2 as you can see in the screenshot.
as simple as dropping it on the sd card then?
No special build.prop adjustments? (<--the scary part for me)
Yup, absolutely. You don't have to edit the build.prop since you have O2 anyway. It's only for US users so it will reflect the US paid apps.
JimmyVD said:
as simple as dropping it on the sd card then?
No special build.prop adjustments? (<--the scary part for me)
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Won't you lose root loading it though?
I might wait until some-one 'plays' with it..
Amdathlonuk said:
Won't you lose root loading it though?
I might wait until some-one 'plays' with it..
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Not really, could just root with Universal Androot after flashing it?
I'm waiting for someone else to confirm this is legit though
Universal root works. I've had this update running for a week now.
Wow, really?
Is it worth flashing over the previous 2.1 rom?
I took the leap for everyone and it does indeed install. I have only had it running for a few minutes but it does seem a little faster than the beta. Hard to believe this is the official as there is still no way to use the front facing camera in the camera app unless i am missing something.
What else do you guys want me to check out?
Let me know I'll try it
I currently have the 6941 build. I have the At&t US version streak. If I update to this will this cause me any issues? I'm also rooted.
Mine's rooted and the front camera still can't be used unless i open fring or qik.
Greenarcher707 said:
Mine's rooted and the front camera still can't be used unless i open fring or qik.
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Which is why I question if this is the official update. Any reason for you to think it is? Or just guessing?
Any thing else that doesn't work from 1.6 to indicate it may not be official? I only used 1.6 for about 5 minutes so it is hard for me to compare.
its official from 02
Check the screenshot. It's official from O2. How many times do i need to repeat that? I got the notification as well.
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Which is why I question if this is the official update. Any reason for you to think it is? Or just guessing?
Any thing else that doesn't work from 1.6 to indicate it may not be official? I only used 1.6 for about 5 minutes so it is hard for me to compare.
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There were others at Modaco that got update notifications for the 7546 package but that didn't make it official. I am just asking how you are confirming this is official or what about the about screen makes it official.
And I like I said I upgrade to it and it for sure is an update and seems to be running fine.
On the leaked update there is no trace of any brand support whatsoever. This one had a link to the O2 support site. I had to confirm it from an O2 rep. Yup, it's legit. Funny how they still didn't fix the front facing camera. In 2.2 perhaps? By the way, don't look at my about screen.. I'm talking about the screenshot on my first post.
First of all please forgive me that I had to create a new thread for things which are explained already plenty of times. the only thing happening is that all the things explained earlier, are not working in my case. Guys please help me. everything was running fine until I decided to switch to stock 2.3.3. I was unaware with this baseband thing. I switched to stock 2.3.3. I did not like it, so decided to roll back to cm7, I did, and here i am with no signal in my phone... I did flash the old baseband, but am still stuck with no signal... am in real trouble, and now if I again switch to stock 2.3.3, then also I dont get a network coverage at all. Please help me buddies
And yes one more thing, even if I flash back the old stock froyo, via kdz or lgmdp, I cant get the network coverage ... the guy at LG service center says there's some problem with the board ... but I dont think its the board problem, is there any way to diagnose this issue or am I *ucked?
No ,did I wipe Fatory reset in settings menus. If so you are.
Sent from my LG-VM670 using xda premium
ajones23 said:
No ,did I wipe Fatory reset in settings menus. If so you are.
Sent from my LG-VM670 using xda premium
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well, yes factory settings r also wiped... no matter if I restore it, switch back to stock froyo, or upgrade to stock gingerbread, I dont see any network issue. Somebody please help me yar
Well you might have to go back to stk 2.2. Then call VM,they will help you reactivate ur phone. That happened to me once.
LG-VM670 ICS Backside Rom
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Dont tell them what you are doing. Tell them u accidently pushed the wrong setting.
shreyas.kukde said:
First of all please forgive me that I had to create a new thread for things which are explained already plenty of times. the only thing happening is that all the things explained earlier, are not working in my case. Guys please help me. everything was running fine until I decided to switch to stock 2.3.3. I was unaware with this baseband thing. I switched to stock 2.3.3. I did not like it, so decided to roll back to cm7, I did, and here i am with no signal in my phone... I did flash the old baseband, but am still stuck with no signal... am in real trouble, and now if I again switch to stock 2.3.3, then also I dont get a network coverage at all. Please help me buddies
And yes one more thing, even if I flash back the old stock froyo, via kdz or lgmdp, I cant get the network coverage ... the guy at LG service center says there's some problem with the board ... but I dont think its the board problem, is there any way to diagnose this issue or am I *ucked?
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What ROM are you running on, Their are a few ROMs that haven't fixed network issues, If you are using a iHO ROM then have you tried the Airplane Mode Fix?
right now I have flashed stock gingerbread. that 'v20g' one. but if u say, i will switch to another rom whichever u say... I tried stock froyo, mik's cm7, and void.# forever's cm7. none of those fixes the signal, I even tried the new baseband patch provided by mik, not working :'(
What phone do you have. Do you have an optimus v,you have to use a ROM for it.
