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[Q] front camera mirror accessory

I've been looking around for a wile now and can seem to only find two devises.
Onemoreface which isn't even being manufactured yet. And, one for the iphone.
Has anyone tested the iphone one on their G2? Also, does anyone know of any other accessories that would work?
Thanks in advance,
Groboto

I was thinking about this the other day and thought about building something, which would probably end up looking really ghetto.
Do you have a link to the iphone one? I would love something like this for my phone.

http://www.isnapme.com/
http://www.isnapme.com/

falsehope said:
http://www.isnapme.com/
http://www.isnapme.com/
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It only goes to show how insensitive HTC became when they were designing the G2 & DZ to leave out the front camera.
Had I fully explored the DZ, I probably would have given it a miss for not having a front-facing camera like the one on the TP2; I took it as a given.

I'll get that iSnapMe when i get my Z and test it out for you Although Onemoreface does look nicer Infact i wrote an article about that this morning lol
http://goo.gl/H4OSv

[Q] LG Doubleplay (T-Mobile) - few questions

First of all - no love for dual-screen phones? Couldn't find a single topic on all of XDA about it.
Anyway, not sure exactly when the phone became available for sale, but I couldn't find anything more than one review that isn't too detailed. I'm considering getting it to replace my G2, but I've got a few questions/concerns:
-Does the phone have a front-facing camera? I've seen some places mention that it has a front VGA camera, while other places don't mention a front camera at all.
-Any details on the 5MP camera type/quality? I'm hoping it's at least somewhat better than the G2's...my next pick for phone would probably be the myTouch 4G Slide, which I hear has a pretty good camera
-Any idea if the second display can be used for anything other than the 8 "mini-apps" or whatever - like, can you use the second display to show recently used apps (the equivalent of holding the home button on most Android devices)?
-And I know the phone was just released, so this question might not be answered for a while (since it involves rooting) - would changing the screen density (through the build.prop) screw up the second screen (like making it tiny or bleed into the main display or something)? I can barely stand the G2 with the stock screen density, so I can't imagine using the DoublePlay (with its smaller resolution) without first changing the screen density
I might have time to stop by a T-Mobile store tomorrow and check it out for myself, just wondering if I could get any questions answered in the meantime.

I received an LG DoubleShot from T-Mobile to review so I'll answer the questions as well as I can since I can't find anything else on this phone anywhere either.
magus57 said:
First of all - no love for dual-screen phones? Couldn't find a single topic on all of XDA about it.
Anyway, not sure exactly when the phone became available for sale, but I couldn't find anything more than one review that isn't too detailed. I'm considering getting it to replace my G2, but I've got a few questions/concerns:
-Does the phone have a front-facing camera? I've seen some places mention that it has a front VGA camera, while other places don't mention a front camera at all.
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No front-facing camera, just a 5MP rear-facing.
-Any details on the 5MP camera type/quality? I'm hoping it's at least somewhat better than the G2's...my next pick for phone would probably be the myTouch 4G Slide, which I hear has a pretty good camera
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The camera quality is alright. Better than a few Motorola phones I've owned, but not as good as my wife's Samsung. It's an average camera at best.
-Any idea if the second display can be used for anything other than the 8 "mini-apps" or whatever - like, can you use the second display to show recently used apps (the equivalent of holding the home button on most Android devices)?
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This part really bugged me. I was hoping for the same thing as you but it's only for the "mini-apps". There are 9 apps and you can add 8 to the second screen, so you have to forfeit one. Some of them you can move up to the main screen to work on the larger screen (like messaging, calendar, and richnote) and the others are just quick shortcuts to functions you would need while doing something else (like music, photo, and browser).
Long-pressing on Home with the keyboard slid out just showed the recent apps like normal. As far as I can see there is no integration between the main screen and the smaller one, just the other way around.
-And I know the phone was just released, so this question might not be answered for a while (since it involves rooting) - would changing the screen density (through the build.prop) screw up the second screen (like making it tiny or bleed into the main display or something)? I can barely stand the G2 with the stock screen density, so I can't imagine using the DoublePlay (with its smaller resolution) without first changing the screen density
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I can't answer this one as I don't want to screw with the settings on the phone.
I will be posting a review of this phone in the coming week or so if you aren't planning on getting a new phone before that you should check it out. It will be on DroidEmpire.com.

Thanks for answering the questions...I think I'll wait a little longer before I upgrade and see if there's going to be worthwhile updates or dev support for it (like adding extra functions to the second screen), but I was really banking on it having a front-facing camera =/

Here's a shot I took the other day with it while I was grilling, just to show the picture quality.

