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Does your desire cam (on CM) work well with programs that call it forth?

Just wondering if you guys have had any problems with the desire camera in this regard. So programs/games that have you take a pic (like facebook to post, or worldofphoto, etc) will call up the cam, but once a pic is taken my desire cam just left me in the camera app?
I switched to the stock camera app which works fine with the programs. However, I HATE the stock camera, esp the lack of shutter sound removal.
Also, when I pushed the stock camera back onto the phone it broke my desire camera app so now I have two on there, but only the stock works.
-does the desire camera just not work like this right now? havent really seen much about it.
-is there a way to have both camera apps work on the phone (that way I can use the stock cam for program-related camera work and desire for just plain photo taking)?
-if not, how do I remove the desire camera???
thx

nope, doesn't work well with other programs yet. That's the reason I got rid of it.
Search for the originalcamera.apk in the forums. Flash that. Or just reflash your ROM. No wiping necessary.

the desire cam works fine with goggles and shopsavvy for me. cant speak for facebook (i must be the only one left w/o an account) or others. if i recall right, i had issues when i flashed cyans latest 506, but reinstalling via recovery sorted it out.

chobie said:
nope, doesn't work well with other programs yet. That's the reason I got rid of it.
Search for the originalcamera.apk in the forums. Flash that. Or just reflash your ROM. No wiping necessary.
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hey ya i pushed the original camera but now i have both the original and the desire camera on the phone - how do i remove the (non functional) desire cam?
thx

Possible 720p camcorder fix for CyanogenMod.

Instead of trying to keep up on the two CM threads that are already going and talking about the exact same things I figured I would start up a new thread and see if this fixes anything.
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I will admit... I don't know jack about programming... but I am good at messing with stuff and seeing if it works. I got a little bored tonight and noticed there was a new change to the MIUI ROM that adds 720p recording. So being Halloween... why not Frankenstein a little!
I grabbed the camera.apk from the MIUI ROM (its an AOSP ROM.. so it should work right? lolz). Copied it over to my clean install of CM6.1 RC2 and boom... no crashing recording using 720p.
I have recorded about 30 videos now that are anywhere from 2 seconds in length to 5 minutes... one after another... without a crash.
There are a couple options missing that CM has... but I think this would be a good start to resolving the issues.
Please keep in mind.... there are a couple things you will need to do.
1. Download the following APK. (see below)
2. Using root explorer... browse to /system/app and check the current permissions for the existing camera.apk. It should be rw-r--r--.
3. Copy the downloaded camera.apk and replace the one in /system/app.
4. Change the permissions of the new camera.apk to rw-r--r--.
5.Close root explorer and reboot your phone.
6. Open the camera app, switch to camcorder. Using the onscreen menu, change the quality setting from high to custom.
6. Now select the top option to change the video quality. Select 720p.
7. Profit.
If you don't know how to change permissions... or know how to copy apks... please.. please.. please don't do this. If you are comfortable with it... let me know if it keeps crashing.
I know it doesn't have all the fancy settings the CM camera does... but I think this may be a very good step forward. So far.. It hasn't crashed out on me.
If you are going to do this and record one video and say its fixed... please dont bother. We need REAL testing.
The camera.apk can be downloaded here....
http://www.mediafire.com/?q9y8zst9aeqlgc7
Thanks all... if this ends up not working... I blame the to much beer.
If it does... we may be on a good start to getting this fixed. Cheers.
Oh yea... if you are using the camcorder.. you can turn of the screen and it wont force close when you turn it back on. Win.

Here's an update.zip for it. Flash via recovery. Also added the original CM camera from the Incredible build. I'll post a few cameras for you guys to test.
Thanks goes to the OP for getting this in motion.

touchpro247 said:
Here's an update.zip for it. Flash via recovery.
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Thank you... I'll admit it... I fail. lol. Just trying to be of some help getting this fixed.

I have tried the Nexus camera.apk in the past... it had the same issue.
It seems that the 720p issue exists on most if not all of the CM builds.
The only difference I see from face value is that CM camera builds have the crazy auto focus. If you are in a quiet place, listen to the camera itself. It physiclly moves inside the housing.
If you ever happen to hear the camcorder app FC, you can hear a little "click" right before it force closes. That is the camera lens moving.
It appears that the auto focus is messing everything up. Without autofocus (the MIUI camera.apk)... everything appears to work as it should.
As soon as you throw in the fancy auto focus stuff... it causes crashes.
Food for thought. I don't know a lot about it... but progress is progress.

Thank you for a zip version, Root explorer doesn't work on AOSP roms for me, is this common across the board?

mikeymop said:
Thank you for a zip version, Root explorer doesn't work on AOSP roms for me, is this common across the board?
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Works for me. Are you sure you gave it root access in SU with the remember button ticked?
Also, good to see that somebody took the initiative. I had posted in the CM forum this afternoon that the MIUI Rom had functioning cam but nobody seemed to notice and I don't have much skills - glad to see camalus did - going to try this right away...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8931211#post8931211

I swapped the MIUI camera with root explorer and recorded 10 videos in 720p. The camera didn't fc on me at all. The videos looked good and playbacked smoothly on my phone and computer. The camera at times would get hung up for a second or two but I'm not complaining at all. Got a working camera now!

