So I bought this broken HTC EVO 4G LTE on ebay and seller described that the phone fell of his pocket while riding a motorcycle and so the glass and digitizer broke (which doesn't matter for now), he also said that the Main/Rear camera stop working after a week of the accident.
Here's some pictures (I'm new so I'm not allowed to post links)
i.imgur.com/kwSJTFG.jpg
i.imgur.com/usjUmsY.jpg
As you can see the screen is cracked and doesn't have a back top cover.
So after I got it the first thing I did was to check the camera and when I clicked the camera app and it automatically showed the front facing camera so I decided to change the camera mode to the main camera and noticed that it didn't show any camera mode option. Here's a comparison screenshot between my phone and a working phone from phonedog:
i.imgur.com/Lyqnnft.png
i.imgur.com/QsTVW2k.jpg
So I'm wondering is it a software problem or do I need to replace the rear camera or something else? Do anyone have a solution for this
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So I bought this broken HTC EVO 4G LTE on ebay and seller described that the phone fell of his pocket while riding a motorcycle and so the glass and digitizer broke (which doesn't matter for now), he also said that the Main/Rear camera stop working after a week of the accident.
Here's some pictures (I'm new so I'm not allowed to post links)
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As you can see the screen is cracked and doesn't have a back top cover.
So after I got it the first thing I did was to check the camera and when I clicked the camera app and it automatically showed the front facing camera so I decided to change the camera mode to the main camera and noticed that it didn't show any camera mode option. Here's a comparison screenshot between my phone and a working phone from phonedog:
So I'm wondering is it a software problem or do I need to replace the rear camera or something else? Do anyone have a solution for this
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I added the images for u to make everyones life easier if their on the xda app or tapatalk. That's one messed up screen though. As for the camera it might of damaged the camera entirely so the phone isn't picking it up at all which might be y the option to switch between the FFC and the rear was removed from the sense camera, try a 3rd party app and see if it gives u the option but it might say that there isn't a rear camera
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I added the images for u to make everyones life easier if their on the xda app or tapatalk. That's one messed up screen though. As for the camera it might of damaged the camera entirely so the phone isn't picking it up at all which might be y the option to switch between the FFC and the rear was removed from the sense camera, try a 3rd party app and see if it gives u the option but it might say that there isn't a rear camera
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I forgot to mention this but I installed Tiny Flashlight and Pudding Camera, for the Tiny Flashlight app everytime I wanted to turn on the Camera LED all it did was just turned the Screen Light mode. As for the Pudding Camera all it did was automatically used the front facing camera.
I just want to figure out which part of the hardware is broken so I can buy the necessary parts
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Hello!
I'v noticed that left part of pictures taken by my HTC evo 3D are a bit blurry?
could you guys try to take some pictures outside, and inside and check it?
Using Leedroid ROM + Kernel
I will upload some pics as soon as I get home.
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Have you tried cleaning the lens first? A dirty lens can easily blur sections of the photo. I'm at work and on mobile so it's a little difficult to see in detail how the blurring is.
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looks normal, whats wrong with the photos?
Taking another look on a monitor, I do see some things but unfortunately it's the software (most likely). What you're expecting is sharp photos, right? Who wouldn't? Well, the Evo 3D compresses the photos pretty significantly. There is/was an apk of the HTC Amaze camera floating around the GSM dev thread you can try. I'd recommend the apk to install vs the zip to flash so you can easily remove it. There's no compression with that one.
Could you take a picture of maybe a table, wall with some texture. I kind of see what you are talking about but cannot be for certain with the pictures posted. Are you seeing that in the first picture, the boats and the bottom of the light pole are a little blurry and on the 2nd picture, you are seeing the trees on the left blurry? If you could get a pretty solid object to take a picture of, it would make it easy to see.
I didnt had any colored textures around, so I used two pieces of paper with text on it.
1st - Right paper was focused in middle (Used light)
http://i.imgur.com/Sct7t.jpg
2nd - Left paper was focused in middle (Used light)
http://i.imgur.com/S3jXY.jpg
3rd - Focused in middle of papers (Used light)
http://i.imgur.com/qmfCJ.jpg
@tgruendler
Nice! Really sharp eye you got.
Will look at them tomorrow when I have a computer in front of me.
