camera issue - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II

Hi i have a problem with my note 2 the camera will not focus i have tried every setting. When this problem occurred I was on cyanogenmod. I tried to fix it and reverted back to stock Android, I made a backup on clockwork mod. After doing this it still did not solve the problem so I did a factory reset. This did not help. Please I need help. If I put the camera up close to something the picture quality is fine but from far away it is blurry the camera cannot focus is this a hardware issue, I did not drop my phone or a anything of the sorts thank you

Did you make sure you don't have it in macro mode?

Poriotis said:
Did you make sure you don't have it in macro mode?
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Yes im sure, i also cleaned the camera lens multiple ties, can it be that something has gotten inside my camera lens

mitp172 said:
Yes im sure, i also cleaned the camera lens multiple ties, can it be that something has gotten inside my camera lens
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The factory TW camera software has a macro mode setting in it. Ensure that it is not set in macro mode.

Coug76 said:
The factory TW camera software has a macro mode setting in it. Ensure that it is not set in macro mode.
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Yes I made sure it is not in macro mode

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[Q] How to troubleshoot depth sensor ?

Guys I ve just got a used HTC ONE M8 and i was not aware of the features and functions of the phone. But after going through the reviews I came across duo effects but couldn't use it In my phone . Is there any way to troubleshoot the depth sensor or even check whether it's working or not so that even I can enjoy the benefits.
Can anyone please help me..??
snack.viru said:
Guys I ve just got a used HTC ONE M8 and i was not aware of the features and functions of the phone. But after going through the reviews I came across duo effects but couldn't use it In my phone . Is there any way to troubleshoot the depth sensor or even check whether it's working or not so that even I can enjoy the benefits.
Can anyone please help me..??
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Check out the below article, explains the functions and features.
What is it you're trying to do exactly and what happens?
http://www.htc.com/uk/support/htc-one-m8/howto/473767.html
Actually it is just saying that "duo effects is unavailable for this image"
For every image I take.
I know what are the procedure to take photos for duo effects so thr is no problem in that.
Duo effects are not compatible with manual camera settings. Its likely that you changed some minor & inconspicuous thing that's preventing you from applying duo effects.
Try the following:
- Clear the camera app settings.
- Make sure you don't change any setting, not even the flash.
- Make sure your fingers aren't blocking the depth sensor, and that its clean from greese (a simple wipe will do)
- Test drive the camera and the gallery for duo effects.
Cheers
shirreer said:
Duo effects are not compatible with manual camera settings. Its likely that you changed some minor & inconspicuous thing that's preventing you from applying duo effects.
Try the following:
- Clear the camera app settings.
- Make sure you don't change any setting, not even the flash.
- Make sure your fingers aren't blocking the depth sensor, and that its clean from greese (a simple wipe will do)
- Test drive the camera and the gallery for duo effects.
Cheers
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Ya I did everything said above but it's not working.
I guess it's a hardware problem :crying:
Download an app called HTC Guide. It has diagnostics and other features. Might help figure it out.
Some pictures I've taken say the same thing. Not sure what causes it.
theandies said:
Download an app called HTC Guide. It has diagnostics and other features. Might help figure it out.
Some pictures I've taken say the same thing. Not sure what causes it.
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Ya I have checked it out..
It has diagnostics for all the sensors but the depth sensor.
snack.viru said:
Ya I did everything said above but it's not working.
I guess it's a hardware problem :crying:
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We're still not ruling out the software side. So, next step: clear data + cache for Gallery, since its responsible for using the depth sensor data to apply effects. Then, when that fails, you still have the tedious task of hard resetting. Then its either a bad rom flash or hardware fault
snack.viru said:
Ya I have checked it out..
It has diagnostics for all the sensors but the depth sensor.
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What about resetting the camera app settings to default?
The option is on the settings menu when in the camera app itself. Do that then just open the camera and take a normal photo without changing any settings and try editing it from the gallery app.
These options need to be set so that duo effects can be used:
Scene Auto
Flash Off
Filters None
Aspect ratio Wide 16:9
Zooming Zoom slider should be at the minimum zoom level.
Continuous shooting Not supported
gsmyth said:
What about resetting the camera app settings to default?
The option is on the settings menu when in the camera app itself. Do that then just open the camera and take a normal photo without changing any settings and try editing it from the gallery app.
These options need to be set so that duo effects can be used:
Scene Auto
Flash Off
Filters None
Aspect ratio Wide 16:9
Zooming Zoom slider should be at the minimum zoom level.
Continuous shooting Not supported
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done everything
snack.viru said:
done everything
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you're not alone,i too am having this problem after updating the gallery app from the play store..If I take photos i get the duo effects unavailable for this image..If I roll back the gallery update to default by uninstalling the updates i can add the effects to the picture i took so the duo sensor is working..But when I install the updates back to the gallery app no new photos can work with duo effects..
Did you get this resolved? If so,how?
Fixed mine.
BrianBaker said:
you're not alone,i too am having this problem after updating the gallery app from the play store..If I take photos i get the duo effects unavailable for this image..If I roll back the gallery update to default by uninstalling the updates i can add the effects to the picture i took so the duo sensor is working..But when I install the updates back to the gallery app no new photos can work with duo effects..
Did you get this resolved? If so,how?
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I got mine fixed just now. I had done everything previously as suggested without luck.
I had to go in to setup then apps then the gallery. I cleared cache and uninstalled updates. My gut feeling is that it was a gallery update that broke it.
Good luck,
Scott
sbaldwin243 said:
I got mine fixed just now. I had done everything previously as suggested without luck.
I had to go in to setup then apps then the gallery. I cleared cache and uninstalled updates. My gut feeling is that it was a gallery update that broke it.
Good luck,
Scott
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Well yeah that works but you're missing out on any of the latest features and rolled your gallery back to stock from March or April. There have been features added between then and now.. Such as the slider for uFocus
BrianBaker said:
Well yeah that works but you're missing out on any of the latest features and rolled your gallery back to stock from March or April. There have been features added between then and now.. Such as the slider for uFocus
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You're right. I'm new to this phone from the M7. I just switched carriers. I re-installed the gallery update and the Duo functions still work. I'm not sure what happened to my phone before then but it seems good now.
It's only a little over a week old.
Scott
sbaldwin243 said:
You're right. I'm new to this phone from the M7. I just switched carriers. I re-installed the gallery update and the Duo functions still work. I'm not sure what happened to my phone before then but it seems good now.
It's only a little over a week old.
Scott
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It'll work on pictures already taken after the update.. But try a new picture and see what you get when trying a duo effect

