Front Facing Camera Help - T-Mobile LG G2x

i have flashed almost every GB rom and kernel combination i could find. For some reason my front camera does not work at all. I tried the stock camera app and the lg camera zip with no luck. when i switch to the ffc i get weird patterns and pink fuzz and then nothing can be seen. It also doesnt work for the video chat apps.
Any suggestions?

eb8806 said:
i have flashed almost every GB rom and kernel combination i could find. For some reason my front camera does not work at all. I tried the stock camera app and the lg camera zip with no luck. when i switch to the ffc i get weird patterns and pink fuzz and then nothing can be seen. It also doesnt work for the video chat apps.
Any suggestions?
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Ever thought it might be a hardware problem, or a connection problem?

Did it work on stock?
Have you dropped or in any way altered your phone?
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not sure
rtotheichie said:
Did it work on stock?
Have you dropped or in any way altered your phone?.
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I bought the phone used so im not sure if it was dropped previously. I never tried the camera on bone stock because i rooted and flashed a rom as soon as i got it. I didnt think to check the front camera until recently when i went to check the quality and saw that it did not work. I tried it on stock rooted, cm7, all the other cm7 based roms (shendu, lezo,etc), weapon g2x etc. with no luck

eb8806 said:
I bought the phone used so im not sure if it was dropped previously. I never tried the camera on bone stock because i rooted and flashed a rom as soon as i got it. I didnt think to check the front camera until recently when i went to check the quality and saw that it did not work. I tried it on stock rooted, cm7, all the other cm7 based roms (shendu, lezo,etc), weapon g2x etc. with no luck
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That seems like a physical problem and not a software problem for sure.
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noahk423 said:
That seems like a physical problem and not a software problem for sure.
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I was hoping it wasn't. But after looking around im sure it probably is . Guess I'll contact the ebay seller and see what they tell me.
thanks for the replies

eb8806 said:
I was hoping it wasn't. But after looking around im sure it probably is . Guess I'll contact the ebay seller and see what they tell me.
thanks for the replies
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It might be something as simple as a loose connection. This phone is really easy to take apart to fix a loose connection. Tons of guides online about how to do it
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rtotheichie said:
It might be something as simple as a loose connection. This phone is really easy to take apart to fix a loose connection. Tons of guides online about how to do it
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I took the back apart and checked the ribbon connector for the ffc and it was in place and connected. so im guessing it's just a bad ffc module. thanks for the suggestion it was easy to take apart.

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Time for warrenty repair?

Is it my phone or software?
2 roms and 1week into either my auto rotate dont work. Only way I know to fix is new rom or reflash old.
Contunium / Fusion are the last two I have used. Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks..
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So did you auto rotate work when you first installed the rom?
Yes. And will work for about a week or less with new flash. So far I've flashed about 15 roms and this just started on the last two. I may go back to stock and see if it helps but stock sucks.
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chvybeatsford said:
Yes. And will work for about a week or less with new flash. So far I've flashed about 15 roms and this just started on the last two. I may go back to stock and see if it helps but stock sucks.
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I currently don't have it installed but I think sgstools has a option to test the vertical and horizontal calibration of the phone.
But what your saying that it works for about a week then just stops sounds like a issue with the rom's not the phone.
Thanks.. will try that... and yes seems like rom related. Even in games it wont work for steering and stuff.
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Are you satisfied with gingerbread ?

