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[Q] Face unlock stops working on EOS Stingray Nightly 40

Hi everyone...
Face unlock is pretty cool... but for me it stops working after a day or so. Running EOS Stingray nightly #40. It has been doing it on every nightly I've played with starting from the mid 20's.
For instance, right now, when I unlock I get a black box and the camera doesn't turn on. Other times I won't get a box at all... that is until I reboot and things work again for a while. I can't tell if perhaps the rotation (going from landscape to portrait) is what's screwing it up, or if its just being buggy.
Anyone else experiencing this symptom?
Thanks
-Mike

always work fine, try a factory reset and latest

liftman- said:
always work fine, try a factory reset and latest
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Thank you for the advice... I tried that going from 25 to 27 to 30... didn't seem to make any difference.

Vnvjeep said:
Thank you for the advice... I tried that going from 25 to 27 to 30... didn't seem to make any difference.
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do you have a folder /system/vendor/pittpat

liftman- said:
do you have a folder /system/vendor/pittpat
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I do... it takes up about 22.57mb. I have 10.6mb free on my system rom partition.

sorry haven't read anyone else with this problem

liftman- said:
sorry haven't read anyone else with this problem
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What is your Xoom overclocked to? Are you allowing it to switch between portrait and landscape automatically?

Vnvjeep said:
What is your Xoom overclocked to? Are you allowing it to switch between portrait and landscape automatically?
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1504 and yes on autorotate.
did you open the camera and make sure both work?

liftman- said:
1504 and yes on autorotate.
did you open the camera and make sure both work?
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I'm running with the same settings. I can open the camera just fine without issue. Going back to the lockscreen,its just a black square... when I reboot, its fine again...

try this.
delete /system/vendor/pittpatt folder
turn off facelock
reboot into recovery.
clear cach and dalvik cach
reflash gaps (should be ver 10.4)
reset up facelock.

liftman- said:
try this.
delete /system/vendor/pittpatt folder
turn off facelock
reboot into recovery.
clear cach and dalvik cach
reflash gaps (should be ver 10.4)
reset up facelock.
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I like your thinking liftman! Just did it... time will tell. I'll check in later with an update on if it sticks... thanks!

Vnvjeep said:
I like your thinking liftman! Just did it... time will tell. I'll check in later with an update on if it sticks... thanks!
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liftman- said:
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Nope. :-( It worked all last night. Took it off the charger this morning and I don't even get a black box. When I unlock it, I get a message that says "unfortunately face unlock has stopped" or something like that. Ughh. Good try. :-(

[Q] Nexus 5 camera does not record video

My wife has Nexus 5 (it is completely stock and unrooted with unlocked bootloader) running running Android 4.4.2. Recently, the stock camera app stopped recording videos. Tapping the record button does not do anything while camera works perfectly in photo mode. I factory reset the phone but the problem persists. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

lock the bootloader and send it back

shahidhussain said:
My wife has Nexus 5 (it is completely stock and unrooted with unlocked bootloader) running running Android 4.4.2. Recently, the stock camera app stopped recording videos. Tapping the record button does not do anything while camera works perfectly in photo mode. I factory reset the phone but the problem persists. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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Try to clear data and cache from camera in settings.
If that doesnt work either and you really have done the factory reset, you have to send it to repair bc of an hardware deffect. :crying:

lichti1901 said:
Try to clear data and cache from camera in settings.
If that doesnt work either and you really have done the factory reset, you have to send it to repair bc of an hardware deffect. :crying:
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I will try that but I think factory resetting clears cache, anyway. The phone camera worked fine previously but now suddenly it stopped.
Thanks anyway.

I have the same problem, when I change the camera app to record nothing happens when I press the red record button. I think the problem started when I upgraded to 4.4.2
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shahidhussain said:
I will try that but I think factory resetting clears cache, anyway. The phone camera worked fine previously but now suddenly it stopped.
Thanks anyway.
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And you flashed the right one? Hammerhead-4.4.2
Like i said before, if that doesnt help, you have to send it back to get a replacement.
You need to uncompress each download before use, which creates a new directory for that exact download. That directory contains a ./flash-all.sh script, which handles the various operations, installs the necessary bootloader, baseband firmware(s), and operating system. Note that this operation deletes all user data by default
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Make yure that data gets wiped also! Dont forget to backup your sdcard bc it gets also wiped.