Camera Lens

Hi guys,
Is there anyway to get the back camera lens replacement in India? If I switch it with any other lens like my old phones will it work?
The camera quality is horrible, to that of a 3 megapixel camera and it's all because I have so many scratches on the lens :crying:
Thanks for your reply
Just took this picture from it, that's not it used to look before.
Running beanstalk 6.0 btw
syedkhalil.33 said:
Just took this picture from it, that's not it used to look before.
Running beanstalk 6.0 btw
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Install this ASUS camera:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/zenui-asus-computer-inc/camera-zenui-asus-computer-inc-2/
Go to settings and disable "optimizations"
Check and compare quality.
blazzer12 said:
Install this ASUS camera:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/zenui-asus-computer-inc/camera-zenui-asus-computer-inc-2/
Go to settings and disable "optimizations"
Check and compare quality.
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It's a bit better but still really grainy anything else I can try out?
syedkhalil.33 said:
It's a bit better but still really grainy anything else I can try out?
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Nothing other than going back to Stock.
blazzer12 said:
Nothing other than going back to Stock.
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Is it an internal or hardware problem?
syedkhalil.33 said:
Is it an internal or hardware problem?
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Only STOCK ROM knows how to 'talk' to the camera properly. CM based ROMs cannot. It's that simple. If camera quality is really important there is no alternative other than using stock ROM.

Front camera takes blurry pictures.

How to fix front camera blurry and highly beautified pictures. Is it a hardware problem or a software ? How to fix it.
Mine has no issues with feont camera, check your settings
anmol0786 said:
How to fix front camera blurry and highly beautified pictures. Is it a hardware problem or a software ? How to fix it.
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Try the following and see if it helps:
Make sure the phone is up to date on the firmware in case if there is/was any updates (and fixes).
Check your settings in the camera app
Make sure that your front facing camera isn't covered or dirty. If the camera lens has smudges, something covering it or scratches on it this can impact the picture quality.
If you want to rule out software issues (try the other suggestions first as a time saver) try a Factory Data Reset. You may need to set up everything again, but this will help resolve any software issues.

After Samsung update today, Gcam stopped working????

