Can't connect to camera - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I get this error "Can't connect to camera'
I tried using a 3rd party camera from play store, but still when I try to film, it freezes and 2 sec later it closes. when opening it, error.
I read somewhere that bootloader must be working good with rom? I don't wan't to brick my phone with messing around with odin.
Factory reset doesn't work, I always do a clean install on carbon rom update.
PS: I am using Dalvik runtime, maybe fix on ART?
I don't know how to fix, used rom & kernel in my signature.

same problem with art...
already 40 views and no answer?

GreekBlood said:
same problem with art...
already 40 views and no answer?
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if it works properly in ROM provided Camera App ??
if it works then try again installing app again..
if not then.. try different 4.4.2 ROM.. or ask in OP's thread if all users have this problem..??
if only you are having this problem then.. start from the scratch again.. and install ROM again by following steps provided in OP's post..
if still didn't work try in any other ROM or stock ROM..

akhil17kr said:
if it works properly in ROM provided Camera App ??
if it works then try again installing app again..
if not then.. try different 4.4.2 ROM.. or ask in OP's thread if all users have this problem..??
if only you are having this problem then.. start from the scratch again.. and install ROM again by following steps provided in OP's post..
if still didn't work try in any other ROM or stock ROM..
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I will try later, don't have much time now. I got this problem also with the in build cam app.

GreekBlood said:
I get this error "Can't connect to camera'
I tried using a 3rd party camera from play store, but still when I try to film, it freezes and 2 sec later it closes. when opening it, error.
I read somewhere that bootloader must be working good with rom? I don't wan't to brick my phone with messing around with odin.
Factory reset doesn't work, I always do a clean install on carbon rom update.
PS: I am using Dalvik runtime, maybe fix on ART?
I don't know how to fix, used rom & kernel in my signature.
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If your ROM is based on CM, it's the ROM issue. Know for a loooooooooong time.
Smack that Thanks button if I helped!
KitKat came in on my OmniROM, running on my Note 2.
Sent from a small country called Singapore.
P.S. Time for school, not much time for XDA

GreekBlood said:
I get this error "Can't connect to camera'
I tried using a 3rd party camera from play store, but still when I try to film, it freezes and 2 sec later it closes. when opening it, error.
I read somewhere that bootloader must be working good with rom? I don't wan't to brick my phone with messing around with odin.
Factory reset doesn't work, I always do a clean install on carbon rom update.
PS: I am using Dalvik runtime, maybe fix on ART?
I don't know how to fix, used rom & kernel in my signature.
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it is a bug buddy wait for it to get fixed

bhavstech said:
it is a bug buddy wait for it to get fixed
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Hmmm, I want it to get fixed ASAP, otherwise I can not film for my youtube account (in my signature)

GreekBlood said:
Hmmm, I want it to get fixed ASAP, otherwise I can not film for my youtube account (in my signature)
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Billions of fixes have been implemented, but apparently non of them work. If u get lucky, it'll work. So I'll recommend reflashing till u get it to work.
Smack that Thanks button if I helped!
KitKat came in on my OmniROM, running on my Note 2.
Sent from a small country called Singapore.
P.S. Time for school, not much time for XDA

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Need help in solving camera problem

I am having this problem for a while now...my camera doesn't work.when i press the icon, camera application launches with the camera buttons and then with the small preview icon on the right side being black.The screen displays what is in front of the camera but the buttons are totally not functioning. If I wait for it, it then says "camera application not responding" then gives me the option to wait or force close.
-rebooting doesn't help
-clearing data doesn't help
-using another camera application (same result)
-The best solution that I came up with is reflashing ROM (wiping everything)
-if that doesnt work, reformatting SD card
sometimes it works..sometimes not
when fixed, it just runs for a couple of weeks then afterwards, the same thing happens again and I am getting tired of it.
So I would like to seek out your help now enlightened members of xda...please help me
PS..this happens on any kind of rom (oxygen and currently LEWA OS)
Anyone out there who can help me? anyone who experiences the same issues?
Do u have any kind of cell tracking application(like androidlost or something) installed on ur phone? Or any other app that uses camera?
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium
kiran2cy said:
Do u have any kind of cell tracking application(like androidlost or something) installed on ur phone? Or any other app that uses camera?
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium
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i dont remember installing any of those
Which ROM!?
Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk 2
The camera work on the official firmware? (V20E) When did you first notice this problem?
Typically, problems arise with the camera when changing kernel ... Try to flash the kernel from Franko
otrazhenye said:
The camera work on the official firmware? (V20E) When did you first notice this problem?
Typically, problems arise with the camera when changing kernel ... Try to flash the kernel from Franko
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After Flashing Oxygen V2.6, this problem started after several days...was able to resolve thru reflashing rom wiping everything but after several days reoccured.
I am already using LEWAOS M7 and it happened to me twice now.
karthiknayak94 said:
Which ROM!?
Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk 2
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It first happen when I flashed Oxygen V2.6 and still reoccurring occasionally in LEWA OS M7
DistantFather said:
Anyone out there who can help me? anyone who experiences the same issues?
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why dont you get back to stock firmware and see may solve your problem if it is really rom related problem
do a clean install by kdz or lgmdp

Facebook App Problem. Help?