I am owner of lg 2x,as you know we havent recived gingerbread yet,so what i realy want to know are you satisfied with gingerbread. Thanks in advance.
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As you know, we HAVE received the update already long time ago.. and yes, any update is better than none. I don't know why people keep saying that updating messes up their phones..
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noodles2224 said:
As you know, we HAVE received the update already long time ago.. and yes, any update is better than none. I don't know why people keep saying that updating messes up their phones..
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They are the same whiners complaining about everything and anything on g2x.
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Just reverted back to stock and now I get reboots never got one with a custom rom, I want to figure what bloatware is causing it.
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jose makalolot said:
They are the same whiners complaining about everything and anything on g2x.
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i wish my phone rebooted by itself it would be perfect because it needs to once in a while lol
haldi15 said:
i wish my phone rebooted by itself it would be perfect because it needs to once in a while lol
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One of the options in Titanium Backup's schedules is to include a reboot after the backup.
haha ya but some of those times it doesn't boot back up lol. I'm probably going abck to root world.
i'm extremely happy with gingerbread though i never had to go through the big problems of froyo. my only problem is occasional lag and also my lock screen lags terribly but those are only minor annoyances not really problems
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tokimaromi said:
i'm extremely happy with gingerbread though i never had to go through the big problems of froyo. my only problem is occasional lag and also my lock screen lags terribly but those are only minor annoyances not really problems
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Froyo wasn't the problem either. In fact I'm still running a Froyo rom as my daily driver. It was all the bloatware. As soon as I got rid of all the unnecessary stuff T-Mobile had preinstalled I stopped having issues with my phone.
i still have every single bloatware app on my phone and i have no problems
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I heard people saying Gingerbread removed 1080p video recording and the LG camera app features?
jose makalolot said:
They are the same whiners complaining about everything and anything on g2x.
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This is not necessarily true. There are different models of G2X, what the differences are I don't know but the LG Update Tool will brick one of them (though it can be fixed).
yo2boy said:
I heard people saying Gingerbread removed 1080p video recording and the LG camera app features?
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First off, 1080p video is only through LG cam; no other camera app is capable of it on the G2X. And yes, the official 2.3.3 build removed the LG camera, replacing it with the (significantly weaker) AOSP camera. However, a team of devs has gotten the LG camera working on 2.3.3 and is currently trying to get it onto 2.3.5.
Am pretty happy with it even tho I didn't start having major problems like rebooting untill I upgrade to 2.3 but its not really a big deal because it only happens once in a blue. My friend on the other hand I feel bad because he upgraded to gingerbread and still has every problem known to the g2x. And the reason why I feel bad is cause I told him how great the phone was so he went out the purchased it at full price. Shortly after I joined u wonderful folks at xda and started reading the nightmares
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CM_Arcee's ICS Beta ROM Discussion Thread

I feel like it deserves its own thread in the General section as the other one mainly pertains to ICS development.
Anyways, my voice to text was working flawlessly at first but not anymore. Anyone else having the same problem?
And if you're still unsure about running it, here's a short vid on it and how it runs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IInyumYOtu0
anyone have problems receiving SMS after sending one?
jdmcl9 said:
anyone have problems receiving SMS after sending one?
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I haven't. What does it do when you try to send another one?
i get a weird problem that went im in the messenger app, if im typing in landscape and then go back to portrait the screen has a weird black overlay and I cant really see anything... it wont go away unless i restart the app... other than that stuff is running fine
Edit: I think this is a known problem because its an "android 4" app... he mentioned they would be glitchy
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I haven't. What does it do when you try to send another one?
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Its kind of strange, people can receive my messages but I won't get theirs when they reply. I've tried wiping cache and reflashing but it was still a problem.
JHaste said:
i get a weird problem that went im in the messenger app, if im typing in landscape and then go back to portrait the screen has a weird black overlay and I cant really see anything... it wont go away unless i restart the app... other than that stuff is running fine
Edit: I think this is a known problem because its an "android 4" app... he mentioned they would be glitchy
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Yeah hardware acceleration isn't really fully working yet since its just a hack at the moment. That's why apps that utilize it are still weird at the moment. But hopefully he is able to fix that in the near future.
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jdmcl9 said:
Its kind of strange, people can receive my messages but I won't get theirs when they reply. I've tried wiping cache and reflashing but it was still a problem.
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That's really odd... Its working fine for me. Does it work fine on your GB ROM?
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The brightness only adjusts the capacitive buttons, not the screen.
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zoppp said:
The brightness only adjusts the capacitive buttons, not the screen.
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Really? Brightness works fine for me.
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Boot loop
I posted on General ICS thread before I saw this one, but I used G2x Scrubber and I have tried normal Factory Reset, and Than I flash CM9 and Gapps( for 4.0), but it gets stuck at the Lg screen and goes into bootloop... I can still get to recovery but I cant get CM9 to work any suggestions?
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That's really odd... Its working fine for me. Does it work fine on your GB ROM?
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Yeah everything works perfectly on my GB rom and I receive my messages when I go back to my old rom which is pretty strange.
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Really? Brightness works fine for me.
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Never mind. Just needed a reboot.
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wifi wont turn on
JHaste said:
i get a weird problem that went im in the messenger app, if im typing in landscape and then go back to portrait the screen has a weird black overlay and I cant really see anything... it wont go away unless i restart the app... other than that stuff is running fine
Edit: I think this is a known problem because its an "android 4" app... he mentioned they would be glitchy
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this should fix that http://kan.gd/1g6l
follow RC on G+
ayysir said:
wifi wont turn on
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Try rebooting.
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The only real issue I have is when I tap the screen, sometimes it'll act as if I'm holding down on where I tapped. Camera works for me now, but attempting to take picture make it not respond, asking me to force close. Still, it's good been good enough to use all day for me.
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does gps work correctly??
Camera doesn't work, any suggestions? It will start up and take a picture but then freezes.
get the camera 360 app from the market. it works perfect for me.
GPS works. Not sure if it's more or less stable than Gingerbread though.
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CM7/MIUI low microphone gain permanent fix/solution