lichti1901 said:
And you flashed the right one? Hammerhead-4.4.2
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I did not flash anything. The phone was OTA updated. Please note that the phone received OTA update and when I applied it, it completed its process but did not update (it was still on older android version) and this happened several times (I mentioned this on a separate thread here on XDA old post).

lichti1901 said:
And you flashed the right one? Hammerhead-4.4.2
Like i said before, if that doesnt help, you have to send it back to get a replacement.
Make yure that data gets wiped also! Dont forget to backup your sdcard bc it gets also wiped.
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I downgraded Nexus 5 from Android 4.4.2 to 4.4 and now the camera is working fine. But I am afraid of updating it back to 4.4.2.

shahidhussain said:
I downgraded Nexus 5 from Android 4.4.2 to 4.4 and now the camera is working fine. But I am afraid of updating it back to 4.4.2.
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Flash the whole 4.2.2 stock rom in fastboot bro, i have no issues with video recording both on Dalvik and Art runtime

lichti1901 said:
And you flashed the right one? Hammerhead-4.4.2
Like i said before, if that doesnt help, you have to send it back to get a replacement.
Make yure that data gets wiped also! Dont forget to backup your sdcard bc it gets also wiped.
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gee2012 said:
Flash the whole 4.2.2 stock rom in fastboot bro, i have no issues with video recording both on Dalvik and Art runtime
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Yes, I did it. Flashed the stock 4.4.2 and everything seems to work fine. However, when I tried updating using OTA after downgrading the update failed and stopped with "Error" message. After flashing 4.4.2 from scratch will hopefully allow smooth future OTA updates. Thanks everyone.

shahidhussain said:
Yes, I did it. Flashed the stock 4.4.2 and everything seems to work fine. However, when I tried updating using OTA after downgrading the update failed and stopped with "Error" message. After flashing 4.4.2 from scratch will hopefully allow smooth future OTA updates. Thanks everyone.
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Glad you worked it out!
Good thing is - you got a Nexus, so its easy to flash all the stuff and go back to stock/factory image/recovery/...
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Any update on this? I have this exact problem. No unlock, not root just pure OTA stock.
1. Video does not record. You press the red button and no timer comes up.
2. A VID_20140126_224910.mp4.tmp file is created 395.54 KB.
3. Time lapse works as do all the other camera functions.
4. The basic Google FAQ has generic instructions if an app does not work so I followed these.
5. in safe mode the camera works fine.
6. Power off and on again. The Video Camera then works fine and creates normal .mp4 files.
Things I have done that may affected the Camera in the first place;
1. Clear cache.
2. Put a .thumbnails file in DCIM to stop the gigantic .thumbnail folder being created.
3. Running nova launcher.
Unlikely these are a factor as I isolated them as an issue and rebooted but worth a mention just in case.
Camera works but have found the it subsequently stopped working again and had to repeat the Google FAQ steps to fix an app.

To answer my own question I found the uninstalling Said It_1.3.37.apk fixed the problem and just to prove it reinstalling brought the problem back.
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Quick update. the developer emailed me back. He co firmed it does the same on his device and will send an update.

Front camera not working

Hi, recently my front camera has stopped working, with no apparent reason. I have tried clearing the data / cache for the camera so but that hasn't made a difference. I am currently running a rooted, stock rom.
Has anyone got any ideas why this may be happening?
Thanks in advance

hellfire191 said:
Hi, recently my front camera has stopped working, with no apparent reason. I have tried clearing the data / cache for the camera so but that hasn't made a difference. I am currently running a rooted, stock rom.
Has anyone got any ideas why this may be happening?
Thanks in advance
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Do a data factory reset or reflash the stock image or RMA/Repair Centre. Those are the options, good luck bro

Did you clear data of the gallery app?

PhilipTD said:
Did you clear data of the gallery app?
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Yep, it makes no difference
gee2012 said:
Do a data factory reset or reflash the stock image or RMA/Repair Centre. Those are the options, good luck bro
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I forgot to add, If I restart it starts to work again - so that seems a bit drastic
Thanks

hellfire191 said:
Yep, it makes no difference
I forgot to add, If I restart it starts to work again - so that seems a bit drastic
Thanks
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Try to flash system.img in fastboot again, wipe the caches after that and reboot. Hope that helps.