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Here's a shot I took the other day with it while I was grilling, just to show the picture quality.
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Thanks...it's not bad, but I would like something better, plus a front camera. Guess the MyTouch 4G Slide is my best choice then, as I don't know of any other T-Mobile-compatible QWERTY Android phone with a front-facing camera (at least one worth upgrading to over the G2).
Also...where do you live where you get such big reptiles and spiders readily available to photograph? =P

Will this work for the tbolt?

http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/06/review-magnetic-macro-lens-for-htc-evo-4g.html
I know it's for the evo, but I didn't know if it would still fit on the tbolts lens since they are similar.

Randomhero180 said:
http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/06/review-magnetic-macro-lens-for-htc-evo-4g.html
I know it's for the evo, but I didn't know if it would still fit on the tbolts lens since they are similar.
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Since as usual no one wants to answer your question because they think you are inferior because they made some bull**** for a smartphone.... Yes, I don't see why not, as long as the len's fit. My roommate is going to school for photography and he doesn't see why that won't work, the only thing you really have to worry about is the fact that your phone is taking pictures through a lens that isn't installed on your phone. Just try it with correct lens position, you shouldn't have a problem. Let me know how it goes if you do try it.
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I know some people have used that lens with the droid incredible. I think it will work with any htc phones since most of their cameras are identical.

Camera pink spot error--hardware problem? Best way to address?

This problem has occurred with both my hubby's and my MT4GS, out of the blue, and with two different software versions. Hubby's phone is the original 1.28.531.9 software, stock/rooted/s-off via Revolutionary method. Mine is software 1.63.531.2 710RD, unlocked via HTC's unlocker and stock/rooted/s-on. Hubby's phone hasn't required any repair, while the mainboard was replaced on mine at the beginning of February (this was HTC's solution to a sudden display failure, and they decreed it off-warranty, so I essentially had to pay for my phone again to get it repaired). The only other difference between our phones is I started using a Mugen 1800 mAh battery at the start of this week; Hubby's is still on a stock battery.
The pink spot in the middle of the camera's viewfinder suddenly appeared on both our phones, and it outright ruins any photos. Lighting is not an issue with either phone: the spot or "wash" of pink appears even in bright indoor light and with the flash. Below is an example of a of a white wall in our townhouse in bright light. And yes, that is a white wall.
I haven't tried a factory reset with either phone, and wanted to find out if that even had a possibility of affecting this problem before I committed to the work involved (restoring data afterward, redebloating). Warranty repair, even if the only option, would be a huge PITA, as we rely on our phones for communication when I'm out in the field for work purposes. I'm also leery of HTC declaring this an off-warranty repair, simply because our phones have been rooted and I've used their unlocker--which makes no sense in this situation, but they've done it to me with my previous repair.
I guess what I'm looking for here is the cause of this camera error, and if a warranty repair (we have till October on these phones) is the only real option for addressing the problem. Very disillusioned by the performance of our phones, given their relative age, what we paid for them initially, and the care we've both taken to keep them in good condition. Any info/replies appreciated, as a Web-wide search did not yield any truly useful assistance.
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KingCheetah

Did you try other camera apps? I would assume a hardware problem, but I always assume a hardware problem. Best to try and install a different rom before buying a camera though.

ekoee said:
Did you try other camera apps? I would assume a hardware problem, but I always assume a hardware problem. Best to try and install a different rom before buying a camera though.
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Trying another camera app implies that HTC's camera software has failed, and I believe this to be highly unlikely, as HTC's software provides the best results for the hardware. I have yet to encounter camera software capable of delivering the same caliber of results as what was written by HTC for the MT4GS, however, I haven't reviewed everything that's available. I'd be hesitant to try this if I could be making the problem worse or muddying the waters.
As to a different ROM, wouldn't performing a factory reset accomplish the same thing? Both hubby and I are content with stock on our phones and not interested in a different format. And, to my knowledge, most ROMs not based on MT4GS stock either have problems with the camera or don't deliver the same results with image quality. An HTC Sensation owner, when experiencing this same camera problem, tried a number of different ROMs to no effect (apologies, I don't have the web link to that forum handy).
Hardware problem is the most logical conclusion, but two separate phones? At the same time? I'm searching for a concrete method of troubleshooting this problem without introducing more variables into the equation.
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KingCheetah

gg.com
Im 99.98% sure this is hardware failure...
try to send it back to HTC and ask for a repair

i get weird issue with camera also... but it's is a bit different. Camera gets very grainy and colors get funky.
possible cause; installing some app that uses camera.
to fix; i copy the htc camera app, delete it from system/app reboot and reinstall.

