Anyone with this issue? I remember having a similar problem with my HD2 to begin with.
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Just checked and I've got it aswell, never noticed before. It's been reported a lot on the G S2, hopefully an update will sort it.
Cheers. As long as its not just mine I wont return it and, like you, will hope for an update to fix it.
Bit annoyed my last two mobiles have had this issue though, how difficult can it be to release a flagship phone without a simple problem like this?
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Anyone with this issue? I remember having a similar problem with my HD2 to begin with.
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I've always had exactly the same thing on my SGS. I only see it on indoor shots, or low light outdoors.
Edit: A little Googling turns up some additional info. HTC says SW problem. Also an indication it's on many devices and due to white balance adjustment.
http://www.gsmarena.com/a_hardware_fault_causes_htc_hd2_*pink*_camera_issues_confirmed-news-1276.php
http://pocketnow.com/thought/clarification-the-pink-spot-syndrome
nah, DHD had the same issue
I have this on my SGS2 as well...
Yep, me!
Still in doubt about returning the device:
My first post here, so can not yet post direct links to a few examples I have. Maybe it works like this, if you copy paste these in your browser:
dl.dropbox.com/u/17340224/2011-05-16%2023.14.19.jpg
dl.dropbox.com/u/17340224/2011-05-13%2017.23.23.jpg
dl.dropbox.com/u/17340224/2011-05-14%2011.40.15.jpg
dl.dropbox.com/u/17340224/2011-05-16%2023.07.08.jpg
I really wanted to share these examples...
Yep have it too, think everyone does...
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Yep have it too, think everyone does...
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Ok so how abouth this now?
IS this a software problem or hardware?
No need to return for this?
It is not a hardware fault, it is a restriction in the lens.
Most of the leading manufacturers have this as they use the same system in constructing the lens.
The only way is by having a software update.
The HTC HD & HD2 had it bad and although not entirely cured a software fix lowered a lot of the issue.
Samsung are aware of it and hopefully we should see some sort of 'makeup' to correct the problem.
As already mentioned the only time you will notice it is indoors on a plain light coloured wall.
When outside the sensor is not working so hard as there is a lot more light, as such it is then hardly if any noticed.
You can lower it yourself as a temporary step by going into the phones settings:-
Settings/Display/Background Effect/ and select Movie.
It dampens down the colours and as such washes out the strength of the pink.
Hate to say it, but restrictions in the lens are hardware. Hardware is essentially anything not software related and although software can mitigate or amplify hardware problems, the root cause is a physical characteristic beyond the 1s and 0s of the firmware.
Question is, what did you guys do about it? I had one device without the issue (but was returned due to screen problems) and now I have a new device with the issue.
I'm thinking about returning this one too, but am undecided. What do you guys say?
Samsung Galaxy S2 Pink Spot Camera
Hi guys,
I just bought SGS2 a week ago and replaced once. Unfortunately the problem is still there on current replaced phone. Isn't this too coincidence to get the replaced phone with the same problems? First thought was a hardware problem, but now it seems like some kind of software issue in SGS2?
I have browse around and found here. Felt undecided now like Quist, still thinking whether want to return it to shop or just keep it, or change it to other phone/brand.
Thanks!
Apparently this problem is resolved to an extent in the new KE7 firmware if the (unofficial) release notes are to be believed.
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Apparently this problem is resolved to an extent in the new KE7 firmware if the (unofficial) release notes are to be believed.
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Hi amuneer,
I got my SGS2 set with latest preloaded KE7 version. Do you means I need to flash it using that unofficial KE7 version to solve the pink spot issue? I saw many SGS2 users who flash their phone with that version got a lot of problems. Sounds unstable to me.
KE7 didn't help at all for me.
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no improvements here either! same red circle with ke7
Hi guys, I'm going to get my SGS2 replacement for the 3rd times now, because i saw someone posted that he don't have pink spot on his SGS2 camera. Let see whether that was a coincidence received manufacturer defective set or really a hardware/software issue behind SGS2. Wish me Good Luck!
Update: Got my 3rd replacement SGS2 on my hand. The answer is all SGS2 100% having the same Pink Spot problem. No update, no news, and no solution yet. I think I will keep the phone and see what Samsung says...
