Hi,
I decided to flash new system by flashtool, but it turned out that the camera does not work. It looks as if the background of application is loaded, but nothing else shows up, even after a few minutes. The phone is not suspended,I can click Home button to return to the home screen, I can go back to the process by Recent applications, but the camera still does not function properly. I have flashed different versions of ICS like ST25i_6.1.1.C.1.0_T-MobilePL, T-Mobile Croatian version, generic world. The phone repair in Sony PC Companion, re-installs the same version of the system, but does not fix the camera. Applications such as Camera MX also does not work. I did not notice other problems with the phone apart from this unfortunate camera. When I returned to version ST25i_6.0.B.3.184_Generic_World, the camera began to work properly.
My phone is Sony Xperia U ST25i
Edit:
I installed 4.0.4 ICS BN: 6.1.1.B.1.54 this time. After installation, I removed all data in the internal memory and restored to factory settings. Also I removed any data related to camera under Settings->Aplication. Nothing of this helped. Any other hints?
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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]
I flashed my X10a with 2.1 nordic using bin4rys flashtool. Since then, my camera hasn't worked. I get a message saying "Camera Unavailable"
I've tried the following:
-Reflashing 2.1 (twice) (fixed my wifi unable to start issue)
- Reflasing R2BA026 UK (Semi-bricked my phone; it would only vibrate when turned on)
- Reflashed R2BA026 Nordic (Phone boots, camera still doesn't work)
- 'Repair' option in PC Suite (Says unable to download software for your device)
- About to try R1FA014 (for X10a) + SEUS or PC Suite and I'll report back.
Other than camera everything else works on all firmwares. I have a feeling it has something to do with the baseband of the phone, since reflashing 2.1 doesn't bring up the Camera -> phone icon anymore.
I'll keep you guys up to date, but if anyone can think of a way to make sure the phone is in a "virgin" state please let me know.
EDIT: Tried WWE R1FA014 which branded my phone back to Rogers firmware plugged into PC Companion which updated to R2BA020.
On neither firmware did the camera work, so obviously this issue is deeper than that.
I'm sitting at 2.1 Global right now. (Camera doesn't work of course) I hope that I find a way to fix this issue soon since I use the camera quite often.
Thanks
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...
Hey iv had the same problem iv tried everything but cant get the camera to work,
I think its broken for good as i cannot think of any way to fix it?
If you find a solution please post
i will do the same
Trying to collate the same issue onto one thread, can you post this on thread 825329?
Hi. This is first time I rooted and changed something to my phone's core system. I bootloaded through Flashtool and got in the newest kernel, ROM and GApps from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613017 and my baseband is 77 (http://www.mediafire.com/?1oyztnqww22bgek). Things looked fine and my system was working as it should. But soon I was starting to see these bugs:
Screen moving from left to right and back at recovery menu on vol up/down press. Not a big bug though, still possible to work with the menu and read the text.
No lockscreen. Tried all the lockscreen options at settings, but power button still just turns the screen on and off. I can only see the lockscreen right after I reboot my phone and before I enter the PIN, the wheel works as I've set it but then I can't get into the lockscreen anymore.
Strange menu button functionality. Firstly, when I was in the home screen and pressed the menu button, a menu with system settings popped up. Now nothing happens, for both HW and SW buttons. Since the time it worked I was just messing with settings but I'm sure I didn't disable anything like that.
Browser and Google Play not working, Play says RH-01 error, browser just crashes. GMail works.
Tilt not working properly. It did after the fresh install, but now it works only for menus, not for homescreen like it did before. I've tried running a widesecreen-only game but it's being displayed in normal, portrait mode- with errors. Enabling/disabling the tilting didn't help.
And I believe that there are more bugs I didn't mention. I did everything as told in this article http://www.theandroidsoul.com/aokp-xperia-neo/, just with getting the newest links instead of the ones provided. I installed the Hallon version of AOKP and I was running GB 2.3.4 before, if that helps. And like I said- I am doing it for the first time so I am quite new to these things, so firstly sorry if I didn't mention anything important and please describe the steps about how to fix it a little bit more detailed. Thanks!
Hi..
That ROM is legend sometimes ago,and dont have problems like you said.
The step I did was like this :
1. Flash full firmware ICS(.ftf file)with flashtool.
2.Flash kernel
3. Flash ROM
4. Flash Gapps
5. Flash Add-on if any
Enjoy
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
MT15i_4.1.B.0.587_Global.ftf ICS firmware and hallon kernel flashed through Flashtool, then rebooted into system. Then in revocery I wiped cache, dalvik and reseted to factory, installed the newest AOKP ROM, installed GApps, booted into system. My screen is still moving from sides as the screen refreshes in recovery. But after booting, still the same issues persist...
Inside the old recovery,screen dancing is known issue,try Flash other kernel,no harm changing kernel.
Can you provide,Aokp ROM version and kernel you have..
