my camera stopped working this morning. No apps added, nothing changed in rom (just another day).
to troubleshoot, I did flash a new rom with full wipe (hoping it was just software) and no joy.
How can I test to see if the hardware is shot or if it's just a software thing?
Any logs I can look at?
any help is appreciated, thanks!
rhcreed said:
my camera stopped working this morning. No apps added, nothing changed in rom (just another day).
to troubleshoot, I did flash a new rom with full wipe (hoping it was just software) and no joy.
How can I test to see if the hardware is shot or if it's just a software thing?
Any logs I can look at?
any help is appreciated, thanks!
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I had to get a new phone because my camera quit. I think I may have dropped it and jarred something. Maybe try an app that uses the camera but not as a camera. A mirror app for FFC, or a text and walk app that uses the camera to show you what you can't see in front of you while texting.
Chances are though, broken camera. If its not ROM related a backup should fix it.
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Hello all!
So I've installed CyanogenMod 6.1 RC1 and it's amazing. But it seems that when I run Vignette (which is a fantastic camera app btw) the viewfinder is messed up.
The bottom half of the screen is completely black, while the top half is stretched and distorted.
I reflashed the stock rom and everything was fine. It just doesn't seem to work properly in CyanogenMod.
Has anyone else had this issue? Any idea on how to fix it?
cheesewaf3r said:
Hello all!
So I've installed CyanogenMod 6.1 RC1 and it's amazing. But it seems that when I run Vignette (which is a fantastic camera app btw) the viewfinder is messed up.
The bottom half of the screen is completely black, while the top half is stretched and distorted.
I reflashed the stock rom and everything was fine. It just doesn't seem to work properly in CyanogenMod.
Has anyone else had this issue? Any idea on how to fix it?
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I've got the same issue and since Vignette is my favorite Camera App. i'm sort of bummed out. I'm not sure if there's a fix but that's something Cyanogen will have to look into.
Besides the bottom half of the screen being black, you can still take pictures and they turn out just fine.
Whoa, I'm upset now. I was using Vignette earlier (and I agree, *great* camera app) and it didn't have this problem, but now when I open it I see this problem occurring. What happened I wonder... It'd be great if someone could figure out a way to fix this.
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Any idea on how to fix it?
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I've got a fix!!! (sort of)
I emailed the developers and one of them responded back to me. She sent me a test build that fixed the issue completely. I suggest emailing the developer to see if she'll send it to you, as well. Good luck! (it's worth it, this version is pretty badass)
So I've searched and found a few mentions of this, but no possible hints as to why it's happening...
Most (not all) of the time, my camera view looks like there is a pink solarize filter applied. I've flipped on and off all filters, and it shows the same in my camcorder app, Camera360, RetroCamera, every app that uses my camera lens.
I am running MynWarm TwoPointTwo RLS5, and noticed it on RLS4 as well as on CM6.1.1. I am running the Netarchy SBS CFS kernel. I notice the issue when plugged in and when on battery power.
Any ideas what may be happening, and how I can fix my camera? Seems like it has to be a software issue, doesn't it?
Just curious but does it happen on both cameras? If so then it seems more likely a software issue. Was not mentioned in the OP...
budroux said:
Just curious but does it happen on both cameras? If so then it seems more likely a software issue. Was not mentioned in the OP...
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Sorry for neglecting to mention that - the front camera is fine, the back camera is the only one that's all pink.
Of course the obvious reply would be to double check the lens to make sure it is clean and not damaged...LOL!!! I am sure you have done that. If it were me at that point I would flash the latest stock rom and kernel which has stock code and stock camera software. This would at least point to a software or actual camera problem.
My hopes would be that stock would fix it...then you could re-flash the setup you had and see if it is the culprit...my way of troubleshooting before panic...LOL!!!
I'm thinking that's what I'm going to have to do. It'll have to wait until I have just a bit more time - I'll search for a rooted RUU and stock kernel to flash - making sure I have a good nandroid of this one before I do.
pusht down to reattach the thing. the cam comes loose
Have AT&T GS3 I747 that took a swim. Was able to rescue it, but lost the camera. Tried most everything I could find searching here and elswhere, and finally decided to replace the camera hardware (rear facing, front facing works fine).
