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Okay so not exactly. Just couldn't think of a better subject line.
Here is an accessory for the iPhone 3gs that projects a mirrored image of what's in front of the iPhone to the rear camera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFuv4sjMtn0
http://playmass.com/en/iseeutime.asp
Of course my first thought was whether or not it would fit on our captivates. Seems less deadly than the hack I saw awhile back where someone put a Galaxy S replacement front facing camera in their captivate.
link for the captivate/i9000 ffc?? I have only seen it in the Vibrant (which worked really well)
and thats actually not a half bad idea for the mirror thing. I mean really, people don't use the ffc that much anyway, so for the few times u do use it, this would probably work just fine.
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Here is the website URL for the product. Hope someone tries this looks like it will work just fine!
http://www.isnapme.com/
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link for the captivate/i9000 ffc?? I have only seen it in the Vibrant (which worked really well)
and thats actually not a half bad idea for the mirror thing. I mean really, people don't use the ffc that much anyway, so for the few times u do use it, this would probably work just fine.
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There is no Captivate FFC - The i9000 was born with it - just find the product spec page.
I just can't imagine carrying around a mirror accessory just to video chat - if you want a FCC, but a phone that does it.
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There is no Captivate FFC - The i9000 was born with it - just find the product spec page.
I just can't imagine carrying around a mirror accessory just to video chat - if you want a FCC, but a phone that does it.
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What are the two boxes next to the speaker on the front of the phone?
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What are the two boxes next to the speaker on the front of the phone?
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Those are specialized thermal osmosis transmission ports for connecting the Captivate to an external flux capacitor, in case your Mr Fusion goes bad.
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Those are specialized thermal osmosis transmission ports for connecting the Captivate to an external flux capacitor, in case your Mr Fusion goes bad.
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Yep, just what he said. They also serve as proximity sensors when you put the phone to your ear.
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There is no Captivate FFC - The i9000 was born with it - just find the product spec page.
I just can't imagine carrying around a mirror accessory just to video chat - if you want a FCC, but a phone that does it.
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Some people are modding Vibrants (which do not come with a FFC) with the i9000 FFC or the Epic4G FFC.
Also "buy a phone that does it" is hardly a solution seeing as how there are so few out. AT&T only offers one, and it's the iPhone. Sprint has the other two, and obviously are not compatible for the AT&T network. That only leaves the i9000 but buying it straight up is rather costly, whereas T-mo people who do the FFC mod spend $16 (yes, the camera assembly for the i9000 is that cheap).
I'd also be interested in seeing it done for the Captivate.
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Yep, just what he said. They also serve as proximity sensors when you put the phone to your ear.
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And light sensor for auto-brightness.
alphadog00 said:
There is no Captivate FFC - The i9000 was born with it - just find the product spec page.
I just can't imagine carrying around a mirror accessory just to video chat - if you want a FCC, but a phone that does it.
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do you know how to read??
I know the i9000 has a ffc, but if you read the original post, he claims someone hacked up a captivate with the i9000 ffc. I simply asked for a link.
alright lets straighten this out
Without any proof of concept for a FFC for the captivate i am calling it BS or not possible. We have exhausted this to no end in the Dev. forum in about 6 different threads and there just isnt a spot for the FFC to sit. If you look at the tear town pictures of the captivate v.s. the i9000 you will see that there FFC and back camera have two different mounting spots. Unfortunately for us there is only 1 mounting spot and its taken up by the main camera. to get the FFC in the captivate you would have to buy the part and then tear apart the guts of the wiring and re wire it so it would be able to literally be soldered on the back of the main camera, then hope you were good enough with that soldering gun to get it facing exactly right through the hole you would have had to scratch or dissolve out of the black in the front of you phone.
Like I said I am more than willing to see some proof and be proved wrong but i imagine he is thinking of the Vibrant guys who also have two slots and have successfully gotten a i9000 FFC in their phones!
Done and Done.
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do you know how to read??
I know the i9000 has a ffc, but if you read the original post, he claims someone hacked up a captivate with the i9000 ffc. I simply asked for a link.
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Yeah buddy I can read.... and I said there is no FCC for the captivate (unless you count the one I posted)... there is no room inside or connection on the board. Just because someone claims to have seen something, doesn't make it so. There are links to BigFoot and Nessie on the internet too.
