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black camera

a friend of mine has an EVO 4G, hardware 004, it has been working fine until a few weeks ago when his camera showed a BLACK screen when you clicked on the camera app. he was rooted running SPRINT LOVERS 2.2 rom. Well, we couldnt get the camera working so we did a hard reset and flashed MIKROM 3.0... camera was now working great..... TODAY. the camera is showing a black screen again. you dont even get any of the buttons in the camera app but you can press the home screen to get out (no force quit or anything).
any ideas how to fix this without another hard reset?

The best advice is to try another rom, specifically a stock sprint rom. If it still doesn't work, or works sporadically, its likely a hardware problem with the camera itself.

It sounds like a hardware issue to me I had the same problem an had to get it replaced.don't quote me these guys ate pretty smart but I couldn't get mine fixed
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Sounds like the camera hardware maybe staring to fail or has become loose from the board next time it goes black try pressing the lens down and see if it tries to work that would indicate loose connection, otherwise the sensor may be failing

Go in to recovery and fix permission's
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fierceeagle2003 said:
Go in to recovery and fix permission's
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and how does that fix the camera??

OK so today we tried pushing down on the camera module.. then started up the phone and guess what.. it works again...

Sounds like the camera sensor is loose on the board, may need to take it on for repair, or if your techsavvy try opening it up and repair it yourself

dahauss said:
and how does that fix the camera??
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Cause i had the same problem and ur cam is a app and sometimes it goes black when app is started, permissions fixs anything screwed up with your apps.
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dahauss said:
and how does that fix the camera??
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It fixes permissions for a lot of things like apps folders etc your android phone is a linux based system so in order for things to execute they need to have the correct permissions. For instance something with 777 permissions means it has full read write and execute permission for the owner, group and other here is a calculator for linux permissions just to show you what the different permissions are.
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dahauss said:
and how does that fix the camera??
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The permissions can sometimes change meaning the app or folder or whatever isn't able to execute because it doesn't have permission to fixing permissions is just supposed to fix that so your things can execute correctly hope this helps
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Really 3 posts to answer the same question with 3 of the same answer when we already found the cause of the issue

Funny cause ive been combing the net trying to find a working fix. I've been having the same issue for weeks. Once did the "fix permissions" and it worked. Another time i re-flashed the same ROM then a different ROM and they both worked.
IDK what it is but everytime it works bout an 1/2 hour to 1 hour later its back to the black screen again. I'm stuck guys. I even had a friend of mine extract his HTCcamera.apk from his phone & load it on mine...guess what...worked!!! Hour later.....same crap
Comeon guys lets put our heads together and figure this out!!!

instagram

Any way to get it working on ics? Perfection rom?
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Can't upload photos. Can view photos though.
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I dont think so currently. Youre going to have to go without sepia on your pics for a while. Its hard to be artsy on android.

Instagram is a app issue with "all" ICS ROMs. It hit and miss as very very few have said it worked for them but majority it does not work.

The app is fully working for me using NexusMod ICS Zero. I admit it wasn't working and was freezing trying to use the filters. But once I did the Fix Permissions Workaround for ICS it is fully working now. It does lag a little on some of the filters but it no longer freezes up the phone or reboots the phone.

Beefvvl said:
The app is fully working for me using NexusMod ICS Zero. I admit it wasn't working and was freezing trying to use the filters. But once I did the Fix Permissions Workaround for ICS it is fully working now. It does lag a little one some of the filters but it no longer freezes up the phone or reboots the phone.
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It works for me too. The issue is all the pictures I upload are pitch black despite what I do to it =/

Saxysaxplayer said:
It works for me too. The issue is all the pictures I upload are pitch black despite what I do to it =/
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Which ROM are you on? Mine uploads fine after the fix permission fix.
Crap...I just updated to the latest Instagram and now mine are pitch black now...lol.