Got the new camera installed, and still get the camera failed notice when starting up the TW camera app.
Wondering if it may be driver related. I am running deTmobilized 1.3 ROM, and it behaves the same as the stock UCDLK3 for this error.
Is there perhaps another component that might be causing this, or a way to update to newer camera drivers?
Everything else on the phone works perfectly, but it sure would be great to get the rear facing camera back up and running.
Things I have tried:
Force closure and wipe camera app cache.
Alternate camera apps.
Reinstall old camera.
Anybody think they can provide some guidance?
Thanks.
jsauser11 said:
Have AT&T GS3 I747 that took a swim. Was able to rescue it, but lost the camera. Tried most everything I could find searching here and elswhere, and finally decided to replace the camera hardware (rear facing, front facing works fine).
Got the new camera installed, and still get the camera failed notice when starting up the TW camera app.
Wondering if it may be driver related. I am running deTmobilized 1.3 ROM, and it behaves the same as the stock UCDLK3 for this error.
Is there perhaps another component that might be causing this, or a way to update to newer camera drivers?
Everything else on the phone works perfectly, but it sure would be great to get the rear facing camera back up and running.
Things I have tried:
Force closure and wipe camera app cache.
Alternate camera apps.
Reinstall old camera.
Anybody think they can provide some guidance?
Thanks.
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Have you tried flashing a different ROM or installing different camera hardware?
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Bruce Lee said:
Have you tried flashing a different ROM or installing different camera hardware?
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I have tried 3 different ROMS (stock UCDLK3, rooted UCDLK3, and deTmobilized 1.3.
I have also tried all these with both the original back facing camera hardware, and the new camera hardware.
With the original camera hardware, I can get a camera firmware check to complete with *#34971539#. With the new camera hardware, the factory test fails with attempting to run the camera firmware check key sequence. Here is the screenshot foom the camera firmware check that does run to completion.
jsauser11 said:
I have tried 3 different ROMS (stock UCDLK3, rooted UCDLK3, and deTmobilized 1.3.
I have also tried all these with both the original back facing camera hardware, and the new camera hardware.
With the original camera hardware, I can get a camera firmware check to complete with *#34971539#. With the new camera hardware, the factory test fails with attempting to run the camera firmware check key sequence. Here is the screenshot foom the camera firmware check that does run to completion.
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Have you tried a custom like cyanogenmod? I am just curious since those camera drivers are different than touchwiz.
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Bruce Lee said:
Have you tried a custom like cyanogenmod? I am just curious since those camera drivers are different than touchwiz.
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Just tried the nightly of CM, and no luck with camera working. Gallery would not start. Looking more and more like a board level hardware problem. I have a copy of the GT-I9300 service manual which has a troubleshooting flowchart for the 8M camera. If I can rig a test jig and get a scope, maybe I can try that. It requires checking voltages at 6 points on the MB, and also a frequency check at one point.
jsauser11 said:
Just tried the nightly of CM, and no luck with camera working. Gallery would not start. Looking more and more like a board level hardware problem. I have a copy of the GT-I9300 service manual which has a troubleshooting flowchart for the 8M camera. If I can rig a test jig and get a scope, maybe I can try that. It requires checking voltages at 6 points on the MB, and also a frequency check at one point.
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Sorry I couldn't help you. If you fix the phone please update the thread and let us know what you did to fix it so others can be helped too of they have the same problem.
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Bruce Lee said:
Sorry I couldn't help you. If you fix the phone please update the thread and let us know what you did to fix it so others can be helped too of they have the same problem.
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No need to apologize, guess that is what I deserve for dropping the darn phone into the toilet! The good news is it finally got me off the stock ROM and into better things! Now, to hope I can score a replacement phone without having to cut off an appendage to obtain it.
Hello to all,
Im new to the forums and rooting, so I am still learning, please bear with me.
I have SEARCHED this for days and days, and still have no answer. Please don't flame, if you know where to find the answer please direct me to a link
With that said:
My dad has a SGH- T989 (Tmobile Galaxy S2).
