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[FIX] Possible fix for CM 6.1 Camera FC issues-MERGED 20101122

The fix below has been merged into the nightlies!! expect to see it on the 23rd.
If you're impatient, you can install a compiled version of the apk from recovery...
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The camera issue is for ALL of cyanogenmod, not just us dinc users.
I've grabbed some of the patches that are being worked on and put some of my own work into it.
Please let me know what you find.
For me, it crashes almost every single time if I use continuous focus, but it's fine with infinity.
Screen off and on works without FC, but the camera is hard coded to not allow recording with screen off.
1. Backup
2. Flash aosp-camera-fix-v1.0.zip
3. reboot..

flashed
Just flashed, off to a meeting but will report back shortly. I would love to be able to shoot video in 720.

in to see the responses

no issues
No FC in continuous or infinity mode. Shot about 10 minutes of video in both. Screen off then on kills recording. Still no 720p recording mode though (not that this was supposed to fix that, I was just hoping).
Recap: No camera/video FC in either mode (continuous or infinity)
Thanks for this

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To get 720 p.. Make sure quality is set to custom and file type is mpeg4, then it should show up in the settings.

Someone alert camalus!

I will be flashing this after work today! Thank you!!!
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jimmypopulous said:
Someone alert camalus!
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Its Christmas!
Weeeeeeeeeeeee! LED and camera fix in the Same day!
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

That does it. Thanks again.
seanzer said:
To get 720 p.. Make sure quality is set to custom and file type is mpeg4, then it should show up in the settings.
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Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

camalus said:
Its Christmas!
Weeeeeeeeeeeee! LED and camera fix in the Same day!
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
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Indeed. well done seanzer, well done!

rom manager now shows build #157 (11-23) does this include both the cam and led fix?

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rom manager now shows build #157 (11-23) does this include both the cam and led fix?
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Maybe cam fix, definitely not led fix tho.. hasn't been approved.

hi seanzer. on cm nightly build #161 - issue: when on videocam, and i turn off the screen (recording or not), when you unlock, the videocam becomes almost half the size of the screen (with the preview screen almost a quarter the size, and is now on the lower left), and it's unresponsive.

radiohead14 said:
hi seanzer. on cm nightly build #161 - issue: when on videocam, and i turn off the screen (recording or not), when you unlock, the videocam becomes almost half the size of the screen (with the preview screen almost a quarter the size, and is now on the lower left), and it's unresponsive.
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Same thing happened on my friends moto Droid 1.. i think the latest commit to the camera broke it. Try a nightly before the 24th... which only contains my camera fix. I haven't had time to test the latest nightly yet, but I will have to investigate more what happened..

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Same thing happened on my friends moto Droid 1.. i think the latest commit to the camera broke it. Try a nightly before the 24th... which only contains my camera fix. I haven't had time to test the latest nightly yet, but I will have to investigate more what happened..
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thanks man. i just installed build #159 and cam is back to normal again.
on a different note: how come the vanilla cam doesn't support 8mp wide like the htc sense cam?

radiohead14 said:
how come the vanilla cam doesn't support 8mp wide like the htc sense cam?
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anyone know? is this the same with all aosp roms?.. the camera just isn't as good as the htc cam.

Fixed my Nexus One
Installed on CM 6.1 on a Nexus One, fixed the camera for photos, haven't tested the videos.
Symptoms: Camera keeps crashing after a few shots. Force Close the application and if I tried to run it I only got a blackscreen until the Force Close window appeared.
It also rebooted my phone one 2 occasions.
Installed using Rom Manager:
Install from SD
Selected .zip
Backup Rom (Yes)
Wipe (NO!!!)
Everything went smooth.
Now I'm taking pictures, modifying settings, Touch Focus, everything seems to work.
Took 20 pictures in a row and fast.
Thanks for the fix

I had high expectations on this one, I tried it but I still get FC on the camera.
I have a Magic and I am running the CM 6.1 Rom

radiohead14 said:
anyone know? is this the same with all aosp roms?.. the camera just isn't as good as the htc cam.
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If you look at the resolution of the 8mp wide setting on the stock sense camera, it's not actually 8mp. It's really the same as 6mp wide on the CM camera.
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[XAP/Source] Alternative Camera: WP7HD2nCamt continued again, working on v2.0