On the phone I had that didn't have it, I went back and reviewed all the pics I kept in similar lighting situations and instead of a pink tint in the middle with a greenish tint towards the edges, it had a pinkish tint towards the edges and a green tint in the middle. I saw the same green spot phenomenon on one of the other units I planned to switch to.
Seems to me that the optics on the SGSII aren't all that hot and the white-balance algorithm uses an average across the whole screen, meaning that if there are any variations in the lens (highly likely) will give it a mottled green/pink appearance.
If anyone can confirm they have neither, it would be wonderful. Still trying to decide if I'm going to DOA my latest unit - have two more days to decide.
me too...
10char10char
Me too, only noticeable when facing a white background.
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i'm on my 3rd evo with camera problems. first one was taking green pics, 2nd one had blotchy looking pictures on the left hand side (cameras weren't even close to being centered), and now in the middle of the day, bright and sunny out with no cover my pictures come out really dark.
is this normal? i haven't played with the settings at all on the camera. i'm ready to throw in the towel but am past my 30 days.
here's some pictures that i took today:
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Can you see the vulture? this is in broad daylight, hot as hell outside, sunny florida! and that is a wood fence, not a peach one.
can you see him now?
and this was taken at my friends house.... even though my friend wishes it was, his grass is no where near this green.
Check your settings > Image adjustments. You can adjust the exposure there. Also check your settings > ISO. I took mine off of Automatic and put it on 200 for outdoor shooting. Seems to work pretty well.
Finally check the magic wand and make sure that No Effect is selected.
I have the same problem. And I tried all the image adjustments. I called Sprint about it last night and they said it's the first they've heard of it, even though I've seen other people here complain about it.
They gave me a ticket number and told me to take it into a store.
I sent an email to HTC about it the other day and I have yet to get a response.
It's a problem. I have an email from HTC claiming that I'm far from the only one with this problem and it effects ALL EVO 3ds. It is a software issue they are working on but no ETA on a fix. Because of this, Sprint is allowing me to return my phone today with no restocking fee and I can get the photon next week and have a new 30 days to try that rather than take the EVO 3d back and then be stuck with the next phone since they only do the 30 day swap once....
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It's a problem. I have an email from HTC claiming that I'm far from the only one with this problem and it effects ALL EVO 3ds. It is a software issue they are working on but no ETA on a fix. Because of this, Sprint is allowing me to return my phone today with no restocking fee and I can get the photon next week and have a new 30 days to try that rather than take the EVO 3d back and then be stuck with the next phone since they only do the 30 day swap once....
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So I guess it's not the first Sprint has heard of it. HTC told you it was a software problem? So I guess it wouldn't make sense for me to take it in. I'm outside of my 30 days so I guess I'll just wait until HTC comes up with a fix. The only thing I'm worried about is the fix will come after we have s-off and they will sneak something in to fix that if ya know what I mean.
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...and it effects ALL EVO 3ds.
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I'm not having the issue so the potential may be there but it is not affecting all EVO 3Ds.
Have you tried using another camera app like Vignette to see if you still have the same issue? I know that the other camera apps can't take 3D pics but they still work for 2D pics.
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I'm not having the issue so the potential may be there but it is not affecting all EVO 3Ds.
Have you tried using another camera app like Vignette to see if you still have the same issue? I know that the other camera apps can't take 3D pics but they still work for 2D pics.
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I'm just going off what they told me...I'm hheaded to sprint not to turn the phone in...good thing is if I don't like the photon, I can always come back to the EVO. Just hope they fix this issue and the black screen issue where the phone is still on but screen won't come on. My 3rd 3d and they all suffered the same exact issues. Could be bad batches just in my region. Who knows.
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I'm just going off what they told me...I'm hheaded to sprint not to turn the phone in...good thing is if I don't like the photon, I can always come back to the EVO. Just hope they fix this issue and the black screen issue where the phone is still on but screen won't come on. My 3rd 3d and they all suffered the same exact issues. Could be bad batches just in my region. Who knows.
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I had he black screen issue with my 2nd one.
Do you mind fowarding me a copy of that email? I'm going to ditch this phone if I can until HTC gets it sorted out. Might even take it back today and see what they say about it.
