[Q]Camera focus gone? - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

With apparently no reason autofocus of my xperia Z stopped working
Seems it is stuck on macro and it is on focus only when really near
Is there anything I can do? Any chance it is a software problem ?
I got my camera replaced this spring due to debris problem inside lenses .. I am really starting to think these camera sensors are made of sh***

Speed_399 said:
With apparently no reason autofocus of my xperia Z stopped working
Seems it is stuck on macro and it is on focus only when really near
Is there anything I can do? Any chance it is a software problem ?
I got my camera replaced this spring due to debris problem inside lenses .. I am really starting to think these camera sensors are made of sh***
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Have you tried a reset?

androidtweaker1 said:
Have you tried a reset?
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yes but nothing changed

Speed_399 said:
yes but nothing changed
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Try reflashing the rom.
If that does not resolve its an hardware issue then

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[Q] Is my phone camera broken??

I've been having this problem with my phone's camera, every time I start camera this "pink" split screen will appear and the camera app crashes.
What's going on here? (and no I haven't dropped my phone, yet)
Well find a few camera apps on the market and see if they do the same.
It's possible the camera is damaged, in which case you would have to resort to warranty.
sturmeh said:
Well find a few camera apps on the market and see if they do the same.
It's possible the camera is damaged, in which case you would have to resort to warranty.
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I downloaded other camera apps and they work fine, this problem seems to plague the native camera app. Very odd. Has somebody else faced this problem?
fakekullu said:
I downloaded other camera apps and they work fine, this problem seems to plague the native camera app. Very odd. Has somebody else faced this problem?
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Very odd. You could try a reflash to see if it solves any problems..
The problem returned again! I'm pissed, I started getting this issue after I flashed last time to JM5. I might have to re-flash or just wait for Froyo to come out (if it ever comes out )

Xperia Z - front camera not working

Hello ,
Just bought 3 days ago my xperia Z and yesterday i realised that the front camera isnt working at all. when i press the front camera button its says "unfortunately camera has stopped " and returns to home menu. other times there isnt a front camera button to press at all! and from the camera options i dont have "front camera , front video" choice. When i run diagnostics for the front camera its total black and i cant press the button for the test.
i guess its a hardware issue? Has anyone had a similar problem? I am on 4.2.2 and 10.3.A.0.423
AlexR29 said:
Hello ,
Just bought 3 days ago my xperia Z and yesterday i realised that the front camera isnt working at all. when i press the front camera button its says "unfortunately camera has stopped " and returns to home menu. other times there isnt a front camera button to press at all! and from the camera options i dont have "front camera , front video" choice. When i run diagnostics for the front camera its total black and i cant press the button for the test.
i guess its a hardware issue? Has anyone had a similar problem? I am on 4.2.2 and 10.3.A.0.423
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Perform a repair using SUS to rule out any software issues. If the problem persists, then it is most likely a hardware issue.
Backup your SD Card & other data prior to using SUS because it will erase all data on the phone.
AlexR29 said:
Hello ,
Just bought 3 days ago my xperia Z and yesterday i realised that the front camera isnt working at all. when i press the front camera button its says "unfortunately camera has stopped " and returns to home menu. other times there isnt a front camera button to press at all! and from the camera options i dont have "front camera , front video" choice. When i run diagnostics for the front camera its total black and i cant press the button for the test.
i guess its a hardware issue? Has anyone had a similar problem? I am on 4.2.2 and 10.3.A.0.423
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I would suggest you download a different app to take pictures and see if works with the front camera
I suggest maybe Camera MX
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magix.camera_mx
if it doesn't work then its hardware and best suggestion is to take it back for a replacement
If it does work then its a software issue, possibly a small bug with the sony camera app
I had something similar and had it reflashed with the original firmware directly from sony by a Guru/Tech guy at the store I got my phone.
Let me know if that helps ok.
kgs1992 said:
Perform a repair using SUS to rule out any software issues. If the problem persists, then it is most likely a hardware issue.
Backup your SD Card & other data prior to using SUS because it will erase all data on the phone.
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Sorry , i forgot to mention that i have already performed a factory reset , sus repair , nothing worked. i guess its a hardware issue.
LT nicles said:
I would suggest you download a different app to take pictures and see if works with the front camera
I suggest maybe Camera MX
if it doesn't work then its hardware and best suggestion is to take it back for a replacement
If it does work then its a software issue, possibly a small bug with the sony camera app
I had something similar and had it reflashed with the original firmware directly from sony by a Guru/Tech guy at the store I got my phone.
Let me know if that helps ok.
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Tried it , just to be sure , but it doesnt even give me an option for front camera use !
AlexR29 said:
Sorry , i forgot to mention that i have already performed a factory reset , sus repair , nothing worked. i guess its a hardware issue.
Tried it , just to be sure , but it doesnt even give me an option for front camera use !
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I'd recommend that you contact Sony support instead of trying to do something on your own, which might just end up worsening your problem.
AlexR29 said:
Sorry , i forgot to mention that i have already performed a factory reset , sus repair , nothing worked. i guess its a hardware issue.
Tried it , just to be sure , but it doesnt even give me an option for front camera use !
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Sounds like a hardware issue especially since the front camera did not work with a different app. take your phone back and exchange for new one before that option disappears.
LT nicles said:
Sounds like a hardware issue especially since the front camera did not work with a different app. take your phone back and exchange for new one before that option disappears.
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I took it back and made an exchange. Got my new one and its working fine! I hope it keeps up that way