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Here some I took
I saw the blur in your pics man lol.. Dunno was that a finger print ? Fog maybe?
Amaze Camera thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302943
About the blur, I get something close yet less strong on my phone. I bet it's the lens...
Kochise
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Here some I took
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How the hell did you suceed to get such good photos?
I'm using Leedroid newest ROM and newest kernel with amaze camera.
What could be the problem?
If it's lens I would have to send it
sniperkiki said:
How the hell did you suceed to get such good photos?
I'm using Leedroid newest ROM and newest kernel with amaze camera.
What could be the problem?
If it's lens I would have to send it
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I used stock camera and stock kernel I always make sure my lens are clean and have at it with the right light.... I also never photo shop any of my pics I took lol.. I like the camera on the 3D just the 5mp takes great shots..
3D is kinda a gimmick not so much a fan of it but still like it...
That last pic is when a tornado was getting ready to touch down ....
I am on Fresh ROM by Flipz
So final solution is to send it on warranty?
Sending it back may mean you get hboot 1.5 if you don't already. I didn't see that much wrong but check for dirt or scratches on the lens as mentioned before. It could also be a hint of depth of field if its only affecting portions of the image. That's not likely with our lens, but it is possible. Macro photos with this camera have depth of field very obvious.
Iv'e clenead my lens, they are like "baby's ass" but I dont notice it on videos or 3D photos, only on 2D photos I notice that focus problems.... while on videos there is no such problem...
Please advice
kd_koCiz said:
Amaze Camera thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302943
About the blur, I get something close yet less strong on my phone. I bet it's the lens...
Kochise
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Sweet. Thanks for the link. I've been looking for it. Lol.
I've done a few google and XDA searches on this, and it appears that a few others have had a similar problem. Here is a YouTube video of someone with the same issue.
The phone is currently running ISCrewed 2.01 with Siyah 2.6.7. I am in the process of downloading the return to stock image from creepycrawl's thread to see if the issue is related to firmware/software. I just wanted to see if anyone else has run into this problem, and if so what solution, if any, worked for you.
A little bit about the problem, when the Camera app is opened - depending on the ambient lighting (I discovered the problem occurs more often in daylight or when the camera is pointed at a light source) - a vibration/humming starts from the rear facing camera. Depending on how I hold the phone or the strength of the ambient light, the humming gets worse or better. When I tap to focus the buzzing stops and will not return until the app is reopened, or the camera is switch to video and back or FFC and back. Additionally, when holding the camera up to a light source (I used a 60w bulb), there is banding in the light or the image rolls/vibrates.
Looks like a camera module can be purchased for $12-16 online, but then the question I have is whether there are different cameras for different revisions of the phone/firmware... and whether it is something I safely swap out myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if I can provide more information and I will update the thread after I return the phone to stock.
ps, where can I find the diag codes to locate the firmware versions of the hardware in the phone? The i9100 codes don't work, only found *#9090# and *#1234# so far which don't give me the camera version.
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I returned to stock using CreepyCrawl's method and the problem with camera still exists. So I am thinking that it is a hardware issue.
Here is a picture showing the light banding:
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Still interested in finding out if anyone else had this problem, or found a solution.... but I will most likely be getting a warranty replacement.
The only time my camera makes a sound is when it can't focus on a near object. It kinda buzzes or clicks, but only for about a second or so.
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I've occasionally had the buzzing issue. Also with the led.
Images Are fine though.
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Just an update, this problem was resolved through att warranty. They gave me a new reconditioned phone body. They said it was definitely mechanical, butt they personally had never seen it. Luckily it was bright enough outside to duplicate the issue.
I occasionally get that buzzing sound also. It only happens when I initially open the camera app until i touch the screen to focus. Then the buzzing stops. If I reopen the camera app it buzzes again. For me, it seems to occur more often in darker settings.
Is this a common problem or just a couple bad phones?
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I occasionally get that buzzing sound also. It only happens when I initially open the camera app until i touch the screen to focus. Then the buzzing stops. If I reopen the camera app it buzzes again. For me, it seems to occur more often in darker settings.
Is this a common problem or just a couple bad phones?
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I get it randomly as well
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I am not 100% sure, but I do know that the lens moves around in the "barrel" or "eye" if you will. This is how it maintains focus. The mechanical part that forces the lens to move I believe is stuck... sometimes if you tap the camera the buzz will stop.
