[Q] Does Unlocking Bootloader affect camera? - Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Hey everyone,
I unlocked my bootloader 2 days ago and reflash everything from scratch.Today, I restored my camera fv5 and noticed that the noise level is incredibly high as compared to previously. (Both firmware before and after is .257)
Did anyone encountered this ?

Nope, my camera is still bad

LordManhattan said:
Nope, my camera is still bad
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lol

avetny said:
lol
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Both you guys crack me up!
Yeah the camera is average.
Unlocking the blootloader should not effect the ultra at all. No keys stored in the TA partition are used in the stock camera app. Well.. actually that's not entirelly correct. The keys are read but only when you want to preview an image. I'm assuming that that's the x-reality engine kicking in... I haven't looked any further than that. but it should not make a difference.

so does our camera is not useable?
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Im feeling the same with you, i have xzu unlocked bootloader and taking image in low light area make the black area look abit purple noise , compared with the one on store the noise is different.
Sorry for my bad english
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Update to the latest 4.3 rom.. All the noises are gone
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Take better pics?

This phone is great except for two things: one is the locked bootloader (I think that's already fixed) and the other is that this camera is the worst I've ever had on any phone. Does anyone know any settings/apps/scripts/zip files to improve photo/video quality? I guess the speaker is rather quiet too but that's not too big of a problem
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You should try reading through the subforms, considering you only "think" that the bootloader has been unlocked (by devs).
There's a guide on how to unlock the bootloader only a few topics below me. Regardless, there's no topics on pictures
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Theres already a topic for pictures here in the General section of AT&T LGOG
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abraxo said:
This phone is great except for two things: one is the locked bootloader (I think that's already fixed) and the other is that this camera is the worst I've ever had on any phone. Does anyone know any settings/apps/scripts/zip files to improve photo/video quality? I guess the speaker is rather quiet too but that's not too big of a problem
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I've noticed setting the shot to "Night Mode" does help when using flash in the dark.. gets rid of the ugly yellowish tint.
I'm also very interested in finding if there's an app that will improve the photos on this phone. It's the only bad thing about it for me. I couldn't find anything useful on these forums.
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Smart Shutter
Switch Camera Mode to Smart Shutter. This takes better pics, and the responsiveness is way faster.
Still trying to figure out a way to have that is the default setting.

Mechanical clicking sound when shake the phone

Do you hear there's a mechanical clicking sound when you shake your phone? Is tat normal or mind has some defects?
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Its the camera
philippecr said:
Do you hear there's a mechanical clicking sound when you shake your phone? Is tat normal or mind has some defects?
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Lol you def have a defect. I would take it back to the store and get a new one. In the meantime. Don't shake the phone.
Re: Modern Combat 4 working for anyone?
It's the back camera lense. Good luck finding one that doesn't make noise
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damn... are you guys trollin or being serious? ^_^"
So it's normal? or I'm just being too sensitive. :d
Sorry if I sounds stupid, just want to make sure it's not a defect so I can unlock my bootloader.
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damn... are you guys trollin or being serious? ^_^"
So it's normal? or I'm just being too sensitive. :d
Sorry if I sounds stupid, just want to make sure it's not a defect so I can unlock my bootloader.
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It's normal all phones with back camera click it's the the lense that moves for the auto focus
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This low quality image making me feel sh:@t !!!!