I just found that if you turn the focus mode to off in the camera settings with the camera that comes with cm6, this also allows you to record in 720p with no force closes. Funny its such an easy fix. As long as auto focus doesn't mean the world to you.

I have suspected for a while that the auto focus was causing issues.
I just loaded the patch on the newest nightly... no fc either.
I sent a message to koush on twitter. Hoping his intelligence can pinpoint this in more depth.
Here's to hoping!
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Anyone else testing this? Could use more help here.
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camalus said:
Anyone else testing this? Could use more help here.
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Works perfectly for me. Taken 4 test videos in quick succession, no issues whatsoever.
Did not realize this was even an open issue. I believed this was already in the CM6.1 chain for inclusion in RC3 or whatever.

Ok. Just wanted to report my findings after flashing the zip file. The only settings I change in the camera was quality to custom in order to get the 720 resolution enabled.
Video #1: 1 min, 22 sec
I stopped recording of first video and without closing the camera app I started a 2nd video,
Video #2: Started recording and the camera freezed (FC would have been better) after 22 seconds. Had to pull out the battery to restart the phone.
In summary, is still not fixed. I'll revert back to the original Camera.apk.

Androidnite said:
Ok. Just wanted to report my findings after flashing the zip file. The only settings I change in the camera was quality to custom in order to get the 720 resolution enabled.
Video #1: 1 min, 22 sec
I stopped recording of first video and without closing the camera app I started a 2nd video,
Video #2: Started recording and the camera freezed (FC would have been better) after 22 seconds. Had to pull out the battery to restart the phone.
In summary, is still not fixed. I'll revert back to the original Camera.apk.
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What version of CM are you running? What kernel? Did you do a full wipe before trying this?

camalus said:
What version of CM are you running? What kernel? Did you do a full wipe before trying this?
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I did not flash the zip file and instead did it manually and it works for me.
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camalus said:
What version of CM are you running? What kernel? Did you do a full wipe before trying this?
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I had a clean install:
1) wipe data/cache/dalvik
2) Install CM6.1 RC2
3) Install gapps
4) Wipe dalvik
5) Flash Adrynalyne's kernel: I have SLCD and the stock kernel does not work for me
6) Reboot until the homescreen
7) Go to recovery and flash camery fix
8) Reboot to homescreen and try camera

Which camera did you install the MIUI or CM6?
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masully1984 said:
Which camera did you install the MIUI or CM6?
Sent from your mom's phone
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The CM6 one

Androidnite said:
The CM6 one
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The MIUI camera has the fix, not the CM one.

Fretless said:
The MIUI camera has the fix, not the CM one.
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LOL!!!! So why they posted a separate CM6 one? Are you saying you were able to use the MIUI one with CM6?

Androidnite said:
LOL!!!! So why they posted a separate CM6 one? Are you saying you were able to use the MIUI one with CM6?
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Yes. The MIUI adds the 720p non-fc functionality, or at least it has so far.

Samsung Vibrant Camera Firmware Update, Direct From Samsung...

I don't think I've actually seen this floating around anywhere, so I figured I'd share. Its the Camera Firmware updater from Samsung. I've had mixed results with its use on different firmwares. My only issue being FCing on an older Bionix build, as well as a few older Voodoo builds. I've had little to no problems with more recent voodoo builds, just used it on Trigger 2.9.2 with no problems, I've even used it on a phone running Gingerbread without issue. Yes I play with allot of phones...
http://www.multiupload.com/3JX5GPV9W6

Downloading now.. will test on stock and modded FFC version and report back.

Said I had the lastest version and then automatically gave me the option to uninstall

anything noticeably different on this over the standard stock FW?
I have an FFC so I doubt it's worth my time to test if there's no FFC support...

Does anyone know what this firmware is supposed to update?

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Does anyone know what this firmware is supposed to update?
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no idea however if you go into settings on the camera app, then go to firmware, then click on the second option firmware update
its downloadin and updating now on my phone i can report back later

I do not see any appreciable difference. granted i do not have an ffc so i cant comment on that. If you arent having any problems with your camera id say leave it alone.

Got this from Samsung apps. Nothing at all noticeable. Switched to captivate camera apk
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Yea, no difference here either... or at least that I notice.

can you guys try the video recorder and see if it has the focus mode.
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Anyone with a FFC (2nd gen) comment on this?

I've just installed it and tested it with the ffc (1st gen). There is not much different in my opinion. There seems to be a little less banding in low light condition and that's about it. 720p recording works well. I will test it with the 2nd gen camera tonight when I get home.

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Anyone with a FFC (2nd gen) comment on this?
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Not chenge it all
Runing Toxicity_V2
wait maybe less yellow on the center of the screen on low light.

