OnePlus6 No Signals, Camera and Flash not working - OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers

I bought a Oneplus6 online with the screen and back glass broken. The Guy I bought it from had it kept in a drawer for four months before selling to me. Once I got the screen replaced, I couldn't charge the phone since the battery had died. After replacing the battery and factory resetting the phone. I found out that the camera and flash were not working. Also the phone showed both IMEI numbers and recognized the SIMS I put in correctly but when i try to dial it says turn off airplane mode. When I check the SIM status it says Radio off.
I tried flashing a few stock roms using this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/op6-collection-unbrick-tools-t3914109. And some how the phone started making and receiving calls. but once I got the OTA to the latest Oxygen OS it stopped again with same error.
If I try TWRP to flash Lineage ROM or even stock ROM my phone either crashes ( Lineage ) or goes into endless boot animation ( Stock ROM ). Its currently just "ipod".
Looking for help / suggestions on how to get all things working again.
P.S. I have tried new Camera's ( Front and Back) without any luck.

*#808# to check all the components, retry to flash with msmdownloader to see if it helps

Chinaroad said:
*#808# to check all the components, retry to flash with msmdownloader to see if it helps
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Thanks, I have tried almost all the msmdownloader ROMS available. No luck. I did get the signals working for a while after one flash but then it went away when I updated to the latest 9.0 OTA

The strange thing is that I got both the slots working for a short while only the camera and flash were not working. I did an OTA and lost both camera and mobile signals. It shows radio off and I get cannot access camera when I try to launch the camera app. Is there an even lower level tool then MSMdownloader which fixes the hardware drivers?
I have even tried the Hydrogen OS "enchilada_22_H.07_180513" ROM without luck. I think the problem is software/firmware related as I did get the phone working for a while.

Got the front camera and one of the two rear camera's working. Apparently the rear camera was faulty and replacing it with the new camera worked. The flash started working as well. But a new problem has surfaced. The bluetooth , although turns on and shows that its discoverable, doesn't find devices and my phone doesn't show up in other devices as well. Wondering if this is related to the lack of GSM signals( Radio off).

Ok, turns out its hardware issue. Lesson learnt, don't buy damaged phones!
Thanks for help @Chinaroad

Sorry for you, it can happen. The good thing is that replacement part are easily found and cheap on aliexpress like the camera module, for BT i don't think so cuz it's built in. **** happens, and again sorry for you

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dead camera....twice

Dear all,
A few days ago, my N5's camera stopped working and none of the usual solutions (reboot, clean data and cache of camera app, even complete wipe and change of ROM) did anything to fix the problem. So I went on ebay, and bought a replacement back camera, fitted it and all was well...for a day!!! It looks like after just one day (and nearly no use at all) the new camera has already stopped working. Is anyone aware of what may be causing it, and of a way to fix it? or is it time for a new phone?
Thanks for your help!!
Is it possible the camera connction on the motherboard is a bit flaky?
audit13 said:
Is it possible the camera connction on the motherboard is a bit flaky?
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Thanks for your reply. I thought that too after the second camera went wrong. I re-opened the phone and checked the connection, and from what I can see it seems quite solid. I am not sure what could possibly be going wrong that causing 2 camera modules to go bad in quick succession though. While the rest of the phone works perfectly.
Maybe it's just coincidence. I guess you could try a third camera to see what happens.
Can't connect to camera
My camera quit working the day I updated to 6.0.1
At first it would work for a few hours after a fresh boot. Now it won't work at all. I replaced the camera module with a working one and it worked for a few hours then died. Now all I get is "can't connect to camera". I'm convinced its related to the marshmallow update.
Safe mode doesn't help. Factory reset doesn't help. Third party apps still let me use the front camera but the rear is dead. I think I've reached the end of the road buying nexus devices and beta testing OS releases.
Maybe it because of your sd card
dixie600mhz said:
My camera quit working the day I updated to 6.0.1
At first it would work for a few hours after a fresh boot. Now it won't work at all. I replaced the camera module with a working one and it worked for a few hours then died. Now all I get is "can't connect to camera". I'm convinced its related to the marshmallow update.
Safe mode doesn't help. Factory reset doesn't help. Third party apps still let me use the front camera but the rear is dead. I think I've reached the end of the road buying nexus devices and beta testing OS releases.
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Initially I thought this may be a normal issue of age of the phone, but the fact that a few of us are bumping into this so shortly after the marshmallow upgrade makes me think maybe the 2 things are related.
I suppose I could try and install a lollipop rom and buy yet another camera module.
The only component that should face problems in a persons lifetime would be the battery. It is a shame that companies and people treat this stuff as disposable.
OP and others who cannot fix this through software, or a small hardware change, this must be a hardware issue. Something on the mainboard is messing with the camera. Others are running stock marshmallow fine, to rule out any software issues, wipe all and flash new (manually wiping and flashing each partition from fastboot would be best). Report back.
wangdaning said:
The only component that should face problems in a persons lifetime would be the battery. It is a shame that companies and people treat this stuff as disposable.
OP and others who cannot fix this through software, or a small hardware change, this must be a hardware issue. Something on the mainboard is messing with the camera. Others are running stock marshmallow fine, to rule out any software issues, wipe all and flash new (manually wiping and flashing each partition from fastboot would be best). Report back.
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Thanks for your reply. Done, but to no avail. Infact when you flash from fastboot the camera app is not even installed and the torch does not show up in the notification bar.
It is definitely a hardware issue, which is not resolved by simply replacing the camera module, as that seems to break again in a short amount of time. Not sure if I feel investing in a new mainboard and a new camera module.

