Front Facing Camera Option Disappeared - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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.

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Xperia TX display inverse Problem

i have Xperia TX display inverse
flash with setool and flashtool but not fixed
can't find software for touch calibratin
befor flashed with lt30 kernel and after that it has inverted display
i flashed it with several versions of lt29 and didnt change
after that i flashed it complete with CDF and ETS firmware didnt change
please help me
VaziryShop said:
i have Xperia TX display inverse
flash with setool and flashtool but not fixed
can't find software for touch calibratin
befor flashed with lt30 kernel and after that it has inverted display
i flashed it with several versions of lt29 and didnt change
after that i flashed it complete with CDF and ETS firmware didnt change
please help me
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have you tried changing OS? if you are on ICS, then try JB, and if you are on JB, try to flash ICS to see the problem is solved or not
ebi4321 said:
have you tried changing OS? if you are on ICS, then try JB, and if you are on JB, try to flash ICS to see the problem is solved or not
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didnt change
please help me
VaziryShop said:
didnt change
please help me
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I have same problem with you...
Did you solve this problem?
I don't know how to fix it ><
me too!!
skylovely2005 said:
I have same problem with you...
Did you solve this problem?
I don't know how to fix it ><
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please someone help us..:crying::crying::crying:
Please search
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2412931
gregbradley said:
Please search
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2412931
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so, the solutian is send my phone to repair company?
cheq.avanzator said:
so, the solutian is send my phone to repair company?
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Read the thread, try the suggestions given in it and if they don't work send it off...try all that before asking for more advice as otherwise you will just be directed to try that. Good luck

[Q] My TX Gray Screen !!!!!

My xperia tx no show anything after today call and the screen is gray. The phone is receive calls and SMS. Even touch screen working but it is gray and don't show anything.
Updating the software with sus but the fault could not solve.
HTxperia said:
My xperia tx no show anything after today call and the screen is gray. The phone is receive calls and SMS. Even touch screen working but it is gray and don't show anything.
Updating the software with sus but the fault could not solve.
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is it rooted? and has unlocked boot loader
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romeoofair said:
is it rooted? and has unlocked boot loader
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Yes rooted and unlocked bootloader
HTxperia said:
Yes rooted and unlocked bootloader
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did you try with flash tool?
romeoofair said:
did you try with flash tool?
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yes But Without result
did not go gray screen
HTxperia said:
yes But Without result
did not go gray screen
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thats wierd. i dont think it a software issue bro. flashing the rom usually fix this issue
romeoofair said:
thats wierd. i dont think it a software issue bro. flashing the rom usually fix this issue
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Time ago I had a problem and inverted screen when you install any version of Android remain the screen upside down but painstakingly found the solution was not in Hardwear problem but a software problem
Until this problem is software and I hope that I find a solution
Thank you very much my friend to try to help
HTxperia said:
Time ago I had a problem and inverted screen when you install any version of Android remain the screen upside down but painstakingly found the solution was not in Hardwear problem but a software problem
Until this problem is software and I hope that I find a solution
Thank you very much my friend to try to help
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ya even i had that issue but i fixed it. i m sure your problem is a software issue but i m not aware of the proper solution
any help xda ??

[Q] Phone detecting headphones are always connected

Hey guys I've a problem with my C6603.
It happend that my phone thinks that there's always a headphone connected to it. You'll think and what? Well, basically when I call someone I have to use the loudspeaker function or otherwise I just can't here through the phone hearspeaker. When I try to listen to music or whatever I can't.
So I know it's a hardware problem, but can't it be created something like a "mod" to let the phone avoid the jack, just disable it by software?
Thanks.
plamen97 said:
Hey guys I've a problem with my C6603.
It happend that my phone thinks that there's always a headphone connected to it. You'll think and what? Well, basically when I call someone I have to use the loudspeaker function or otherwise I just can't here through the phone hearspeaker. When I try to listen to music or whatever I can't.
So I know it's a hardware problem, but can't it be created something like a "mod" to let the phone avoid the jack, just disable it by software?
Thanks.
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It was happening to me as well in 4.3 or KitKat, don't remember now. Give a try to flash another or reflash this ROM, that's all
LaurynasVP said:
It was happening to me as well in 4.3 or KitKat, don't remember now. Give a try to flash another or reflash this ROM, that's all
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I've changed several roms, it's not that the problem
plamen97 said:
I've changed several roms, it's not that the problem
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Well that's weird, 'cause I had the same issue but within ROM reinstallation it fixed by its own. Have you tried Custom ROM?
try this app maybe it helps https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woodslink.android.wiredheadphoneroutingfix&hl=en
LaurynasVP said:
Well that's weird, 'cause I had the same issue but within ROM reinstallation it fixed by its own. Have you tried Custom ROM?
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I can't, I cannot unlock my BT - carrier locked
usman_fareed said:
try this app maybe it helps https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woodslink.android.wiredheadphoneroutingfix&hl=en
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I love you man, you just saved my life, Thank you!!
plamen97 said:
I love you man, you just saved my life, Thank you!!
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i am glad that it helped
usman_fareed said:
i am glad that it helped
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I have same problem as you on my Xperia ZR C5502 5.1.1.I havw read somewhere It is Sony's software problem not hardware.
Have you found any proper solution without any app?
Yeah same here I couldn't do anything about it just using that program https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woodslink.android.wiredheadphoneroutingfix
Be aware if you may forgot the settings and while you record a video the sound will be lost

[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
Sent from my C6902
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
Sent from my Z1
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
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
sruba209 said:
yes....but i have come back to stock rom today....just to see if the issue persists
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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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

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:

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