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[Q] use built in camera with flash chat sites?

so is there a possible way, to use the webcam with flash chat sites? when i click to activate my webcam it does not show a camera there. Probably isnt possible, probably a flash issue not a software issue but its worth a shot

Dunno about flash, but works fine with yahoo chat.

There's a video chat app called reelportal. The app's author posted in Themes forum awhile ago, and it works w the Gtab. That uses Adobe Air, rather than Flash, but it works ok, including video/webcam. In one post, he mentioned that Air might not support front facing cameras, so maybe Flash has a similar, but opposite restriction?
Jim

BUG: Skype front cam sideways & mirrored

Hi all,
When I place a video call to my friend using the front facing camera, my friend sees my video as sideways and mirrored. I see my local preview as sideways and NOT mirrored. This problem exists no matter how I rotate the phone.
I should see my local preview as mirrored (like desktop version) and my friend should see it as NOT mirrored. Both of us, of course, should not see the video as sideways.
I'm surprised that nobody is talking about this issue. I don't know when the bug crept in, because I don't use Skype on the phone that often due to what seems like higher battery drain when Skype is running. I did some reading online about the issue, and it looks like the HTC EVO 4G suffers from the same problem, which means a LOT of people can't properly Skype again!
I did try messing with the enable/disable rotation setting in both the Skype app as well as in Android settings. I also tried rolling back to a previous build that worked properly, but as some have mentioned, rolling back to a known good build (that supported front cam) doesn't fix the problem.
I don't really think there is an easy fix for this, but I thought maybe if we discuss it here a bit, well..... ya never know.

gruuvin said:
Hi all,
When I place a video call to my friend using the front facing camera, my friend sees my video as sideways and mirrored. I see my local preview as sideways and NOT mirrored. This problem exists no matter how I rotate the phone.
I should see my local preview as mirrored (like desktop version) and my friend should see it as NOT mirrored. Both of us, of course, should not see the video as sideways.
I'm surprised that nobody is talking about this issue. I don't know when the bug crept in, because I don't use Skype on the phone that often due to what seems like higher battery drain when Skype is running. I did some reading online about the issue, and it looks like the HTC EVO 4G suffers from the same problem, which means a LOT of people can't properly Skype again!
I did try messing with the enable/disable rotation setting in both the Skype app as well as in Android settings. I also tried rolling back to a previous build that worked properly, but as some have mentioned, rolling back to a known good build (that supported front cam) doesn't fix the problem.
I don't really think there is an easy fix for this, but I thought maybe if we discuss it here a bit, well..... ya never know.
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You need to roll back to a old version of Skype. The new one is crap.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using Tapatalk

Does anybody know what is the latest version of Skype that doesn't exhibit this problem?

gruuvin said:
Does anybody know what is the latest version of Skype that doesn't exhibit this problem?
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Here you go. I posted it in virtuous affinity. It only broadcasts in landscape.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20097672
Sent from my HTC Glacier using Tapatalk

I had a similar issue with google+ video chat. My video used to come sideways to others. This was happening in GB.

I found that version 2.1.0.46 allows use of the front facing camera and seems to orient the image properly, however there is a special Version 11 build out there that I found, and I don't know who to give credit for it, that adds an extra settings menu called Advanced Settings, which gives ALL SORTS OF AWESOME CONTROL over image orientation and resolution, among many other things.
The filename I found is Skype_2.1.0.46_v11.apk, and I found it at one of those websites that is 4 sharing files (hint). Again, I don't know who to give credit to for this build, but the advanced menu is SUPERB, and I hope to see more builds like this one!!!

gruuvin said:
I found that version 2.1.0.46 allows use of the front facing camera and seems to orient the image properly, however there is a special Version 11 build out there that I found, and I don't know who to give credit for it, that adds an extra settings menu called Advanced Settings, which gives ALL SORTS OF AWESOME CONTROL over image orientation and resolution, among many other things.
The filename I found is Skype_2.1.0.46_v11.apk, and I found it at one of those websites that is 4 sharing files (hint). Again, I don't know who to give credit to for this build, but the advanced menu is SUPERB, and I hope to see more builds like this one!!!
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Dude, thanks for that find. Where have I been...lol! That version is sick! Love the advanced option.
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sckboy78 said:
...That version is sick! Love the advanced option...
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No Doubt!! Settings don't get much more advanced than that!!

