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Hi everybody, if someone could help me solving this issue, after upgrading to WM6, both cameras on my Herm100 did not work. (i even made a videocall to my other phone #, my Herm100 did receive the video but transmitted nothing)
the ugrade i used is the one one xda-developers: HTC_TyTN_ITA_3[1].54.258.2_102_6275_1.47.00.10_108.exe, following the procedures i've been reading on this site. I appreciate your work here and hope you could help me with this issue
newby_ita said:
Hi everybody, if someone could help me solving this issue, after upgrading to WM6, both cameras on my Herm100 did not work. (i even made a videocall to my other phone #, my Herm100 did receive the video but transmitted nothing)
the ugrade i used is the one one xda-developers: HTC_TyTN_ITA_3[1].54.258.2_102_6275_1.47.00.10_108.exe, following the procedures i've been reading on this site. I appreciate your work here and hope you could help me with this issue
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can you use the back camera to take normal pictures?
no, both cameras not working, i checked if the file camera.exe is missing but it's in the windows directory, the registry seems ok, when i exec the file camera.exe nothing happens.
I just updated my phone's details in signature
I have the same problem. It only appeared a week ago while I've been using Schaps 3.54b for couple of weeks now. My back camera is working after a soft reset, but both cameras go blind after starting a video call. The camera application loads okay but the screen is totally black except for the options and other HUD. If I push the on-screen button to go to picture gallery and close it then the back camera starts working again.
I just would like to get my video calling working again. It worked with this rom originally but now something has happened and I haven't installed many applications. Any ideas?
eldis said:
I have the same problem. It only appeared a week ago while I've been using Schaps 3.54b for couple of weeks now. My back camera is working after a soft reset, but both cameras go blind after starting a video call. The camera application loads okay but the screen is totally black except for the options and other HUD. If I push the on-screen button to go to picture gallery and close it then the back camera starts working again.
I just would like to get my video calling working again. It worked with this rom originally but now something has happened and I haven't installed many applications. Any ideas?
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this is your solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=316811
i guess my problem is in the software, both cameras wont work, not only the front one, neither the back one works, is it clear now?
newby_ita said:
i guess my problem is in the software, both cameras wont work, not only the front one, neither the back one works, is it clear now?
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I would try:
1. HR
2. installing a new ROM.
3. repair...
thanks for your reply
-HR does nothing since it did not work after installing a new ROM
-installing a new ROM could help, i did it indeed, the one that worked had a green screen in camera and i did not like it
-no repair is needed since it works
any other help, maybe some camera software to download?
-I copied files for camera from another working device but I could not replace the files in mine cause the files are READONLY, any suggestions?
I really appreciate your efforts, maybe my english is so bad that i did not explain it from the beginning.
this happened to me when i upgraded to wm6, both cameras would not work ie nothing happened when I pressed the camera button or the icon, anyway after hrs of messing around it still was`nt working, so I had enough and just left the phone switched off till the next day....So next day came I tried the phone again and to my suprise the camera now works I did nothing to it but leave it switched off till the next day, now someone tell me what thats all about. not had a problem since
newby_ita said:
thanks for your reply
-HR does nothing since it did not work after installing a new ROM
-installing a new ROM could help, i did it indeed, the one that worked had a green screen in camera and i did not like it
-no repair is needed since it works
any other help, maybe some camera software to download?
-I copied files for camera from another working device but I could not replace the files in mine cause the files are READONLY, any suggestions?
I really appreciate your efforts, maybe my english is so bad that i did not explain it from the beginning.
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sorry, didnt notice you tried it before.
to overwrite files use:
resco explorer or total commander(free)
ok, i tried using both but since the file are located in the ROM it's not possible to replace them. I think i'll have to downgrade to WM5.
newby_ita said:
ok, i tried using both but since the file are located in the ROM it's not possible to replace them. I think i'll have to downgrade to WM5.
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uncheck hidden files and system files.
I have replaced many ROM files with this method.
many users did it - resco will ask you for permission to replace the file.
Hi!,I have the same problem with the camera and videocall..
newby_ita,can you upload the files please?..thx
i have the files ready, i tried to put them in the upload directory but i had "permission denied", any suggestions? i quitted working with computers two years ago and maybe now i'm a bit rusty ;-)
is there a different password for uploadind? other than xda:xda ?????
files attached
Thx newby_ita for the files.
To copy to the pda use Resco Explorer and you don´t have any problem.
I downloaded the files and replaced in my tytn but the videocall isn´t work fine..i can´t send any image to the other phone..
