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Question about porting difficulties

My question is for overall but I'm going to stick with one main example:
One thing that no Android port for Raphael has is camera support. Many HTC devices, WinMo and Android alike, have the same camera specifications, 3.2 megapixel with auto focus. It seems economical and logical to me that HTC would use the same exact camera make/model on multiple phones since by design they are going to share the same camera specifications anyway. In that case, shouldn't it be possible to use the Dream's camera driver?
Apparently my assumptions are wrong somewhere since we still have no camera support, so what exactly is going on?
Thanks!

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the problem is there is no android drivers for the camera or the devs havn't sorted the the kernel yet,
like for the first couple months there was so bluetooth but now there is it will all come as long as interest is still here

I don't think that was palmboy's point.
I think that although they're the same resolution, if the camera models between the two phones are different and the wrong drivers are used, too much power could be sent to the camera and it could break it.
I guess the best way to make drivers for the camera would probably be either to edit those for a phone with similar specs like the Dream according to the WM drivers of the Raphael camera, or to just start from scratch. It would be very risky to just use the Dream drivers on the Raphael.

Actually, AFAIK, the Raphael and the G1 had the EXACT same hardware. So in normal logics you'd think it's an easy port.
But it just isn't because we have no doc over the drivers nor nothing.
But I can't really explain all this, I'm not a developer

Oh right, I thought they would be (at least slightly) different. Now I'm a little confused

Camera module replace!! Warning!!

hi.
I want to post my experience with rear camera module replacing one HOX S720e,
Warning!!!: never touch the camera lens!! never try to clean it whit spirit, or alcohol, never use cleaning tools for glasses! its just make it worst...
i bought one camera module for my hox from this site:
http://rounded.com/htc-one-x-g23-s720e-camera-module-back-rear-camera-module-spare-part-23fp.html
This camera version is 23FP,
http://rounded.com/images/detailed/..._camera_module_achterzijde_onderdeel_23FP.png
After i install it to my hox, i have auto focus issus, the macro is relativli good but far objects is imposible to focus,
i try diffrent camera apps with manual focusing but dont help, try to reflash stock rom, try to flash CM9, 10 not help,
so i opened the hox again to comper the camera modules and my camera is 23RP version,
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7h1qschrne8yfs8/Bez názvu.jpg
when start to finde the right version for me i finde some diffrent version of camera modules for example 23AP
http://www.etradesupply.com/catalog/product/gallery/id/12055/image/134034/
and 1D5 (1D5 is USA model whit snapdragon s4)
So if somebody need to replace the camera module first finde your version after that buy the right,
if somebody finde the htc one x s720e 23RP camera module for sell on internet please post me the link here... because i can't find it..
good luck for all and i believe its save your money when you read this thread

so u bought the wrong module and ur camera acted funny
so whats up with the spirit and alcohol?

shiningarmor said:
so u bought the wrong module and ur camera acted funny
so whats up with the spirit and alcohol?
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i bought the right module.. .becouse its for s720e gs23 and this is my model...but its not working properly... camera cant focus far objects and make blur images...
maybe its newer module and its incompatible with my HT24 hox version... or i dont knwo where are the problems
but i think to problem can be in the lens protector on the back cover... becouse if i put my eywear before camera its start focusing and everytihng is sharpness... it can be same problem that people have whit theyr eye when use eywear

I have more or less the same problem.. I have a camera module coded 23EP and I bought a camera replacement coded 23AP by etradesupply.com, but this one is not working properly.. it can't focus near object, only far object and not auto focus.. it seems to have infinite focus..
I wrote to rounded.com and they say to me that the 23FP that they sell, is suitable for my phone because they have only original parts..
What is your suggest?
Inviato dal mio HTC One X con Tapatalk 2

I cleaned my camera modul and lense with cleaner that contained alcohol and it made my pics better, so if you do it right, there's no problem
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I usually just clean mine off with a glasses cloth..