His issues:
1) phone didn't receive calls all the time
2) when factory camera app opens all images were fuzzy or staticy
3) images of static when taken didn't save.... random icon app shows up in gallery
4) If you used Skype - camera was fine
SO I knew it couldn't be the camera itself.... so i decided to root the phone and update firmware/software and see what happens
I used CWM, then Jedi Mind tricks V6
phone seems fixed, camera screen seems fixed (no more fuzzy), but..... when you take a pic the image is a generic icon still. See pic I took with my GS4 attached.
any idea whats going on?
I have read that 4.2.x may have this issue.... should I try a different ROM?
Thanks for any direction
95gsrturbo said:
Hello to all,
Im new to the forums and rooting, so I am still learning, please bear with me.
I have SEARCHED this for days and days, and still have no answer. Please don't flame, if you know where to find the answer please direct me to a link
With that said:
My dad has a SGH- T989 (Tmobile Galaxy S2).
His issues:
1) phone didn't receive calls all the time
2) when factory camera app opens all images were fuzzy or staticy
3) images of static when taken didn't save.... random icon app shows up in gallery
4) If you used Skype - camera was fine
SO I knew it couldn't be the camera itself.... so i decided to root the phone and update firmware/software and see what happens
I used CWM, then Jedi Mind tricks V6
phone seems fixed, camera screen seems fixed (no more fuzzy), but..... when you take a pic the image is a generic icon still. See pic I took with my GS4 attached.
any idea whats going on?
I have read that 4.2.x may have this issue.... should I try a different ROM?
Thanks for any direction
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Try a ROM that is 4.1.x. I had a similar problem where a lot of my pictures didn't show up, so I switched to a different ROM and it seemed to have worked. I'm on Infamous right now, and it works fine. Or you can try JediJelly, which is similar to JMT, but is updated and works rather well.
lovesxserenity said:
Try a ROM that is 4.1.x. I had a similar problem where a lot of my pictures didn't show up, so I switched to a different ROM and it seemed to have worked. I'm on Infamous right now, and it works fine. Or you can try JediJelly, which is similar to JMT, but is updated and works rather well.
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By the way, Jedi Mind tricks is android 4.1.2 (jedi Mind trick JB6)
any idea where to download a good one (that you know will work without viruses or crash etc)?
any other suggestions?
still having the same issue
Have you tried a gallery app from play store? Probably same thing....but to see?
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kj2112 said:
Have you tried a gallery app from play store? Probably same thing....but to see?
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No I haven't but ill try that now
Hello all,
First post, sorry its a question..
The back camera on M8 is making strange pictures, if any at all (see attachment).
Front camera is working fine.
Got my M8 for 1 year now, never had problems with the camera.
mm-qcamera-daemon is running high on batt usage.
Stock camera app will most of the time open and then close again, sometimes i can make strange pictures like above.
I don't have an other camera app running
It's rooted and i'm running
InsertCoin version 3.0.8
Android 4.4.2
HTC sense v6.0
HTC SDK API 6.17
I do know there are a lot of updates from the above versions. But its running so wel all these time that i don't need a upgrade (still up to 5 days on a full batt :good
I did clear the cache from the camera app, I don't have lastpass installed.
Does anyone seen a picture like this (except from a good/bad trip)? And how did they fix it.
All input is appreciated.
Thanks, Peter.
One of two things is going on. Either the camera module has gone bad OR you dont have the correct software to run the camera or that software has gone corrupt.
I see your running a custom rom so my suggestion would be go back to complete stock and re-test. If it fails its a hardware issue.
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One of two things is going on. Either the camera module has gone bad OR you dont have the correct software to run the camera or that software has gone corrupt.
I see your running a custom rom so my suggestion would be go back to complete stock and re-test. If it fails its a hardware issue.
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Thanks for your answer.
Do you have any clue if the same software is used for the front and back camera? Front is working perfect so that would mean a hardware issue.
I will start with returning to stock, quickest way to see if it's hardware related.
The camera modules are different. Back has ultra pixel and front is a megapixel.
Since its easier to change software it makes sense to go back to complete stock for testing. Then if it still fails its probably hardware.