Hi,
For some reason, got an update from samsung this morning, latest One UI 2.5.
After updating my Gcam stopped working, tried several different apps but
still stops and closes when opened. Any ideas???
Ken
That's a little concerning. Can you download Camera2 API Probe from the Play store and see if the camera still supports RAW capture?
Also try this specific gcam to see if it works for you https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/NGCam_7.4.104-v1.4_snapcam.apk
hi
Hi,
Thanks, I'll try it.
beserker15 said:
That's a little concerning. Can you download Camera2 API Probe from the Play store and see if the camera still supports RAW capture?
Also try this specific gcam to see if it works for you https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/NGCam_7.4.104-v1.4_snapcam.apk
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Ok,
Tried your Gcam, same not working, closes when opened. I was using the latest UltraGcam for quite a while now.
Ken
Please download the Camera API2 Probe app and take a screenshot of what it says. I've attached what mine says and I'm still on the July release before OneUI 2.5.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airbeat.device.inspector
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beserker15 said:
please download the camera api2 probe app and take a screenshot of what it says. I've attached what mine says and i'm still on the july release before oneui 2.5.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airbeat.device.inspector
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Strange, your screenshot looks like mine so camera api2 hasn't changed? Hmm, how about trying a gcam version that doesn't work for me on the old update.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/MGC_7.4_v1.0f_TlnNeun.apk
Ok,
Thanks, I'll try it tomorrow. I've been trying different developers versions to see if I get lucky.
Samsung must have done something in the 2.5 update to OneUi that caused it for me.
Read This
kenfb1 said:
Ok,
Thanks, I'll try it tomorrow. I've been trying different developers versions to see if I get lucky.
Samsung must have done something in the 2.5 update to OneUi that caused it for me.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Galaxy_S20...working_gcam_ports_for_the_s20_ultra_running/
Haha yeah I've been trying to get people on that reddit thread to try things as well. It seems a person in the Note 20 Ultra thread confirmed this version works. Can you try? https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/HyperCam-RaizenA-10.apk
Ok,
I'll try
Ok,
Tried HyperCam, it actually opened for a while, I went into setting to
change a few things and bam, closed and never opened after that!!!
kenfb1 said:
Ok,
Tried HyperCam, it actually opened for a while, I went into setting to
change a few things and bam, closed and never opened after that!!!
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Lol clearing data for the app should get it working again. Bigger question though is do you remember which options you changed that broke it?
Hi,
Nope, maybe reinstall later and try again,
Ken
beserker15 said:
Lol clearing data for the app should get it working again. Bigger question though is do you remember which options you changed that broke it?
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So I tried Hypercam. When I switched to the telephoto it completed crashed. Wipe data and got everything back. Front-facing camera just hangs.
I spent a good amount of time yesterday trying different GCam versions. Some partially worked, namely some HyperCam versions and TrCamera versions. Couldn't seem to get the front camera working on any versions, however. No matter what RAW and Viewfinder format I chose, the front camera would either hang, or cause the app to crash. I rooted through as many settings as I could think to change around to get the front camera working, but nothing was working for me. So I would imagine that the versions that are closing immediately may have some sort of front camera configuration that is now not playing nice after the 2.5 update.
Definitely very strange, hoping a dev can nail this down, because I have been trying to use Samsung's camera app and, boy it's just not comparable to GCam, especially the front camera.
mstras said:
So I tried Hypercam. When I switched to the telephoto it completed crashed. Wipe data and got everything back. Front-facing camera just hangs.
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xDMONEYx said:
I spent a good amount of time yesterday trying different GCam versions. Some partially worked, namely some HyperCam versions and TrCamera versions. Couldn't seem to get the front camera working on any versions, however. No matter what RAW and Viewfinder typing I chose, the front camera would either hang, or cause the app to crash. I rooted through as many settings as I could think to change around to get the front camera working, but nothing was working for me. So I would imagine that the versions that are closing immediately may have some sort of front camera configuration that is now not playing nice after the 2.5 update.
Definitely very strange, hoping a dev can nail this down, because I have been trying to use Samsung's camera app and, boy it's just not comparable to GCam, especially the front camera.
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That's actually very helpful. Can you guys download the Camera API2 Probe app and post screenshots of what it says for Camera ID 1 and ID 3? This is mine for my Camera ID 1 on the older build.
beserker15 said:
That's actually very helpful. Can you guys download the Camera API2 Probe app and post screenshots of what it says for Camera ID 1 and ID 3? This is mine for my Camera ID 1 on the older build.
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I have attached the camera info.
It looks like the front facing camera is not giving RAW.
Also since I didn't mention it previously I am using a Snapdragon USA unlocked S20
beserker15 said:
That's actually very helpful. Can you guys download the Camera API2 Probe app and post screenshots of what it says for Camera ID 1 and ID 3? This is mine for my Camera ID 1 on the older build.
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Looks like both those IDs on the update don't allow RAW capture. That must be part of the problem. Do you know if it is fixable?
mstras said:
I have attached the camera info.
It looks like the front facing camera is not giving RAW.
Also since I didn't mention it previously I am using a Snapdragon USA unlocked S20
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xDMONEYx said:
Looks like both those IDs on the update don't allow RAW capture. That must be part of the problem. Do you know if it is fixable?
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Thanks guys. Super useful info. I don't know if it's fixable but I'm passing the info to the gcam testing group that I'm in so hopefully one of the devs will see and know what to do about it.