Hi Guys.
I Have a problem with the Facebook app in my wt19i. When I use it, timeline doesn't works, no shows the front photo (big photo adove all in the people profiles), and no shows the timeline's style. In change, when i acces to facebook in chrome app (m.facebook.com), the timeline's style and front photo appears.
Some help?
PD: Sorry, my english isn't the best.
sayhellotwoheaven said:
Hi Guys.
I Have a problem with the Facebook app in my wt19i. When I use it, timeline doesn't works, no shows the front photo (big photo adove all in the people profiles), and no shows the timeline's style. In change, when i acces to facebook in chrome app (m.facebook.com), the timeline's style and front photo appears.
Some help?
PD: Sorry, my english isn't the best.
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try to update the app from market
If you can uninstall it, do it. Then, reinstall it. :beer:
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
Yes, I tryed to uninstall/reinstall fb app and nothing happened.
Thiago problem is very strange, I searching for info and similar issues, but don't find anything.
Enviado desde Tapatalk 2 usando mi Live with Walkman
my Facebook app works well in my xmp, it might be a problem with your connection, have u try it with wifi ?
sayhellotwoheaven said:
Thiago problem is very strange, I searching for info and similar issues, but don't find anything.
Enviado desde Tapatalk 2 usando mi Live with Walkman
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Are you using a custom rom or stock, If your using stock then you should reflash, if your using a custom rom, boot to cwm, delete cache, and dalvik cache, then fix permission and reboot. Boot may take a while but then try fb on wifi, if it still doesn work try a reflash of your custom rom, or try another custom rom.
Or try flash this via cwm, it will give you all my working facebook apps that you need for facebook
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25895103/Facebook Flash via CWM.zip
evilbarcode said:
Are you using a custom rom or stock, If your using stock then you should reflash, if your using a custom rom, boot to cwm, delete cache, and dalvik cache, then fix permission and reboot. Boot may take a while but then try fb on wifi, if it still doesn work try a reflash of your custom rom, or try another custom rom.
Or try flash this via cwm, it will give you all my working facebook apps that you need for facebook
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25895103/Facebook Flash via CWM.zip
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I Using a custom rom, Real ICS v 3.1, but the problem appeared when i had custom GB, and persist when i update to ICS. i always connect my lww in my home Wi-Fi.
I will test your sollution and say as I was.
sayhellotwoheaven said:
I Using a custom rom, Real ICS v 3.1, but the problem appeared when i had custom GB, and persist when i update to ICS. i always connect my lww in my home Wi-Fi.
I will test your sollution and say as I was.
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The facebook apps in the zip are from real ics v4.1 so try them. I dont use facebook but it seems to be working.
hmmmm...when it come to facebook apps, it is cause by the apps itself not your phone....install/uninstall/re-install won't fix it....same goes if you delete data/cache and etc....
a lot of user already complaint about bug on facebook but sadly the dev always ignore most of them...you can read all the review/complaint about facebook apps on the Google Play Store....
Pusak Gaoq said:
hmmmm...when it come to facebook apps, it is cause by the apps itself not your phone....install/uninstall/re-install won't fix it....same goes if you delete data/cache and etc....
a lot of user already complaint about bug on facebook but sadly the dev always ignore most of them...you can read all the review/complaint about facebook apps on the Google Play Store....
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True, but i see timeline working fine in various low and medium line phones... it's strange. Various friends whit lww report this issue.
evilbarcode said:
Are you using a custom rom or stock, If your using stock then you should reflash, if your using a custom rom, boot to cwm, delete cache, and dalvik cache, then fix permission and reboot. Boot may take a while but then try fb on wifi, if it still doesn work try a reflash of your custom rom, or try another custom rom.
Or try flash this via cwm, it will give you all my working facebook apps that you need for facebook
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25895103/Facebook Flash via CWM.zip
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i having a problem. In my cwm menu (in advanced), no appear "fix permissions" (cwm v. 5.0.2.7)
sayhellotwoheaven said:
i having a problem. In my cwm menu (in advanced), no appear "fix permissions" (cwm v. 5.0.2.7)
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You need a newer version of cwm. Try mesa kernel if you have unlocked the bootloader. Then go for gold.
@Pusak Gaoq That maybe so but no all phones have this with ICS and FB, my girlfriend has a mini pro running mesa 1.4 and real ics 4.1, She installed facebook from the market and it works perfectly normal for her.
evilbarcode said:
You need a newer version of cwm. Try mesa kernel if you have unlocked the bootloader. Then go for gold.
@Pusak Gaoq That maybe so but no all phones have this with ICS and FB, my girlfriend has a mini pro running mesa 1.4 and real ics 4.1, She installed facebook from the market and it works perfectly normal for her.
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i haven't a unlocked bootloader... if i want to unlock, i must paid for WotanServer. Other Sollution for update CWM?
sayhellotwoheaven said:
i haven't a unlocked bootloader... if i want to unlock, i must paid for WotanServer. Other Sollution for update CWM?
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Ill get back to you lol sorry at work can't do both at once.
evilbarcode said:
Ill get back to you lol sorry at work can't do both at once.
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Oh, LOL, fine thank you
You have root already im guessing?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741&highlight=nobodyatall
Try that, it says it has fix permissions. I know its says for gingerbread but try it.
Make a backup though. I take no responsibility for destroying your phone, lively hood or girlfriend (I swear she said she was single)
Oh, at last! I have the same problems. I'll try the flashable zip later i'm on stock ics... will it work?
EDIT: Flashable zip didn't work.
evilbarcode said:
You have root already im guessing?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741&highlight=nobodyatall
Try that, it says it has fix permissions. I know its says for gingerbread but try it.
Make a backup though. I take no responsibility for destroying your phone, lively hood or girlfriend (I swear she said she was single)
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I test the solution, but nothing works... Wipe cache and fix permissions not fix the problem
Svartehjerte said:
Oh, at last! I have the same problems. I'll try the flashable zip later i'm on stock ics... will it work?
EDIT: Flashable zip didn't work.
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Flammable th app works perfectly in my wt19i
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
evilbarcode said:
That maybe so but no all phones have this with ICS and FB, my girlfriend has a mini pro running mesa 1.4 and real ics 4.1, She installed facebook from the market and it works perfectly normal for her.
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working perfectly as in we could see friendlist timeline using it???? if it so can you give us any screenshot of that working fb apps???
Pusak Gaoq said:
working perfectly as in we could see friendlist timeline using it???? if it so can you give us any screenshot of that working fb apps???
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Working perfecyly, but timeline doesn't show in fb app, this is the problem. I can't Fix it.

