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[Q] Stock Camera not working in Sensation

Hi, i've bought an unlocked T-Mobile HTC Sensation and was running Android Revolution HD for Sensation gingerbread. my Camera app has suddenly stopped working... I've tried updating to latest ICS from Android Revolution HD 6.5.1 but still the camera is not working. when i start the app... the screen flashes and then again I'm back on the home screen. Strangely, when using application "mirror" it starts the front camera... and that is working fine... and i've tried multiple apps from market for back camera...but its not working using any of them... can you please help me out with this... any help in this would be deeply appreciated.
Thanks
Dipil Jain

Got exactly the same thing happening with me guys...any ideas?
Have updated to the latest firmware etc and wiped everything several times and tried installing it with different options but still cannot get the camera to work

Deadringers said:
Got exactly the same thing happening with me guys...any ideas?
Have updated to the latest firmware etc and wiped everything several times and tried installing it with different options but still cannot get the camera to work
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this is weird did you tried other camera apps?
if its still not working then
do a superwipe and flash rom again and see(this method erases data ..so backp them before hand)

Similar problem, if i click the camera or camcorder icon the screen goes black, it either stays black until i take the battery out or it crashes and restarts?! Weird, cant use it to take pics in any other apps either. front camera is fine on skype though...!? everything is uptodate nothing was updated recently?! Anyone
(Im on stock)

This happened to me once when i was stock. I would do a battery pull and it would work again..but finally did a hard restore through recovery and cleared all the caches and that worked. Now im rooted and on energy GB rom and I have not had that problem anymore.
Just flashing a new rom did not help. I actually had to do a factory reset on the ROM as well..in the Setting/storage.

Never ran into this problem
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2

Have u tried maybe a different rom??
sent from thy phone

I would suggest clearing the app data.

Have you news. I have the same problem and have yet to find any solution. If you have one I'd be grateful for it.
LuckyD

Go to Task Manager>>Advanced>>All apps>>Find the Camera app and select it>>Force Close if it is running & then Clear Data.
This should fix it.
If not, get this app. Go to primary and secondary camera, & check if they both work.
If it works, then there's a problem with the stock app.
If not, there is either a problem with the camera or with camera access.
I would suggest reflashing your current ROM, since this seems to solve issues, many a time.

Try installing another pyramid
have you tried to download a special or customized pyramid from the sensation android development department and then tried out your 4g??? a customized pyramid + tweaks will allow the htc camera to work because the htc family usually creates htc's like as if they were real babies.. the htc's adapt to you and then little by little all the problems like "over-heating reset, camera faults and random keyboard touches" are common problems with the htc... installing a different pyramid or returning it for another new one will usually fix this..

kgs1992 said:
Go to Task Manager>>Advanced>>All apps>>Find the Camera app and select it>>Force Close if it is running & then Clear Data.
This should fix it.
If not, get this app. Go to primary and secondary camera, & check if they both work.
If it works, then there's a problem with the stock app.
If not, there is either a problem with the camera or with camera access.
I would suggest reflashing your current ROM, since this seems to solve issues, many a time.
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Thanks for this mate...As I said I have re-flashed the rom several times but get the same issue!
the main Camera has a red cross through it on that app..I guess it is broken?
Any help would be much appreciated!

Deadringers said:
Thanks for this mate...As I said I have re-flashed the rom several times but get the same issue!
the main Camera has a red cross through it on that app..I guess it is broken?
Any help would be much appreciated!
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hi there
go here
and download the one that suits ur sense 3.6 or 4 and flash it over clock work recovery it will reflash ur camera apk with moded working fine apk i hope this will fix it peace

musa91 said:
hi there
go here
and download the one that suits ur sense 3.6 or 4 and flash it over clock work recovery it will reflash ur camera apk with moded working fine apk i hope this will fix it peace
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okay done that....took about 2 seconds to flash and when rebooted it said "android is upgrading"...
Is the camera working!?
NOooo!
I guess I will have to take it back to vodaphone shop now?
Thanks for your help mate

Deadringers said:
Thanks for this mate...As I said I have re-flashed the rom several times but get the same issue!
the main Camera has a red cross through it on that app..I guess it is broken?
Any help would be much appreciated!
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As far as I can tell, your camera is not being detected.
I would recommend that you do this:
1>NANDROID backup
2>SuperWipe (it can be found in this post at the very end)
3>Re-install ROM (Remember to check MD5 before installing)
4>Check if the Camera works.
If not, then Super Wipe and restore your previous backup.
If it works, get back to me. (PM me if I don't reply)
If you have further questions, feel free to ask.