New version of skype came out today, and it's worse than before.
Landscape mode only now (no setting for auto-rotation). New bugs with front-facing cam: both local and remote view is mirrored, local preview is upright but stretched, remote view is sideways.
Skype makes a couple minor improvements while breaking the most important functions. Sheesh! Do they test this stuff before release?

Yeah, I dont think they test any of their crap. I dont understand why we are not on the supported list. We were on of the first ffc phones out.

gruuvin said:
I found that version 2.1.0.46 allows use of the front facing camera and seems to orient the image properly, however there is a special Version 11 build out there that I found, and I don't know who to give credit for it, that adds an extra settings menu called Advanced Settings, which gives ALL SORTS OF AWESOME CONTROL over image orientation and resolution, among many other things.
The filename I found is Skype_2.1.0.46_v11.apk, and I found it at one of those websites that is 4 sharing files (hint). Again, I don't know who to give credit to for this build, but the advanced menu is SUPERB, and I hope to see more builds like this one!!!
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i can't get this version of the app to sign in. any clues?

OMG, man.. You ROCK! Thanks a TON for this.
gruuvin said:
I found that version 2.1.0.46 allows use of the front facing camera and seems to orient the image properly, however there is a special Version 11 build out there that I found, and I don't know who to give credit for it, that adds an extra settings menu called Advanced Settings, which gives ALL SORTS OF AWESOME CONTROL over image orientation and resolution, among many other things.
The filename I found is Skype_2.1.0.46_v11.apk, and I found it at one of those websites that is 4 sharing files (hint). Again, I don't know who to give credit to for this build, but the advanced menu is SUPERB, and I hope to see more builds like this one!!!
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Video Chat options: Tango is working, Google Talk A/V Not,or substitute streaming app

Dear All,
TANGO
I am so happy that Tango VideoChat is working!! I suppose all ROMS taking the front vs back camera into consideration
GTALK
I am upset though and please forgive me for insisting for GTALK, I really hope this is not an ARM processor instruction set issue on our device, but if yes, still I dont understand why its really impossible to make the correct patches to make it work, and why Tango is able to utilize...
On other phones it works, like cheap Xperia's and our ChaCha not..it seems unfortunately
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056793
[APP][ROOT] Google Talk 1.3 with Video calling, Now wifi optional - is the title.
Under this thread there are various ways to install the video version enabled of GTalk. Personally I succeeded with the installation with @MOdaco install apk way and I can log in, chat with no problem. It also displays the camera icon correctly.
Only when I try to make a Video call from my side it hangs, and if other party tries to call me it refers to a network problem
USTREAM, BAMBUSER
(I prefer Bambuser due to the settings more versatility and I think better quality)
can be a Workaround to make your family at home see what you are doing instead of videochat and while streaming in the background you can initiate a call with VIBER for instance
If any other less battery sucking or nicer ways come out nonetheless GTALK updates make possible to work I will post it while being curious what others use... especially for phone to pc (mac)

Hongrois123 said:
Dear All,
TANGO
I am so happy that Tango VideoChat is working!! I suppose all ROMS taking the front vs back camera into consideration
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Fine! I think it should work with Yahoo Messenger too, but wasn't able to try it yet because no one uses it.
I am upset though and please forgive me for insisting for GTALK, I really hope this is not an ARM processor instruction set issue on our device, but if yes, still I dont understand why its really impossible to make the correct patches to make it work, and why Tango is able to utilize...
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Like I wrote in another posting 10 minutes ago, it is not possible getting this to work. I don't understand too why Google is doing this and I also don't even understand why voice talk won't work without video talk (on the PC it does, on Android phones not).
Only when I try to make a Video call from my side it hangs, and if other party tries to call me it refers to a network problem
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Similar here - so nothing with Google Talk yet.
There was some App that promises video for Google Talk on phones where it usually won't work. But don't try this, it doesn't work on the Chacha either.