But many thanks for the files again..
another idea....?
I've had the same problem since flashing to Black Satin in mid-July. No sign of life from either camera. Running the camera exe directly does literally nothing. Problem does not yield to:
- SR/HR
- Any ROM reflash, including old ROMS that definitely used to work.
- Radio flash etc
To be honest I've let it go, but might have another play at some point...
sim
As stated in the title. After I flashed the 2.3.3 official rom, the camera doesn't work...all I get is a 'unknown error' and ''Camera not available' error.
Any suggestions will be nice...
PS...I've restarted and re flashed many times to solve, no success.
I tried the EWJet Gingerbread Rom and I have a black screen whenever I switch on the Camera. I dont know what the problem might be !
i had the same problem with you yesterday, tried to restarts the phone but it doesn't help. but the the problem gone after a few times i restart the camera app, after phone complete making cache files - i think.
My only problem now is, how to get auto focus in HD video recording, i did'nt find any menu to enable this feature. I saw at a review topic that this feature is realy enabled
coolraz123 said:
I tried the EWJet Gingerbread Rom and I have a black screen whenever I switch on the Camera. I dont know what the problem might be !
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Exact same problem!
I think EW should update his modded ROM, because not only camera not working...
Lockscreen not working, home button not working and extreeeeeeeeeme lag!
He shouldn't just upload an incomplete ROM with lots of issues and ditch us poor users here fending for ourselves.
LegibleEel said:
As stated in the title. After I flashed the 2.3.3 official rom, the camera doesn't work...all I get is a 'unknown error' and ''Camera not available' error.
Any suggestions will be nice...
PS...I've restarted and re flashed many times to solve, no success.
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Try to format memory card.
ivan123 said:
Try to format memory card.
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I think it is SD card related as if you un-mount your SD card it works. Weird that its only affected some of us.
Formatting the SD card worked.
Thanks for the help guys.
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991442
It's related with 2.1 software, but who knows, maybe it helps you.
lipali said:
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991442
It's related with 2.1 software, but who knows, maybe it helps you.
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thanks for the link, but its for 2.1 so I don't think it will work on 2.3 The problem is fixed anyway.
thanks though
Weirdly the problem has come back to haunt me again :/
I've found out that other camera apps work perfectly for example 'vignette' It just seems to be SE camera app that's the problem...
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My ta Xperia X10 with the same problem, there is already a solution to this problem with the camera in the 2.3 version of android?
i have that problem too, im on wb 4.0.4 and the cam dont work. when open say "error unknow"
that error is for soft or my phone cam is damage?
Hi,
I have been having trouble with my camera for over a month now.
I have tried searching this forum and the net extensively to the best of my ability and hence, chose to start a thread to seek help with my trouble.
Suddenly, one morning, about a month back, when i started my camera, it didn't start and showed the message "Camera Failed" giving me the option of just clicking ok...
I tried restarting, factory reset, deleting cache etc, nothing worked..
Then, after a couple of days, it started showing that 'Force Close' message saying the android.app.camera has stopped working unexpectedly.
I upgraded the firmware to KG1 2.3.4, it stayed the same. Nothing changed.
Then, i rooted my phone a few days ago and loaded the camera mod by potatoman hoping that would help solve the problem.. Still, nothing has changed.
The Z device test shows both primary camera and secondary camera as 'X' meaning the hardware doesn't exist or is faulty. But when i try and make a video call, the secondary camera works fine.
I also tried some Cam to FW write code but it wont work as well.. It again gave force close msg only...
Is there any way to check whether there is a problem with my hardware or is this a firmware problem that can be fixed? I hate the thought of giving the phone to the Samsung Service Centre. Also, since i have now rooted the phone, i think i might have to buy some jig to reset some count.
Am very depressed as i love my phone and loved its camera and its been an age since i last used it..
Request help from anyone who can.
Thanks in advance.
have you tried updating it with SamsungApps?
also, try flashing cyanogenmod7 if that doesnt fix it nothing will as cyanogenmod uses its own code, not samsungs
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Thanks a lot for the prompt response..
I searched the cyanogenmod7 mod that you talked about. It sounds like it just isn't for novices like me.. I will still read through it extensively and try and install that..
As far as updating the camera with samsung apps is concerned, i didn't find any updates for the camera there..
Is there a specific way in which i can update the camera through the samsung apps?
themanufan said:
Hi,
I have been having trouble with my camera for over a month now.
I have tried searching this forum and the net extensively to the best of my ability and hence, chose to start a thread to seek help with my trouble.
