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camera failed after update the firmware of camera

hi guys, i am using i9003, and i flashed my camera firmware using the code *#*#34971539#*#*, then the camera cannot work any more. blank screen appear after opening the camera app and camera failed message appears after several seconds. I tried to reflash other roms, all cannot work. is there any possibility to fix this?
thx in advance!!

fsmylc said:
hi guys, i am using i9003, and i flashed my camera firmware using the code *#*#34971539#*#*, then the camera cannot work any more. blank screen appear after opening the camera app and camera failed message appears after several seconds. I tried to reflash other roms, all cannot work. is there any possibility to fix this?
thx in advance!!
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Why would you use a code to flash it? Replace the Camera.apk file. Also what firmware are you on? Would be nice if you mentioned that aswell.

i update my i9003 to GB, i offen met camera errors, so i tried to flash it by code, but it cannot work, and currently my rom is xxkb3

fsmylc said:
i update my i9003 to GB, i offen met camera errors, so i tried to flash it by code, but it cannot work, and currently my rom is xxkb3
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I quote this from the KP9 Feedback thread, this has already been discussed, so please avoid making new threads, I will highlight the important part in bold. It's important that you look at the KP9 Flash guide to make sure your not missing any steps. Bootloader is a must to flash aswell.
1. Make all your backups using TB. Don't forget to move the TB folder to Ext_SD or PC after backing up.
2. Factory reset phone using manual code. (*2767*3855#)
3. Get into recovery mode and wipe all.
4. Now flash the new ROM as usual (latona and then the remaining 4 files.) Be sure not to make any lame errors here.
5. Factory reset again using manual code.
6. Now check to see if the power button functions and the phone reboots when you ask so. (It should work.)
7. Check camera. If you have a black screen, its okay.
8. Factory reset again using manual code.
9. Redo flash procedure again.
10. Factory reset again.
11. Check power button issue and camera. Both should be totally fine.
12. Press power button to lock and leave device for 10 mins. Now, press power button to check if the device wakes up as normal. It should. If you want to avoid the device being woken up by calls or texts or other notifications, just put it into flight mode and turn off Wi-Fi.
13. Root using SuperOneClick. It will show up Kernel Panic error in the end, but its no problem.
14. Just pull battery after that and restart phone. You should see SuperUser installed and working. Upgrade Busybox to 1.18.4 by Stericson.
15. Now install TB and go about your restoring business. DO NOT restore any system apps. Just restore User Apps and data.
16. If you didn't **** up any of the above, you should be up and running 2.3.4 without any issues (yet!).

yes, i tried this method, but it does not work for me, camera still keep black first, then camera failed message pops up... i am not sure if the camera is the same as i9000, then i can try the wave bin files. thx anyway

*#*#34971539#*#* and choosing the "update camera firmware" is a big no no.
The firmware for your camera is now gone.. Take it your samsung service center and *do not* mention the secret menu for camera. Just say it stopped working.
Many of these menus are hidden for a reason..

fooman123 said:
*#*#34971539#*#* and choosing the "update camera firmware" is a big no no.
The firmware for your camera is now gone.. Take it your samsung service center and *do not* mention the secret menu for camera. Just say it stopped working.
Many of these menus are hidden for a reason..
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You get a thanks from me, Why do people get so curious to play with secret menu's to kill their phone. Congratulations, He now has a camera phone without camera.

thx for your help. but i just want to make my camera to work, not just playing.

My friend, I was the stupid one with same problem early this month.
Service center will need 1 hour to fix, don't waste your time reflash firmware.
I did that many times and no luck at all...service center the solution.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15336141#post15336141

He erased his camera firmware thats why

Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171246

All i can see is going to service center and getting it fixed. Isnt their a solution that we can perform?

jaskiratsingh said:
All i can see is going to service center and getting it fixed. Isnt their a solution that we can perform?
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Did you erase your firmware too?
This code should be spread far and wide..
http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/showthread.php/4834-SamsungApps-camera-firmware-update-available!?