And I am no developer so take this with a grain of salt, but i remember that some flashlight mods or apps actually activate the camera and though it's not recording the camera will still attempt to maintain focus (due to being "on"). This would explain the buzzing when using the LED light outside of the camera app.
I don’t claim to know anything really... someone with more expertise feel free to lynch me
I can tell you that your problem might actually be the speaker. I only know because I had this EXACT issue, and I sent my phone to a samsung service center for warranty repair. They ended up replacing the speaker, and no more buzzing.
I am having the exact same problem.......... Just started today out in the bright light... The moment I tap the screen, it stops. I'm rooted and running a custom kernal but have played around with the phone for a year without problem. So this is mechanical??? Time to call AT&T???
Same Problem
I've had the same problem & i've found that if you shake the phone before you're about to take a photo/video it stops vibrating
Same problem here
So, my Ultra Z doesn't display videos correctly. They look super pixelated.
I've tried YouTube, Vodio, Instagram, Vine and even downloaded the video files and played directly through the device.
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Here are the screenshots' direct links, since these resized previews really don't do them any justice:
http://i.imgur.com/uYOBtHB.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/9zHTkHW.jpg
I read that someone else had this problem on YouTube and fixed it by re-installing the app, but my issue is global and not only with YouTube.
I just noticed that if I tilt the device and look from another uncommon angle, the videos look fine and everything else generally looks better.
Just wondering if anyone else experienced this and ask them to please share some light on how to fix this, if possible.
I've tried with both the 475 and 510 firmware with no luck.
On a side note, nothing I've tried on the screen works other than my fingers. Is there something I need to enable for any pen to work?
Thanks in advanced.
Sounds like you've got a dodgy screen mate, I'd send it back under warranty.
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Yup, send it back and get a new one while you still have the chance.
Dude, this is the first time I've ever heard that display looks better when viewed from an angle...
On another note, does the display only look pixelated when playing videos? It could be software related. Have you wiped clean the phone after changing fw?
And about the pen, try using pen with bigger tip, see if it works. I can even use my fingernails if I pressed hard enough (so that the contact area increased - just a gentle press will do) and I used a pretty thick matte screen protector...
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Thanks for the replies, guys.
I tried contacting Sony customer service and since I'm from North America, I can't currently get any service from them because the phone isn't out here yet and they don't have the parts in order to do a repair.
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Dude, this is the first time I've ever heard that display looks better when viewed from an angle...
On another note, does the display only look pixelated when playing videos? It could be software related. Have you wiped clean the phone after changing fw?
And about the pen, try using pen with bigger tip, see if it works. I can even use my fingernails if I pressed hard enough (so that the contact area increased - just a gentle press will do) and I used a pretty thick matte screen protector...
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Yeah, the videos are the only thing that look bad. I've played many games and they all look fine.
I noticed that if I disable X-Reality, the videos don't look that bad. But still, they look horrible.
I've tried doing a phone repair with Sony PC Companion and no dice.
As for the pen, I've tried using many things with tips of all kinds of sizes and nothing works.
Edit: I added some screenshots to the original post.
Here's the story, bought an used S2, both back camera and front camera were working, but the back camera lens was a bit bad (the one on the case, it had scratches everywhere) so I replaced the back part of the case. My front camera had a little, small piece of dust inside it, so I disconnected the ribbon cable and lifted it up, my surprise was that when I kinda lifted it a bit up..
THESE TWO THINGS WERE SEPARATED.
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The black thing (which I think it's called the lens) stayed on the hole.
In this hole:
it was not like the picture above, the black thing stayed down there and just the cable with some mirror-ish thing came out..
and the little piece of ribbon cable came apart without it. I gave it no importance and lifted the black thing by myself, cleaned both and when I did the reassembly and turned the phone on, the front facing camera gives me a force close as soon as I switch to it.
Any thoughts? did I damage the front camera by touching accidentally that part that looks like a mirror between the black thing and the ribbon piece? help! Back camera worked okay after some pushes, it wasn't working either but now it is..
Bump for justice.. I miss my front facing camera ;_;
Looks like my camera will remain dead.. seriously no one knows about hardware here?
