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I just got my Bionic last night and I was going through the camera functions. I was trying to use the Front Camera but the camera app closed. When I tried to start the app again it gave me a notification stating that the "Camera failed to initilize" and then close again. The only way to get the camera back operational is to reboot the phone.
Has anyone had this problem? I did root the phone and then un-rooted if that makes a difference. What I would like to know if you have rooted your phone does you front camera still operated like it does?
Any information on this would be awesome.
How do you use the front camera anyway?
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@exdox77: I'm rooted on my Bionic and I just went through and used the front camera to take self portraits... I've noticed that every Droid has issues with apps from time to time... Usually for me, rebooting fixes the issue... Reguardless of whether I should have to do so to fix it or not, I still love this phone and all of the power it has.
I was just testing out the function of the camera. I went to switch to the front camera within the camera app and just closed and it wont let me back in until and reboot is completed.
I just didnt want to know that it was something I did or not. I even tried to do and factory reset and it did not solve the problem either. Not sure what else there is to do at this point.
@7olycon7: When in camera mode, there's a button that looks like an arrow circling the camera just above the take picture button on the right side of the screen. It takes a moment once you press it, but it switches to the front camera.
that button just closes the camera app. when i launch the app again it tells me "camera unable to initialize"
7olycon7 said:
How do you use the front camera anyway?
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Open the camera app and right above the shutter icon there is a camera icon with an arrow. Press that and it switches over to the front facing camera.
this is the button that causing the camera to malfunction. I am thinking it is a hardware problem rather than a software problem.
I don't kn ow what to say then. That's the button that switches to my front facing camera on my Bionic. Maybe you should be taking yer bionic back and telling them it has issues, or you need to factory reset it because you did something to it that it didn't like.
I think I will be. Well if you think of anything let me know.
Here ya go... Try going in and clearing the cache in the camera app or clearing out the data. The switching to the ffc was a huge issue on the Thunderbolt too and that was the solution to fixing it.
Here's the link to the thread if you want.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...s/69516-swithcing-ffc-crashes-camera-app.html
I wish it was that. I did this before and after the factory reset and every time i choose ffc button it closes the app. then I am unable to get back into the app until a full reboot is completed. I cant even use the back camera or camcorder right now until i reboot the phone.
I just wanted to let everyone know that I had my Bionic replaced because Verizon could not firgure out why it wasn't working. I tried everything including wiping the device.
The only thing I could think of is that when I rooted it it caused something to happen. Has anyone else had this problem after rooting their device?
having the exact same problem, started after root.. sounds like the most likely cause is root.. damn i was hoping it would be a more simple solution gl to everyone else going thru this
freakudaindustry said:
having the exact same problem, started after root.. sounds like the most likely cause is root.. damn i was hoping it would be a more simple solution gl to everyone else going thru this
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I am rooted and am not having any issues with the ffc. I don't think root would affect this.
I didn't think so either but I am just afriad to re-root just in case it happens again. I can wait for a true root process for the Bionic.
So finally the ffc started working properly in the camera app, but once i tried to gtlk the same ffc problem happens again(was working for a few hours before i tried gtlk).
So finally the ffc started working properly in the camera app, but once i tried to gtlk the same ffc problem happens again(was working for a few hours before i tried gtlk).
im rooted and i just tried it everything works fine knock on wood
Hey guys, recently i updated to the new 4.3 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware
however, several times, the screen will not wake and i am forced to do a hard reset
has anyone else been forced to do this?
EDIT: The bug only started after i updated to the new firmware
spazzy1912 said:
Hey guys, recently i updated to the new 4.3 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware
however, several times, the screen will not wake and i am forced to do a hard reset
has anyone else been forced to do this?
EDIT: The bug only started after i updated to the new firmware
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I can't say that I experienced that too. But I will keep an eye on it for the next couple of days. Maybe I just didn't notice it.
spazzy1912 said:
Hey guys, recently i updated to the new 4.3 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware
however, several times, the screen will not wake and i am forced to do a hard reset
has anyone else been forced to do this?
EDIT: The bug only started after i updated to the new firmware
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i just updated too few days ago,but i didn't face this problem...
Cenobite_ said:
I can't say that I experienced that too. But I will keep an eye on it for the next couple of days. Maybe I just didn't notice it.
