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..
hey there,
Yesterday I've updated my UNBRANDED SGS2 (NON-ROOT/STOCK ROM) to ICS 4.0.3 over kies. Since then I have a problem with the swype keyboard.
Almost Everytime I enter a app (whatsapp, sms ...) or just the memo and want to write sth, swype switches between the NUMBLOCK & the normal keyboard of swype. For this time THE HOLE phone doesn't react when touching it.
After few seconds: Over the notification bar I can switch to samsung keyboard, then i'm back to homescreen!!
when I reEnter the app to write, its all gone and swype/samsung keaboards work propertly.
Is there somebody with the same problem? Or just can give me an advice ?
PS: ONLY for last resort I'll do a hardreset & reinstall ICS with the hole apps.....
I hope for answers & any kind of help !!
best regards from Berlin, Germany to the hole community
Hi Alex, I found this site and your post after searching the same problem. Unfortunately I can't offer any help but I thought I would let you know you are not alone with this. Fingers crossed someone on here can give us advice.
Hey,
i have the same problem with the stock-ics-rom on my S2. I have only one possibility for you til now. But therefore you need root. If your phone is rooted, then uninstall swype with Titanium Backup, AppMonster or something like this. After that load new swype on the homepage of "swype beta" (ask google^^) and install it.
Until now it works fine.
greetings,
Sizilianer42
Have you tried clear Data/ wipe dalvik cache...
Tool-kit said:
Have you tried clear Data/ wipe dalvik cache...
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alex2787 said:
hey there,
Yesterday I've updated my UNBRANDED SGS2 (NON-ROOT/STOCK ROM) to ICS 4.0.3 over kies. Since then I have a problem with the swype keyboard.
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@alex2787
What you could try is downloading the beta version of skype and install it on your SII.
Maybe that will work and I can tell you that the beta versions are better then the stock versions due regular updates and the possibility to download differtent languages to your swype.
Link: http://beta.swype.com/
dont want to wipe, than as post above said.....
root use root uninstaller / or root explorer remove swype.
now go register on beta.swype.com and install that.
atifsh said:
dont want to wipe, than as post above said.....
root use root uninstaller / or root explorer remove swype.
now go register on beta.swype.com and install that.
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yep...you're right! I Did overlook this message on the beta swype
How will this work?
Easy! Register with an email address accessible via your mobile device and receive a link to download Swype. If your phone came pre-installed with Swype DO NOT download this beta (it won't work).
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probably similar problem here
Hello,
I have experienced a similar problem after updating to ICS (LPQ, then LPS; my i9100 is unbranded, no root, stock roms all the time).
What solved the problem, was to set the Background process limit in the Developer Options (4 processes). Since I have set this, the problem did not occur and it was a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday I set the limit back to standard just to make sure and the problem occurred again.
Anyway, I don't know if it works for you, but it is worth giving a try.
Same issue
Hi there,
I have the exact same issue. After upgrading to 4.0.3 my swype is buggin out.
- I've deleted swype with root rights
- Installed Swype demo via the website
- Cleared Dalvik cache
- Changed the background process limit in the Developer Options to 4 processes
Nothing helped?! Can somebody please help me with this?
hey there,
thx for the answers.
i didn't do anything till now (only to kill some times all of the background processes), but the problem isn't anymore!
@peze01:
hmm, all of the answers are logical to me. maybe you have to try (the last chance) and to do a hard/soft reset ?
I've not got the same problem as you, but swipe somehow today used 56% of my battery, and discharged it in 2 hours !
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alex2787 said:
hey there,
Yesterday I've updated my UNBRANDED SGS2 (NON-ROOT/STOCK ROM) to ICS 4.0.3 over kies. Since then I have a problem with the swype keyboard.
Almost Everytime I enter a app (whatsapp, sms ...) or just the memo and want to write sth, swype switches between the NUMBLOCK & the normal keyboard of swype. For this time THE HOLE phone doesn't react when touching it.
After few seconds: Over the notification bar I can switch to samsung keyboard, then i'm back to homescreen!!
when I reEnter the app to write, its all gone and swype/samsung keaboards work propertly.
Is there somebody with the same problem? Or just can give me an advice ?
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I have the same problem. I installed ICS and have done a factory reset/wipe cache and the problem persists. At one point it even came up with a swype error about the package not being for my resolution (this is a stock unrooted S2). Some times Swype seems to be in a tight loop even when not being used and the OS monitor app has it continuously using about 46% of my CPU. I usually spot this when the phone seems to get hot for no reason. Restarting the phone seems to be the only way to fix it otherwise it rapidly drains the battery.
Hi there!
I've got exactly the same problem with the Swype Keyboard and ICS (using MIUI v4).
Which Version of Swype are you running ?
same problem
Hi,
I have the same problem as alex2787 and it's driving me crazy! Can't find a fix anywhere, Have hard reset, cleared cache, the works, but problem persists and using slideIT, which is not doing it for me at all and the Greek dictionary is awful.