Oh yeah... My email is [email protected]
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let's all return our evos!
I e-mailed HTC about this issue and this was their response:
I understand you have a green tint on your pictures that were taken with your EVO 3D. HTC is aware of this and we are working toward a resolution. However, we do not have an ETA of when this would be resolved. You may clear the data from the camera application. This may help resolve the issue. This may be done by tapping Menu from the home screen then tap on Settings> Applications> Manage Applications> All Tab> Camera> Clear Data. When you clear the data from the application, this does not delete information saved on the SD card. It will reset any settings you have changed within the application. Once this process is complete, power off your device and power it on. Once the device has powered on test your camera application. If the issue is not resolved, rest assured that we are working toward a resolution. You may check htc.com or twitter.com/htc for update information as it becomes available.
great so who knows if it'll ever be fixed. i seriously thought the problem was fixed after i got this 3rd phone and then it starts showing up yesterday. i miss so many good pics of my 1 year old son cause of this.
A.Priori said:
let's all return our evos!
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Lol no.
I haven't really had any problems with my camera. If you have a green tint, try adjusting the white balance.
ajones7279 said:
Lol no.
I haven't really had any problems with my camera. If you have a green tint, try adjusting the white balance.
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I actually spoke with them on the phone about it too. There are different levels of this issue. Some get green tint on every picture whether they use flash or not, some as in my case just get it when they use the flash. We went through all of the adjustments and nothing worked. They assured me that it was an issue that they were very aware of and that they were working on a fix, just couldn't give an ETA.
I bought my Galaxy S2 week ago on United States, but it's imported I don't know where.
I got it today, and when I tried setup it the touchscreen problem started.
I don't touch on screen but it "auto" click on middle left of screen, so, it's impossible use.
I tried restore to factory and no lucky to fix it.
When i put the S2 on charge ou USB cable connected on computer, the touchscreen "auto" click stop, but if i remove the cable connected, it return.
Anyone know why this? I can't return to EUA to change and need know if is software issue ou hardware.
Can I call to samsung on Brazil and ask about it to change or fix the problem? I need pay?
It's a new phone, I need fix this with Samsung or w/e...
im sorry to say, but it seems hardware problem. u want to take it samsung repair centre.
It's really weird... I tried update the firmware but still the same problem...
Anyone think they need change the smartphone or it's simple to fix on authorized of samsung?
Adolfops said:
It's really weird... I tried update the firmware but still the same problem...
Anyone think they need change the smartphone or it's simple to fix on authorized of samsung?
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Start listening if you ask questions. In this case: start reading. Drreality already gave you a good answer.
Second, drreality.
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Start listening if you ask questions. In this case: start reading. Drreality already gave you a good answer.
Second, drreality.
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He said to send Samsung Repair Center, so, they can fix it on my phone or give me another new phone, my question is different, troll.
Adolfops said:
He said to send Samsung Repair Center, so, they can fix it on my phone or give me another new phone, my question is different, troll.
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He wasn't trolling he just stated that you completely ignored the most logical answer you're going to get and if you ask a question listen to the answers.
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Before you turn it in; dial *#0*#
Then run the 'touch-test'. So you can diagnose whether it's the screen itself!
If problem persists; still return to Samsung!
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BryanNL said:
Before you turn it in; dial *#0*#
Then run the 'touch-test'. So you can diagnose whether it's the screen itself!
If problem persists; still return to Samsung!
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Yeah, the touch test keep clicking in the same location :\
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Yeah, the touch test keep clicking in the same location :\
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Best is to turn it in mate. For service. Glad to see the test worked.