This idea has been around since the captivate launched.
If you want one really bad on your captivate, do this....
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Yeah buddy I can read.... and I said there is no FCC for the captivate (unless you count the one I posted)... there is no room inside or connection on the board. Just because someone claims to have seen something, doesn't make it so. There are links to BigFoot and Nessie on the internet too.
This idea has been around since the captivate launched.
If you want one really bad on your captivate, do this....
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Can you say BALLER?! Everyone on you're block is going to be asking where you got this camera!
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Can you say BALLER?! Everyone on you're block is going to be asking where you got this camera!
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I am putting together a do it yourself kit for 3 easy payments of $19.95 (processing and handling additional charges may apply).
Notice the use of name brand camera, not some cheap knockoff.
LMAO... thanks for the laughs.
Um.. I thought the only Galaxy S Phone that could be hacked is the Vibrant? The Captivate's "unique" design fails us again.
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LMAO... thanks for the laughs.
Um.. I thought the only Galaxy S Phone that could be hacked is the Vibrant? The Captivate's "unique" design fails us again.
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You people have no creativity. Thats why i like the vibrant forum. People around are all "you cant" and "buy a phone that does" "and it would de-value" blah blah. There is no reason it cant be done. If it works on a vibrant a similar mod should work on a captivate. I know the vibrant has the mount built in. But thats hardly a dificult obstacle. I had know idea the camera is that cheap and i may just buy one to prove a point to the naysayers.
Also the mirror thing has been disgussed and i wouldnt use it. It looks silly. Id rather harware brick my phone in an atempt to preform the mod than be seen with that thing. But i dont discorage others from using it
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You people have no creativity. Thats why i like the vibrant forum. People around are all "you cant" and "buy a phone that does" "and it would de-value" blah blah. There is no reason it cant be done. If it works on a vibrant a similar mod should work on a captivate. I know the vibrant has the mount built in. But thats hardly a dificult obstacle. I had know idea the camera is that cheap and i may just buy one to prove a point to the naysayers.
Also the mirror thing has been disgussed and i wouldnt use it. It looks silly. Id rather harware brick my phone in an atempt to preform the mod than be seen with that thing. But i dont discorage others from using it
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I bought the part, tried on my captivate. Was willing to do what it took to make it fit. One problem, the part does not work with our phones. The connection onto the main board is slightly different. I'd post pictures but don't really want to tear down my captivate again.
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Also the mirror thing has been disgussed and i wouldnt use it. It looks silly. Id rather harware brick my phone in an atempt to preform the mod than be seen with that thing. But i dont discorage others from using it
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Is that like degauss? I'll leave all the other misspellings alone
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I bought the part, tried on my captivate. Was willing to do what it took to make it fit. One problem, the part does not work with our phones. The connection onto the main board is slightly different. I'd post pictures but don't really want to tear down my captivate again.
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Connection may be different, but could it be customized or modded to work? Little more solder, epoxy, jb weld, maybe even built-in usb and a switch, who knows? Haven't taken mine apart to check it out in the week I've had it.
Hey everyone... im trying to get two ffc one for my vibrant and one for my wifes so if anyone has anyleft or know a link to where i can get them... i would really appreciate if u can provideme with those... im willing to pay 30 for each... found one place but its like 50 or so for each and another place for 33 but have to buy minimum of 4... soi would really thank you all if anyone can help me...
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Hey everyone... im trying to get two ffc one for my vibrant and one for my wifes so if anyone has anyleft or know a link to where i can get them... i would really appreciate if u can provideme with those... im willing to pay 30 for each... found one place but its like 50 or so for each and another place for 33 but have to buy minimum of 4... soi would really thank you all if anyone can help me...
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i just can tell you to search it on ebay , if non, google it...or just search for the i9000 ffc...its like the same
I have one you can have for $30 shipped. Just let me know if you want it.
Typos and other gibberish courtesy of Swype
http://www.mobiletechvideos.com/blog
Look under products section...
He also has a great video tutorial
on how to install the ffc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyGNJ0lIug8&feature=youtu.be
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I ordered the 3 minimum from globaldirect (the new 4g cameras). I dont have them at hand but if you're interest in taking them off my hands once I get them (ill only use one, will have 2 extra) we can work something out
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New 4G cameras? Are you referring to the Samsung Galaxy S 4G's camera?