Swype version: 3.26.92.38235
Firmware: 4.0.3 Vodafone UK variant
Any suggestions much appreciated!
Thanks,
Digital909
i've already solved the problem! but i really dont know how .... -.-
i swiched sometimes between the keyboards (swype/samsung) and restart the phone ...
since then, there is no looping anymore!
alex2787 said:
i've already solved the problem! but i really dont know how .... -.-
i swiched sometimes between the keyboards (swype/samsung) and restart the phone ...
since then, there is no looping anymore!
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Had same problem and solved it ... for a time!
Then freeze by freeze especially when I used Chrome browser
Finally uninstalled and downloaded new Swype Beta ... haven't had any issues since
Mittaa said:
Had same problem and solved it ... for a time!
Then freeze by freeze especially when I used Chrome browser
Finally uninstalled and downloaded new Swype Beta ... haven't had any issues since
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Thanks for the info - can I ask is your device rooted or did you do this on an unrooted device?
Digital909 said:
Thanks for the info - can I ask is your device rooted or did you do this on an unrooted device?
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Have to be rooted, then make a backup using Titanium Backup Root and a uninstall.
On Swype website make account and follow instructions from mail
First time i did it I missed language download and only had Spanish and English (so read instructions)
Second time everything was fine both Dragon and update works.
Don't know whats going to happen next time I flash a firmware ... fear that Swype from firmware will break Swype Beta ... anybody have experience with this?
The problem seems to have gone away for the moment. Since the last time I did the swap between the Samsung IME and Swype keyboard to get around this it hasn't reoccurred, similar to alex2787. I don't think its fixed by any long shot.
My current setup is :-
Swype Version: 3.26.92.38235
Samsung Galaxy S2: GTI9100
Android Version: 4.0.3 (ICS)
Baseband Version: I9100XXLPR
Build Number: IML74K.XWLP3
Kernel Version: [email protected] #3
Stock O2 UK Firmware Non-Rooted
I have exact the same problem even since updating (with Kies) to ICS (4.0.3) on an unbranded/non-root S2:
Occasionally when using Swype it is switching between numlock and normal keyboard. Need to change to Samsung Keyboard and restart app to make it work.
Also, I've noticed that Swype sometimes uses an unusual amount of battery, draining the phone.
What I tried:
* Factory data reset -> Didn't help at all.
* Revert back to GB with Odin -> afterwards couldn't startup phone properly, so:
* Reinstalled ICS with Odin -> Swype didn't work at all (gave the message "Unfortunately Swype stopped working")
* Clicked on all options containing 'wipe' in the recovery/download menu -> Swype worked again, but original problem still occured
* Rooted the phone, so I could delete Swype (with Titanium Backup) and install Swype beta.
Still after all this the original problem hasn't been solved!
It's driving me crazy. I haven't had any reason before to use Odin or to root my phone or anything.
hello, i got a phone that i bougth used on amazon and i dont know why the phone doesnt work properly the gyroscope when the phone is on a surface the screen go to landscape and when you put the phone in vertical it takes like 4 seconds to get the screen in vertical too? somebody knows the problem?
i got gingerbread 2.3.6
All depends on what you've got running on it. Really isn't a general answer to this question other than try a different kernel or rom, I've never run stock 2.3.6 on my sgs2. I can say however with stock 2.3.4 when I was running it I never had this problem. Have u tried recalibrating?
yes already did and make factory reset but nothing my friend got my phone im going to wait till sunday and try to change the room and see if works but calibration doesn help neither
FIX problem
well after 5 hours to trying i do this steps to fix the problem:
1) root the phone
2) backup of the phone with the clockwormod recovery
2) upgrade AOKP ICS room
3)on that room there is an option to save the calibrate so you click on that .... then calibrate
4) restore your backup and thats it perfect gyroscope
Hello,
I have some problems I was experiencing a long period .. What I tried to do to solve them is to update the latest stable version, installed Rom after full wipe, restore apps without data and other things unsuccessfully.
Problems:
1. applications suddenly exit - I am using one of the applications (not specific application) and suddenly the app closes and returns to the main screen without any message.
2. Keyboard does not appear - sometimes when I want to write a message and I click on the box to open the keyboard so the keyboard does not appear and after a few times I press it suddenly the keyboard show up.
3. lags when recieving messeges on whatsapp - Sometimes I get a message and whatsapp not show me, but when I enter the app suddenly I see the message is received on last time (eg I enter whatsapp at 12:30 and I see it updating and got message in 12:20).
I really have no idea what to do .. Thanks for trying to help.
Factory reset the phone again and flash the latest stock rom for your country from sammobile, test all the phone functions before you install/restore any apps.
If the phone still freezes or lags with a fresh rom then you may have the start of SDS. If so then a warranty repair is required.
thank you very much.. im really gonna try this option.