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Same Problem
hello, I'm facing the same problem, i bought my s2 a month ago with 1 year warranty, i faced strange issue, i was using the phone as a WiFi hotspot, then left it on the table and went to sleep, i wake up and the screen isn't responding, then i noticed a crack in the upper right of the screen, i know warranties exclude broken screens and damages caused by improper usage, although that i didn't cause the crack of the screen(no one would believe that) i went online and bought a replacement, it arrived 2 weeks later, i went online and checked on how to replace it, i did all the procedures and replaced the screen and everything went well and i got the phone functional again, but the screen went crazy with auto touches in the middle of the screen i tried everything possible by software and hardware, anyways i realized it has nothing to do with software, then by hardware i checked everything and all was right, any possible solution other than Samsung repair center?
did you solve it ? and how ?
because i think i have the same problem
i formatted everything like it was a new phone, same thing.
see the screenshots:
btw i enabled "show pointer" in developer options to see the touches,
as you see, all the touches is in the same exact column:
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I just got my new replacement prime today. I do not have any light leakage, gps, wifi, bluetooth, docking, serial # or dead pixel issues. It looks like they final got the issue worked out in the new primes.
how long did they have it?
they should offer us loaners, or a "once you receive the new one, mail us back your old one" type situation.
What does the serial number start with?
shep211 said:
I just got my new replacement prime today. I do not have any light leakage, gps, wifi, bluetooth, docking, serial # or dead pixel issues. It looks like they final got the issue worked out in the new primes.
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I've had one those non-issue TPs since early January
x2 to curiousity of the serial number? What issues did you have prior to repair?
shep211 said:
I just got my new replacement prime today. I do not have any light leakage, gps, wifi, bluetooth, docking, serial # or dead pixel issues. It looks like they final got the issue worked out in the new primes.
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Great news to hear. I'm sure the doubters will come asking you to do extensive testing and make vids as proof. Then once it is proved, they'll say you not testing right or make some other kind of excuse. Lol
So this is a new C serial number series device?
shep211 said:
I just got my new replacement prime today. I do not have any light leakage, gps, wifi, bluetooth, docking, serial # or dead pixel issues. It looks like they final got the issue worked out in the new primes.
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Do you notice anything different visually or firmware wise? Did they load ICS on it? Can also take screenshot of GPS.
No disrespect meant to the OP, but I've seen a number of these threads pop up, only to have the OPs come back in a day or two saying they were wrong - at least about the WiFi, BT and GPS problems, which exist on all Primes. It's almost always a classic case of a user trying to convince themselves that their new unit is perfect when it really isn't. I'd probably be guilty of it myself.
which serial number does it have? mine is also absolutely fine, no problems so far. S/N: BC
They have arrived..lmfao. To rain on the parade and blindly assume all devices are broke because theirs was. SMH
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No disrespect meant to the OP, but I've seen a number of these threads pop up, only to have the OPs come back in a day or two saying they were wrong - at least about the WiFi, BT and GPS problems, which exist on all Primes. It's almost always a classic case of a user trying to convince themselves that their new unit is perfect when it really isn't. I'd probably be guilty of it myself.
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as i said, i don't really have any problems so far. bought mine a week ago. ok, GPS is not good, but there's worse... (I9000 anyone?).
Wifi and BT is not an issue for me. Works as intend.
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They have arrived..lmfao. To rain on the parade and blindly assume all devices are broke because theirs was. SMH
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Sorry to annoy you, but it's true. Issues like light bleed, dead/stuck pixels, the glass separating from the display, etc. are legitimate reasons to exchange your Prime. However, the GPS, WiFi, and BT issues exist on all Primes - some just don't recognize their shortcomings based on their use cases.
Seriously, even Asus themselves came out and essentially said the GPS sucks, removed it from their advertising, and removed the shortcut to it in ICS, yet we still have people claiming a simple swap of Primes fixed their GPS issues. It's comical.
I just got a prime yesterday with the serial starting with CC. Didn't get a chance to fully test everything but I did notice very minimal bleeding on the bottom. It was loaded with honeycomb.
Yep. . . I have a BCOKAS serial number unit that has . . .
- No detectable light bleed on the screen
- No dead or stuck pixels
- Streams to Bluetooth over WIFI with no problems
- Has WIFI speeds and sensitivity that is identical to my Galaxy S2
- Has functional (though weak) GPS. (i.e. It will lock and generally stay locked even in a moving car if it is on the dash and has a good view of the sky).
This unit was purchased 1 week ago at a Best Buy in Duluth, MN. Having said all that, I do get concerned by all the reports of bad units. . .I keep wondering when mine is going to fail!