LG-VM670 ICS Backside Rom
shreyas.kukde said:
right now I have flashed stock gingerbread. that 'v20g' one. but if u say, i will switch to another rom whichever u say... I tried stock froyo, mik's cm7, and void.# forever's cm7. none of those fixes the signal, I even tried the new baseband patch provided by mik, not working :'(
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What Phone do you have so I can point you in the right direction, I develop for Optimus V,
I have optimus one
shreyas.kukde said:
I have optimus one
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This is the most stable one,
Good luck and if you need help feel free to message the developer or me for some info, I don't know much when it comes to the Optimus One, but he will be able to help you as he is a part of the CM7 Team
thaunknownartist said:
This is the most stable one,
Good luck and if you need help feel free to message the developer or me for some info, I don't know much when it comes to the Optimus One, but he will be able to help you as he is a part of the CM7 Team
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Brother thanks for the link but I am already done with this, this strangely does not work for me. I dont know how and why :'(
try flashing by following this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324105
I flashed that way which u said , I flashed every other way... still nothing... :'(
is it a hardware problem now? but does the board thing gets defected this easily?
shreyas.kukde said:
I flashed that way which u said , I flashed every other way... still nothing... :'(
is it a hardware problem now? but does the board thing gets defected this easily?
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While flashing was there any problem during nv backup or restore ?
is your imei visible in settings->about phone->imei ?
mak.3736 said:
While flashing was there any problem during nv backup or restore ?
is your imei visible in settings->about phone->imei ?
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no there wasnt any problem, and yes I can see my imei in settings, which I found correct.
then i think there is problem in hardware.
Flash original rom and recovery and take phone to service center, if you have warranty phone will be repaired for free.
mak.3736 said:
then i think there is problem in hardware.
Flash original rom and recovery and take phone to service center, if you have warranty phone will be repaired for free.
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yes it is in warranty period, but still, they will take so many days... thats what service center guys do...
:crying: just got black screen and doesnt show nothing +
writes camera failed
sometimes can hear the "click" when taking the picture
but nothing appears on the screen. and no picures saved.
thanks a head .
who ever can direct me.
Hey,
some more information would be useful Which android version do you have? Phone rooted? Which Rom?
Either way, try this: Go to settings --> applications --> all --> camera --> clear data
Maybe that will help already..
Yes please let us know which rom and kernel you are on.
THere was an issue before with some kernels but was fixed in newer roms. I still get this error when using NEAK 2.1.x so I switched kernels and everything is fine now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1772931
I tried this fix on NEAK but didnt work for me though
war4alll said:
:crying: just got black screen and doesnt show nothing +
writes camera failed
sometimes can hear the "click" when taking the picture
but nothing appears on the screen. and no picures saved.
thanks a head .
who ever can direct me.
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Like mentionned above, please tells us which rom, kernel and if you flashed any mods. Many things might affect the camera, so it;s hard to help you with only these information. :good:
its 4.0.4 stock ICS
HERE ARE SCREEN SHOTS OF ALL THE DETAILS
http://iandroid.co.il/forum/download/file.php?id=8678&mode=view
KENRNEL
tried this one
PhilZ-cwm6-JPLPF-OJP-2.7.tar
did not help
made it worst
now the youtube application doenst work
and bluetooth too ... XD
tnx for the help :silly:
Did you happen to install an .apk to patch the ExynosAbuse exploit?
no just played games nothing unusual.
ctomgee said:
Did you happen to install an .apk to patch the ExynosAbuse exploit?
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No . I dont even have idea what it is .
Did not do any modifications at all .
This mobile is new and all was stock before it started to get all
BUGGY
beside trying this kernel becase i red it solved the problem
I did not do anything
Im newbie phone is month old since i got it ....
Tnx
war4alll said:
No . I dont even have idea what it is .
Did not do any modifications at all .
This mobile is new and all was stock before it started to get all
BUGGY
beside trying this kernel becase i red it solved the problem
I did not do anything
Im newbie phone is month old since i got it ....
Tnx
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Well, only one of your screenshots works.
I'd flash back a stock firmware and see if it works. If not, reset the flash counter and send it for service, should be covered under warranty. In fact, that's probably the first thing you should have done instead of flashing custom kernels.
problem
ctomgee said:
Well, only one of your screenshots works.
I'd flash back a stock firmware and see if it works. If not, reset the flash counter and send it for service, should be covered under warranty. In fact, that's probably the first thing you should have done instead of flashing custom kernels.
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well i would be glad IF I COULD find any fitting original STOCK KERNEL but the closest one i have found is 4.0.3 version and i dont know if it fits and wont make problems .