Camera problem

I have a camera problem with my one, which stopped working and I think this is the same problem that appears in several threads. I tried several roms and apps and when I managed to keep the app without crashing, this is what the display is showing, and the camera captures. I wonder if this is software problem, or hardware. Also front camera works fine. Thanks a lot.
kostasps5 said:
I have a camera problem with my one, which stopped working and I think this is the same problem that appears in several threads. I tried several roms and apps and when I managed to keep the app without crashing, this is what the display is showing, and the camera captures. I wonder if this is software problem, or hardware. Also front camera works fine. Thanks a lot.
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if your device is new and still has warranty i would suggest you to get a replacement. I see some purple tint and there's no solid solution for that yet.
your problem could be hardware issue for all i know.
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Prash8429 said:
if your device is new and still has warranty i would suggest you to get a replacement. I see some purple tint and there's no solid solution for that yet.
your problem could be hardware issue for all i know.
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Thanks for the reply. I haven't got warranty, since rooting, so I'm screwed.
kostasps5 said:
Thanks for the reply. I haven't got warranty, since rooting, so I'm screwed.
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Since you have rooted the device, i suggest you try a different ROM, that might help if its some kinda software or kernel issue

I have camera problem

Hi i have camera problem i use xperia z1
The problem is that one side of my camera appear to be brighter then other side and it becomes something right by own or by switching between the front and back camera
After this problem i got another one recently that some thing weird appears on my camera its shape is irregular
But i don't know why it was never like that before
I have already installed new firmware and rooted unblocked deviced and also installed new xperia z5 camera software on mine but still same
Any one who can help is appreciated
How to clean the camera lens
Muaz hassan said:
Hi i have camera problem i use xperia z1
The problem is that one side of my camera appear to be brighter then other side and it becomes something right by own or by switching between the front and back camera
After this problem i got another one recently that some thing weird appears on my camera its shape is irregular
But i don't know why it was never like that before
I have already installed new firmware and rooted unblocked deviced and also installed new xperia z5 camera software on mine but still same
Any one who can help is appreciated
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If you can confirm this issue is not exclusive to Sony's stock camera, then it sounds like your camera is going bad. Get the camera module replaced by buying the part from eBay.
k9rockstar said:
How to clean the camera lens
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Umm...by cleaning it?
Is it inside the lens? If so, you have to tear-down your phone to get to the camera, then clean the glass.