Deadringers said:
okay done that....took about 2 seconds to flash and when rebooted it said "android is upgrading"...
Is the camera working!?
NOooo!
I guess I will have to take it back to vodaphone shop now?
Thanks for your help mate
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U welcome any time
Last try the kernel is the 1 who responsible for device driver defention try to flash
Stock or moded defrrent kernel from development section there's allot of
Good kernels there it may fix ur device peace

[Q] Mysteriuos Camera Failed ErrorCallback.onError(-2147483648)

Whenever I open the Camera app on my Galaxy Y pro Duos Gt-5512, it shows this awkward view on the display (as if some special effect is switched on). the 1st and 2nd files attached down show the view at the display of my phone whenever I open the camera app,
The 3rd image is the similar to 1st one using other(normal) camera.
In the rear camera mode when I click the capture icon on the screen it shows the error (shown in 4th image) it doesn't capture the image and the camera application exits. Also when I switch to front facing camera it shows the same awkward colors but I am able to capture the image using the front camera(it doesn't give any error, that is how I am able to attach the 1st and 2nd image.).
What shall I do to bring back the original colors in my camera?
PS- I have changed the phone's firmware couple of times. I even flashed the factory firmware, still its the same story. At present I use Custom ROM (Hatyon ROM v1.1), and Compact kernel 2.5.
Regards

attached Images
images

Anybody????
Still Waiting for someone to answer this Q.

shikhar623 said:
Still Waiting for someone to answer this Q.
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I'm encountering the same issue. However the phone I'm fixing is a Samsung GT-B5510 which is the single SIM version of GT-B5512.
Were you able to solve this issue already?
I have tried the following:
1. Wipe data / cache - it didn't solve the issue
I will have to try this when I get the phone back:
[http]://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-fascinate-rooting-roms-hacks/59818-howto-fix-camera-failed-error-2.html
You can try this one out if this would work. Since wiping, reflashing doesn't work, it could be an issue with the data stored in the SD card as pointed out in the URL above.

eradicus said:
I'm encountering the same issue. However the phone I'm fixing is a Samsung GT-B5510 which is the single SIM version of GT-B5512.
Were you able to solve this issue already?
I have tried the following:
1. Wipe data / cache - it didn't solve the issue
I will have to try this when I get the phone back:
[http]://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-fascinate-rooting-roms-hacks/59818-howto-fix-camera-failed-error-2.html
You can try this one out if this would work. Since wiping, reflashing doesn't work, it could be an issue with the data stored in the SD card as pointed out in the URL above.
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how could it be solved by the method in the link you poster?i have completely flashed the Software. and still the problem persists. if you think tghe problem is in the mem card, then remove/unmount the mem card and then open the camera app it will show the same kind of crazy colors and end up with the same error..
thirdly the directory path shown by that person is non existing. i am not able to find /phone when i connect my samsung to PC. it just lets me access the MemCard .
Thanks
PS: how did you started getting this error?? did you drop it? flashed a worng firmware??

shikhar623 said:
how could it be solved by the method in the link you poster?i have completely flashed the Software. and still the problem persists. if you think tghe problem is in the mem card, then remove/unmount the mem card and then open the camera app it will show the same kind of crazy colors and end up with the same error..
thirdly the directory path shown by that person is non existing. i am not able to find /phone when i connect my samsung to PC. it just lets me access the MemCard .
Thanks
PS: how did you started getting this error?? did you drop it? flashed a worng firmware??
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Thanks for trying it out.
I'm not pretty sure if the cause was when the Samsung's latest OTA firmware update was applied. So far that was the only thing that the owner reported. Though he hasn't tried using the camera right after the update was applied. 2-3 months have passed before he tried using the camera app again then found out that it's throwing the error.
So the assumption is, the official firmware update caused the issue.

eradicus said:
Thanks for trying it out.
I'm not pretty sure if the cause was when the Samsung's latest OTA firmware update was applied. So far that was the only thing that the owner reported. Though he hasn't tried using the camera right after the update was applied. 2-3 months have passed before he tried using the camera app again then found out that it's throwing the error.
So the assumption is, the official firmware update caused the issue.
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any Advancements?