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/Samsung-T-mobile-Galaxy-S-Vibrant-T959-Camera-p/smsng6085857.htm
There's also the i9000 camera...
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-i9000-Camera-p/smsng6087125.htm
So the camera for the Galaxy S 4G is compatible with our Vibrants?
Thats the same question i was aking myself...? On which i posted another thread... and supposedly they do work... so will be ordering those i guess and just sellthe extra one
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Any update on the banding with the new "4G" Cameras? They are currently out of stock with the first linked "4G" camera, but have the I9000 in stock. I'm looking for the best one...
Those that bought the 4g ffc's should let us know how they work out.
The way I understand it, banding aside, is that the 4g cams will only work on a rom based off the t959v (Vibrant 4g) rom, which at the moment is only Bionix Frost. The i9000 ffc will work with everything else, including Bi-Winning and Simply Honey, and also any 2.2 roms if you push the ffc mod files that can be downloaded from the ffc support thread in the dev section.
I originally wanted a 4g cam, but then learned this and decided to go with the i9k instead. It seemed to have much more support in the chance I have functionality issues.
sooo..does anybody have an extra i9000 ffc the v0.2 one that i can buy off them?
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sooo..does anybody have an extra i9000 ffc the v0.2 one that i can buy off them?
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Go to mobiletechvideos - he has them for sale. Also, having just bought one, I'll add that he's great at sending it quick and helping you troubleshoot any issues.
i was going to get one off his site, but he is currently all sold out..and he has no idea when he will get some more in. =/
If you have already made the ffc hole and want to play with something else while you wait for the v2 or the 4g ffc cam, I can sell you a spare v1FFC I still have. It would be $20-25 shipped. Let me know if you are interested.
Thanks bro, I appreciate it..but I haven't even started anything yet, and just want to do it all at once with the V2 ffc.
They are out of stock almost everywhere but you can preorder it and get2 for 80 at mobile tech videos
I have a a V1 if your interested.
I would check globaldirectparts. They normally keep ffcs in stock. I work on phones for a living and that's where I get my parts from.
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I ordered the 3 minimum from globaldirect (the new 4g cameras). I dont have them at hand but if you're interest in taking them off my hands once I get them (ill only use one, will have 2 extra) we can work something out
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i'm interested. thanks
i have some extra's also willing to sell 50$
I have designed a generic kickstand that will work on all mobile phones, e-readers, and tablets (two may be needed for larger or heavy tablets) and would want to know if this is a desired option if it were available and what you think it would be worth.
I have one on my personal epic and it works perfect and is Very Thin. I will make a video or pictures if there is enough interest. It definitely works better than the Evo or Thunderbolt kickstands, it is not as "tip-able" in portrait or landscape mode.
This would be no required modification to install and would take less than 5 seconds to install. It is simply called kickstand4u tm mobile kickstand for all mobile devices!
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Please use the Promotion Code without quotes "XDA" for a 25% discount and to say thanks to all of you! Please help me spread the word. I hope you enjoy the kickstand4u tm as much as I do. I have another development coming soon made specifically for tablets of all sizes and will simply attach itself to the kickstand4u tm. I will post information about that here soon. Enjoy!
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Thanks very much to all!
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Link to animated 3D rendering showing multiple views
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Link to "Alternate" way to Close the kickstand4u tm
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This way is especially helpful when new, as the kickstand4u tm is a little stiff. This is the proper area "touch point" to use when closing. When the pressure is at the very edge of the kickstand blade, it will close very easily. When closing by hand, use the same principle. Pressing on the short piece of plastic that looks like an upside down capital "T" will damage the kickstand.
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If you have an iPad 3 or earlier click this link
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Show pics first. Then I'll decide if I would want one.
adelmundo said:
Show pics first. Then I'll decide if I would want one.
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+1
If done right it would be a must have for me.
adelmundo said:
Show pics first. Then I'll decide if I would want one.
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If it were to your liking - would you - I can't post pictures yet - but it would be about the thickness one and a half pennies flat.
I have to keep the idea closed for a short time - thank you very much for your comment!