Hi everyone,
Just wondering if anyone has found any solution to overcome the CM7/MIUI low microphone gain issue during voice calls?
The other party on the line barely can hear me during voice calls.
Have searched a lot and haven't found any fix except for the hit mute/unmute during call to temporary (only applies to that call) fix the problem.
Is there any other solution, like replacing system audio driver files from stock/other ROM to fix the low microphone gain issue permanently (well, at least till the next flashing)?
Never had any issue on stock Froyo or Gingerbread. However, not intent to return to stock due to this issue.
I'm on the July 15 baseband with Wind mobile in Canada. Currently using MIUI 2.3.2 with Faux123 048 kernel. Tried stock CM7, Trinity kernels, no go.
My wife has the same phone/system, however she is still on the June baseband. Same low Mic issue applies to hers as well.
Any input is greatly appreciated!
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I tried GetRIL from the market. Others says it helps. I havent tested enough to tell.
atb1183 said:
I tried GetRIL from the market. Others says it helps. I havent tested enough to tell.
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Thanks, using GetRIL with the recommended, matching v21e RIL on July 15 baseband on mine. Problem still present. :-(
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I would love for something as well, this issue seems to be out there for some others phones as well on CM7, i believe their intentions were to reduce background noise. Either way, if anyone steps in that'd be great. I have searched through build props, and system folders looking for anything that says "mic" I got nothing lol. If anyone has any thing they think I should search through I have time today so give me any ideas.
mt3g said:
I would love for something as well, this issue seems to be out there for some others phones as well on CM7, i believe their intentions were to reduce background noise. Either way, if anyone steps in that'd be great. I have searched through build props, and system folders looking for anything that says "mic" I got nothing lol. If anyone has any thing they think I should search through I have time today so give me any ideas.
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Couldn't agree more! I found as well that it has something to do with CM7's reduced microphone gain values to prevent voice distortion. Read about library file libaudio.so might as well "involved".
It is not that significant, however I'm using the phone frequently for voice calls and always mute/unmute is a little annoying.
I customized, fine tuned everything else to my needs and if this thing would finally get sorted as well i could lay back and fully enjoy my device (kidding, still would messing around with flashing around).
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Exactly my thoughts, that's my only true complaint about CM7. People don't seem to realize it though I don't know if they are the type that always talk loud or what lol... but I definitely noticed and know its true cause I restored my 2.2 left my self a voicemail & recorded with voice record... and then went CM7 and left a voicemail and voice recording and it was crazy different playing through speakers and through earpiece. So I don't know what else to do....
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yup, I tried GetRIL and tried all the different RILs (rebooting after installing each) and no difference. It's definitely something in the CM code. Somehow it doesnt react well with this phone's mic setup.
hope it gets fixed cause i'm never going back to stock.... soooo slow
atb1183 said:
yup, I tried GetRIL and tried all the different RILs (rebooting after installing each) and no difference. It's definitely something in the CM code. Somehow it doesnt react well with this phone's mic setup.
hope it gets fixed cause i'm never going back to stock.... soooo slow
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I went back to a 2.3.3 rom and I don't feel the difference in speed or anything just very less customization capabilities... but mic better friends and family tell me stop yelling now cause I got so used to talking loud lol.
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mt3g said:
I went back to a 2.3.3 rom and I don't feel the difference in speed or anything just very less customization capabilities... but mic better friends and family tell me stop yelling now cause I got so used to talking loud lol.
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Might give it a shot restoring my stock backup on the weekend as well.
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mt3g said:
Exactly my thoughts, that's my only true complaint about CM7. People don't seem to realize it though I don't know if they are the type that always talk loud or what lol... but I definitely noticed and know its true cause I restored my 2.2 left my self a voicemail & recorded with voice record... and then went CM7 and left a voicemail and voice recording and it was crazy different playing through speakers and through earpiece. So I don't know what else to do....
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Hi mt3g,
Read that you're using ICS. Just wondering if you feel any improvement mic/voice-wise compared to CM7? If so, which kernel are you using it with?
Thanks in advance for your input!
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DupleX01 said:
Hi mt3g,
Read that you're using ICS. Just wondering if you feel any improvement mic/voice-wise compared to CM7? If so, which kernel are you using it with?
Thanks in advance for your input!
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i'm on Owain's latest with Harsh's built in kernel, I haven't had as many complaints as I used to. So maybe it is better with the kernel...
mt3g said:
i'm on Owain's latest with Harsh's built in kernel, I haven't had as many complaints as I used to. So maybe it is better with the kernel...
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Awesome, so there's hope.
Thanks a lot!
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Part of this problem is the ROM and part of it is the kernel. CyanogenMod had this really bad at one point and they fixed it a little with a kernel tweak and then improved it a little more with a change in some of the audio drivers. So, it is hard to get it right. I have not really ever had this problem and I have been running MIUI GB based with the Trinity Kernel by Morfic (if that helps anyone).
Ya all of what I presumed it seems to be a hit or miss but it isn't just the g2x, which made me believe that it really is an issue even though people don't have it. I don't talk loud on the phone but maybe I need to start lol... either way willing to deal with it... p.s. I had the issue on all miui roms all kernels no matter what I tried.
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Bump
There's an excellent initiative from r4d14n7 resolving this issue.
If you affected by this low mic problem, please read the OP in his thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633966
and leave your feedback for the CM team. Hopefully it well be sorted.
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Gizmoe's Stock Root v2 camera question