Im so pissed!!!
This is not what i expect,.
Is the image really looks like blurry or grainy like the image below?
I took the image with the super auto.
Is there something wrong with my newly bought device, because im still in the warranty...
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Can someone show me a picture from your rear cam on your xtz so i can compare yours to mine..
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arcsuser said:
Can someone show me a picture from your rear cam on your xtz so i can compare yours to mine..
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dunno if i uploaded it right
Haha that minion..
Looks like we're the same.. Isnt that an issue for a 8mp camera? Its grainy/blurry..
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Hey man, of course it gets grainier in low light environment!
Go outside in the sun and make a photo there. It will not be grainy.
As there is no flash or photo light, this behavior is totally normal. You will have to live with it.
Oops, forgot to tell that i also took a photo outside, which is sunny, and the photo is still not clear(grainy\blurry)..
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here are some pictures taken with my nexus 4 (also an 8 mp camera)
Use normal mode instead of superior auto and setup the camera yourself and dont use hdr then see what the quality is like. You might notice that without using those options the camera uses the full 8MP.
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Also remember its a tablet.. Not a device designed to take pictures .
The cameras only real useful use is to Skype etc.
If you need a good camera then you will have to buy one.
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zacthespack said:
Also remember its a tablet.. Not a device designed to take pictures .
The cameras only real useful use is to Skype etc.
If you need a good camera then you will have to buy one.
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Yah, i know.. Its just that their video on the device shows that it has a very clear image cause of the exmor and BE and stuff..
Im not really mad about this its just like, im not getting what i pay for, i pay full and give me less
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arcsuser said:
Yah, i know.. Its just that their video on the device shows that it has a very clear image cause of the exmor and BE and stuff..
Im not really mad about this its just like, im not getting what i pay for, i pay full and give me less
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Honestly, the camera on this thing is nowhere as good as I thought it would be...not a dealbreaker as I don't use a tablet to take pictures almost ever but still expected more.
arcsuser said:
Im so pissed!!!
This is not what i expect,.
Is the image really looks like blurry or grainy like the image below?
I took the image with the super auto.
Is there something wrong with my newly bought device, because im still in the warranty...
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If you notice that your leg is clear and the rest of the picture is grainy then it indicates that the camera focused on your leg, not the things in the background. Keep things close out of the picture so it can auto focus on what you want in the picture.
arcsuser said:
Im so pissed!!!
This is not what i expect,.
Is the image really looks like blurry or grainy like the image below?
I took the image with the super auto.
Is there something wrong with my newly bought device, because im still in the warranty...
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nice leg

[Q] camera problem

I have a serious problem with the camera, the pictures that I take are like camera with 2 mp. someone else has a similar problem or know what could be wrong. thanks
That i mins. Now i take photo with 8mp and photo is very bad...
koylis.ch said:
I have a serious problem with the camera, the pictures that I take are like camera with 2 mp. someone else has a similar problem or know what could be wrong. thanks
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That's normal, it's a crappy camera.
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SpyderTracks said:
That's normal, it's a crappy camera.
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that this is normal and happens to all mobile;
koylis.ch said:
That i mins. Now i take photo with 8mp and photo is very bad...
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don't use superior auto, and set the iso as low as possible. Also try different camera apps like fv-5 or "a better camera"
I pay fv -5 and I don't have better camera, that is the same.
this is the camera software error; think that will be fixed in an upgrade?
koylis.ch said:
I pay fv -5 and I don't have better camera, that is the same.
this is the camera software error; think that will be fixed in an upgrade?
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Maybe. We don't know.
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If I rooted will change nothing?
koylis.ch said:
That i mins. Now i take photo with 8mp and photo is very bad...
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You taken it in low light...of course the image turn out that way on ultra even it is 8mp...z ultra as far as i know, can't handle low light condition...
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martin132014 said:
You taken it in low light...of course the image turn out that way on ultra even it is 8mp...z ultra as far as i know, can't handle low light condition...
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I say all this for low light, but in the sun and the lighting very same crap, this photo is that I put an example.
koylis.ch said:
I say all this for low light, but in the sun and the lighting very same crap, this photo is that I put an example.
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Well for me, indoors with poor lighting conditions will produce same results as yours whatever app your using...but outdoors with good lighting will make decent result...enough to make you satisfied...but if you change to normal and set scenery to night or night portrait, you will see different results...the same if you fiddle with the settings...
But the thing is, z ultra is known to bad camera...don't you know that...
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Research before buying is the keywords here. Why don't people do that with the ease of the internet? It's beyond my understanding.
All that buys a Z Ultra know they will get a crappy camera. There is nothing wrong with your camera.
Software can only do so much. It's the hardware that's crappy.
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nobody knows the iblazr if the situation is corrected for any dark photo?
koylis.ch said:
nobody knows the iblazr if the situation is corrected for any dark photo?
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Before you go any further, read up about this device from this forum. Don't expect everyone to do your legwork for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639963
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One speaker better than the other?