My camera dont work too after i flashed kp9 to xxkb3 too.. Can anybody help me with this prob.. Or can anyone can post camera.apk that can run xxkb3 firmware.. Thanks much!

mjbri0613 said:
My camera dont work too after i flashed kp9 to xxkb3 too.. Can anybody help me with this prob.. Or can anyone can post camera.apk that can run xxkb3 firmware.. Thanks much!
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You need to flash xxkb3 twice.
Hard reset, Flash first time, hard reset using code, flash again, hard reset using code and camera should work
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fooman123 said:
Did you erase your firmware too?
This code should be spread far and wide..
http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/showthread.php/4834-SamsungApps-camera-firmware-update-available!?
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No... I didn't erase my camera firmware. I wanted to know, as no forum including above provides a solution
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jaskiratsingh said:
You need to flash xxkb3 twice.
Hard reset, Flash first time, hard reset using code, flash again, hard reset using code and camera should work
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Ok sir i will try it

jaskiratsingh said:
No... I didn't erase my camera firmware. I wanted to know, as no forum including above provides a solution
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Then given your acknowledgment that "no forum including above provides a solution" the general consensus (and multiple Google searches) -- seems to confirm that if one "updates" their camera firmware from the hidden menu -- that there is at present - no known, recovery - short of taking the phone to a samsung service center..
I just don't understand how re-asking the question is going to yield a different answer.. like the easy do-it-yourself solution is being withheld in favor of the more difficult one of taking the phone to the service center -- just waiting for someone to ask..

fooman123 said:
Then given your acknowledgment that "no forum including above provides a solution" the general consensus (and multiple Google searches) -- seems to confirm that if one "updates" their camera firmware from the hidden menu -- that there is at present - no known, recovery - short of taking the phone to a samsung service center..
I just don't understand how re-asking the question is going to yield a different answer.. like the easy do-it-yourself solution is being withheld in favor of the more difficult one of taking the phone to the service center -- just waiting for someone to ask..
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Well....you are providing a link, thought it to be a solution. What I don't understand is the need to create multiple topics and giving circular reference.
If you have a solution except customer service then share, if you don't even a noob knows service center is my resort.
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service center refused my request because I bought the machine in hongkong, but iam in china at present, so I have to try to resolve it by myself...

return to stock, USB port borken?

As the title suggests, my USB has not been working for about two weeks, and I finally have time to look into this more. Seems nothing is working... tried drivers from PDANet, different cables, different PC everything. It was working one day and than not the next. Anyhow, is there a way I can return to stock, unrooted so I can get this repaired? Should I take the chance and bring it to Sprint anyway? I do have insurance.... perhaps that's the best way?
Thanks for help!

My best guess will be to boot onto recovery and try to restore from a backup but I'm not entirely sure (since it's for warranty) as u may need to lock the root again and I don't know if that's possible without the pc.

You can download the stock ROM to your sdcard directory using your phone's browser and flash the ROM on CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063664
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If you have DropBox app, you can upload the stock ROM to www.dropbox.com and download it using your DropBox app.

Yeah, I was trying to do this yesterday, but I every download link I found has been closed.... any the link posted here doesnt include the sprint version.
man, this sucks.

mine is even worse.i cant bring it to repairs.cuz i hafe the US version of the nexus s. and im in europe..
i imported mine when it got released.

im going to post this in the Nexus S 4G development forum... seems like it's a little more active with more technical details.
I'll try and remember to post back here with what I've been able to do.

mcgrathx said:
Yeah, I was trying to do this yesterday, but I every download link I found has been closed.... any the link posted here doesnt include the sprint version.
man, this sucks.
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I posted the GRJ90 (2.3.5) Stock Deoxed ROM on my DropBox. Does this work?
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20491067/GRJ90DEODEXED.zip
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is this for the Sprint NS4G?

mcgrathx said:
is this for the Sprint NS4G?
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Yes, Sprint NS4G GRJ90 (Android 2.3.5) Stock Deoxed ROM

Did u try wiping everything and reflashing like I suggested in your other thread?