Camera freezes when I try to take a picture?

Hey!
I'm on cyanogenmod, already tried many camera apps and the only one I got working was snapchat
Does anyone else had/have this problem or know how to fix it without wiping the device?
Thanks for your time.

helinhof said:
Hey!
I'm on cyanogenmod, already tried many camera apps and the only one I got working was snapchat
Does anyone else had/have this problem or know how to fix it without wiping the device?
Thanks for your time.
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happened to me once, reboot helped.. but make sure, you are on Dalvik runtime (options > developer settings)

I'm already on dalvik and reboots do nothing
A note: the camera doesn't force close, it's just the preview that freezes when I try to take a picture, if switch to video (btw video recording works fine) and back to camera i can see the live preview again. Sadly, it will definitely freeze again if I try to take another picture.

What kernel have you installed? Maybe you have to flash old camera libs

Hugo_PM said:
What kernel have you installed? Maybe you have to flash old camera libs
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I'm on stock kernel.
do I need to flash the old libs? If so where can I find them? Thanks in advance.

Here you have http://d-h.st/uGa

[Q] Xperia l camera not available

Hi I own a Xperia l and it worked nice until it slipped through much hands my phone stopped working I switched on my phone and everything was good until I found out that my camera app doesn't work. When ever I open the app it says "camera note available "
What should I do to resolve it please do help
Thank you

Chathurved said:
Hi I own a Xperia l and it worked nice until it slipped through much hands my phone stopped working I switched on my phone and everything was good until I found out that my camera app doesn't work. When ever I open the app it says "camera note available "
What should I do to resolve it please do help
Thank you
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Firstly, go to/press recent apps button on the on screen button > close the camera app, and then Try to go to settings > apps > swipe right until you find the all apps tab > scroll down until you found the camera app > go to it > press force stop > scroll down, press clear cache > clear data too > restart your phone > open your camera app
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I tried it several times but it didn't work. Please help

I have a doubt what if I root my phone and install custom camera rom will it work. Please help

Try reset your phone, perform a repair software (reflash it), or try other camera app.
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I have tried repairing it via pc companion but there is no use. What should I do to get it done. Thanks

Chathurved said:
I have tried repairing it via pc companion but there is no use. What should I do to get it done. Thanks
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Try to flash stock ftf via flashtool that will fix most issues .
If don't know how just told me.

Can you please tell me what the process is and how to do the flashing.. Thanks

Chathurved said:
Can you please tell me what the process is and how to do the flashing.. Thanks
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Sorry to be late, next time qoute the replay to receive a notifaction , anyway.
Go HERE , it's a full tutorial for using flashtool ,So you can go directly to the part of flashing stock ROM or ftf.

I have the same problem it's not ROM problem you have broken camera and in my case i send phone to Sony Centre and they fix it

n78 shadow said:
Try to flash stock ftf via flashtool that will fix most issues .
If don't know how just told me.
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I have flashed CM13 camera was not working, then reverted to stock 4.2.2 with flashtool and still not working, can anybody suggest a solution? Even Camera 360 not working.
The message from stock camera is "Camera not Available".
:crying:

<YdG> said:
I have flashed CM13 camera was not working, then reverted to stock 4.2.2 with flashtool and still not working, can anybody suggest a solution? Even Camera 360 not working.
The message from stock camera is "Camera not Available".
:crying:
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you should give me more information about the situation
but for now I can think that it's a hardware issue( if you drop it before)
but for now more information please

n78 shadow said:
you should give me more information about the situation
but for now I can think that it's a hardware issue( if you drop it before)
but for now more information please
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CM11 >> Camera working
CM13 >> Camera not working
4.2.2 Stock >> Camera not working
I did format /system /cache /data
factory reset
installed CWM, TWRP and CM recovery all same issue.
Only working was CM11 (but usage was too laggy etc.)
What I have to do? some method to make a total wipe...
Phone never dropped, has been always kept in a closed and used only for testing or backup. And again before CM13 camera was making perfect photos.
thanks