Alternative Camera for WP7HD2
We all know that the autofocus of the camera of the DFT WP7 release does not work correctly. As already pointed out here one can switch to the camcorder in order to focus and switch back to the camera to trake a picture which is more or less in focus.
This workaround works pretty well, but I am just to lazy to always switch forth and back to take a picture. Therefore I tried to build a new camera application for the WP7HD2 where the autofocus is working.
Another Working Camera for HD2 With full resolution by Sergey_H
[XAP] SHCameraApp - camera for HD2 with full resolution and auto-focus from Sergey_H
Sergey_H released a fully working camera application with full resolution. So my try will end here I guess since my initial goal was to have a camera application with full resolution, which is available now. However, if anyone wants to continue on my approach, I released the source, see below.
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Update Information:
I started to continue with my approach since the design of Sergey_H's release is just not according to my taste (sorry Sergey_H ) but otherwise his release is just great. Also, dont expect anything better from my releases than his release, more, i think my releases will take longer and will be quite buggy for a long time. But if you have anohter great idea or know how to do things better, below is a link to my source code. I just ask in return, that you share you improvements if you use parts of my code.
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Upcoming Releases:
v2.0:
Done in r13:
- new methode of ImageCapture, full resolution (5MP) and autofocus
- integration of Camcorder, high resolution (640x480) and autofocus
- renaing of images/vides to WP7HD2C_#### and moved to CameraRoll library
- integration of redeyereduction (by default)
- Access of image libarary
- Postview of taken Images
- Possibility of deleting taken image or saving them to CameraRoll Library
TODO:
- integration of Flash working for Camcorder but still some bugs for Camera (in r14)
- go through code again and remove unnecessary parts
- change of layout/design
- Postview of taken videos
- Integration of Barcode reader -> No point in having two programs when one can have it in one
Release Date:
When Fixed the flash bug for the camera as described above, but if you cant wait, search for the XAP file in my uploaded source code on code.google.com.
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Releases:
v1.2b:
- fix of rotation
v1.1b:
- added post-view of taken picture
- added button to oppen WP7 image library
v1.0b:
- autofocus: 90% of the times working well
- resolution: 640x480 (laughable, I know. But till now I didnt found a way to increase it.... Sergey_H (Post #25) pointed a fix out, working on it.).
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Problems - Solutions
Problem 1, arkatis in Post #16: The latest version doesn't wok for me... I press to take a shot and then the app crashes to Home screen!
Solution 1, georo in Post #20: It is because you still connected to the PC. Was doing same thing on me but I disconnected and now working great.
Problem 2: Can you disable the shutter sound when taking an image?
Solution 2: Yes and no. Till now i found not pogrammable way to disable this sound but there is a half way solution: Change the Registry value below to 0, and then the shutter sound will follow the overall volume setting. Meaning, that when you mute your phone, the shutter sound is also muted
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Audio\StreamClass\Output\10]
"BypassDeviceGain"=dword:0
For more info see: WP7 Registry tweak
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General Remarks
You wont see the picture when pressing the button, but it Taken pictures are shown on screen, when taping screen, it goes back to camera mode. the pictures will be saved in the album "Saved Pictures" for versions 1.X and in "CameraRoll" library for versions 2.X.
As always with making pictures, the steadier you hold the camera, the better the quality. In the attached pictures you can see the difference between the stock (right) and my alternative camera (left).
After pressing the camera soft button on the screen, it takes quite a long time untill the taken image is shown on the screen (not sure how to speed it up). But nonetheless, the taken image is from the time/frame when you pressed the button.
This is a beta build, and I am not sure when or how fast I can make an update. Thoughts are always welcome. But if you cant wait and want to build your own improved version, try it yourselfs -> see Credits.
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Download XAP:
Alternative Camera for WP7HD2 v1.2 beta -> Source r5
Alternative Camera for WP7HD2 v1.1 beta
Alternative Camera for WP7HD2 v1.0 beta
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Project Source:
Since I have almost no exerience in programming and just started, I decided to move the project to opensource. My guess is, that there are more experienced programmers here, who can push this project further to a fully working alternative Camera for our HD2 than I can by myself.
Source Code
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And last but not least, Credit goes to:
- sensboston (he gave me with his barcode scanner my initial idea)
- Erik Klimczak
- Rudi Grobler

thanks for your effort..

Wow, works really well for the beginning. I can't wait for the next update ...

Wow...did you know about mirror efekt?
Take the hd2 to photo mode but not to left side but right...if you have it the camera button is in the top left side, the virtual button on right..and the camera make mirror mode

outstanding....