It isn't a problem of lens.. i've the same problem without the entire back cover and with the lens cleaned.. i think that is a compatibility problem.. i wrote also to etradesupply.com, and i'm waiting their answer..

ilijan said:
i bought the right module.. .becouse its for s720e gs23 and this is my model...but its not working properly... camera cant focus far objects and make blur images...
maybe its newer module and its incompatible with my HT24 hox version... or i dont knwo where are the problems
but i think to problem can be in the lens protector on the back cover... becouse if i put my eywear before camera its start focusing and everytihng is sharpness... it can be same problem that people have whit theyr eye when use eywear
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Hi, did you solve your problem?
When the camera can't focus, is possible to record a movie without lag?
The part bought from rounded.com work properly?
When you focus on a subject, do you hear a noise?
Thanks..

I clean my camera almost everyday because i hate using covers and things like that.I've never used i will never use a cover,and so far i have no problems with it.My advice is to clean it with wed napkins,they do the job just well.

I have all this problems because i had a broke camera and i had to replace with a new one.. But it doesn't work from new..
This question is for everyone, because i didn't have a working camera..
When you focus on a subject, do you hear a noise?

Yeah,there is a noise.Also there is a noise when you enter the Camera app and exit the Camera app,it's kinda like a short .....bump so to say.

Upgrade oneplus 3 camera to IMX316

I would like to buy a oneplus 3, however the camera is concerning me
According to sample photos, the camera doesn't perform as well as hoped for.
Is it possible to change the module by the latest sony IMX316 for example? It would give a great addition to the already amazing phone

c4d3r said:
I would like to buy a oneplus 3, however the camera is concerning me
According to sample photos, the camera doesn't perform as well as hoped for.
Is it possible to change the module by the latest sony IMX316 for example? It would give a great addition to the already amazing phone
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lol of course no. it's not a modular phone. And the camera sensor (sony imx298 ) in my opinion is actually really good. Might not be as good as the s7 one but it's very close to that. Also the developers i suppose will be able to improve the algorithm to make it even better.

Camera isnt best.. But it's good..

Well, i was just wondering if it can be upgraded in the future by changing the camera sensor module (screwing phone open, clipping new one). Perhaps by changing drivers

The best you could hope for would be software updates that might help the camera processing. You'll never be able to switch the sensor module. If you don't like the camera and that's a deal breaker then don't get this phone. Personally I think the camera samples are pretty good. If I need something more then I'll pull out the A6300 and use it instead.

HatRiGt said:
Camera isnt best.. But it's good..
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how about it camera ? better or worse than nexus 6p? sold my 6p and ordered OP3 last day, i will get my device next Thursday
just wonder, since 6P camera is good

c4d3r said:
I would like to buy a oneplus 3, however the camera is concerning me
According to sample photos, the camera doesn't perform as well as hoped for.
Is it possible to change the module by the latest sony IMX316 for example? It would give a great addition to the already amazing phone
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Err, how many phones are modable in such a manner? Might as well as if you can use it to floss your teeth.

pixel camera in G4?

Im wondering if the camera from the Google Pixel could be installed in the G4. The physical camera, not the software, well the software too.....
I have seen that its possible to instal the kdz for the google camera w AI. I have seen the quality of photos the pixel can make, I have tried (ok Im trying) to install the G4 camera in my G3, but it requires some chassis mods).
I have read all I can about the cameras in the Pixel, and the G4. i think they are both made by sony.
they look the same (comparing pictures of products for sale on ebay)
could one just pop out the stock camera and install the other? Is there some kind of system check that is performed before boot?
why or why not?
cheers
alan

It could work if connection are the same but it's not so easy. Anyway after changing the camera you'll need also a Rom supporting it with correct "Drivers" or you'll have only a bunch of errors XD
Someone reached to do camera swap in really similar phones.

