Hi
it seems that the curse follows me,
i got my HTC M7 camera replaced after getting the Purple tint issue + main board, now the pictures are bit greenish / green tint like problem i had on the older ONE X.
anyone knows about this problems?
thats REALLY ugly and annoying
Thanks
liav12 said:
Hi
it seems that the curse follows me,
i got my HTC M7 camera replaced after getting the Purple tint issue + main board, now the pictures are bit greenish / green tint like problem i had on the older ONE X.
anyone knows about this problems?
thats REALLY ugly and annoying
Thanks
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This is a really known issue. you will need to replace the awb_cal file (auto white balance calibration). you need root to replace the file. You will also need a custom kernel with /system writable otherwise the new awb file will be replaced by the original one at each reboot.
so
unlock bootloader if not already unlocked
flash a custom recovery (twrp 2.6.3.3 or 2.6.3.4 recommended)
root the phone + install busybox app
flash a custom kernel with /system writable function (i.e elementalX, bulletproof... make sure the kernel match your rom)
backup the existing awb_cal file just in case(/sys/android_camera_awb_cal/awb_cal)
use a root explorer and replace the awb_cal file with that one from the Htc One M8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2744757
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772067
and also discussed in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317507
Wow, thanks for the explanation!
didnt knew that replacing a bad camera with the purple tint will result in another problem after replacemen, that really makes me angry.
BTW outside in day light the pictures are ok, but indoors looks like that.
not possible to fix it without rooting the device??
The only other way to rectify the green tint issue is to visit your nearest HTC service center and have them recalibrate the camera sensor.. takes 5 mins.
For a quick do, try switching to night mode. That might help. Does for me.
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Thank you all
after i tried to change the settings a bitits ok now, annoying buy ok.
the nearest HTC center is about 35 miles, that sucks really after i already took it for a camera replacement \=
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I have the AT&T HTC One which I fully converted to the Google Play Edition. It is currently running stock 4.4.2. I don't remember noticing this problem prior to updating to 4.4, but there are purple clouds/streaks that show up in pictures I take with the stock camera app. They show up more in darker pictures, but they are still there in brightly lit pictures, you just can't really see them. Please see the attachments for examples.
I tried wiping the lens off and then cleaning it, but it seems to be a software or hardware problem. I am planning on flashing the AT&T RUU when I get a chance to see if that helps, just really hoping it's not a hardware problem that I have to send back. I flashed ViperOne Rom on it with the same problem (didn't change firmware though). I also refreshed the GPE RUU and the problem persisted. Has anyone else had this problem? I looked around and didn't see this problem referenced anywhere.
Ghosts.
Doesn't look good!
I had the same problem out of the box.
It's an internal camera hardware fault,you should ask for a swap
Exactly. Mine were the same, replacement helps
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i think its a hardware problem
Good day fellow Butterfly S users!
I'm new to this forums and I was looking to expand my knowledge on this area.
First off, if I root a phone, what are the pros and cons?
Secondly, if I did root a phone will it get rid of the pink/purple tint with the camera? --Since I read somewhere that this is a software problem..
I notice a somewhat pinkish tint whenever I use the camera in lowlight. I tried reducing the ISO to 100 already with still no change.
papaketchup said:
Good day fellow Butterfly S users!
I'm new to this forums and I was looking to expand my knowledge on this area.
First off, if I root a phone, what are the pros and cons?
Secondly, if I did root a phone will it get rid of the pink/purple tint with the camera? --Since I read somewhere that this is a software problem..
I notice a somewhat pinkish tint whenever I use the camera in lowlight. I tried reducing the ISO to 100 already with still no change.
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I can't answer that because I don't have that issue and I think most of us don't
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papaketchup said:
Secondly, if I did root a phone will it get rid of the pink/purple tint with the camera? --Since I read somewhere that this is a software problem..
I notice a somewhat pinkish tint whenever I use the camera in lowlight. I tried reducing the ISO to 100 already with still no change.
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Rooting won't magically solve any problems with your phone. Rooting won't give your phone superpowers. Assuming it really is a software problem and a solution does exist (such as a modified camera app or firmware or kernel driver), rooting would most likely allow you to install that modified version on your device. Other than that, it won't affect your camera in any way.
papaketchup said:
Good day fellow Butterfly S users!
I'm new to this forums and I was looking to expand my knowledge on this area.
First off, if I root a phone, what are the pros and cons?
Secondly, if I did root a phone will it get rid of the pink/purple tint with the camera? --Since I read somewhere (don't remember where exactly, but I am sure google will find it for you) that this is a software problem..
I notice a somewhat pinkish tint whenever I use the camera in lowlight. I tried reducing the ISO to 100 already with still no change.
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AFAIK the generally accepted explanation is that the issue is HW related and caused by the image sensor's sensitivity to heat. I read about a user somewhere who performed tests and found out that the purple tint starts to appear on his device when the temperature inside the phone is >28C. His phone was a HTC One, but the same goes for the Butterfly S, too.