Do you have the latest update from Asus? The one with the GPS "fix" that messed up GPS.
nyijedi said:
Sorry to annoy you, but it's true. Issues like light bleed, dead/stuck pixels, the glass separating from the display, etc. are legitimate reasons to exchange your Prime. However, the GPS, WiFi, and BT issues exist on all Primes - some just don't recognize their shortcomings based on their use cases.
Seriously, even Asus themselves came out and essentially said the GPS sucks, removed it from their advertising, and removed the shortcut to it in ICS, yet we still have people claiming a simple swap of Primes fixed their GPS issues. It's comical.
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First off, I am not certain at all that EVERY prime have WIFI/BT issues. The BT and WIFI performance of my Prime and my Galaxy S2 have been nearly identical in every scenario I have tested. I will agree, that even the best of them have a weak GPS signal . . .
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Do you have the latest update from Asus? The one with the GPS "fix" that messed up GPS.
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Yep. . . running 9.4.2.11 GPS version v6.9.13
nyijedi said:
Sorry to annoy you, but it's true. Issues like light bleed, dead/stuck pixels, the glass separating from the display, etc. are legitimate reasons to exchange your Prime. However, the GPS, WiFi, and BT issues exist on all Primes - some just don't recognize their shortcomings based on their use cases.
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Where can i get this Information? It doesn't seem to affect my device so i'm a little confused.
Out answer like the 4th time's a charm. After going through 3 primes ordered online, a local store finally got some in and it was my lucky day. Theres a little bit of backlight bleed but its minimal and nothing I'm gonna fuss about considering how many primes I've bought and returned forty other issues, the wifi is good, ics seems solid, just hoping I dont jinx myself by posting this here on xda.
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Where can i get this Information? It doesn't seem to affect my device so i'm a little confused.
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There are countless threads including a huge amount of test data showing these problems. A search for "WiFi" will point you to them.
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Do you have the latest update from Asus? The one with the GPS "fix" that messed up GPS.
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This needs to be answered every time it's stated: the latest update does NOT break GPS on every unit. I have three BC units (same hardware build, 0214) that have all been updated. Two have GPS that locks on outside within a minute and get as many as 12/14 satellites, and that can even lock indoors. I have one unit that takes 30 minutes or more to finally lock onto any satellites outdoors, and the most it's connected to at once is 5 satellites.
What's more interesting is: what's the variance here? I believe that the update breaks SOME units' GPS. The question is: what's different about those units?
Hi guys!
First of all, I need to ask, do I have yellow tint issue?:
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What's that? Glue or what? Pretty annoying!!
Thanks in advance!
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ye, thats the yellow tint, get it replaced under warranty asap.
Interesting, my local Sony place are now saying I will have to pay to get this issue corrected. Apparently it is now not a known issue.
My carrier, three UK, won't replace either as it has not broken down.
They acknowledged it is heat related, but my fault :-(
Really not happy now :'(
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are you rooted and do you have your bootloader unlocked?
because this might be their "excuse" for not repairing your phone at their own expense
Lord Takyon said:
Interesting, my local Sony place are now saying I will have to pay to get this issue corrected. Apparently it is now not a known issue.
My carrier, three UK, won't replace either as it has not broken down.
They acknowledged it is heat related, but my fault :-(
Really not happy now :'(
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UK warranty repairs are usually "repaired" by SBE, mine's on it's second trip to them for this problem (actually it's been lost somewhere, but that's another story) they have admitted to me that it's a known issue, confirmed by SONY (and there are enough websites with this info on it to back you up), so they're lying
Contact sbeglobalservice.com/uk/ directly..
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are you rooted and do you have your bootloader unlocked?
because this might be their "excuse" for not repairing your phone at their own expense
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Hmm, anyone sending their unit back should really full wipe, relock bootloader and install stock as a precaution
Mine has locked bootloader, and until a couple of days ago was not even rooted.
The exact phrase they used was 'you've obviously been operating it outside of the recommended temperature range'.
Obviously I asked how they knew this, no sensible reply was offered. They did however tell me to give it a ready every few minutes.
Next time I will request a chat with someone who has a clue.
Not happy with Sony or ThreeUK.
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Mine has locked bootloader, and until a couple of days ago was not even rooted.