Resolution is really bad... Did you create this app? Can i have permissions to edit the file????

I can't take any pics, camera button (hardware and on-screen) doesnt do anything...

arkatis said:
Resolution is really bad... Did you create this app? Can i have permissions to edit the file????
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Yes, the resolution is an issue, but as I stated I havent found a way to increase it. About editing, I will upload the source sooner or later, just not yet . But if you cant wait, have a look at the links in my Credits. All you need is in there...
Tom_H_ said:
I can't take any pics, camera button (hardware and on-screen) doesnt do anything...
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With this app you cannot take any picture susing the "hardware" button of the phone. The on-screen button should work, but it takes normaly some time to save the image. Hopefully by tonight or tomorrow I will upload an improved version including a post-view of taken image.

Working on it! thanks

added a new improved version, but still beta

Wow!! I luv u man. I always switched to android when i had to take pics, but with this I guess, that is not an issue. Thanks. Cant wait.

Nice, I can't wait for the full resolution version
I found a little spelling error by the way!
It should say "Tap screen to continue...", not "tab..."

Nice app... thanks for working on our camera problem.

very cool

New version out, fix of rotation. Problem of program-exit when returning from library still not fixed tho doesnt happen that often anymore. Seems a deeper problem, my guess is that it has something to do with the initialization of camera in the beginning, will look into it when I have more time and especially more knowlege .
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I found a little spelling error by the way!
It should say "Tap screen to continue...", not "tab..."
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sorry, forgot to change that in the new release... I guess it's out that I am not a naitive english speaker

The latest version doesn't wok for me... I press to take a shot and then the app crashes to Home screen!

arkatis said:
The latest version doesn't wok for me... I press to take a shot and then the app crashes to Home screen!
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Thanks for pointing out, I dont have this problem tho. I will look at it tonight...

Thanks，But some questions have
The App is great. But how can I used the flashlight?

490448265 said:
The App is great. But how can I used the flashlight?
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Flashlight not yet intregrated, but intend to integrate it sooner or later. Right now main issue is the crashing of the program when exiting from the library and as it seems somethimes when taking a picture.

arkatis said:
The latest version doesn't wok for me... I press to take a shot and then the app crashes to Home screen!
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It is because you still connected to the PC. Was doing same thing on me but I disconnected and now working great.

JReader app compartibility

Hi,
I am the developer of JReader Google Reader app for Android and today I have got a negative review on Google Play saying that the app doesn't work on Optimus 2x ( here is the link to review https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jyvee.jreader&reviewId=10272677702564763861). Unfortunately the review doesn't give me a hint of what is wrong and also I'm not sure if that is actually true, I think it should be working. I posted a request on the app's thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782777) but so far have received no reply. Could anyone owing Optimus 2x check the app and let me know if the app works ok, and if it doesn't provide me with some info to fix it?
Thank you!

Hi!
Since I doesn't use Google Reader or similar, I can't dig deeper so I just launch the app and it's working.
Sorry if I'm useless for your investigation...
Sent 2X faster with my LG.

I tried it on stock ROM and it works fine. First startup just shows a white screen for a long time though, I can see someone with little patience mistake that for "not working". Good work btw.
EDIT: Found one problem though. The "Item's View Settings" Preference screen shows up with a black background, so the black titles disappear and only the cyan descriptions are visible. Swiping back and forth on an entry renders the background white, while any single "click" will render it black again. Same thing happens with all of the preference sub-prefs, but not with the main prefs-screen.

Marsou77 said:
Hi!
Since I doesn't use Google Reader or similar, I can't dig deeper so I just launch the app and it's working.
Sorry if I'm useless for your investigation...
Sent 2X faster with my LG.
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Not useless at all, Thank you!

TrymHansen said:
I tried it on stock ROM and it works fine. First startup just shows a white screen for a long time though, I can see someone with little patience mistake that for "not working". Good work btw.
EDIT: Found one problem though. The "Item's View Settings" Preference screen shows up with a black background, so the black titles disappear and only the cyan descriptions are visible. Swiping back and forth on an entry renders the background white, while any single "click" will render it black again. Same thing happens with all of the preference sub-prefs, but not with the main prefs-screen.
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Thank you very much for helping! I wonder what made it to show white screen. How long was that, a second? more? I haven't received any error report from Optimus 2x and that is why it's a but tricky to troubleshoot that.
Regarding the background inconsistencies, this is the second time i get this reported (it happens in some dialogs), I'll look into it asap.
One again, thanks a lot!