Personally, I did not run any such test though, as my device seems to be among the lucky few which are not affected by this phenomenon :victory:
I attempted to produce the purple tint using the following test after I purchased my phone:
1) 30 minutes of NFS Most Wanted, which "preheated" the device quite nicely ,
2) lights off in the room, so it is lit only the backlight of the screen of my laptop. (this ensures that a high ISO is selected by the camera)
3) camera on -> take some test shots
They were niosy as hell (due to high ISO), but thankfully free of any discoloration.
As for rooting...
If this is the only reason you want to root I would say: don't do it. By itself, rooting wont solve your problems. That is a fact. Rooting could enable you to apply a SW-fix though, if the issue was in fact a SW-related.
Hello,
So lately when taking pictures in low light conditions I've been noticing purple spots in the right top corner of my pictures.
I did some research and I found a problem with a purple haze but I think this is a different problem.
Here is an example of what I mean:
Picture 1:
http://imgur.com/k3mUpsL,J9p0geX#0
Picture 2:
http://imgur.com/k3mUpsL,J9p0geX#1
As you can see it doesn't matter when or how I take my picture the spots seem to be in the same place.
I have the international version and i'm running Viper One 6.2.1 android version 4.4.2.
Does anyone know what this is and if there is a way to fix it?
Thanks on advanced!
No FIX.
I had same issue with the phone (at&t version). since i was under warranty, at&t replaced me with a Refurb one. Try installing AOSP based rom, or ARHD and see if the issue still persist.
HTC replaces phone with another defective one
I recently discovered my HTC ONE M7 has dead pixels on the top of the screen (notifications bar, which sucks as you cant access any shortucut to the notifications and need to look for the app on your own) and in the middle of the screen (when there is something to click on that spot i have to scroll up or down where the screen actually works. In some cases the page can't be scrolled down or zoomed therefore I am just screwed without options).
Turns out this happens 6 months after I got this phone exchanged by HTC (because the original phone I bought had a defective camera with purple color bug). This means the screen of the "new" phone I got has a life span of 6 months without defects only. SIX MONTHS!!
It seems when HTC replaces your phone for a new one they are just giving you defective products or refurbished products, which will break shortly after.
So nobody knows what is causing this problem and if its hardware or software related?
realmadridsi said:
So nobody knows what is causing this problem and if its hardware or software related?
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Hardware hardware hardware hardware hardware........ And so on
Hey! I got shipped used soft bricked M7 today, fixed software, updated to ViperOne 8,0,0 and noticed that when i open my camera, only front camera works and it shows everything in highly saturated pink. Also - there is no option for rear camera.
Any advice?
taztdar said:
Hey! I got shipped used soft bricked M7 today, fixed software, updated to ViperOne 8,0,0 and noticed that when i open my camera, only front camera works and it shows everything in highly saturated pink. Also - there is no option for rear camera.
Any advice?
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Pink saturation is a weeeeeellllllll known issue. The solution is to replace the camera with the newer module. First model all had this issue caused by heat.
FOr the other camera its looks like its not detected to it probably another hardware problem. Maybe its not connected correctly or the module is dead.
Advice: send it for repair.
(Some say purple, and blue in my screenshot)
Anyone has this issue?
I just heard about this from the links below, and tested with mine.. Unfortunately Mine has purple spots too.
It's been a month since I bought it. Will I get a refurbished one if I ask for a exchange??
Anyone dealt with Verizon regarding this problem?? Any Suggestions?
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/5...rple-speck-might-be-camera-sensor-problem.htm
http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s6-owners-purple-speck-front-facing-camera-607130/
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2015/05/users-reporting-galaxy-s6-front-camera-has-purple-specks/
eecho said:
(Some say purple, and blue in my screenshot)
Anyone has this issue?
I just heard about this from the links below, and tested with mine.. Unfortunately Mine has purple spots too.
It's been a month since I bought it. Will I get a refurbished one if I ask for a exchange??
Anyone dealt with Verizon regarding this problem?? Any Suggestions?
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/5...rple-speck-might-be-camera-sensor-problem.htm
http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s6-owners-purple-speck-front-facing-camera-607130/
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2015/05/users-reporting-galaxy-s6-front-camera-has-purple-specks/
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I just went through the same exact issue with my wife's S4. Different phone I know, but the purple, pixelated artifacts on the screen indicate a camera sensor hardware failure. The phone was still under warranty so I worked through Samsung Help and Verizon Tech Support to troubleshoot. A few things they had me do before sending a replacement phone were:
1. Toggle between front and rear cameras to see if it's present in both.
2. Switch between camera modes and resolutions (if applicable) to see if it disappears in any. Go ahead and zoom in if you could and see if it goes out of view.
3. Clear camera cache and data using the app manager.
4. Start the device in safe mode and check to see if it's an installed app that's affecting it - safe mode disables all non-system apps.
5. Factory reset the device.
After all of that, the conclusion was exactly as I expected: cam sensor hardware failure and warranty replacement. I can't speak to whether you'd get a refurb or new device as a replacement. Probably have a great chance to get a new device if you exchanged it in the store.