Suddenly, one morning, about a month back, when i started my camera, it didn't start and showed the message "Camera Failed" giving me the option of just clicking ok...
I tried restarting, factory reset, deleting cache etc, nothing worked..
Then, after a couple of days, it started showing that 'Force Close' message saying the android.app.camera has stopped working unexpectedly.
I upgraded the firmware to KG1 2.3.4, it stayed the same. Nothing changed.
Then, i rooted my phone a few days ago and loaded the camera mod by potatoman hoping that would help solve the problem.. Still, nothing has changed.
The Z device test shows both primary camera and secondary camera as 'X' meaning the hardware doesn't exist or is faulty. But when i try and make a video call, the secondary camera works fine.
I also tried some Cam to FW write code but it wont work as well.. It again gave force close msg only...
Is there any way to check whether there is a problem with my hardware or is this a firmware problem that can be fixed? I hate the thought of giving the phone to the Samsung Service Centre. Also, since i have now rooted the phone, i think i might have to buy some jig to reset some count.
Am very depressed as i love my phone and loved its camera and its been an age since i last used it..
Request help from anyone who can.
Thanks in advance.
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Does it work with Third party apps from the MArket? like camera 360 and stuff......
If it does then may be the camera apk is corrupted in some way.
I would suggest you try to flash via ODIN your original firmware 2.3.3 from Intratech's Thread in the DeV section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=official+kernel and see if it fixes your problems and then flash 2.3.4
also as mentioned above you should have a camera firmware update in the samsung apps which you could try also
tfn said:
Does it work with Third party apps from the MArket? like camera 360 and stuff......
If it does then may be the camera apk is corrupted in some way.
I would suggest you try to flash via ODIN your original firmware 2.3.3 from Intratech's Thread in the DeV section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=official+kernel and see if it fixes your problems and then flash 2.3.4
also as mentioned above you should have a camera firmware update in the samsung apps which you could try also
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I have tried a number of third party apps from the market and none of them start...
All force close at start up..
I am trying to figure out how to get the samsung apps update for the camera.. Should i look for it through Kies or through the Samsung Apps app on the phone?
I will try flashing back to my original firmware tonight...
Hi,
i tried restoring my original firmware..
Still, no luck..
Has no one faced a similar problem to the one i am facing??
Can't believe this is happenin !!!
Haven't used my camera for over 45 days now..
Plz help..
Thanks in advance..
Hi,
Im also facing the exact same problem and it seems no one can help. Please let me know if you find any solution.
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To be honest if you have tried multiple different roms, done full wipes, tried different apps, the only answer left is a hardware or firmware problem.
And if the Samsung apps firmware updated doesn't do anything, then it may be broken
Best bet is to restore it to stock, clear your flash counter and send it back.
veyka said:
To be honest if you have tried multiple different roms, done full wipes, tried different apps, the only answer left is a hardware or firmware problem.
And if the Samsung apps firmware updated doesn't do anything, then it may be broken
Best bet is to restore it to stock, clear your flash counter and send it back.
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Well, i know that is the last resort.. Just wanna make sure i cant do it on my own cause sending it to Samsung would mean getting into an unnecessary haggle to try and repair / replace the handset..
I don't know how to update the camera firmware using samsung apps..
I have samsung apps installed on my phone but i dunno where to look for firmware updates on it.. can you please help with it..
markshane said:
Hi,
Im also facing the exact same problem and it seems no one can help. Please let me know if you find any solution.
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i definitely will..
in case you come across a solution that works for you, do let me know as well..
Hi,
Can you access the CameraFirmware Standard hidden menu by dialing *#34971539# as im getting a force close error saying the application Factory Test has stopped unexpectedly.
Please check and let me know.
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Hi,
i remember getting the force close message when i had tried last time to access that menu..
However, since then, i have tried various solutions on different threads and ended up uninstalling the camera fw.. the default fw wouldn't install. each time i try to install, it says 'application not installed'..
Hence, i do not have any camera fw installed on my phone at the moment.
i could, surprisingly, access the hidden menu now..
i checked the version and this is what i got:
Camera FW Ver : Failed
Phone FW Ver : TBEC28
Can i do anything else with that menu as well??
I tried installing the camera.apk in the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098834
after that, i got back the camera icon in menu. it still won't work though !!!
i tried accesssing the menu again and it did open..
however, it kept showing the same message as above.
Camera FW : Failed
Phone FW : TBEC28
i tried Phone to CAM FW Write.
it gave a dialogue box with invalid version written on top and the details of camera and phone fw as above.
Somebody help us down here !!!!