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ah when it does happen you will definitely notice it
you hit the power button, but the screen stays black
although i can confirm the phone is on, because if i plug in the charger, the light turns orange
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ah when it does happen you will definitely notice it
you hit the power button, but the screen stays black
although i can confirm the phone is on, because if i plug in the charger, the light turns orange
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press and hold the power button to see if it comes back to life, sometimes I get this on a .569 custom rom and have to either hold power+volume up to reboot it to get it to work
spazzy1912 said:
Hey guys, recently i updated to the new 4.3 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware
however, several times, the screen will not wake and i am forced to do a hard reset
has anyone else been forced to do this?
EDIT: The bug only started after i updated to the new firmware
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do you have a custom kernel?
Richy99 said:
press and hold the power button to see if it comes back to life, sometimes I get this on a .569 custom rom and have to either hold power+volume up to reboot it to get it to work
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Yep that's exactly what I have to do to get display working again
beniamin24 said:
do you have a custom kernel?
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Nope, stock kernel
I don't have your problem but I did have times yesterday where it would flash me black screens for no reason, for example when trying to close open apps, it would just flicker black for a bit. Haven't had that problem today though. I do however have broken Wifi at the moment, I can no longer connect to any network or access the settings without the settings freezing.
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Yep that's exactly what I have to do to get display working again
Nope, stock kernel
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Reinstall the rom to factory, i mean wipe everything when you reinstall, usualy that fixes a lot
beniamin24 said:
Reinstall the rom to factory, i mean wipe everything when you reinstall, usualy that fixes a lot
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i restored to factory and wiped cache before installing, as well as clearing /system
Bug CONFIRMED! Can happen randomly. Not only that, but after a hard reboot , gyroscope is broken
Back to. 569 for me
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Yes it is a bug stamina mode is causing the problem.Turn off stamina mode and it will work at least it worked for me.
mayankgamer said:
Yes it is a bug stamina mode is causing the problem.Turn off stamina mode and it will work at least it worked for me.
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never used stamina mode and never will lol
shoey63 said:
Bug CONFIRMED! Can happen randomly. Not only that, but after a hard reboot , gyroscope is broken
Back to. 569 for me
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gyroscope means auto rotate right? o.o
hmm my auto rotate is always fine
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gyroscope means auto rotate right? o.o
hmm my auto rotate is always fine
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Yes, auto rotate. It breaks after the "black
screen" event. (if and when that happens)
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If you are using any sort of covers around the phone, remove it and try
The proximity sensor has become very sensitive preventing in-pocket turning on of the device, this might be your issue
Thanks
camera lag
I have the camera lag. when I open the camera app it takes complete a second or two to open. and if you open it from lock screen it takes for ever. well at least from the lock screen it was laggy on .569 too. other than that the UI is slightly slower and laggy than .569.
tanny0543 said:
I have the camera lag. when I open the camera app it takes complete a second or two to open. and if you open it from lock screen it takes for ever. well at least from the lock screen it was laggy on .569 too. other than that the UI is slightly slower and laggy than .569.
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Camera has always taken forever to open, since the original firmware release
spazzy1912 said:
Camera has always taken forever to open, since the original firmware release
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Did you upate through PCC?
I have an update ready for 101 there (UK) but this has made me a bit wary with what you are experiencing.. Also got the 569 update OTA - which I already have.. & I can't seem to get rid of the stupid message from my top bar!
Xperia z latest update bug
In the last software update does not work anymore voice recording, voice search does not work and the voice dictation of text messages. He tells me (you can not reach google at the moment) but it works for calls. I tried doing a reset by update service and PC Companion, but I have not solved. Can anyone help me?
Hello All users!!
I am dealing with a Camera error on my MOTO-X. I've searched about this error and couldn't find any thread about this.
Take a look in that screenshot, it always happens.
When I clear cache, stop process and restart phone, it used to work, but on next minutes locks again.
I have initialize the camera with a ADB logcat working, and i can see that /dev/video0 is busy. It sounds like any other process owning the camera
I have post the logcat too.
help please...
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Hello All users!!
I am dealing with a Camera error on my MOTO-X. I've searched about this error and couldn't find any thread about this.
Take a look in that screenshot, it always happens.
When I clear cache, stop process and restart phone, it used to work, but on next minutes locks again.
I have initialize the camera with a ADB logcat working, and i can see that /dev/video0 is busy. It sounds like any other process owning the camera
I have post the logcat too.
help please...
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What apps do you have that can take pictures? Instagram, Snapchat, etc?
moto x camera
natezire71 said:
What apps do you have that can take pictures? Instagram, Snapchat, etc?
