[Q] Broken camera unlocked bootloader KitKat - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Does anyone else have the same problem? My camera won't work. No focus, and stucks with flash on. Takes no pictures. My bootloader is unlocked, and I cannot lock it, there's some kind of problem with my flashmode. Can't use it... Only fastboot works. Is there a fix for it, or do I have to downgrade to 4.3?
Best regards

C_Karhu said:
Does anyone else have the same problem? My camera won't work. No focus, and stucks with flash on. Takes no pictures. My bootloader is unlocked, and I cannot lock it, there's some kind of problem with my flashmode. Can't use it... Only fastboot works. Is there a fix for it, or do I have to downgrade to 4.3?
Best regards
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Same problem with the French version - used Nordic Combined instead and it works.

Same here....can't take any pictures...

harfot said:
Same problem with the French version - used Nordic Combined instead and it works.
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Where did you find the nordic and is it rooted and do you have flashable zip? really anoyed by the camera!
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hi Guys,
i have flashed my device again when camera was not working with same 4.4 ftf rom and now camera seems to be working again
can you confirm this fix for your device
br
J

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Lockscreen problem after 4.3 in xperia T

Hi, I have a problem with my xperia T, after upgrading to 4.3 the screen is not unlocked properly, and costs a lot unlock. please help
HAKO-1 said:
Hi, I have a problem with my xperia T, after upgrading to 4.3 the screen is not unlocked properly, and costs a lot unlock. please help
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please repeat what u just wrote.. it cost a lot ? or its difficult to unlock?
sorry
Hello. I successfully upgraded my Xperia T to Jelly Bean 4.3 and the phone works perfectly until I lock it. After it has been locked I can't unlock it or do anything with the touchscreen. I have to reboot the phone pressing the two buttons on the side. Please help me.
HAKO-1 said:
Hello. I successfully upgraded my Xperia T to Jelly Bean 4.3 and the phone works perfectly until I lock it. After it has been locked I can't unlock it or do anything with the touchscreen. I have to reboot the phone pressing the two buttons on the side. Please help me.
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i have the same problem with my TL and ive searched all over for a solution and i got nothing im back to 4.1 bcause of that, but try disabling the swipe screen lock and try finding another solution as a 3rd party locked screen
i have the same problem. after de lock sceen the touch do not work
Alex5699 to downgrade just use you the flashtool? o something more?
thank
jess3d
I also did jess, just use flashtool
jess3d said:
i have the same problem. after de lock sceen the touch do not work
Alex5699 to downgrade just use you the flashtool? o something more?
thank
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yeah i had made a ftf file from the official 4.1.2 update that found in the sony update service and when ever i have a problem i jus flash it back with flashtools or u could have made a cwm back up and then restore but u will have to flash the kernel for the wifi to work
thanks i install the 4.1 and works fine thanks a lot!
Has anyone found solution to this problem yet?

[Q] issues with sensors

I am on stock .157 not rooted. have no issues on the phone, but after maybe 2-3 days of usage, sensors wouldn't work (accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity). the screen wont turn off during calls , auto rotation wont work. Also in service tests, (*#*#service#*#*) all the values would be blank.
A restart will always fix these but I am still worried if this is a software issue. Any one else facing this issue ?
sruba209 said:
I am on stock .157 not rooted. have no issues on the phone, but after maybe 2-3 days of usage, sensors wouldn't work (accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity). the screen wont turn off during calls , auto rotation wont work. Also in service tests, (*#*#service#*#*) all the values would be blank.
A restart will always fix these but I am still worried if this is a software issue. Any one else facing this issue ?
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Try reflashing your FTF and see if it gets fixed. But before doing this, take it to Sony before more disappointment if its under warranty.
TurokHunter47 said:
Try reflashing your FTF and see if it gets fixed. But before doing this, take it to Sony before more disappointment if its under warranty.
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Not under warranty
Sent from my C6902
sruba209 said:
Not under warranty
Sent from my C6902
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Then reflash your FTF, there are a lot of different FTFs on XDA.
Did you solve this issue???
Hello,
I also have the same issue with my Sony Xperia Z1.
Did you find the flashing ftf solve the problem??
Please help.
ebro52 said:
Hello,
I also have the same issue with my Sony Xperia Z1.
Did you find the flashing ftf solve the problem??
Please help.
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Hi @ebro52
I havent tried flashing an ftf yet.. I dont have a laptop now. Before flashing an ftf i will try a factory wipe and see if that helps....will update
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sruba209 said:
Hi @ebro52
I havent tried flashing an ftf yet.. I dont have a laptop now. Before flashing an ftf i will try a factory wipe and see if that helps....will update
Sent from my C6902
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@ sruba209
Tried doing that, but it gets solved temporary. The sensors don't show after some time.
I have this exact problem not sure which ftf would be my original bought from carphone warehouse
Did you solve this issue???
Did Any one found the solution for the problem yet??
I think I found a solution ... @ebro52
This problem only occurs when I leave the auto rotate off.
For the past few days I have kept the auto rotate on and didn't encounter any issue. After I disabled auto rotate, about 6 hrs later , all sensors stopped working.....
Still the issue is not solved??
I still have the problem. Tried keeping auto rotate on as well. So now moving to a custom rom mostly cm12 or based on it. Wil let you'll know if problem persist.
Ive had the problem on all roms have to reboot to get them working again and all sensors stop at the same time
Is there anyway to get a log and see what stops working and when?
My sensors do not work on reboot as well. They stop and start on there on. I am using sony stock right now. I will root the phone and see if I can have a log. Mean while has any one found a issue Please post.
ebro52 said:
My sensors do not work on reboot as well. They stop and start on there on. I am using sony stock right now. I will root the phone and see if I can have a log. Mean while has any one found a issue Please post.
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currently on slimkat 4.4.4....no issues yet
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guys i have the exact same problem since replaced my lcd.
i tried many things: force shut down proximity sensor, changing rom(rooted,unrooted,cm,stock,different kernels),disabling xposed, and so on.
none software ways help!
seems no solution and a hardware failure
NiM72NiK said:
guys i have the exact same problem since replaced my lcd.
i tried many things: force shut down proximity sensor, changing rom(rooted,unrooted,cm,stock,different kernels),disabling xposed, and so on.
none software ways help!
seems no solution and a hardware failure
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try slimkat....no issues yet
http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/d...951-slim-honami-4-4-4-build-9-0-official-8317
go for full slim gapps
Sent from my Z1
sruba209 said:
try slimkat....no issues yet
http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/d...951-slim-honami-4-4-4-build-9-0-official-8317
go for full slim gapps
Sent from my Z1
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Greaat..thanks for the advice but is it totally working for You?!!
What kernel you are using?!
NiM72NiK said:
Greaat..thanks for the advice but is it totally working for You?!!
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yes....but i have come back to stock rom today....just to see if the issue persists
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sruba209 said:
yes....but i have come back to stock rom today....just to see if the issue persists
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Slimkat didn't fix my problem at all. Seems the reason of the problem is different for us. Btw is there any app that can reset or recalibrate the sensors?! Is this theory right that the lcd I replaced is none original and caused this problem and replacing an original one will solve the problem?!
Does anyone know where the sensor's are located the only one I've found is on headphone jack