Mi A2 Camera Focus Issue

Hello, my Mi A2 seems to have a strange effect when focusing on the primary lens. I would just like to know if this is normal or not. It seems when on the low light lens the focus is even across the image but the primary lens it seems to wash from one side to the other.
Here is a video to illustrate.
Does anybody else's do this? Thanks!
I've been having the same issue for a while now! It's very annoying and I have no idea how to fix it! I've been using the low light lens and just taking pictures with that. I cannot tell if it is a hardware or software issue either. I'm going to install a custom rom soon, just haven't had time to do it, so hopefully that fixes the issue!
i think it's a software issue, because after capture everything is OK
GAvetisyan333 said:
i think it's a software issue, because after capture everything is OK
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I still have issues after capture. If I'm capturing text the top half is unreadable in portrait because it's so blurry, and when I tap to focus on the top it doesn't help.
Same issues here
I have exactly the same issue... It seems like the extremes of the picture are better and the sides really blurry. For text is really bad, and also for pictures when you want the focus not being in the center. As you mention, touching the focus does not help.
I have no solution for now, thinking on sending it back...
Doubed HW issue
I'm sorry to say I feel it like a HW issue as I am facing the same issue with GCam in my MI A2.
i too have the same problame even after capture...
It's fixed on my phone now, unfortunately I had to get a new camera module. The issue is likely caused by a misaligned lens element, so the only option is to swap the camera module or warranty the phone. Mine works great now. Shouldn't have had to fix it but I guess these things happen I guess.
Nope586 said:
It's fixed on my phone now, unfortunately I had to get a new camera module. The issue is likely caused by a misaligned lens element, so the only option is to swap the camera module or warranty the phone. Mine works great now. Shouldn't have had to fix it but I guess these things happen I guess.
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Can you guide us how to swap the camera module?
jayanath said:
Can you guide us how to swap the camera module?
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It should be pretty straightforward, here's a teardown video: https://youtu.be/mo92gAwKv6s. That should walk you through getting the module out.
Nope586 said:
It's fixed on my phone now, unfortunately I had to get a new camera module. The issue is likely caused by a misaligned lens element, so the only option is to swap the camera module or warranty the phone. Mine works great now. Shouldn't have had to fix it but I guess these things happen I guess.
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Can you send a link to the module you got? There's several between eBay and AliExpress I've seen, but am looking for a reliable one.
I have the same problem, I think it's began after update to pie 9, Is it possible? I try everything like clear cache, factory reset, hitting the camera. What is your solution ? Only change the camera with new ?
EmranBG said:
I have the same problem, I think it's began after update to pie 9, Is it possible? I try everything like clear cache, factory reset, hitting the camera. What is your solution ? Only change the camera with new ?
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This issue was with Android 8.1 as well. I checked with 2 other devices but only my device has the issue :crying:
jayanath said:
This issue was with Android 8.1 as well. I checked with 2 other devices but only my device has the issue :crying:
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Then we need change the camera module too I dont have problem in close objects, have only in far objects..
Same issue here... I wonder if flashing Miui would solve this problem..
EmranBG said:
Then we need change the camera module too I dont have problem in close objects, have only in far objects..
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I noticed this the other day as well, when taking a picture up close, it focuses fine, but on far away objects it has this issue.
i just ckecked with both lenses but all working fine in my case
onericardo said:
Same issue here... I wonder if flashing Miui would solve this problem..
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Don't think this would help as this seems like a HW issue affecting only some devices.
one6pa2 said:
It should be pretty straightforward, here's a teardown video: https://youtu.be/mo92gAwKv6s. That should walk you through getting the module out.
Can you send a link to the module you got? There's several between eBay and AliExpress I've seen, but am looking for a reliable one.
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Sure, I got it from here: https://www.witrigs.com/oem-dual-rear-camera-replacement-for-xiaomi-mi-a2
I have the same insane problem
Low light camera mode is working fine
But the regular mode washes out at the top but it is clear at close objects
Can u give us any solution miui...
mia2 camera issue after pie update
my mia2 primary camera does not focus properly ,videos are totally blurred after the pie update,hope xiomi resolves the camera issue soon.I think this is software issue,if it would have been a HW issue,why would the camera hadbeen working perfectly on OREO?

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