I would love this.... once I saw the kickstand case for the evo3d I knew I had to have one for my epic
yeah not sure why you wouln't try to post pics somewhere... as it is there are cases for the epic that have a kickstand so its not the first time... put them on picassa or something
I know my g/f wants one for our phone.
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murso74 said:
yeah not sure why you wouln't try to post pics somewhere... as it is there are cases for the epic that have a kickstand so its not the first time... put them on picassa or something
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Actually, I have to talk to the mfg first - but trying to get a feel for it before our talks.
If things don't go as I planned, I will probably post pics and instructions on how to build one if you are handy, but doing it that way is more costly (approximately $34.00 plus labor) - therefore generic.
But will post pictures and or videos as soon as I get the word. Thanks for the response!
I would like it if it fit my case that I have AND I would like it if it kick-standed in portrait and landscape (and landscape with the keyboard open, but I don't think that is possible).
I am pretty happy with my Izel stand, so it would have to be even better.
Milkman00 said:
I would like it if it fit my case that I have AND I would like it if it kick-standed in portrait and landscape (and landscape with the keyboard open, but I don't think that is possible).
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if you set it upside down
Edit: I take that back, yes it will work properly in the landscape or portrait mode with the keyboard open.
slybarman said:
I am pretty happy with my Izel stand, so it would have to be even better.
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Well, you wouldn't have to carry it as a seperate accessory and it is definitly thinner. Aslo when it is attached to your phone, it feels Very comfortable!
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Well, you wouldn't have to carry it as a seperate accessory and it is definitly thinner. Aslo when it is attached to your phone, it feels Very comfortable!
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Those are all pluses. Does it still work if you have a case on your phone?
hell yes i want one as long as its not bulky as hell
4 me the answer is a definite no. When deciding between the epic and evo the kickstand was 1 of the major contributing factors. I didn't want to break 1 off in my pocket.
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I am curious to see what this thing would look like! Do you have a prototype? We need more info...
Very interested if it is quality
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Sounds interesting to me. Good luck. I hope to see it soon.
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I'm interested. Always wanted one
Grapes
I'd check it out. Beats the hell outta bubble gum and toothpicks. ;-)
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I have a design modification for a generic kickstand for all phone makes without one and would want to know if this is a desired option if it were available and what you think it would be worth.
I have one on my personal epic and it works perfect and is Very Thin. I will make a video or pictures if there is enough interest. It definetly works better than the Evo or Thunderbolt Kickstands, it is not as "tip-able" in portrait or landscape mode.
This would be no required modification to install and would take less than 5 seconds to install.
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Where are you guys purchasing you FFC's from?? Im looking to do the mod on several phones, mine and some family members phones. I have found some on the web but want some input from my fellow galaxy s'ers.
You can get them off eBay. But mobile tech video has them and they are not supposed to have any bandit issues. They are more pricey tho.
ordered mine off amazon.com a few days ago for 14.99
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ordered mine off amazon.com a few days ago for 14.99
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can you please provide a link to the amazon ffc? can't seem to find it
not sure if its rev 1 or 2 but for $15 ill take the chance and see
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KEQWS0/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B003U2T57E&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1AXN9NH8ZC6QPYQ7C31P
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not sure if its rev 1 or 2 but for $15 ill take the chance and see
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KEQWS0/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B003U2T57E&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1AXN9NH8ZC6QPYQ7C31P
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thanks for the link cant wait for ICS face unlock
I can sell one from one I purchased from at Mobile Tech. See my earlier posting on market selling.
neobuddy has the face unlock working on his ICS port. Its a great rom
have you tested this cam out tpierce??
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have you tested this cam out tpierce??
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wondering as well
granduke said:
wondering as well
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I ordered one from Amazon, should be getting here by Friday the latest, I'll report back.
theexel said:
I ordered one from Amazon, should be getting here by Friday the latest, I'll report back.
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Please don't forget, I have a rev1 camera and really want to get rev2
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I ordered one from Amazon, should be getting here by Friday the latest, I'll report back.
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Cool. Will aprreciate it.
I've got that camera waiting in my "Saved for Later".
If it does have the banding, this occurs in the rear not the FFC, right?
Don't really care if it happens in the FFC, but don't want to mess up the main.