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Actually none. Ive just factory reset.
I had the same problem. Booting into safe mode would sometimes get the camera to initialize .but the screen was crazy laggy. And taking a picture would just break it again. I thought out was Snapchat at first. But did factory resets and it still did it. I wish I could help but I didn't find anything that fixes it. It's got to be hardware related...
I have a new Moto x now so I am no longer in your boat
I never tried to root or downgrade the boot loader or anything like that. And no water damage at all
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try another factory reset...
snapchat and vsco cam and flashlight apps were the #1 causes for me. had to make sure all those apps were closed before trying to open the regular camera.
Camera Error
I cant test right now, coz since yesterday i got no error.
As soon as i got that error again, ( it should happens on next hours) i will test in safe mode. By the way, I have already tested error in safe mode before and it persisted, allthought i will test again.
I have also disable apps like hangout, google+, and other G-stuffs, and got error anyway. I thought that might be the quick camera (2 quick shakes), and disable it in Camera app. No results.
Some days ago I got a other kind of error, googled and saw others like me, where the rear camera stop working and just the selfie works. When I start the camera it goes to selfie, and the button that swap cameras was gone. I solved that clearing the cache by fastboot . But this happened way after the "Unable to Initialize" error.
just informing if it may have any relashionship
Mine started doing this because the camera module was installed incorrectly. Had to send it in and deal with their oh so lovely 3 week turnaround.
Do you have any sort of flashlight apps installed?
No apps
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Do you have any sort of flashlight apps installed?
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Sorry my friend, ive just factory reseted my phone. I have google/motorola stuff and Whatsapp...
cant live without whatsapp....... just kidding
Fixed?
sethes302 said:
Mine started doing this because the camera module was installed incorrectly. Had to send it in and deal with their oh so lovely 3 week turnaround.
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did they fix?
Once Again
My Camera is bugged again...
that sox
Any resolution to this? I'm receiving the camera error as well. I've wiped cache and factory reset twice now, and no luck.
All signs point to hardware issue? Is this something Verizon can replace in-store?
rskmacho said:
My Camera is bugged again...
that sox
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Very sad..!!!
http://phandroid.com/2014/03/04/and...ogle-fix-arriving-in-a-future-android-update/
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Hi, my back facing camera does not work suddenly.
The only camera working is the front facing camera. there is no option to turn the camera around to use the back facing one. I have tried other apps but there are no options to do so.
Tiongz said:
Hi, my back facing camera does not work suddenly.
The only camera working is the front facing camera. there is no option to turn the camera around to use the back facing one. I have tried other apps but there are no options to do so.
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warranty!!!
Tiongz said:
Hi, my back facing camera does not work suddenly.
The only camera working is the front facing camera. there is no option to turn the camera around to use the back facing one. I have tried other apps but there are no options to do so.
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im having the same problem, sometimes it works but when I start up the camera, it comes up black, no picture for about ten seconds and then says "camera error - please restart camera :crying:
icebergon said:
im having the same problem, sometimes it works but when I start up the camera, it comes up black, no picture for about ten seconds and then says "camera error - please restart camera :crying:
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Tiongz said:
Hi, my back facing camera does not work suddenly.
The only camera working is the front facing camera. there is no option to turn the camera around to use the back facing one. I have tried other apps but there are no options to do so.
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try clearing cache/dalvik in recovery
download google camera from the app store, that's what i did. i think the factory camera app is buggy
How to get to recovery?
Problem with frontal camera
I have a similar problem with the frontal camera, it shows a black spot, I tried the Google Camera as well and it's the same thing, I unlock the bootloader and I'm not sure if my warranty will be validated.
Any suggestions?
I'm having the same problem, now about 3 days after rooting. Is this a coincidence, or did I mess something up? The only modifications I've made with root are the XPrivacy and Gravitybox Xposed modules. I haven't made any camera tweaks and made sure all the permissions are available in Xprivacy.
edit: Tried clearing the cache; didn't help. Went back and looked at Xprivacy's Usage Data, and found that even though I hadn't disabled any specific permissions for the moto camera, a top-level toggle was switched on. Turning this off fixed the issue.
I've had a similar issue where HDR on crashes Google camera and stock cam. Turning it off fixes it, but I'd like to use HDR.
Anyone else?
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I am having the same problem - back camera suddenly stopped working, but the front still does. Tried uninstalling updates to the stock camera app, clearing cache (through recovery as well), installing other camera apps (Google Camera), and even booting into safe mode (3rd party apps disabled). No luck.