Front Facing Camera Option Disappeared

just as the title suggests, the front facing camera option has disappeared from my phone
model C6603 rooted on build 10.5.1.A.0.292 KitKat 4.4.4
already tried booting in safe mode, problem persisted.
Aizon said:
just as the title suggests, the front facing camera option has disappeared from my phone
model C6603 rooted on build 10.5.1.A.0.292 KitKat 4.4.4
already tried booting in safe mode, problem persisted.
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Is it just in the Camera App or on every app you try to open (ex. skype)?
Also if possible try to post a screenshot with the problem.
aaronkatrini said:
Is it just in the Camera App or on every app you try to open (ex. skype)?
Also if possible try to post a screenshot with the problem.
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every app the button to switch doesnt show thats it really.
Aizon said:
every app the button to switch doesnt show thats it really.
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Could you please upload a screenshot?
Here u go
Really strange, I don't believe it's a hardware problem. Try this : on the dialpad type this *#*#7378423#*#* . This opens the service menu in xperia phones. Just go to service test and test the secondary camera. If it works then you should do a factory reset, maybe you messed up something in the system...
It saying this device does not support this function.
Aizon said:
It saying this device does not support this function.
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I hope it's not a hardware problem. To eliminate the possibility of a software related problem i suggest to flash a .ftf with the Flashtool.
If the problem still persist then its probably hardware related.
It's not that difficult to change the front facing camera in XZ (I have done it my self changing the motherboard - and the cameras are just below that) but that that would compromise the Water-resistance of the phone plus things could go really bad.
aaronkatrini said:
I hope it's not a hardware problem. To eliminate the possibility of a software related problem i suggest to flash a .ftf with the Flashtool.
If the problem still persist then its probably hardware related.
It's not that difficult to change the front facing camera in XZ (I have done it my self changing the motherboard - and the cameras are just below that) but that that would compromise the Water-resistance of the phone plus things could go really bad.
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Just reflashed it too the same kernel and it seemed to have worked thanks a lot man! was pretty sure it wasnt hardware as it was working a few days ago before i rooted
Glad it's ok
aaronkatrini said:
I hope it's not a hardware problem. To eliminate the possibility of a software related problem i suggest to flash a .ftf with the Flashtool.
If the problem still persist then its probably hardware related.
It's not that difficult to change the front facing camera in XZ (I have done it my self changing the motherboard - and the cameras are just below that) but that that would compromise the Water-resistance of the phone plus things could go really bad.
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problems returned.. reflashing doesn't fix it now.
Aizon said:
problems returned.. reflashing doesn't fix it now.
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It is really weird, if it would be a hardware problem, the camera would show up as a option to activate but it world either crash or not show any image at all (like black screen).
At this point I don't know what to say. Try send it to a repair shop, there seems to be no other alternatives.
hey bro i have the same front cam problem with my phone,i dont know how to do .ftf with the flash tool.can you please guide me?
i'll be really thankfull.
Same problem here
aaronkatrini said:
Glad it's ok
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Hi , even i am facing exactly the same problem, please tell me the procedure to solve this. How to reflash?
kspoojary said:
Hi , even i am facing exactly the same problem, please tell me the procedure to solve this. How to reflash?
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Just follow this guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
Hi, im experiencing the same problem with my xperia c5 dual. I'm not familiar with the flash ftf that you did to fix your problem.. Can you teach me how to solve it?
miggymoggu said:
Hi, im experiencing the same problem with my xperia c5 dual. I'm not familiar with the flash ftf that you did to fix your problem.. Can you teach me how to solve it?
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This thread is exclusive for Xperia z, if you have any question for your c5 please write in the right section. However flashing a firmware for Sony devices is almost identical for every device, so you can find them in the sticky posts on the cross-device threads.