Gtalk-Vtok
There is an app called Vtok on the market which works (with some minor issues eg you cant log out), but its a real battery drainer, so I installed it for case in need, but freezing it for normally...

Issue with Camera

Hello. I've just installed MM 6.0.1 by downloading the stock rom. As default, the Motorola Camera was the one in my phone, but I as usually do, I set de DPI to 270, so, the Motorla Camera doesn't work. The Google Camera doesn't show up at Google Play. I've installed the .apk but the first time I run it, it appears the tutorial and I have to swipe left to see the video feature. When I arrive at this point it shows me that "We can not establish connection with the camera" and it closes. I've tried to do the photo at the very beginning of the tutorial and it allows me to take photos and selfies, but it closes if I want to make a video. Any possible solution? THX!

Uninterrupted said:
...[Google] Camera doesn't work... I have to swipe left to see the video feature. When I arrive at this point it shows me that "We can not establish connection with the camera" and it closes... THX!
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This is a well-known issue which I had as well, although it was on a different device running marshmallow. No matter what I did, when I swiped to Video, it threw an error. There are several suggested fixes around for a similar problem, i.e. for devices which can't access the Google camera at all, not even for stills. It took me a while to find the solution that worked for my problem, and it was driving me nuts. The thing that worked for me was quite simple, tho - downgrade your Google camera app to a previous version. The latest version as of now is 3.2.045. The version that cleared up my problem was 2.7.008. A long time since, I've had not one issue with it The apk for 2.7.008 is easily found online. Obviously, tho, you will lose some very minor things when you downgrade, but very few.
By the way, why not consider another video app, even if that solution works for you? The Google camera one is good, but I've got a few I like a whole lot more, and each for different reasons and situations. My favorite is probably A Better Camera as a great all-rounder, or Camera360, which has a load of killer effects and tools. Camera Zoom FX and Camera FV-5 are really nice, too. Again, they are all easily found on apk sites. Load them up, have a play round, and keep what you want. It's a lot of fun, really
HTH :fingers-crossed:
Oh, and a side note... if anyone likes playing around with editing videos, Cyberlink's latest PowerDirector is muy nice, even on my Nexus 7. Full featured for a tablet app, and remarkably workable and fast.

Ability to use front and rear camera at same time

I use a app called Torque with an addon called Track Recoder as a dash cam while driving. It's a great app and it ties into a bluetooth OBDII adapter so i get real time info on my videos. Right now I can select the rear camera or front camera but would like to use both. The option in the app to use the front and rear camera is there but from what I have read it's part of the OS only allowing me to use one camera at a time and I can't get around it.
Is there a custom rom or will rooting the phone allow me this option? I have rooted plenty of phones in the past and have no problem doing it to my S8 Plus if that is what needed.
Anyone have any insight? Would really like to be able to record my drive using both cameras.
Thanks!

Do you have access to the Samsung app store ?
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If you do. Search for something called Dual camera. It's an add on by Samsung free to download. Download and enjoy man

I have installed that hoping it would work but no luck. It will work if using the Samsung app but anything outside of that it won't. I attached a couple screen shots from inside the app I am trying to use this with. From what the developer said it was specific to the Samsung S8 and the OS, which is why i was hoping maybe a root and custom rom might solve the problem for me.
I selected the forward facing camera for camera 2 and it just says it's offline.
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Here is the note from the developer of the app.
I have a s8+ which does support dual camera but not through tracking recorder. there is a app from Samsung called dual camera so yes, dual camera works. just sucks track recording wont allow it. i need it because i need to record what passengers do in my vehicle.
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Hi!
That uses samsings proprietary APIs (which basically use their own chip to do picture in picture on the main camera picture – so the app only sees one camera)
Unfortunately Samsung haven’t made this API public, so it’s not possible – if someone managed to reverse engineer it then that’s great, though it’s not public and not a ‘standard’
Sony did it properly (as did LG) and as a result, using the Android standard camera API it can correctly see 2 cameras, however samsungs can’t as they don’t become visible as 2 seperate cameras, but instead ‘merge’ the picture into the ‘first’ camera and I currently have no way to access that proprietary(read: a custom way the manufacturer decided to do it instead of the android way) to get it to work
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