I think you have accidentally removed the connection of front cam install antutu and check if it detects your front cam in specs
Just open it once more and see if its connected properly,check for any damage as well...see maybe there's a small "metal" parts that need to be matched together ("on top" and "bottom")
if everything looks fine,you will need to replace that cam
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I think you have accidentally removed the connection of front cam install antutu and check if it detects your front cam in specs
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You mean here?
It looks pretty detected to me..
elixir. said:
Just open it once more and see if its connected properly,check for any damage as well...see maybe there's a small "metal" parts that need to be matched together ("on top" and "bottom")
if everything looks fine,you will need to replace that cam
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Yeah everything is as it should be, ribbon cables are connected properly.. I know it kinda looks like it's a hardware issue, it's so weird.. I would take some pics of how it looks now but I'm so afraid of damaging the rear camera(again) lol.. won't even touch the inner part..
Try to start it without SD card in the phone if that didn't help,fix permissions...
(I think you have already tried to force close the camera app and clear data?)
If this issue persists in different roms with different kernel's(considering you already tried different troubleshooting methods like a different cam app) it will probably be a hardware issue,
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elixir. said:
Try to start it without SD card in the phone if that didn't help,fix permissions...
(I think you have already tried to force close the camera app and clear data?)
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I don't own an SDcard.. and fixing permissions didn't help either. Yeah. every time I switched to front camera it would FC when I tried to open camera, so yeah I have wiped camera's data a lot of times.
king_below_my_lord said:
If this issue persists in different roms with different kernel's(considering you already tried different troubleshooting methods like a different cam app) it will probably be a hardware issue,
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Umm.. I have to download some new ROMs then, will download, try and report. And yeah I have tried another camera apps with the same FC result..
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I don't own an SDcard.. and fixing permissions didn't help either. Yeah. every time I switched to front camera it would FC when I tried to open camera, so yeah I have wiped camera's data a lot of times.
Umm.. I have to download some new ROMs then, will download, try and report. And yeah I have tried another camera apps with the same FC result..
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Good trying out a different ROM with a different kernel will verify whether it was a camera driver issue, and also might bypass any other kind of application conflicts.
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I keep my phone super clean and always protected. Yet, unlucky me, I got dust on the camera sensor. Last week a dark spot started to show on my photos.. it usually shows when the background is something bright like sky.
I guess I need to take it apart and spray some compressed air on the camera but I was wondering if I need to really open the camera module..
Thanks
Is dust on camera lens or camera module ? It's very easy to open phone and clean camera lens, but with cam module I don't know
NeoDJW said:
Is dust on camera lens or camera module ? It's very easy to open phone and clean camera lens, but with cam module I don't know
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I honestly don't know.. I can't really see it with my eyes, just the stain in the photos.
I guess I'll need to open the phone anyway to get to the camera module and lens, but I'm not sure if it's on the lens or the sensor..
From my experience with DSLRs, it looks identical to dust on sensor..which is kinda hard to get to here.
Frustrated.. the camera was 95% of my decision to get the G5.
Just two days ago I noticed the same thing. My educated guess is that it really is inside the lens as it moves while focusing. This movement sucks in dust particles from the inside of the phone. Due to the very large gap between the "default module" and the body of the phone the inside of the phone gets very dusty.
I got the feeling that this is a bad case of "design/engineering problem" where the implications of one design decision were not taken into account for other components.
I fixed it! Opened the phone (pretty easy if I might add, just look for youtube videos), sprayed the camera module with a compressed air can and walla.. All good now
I have same problem with one of the rear camera lens. I don't have any tools to open the phone. What can I use?
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I have same problem with one of the rear camera lens. I don't have any tools to open the phone. What can I use?
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Just kidding. Use a Philips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the two screws you'll see inside the phone with the bottom removed. Then the display can be popped up revealing the rest of the internals.
I know yes but I don't have the tools to remove display. I'm afraid to use a credit card not to scratch the phone...
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johnnyman25 said:
I know yes but I don't have the tools to remove display. I'm afraid to use a credit card not to scratch the phone...
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Use a guitar pick and run it along the lower sides to release the tabs.
(Make sure your SIM tray is removed of course)
I don't have guitar pick either.. Any other suggestions?maybe I need to buy some tools from eBay..
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Hi.. I jus used my credit card n slide it along the phone.. no scratches watsoeva... should be fine.. but make sure u use a card which you are not using.. maybe get dent..