You know what sammy care's services is not that bad an option bcoz if u have tried different 3rd party apps...and it still doesnt work that means the problem lies with the camera hardware for sure...something you cant solve on your own.So stop wasting days thinking about it..give it to sammy care and in no time you ll get it fixed \m/
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Can you please extract the Factorytest.apk from the system/app folder and post it here? Ill really appreciate it.
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What is this file and what does it help in?
can it help in reviving the camera somehow?
i vil try and extract it and post here tonight..
I have some firmware files for the camera given to me by one user here on xda. Ill try to dump those files via camera firmware menu, but i cant access it right now as i get that FC on factory test.
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I have a similar problem; all of a sudden my camera stopped working right at the start of my vacation trip. I get the same "Camera Failed" error. However, a couple of days late I tried and I did get an image, though it was only static. I even managed to take a picture of the static. A day later again "Camera Failed". As it was a 4 week trip I tried numerous of times, one time it worked for a second but the image slowly disintegrated, most of the time FC's, errors or no image.
Cam FW:OCEF02
Phone FW:TBEC28
Once home I tried everything, various camera.apk’s, 3rd party apps, (stock) roms, firmware, nothing. Waiting for my ordered JIG to reset counter before sending it back, it must be hardware related. I didn’t do anything special, no dropping, not letting it get extremely hot or cold, no exotic roms.
markshane said:
I have some firmware files for the camera given to me by one user here on xda. Ill try to dump those files via camera firmware menu, but i cant access it right now as i get that FC on factory test.
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Here you go..
This is the file..
Hope you can work some magic with it that can save our lives..
i will try flashing my device to the KF3 official ROM today..
vil let you know how it goes..
fingers crossed..
ph4ge said:
I have a similar problem; all of a sudden my camera stopped working right at the start of my vacation trip. I get the same "Camera Failed" error. However, a couple of days late I tried and I did get an image, though it was only static. I even managed to take a picture of the static. A day later again "Camera Failed". As it was a 4 week trip I tried numerous of times, one time it worked for a second but the image slowly disintegrated, most of the time FC's, errors or no image.
Cam FW:OCEF02
Phone FW:TBEC28
Once home I tried everything, various camera.apk’s, 3rd party apps, (stock) roms, firmware, nothing. Waiting for my ordered JIG to reset counter before sending it back, it must be hardware related. I didn’t do anything special, no dropping, not letting it get extremely hot or cold, no exotic roms.
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Have you got it back yet?
What did they say was the issue?
Do also let me know how much time they took and whether they just repaired it or replaced it..
Thanks..
Hello. Guy's please help me. Two days ago i enabled cam app ant it showed error, then I enabled it again, and it worked normal... If i reboot phone it hapens again... Im on DonutHD rom without updates, i tried flash via recovery other rom, and in other ROM, it was XPERIA-S port rom, it showed error every time i enabled cam app, its not worked... Then i flashed back to DonutHD, that bug is still her like I said it shows error once, than it normaly works... Sorry for my english, im still learning it Please help, is this hardware or software? Camera 360 captures strange green color at first time, then works perfactly, after camera360 stock works, if i didnt enabled it first. Today i flashed MIUI by cobrato, camera works perfectly, and camera 360 too, no errors and other s**t... Is this issuse with stock rom's or something? Strange. Please HELP!
Hi, my problem is very simple but very annoying.
every time i try to use the front camera, it pops a message "unknown error" and the camera FC.
I´ve changed the rom (xperianZ) to Pure Look HD, i´ve tried full wipe, different camera mods, 4.2 Camera from nexus, erase data from the application, etc, etc, and the problem persist.
Have anyone any idea of what is going on?? I´ve even tried different kernels and the same thing happened.
I don´t know what to do so i think maybe somebody can help me.
Thanks a lot.
Lot of custom ROM which are not based on Samsung one have some trouble with Camera because (normaly) it uses some proprietary fils that can't be integrated in other ROM (due to lack of information/documentation ?).
PS : confirmation is required ? I'm not 100% sure.
lucasmag said:
Hi, my problem is very simple but very annoying.
every time i try to use the front camera, it pops a message "unknown error" and the camera FC.
I´ve changed the rom (xperianZ) to Pure Look HD, i´ve tried full wipe, different camera mods, 4.2 Camera from nexus, erase data from the application, etc, etc, and the problem persist.
Have anyone any idea of what is going on?? I´ve even tried different kernels and the same thing happened.
I don´t know what to do so i think maybe somebody can help me.
Thanks a lot.
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Flash a stock rom and see if the problem persists!
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