Lg g flex 2 camera not working

So my lg flex 2 camera app won't open this happens when i switch to the back camera and that app will not open at all but when its with the front camera it opens and works normally What should i do?
clear data
it happens like that? for no reason?
maybe you should try to delete cache and clear data
Yh it happens for no reason i don't know if it's a camera issues or is it the software
Same problem... Rear camera went from cannot connect to not detected.. My unit is f510l converted to h959... I
bro i habe the same problem and tries a lot of things but as i see the camera is gone dead...i tried
1.remove sd card still not working
2.Another camerra ap Still not working
3.Clear cache + clear data still not working
4.Safe Mode still not working
the last thing i can do to tey is to reset my phone but i dont think that gna help but anyeay im gna try.... if u did the reset and still not working pls tell me i wanna know so i wont reset
g flex 2 camera
hekurand said:
bro i habe the same problem and tries a lot of things but as i see the camera is gone dead...i tried
1.remove sd card still not working
2.Another camerra ap Still not working
3.Clear cache + clear data still not working
4.Safe Mode still not working
the last thing i can do to tey is to reset my phone but i dont think that gna help but anyeay im gna try.... if u did the reset and still not working pls tell me i wanna know so i wont reset
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Is ur camera working now ??
if yes , what did u do ?
my rear camera don't work after factory reset. Tried upgrade from Android 5 to 6 still didn't work. Can't find any solution.
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I had the same problem.
Took it to LG service and they changed the motherboard in order to fix this.
So it's probably a hardware problem. I suggest you take it to LG service while it's still under warranty.
RickDangerous said:
I had the same problem.
Took it to LG service and they changed the motherboard in order to fix this.
So it's probably a hardware problem. I suggest you take it to LG service while it's still under warranty.
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Am making appointment with LG now. Thanks.
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i have the same problem . tried wiping the phone , tried changing the camera hardware , the camera app , aida64 cant detect it . any fix yet ?
Delete other apps that use thr camera. I deleted snapchat and then the camera worked fine
This issue hit me yesterday. So far, I've tried restarting the phone, deleting the data and cache for all apps that used the camera, and even made a factory reset last night. But the main camera still refused to open. I've had to conclude that this might be a hardware issue. it could just simply the ribbon cable has lost contact, or could be a deeper issue. I'll try to take the phone apart and look inside tonight. If it is not the loose contact issue, I'd order an OEM camera module and replace it myself. (I found a few on eBay and AliExpress with very cheap price).
Yap. I opened the inner back-cover, yank a few ribbon cables and see if it works. Nope, it won't work. I'll order a new camera module and replace it.
If you have tried different modules then its a big possibility of motherboard fault.
I am running into the same problem, the rear camera seems to be the issue. I have tried reconnecting the cable, and it works intermittently with some apps but not others. I am going to order a new camera this weekend but I am moving continents in two weeks so I am trying to find a fast shipping option here, or just go with a camera from china to get to where I am moving.
On that note, I noticed that the camera appears to have the same part number as the LG G3 (Y472B) though I can find nowhere that confirmed that they are identical parts. While the part number is the same, there is a 4 digit number below it, and I'm not sure if that is a batch number or perhaps a dash number. I haven't found any of those numbers that are the same both for the g3 and flex2, but then, the 4 digit number on the ribbon of my phone is different than the numbers I see on replacement parts.
Can anybody confirm or shed some light on whether the rear cameras of the flex2 and G3 are identical (can be used interchangeably)? If so that would give me a lot more options for ordering!
An update to my post. I ordered an lg g3 rear camera and put it in my flex 2. It appears they are identical as my rear camera now works.
I am having troubles with autofocus but manual works. That seems to be a software not a hardware issue though. But for $15 my flex 2 is now back to normal.
To update, after about a day the rear camera stopped working but would work occasionally.
After a few more weeks the phone started looping restarts up to the lock screen then died all together (it would still charge and display it was charging) I reflowed the main board which appears to have solved all problems but I hesitate to advocate it as it is fairly risky and by many accounts only solved issues temporarily
LG Camera Rear work occasionally or camera fail
When the Camera work occasionally, motherboard is the problem. I changed the camera module and the same situation, (LG G FLlex 2 original module), not work, reset, reinstall android with LG Up, all, but not work. As she does, some components it has a (cold soldering). The only option is to warm the 250-300 degree with hot air in that area or other motherboard. All LG's have the same problem, replace the assembly line LG!