The exact phrase they used was 'you've obviously been operating it outside of the recommended temperature range'.
Obviously I asked how they knew this, no sensible reply was offered. They did however tell me to give it a ready every few minutes.
Next time I will request a chat with someone who has a clue.
Not happy with Sony or ThreeUK.
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Haha, what an excuse "outside temperature range"..seriously? You live in the UK, not on the sun...
They -should- repair it for you, as they have done for many many others (I'm speaking globally, but I know there was UK people who got theirs repaired as well..)
Bootloader unlocked/locked or rooted/not rooted shouldn't make a difference, and until now it hasn't. There's just those idiots who work for Sony and your mobile provider who are uninformed, I would definitely try again if I were you.
Outside temperature huh?... in Middle East, outside temperature can range and go up between 47C to 50C...
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It's a defective scren.
I've used my Xperia S to the limit since it get unboxed and till now my screen is gorgeous. (even above 40º under heavy gaming stress test with maximum brightness)
Mine has it for the second time. Only got it back after the first time 2 weeks ago, took them about 3 weeks to fix it, and already its gone again? I love this phone I really do, but if it's gonna keep doing this I can't see myself keeping it, I refuse to use a knowingly defective product.
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Still not all of them fixed..?
Damn im gonna still wait for it..
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Luhccas-X10 said:
It's a defective scren.
I've used my Xperia S to the limit since it get unboxed and till now my screen is gorgeous. (even above 40º under heavy gaming stress test with maximum brightness)
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Has it been over 2 months? I was happy like u till week ago.
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Here, i have same problem.
But my xperia dont have warranty because is imported from europe...
Im from Brazil.
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Mine was fine for weeks, thought I'd escaped.
ThreeUK said it wasn't their problem as it was a manufacturing fault and not a breakdown. Ironically my earpiece speaker completely died earlier, reflash didn't help but carrier will replace the phone as it has broken down lol
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I've had a similar problem with T-Mobile ("you've had the phone for more than a week so it's not our problem and we won't replace it"). It went off to SME (or whatever they're called) who couldn't find a fault despite it being clearly visable to even the useless sap in the T-Mobile shop.
I rang Sony who said all they'd do is send it off to SME (or whatever they're called) like T-Mobile did but I'd have to sort the postage out, that was 2 months ago, I've not got round to doing it and frankly can't be arsed.
But yeah, you got the tint problem.
Does that tint problem ever go away for people, or does it remain forever? I guess it would get annoying, but in general it doesn't seem that bad?
Chocolate Columbo said:
Does that tint problem ever go away for people, or does it remain forever? I guess it would get annoying, but in general it doesn't seem that bad?
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Some people have reported, and I would concur, that it becomes less severe over time. I don't think it will ever completely vanish though.
I should add that half the battle is getting your brain not to notice it. Things like this get annoying because once you see it you can't stop noticing lol
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may I ask your build date (xxwxx) under the back cover.
I have heard that after an exact built date the problem is not apperarings
****! I was hoping that it wasnt yellow tint issue. Damn! Hate it! Now I have to get it repaired and be without it for weeks!!!! ARG! I HATE phones with defects!
It's pretty annoying when for example using xda app on phone and browsing with bright/white background.
But it gets very annoying when the phone gets about 40C, then I have this yellow **** all around the sides on the screen! Anyone els also have this? Why is it only showing when it gets about 40C? Is the yellow that appeares on the screen glue or is it just a defect screen?
Built date? Back? Many numbers there, whats the built date numbers?
SI, FCC ID, S/N, IC???
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Sikiduck said:
****! I was hoping that it wasnt yellow tint issue. Damn! Hate it! Now I have to get it repaired and be without it for weeks!!!! ARG! I HATE phones with defects!
It's pretty annoying when for example using xda app on phone and browsing with bright/white background.
But it gets very annoying when the phone gets about 40C, then I have this yellow **** all around the sides on the screen! Anyone els also have this? Why is it only showing when it gets about 40C? Is the yellow that appeares on the screen glue or is it just a defect screen?
Built date? Back? Many numbers there, whats the built date numbers?
SI, FCC ID, S/N, IC???
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Date is something like this:
12W08
The 12 means 2012, the 08 means week number. Yours may vary.