Camera is not workong

Camera on my One Plus is not working from today. When i open the app it either force closes or says cannot connect to camera. So, I restarted the mobile, no change. Reset, no change. Instead, camera app is now missing, but shows in apps inside setting. Tried different custom roms but camera app is missing. Installed different camera apps but non worked.
I havent dropped my mobile or done anything physical to mobile.
Flashlight is also not working...
Please suggest me if any solutions... thanks

niteshdwa said:
Camera on my One Plus is not working from today. When i open the app it either force closes or says cannot connect to camera. So, I restarted the mobile, no change. Reset, no change. Instead, camera app is now missing, but shows in apps inside setting. Tried different custom roms but camera app is missing. Installed different camera apps but non worked.
I havent dropped my mobile or done anything physical to mobile.
Flashlight is also not working...
Please suggest me if any solutions... thanks
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If you have bootloader unclocked and custom recovery like twrp in place, then the option with you is to reflash the "fasboot images" of the desired CM version(11S or 12) and then you can revert to the Custom ROM you want and flash full package of GApps version.

thanks for the help. but i figure out the problem.. the camera was not attached properly and i attached it and all is fine now.

niteshdwa said:
thanks for the help. but i figure out the problem.. the camera was not attached properly and i attached it and all is fine now.
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how did u do this because I am having this problem atm

hewy148 said:
how did u do this because I am having this problem atm
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i just watched the tutorial of disassembly in youtube and got the problem solve by re connecting the connection of camera.

[Q] broken One-Hand-Mode swipe-navbar, any fix? [SOLVED]

Hi all!
suddenly the swipe left or right gesture on navbar broke, my screen does not resize anymore =(
i think it just happened after i downloaded a navbar related playstore app to change icons etc in navbar or view visuals in it.
i deinstalled the app later and then the gesture for one-hand-mode was broken i think.
i tried to fix it like in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFQt22hNG3Q
smthng like: activate magnifying glass, use it, deactivate it, one-hand-mode should work. it do not work.
Any help how to get this back?
i'm on (stock) emui 5.0 android 7.0 with magisk, systemless root and twrp
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PROBLE SOLVED, see Post 23 ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73480820&postcount=23 )

Reboot, tell us if it solves the issue

nLz_phone said:
Hi all!
suddenly the swipe left or right gesture on navbar broke, my screen does not resize anymore =(
i think it just happened after i downloaded a navbar related playstore app to change icons etc in navbar or view visuals in it.
i deinstalled the app later and then the gesture for one-hand-mode was broken i think.
i tried to fix it like in this video
smthng like: activate magnifying glass, use it, deactivate it, one-hand-mode should work. it do not work.
Any help how to get this back?
i'm on (stock) emui 5.0 android 7.0 with magisk, systemless root and twrp
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I have an app that customizes my nav bar but I can still use one-hand mode
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs

nLz_phone said:
Hi all!
suddenly the swipe left or right gesture on navbar broke, my screen does not resize anymore =(
i think it just happened after i downloaded a navbar related playstore app to change icons etc in navbar or view visuals in it.
i deinstalled the app later and then the gesture for one-hand-mode was broken i think.
i tried to fix it like in this video
smthng like: activate magnifying glass, use it, deactivate it, one-hand-mode should work. it do not work.
Any help how to get this back?
i'm on (stock) emui 5.0 android 7.0 with magisk, systemless root and twrp
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Make sure it is turned on in Settings > Smart Assistance > One-handed UI > Mini Screen View
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@Rommco05 @PalakMi
reboot do not solve,
wipe cache do not solve too...
maybe wike dalvik-/ART cache? where is it for?
i dont want to loose magisk.
and i dont factory reset...
i played in my mind to maybe flash stock system and hope thats it maybe brings the hidden option back?? then i dont loose anything, maybe just some options in settings, right?

nLz_phone said:
@[email protected]
reboot do not solve,
wipe cache do not solve too...
maybe wike dalvik-/ART cache? where is it for?
i dont want to loose magisk.
and i dont factory reset...
i played in my mind to maybe flash stock system and hope thats it maybe brings the hidden option back?? then i dont loose anything, maybe just some options in settings, right?
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I posted instructions above this post please see it and tell if u got it to work.
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PalakMi said:
Reboot, tell us if it solves the issue
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Rommco05 said:
Restart phone, but I think u do this if doesn't work... factory reset or before try wipe cache in recovery
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ayush rao said:
Make sure it is turned on in Settings > Smart Assistance > One-handed UI > Mini Screen View
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i was searching for such option, but i i did not see it... so i thought it was "allways on"
... look my screen, no such option =// ... u have same version?