Does anyone else find that the speaker at the top is weaker than the one at the bottom?
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keyz86 said:
Does anyone else find that the speaker at the top is weaker than the one at the bottom?
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Do you mean the earpiece is weaker than the loudspeaker?
It is normal.
LotoTutu said:
Do you mean the earpiece is weaker than the loudspeaker?
It is normal.
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Correct me if I am wrong, but it is my understanding that the 'loudspeaker' is made up of both the top and bottom speakers for stereo? What I am implying is that while using the loudspeaker for music/YouTube, the speaker at the top of the handset has a weaker sound that the one at bottom. It does not carry as much bass and is noticeably quieter.
This seems odd because i dont have this issue
Is it the same in different modes, landscape/portrait
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Envious_Data said:
This seems odd because i dont have this issue
Is it the same in different modes, landscape/portrait
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I feared this may be the case, I have booked to receive a replacement on Monday and will report back.
LotoTutu said:
Do you mean the earpiece is weaker than the loudspeaker?
It is normal.
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I got the same thing here - if it keeps up I may see if I can get mine replaced too "/
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LotoTutu said:
Do you mean the earpiece is weaker than the loudspeaker?
It is normal.
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Envious_Data said:
This seems odd because i dont have this issue
Is it the same in different modes, landscape/portrait
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Alex Charles said:
I got the same thing here - if it keeps up I may see if I can get mine replaced too "/
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Ok I have received a replacement Z2 today and it has exactly the same issue. When playing music/videos/games, the speaker at the top is noticeably quieter and provides a lower quality sound.
Maybe this is a software problem? The two devices I have had are on 17.1.A.2.55 but I have seen in the General section there is a newer firmware than this.
Can @LotoTutu @Envious_Data and @Alex Charles confirm what version your're using? Thanks!
keyz86 said:
Ok I have received a replacement Z2 today and it has exactly the same issue. When playing music/videos/games, the speaker at the top is noticeably quieter and provides a lower quality sound.
Maybe this is a software problem? The two devices I have had are on 17.1.A.2.55 but I have seen in the General section there is a newer firmware than this.
Can @LotoTutu @Envious_Data and @Alex Charles confirm what version your're using? Thanks!
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I have same software version, and my speakers are fine as far as i can tell
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feis said:
I have same software version, and my speakers are fine as far as i can tell
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It's really noticeable, cover one speaker completely with your finger then change to the other one. It's a completely different sound!
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keyz86 said:
Ok I have received a replacement Z2 today and it has exactly the same issue. When playing music/videos/games, the speaker at the top is noticeably quieter and provides a lower quality sound.
Maybe this is a software problem? The two devices I have had are on 17.1.A.2.55 but I have seen in the General section there is a newer firmware than this.
Can @LotoTutu @Envious_Data and @Alex Charles confirm what version your're using? Thanks!
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im on 17.1.A.2.55 too, i dont have any issues, the only issue i have ran into with my XZ2 is a random lag ever so often, but this only occours when i have 3 or more apps open,
(I Believe this is a RNGD/Entropy)
Misc info
i believe then new firmware is 17.1.A.69 which contains some minor bug fixes and stuff, im not sure about the details of it realy so i cant tell much realy
the Speaker issue we have here i cant tell if its a Firmware or Hardware, i kinda need to test some more,
ill be getting a second XZ2 so ill be able to test weather this is a HW or a Firmware issue unless someone else can conform
keyz86 said:
Ok I have received a replacement Z2 today and it has exactly the same issue. When playing music/videos/games, the speaker at the top is noticeably quieter and provides a lower quality sound.
Maybe this is a software problem? The two devices I have had are on 17.1.A.2.55 but I have seen in the General section there is a newer firmware than this.
Can @LotoTutu @Envious_Data and @Alex Charles confirm what version your're using? Thanks!
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I'm on the same software version too - it us barely noticeable but just like you say a difference can be heard between the two if you listen hard enough
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I have the exact same problem! The top speaker is more quiet and sounds more "muffled" than the bottom speaker.
Best way to test is test file like this http://www.testmyspeakers.com/speaker-test.mp3 (this plays left, right then both)
Because some songs records in a way one side for base
kamalmawa said:
Best way to test is test file like this http://www.testmyspeakers.com/speaker-test.mp3 (this plays left, right then both)
Because some songs records in a way one side for base
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i tried this link and my bell unit has the same issue. it is not drastic, but there is a slight difference in volume with the bottom speaker being louder. i noticed this today when listening to a podcast when i accidentally covered the bottom speaker and noticed that the sound dropped quite a bit. the difference was not as noticeable with this link though. i am on the .55 firmware, can anyone with .69 confirm that their unit works differently?

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