Also Hardware revision is a 4 letter code just above this, looks like AAAB
Phones are destined to have yellow spots are the "AA"s where "AA" is the first two digits of the code.
Hey Guys, trying to fix the green camera problem here, and I know 99% of people (who are most likely right) would tell me to RMA it to the destruction experts at Asus, but let's say there was reason to believe it wasn't the hardware rear camera piece with some degree of confidence. What I'm trying to do here is downgrade the camera firmware specifically. I was on .28, camera was on 0x9900 (I think, pretty sure not at home), do I downgraded via method, I'm back on HC yet camera firmware remains the same new version. Anyone know how to force a camera firmware flash/downgrade. I know it may very well be, and probably is a dead end but at this point my rear camera can't get any more broker. Thanks guys!
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shoot, sorry, mods please move to Transformer Prime General. Apologies
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It's a question, so the Q&A section fits perfectly. :cyclops:
Yea, in my early morning stupor I posted it in the Galaxy S2 forums before it was moved. Any ideas guys? I don't even think the camera firmware is appropriate for the ROM I have installed...was going to try various official prime roms til they match but if I could figure out how to force/trigger the camera firmware flash it'd be IMMENSELY helpful.
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Is the camera a common problem on the prime? I barely used mine but noticed since starting the CM10 nightlies that it stopped working. I only get a green & pink static display. I searched the relevant forum for a fix but found none. Is it likely the hardware?
VERY common problem. First thought to be a hardware problem I have reason to believe that A) The camera firmware is stored on the rear camera module (that is, if it were transplanted between 2 primes, one with HC and one with the latest .28 build, you'd see a camera firmware mismatch that follows the CAMERA, not the tablet) and B) I believe a seemingly good camera can behave badly either due to firmware mismatch between ROM and camera (that is, you update your tablet, but the camera rom update fails) OR, what I believe to be slightly more likely is that CERTAIN camera firmwares have this problem. What would be worse about this problem is that it would seem to have been CAUSED by Asus' updates, possibly as a result of updating the tablet but not the camera.
As of right now, I do not have enough proof to state the above definitively (but working on it). Here's what I know so far:
a) Downgrading to HC (8.8.3.33 I think) does NOT downgrade the camera firmware
b) I have discovered a command that I believe DOES update the firmware, yet it fails upon checking version numbers. See Below
# mv TF201-RS_M6Mo-0x9891.bin TF201-RS_M6Mo-0x9901.bin
mv TF201-RS_M6Mo-0x9891.bin TF201-RS_M6Mo-0x9901.bin
# /system/bin/isp_fw_update -isp
/system/bin/isp_fw_update -isp
Current camera isp version = TF201-0x9900
New camera isp ROM version = TF201-0x9891
Current camera isp version:TF201-0x9900
The camera isp ROM is older than current camera isp ROM
Exit camera isp FW update procedure
# PWD
PWD
PWD: not found
# pwd
pwd
/system/etc/firmware/camera
#
The first commands are me trying to fool the program by simply renaming the file, but you can see the result (this is on HC for WW ROM). Obviously I failed to fool it
There are more than a few tricks I mean to try. Ideally I'd like to decompile isp_fw_update so that it doesn't check version for downgrade. I've attached it here to see if anyone else can shed some light on the subject. I'm considering also hex-editing the camera firmware for the ROM (located in /system/etc/firmware/camera) that isp_fw_update looks at TO flash and editing the firmware number in the file. Wish me luck, and if anyone else can offer any help please jump in. I'll let you guys know what I find! (note, extract file from the zip, stupid xda uploader...)
EDIT: I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY DOWNGRADED THE FIRMWARE, YET PROBLEM REMAINS. I haven't given up yet though! Gonna try slowing working my way up the firmware flash trail again from here and see if I get lucky
Hope you can fix it. Me too got a green camera issue...
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Please let us know if this works because I have the problem as well. I was going to RMA but wanted to see it the next firmware fixes it just in case it is a software issue plus I don't use the camera all that often. If not I'm going to RMA.
FYI - I had a great experiance when I had to RMA because all the blacks on my display turned red. They fixed that and turnaround time was less than 2 weeks.