[GUIDE] How to get fully camera with deep sleep and 3rd party apps working on ICS ROM

Press THANKS button if this guide helps you.
Since we know that CM9 RC2 is too buggy, we are forced to use RC1 instead, until its fixed by Wayland.
This is just for you guys stop once for all asking about etas and other stuff anoying.
Please, after read this, dont make any question about camera, kernel updates or deep sleep.
Follow this and get the RC1 ROM from Maclaw working with 100% camera from RC2, but without its bugs like GPS and Bluetooth not working, SDEXT not recognized etc...
BEFORE you start flashing this, make sure you have enough space on system/app, because libs and camera app from RC2 are bigger than RC1's. Delete some ringtones you dont use or some apps. The same for kernel, the dev says about 4~5 MB free space, i recommend about 7MB, for kernel and camera app. (delete the CMWallpapers apk, it has 7,04MB, and im sure you dont use it)
1st, download Maclaw's CM9 RC1 ROM
DOWNLOAD
If you already have it, skip this step, if you dont, make a full wipe then flash it. Reboot your phone.
2nd, download Nims Kernel 2.1 with Camera app and libs fully fixed from RC2
DOWNLOAD
You don't need to mount this, just flash it. After flash, reboot your phone. If everything was right, the screen "Updating/Starting Apps" should appear. When the system starts, test the Camera app, it should start normally, if you get some FC screen, or "Cannot conect the camera" message, try to re-open the app. This message will appear sometimes, even in 3rd party apps, like Instagram, but is just you re-open it.
3rd, download the lastest Nims Kernel available
DOWNLOAD version 2.2.1 for ICS ROM
This ZIPs files are from this thread, i just put them together for make it easier for you guys.
I'm not responsable if it bricks your phone.
For me and a lot of people it works.
this was what I needed, now I'll change to ics again and finally I definitely thank you very much
Nice tip, but wrong section
diegonnc said:
Nice tip, but wrong section
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already changed
If you follow this guide exactly as you put it, you will end in a bootloop just like me.Explain better
Very good work
Well just tried all the steps above but sadly it isn't working .
After I flashed nim's 2.1 kernel the phone boot into system upgrading screen and stuck there , I did a restart and the phone got stuck on a boot loop.
Flashing nim's 2.2 kernel after that didn't helped either ..
Please explain the procedure in more details.
Thanks Devs!
urban191 said:
Well just tried all the steps above but sadly it isn't working .
After I flashed nim's 2.1 kernel the phone boot into system upgrading screen and stuck there , I did a restart and the phone got stuck on a boot loop.
Flashing nim's 2.2 kernel after that didn't helped either ..
Please explain the procedure in more details.
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You might do something wrong...
you dont need to mount system for flashing this zips....
Try to make a full wipe and flash RC1 again, reboot as normal. After that flash cam app and libs with nims kernel 2.1. Reboot again.
Then flash Nims kernel 2.2
Just for guarantee, after you wipe install RC1, delete somethings you dont use in system/app, because cam app is biggest than RC1's.
Some screens of this working properly
Nice tips, thanks. Can I ask you a question??? Does this ROM drains battery much??? The last time I use it, it drains like hell. I need to know if it still drains battery so I can apply your tips
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda app-developers app
Well got this thing working , Thanks @jmendes.
Edit : After using this ROM for a while I found out that deep sleep isn't working .. ( google location was off )
For me deep sleep works until i take some 5 pics... after that the camera stops and i need to re-open it. Then deep sleep sucks as well :c
jmendes. said:
You might do something wrong...
you dont need to mount system for flashing this zips....
Try to make a full wipe and flash RC1 again, reboot as normal. After that flash cam app and libs with nims kernel 2.1. Reboot again.
Then flash Nims kernel 2.2
Just for guarantee, after you wipe install RC1, delete somethings you dont use in system/app, because cam app is biggest than RC1's.