Spaming
I have tested the new firmware on FFC v2. Its having different issues with the camera. When I record on 720p I get a white screen. Its recording but I see nothing. Once I stop it crashes. I than go to gallery and my recording its there @ 720p or at least it seems that way.
I have been testing with different camera.apk files... some be have differently than others. All for the worst I am afraid so

wtf.now? said:
I have tested the new firmware on FFC v2. Its having different issues with the camera. When I record on 720p I get a white screen. Its recording but I see nothing. Once I stop it crashes. I than go to gallery and my recording its there @ 720p or at least it seems that way.
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My camera is working without problem, Did u push or install the file?

solaresdonis said:
My camera is working without problem, Did u push or install the file?
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I install the file.
Using Bionix-V 1.3.1
When I open the file it tells me I am running the latest firmware.
It didnt do anything for me.
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Which camera apk are you using?
Edit Again: Now it just reboots in 720p
Another Edit wtf!: lol ok If I set the permissions on the filr to -r- only the file crashes. If I set them to rwx-rwx- it gives me the white screen while it records.
Any ideas?

wtf.now? said:
I install the file.
Using Bionix-V 1.3.1
When I open the file it tells me I am running the latest firmware.
It didnt do anything for me.
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Which camera apk are you using?
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I'm using 2.2.1 toxicity_V2 how can i check which camera apk is it?

Can you get the camera.apk file and upload it some where? And lets take it via PM I dont want to be tagged as spammer. This forum is some what very wacked.

wtf.now? said:
Can you get the camera.apk file and upload it some where? And lets take it via PM I dont want to be tagged as spammer. This forum is some what very wacked.
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Ready check your PMs

I got my update right now through the camera app and it takes about a few minutes to update. Required for me to reboot. Really don't notice a difference but the annoying message of you need to update do you want to continue is gone now.

Skype issue

Anyone finding that when you sign into skype it just crashes and says please re-install?
Does skype with video work on our Bionic?

I have a black picture on 3g and wifi. This is literally my only complaint since lauch day.
Besides the hole in my pocket ha
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contagous said:
Anyone finding that when you sign into skype it just crashes and says please re-install?
Does skype with video work on our Bionic?
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If you just keep ignoring the message and reopening the program it will eventually work. I was able to place a video call to someone but they were unable to see my stream, it just showed up black. I was able to see them however.

OK so not just me, im sure Skype need to update their app for the phone then, as they add models all the time. thanks guys

It asked to reinstall, so I did and it was a newer version....made a call to my friend in China this morning, worked fine. No video from my phone, but could receive video. Hopefully new Skype software fixes it!

SO GOOD NEWS
I have found a copy of skype with video that works perfectly, with front and back camera, no sign in issues.
Its been re-developed by theos0o... It has some fixes you run in the Advanced settings option where if you get black screen calling you can fix it and make it work perfectly
I cannot give you the link as i think it counts as warez... but if you search Google for Skype theos0o android
You should find it
WORKS GREAT

contagous said:
SO GOOD NEWS
I have found a copy of skype with video that works perfectly, with front and back camera, no sign in issues.
Its been re-developed by theos0o...
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Which version you used? I found 2.0.47 theos0o’s build (v02) but it have same problem (black rectangle)

ddv2005 said:
Which version you used? I found 2.0.47 theos0o’s build (v02) but it have same problem (black rectangle)
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Make sure you tick the two options in the advanced settings menu that mention fixing the black screen issue, works great after that

contagous said:
Make sure you tick the two options in the advanced settings menu that mention fixing the black screen issue, works great after that
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It is why I am asking about your version. I found another version (2.1.0.46 v11) at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16889575&postcount=1262 .And you are right that it work fine with video. Thanks.

ddv2005 said:
It is why I am asking about your version. I found another version (2.1.0.46 v11) at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16889575&postcount=1262 .And you are right that it work fine with video. Thanks.
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Oh i see I didnt read it to clearly, sorry was a late night glad you got it working tho works well doesn't it

[Q] CoreDroid 1.1 2.3.3 Backlight Buttons & Front Camera Issue

Hi, Loaded latest CoreDroid 1.1 yesterday I had following issues:
*Mirror App is not Installed, not able to test front camera.
*Backlight Buttons not lighted, however they work.
*When doing Video Chat on Google Talk front camera is rotated landscape.
Appreciate any help con correcting these issues while new ROM comes.
Thanks

Wrong forum you should email the developer.

josalvmo said:
*Mirror App is not Installed, not able to test front camera.
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I noticed that Mirror App is really only on Android Revolution. I tested mine on other roms using the camera app and just reversing it.
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*Backlight Buttons not lighted, however they work.
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Weird that it doesn't work for that rom.. Unfortunately I haven't tested that rom myself yet. I would assume that the backlights have issues because it's sense 3.0 (but don't take my word for that, I'm not 100% sure) Roms like VirtuousUnity have a fix you can flash to help with the issue... maybe flashing that may help? I can't guarantee that'll help.. I doubt it'd even work lol (I also don't use the incredible anymore but to my knowledge.. I'm pretty sure you have to wait until HTC releases updates for incredible S to have everything working!)
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*When doing Video Chat on Google Talk front camera is rotated landscape.
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I think it's like this for like EVERY rom (I would blame sense but again.. not 100% sure lol)
Sorry I couldn't give you better answers! I tried.