I'm on Racings UCLD Skyrocket ICS, and Instagram actually TECHNICALLY does work now, but it's far from perfect. I've only had one FC though so that's good.
In general its just slow applying the filters at times, and just seems a little "buggy" on my ICS rom. But it does work so I'm not complaining (on the old ICS roms it would just freeze up the entire phone and FC constantly)

Darmokk said:
I'm on Racings UCLD Skyrocket ICS, and Instagram actually TECHNICALLY does work now, but it's far from perfect. I've only had one FC though so that's good.
In general its just slow applying the filters at times, and just seems a little "buggy" on my ICS rom. But it does work so I'm not complaining (on the old ICS roms it would just freeze up the entire phone and FC constantly)
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This happens to me a well. I'm running Jim's ics megamix. I don't use instagram anymore because my phone freezes and reboots itself.
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TonyStunts said:
This happens to me a well. I'm running Jim's ics megamix. I don't use instagram anymore because my phone freezes and reboots itself.
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On Racing's newest UCLD Skyrocket Rom it seems to work, not great but good enough for me (I was so against going back to Gingerbread that I was prepared to live without Instagram so I'll take what I can get) lol

1/5 times or so, is how often I can get it to work.

Beefvvl said:
Which ROM are you on? Mine uploads fine after the fix permission fix.
Crap...I just updated to the latest Instagram and now mine are pitch black now...lol.
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The same one as you dude, maybe the next update will fix it.

So how can any of you say it's working when using words like (1 out of 5, lagging, black picture, freezes often)....That my friends is not working so again to not create false hope for any newbies running around trying to get a fix for instagram - It's an app issue with ICS and does not have anything to do with ICS Rom's. Period.

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So how can any of you say it's working when using words like (1 out of 5, lagging, black picture, freezes often)....That my friends is not working so again to not create false hope for any newbies running around trying to get a fix for instagram - It's an app issue with ICS and does not have anything to do with ICS Rom's. Period.
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Lol very true. After playing more with instagram I can go ahead and say it doesn't work well enough to warrant using. Mine Freezes on applying filters and when attempting to export photos.
Also the pics that I was able to get edited/uploaded through instagram (after a lot of waiting and semi FC's) I noticed that the quality is severely degraded after it gets uploaded I freely admit I haven't spent much time with instagram (I have a real camera and use LR3 and CS5 when I want to do some photography) but is it normal for it degrade the quality so much?
After my pics were uploaded they looked they were shot with the front facing camera on my T-989 lol

I wonder if we all wrote them. Maybe they can help resolve the issues. Here's the link.
http://help.instagram.com/customer/widget/emails/new
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I seem to have fixed the instagram bug. Clear data on the camera in applications and try running it again
Edit: nvm it only worked well for a few minutes. I even tried replacing the camera apk with aosp version from ravers aosp rom.. same thing works for a few minutes then starts to lag out
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So its just the filters that make it freeze ? I have picsaypro I can just edit before uploading for now
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funziebear said:
So its just the filters that make it freeze ? I have picsaypro I can just edit before uploading for now
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That's what I do, still don't work

I used picsay and the pictures load all black
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Wow I didn't really notice how bad this app didn't work on ics. I thought it was gonna be a hit or miss but Every time i try to upload a picture. It won't even force close my phone just will freeze.
I'm also using that link to email them and see if they can release a fix soon. This really blows for now.
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Problem with camera

Hello guys!
I noticed that in all the photos I take with my phone, a small black "interference" appears. I thought it should be a problem with the rom, so I reinstalled the ROM (CM10.1 Alpha 4) by the pristine way and the problem was still there. I then installed a 2.3.6 ROM and the problem was still there. Then, I've dissasembled the phone and cleaned the camera with a microfiber tissue and reassembled again. And the problem was still there. I have no ideas what might be causing this interferance.
In all CM10.1 Alpha versions, CM10 and 2.3.6, the problem exists. I took a photo of a white paper where you can clearly see the interference (Click HERE)
Does anybody have an idea of what might be the problem?
Thanks to all in advance

I have this problem too and the black dot expand in all screen .... So
I asked samsung service center they told me u must change the camera
Maybe flashing roms tweaks and mods alot make this problem??
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Try this 3rd party camera app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsInBvd2VyY2FtLmFjdGl2aXR5Il0.
I've always thought it was better than the stock camera.
Maybe you'll get better results and the black dots are just a problem with the stock app.