<YdG> said:
CM11 >> Camera working
CM13 >> Camera not working
4.2.2 Stock >> Camera not working
I did format /system /cache /data
factory reset
installed CWM, TWRP and CM recovery all same issue.
Only working was CM11 (but usage was too laggy etc.)
What I have to do? some method to make a total wipe...
Phone never dropped, has been always kept in a closed and used only for testing or backup. And again before CM13 camera was making perfect photos.
thanks
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This's really strange I never faced that before
but try those methods I think those will show us if it was hardware or software issue:
1_try to change the ftf file you're flashing
2_try this mod here in stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/themes-apps/mod-camera-cyber-shot-superior-auto-t2501740
3_if didn't work in the two previous methods try to reflash the new CM13 builds and Cm11 builds
if didn't work that means it's hardware issue
I hope that works good luck

rear camera not usable. everytime open camera app, cause phone to reboot

hi guys, I just experienced last few days where by when i installed other custom rom on my opo, suddenly my stock camera app cant be used. rear camera cant focus properly, and after that the phone will reboot. I tried installing other roms as well as changing back to stock rom (i was on cm-13.1.2-ZNH2KAS3P0 unrooted) but problem still persisted. the phone wont reboot as long as i dont open camera app. it happens to all the roms that i installed so far. even after i used fastboot method to restore back to cm-13.1.2-ZNH2KAS3P0 still the same. open camera app, image cant focus (blur), reboot.
now whatever rom i install, either:
1. can open but rear camera image blur, then phone reboot few seconds later
or
2. camera app cannot open, then phone reboot
or
3. camera app rear camera cannot use. only front camera can use
please help! thanks

marcyeo said:
hi guys, I just experienced last few days where by when i installed other custom rom on my opo, suddenly my stock camera app cant be used. rear camera cant focus properly, and after that the phone will reboot. I tried installing other roms as well as changing back to stock rom (i was on cm-13.1.2-ZNH2KAS3P0 unrooted) but problem still persisted. the phone wont reboot as long as i dont open camera app. it happens to all the roms that i installed so far. even after i used fastboot method to restore back to cm-13.1.2-ZNH2KAS3P0 still the same. open camera app, image cant focus (blur), reboot.
now whatever rom i install, either:
1. can open but rear camera image blur, then phone reboot few seconds later
or
2. camera app cannot open, then phone reboot
or
3. camera app rear camera cannot use. only front camera can use
please help! thanks
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Any recent hazards that could damage the hardware?

Mr.Ak said:
Any recent hazards that could damage the hardware?
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i was at colour os (android 4.3) with twrp wanted to flash to aosp 8.0. after flashing the phone kept on bootlooping, thats all

marcyeo said:
i was at colour os (android 4.3) with twrp wanted to flash to aosp 8.0. after flashing the phone kept on bootlooping, thats all
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But that can't do hardware damage,and your issue seems related to hardware only.You should get your device checked from a professional repair shop.

Mr.Ak said:
But that can't do hardware damage,and your issue seems related to hardware only.You should get your device checked from a professional repair shop.
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i guessed so bro...lol..thanks again for the advice..appreciate it

Mr.Ak said:
But that can't do hardware damage,and your issue seems related to hardware only.You should get your device checked from a professional repair shop.
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after sending to shop to change the rear camera...same thing still happens

marcyeo said:
after sending to shop to change the rear camera...same thing still happens
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I never said to get the rear camera module replaced,I said get your device "checked". If the problem were of the rear camera module,you could've replaced it yourself. :/

Mr.Ak said:
I never said to get the rear camera module replaced,I said get your device "checked". If the problem were of the rear camera module,you could've replaced it yourself. :/
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oh...dont get my wrong bro..i didnt blame u whatsoever...i am just saying that i replaced it but still the same problem. so now i am looking at other ways to solve...