nLz_phone said:
@[email protected]
reboot do not solve,
wipe cache do not solve too...
maybe wike dalvik-/ART cache? where is it for?
i dont want to loose magisk.
and i dont factory reset...
i played in my mind to maybe flash stock system and hope thats it maybe brings the hidden option back?? then i dont loose anything, maybe just some options in settings, right?
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Just make sure you backup your data even if it won't erase it, just to be safe in case something happened

nLz_phone said:
i was searching for such option, but i i did not see it... so i thought it was "allways on"
... look my screen, no such option =// ... u have same version?
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I have FRD-L04 and mine is full stock with no root and a locked bootloader.
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs

Reflashing stock firmware will solve the issue, I guess.
Just be sure to backup your data

ayush rao said:
I have FRD-L04 and mine is full stock with no root and a locked bootloader.
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs
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okay, i see...
PalakMi said:
Reflashing stock firmware will solve the issue, I guess.
Just be sure to backup your data
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yea, before i unlocked bootloader and installed magisk i was on pure stock and installed this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.perfectapps.muviz
after i used it, took some settings, deinstalled it my mini-view was broken.. then i made factory reset and all was good again...
but now i have magisk and applied all my app and userdata backups from old phone.
... in the next days i try to flash system only and try to inform myself (and you ofcause) if flashing system partition will harm in any kind my files, settings, etc.
thanks guys so far.
maybe there is some other trick to bring this function back

nLz_phone said:
okay, i see...
yea, before i unlocked bootloader and installed magisk i was on pure stock and installed this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.perfectapps.muviz
after i used it, took some settings, deinstalled it my mini-view was broken.. then i made factory reset and all was good again...
but now i have magisk and applied all my app and userdata backups from old phone.
... in the next days i try to flash system only and try to inform myself (and you ofcause) if flashing system partition will harm in any kind my files, settings, etc.
thanks guys so far.
maybe there is some other trick to bring this function back
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Ok, we'll wait for your response

so, i managed to get myself to the "mini-view option screen" by entering the (from playstore downloaded) activity manager and there i startet the correct activity.
since my could not find this point in my settings i had to go that way.
see screenshot.
http://imgur.com/Q1Mxq42
so the function was enabled, is disabled and re-enabled it. nothing. still no swipe for mini-view
disable it, restart, enable, restart still does not work....
is there a way to find out why this is like that?
can someone maybe check the code, what this switch actually do to a system file, so maybe i can take a look inside mine and change -a number for example- by myself?
reflash anything to my phone is the last way i guess... that cant be the only option.

nLz_phone said:
so, i managed to get myself to the "mini-view option screen" by entering the (from playstore downloaded) activity manager and there i startet the correct activity.
since my could not find this point in my settings i had to go that way.
see screenshot.
http://imgur.com/Q1Mxq42
so the function was enabled, is disabled and re-enabled it. nothing. still no swipe for mini-view
disable it, restart, enable, restart still does not work....
is there a way to find out why this is like that?
can someone maybe check the code, what this switch actually do to a system file, so maybe i can take a look inside mine and change -a number for example- by myself?
reflash anything to my phone is the last way i guess... that cant be the only option.
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U can do that easily by swiping on middle button to recents button on navigation bar. Works on both sides.

gopinaidu77 said:
U can do that easily by swiping on middle button to recents button on navigation bar. Works on both sides.
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He mentioned that it's stuck (meaning swiping doesn't work for him)

But does the touch work on navigation bar?

PalakMi said:
He mentioned that it's stuck (meaning swiping doesn't work for him)
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you r right, the swipe does not work for me.
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But does the touch work on navigation bar?
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the touch works without problems.
i just think that the navbar-app i installed earlier somehow broke this feature for me.
i dont want to say "please guys (n girls) try this on your honor 8 and see if it breaks the feature on your phone, too."
i think the app changed some settings which were accessible without root-permissions and my honor 8 can't change these settings back...
but if someone maybe plans to backup his/her system.img and is free to try the app and if it breaks this feature it maybe help.
so that i can say if it is really the app fault.
maybe someone knows the file in the phone where the variables for the mini-view are stored to change/check it all manually?!
thanks so far

new info:
i extracted system.img from latest update.zip (update.app) and flashed it via twrp. after that i wiped dalvic and cache and booted the phone.
mhm.. nothing changed =/
all settings stayed the same, swipe to mini-view still not working....
anyone know in which partition the systemsettings are stored ?

I don't know in which partition they are.
I'll search

[problem solved]
problem solved!
i just got into
Settings>
advanced settings>
restore/backup>
reset all settings
not the nice way i guess, but it did the trick and now i'm able again to use mini-view (and have the slider back in settings again)