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I used nims kernel fix 2.2.1 not 2.2 in last step. Maybe you should update your 1st post
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Mardon said:
I used nims kernel fix 2.2.1 not 2.2 in last step. Maybe you should update your 1st post
Gesendet von meinem PASCAL2 mit Tapatalk 2
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already changed tnx
[N]ano® said:
Nice tips, thanks. Can I ask you a question??? Does this ROM drains battery much??? The last time I use it, it drains like hell. I need to know if it still drains battery so I can apply your tips
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda app-developers app
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ROM stays unchanged. If you had use RC1 when it was out, it keeps the same way. Obviously, battery will drain faster than CM7, but it just need some adjustments by the devs, hope itll fixed in Wayland's release
It might even "work" (not sure if the need for closing and re-opening the camera app several times means fully working...) but I doubt the quality of the pictures will be as good as in a GB based ROM.
For me or anyone who uses the camera sometimes and don't want crappy quality pictures, any ICS or JB ROM shouldn't be considered for now. In fact, without OpenMax drivers I guess we'll never see camera working properly on Galaxy Ace running ICS and JB
spfc_jcp88 said:
It might even "work" (not sure if the need for closing and re-opening the camera app several times means fully working...) but I doubt the quality of the pictures will be as good as in a GB based ROM.
For me or anyone who uses the camera sometimes and don't want crappy quality pictures, any ICS or JB ROM shouldn't be considered for now. In fact, without OpenMax drivers I guess we'll never see camera working properly on Galaxy Ace running ICS and JB
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Jesus Christ! Fully working for our situation means a app who opens and take a photo with auto focus, flash working properly, with all configurations available with a gallery without bugs AND apps 3rd party accessing camera drivers! It's known that it has a lot of bugs, but its better than an app that just take pictures and break deep sleep resource. Everybody knows that OpenMax drivers wont be release for us, and a camcoder wont be available either, bbut they are really working hard to give us a decent camera. The quality is the same on GB. As you said, "shouldnt be considered for now" so dont use it. If you think it's not worth it, stay with your 2.3 version.
jmendes. said:
Jesus Christ! Fully working for our situation means a app who opens and take a photo with auto focus, flash working properly, with all configurations available with a gallery without bugs AND apps 3rd party accessing camera drivers! It's known that it has a lot of bugs, but its better than an app that just take pictures and break deep sleep resource. Everybody knows that OpenMax drivers wont be release for us, and a camcoder wont be available either, bbut they are really working hard to give us a decent camera. The quality is the same on GB. As you said, "shouldnt be considered for now" so dont use it. If you think it's not worth it, stay with your 2.3 version.
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Hmm, you said that flash is working properly ... is the LED working for flashlight apps as well in this ROM ? Last time I tested CM9, it wasn't working and flashlight is very very useful, can't live without it. If yes, I'll try it.
By "camera working properly" I meant taking photos with good quality, and auto-focus and flash both working. That is enough. I did'nt say "fully working".
spfc_jcp88 said:
Hmm, you said that flash is working properly ... is the LED working for flashlight apps as well in this ROM ? Last time I tested CM9, it wasn't working and flashlight is very very useful, can't live without it. If yes, I'll try it.
By "camera working properly" I meant taking photos with good quality, and auto-focus and flash both working. That is enough. I did'nt say "fully working".
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Go until Wayland's CM9 topic and you will see that for this he will need to put a modified app for flashlight working. But still works.
And yes, the quality keeps as in GB. With auto focus, flash and cam modes working rightly