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
AOKP Hallon JB Milestone 1
I tried the CM10.1 and my recovery menu fixed but the bugs weren't fixed, so then I flashed the CM10 and my recovery menu changed again, now with black background and again, fixed animations. But then my device bricked so I flashed again the MT15i_4.1.B.0.587_kernel.ftf.
Couldn't you just send me links to a working combination of kernel-firmware with AOKP? The requirements says I need baseband 72/77, do you have any links or tips for these? I've tried several combinations but just none really worked, now I am on stock laggy JB 4.0.4 and I have no idea what to try now...
I've got another problem with camera after update to 6.2.A.1.100...
When I use Quick Shot/Launch camera - sometimes i get a message 'Error! Camera not available'
The problem is ONLY when I use Quick Shot/Launch on locked screen. When I normaly turn on camera, by using 'Camera' app from menu, everything is ok:
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I've tried repair phone by PCC but it does't fix my problem (or install fw Generic World or Central Europe).
On ICS, Quick Shot works perfect, but on 6.2.A.0.400 I've got another problem (black screen / camera FC)
Can you escalade my problem (try to several (maybe 5-6 times) Quick Shot/Launch the camera on locked screen and next lock screen)??
I tested Quick launch in Safe mode. And what?
Everything works perfect!
There must be a process which can't run the camera in quick launch (I have not installed anything apps using camera).
Which one?
piotrom87 said:
I've got another problem with camera after update to 6.2.A.1.100...
When I use Quick Shot/Launch camera - sometimes i get a message 'Error! Camera not available'
The problem is ONLY when I use Quick Shot/Launch on locked screen. When I normaly turn on camera, by using 'Camera' app from menu, everything is ok:
img19.imageshack.us/img19/5672/screenshot2013061315454.png
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I've tried repair phone by PCC but it does't fix my problem (or install fw Generic World or Central Europe).
On ICS, Quick Shot works perfect, but on 6.2.A.0.400 I've got another problem (black screen / camera FC)
Can you escalade my problem (try to several (maybe 5-6 times) Quick Shot/Launch the camera on locked screen and next lock screen)??
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may be your camera need clear data....this not bug because my camera work perfect on me..just video record full hd still a little lag on this version..
Smartid said:
may be your camera need clear data....this not bug because my camera work perfect on me..just video record full hd still a little lag on this version..
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I tried to clear data, reinstall software many times... anything doesn't fix my problem.
Finally I found the solution - I have installed JB MoonBreaker v3 (test) from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42565512&postcount=836
Everything was ok, so I thought 'I have a warranty to my phone so I have to back to stock firmware .100'
After flashing the firmware by flashtool, resetting to the factory defaults, problems came back
I'm sure that is not a hardware problem - only software must have a bug.
piotrom87 said:
I tried to clear data, reinstall software many times... anything doesn't fix my problem.
Finally I found the solution - I have installed JB MoonBreaker v3 (test) from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42565512&postcount=836
Everything was ok, so I thought 'I have a warranty to my phone so I have to back to stock firmware .100'
After flashing the firmware by flashtool, resetting to the factory defaults, problems came back
I'm sure that is not a hardware problem - only software must have a bug.
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my last opinion for your issue maybe you can try to re-download ftf file fw 100, because on me camera work fine..
Smartid said:
my last opinion for your issue maybe you can try to re-download ftf file fw 100, because on me camera work fine..
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What do you mean, saying 'camera'?? When you choose 'Camera' from menu?? Or choosing Quick Launch on locked screen?
Camera - from menu always works fine for me, but Quick Launch - not always...
I downloaded .100 Generic World and problem still persists (earlier I had .100 CE).
Hi!
I own a XPERIA L / C2105. I've upgraded to 4.2.2 OTA and rooted my phone. I immediately started to uninstall software that came pre-installed with the phone that I knew I never going to use it. I also uninstalled some system apps which I don't remember, but I was sure they were safe to uninstall (walkman, default album app, themes, live wallpapers, etc.)
The phone was performing fine, and all the functions were working properly. In recent time, I've noticed sluggish performance, hold ups and black screens. Restarts were not improving the performance, so I've decided it's time to do a factory reset. After the factory reset, the phone restarted, and all my apps backed with from my google account. But after using the phone that day, I found out that several things were not working.
- Notifications were not showing up in the notifications bar (although the button clear appeared).
- The camera was not working (initalization with the default app couldn't be made, but 3rd party camera apps worked, such as instagram or vsco).
- Incoming calls were not possible (they appeared in the call list as accepted (not missed) calls. When I try to call my phone it always rejects the call).
Maybe there's some other bugs, but for now these are the most important.
Since I've rooted and installed custom ROMS on my previous phones, I'm generally familiar with the process on how to restore the stock rom on my phone, but there's a problem. This phone doesn't allow to unlock the Bootloader! The bootloader is locked, so there's no way I can install a stock rom to fix the non-working issues.
Is there some other way to restore the functionality of the phone?
Thanks
caregan but
I've just found out that I can restore a stock rom without having to unlock the bootloader, using flashtool. Delete this thread, problem solved!