yobooh said:
It could work if connection are the same but it's not so easy. Anyway after changing the camera you'll need also a Rom supporting it with correct "Drivers" or you'll have only a bunch of errors XD
Someone reached to do camera swap in really similar phones.
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I do think the connectors are the same.
I know its a Sony, I have found the API's how do you disassemble them into the individual components?
cheers
Alan

PD root & camera (two questions)

Hi Guys,
I've gotten a PD now which replaced my S7, apart from the battery, bigger screen and 256GB storage there is not a lot better.
1. I'd at least like to have root - I've now only found one thread where someone nearly bricked his device.
But this thread is far more than 1y old - are there any news for root?
2. Camera: While I had the S7 before - I think the double camera here does not perform any better. From what I've seen this might be also related to compression.
While the Huawei camera-app does not support to change the compression ratio / quality, is there any know camera app which utilizes the double-sensor and does perform better than the Huawei app?
Thanks and regards,
Maeffjus

Maeffjus said:
Hi Guys,
I've gotten a PD now which replaced my S7, apart from the battery, bigger screen and 256GB storage there is not a lot better.
1. I'd at least like to have root - I've now only found one thread where someone nearly bricked his device.
But this thread is far more than 1y old - are there any news for root?
2. Camera: While I had the S7 before - I think the double camera here does not perform any better. From what I've seen this might be also related to compression.
While the Huawei camera-app does not support to change the compression ratio / quality, is there any know camera app which utilizes the double-sensor and does perform better than the Huawei app?
Thanks and regards,
Maeffjus
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Hi,
Congratulations on picking up the PD!
I own this and the note 8 and I can honestly say the camera on the PD outperforms the note camera by miles. Active shots, where either the camera or the subject are moving come out crisp.
The only reason I bought the note was because my banking apps kept saying the Huawei is using rooted firmware when it wasn't.
Performance is much smoother than the note and just all around the phone is better. I hope you find this as well, but as you use it more, I'm sure you will agree

Hi Charm,
Normally I had not abandoned the S7, but our GM came up one day with the brand new PD and said that this phone is for for me.
(in general: I'm using a company contract that I'm allowed to use it for all private things - so this is my only phone).
As per my opinion especially in low-light the P9Pro is a lot worse.
However, I'd like to know if there is an 3rd-party cam-app that can handle the two sensors.
And while you said that due to the root your software is complaining - do you have the PD or the "normal" one? And if it is the PD, how did you root it?
Regards,
Matthias

Maeffjus said:
Hi Charm,
Normally I had not abandoned the S7, but our GM came up one day with the brand new PD and said that this phone is for for me.
(in general: I'm using a company contract that I'm allowed to use it for all private things - so this is my only phone).
As per my opinion especially in low-light the P9Pro is a lot worse.
However, I'd like to know if there is an 3rd-party cam-app that can handle the two sensors.
And while you said that due to the root your software is complaining - do you have the PD or the "normal" one? And if it is the PD, how did you root it?
Regards,
Matthias
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Well consider yourself lucky to be given such a nice phone for free haha!
I use full stock and even the phone is full stock. I have not rooted it, but the banking apps were saying it was rooted which is why I had to abandon it. So I have no idea how to root, but to be honest, I wouldn't root such an expensive phone.

charmz2k2 said:
Well consider yourself lucky to be given such a nice phone for free haha!
I use full stock and even the phone is full stock. I have not rooted it, but the banking apps were saying it was rooted which is why I had to abandon it. So I have no idea how to root, but to be honest, I wouldn't root such an expensive phone.
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I'd like to root it because I then can use a NFC emulator and combine my companies key for the door and the fob used for "arrival" and "leave" in our time-tracking system from my phone.
What I have found out and what is annoying AF: My bluetooth turns of from time to time by itself. This is especially no fun since I drive in my car with handsfree at lest twice a day plus got a BT connected smartwatch. Any idea how to solve this?