General default camera so much better then Gcam my review

ok let me start custom roms blow stock out of the water but the only thing that made me go back to stock was the camera app , in my opinion gcam struggles to focus I do consider myself a a photography pro , that being said , i love the performance of the customs roms overstock , hands down, but the default camera is the deal breaker in my opinion, g-cam struggles to focus , especially in macro mode , I do hope some one port the ANX camera to a custom rom ... just my 2 cents and I tried them all Gcam / configs so save your breath...
I agree, the stock cam is just better, more convenient and faster imo. Luckily for me I dont care much about photos.
Sorry I got that wrong.
jefffrom said:
ok let me start custom roms blow stock out of the water but the only thing that made me go back to stock was the camera app , in my opinion gcam struggles to focus I do consider myself a a photography pro , that being said , i love the performance of the customs roms overstock , hands down, but the default camera is the deal breaker in my opinion, g-cam struggles to focus , especially in macro mode , I do hope some one port the ANX camera to a custom rom ... just my 2 cents and I tried them all Gcam / configs so save your breath...
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It's true, thanks to a user of this forum that I don't remember the name I was able to use the Gcam for normal and night photos but the macros are still a problem.
Another thing that is making me think about going back to Stock ROM is that there is no support and continuity of updates.
I really love the stock camera too. But for Macros or really close photos it can't focus could you give me a tip, to improve it.
Does any custom rom support the stock camera app?
ANX camera version 202 support our phone with Android 11
AndroZeek said:
ANX camera version 202 support our phone with Android 11
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Link please
jefffrom said:
Link please
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204 version is working ok.
ANXCamera - pling.com
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ptr21 said:
204 version is working ok.
ANXCamera - pling.com
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Even the macro?
I looked at the link but don't understand how to install.
pegasoc said:
Even the macro?
I looked at the link but don't understand how to install.
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Yes
pegasoc said:
Even the macro?
I looked at the link but don't understand how to install.
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Find files sections "Files(32)"
Download the last, 204 version
Install with magisk
First couple of times opening camera gives error, but not to worry, try again.
ptr21 said:
204 version is working ok.
ANXCamera - pling.com
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Does taking videos work for you? I can only take pics.
ptr21 said:
Find files sections "Files(32)"
Download the last, 204 version
Install with magisk
First couple of times opening camera gives error, but not to worry, try again.
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Hi,
right after taking the picture the app closes, the picture is saved but every time I have to reopen the app. If I take a photo in night mode the app closes and the photo is not saved.
I also have Gcam installed can there be a conflict?
sn00x said:
Does taking videos work for you? I can only take pics.
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Apparently it looks like the video is being made but I don't understand where it is being saved.
sn00x said:
Does taking videos work for you? I can only take pics.
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Video is working only in 1080p 60fps mode.
pegasoc said:
Hi,
right after taking the picture the app closes, the picture is saved but every time I have to reopen the app. If I take a photo in night mode the app closes and the photo is not saved.
I also have Gcam installed can there be a conflict?
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Can't tell.
Maybe it depends also on custom rom, what is installed.
I'm on Syberia OS. Night mode is working ok.
ptr21 said:
Can't tell.
Maybe it depends also on custom rom, what is installed.
I'm on Syberia OS. Night mode is working ok.
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I too use Syberia v. 4.8 September 22, 2021
ptr21 said:
Video is working only in 1080p 60fps mode.
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Thank you. After switching from 30fps to 60fps the video was indeed stored correctly!

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