[Q] Camera Problem! URGENT!

Hello Guys.
So it all started with me, flashing my first custom rom, the SamsungS4CHD something like that..
It worked fine.. tho it did have a few bugs. At first it didn't recognize my SIM Card.
Secondly, and MAINLY, i noticed that the camera was dark greenish.. and the moment i pressed snap.
Boom, Hanged. And i had to force close it, and then when I restarted, I got the error- Can't Connect to Camera.
No third party apps did the trick, so I flashed the TurboHD Rom and it worked flawlessly.
Then I wanted to try Fly116, and I did, and I was greeted with the same problem.
It struck me that the s4 rom and the fly116 both had 13 mp cameras while the turbohd has an 8mp camera.
Please help me out, this bug is killing me :/
I've searched and searched with no luck..
Reply soon guys..
Addie007 said:
Hello Guys.
So it all started with me, flashing my first custom rom, the SamsungS4CHD something like that..
It worked fine.. tho it did have a few bugs. At first it didn't recognize my SIM Card.
Secondly, and MAINLY, i noticed that the camera was dark greenish.. and the moment i pressed snap.
Boom, Hanged. And i had to force close it, and then when I restarted, I got the error- Can't Connect to Camera.
No third party apps did the trick, so I flashed the TurboHD Rom and it worked flawlessly.
Then I wanted to try Fly116, and I did, and I was greeted with the same problem.
It struck me that the s4 rom and the fly116 both had 13 mp cameras while the turbohd has an 8mp camera.
Please help me out, this bug is killing me :/
I've searched and searched with no luck..
Reply soon guys..
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change some files from stock ....
SYSTEM>lib>libcameracustom.so
SYSTEM>lib>libcamalgo.so
then try to flash again
Addie007 said:
Hello Guys....
...I've searched and searched with no luck..
Reply soon guys..
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Try to go back to Stock and Do everything fresh... Hope you get your answer!!
Try re-flashing same ROM
So wait..
rmuntazir said:
change some files from stock ....
SYSTEM>lib>libcameracustom.so
SYSTEM>lib>libcamalgo.so
then try to flash again
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Wait, do u mean I should replace these 2 files of Fly116 rom, with another rom by extracting, replacing, rezipping,?
And which rom should be on the phone when I change? the problem one, or the one im using.?
And thanks for replying..!

[Q] cannot connect to camera

hi all,
i cannot use my phone camera. i tried the force stop>clear cache>clear data tip. and almost everything i can find in the internet. (those does not require opening the unit or upgrading rom etc)
please help on how to fix this
i am using stock rom basically dont know how to upgrade or install custom rom / flash. newbie with android phone
thank you very much
What ROM are you using? If its a cyanogen based ROM download Camera (CMFix.)
Sent from my couch.
CharliexCharger said:
What ROM are you using? If its a cyanogen based ROM download Camera (CMFix.)
Sent from my couch.
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hi sir. sorry forgot to include. i am just using stock rom. i tried installing that cyanogen app, but cant figure out on how to install a custom ROM, phone not supported,
So if you're on stock the cyanogen camera won't do the trick. I know it sounds redundant but have you restarted your phone or downloading a 3rd party camera?
Sent from my couch.
CharliexCharger said:
So if you're on stock the cyanogen camera won't do the trick. I know it sounds redundant but have you restarted your phone or downloading a 3rd party camera?
Sent from my couch.
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hi thank you for the help. i already tried that restarting the phone and downloading other camera apps. but still no luck. this problem with my camera is so annoying
isthedream said:
hi thank you for the help. i already tried that restarting the phone and downloading other camera apps. but still no luck. this problem with my camera is so annoying
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That's unfortunate man. When all else fails try a factory reset.

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