Five seconds at least!
Sent 2X faster with my LG.

Marsou77 said:
Five seconds at least!
Sent 2X faster with my LG.
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I will try to test and figure out the cause.
Thanks a lot!

Snapchat problem?

Hello guys. I installed the new official ROM, and Snapchat looks distorted.
There is no nav bar but Snap seems like it has one, but is painted black. I can provide screenshots if you do not understand what I mean.
Is there any way to fix it, or I should go back to the old roms?

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Hello guys. I installed the new official ROM, and Snapchat looks distorted.
There is no nav bar but Snap seems like it has one, but is painted black. I can provide screenshots if you do not understand what I mean.
Is there any way to fix it, or I should go back to the old roms?
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I have the same problem on every ROM I install :/

LordR3tard said:
I have the same problem on every ROM I install :/
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did u fix your issue ?
I have the same case - more that 10 firmwares used to test my camera 5.1 till 6.0, no matter, Stable,DEV and other= black screen.
After reboot camera looks like works, but till anattempt to make picture, camera going to stuck, with message - no response from app camera...any kind of app.
I bought new camera module, and change it = no result.
Looks like camera module works well, but some kind of issue with buffer in K3 note. It can't save picture in the memory.
actually tried to luch some kind of debug mode on K3 note.

chuvaka007 said:
did u fix your issue ?
I have the same case - more that 10 firmwares used to test my camera 5.1 till 6.0, no matter, Stable,DEV and other= black screen.
After reboot camera looks like works, but till anattempt to make picture, camera going to stuck, with message - no response from app camera...any kind of app.
I bought new camera module, and change it = no result.
Looks like camera module works well, but some kind of issue with buffer in K3 note. It can't save picture in the memory.
actually tried to luch some kind of debug mode on K3 note.
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I am currently using the shenge Rom and there it works fine

Popup Camera Stuck Out!

I accidentally rebooted my phone during a messenger video call and now my pop-up camera is permanently stuck out! How do I fix this? Camera app doesn't help! Rebooting doesn't help! I am on Evolution X latest build and my phone is just a month old.
Note: the camera is working and showing selfie video. But not retracting.
Can anyone help? Really depressed here.

Check my guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/simple-beginners-guide-to-raphaelin-t4020543
and read the Pop-up Camera Stuck Open Fix in post 3

Quashef said:
I accidentally rebooted my phone during a messenger video call and now my pop-up camera is permanently stuck out! How do I fix this? Camera app doesn't help! Rebooting doesn't help! I am on Evolution X latest build and my phone is just a month old.
Note: the camera is working and showing selfie video. But not retracting.
Can anyone help? Really depressed here.
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Drop the phone on your bed.

Sandeeep Kiran said:
Check my guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/simple-beginners-guide-to-raphaelin-t4020543
and read the Pop-up Camera Stuck Open Fix in post 3
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Yup thanks it worked!

If it happens on stock MIUI, I haven't personally checked but tapping Kernel Version brings you to a testing hardware menu. Through that you've the option to manually open or close the pop camera and also control the lights.

Sandeeep Kiran said:
Check my guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/k20-pro/how-to/simple-beginners-guide-to-raphaelin-t4020543
and read the Pop-up Camera Stuck Open Fix in post 3
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I tried the motor.apk app, it doesnt work on crDroid ROM(this is an AOSP ROM).
I also dropped my phone on the bed, popup camera is still stuck.
pls help

My pop up camera is stuck ....

Quashef said:
I accidentally rebooted my phone during a messenger video call and now my pop-up camera is permanently stuck out! How do I fix this? Camera app doesn't help! Rebooting doesn't help! I am on Evolution X latest build and my phone is just a month old.
Note: the camera is working and showing selfie video. But not retracting.
Can anyone help? Really depressed here.
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Do a factory reset?

Hey Guys,
There is no need to download an app or anything
Simply go to Settings-> Apps-> Manage Apps -> Camera -> Clear cache -> Clear data/storage.
Now check you camera again. Thanks!

I am using Motorola one fusion plus, and due to sudden shock while using its shake gesture the front cam got stuck. And fortunately I found your reply, I tried it and it worked for me. Now my pop up cam is working fine. Thanks!!!