I'm not even rooted, nor have I tried. Anyone else have this problem/solve it/have other suggestions? Appreciated. Rather not send in for a full device replacement, if I can avoid it.
Same here
Hi I am having the same issue, the back facing camera stopped working two days ago. I'm not rooted either.
bluesatyr said:
I am having the same problem - back camera suddenly stopped working, but the front still does. Tried uninstalling updates to the stock camera app, clearing cache (through recovery as well), installing other camera apps (Google Camera), and even booting into safe mode (3rd party apps disabled). No luck.
I'm not even rooted, nor have I tried. Anyone else have this problem/solve it/have other suggestions? Appreciated. Rather not send in for a full device replacement, if I can avoid it.
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Try factory re-set?
ChazzMatt said:
Try factory re-set?
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It seems to have, in fact, solved itself (I think with one of the Camera app's updates, but it's hard to say for sure). It went back and forth for a while, but it has been stable for the past few weeks.
Shipeepihs said:
Hi I am having the same issue, the back facing camera stopped working two days ago. I'm not rooted either.
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Same here. I contacted Motorola and they are replacing the phone under warranty. Their support rep ran through the standard cache clear/default app/etc steps and then issued an RMA. It's currently on its way to Texas. I wonder what kind of warranty the replacement phone will have.
robnhl said:
Same here. I contacted Motorola and they are replacing the phone under warranty. Their support rep ran through the standard cache clear/default app/etc steps and then issued an RMA. It's currently on its way to Texas. I wonder what kind of warranty the replacement phone will have.
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So I performed a factory reset and it still didn't fix it. A day later it randomly worked for 2 hours, then went back to no working. Maybe there is a loose wire or connection in it? I'm going to try calling Motorola for a replacement. I'm assuming I just call their standard customer service number?
this really seems to be a problem. i managed to get mine back for a while on my first Turbo by FXz'ing, but eventually it crapped out again. Hopefully Lollipop will have a better camera app whenever it finally comes out.
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So I performed a factory reset and it still didn't fix it. A day later it randomly worked for 2 hours, then went back to no working. Maybe there is a loose wire or connection in it? I'm going to try calling Motorola for a replacement. I'm assuming I just call their standard customer service number?
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I'm sure you already took care of this but I always use their chat support. Very fast and works great from a mobile.
Camera is not working properly
im having the same problem, sometimes it works but when I start up the camera, it comes up black, no picture for about ten seconds and then says "camera error - please restart camera
Pllllzzz help me to solve that problem
What worked for me
Actually i am in kitkat and what i actually tried to do after rooting is i tried to fix the external write... . I tried to edit the permission.xml....then after editing my camera stopped working... if u too edited the permission. Xml then undo it.. . It will fix the error
Hi, my back facing camera does not work suddenly.
The only camera working is the front facing camera. there is no option to turn the camera around to use the back facing one. I have tried other apps but there are no options to do so.
Hi all,
MY camera on my N6 has stopped working, I was running CM13, I unrooted it and install stock 6.0.1 and still no camera. Also I noticed that the flashlight quick setting is no longer there. has anyone experience this before?
My wife's N5 started doing this regularly and frequently particularly after upgrading to MOB30M in June. I spent a while looking for a solution and discovered a lot of people reporting it, not only on 6.0.1, and nobody had a solution that I could find. My wife just had to keep clearing cache & data and rebooting, which resolved it for long enough for a few more photos before it started complaining again.
Maybe the next update (due shortly) will cure it, but don't hold your breath.
Daisuke1988 said:
. install stock 6.0.1 and still no camera. Also I noticed that the flashlight quick setting is no longer there. has anyone experience this before?
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Did you try a camera from the play store?
Did you do a factory reset?
NLBeev said:
Did you try a camera from the play store?
Did you do a factory reset?
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Yes I tried a different camera and only my front facing camera works. I did a factory reset, clear all data, cache etc and nothing. Tried different Roms and nothing.
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Daisuke1988 said:
Yes I tried a different camera and only my front facing camera works. I did a factory reset, clear all data, cache etc and nothing. Tried different Roms and nothing.
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Then I fear it's a hardware failure.
if you are using an app(like skype), thats using your camera, thats what "breaks" it.
Have you even bothered pulling a logcat to see where/why it is failing? What have you tried to fix the issue? A bit of info might help.