Dead Metal said:
Try this 3rd party camera app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsInBvd2VyY2FtLmFjdGl2aXR5Il0.
I've always thought it was better than the stock camera.
Maybe you'll get better results and the black dots are just a problem with the stock app.
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The problem still persists with that app :\
Maybe I will have to deliver the phone to Samsung's repair center in order to replace the camera..

It's a hardware problem, you must change the camera.

miki2o said:
It's a hardware problem, you must change the camera.
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agree.. :good:

Oh sorry, well it was worth a try.
But woldn't it be better to get a new phone instead of having the camera replaced? I man I imagen it will cost about as much.

It shouldn't be that much try contacting Samsung first before you commit to buying a new phone
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Dead Metal said:
Oh sorry, well it was worth a try.
But woldn't it be better to get a new phone instead of having the camera replaced? I man I imagen it will cost about as much.
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does not seem to need to be replaced

zorprime01 said:
It shouldn't be that much try contacting Samsung first before you commit to buying a new phone
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Today I went to my service provider assistence shop and they send it to Samsung in order to repair it. I flashed stock recovery and unrooted the device. It is still in the warranty period, so it shouldn't be a problem

Good to hear that you found a solution..
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Camera not working on HTC one x

My HTC one x is not rooted. Its on stock Australian virgin network.
Camera not working and tried to install different camera apps. Still camera not working. Help appreciate.
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farh_an said:
My HTC one x is not rooted. Its on stock Australian virgin network.
Camera not working and tried to install different camera apps. Still camera not working. Help appreciate.
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what do you mean by "camera is not working" ?
If it's brand new you should try contacting HTC for help !

Its not new its over one yr now.
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farh_an said:
Its not new its over one yr now.
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What do you mean by not working??
The camera app opens or force closes??
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Camera apps opens and crashes. I tried different camera apps its opens and crashes.
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farh_an said:
Camera apps opens and crashes. I tried different camera apps its opens and crashes.
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were you able to fix? my one x is doing the same thing

U must try factory reset.
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@farh_an I had this with in the first month of owning my hox. I tried wiping cameras app. Cache etc, different camera apps and all it did was close straight away, I even did a factory reset and the camera worked for 10 mins then back to the same issue. I ended up taking it back to my carrier were they tried everything I did in store but still no go. So they sent it of for repair it come back and never done it again touch wood and my carrier never said what they did. Send it for repair
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I have the same problem.
Neither the front camera is working nor the main camera.
I must admit that I don´t use any cases and that my HOX fell many times.
Maybe the cables are loose and you have to fix just that. I don´t think that the mainboard is broken because your whole device wouldn´t work in that case.
If I had the right tools I would open my HOX again and have a deeper look but I don´t have them and can´t risk a broken device since the other parts of my HOX are working flawless.
Maybe somebody else had the same problem and was able to fix that by himself or somebody who let his device get repaired and send back with some kind of report card

Flash a new ROM. Problem solved.

Fyi the problem doesn´t need to be software based.
I already flashed stock rom, Viperx 3.7.4/3.7.5 and back to stock. I even tried to set the phone back to the factory settings but the cameras still force close.

i have this problem now too...i open the camera app ...it is 5 s opened but not able to choose front or back cam and neither the settings in camera app are working...so it's a hardware problem...maybe i have to disassambly the phone too...already openend phone cam seems to be rock solid but i think flex cable is damaged or not really on the mainboard...