Camera not working

My stock camera app will not open, its crashes whenever I go to open it. I am able to you use third party apps but the quality is blurry and poor. Also I am only able to use the front facing and the wide angle cameras but I am not able to switch the main rear camera. I have tried many things to resolve this myself. I have restarted my phone, cleared the data and cache from the app and a factory reset. All to the same result of not working. I don't want to have to buy a new camera part and have the issue still be there. Anyone else going through this? And did you end up solving the issue?
Try to reflash the rom using LGUP
YoungAll said:
Try to reflash the rom using LGUP
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My phone hates LGUP, it gives me an error whenever i try to downgrade it and reset it to factory. The only thing I can do is reinstall the current firmware update. That is how i got it out of its original boot loop.
I have the same problem change software but that not help. Change main camera but still not working. Any other suggestion?
I had to completely replace the camera itself. It ended up being a hardware issue. Go on eBay and find a replacement camera. Make sure its not used. I had to go through 2 replacements, I was sold a used new camera.
It's easy to replace. I bought a kit that came with all the little screw drivers and separaters, it made life easier. Hope this helps, good luck.

Xperia 1 Fingerprint status test

Open the dialer app, and type *#*#7378423#*#* to open the Service Menu, from there go to Service Tests and scroll down until you find Fingerprint test.
Please post the results here with your device model number (J8110, J9110, J8170), device build number (55.x.x.x.x), age of your device and whether or not you have issues with the fingerprint scanner.
Trying to figure out a pattern and it seems like XDA is more active (in comparison) than other forums for Sony devices.
Thanks.
J9110 flashed with J8170.
On 55.0.A.10.26 (pie), used to say "PASS"
On latest 55.1.A.0.748, now says fail. but fingerprint sensor works fine.
I'm guessing it's just a software issue.
iArvee said:
J9110 flashed with J8170.
On 55.0.A.10.26 (pie), used to say "PASS"
On latest 55.1.A.0.748, now says fail. but fingerprint sensor works fine.
I'm guessing it's just a software issue.
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Yeah I wish I had more time to test on Pie but I upgraded to 10 almost immediately and the fingerprint has been hit or miss from the start, but for the past day it's been quite bad.
Now it won't unlock unless I completely wipe down the sensor and make sure it's 100% clean, after which it unlocks just fine, but after that it won't unlock till I clean it again.
Quite frustrating, but judging from what I've read, it seems like Sony messed up big time with the Android 10 update for the X1, so I can imagine me and many others are eagerly waiting for a new update.
By the way, do you have any issues on a 'converted' device? Anything not working as intended? And do OTA updates work or do you have to flash every new build manually?
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Yeah I wish I had more time to test on Pie but I upgraded to 10 almost immediately and the fingerprint has been hit or miss from the start, but for the past day it's been quite bad.
Now it won't unlock unless I completely wipe down the sensor and make sure it's 100% clean, after which it unlocks just fine, but after that it won't unlock till I clean it again.
Quite frustrating, but judging from what I've read, it seems like Sony messed up big time with the Android 10 update for the X1, so I can imagine me and many others are eagerly waiting for a new update.