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Please don't forget, I have a rev1 camera and really want to get rev2
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Yeah, will check if it's a rev2, or not. I'll let you know.
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Cool. Will aprreciate it.
I've got that camera waiting in my "Saved for Later".
If it does have the banding, this occurs in the rear not the FFC, right?
Don't really care if it happens in the FFC, but don't want to mess up the main.
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I missed the 'Quote' button and gave you a thanks, ahah.
I'm not really sure, I'm trying to dig up all the old FFC threads, because there's really no support for it anymore, but I'll figure things out and let you guys know.
I'm on CM7, hopefully I find the camera hack for it.
tried the ffc files you posted on the other forum on d9rc3... no bueno. still get camera fail
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oh and... how am i supposed to know if its rev1 or 2?
So where exactly can you get a cheap rev 2 camera?
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So where exactly can you get a cheap rev 2 camera?
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I'm not sure.. camera hasn't gotten Herr, should get here tomorrow or Friday, if it's a rev2, I'll let you know.
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I'm not sure.. camera hasn't gotten Herr, should get here tomorrow or Friday, if it's a rev2, I'll let you know.
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Okay cool
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You get what you pay for
GreggoryD502 said:
You can get them off eBay. But mobile tech video has them and they are not supposed to have any bandit issues. They are more pricey tho.
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Look, its a no brainer, yes Mobile Tech is a bit pricier, but, I can tell you from personal experience, that I did the Mod twice, 1st time with a V.1 camera= so-so results, lots of banding.
Then I got one from Josh at MTech, a V.2 what a difference, especially in low light situations!
So again its a no brainer, If you buy from Amazon, its a computer item to them, and they wont give any latitude on that at all!
So your cost for shipping starts at $7.99 =.65= a total of $8.64 then add $14.99 for purchase and its now= $23.63 Plus I guarantee its a V1 camera at that price.
Now Josh sells for $45.00 that Includes shipping, so subtotal 45-8.64= $36.36 So for an additional $13.00 you get a guaranteed V2 camera that's fresh made. Plus he backs his products up.
Saving a few dollars is foolish when ensures a quality upgrade to the vibrant. However if your doing this Mod in batches and for other people or family and you don't care about quality then buy the cheap ones from amazon, and then it'll be over $25 and shipping is free!.
Point is if your gonna do this Mod for your personal phone and you want quality then get it from Josh at Mobile Tech and get a for sure V2 FFC
All I can say is the V2 is Superior in image quality hands down from the V1 series!!
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Look, its a no brainer, yes Mobile Tech is a bit pricier, but, I can tell you from personal experience, that I did the Mod twice, 1st time with a V.1 camera= so-so results, lots of banding.
Then I got one from Josh at MTech, a V.2 what a difference, especially in low light situations!
So again its a no brainer, If you buy from Amazon, its a computer item to them, and they wont give any latitude on that at all!
So your cost for shipping starts at $7.99 =.65= a total of $8.64 then add $14.99 for purchase and its now= $23.63 Plus I guarantee its a V1 camera at that price.
Now Josh sells for $45.00 that Includes shipping, so subtotal 45-8.64= $36.36 So for an additional $13.00 you get a guaranteed V2 camera that's fresh made. Plus he backs his products up.
Saving a few dollars is foolish when ensures a quality upgrade to the vibrant. However if your doing this Mod in batches and for other people or family and you don't care about quality then buy the cheap ones from amazon, and then it'll be over $25 and shipping is free!.
Point is if your gonna do this Mod for your personal phone and you want quality then get it from Josh at Mobile Tech and get a for sure V2 FFC
All I can say is the V2 is Superior in image quality hands down from the V1 series!!
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Some people have reported that the Amazon one is a rev2, now of course I can't be sure until I test it. Besides, I wasn't even going to do this FFC mod, the only reason I'm doing it is because my camera decided to die and I figured 'Why the hell not?' Now, I get your point, and I completely agree, you get what you pay for.