Camera problem

Hi everyone
I'm visitor of xda forum for 6 years, but this is first time that I decided to write or ask something.
I have problem with camera of my Xperia z3+. I can't record hd videos, because when I try to record my phone freeze, and also focus doesn't work when I take photos for near object. I have tried everything in settings, but not success. I have tried also to repair my phone with Xperia companion from PC, and surprisingly it works, but unfortunately only for some days (maybe one week). After that same story. Again doesn't work. Don't ask me to call or to send the phone to Sony company because it doesn't exist in my country. What do you suggest guys? To flash new rom? Lineage? Or other official stock roms, even though I have tried to flash official 7.1.1 US version.
Sorry for my English, and thank you.
did you unlock your bootloader?
zemetal said:
did you unlock your bootloader?
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Yes, I have unlocked it, but since I have use Xperia companion to repair my phone, again it says 'bootloader unlock allowed: No'
Fast Eagle said:
Yes, I have unlocked it, but since I have use Xperia companion to repair my phone, again it says 'bootloader unlock allowed: No'
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did you backup your DRM keys? if not, they are lost forever, that's why your camera have problem focusing, x-reality stops working and so on. flashing new roms will not solve your problem.
you need to flash kernel with DRM fix.
zemetal said:
did you backup your DRM keys? if not, they are lost forever, that's why your camera have problem focusing, x-reality stops working and so on. flashing new roms will not solve your problem.
you need to flash kernel with DRM fix.
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Unfortunately no?
Fast Eagle said:
Unfortunately no
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flash a kernel with drm fix then, camera will be fixed
zemetal said:
flash a kernel with drm fix then, camera will be fixed
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Thanks bro.
Would this method work on nougat: https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
zemetal said:
flash a kernel with drm fix then, camera will be fixed
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/kernel-e655332-4-0-160withtwrp-t3629311
This link works perfectly. Thank you friend
Fast Eagle said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/kernel-e655332-4-0-160withtwrp-t3629311
This link works perfectly. Thank you friend
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haha welcome my thread btw :highfive:

Camera black screen ?

since i unlock the bootloader i cant use my camera (black screen) after searching i think theres no solution and also i cant relock the bootloader... any soloution in the future ? and it is possible to solve the prob after TWRP is released ?
sorry for my bad english
sent from XZ2
No because u lost drm kays now
azyounes said:
since i unlock the bootloader i cant use my camera (black screen) after searching i think theres no solution and also i cant relock the bootloader... any soloution in the future ? and it is possible to solve the prob after TWRP is released ?
sorry for my bad english
sent from XZ2
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Did you try with open camera app?
Also does camera works with what'sapp or messenger app?
no it doesnt work in all apps (black screen) to capture images but it works only for recording videos without using options. thats what happens when u unlock the bootloader ?
sent from XZ2
kris555777 said:
No because u lost drm kays now
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yes i know ?
idk if XZ and XZ1 had the same problem after unlocking the bootloader and if it was solved after.
sorry for my bad english
sent from XZ2
Why did you if u know unlocked bl brake some faw Sony features? Someone never learn it
kris555777 said:
Why did you if u know unlocked bl brake some faw Sony features? Someone never learn it
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i didnt know that before i unlock the BL, i just want to change the firmware because i had demo mode activated. i always unlock BL of all smartphone that i had before without any prob. i hope that a DRM fix will release soon
sent from XZ2
it should come soon, we only need twrp now, follow the twrp thread by martinx3
yes i hope so ?
sent from XZ2
azyounes said:
yes i hope so
sent from XZ2
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Did you actually try taking pics even if the camera were black or did you just assume it didn't work?
Because Open Camera does work taking awesome pics with even if the screen is black.
FartyParty said:
Did you actually try taking pics even if the camera were black or did you just assume it didn't work?
Because Open Camera does work taking awesome pics with even if the screen is black.
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yes i already took some pics the camera is working but i hate this black screen its boring [emoji26]
sent from XZ2
azyounes said:
yes i already took some pics the camera is working but i hate this black screen its boring [emoji26]
sent from XZ2
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Then wait on twrp and drm fix !
Same problem help me
power_510 said:
Same problem help me
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You need TWRP and a drmfix.
MartinX3 said:
You need TWRP and a drmfix.
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Android 9 worked sory bad English

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