ZiggSVO said:
Did u try wiping everything and reflashing like I suggested in your other thread?
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DO THIS.
seriously i had the same problem a fortnight ago and thought it was the internal sd, i formated it (didnt work) so i wiped the phone to reflash it. thats when i realized my horrible mistake; but lo and behold the usb was working again so i was able to put a rom on there and flash it. if a wipe and reflash doesnt work try a format first (remember to redownload a rom before you wipe the phone though)

themapleboy said:
DO THIS.
seriously i had the same problem a fortnight ago and thought it was the internal sd, i formated it (didnt work) so i wiped the phone to reflash it. thats when i realized my horrible mistake; but lo and behold the usb was working again so i was able to put a rom on there and flash it. if a wipe and reflash doesnt work try a format first (remember to redownload a rom before you wipe the phone though)
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i hope your right.that the USB gos back to working(it is actually a software problem.dont ask me how i got to know that)
but a new rom or a re flash is no guarantee that itl kick back and work.
so ill be waiting for the nexus prime.and a way to ship it to the Netherlands :'D

stock rom is available in rom manager.
boot to recovery
flash downloaded zip from rom manager
uninstall superuser & all root apps
send out for samsung if you're sure usb is the problem.

[SOLVED] Vanished IMIE number

After flashing final fixed VB i have noticed that when i look up phone info at the IMIE number it reads as000000000000000 and IMEI SV is05. Not sure if it is from this rom because i have flashed multiple roms and of course i have always done major cleaning before flashing but this is the first time that i have needed to look up the IMEI number.

Any nandroid backups?

no just use titanium for apps and data

Read...
There is a guide in GS4G section. Nobody is going to hold your hand and walk you through something that has already been laid out step by step

anoymonos said:
no just use titanium for apps and data
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Good luck. Without a backup there aren't many easy options. Most of the options you do have seem to be luck of the draw attempting the many theories to fix it. If you do, however get lucky, backup your damn efs folder.
Did you use SGS Kernel Flasher by chance? I think that might make a backup of the files you need... or I am talking out of my ass.

I backed up my sd card on computer before i even rooted but no nandriod backup. Ill give the thread a read and thanks.

Try taking out the battery for 10 minutes first.
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vgcraze said:
Try taking out the battery for 10 minutes first.
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Hell... hold the power button down as Thomas explained in the gremlin thread to clear whatever it was we are clearing. Hmmm.... a light bulb just went off - I suppose that is why it resets the IMEI for some and fixes it.

I tried the gremlin fix with no luck where exactly can i find this efs folder

That is the backup you needed to make before doing anything to your phone. Try the taking out your battery for 15 mins and holding down the power button for 15 seconds. It has worked for some.
Also try flashing back to stock froyo and see if kies mini will let you upgrade. Make sure you aren't rooted when you use kies.
Is your phone making/receiving calls?

I have tried battery removal gremlin fix and yes my phone still works but it is causing my qik account to not be validated. I wiil try the kies method next. I made a backup of sd card on computer before flash but cant locate efs folder anywhere

Efs is a system folder. It is already corrupt. Which happens and now you know you need to back it up.

solved please close
Issue resolved thanks to Odia.

anoymonos said:
Issue resolved thanks to Odia.
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They don't really close threads. Just add [SOLVED] to the title of the thread.

cant figure out how to edit title, and i thought that was the rules to follow.

anoymonos said:
cant figure out how to edit title, and i thought that was the rules to follow.
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Just click edit in your original posts. And rules actually say type [RESOLVED] in the title but we have kinda changed it to [SOLVED].

lumin30 said:
They don't really close threads. Just add [SOLVED] to the title of the thread.
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How did you solve it? I also have the same problem.
Thanks

Do you have any nandroid back ups?

lumin30 said:
Do you have any nandroid back ups?
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I thought i backed up the whatever file in esf folder, but when I recovered it, it didn't work either...

HTC One S CM10 camera not working?

Finally got my One S on the CM bandwagon, until i get the error when opening the camera application that "no external storage is available"...? What. I don't understand how could this happen. Reference the picture below...
i pretty much bought my one s for its kick ass camera, and now i cant use it? Help a brother out.