Solution?
Not sure we are having the same issue. But I hope I can help.
I have had this issue with two HOX phones (one rooted and one not rooted): green-pink lines and snow flakes on front camera.
Did everything... even changed cameras cleaned in/out played with settings- NOTHING HELPED except this:
1. Downloaded/installed "miror" application.
2. updated my phones.
3. Disabled fastboot settings.
4. Powered down my phone.
5. Pressed together up and down buttons and power key for 20 seconds and rebooted.
6. Opened Mirror app... and guess what? Mirror... mirror-I can eventually see my self without green/pink lines!
7. Opened camera and tried frontage camera and it works too like a magic!
I am clueless for what may have caused the issue, but I am certain that the update it self (and it was camera update included) did NOT solve the issue, because the camera still gave green/pink lines after update.
The mirror application would not even start!
Same with powering down/restart
It may be a combination of the above 3 and DISABLING FAST REBOOT which may have solved the issue.

farh_an said:
My HTC one x is not rooted. Its on stock Australian virgin network.
Camera not working and tried to install different camera apps. Still camera not working. Help appreciate.
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If warranty period is over why dont you consider flashing a custom rom and see if it solves the issue.

can you check if your g-sensor is working or not? has the camera been working fine with AOSP ROMs?

HTC Venom said:
can you check if your g-sensor is working or not? has the camera been working fine with AOSP ROMs?
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It works fine with aosp rom.
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alper.s said:
It works fine with aosp rom.
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there is an APK file in the first post in the link at my signature . load it and install it normally , lets see whats happen

HTC Venom said:
there is an APK file in the first post in the link at my signature . load it and install it normally , lets see whats happen
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Thanks but I have already solved the problem. I flash recovery, boot and room again. It works fine.
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have u fixed it
farh_an said:
My HTC one x is not rooted. Its on stock Australian virgin network.
Camera not working and tried to install different camera apps. Still camera not working. Help appreciate.
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have you fixed it yet? i have the same problem with my HTC one X.... please message me if you have seen this thank you very much!! ))))

Hi Everyone , my GF's hox gave her the same problem last week , after intensive googleFU and trying all the solutions listed (even a crazy ass one) i decided to open the damn thing and voila! there's a small square connector located above the top left side of the battery , somehow (yeah "somehow" as my gf swear she did not droped it...¬¬) it became loose , so i just presed on it , checked the camera and YESSSSS!!! it was working again, so no app problem , no gsensor problem, just a small connector .
So thats it , it worked for me , so if you re still doing factory resets , changing roms , heating the phone , etc etc , you might want to open it and check that connector .
check the picture , remember , the flat square metal looking connector above the top left side of the battery.
http://cdn03.androidauthority.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/htc-one-x-wi-fi-issues.jpg
ED. dont know if its against the rules to bring up and old post ... so ...if it is against the rules... sorry , hope this helps

Blue piksel on pictures.

Hi, some time ago I have found a blue pixel on my Note`s pictures. When I started camera it was there, in the same place. Visible on the camera and on the pictures taken.
I have unrooted and restarted phone; pixel gone.
Today, after few days it is back!!!!
Can I get rid of that without giving phone to repair?!?!
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/1796/iu9y.jpg
Thanks
Peter

FutureClimax said:
Hi, some time ago I have found a blue pixel on my Note`s pictures. When I started camera it was there, in the same place. Visible on the camera and on the pictures taken.
I have unrooted and restarted phone; pixel gone.
Today, after few days it is back!!!!
Can I get rid of that without giving phone to repair?!?!
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/1796/iu9y.jpg
Thanks
Peter
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Does it only show on the pictures and camera?
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Yes. Screen itself is perfect and it only shows when i start camera. Thanks for Your response as i almost lost the hope for help.
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Quickly go to the service center. If youre in warranty theyll change within one day. I had a similar problem except I had a diifused black spot whcih appeared only when i started camera. They changed my camera module and returned on the very same day. Good luck.

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Yes. Screen itself is perfect and it only shows when i start camera. Thanks for Your response as i almost lost the hope for help.
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Try using another camera app, if still there, it might be a camera hardware issue, so you might have to use your warranty
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Hi, I have spoke to the Carphone's member and been told 14 days to repair!!!! Grrr....
I have just tried different camera app and blue pixel is there...
I have opened this thread just because it has gone after rebooting so i thought it might be software problem. But it looks like it is not.
I am gonna take it to the shop and let them send phone ti repair.
Thank You for Your help!
Peter
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14days? Thats too much.