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Please let us know if this works because I have the problem as well. I was going to RMA but wanted to see it the next firmware fixes it just in case it is a software issue plus I don't use the camera all that often. If not I'm going to RMA.
FYI - I had a great experiance when I had to RMA because all the blacks on my display turned red. They fixed that and turnaround time was less than 2 weeks.
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Yea...regarding RMA, I've seen MORE than enough reports of both smashed, scratched primes as well as unnecessary motherboard replacements (which thanks to Asus' ****ty devs, breaks the unlock tool) to avoid that whole process. I've also heard of people having one thing fixed and another being broken. Honestly I can't bring myself to mail my tablet to those screw-ups having seen picture after picture of their "work". I'd do just about anything to get them to SELL me a working camera as I trust my own work 1000x more than the high-school drop-outs they've outsourced RMA to. Already e-mailed Tien asking if I could PURCHASE and PAY for a working camera module so I could fix it myself and he basically told me to screw myself. Awesome to know even when you're willing to work WITH a company to correct their mistakes they tell you to go to hell. Awesome.
Anyways, still trying my luck with firmware. Updated to .14, flashed camera firmware, still no luck Not finished trying yet though!
EDIT: Another good idea I have that I can't really try (at least not until parts start ending up on ebay) would be to swap in the camera for the TF700/TF300. I realize it might not work, but I figure the chances that it plugs into a standardized plug into the board is fairly high (high enough that I'd gamble on buying a camera module). As far as the firmware goes, there are a number of ways to go about handling that. I could easily unlock the device, never update from Asus again and it should never flash over the camera firmware. Another option would be to place the camera firmware for the TF700/300 in the same location as the normal firmware is in the TF201 and let it flash that file that way. I feel I've got a good enough handle on how firmware updating works (for the isp) that I can say with a good degree of confidence that would work.
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I'd do just about anything to get them to SELL me a working camera as I trust my own work 1000x more than the high-school drop-outs they've outsourced RMA to. Already e-mailed Tien asking if I could PURCHASE and PAY for a working camera module so I could fix it myself and he basically told me to screw myself.
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Please see this URL: http://asusparts.eu/Asus-04081-00060000
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Hope this helps.
Keep up the good work. I really think you are on something here. Thanks for persisting in finding your goal. If it wasn't for people like you we would probably be living in cave holes. Thanks again.
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Yea...regarding RMA, I've seen MORE than enough reports of both smashed, scratched primes as well as unnecessary motherboard replacements (which thanks to Asus' ****ty devs, breaks the unlock tool) to avoid that whole process. I've also heard of people having one thing fixed and another being broken. Honestly I can't bring myself to mail my tablet to those screw-ups having seen picture after picture of their "work". I'd do just about anything to get them to SELL me a working camera as I trust my own work 1000x more than the high-school drop-outs they've outsourced RMA to. Already e-mailed Tien asking if I could PURCHASE and PAY for a working camera module so I could fix it myself and he basically told me to screw myself. Awesome to know even when you're willing to work WITH a company to correct their mistakes they tell you to go to hell. Awesome.
Anyways, still trying my luck with firmware. Updated to .14, flashed camera firmware, still no luck Not finished trying yet though!
EDIT: Another good idea I have that I can't really try (at least not until parts start ending up on ebay) would be to swap in the camera for the TF700/TF300. I realize it might not work, but I figure the chances that it plugs into a standardized plug into the board is fairly high (high enough that I'd gamble on buying a camera module). As far as the firmware goes, there are a number of ways to go about handling that. I could easily unlock the device, never update from Asus again and it should never flash over the camera firmware. Another option would be to place the camera firmware for the TF700/300 in the same location as the normal firmware is in the TF201 and let it flash that file that way. I feel I've got a good enough handle on how firmware updating works (for the isp) that I can say with a good degree of confidence that would work.
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First time I sent my Prime in for several issues, it came back with an unknown serial number (changed mobo for no reason), adhesive / scratching / denting on the device, wifi not fixed. Then I sent it again, still unable to unlock.
All the money they spent fixing my Prime, they could have just given me a new one. Replaced screen 2x, replaced mobo, replaced casing, replaced camera, replaced wifi modules...
Useless people..