In case you need new a new camera, Repairs Universe has replacement camera's for ~$17 plus shipping...
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-mytouch-4g-slide-camera-replacement.html

KingCheetah said:
Trying another camera app implies that HTC's camera software has failed, and I believe this to be highly unlikely, as HTC's software provides the best results for the hardware. I have yet to encounter camera software capable of delivering the same caliber of results as what was written by HTC for the MT4GS, however, I haven't reviewed everything that's available. I'd be hesitant to try this if I could be making the problem worse or muddying the waters.
As to a different ROM, wouldn't performing a factory reset accomplish the same thing? Both hubby and I are content with stock on our phones and not interested in a different format. And, to my knowledge, most ROMs not based on MT4GS stock either have problems with the camera or don't deliver the same results with image quality. An HTC Sensation owner, when experiencing this same camera problem, tried a number of different ROMs to no effect (apologies, I don't have the web link to that forum handy).
Hardware problem is the most logical conclusion, but two separate phones? At the same time? I'm searching for a concrete method of troubleshooting this problem without introducing more variables into the equation.
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KingCheetah
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Yeah, that's why I was unsure of it being a hardware problem, especially since most HTC users just get a green or pink line going across the screen when using the camera. There was a fix for that somewhere, but I'm on my phone so I can't find the link lol. Perhaps it's related to your problem though.
As for best way to address, normally I go with easiest/cheapest possibilities first. Just makes sense to me that way. Look up the HTC camera fix if you get the chance.

Camera behavior of note that I didn't notice before: if I take a shot of that same white wall with the flash, the pink spot is not evident in the resulting photo. Sort of a moot point, since after doing some more searching and making a few inquiries, it seems that this pink wash camera error is the same as that experienced by Samsung Galaxy S II owners, and that has been defined as a hardware problem--specifically a poor alignment/manufacturing flaw with the camera lenses. Software updates did attenuate the problem for some GSII owners, but it never completely resolved it.
So, I'm resigned to the fact that the MT4GS camera has a similar design flaw, not as prevalent as the GSII's, but obviously there, and I'll just use it for utilitarian purposes. For photos that I want to keep, I'll look into a quality compact digital camera. I don't have the time at this point in my work schedule to try and repair our phones, nor can we afford the downtime of trying to get HTC to address it. Searching for "HTC camera fix" didn't yield anything constructive for the MT4GS, by the way.
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KingCheetah

HTC has had a camera defect for years with the pink spot. I spent over $1000 trying to get one without it. First the Nexus - you can read about it on their forums since 2010. Then the G2. Both were replaced twice. I spoke with HTC extensively because I need the camera for my business and NOTHING was resolved. I got the story it was a big mystery they knew nothing about. Then I googled and found previous cameras with the same complaints.
Every now and then you run across someone who got one without the defect with their replacement. But my FOUR phones all had it, regardless of any alleged software fixes. I am never buying another HTC phone and my next one or any brand, I will test in a store and hand it right back to the clerk if I get a pink spot.
3rd party apps did not resolve it. The only thing they do is allow you to cover it up with a layer of something like text or a sticker /sarc

[Q] Screen Replacement Options

I have the AT&T One XL, one of the first adopters. (Got it on release day :x)
Anyways, Finally got my screen to web from a cracks and need to do a replacement.
Looking at ETrade Supply there are sooo many options. Question is, do all the HTC One X versions have basically the same screens ?
http://www.etradesupply.com/htc/android-models/htc-one-x.html?p=1
http://www.etradesupply.com/htc/android-models/htc-one-xl.html
The just One X Page has about 4 Complete front assembly (this way I don't have to worry about taking apart the screen and digitzer)
But the One XL page just has one option. I was hoping to save a little money, and even throw in getting the battery as I'm pretty sure mine is worn down. But .. I wanted second opinions before I end up buying pieces that would go in.

The HTC One X screen is incompatible. You don't have the One X, as much as at&t want to market it that way it's actually the One XL. So, now that you know that you should know that there are three different screens for our phone, you need to open up your device and take note of the colour of the flex cable attached to the screen. Once you've done that you know which of the three screens you need.
PS. Please search our forum before posting next time, there are many threads already discussing this in detail.
Sent from my MID-1040