So I don't know how many people is late for the FFC party. I didn't jump on the bandwagon at the time because I didn't see a need for it. However now when Skype is supporting video calling and other fun things you can do with the camera in ICS, I wanted to get one. However when going to www.globaldirectparts.com now it will tell you that they only sell to repair companies and such and not for individual use. So I went and looked somewhere else and run into these guys on Amazon. I haven't got it yet but I ordered it today. But it is a rev2 so hoping that it will turn out good.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KEQWS0/ref=ox_ya_os_product
So if anyone else is in the same boat where you just now want to get a FFC this seems to be a good deal. Just below $15.
Update: New link and it says it is a rev2 Whole Sale Gadget Camera (Revision 2) for Samsung i9000 Galaxy S
So I emailed Whole Sale Gadget and they said they only carry rev2 so that is what I will be expecting.
Update: So I got two cameras. One to replace the other. They both said Rev2 on them however the first one did not have a working front facing camera, and the second one the back end camera had a big green hue with a small area in the middle that looked normal. New area I am looking at is http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-s-i9000-camera-with-flex-cable/
Does anyone have experience with this company?
I believe that one is ver 1 though, some said amazon ships out v2 as well but not all. V2 is supposedly significantly better than v1. Just a heads up.
tinyaznboi said:
I believe that one is ver 1 though, some said amazon ships out v2 as well but not all. V2 is supposedly significantly better than v1. Just a heads up.
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That's a rev 1 camera, I have one that I purchase from ebay with same ribbon prints.
I you want the real deal go with mobiletechvideos or rip the camera from a galaxy s 4g (ebay,craiglist)
here's a v2 i believe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110794337211
it's labeled v0.2
Looks like your chances of getting a v2 from that Amazon vender is 50/50.
Remembering another thread, two guys received a v1 but then were sent v2s when they complained. One fellow and myself were sent v2s at first.
tinyaznboi said:
here's a v2 i believe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110794337211
it's labeled v0.2
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I bet its a v1, Like I said, I bough a ffc from ebay and says rev 2 in the ribbon cable yet I get horrible banding under low light.
jrafael said:
I bet its a v1, Like I said, I bough a ffc from ebay and says rev 2 in the ribbon cable yet I get horrible banding under low light.
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Does yours say "rev 2" or "v.02"?
you want to get rev2 not v.02 right?
granduke said:
Does yours say "rev 2" or "v.02"?
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Now this is confusing me. I had bought one from that exact ebay seller received a "V0.2"
which is rev 2 I'm guessing and still experience the banding issue in low light.
r2dnoh said:
Now this is confusing me. I had bought one from that exact ebay seller received a "V0.2"
which is rev 2 I'm guessing and still experience the banding issue in low light.
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that's what I'm saying, all those cheap cameras are fakes.
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Found another website. This was the company I bought it from although it was on amazon. I don't know if they are truly the same. But at least this page is up front.
https://www.wholesalegadgetparts.com/product.php?productid=17812&cat=750&page=1
I bought mine through MobtelTech videos / connexion2005's website. He was active in the FFC threads, and the camera works great that I got through him.
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So I emailed Whole Sale Gadget and they said they only carry rev2 so that is what I will be expecting.
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Let us know if it's a legit rev2 or not. I'm interested in buying one.
and-on-ROIDS said:
Let us know if it's a legit rev2 or not. I'm interested in buying one.
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It is a legit rev2. I got it yesterday and I installed it. Now I'm running into the problem that ICS passion is not working with ffc.
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If anyone needs any ffc pm me
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u guys make me wanna try this lol
Has anyone bought one from Parts4Repair yet?
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Has anyone bought one from Parts4Repair yet?
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I haven't yet. I did email them and they said it is the stock rev2 camera. They also said that they have many customers ordering from the USA. Maybe if we pool together so we don't have to spend the huge amount of shipping individually. I don't know. The Amazon guys burned me twice with their useless cameras. Although they had very good customer service and not sure how I ended up with the two malfunctioning ones.
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I haven't yet. I did email them and they said it is the stock rev2 camera. They also said that they have many customers ordering from the USA. Maybe if we pool together so we don't have to spend the huge amount of shipping individually. I don't know. The Amazon guys burned me twice with their useless cameras. Although they had very good customer service and not sure how I ended up with the two malfunctioning ones.
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I'd be down to get in on this
I've been wanting to get a FFC for a while now, but I'm running ICS passion, and if ffc doesn't work with it, then it is pointless...