( i was told to take the ZIMAGE file and its the KERNEL but when i take it out of rar file the ODIN does not recognize in the PDA category so im clueless what to do )
second of all the dude who sold me the phone did not registered me as the legal owner so now its as if i dont really have any warrenty
mmm so i cant really use the companey service .
war4alll said:
well i would be glad IF I COULD find any fitting original STOCK KERNEL but the closest one i have found is 4.0.3 version and i dont know if it fits and wont make problems .
( i was told to take the ZIMAGE file and its the KERNEL but when i take it out of rar file the ODIN does not recognize in the PDA category so im clueless what to do )
second of all the dude who sold me the phone did not registered me as the legal owner so now its as if i dont really have any warrenty
mmm so i cant really use the companey service .
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I said firmware, not kernel. The firmware will contain the kernel.
mmm
thanks for the tip
i have not found the stock one
the closest i found is rom 4.0.3 version
mine is 4.0.4 so i dont know if its safe to do .
i mean what i should do now flash the 4.0.3 stock ?
war4alll said:
thanks for the tip
i have not found the stock one
the closest i found is rom 4.0.3 version
mine is 4.0.4 so i dont know if its safe to do .
i mean what i should do now flash the 4.0.3 stock ?
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If you want, it won't hurt. And depending on the state of your eMMC chip, it may end up being safer for you.
You can also find all firmwares (including 4.0.4) at www.sammobile.com.
Since you're on 4.0.4 though, make sure you do not do a full wipe/factory reset from recovery before flashing.
thanks
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If you want, it won't hurt. And depending on the state of your eMMC chip, it may end up being safer for you.
You can also find all firmwares (including 4.0.4) at www.sammobile.com.
Since you're on 4.0.4 though, make sure you do not do a full wipe/factory reset from recovery before flashing.
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thanks again
i have check the EMMC thingy with this app which says that my phone is SANE so i guess i wont have this problem .
well SAMobile tried to find my stock firmware but thats where i found the 4.0.3 version
and what do you mean by not doing full wipe before flashing ... ?
thanks .. sorry for the ignorance .
war4alll said:
thanks again
i have check the EMMC thingy with this app which says that my phone is SANE so i guess i wont have this problem .
well SAMobile tried to find my stock firmware but thats where i found the 4.0.3 version
and what do you mean by not doing full wipe before flashing ... ?
thanks .. sorry for the ignorance .
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If your phone is "sane", don't worry about what I said regarding wiping. That was only a concern if you had a phone that was classified as "insane".
Awesome
well ok i did all over did install the 4.0.4 stock (orange ) one --
some things got better .
it was a problem the bluetooth did not work the youtube app did not work
now its fine
the cam doesnt work still
it does a pic -- doesnt save it ..
and most of the time shows the there is some problem with it and does not opporate
beside the wierd colors i get ,,, exterme red dots and such
stuck
well now i did try a CM 10.1 rom and CF kernel
mmm did not help to fix the cam
stuck do not know what to do next
there is a delay of near abt 1 sec for camera flash.it flashes one second after the photo is taken. Currently i am using stock ICS but i have tried many other roms and different camera applications but still there is a same problem and there is no warranty of this phone in india so i cant replace it. Plz help me
Is your phone model GT-I9100?
creepyncrawly said:
Is your phone model GT-I9100?
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No. my model is SGH-i777
The typical test to determine whether a problem is hardware or firmware related is to flash back to stock. Since you are already on stock ICS, and have tried other options, it is beginning to suggest a possible hardware issue. But inconclusive.
If it were my phone, I would flash the latest Jelly Bean stock and see what it does. And after that I would try some custom firmware to see what happens. I'd probably try Samsung based firmware like SHOstock3 first, then maybe AOSP based firmware after that. If you can't get the camera flash to synchronize with the shutter in any of those, then it would be a pretty good likelihood to be a hardware issue.
creepyncrawly said:
The typical test to determine whether a problem is hardware or firmware related is to flash back to stock. Since you are already on stock ICS, and have tried other options, it is beginning to suggest a possible hardware issue. But inconclusive.
If it were my phone, I would flash the latest Jelly Bean stock and see what it does. And after that I would try some custom firmware to see what happens. I'd probably try Samsung based firmware like SHOstock3 first, then maybe AOSP based firmware after that. If you can't get the camera flash to synchronize with the shutter in any of those, then it would be a pretty good likelihood to be a hardware issue.
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same problem with jelly bean:crying: Is there way to change the time after which led flashes after pressing the camera button. coz same problem is there with video shooting also, the first second of video is always darker
devadd0 said:
same problem with jelly bean:crying: Is there way to change the time after which led flashes after pressing the camera button. coz same problem is there with video shooting also, the first second of video is always darker
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Try a camera app from the market place? Try tapping your screen to set a focal point before you take the picture, or not setting a focal point before you take your picture. Just a couple of suggestions. I have never heard of this problem.