All I can suggest is a reboot and/or flashing the rom again. Although if you really want to get the best photos possible then I recommend flashing a sense-based rom.

hmm
Kamilr97 said:
All I can suggest is a reboot and/or flashing the rom again. Although if you really want to get the best photos possible then I recommend flashing a sense-based rom.
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is it possible of the way i rooted? i followed this http://androidspin.com/2012/05/13/s...he-bootloader-and-get-root-on-your-htc-one-s/ and it seems to have given me a lot of trouble. would it be better to simply try super user root?
it also seems that i cant access the sdcard of the phone... still trying to work this one out

After some tinkering around, found out that the sd card is completely unavailable! like no pictures, no downloads, no computer connection... HELP!!!

thecweaver111 said:
After some tinkering around, found out that the sd card is completely unavailable! like no pictures, no downloads, no computer connection... HELP!!!
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Go here to fix it.

Darknites said:
Go here to fix it.
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Thank you so much! helped me out twice already!!

lg stylo root problem

im new here so... im not sure if this is the right place to post. i have a lg stylo i have been trying to root for 3 days now and nothing. super user shows up and asks for a binary update but will not do it. root checker shows no root same with flashify. i have done factory resets and the one with the vol down key and power button. no luck super user shows up no matter what but no root no matter what method i try, the one listed here (one click?) and another like it where you add stuff manualy. i havent had any luck can someone help please. as a side note i dont know if its related to rooting my phone or a secondary issue but my rear facing camera refuse to work now. just shows black for a second then back to home screen. im on 5.1.1. thank you for reading

Please post which variant of the phone you have, the software number (not just the Android version) you're on, and links to the tools used.

es0tericcha0s said:
Please post which variant of the phone you have, the software number (not just the Android version) you're on, and links to the tools used.
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thank you! my software version is ms63110i according to my phone, i have tried this like 20 times: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/lg-g-stylo-t-mobile-lg-h631tn-t3123165 and this also about 10 times : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-how-to-root-lgls770-5-1-1-t3184649

I would use the kdz to get a fresh start and try again. There are pictures in the first guide you linked to - did yours look like that or were there specific errors?

es0tericcha0s said:
I would use the kdz to get a fresh start and try again. There are pictures in the first guide you linked to - did yours look like that or were there specific errors?
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thank you! kdz worked. i now have root! but the rear camera still wont work. is that an issue from my previous root attempts? or something else? again thank you very much

Most likely something else. The kdz writes all of the software and firmware back to the device just like it was brand new. This should resolve any software issues when completed successfully, which it obviously was...

es0tericcha0s said:
Most likely something else. The kdz writes all of the software and firmware back to the device just like it was brand new. This should resolve any software issues when completed successfully, which it obviously was...
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that stinks, i really need the camera for work. already had the phone for a week. doubt if metropcs would take it back. maybe i can find a shop locally to take a look at it. again thank you

meanoldrunk said:
that stinks, i really need the camera for work. already had the phone for a week. doubt if metropcs would take it back. maybe i can find a shop locally to take a look at it. again thank you
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did you try a different camera app?

meanoldrunk said:
that stinks, i really need the camera for work. already had the phone for a week. doubt if metropcs would take it back. maybe i can find a shop locally to take a look at it. again thank you
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If a different camera app doesn't work then follow this guide by DrakenFX and return the phone to metro for a new one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/rom-lg-g-stylo-h631-ms631-v10j-stock-t3211563

meanoldrunk said:
that stinks, i really need the camera for work. already had the phone for a week. doubt if metropcs would take it back. maybe i can find a shop locally to take a look at it. again thank you
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Thediesel1972 said:
If a different camera app doesn't work then follow this guide by DrakenFX and return the phone to metro for a new one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/rom-lg-g-stylo-h631-ms631-v10j-stock-t3211563
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Correct, but try this camera app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/xcam-xdabbeb-originally-g3-stylo-t3148847
I assume you haven't delete anything since you restore using kdz. If not and this app doesn't work that mean you phone is defected. Flaah my stock restore and return/exchange

DrakenFX said:
Correct, but try this camera app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/xcam-xdabbeb-originally-g3-stylo-t3148847
I assume you haven't delete anything since you restore using kdz. If not and this app doesn't work that mean you phone is defected. Flaah my stock restore and return/exchange
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thank you for the replies. i actually did that about 8 this a.m. took it back to metropcs and they filled out a warranty claim for me. i should have a new one this week. i wouldnt have known what to without your help! thanks again