My camera makes a subtle "click" now when I open or close it, regardless of which camera app I'm using. Any idea what's causing that, or if it's dangerous in any way?
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keithfrombm said:
My camera makes a subtle "click" now when I open or close it, regardless of which camera app I'm using. Any idea what's causing that, or if it's dangerous in any way?
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Do you know if it's coming from the speaker or the camera hardware. I don't hear a click on my phone so it could be the hardware itself coming lose. I turned on sound feedback to see if it clicked when opened and no sound either. Not sure what it could be. But if the camera is failing the worse that will happen is you will no longer have a camera. It's not dangerous in anyway I know of.
It doesn't do it on your vanilla stock, revolution hd, or cyanogen. As a matter of fact, after a restore, I just checked it, and it isn't doing it anymore. Weird. Maybe been a random glitch. I had to reboot several times to get the lock screen shortcuts you work. Not sure what was up with that.
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Apologies for my engrish. Swyping too fast without checking.
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AAAAND it's clicking again. If there anything on the changing off cameras frame rate that cause it?
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keithfrombm said:
AAAAND it's clicking again. If there anything on the changing off cameras frame rate that cause it?
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Its not the Rom. It's your phone. Don't know what to tell ya.
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If it were my phone, wouldn't it be doing it on other ROMs (it doesn't do it on your rooted stock)? And it's not coming from the speaker: I've isolated the click to the actual camera. Is there a way to remove or disable the camera upgrade and see if that's what my phone doesn't like here? Otherwise, the ROM is perfect. My fave so far: revolution 7.0.4 just doesn't "feel" as solid to me.
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If it were my phone, wouldn't it be doing it on other ROMs (it doesn't do it on your rooted stock)? And it's not coming from the speaker: I've isolated the click to the actual camera. Is there a way to remove or disable the camera upgrade and see if that's what my phone doesn't like here? Otherwise, the ROM is perfect. My fave so far: revolution 7.0.4 just doesn't "feel" as solid to me.
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That's the thing there is nothing that I did to the camera. It's complete stock and your the only person out of over 500 downloads that has mentioned this. If it was an issue then I would be getting more than one report. I also am using the same version and hear no click. The only thing that may be the cause is the kernel I am using but I don't see how. If you want, flash the bd ace kernel and see if it still happens. It could be a combo of a failing camera and the kernel I'm using. I don't think your crazy I just think there is something unique happening here. Wish I could be more help but without the device in my hand I can only make guesses.
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I'm gonna try redownloading your ROM, checking the md5 (is that necessary or just on radios?), in case I got a corrupted download first. Your work is awesome, believe me. I really like this ROM. I just noticed that click noise, but the camera works fine. If that doesn't work, I'll try the kernel you mentioned next. If all else fails, I'll take it down to vanilla stock. Thanks so much for your trouble.
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Ok, so nothing made a difference. It only makes the noise about 50% of the time. I googled it, and could only find a couple of Android Central posts about the same problem. You're 100% right: IT ISN'T THE ROM. Mine now does it in stock too. However, the others who posted it happening stated it was either "normal" or "it isn't hurting anything. Camera works fine months later." That gives me relief. Sounds like it's probably just old age. Some moving part getting crusty or something. Cool. Thanks for your input, giz.
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