By the way, do you have any issues on a 'converted' device? Anything not working as intended? And do OTA updates work or do you have to flash every new build manually?
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It works 90% of the time for me. Especially after I "trained" the fingerprint sensor. Basically open up the fingerprint settings, then constantly tap your finger, moving your finger slightly with each tap to cover your whole thumb.
IMO the update is fine! Well at least for me. I did a software reset after updating.
OTA updates fine Haven't tested out the dual sim, but I'm assuming it won't work. The only time I had to flash a new build was when I updated from Pie to 10, because I usually do a full wipe during a major update.
I'm using J9110 with latest stock EU firmware. The sensor does not work at all. Even weirder, there is no option to test the sensor in service menu and I cannot find fingerprint scanner in device options. Out of the box the sensor worked great, but gradually started failing after 1 year of use.
Update: I took some screenshots and compared them to other Sony device with working FPS - there is clearly something fishy going on.
The third screenshot is what happens when I launch Fingerprint Manager with Activity Launcher app and try to register a new fingerprint.
@kot5nik exact same issue, mine is entirely missing. Worked at first, gradually started breaking and was intermittent in functionality, then just gone.
b1nly said:
@kot5nik exact same issue, mine is entirely missing. Worked at first, gradually started breaking and was intermittent in functionality, then just gone.
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Same thing as mine, it is completely dead and no longer works.
Already try repair with sony companion but nothing work
@kot5nik exact same issue
J9110
build 55.1.A.9.127
Worked perfect for 11 months then all the FPS manager simply disappeared suddenly 2 days ago...
Can't test it in Service menu as it's no longer there
LoneWolfL4rs said:
@kot5nik exact same issue
J9110
build 55.1.A.9.127
Worked perfect for 11 months then all the FPS manager simply disappeared suddenly 2 days ago...
Can't test it in Service menu as it's no longer there
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You update to 11? Otherwise I think you backup and flash with 12.28 to get it back.
problem is same, fingerprint menu is gone.
J9110
build 55.1.A.12.28
anyone solved this problem? please share ..
Since new firmware 55.2.A.4.47, fingerprint works for 1hour, then just start detecting ton of wrong prints even without finger on the sensor, and shut down completely until the phone is restarted. FingerprintTest showing "NOT OK" at this time. FingerprintTest showing OK after a restart.
I'm so sad I'm not able to get Flashtool working to go back to previous firmware. The fingerprint was working really great for the last 10 months (first months were really hit or miss tho).
if u are on Android 11 now u can't downgrade to Android 10 anymore...u can but it's not working well anymore.!
i tried many times going back to Android 9 after updated to Android 10.
after flashing older Android 9 fw Gyroscope sensor isn't working anymore on lower version of Android
I succeed to revert back to Android 10, but it didn't solve the issue with the fingerprint. If you got some issue with another sensor, I will guess that the "drivers" for the sensor can be changed by an update but are not rolled back correctly, thus the creating issue or not solving mine since the faulty "driver" for the FP reader stay the same.
After a day of not even having the fingerprint management in the security options, Support asked me to do a forced reboot (volume up + power) to see if it solves momentarily the reader, there is a well known issue and they are working on a fix. It did solve the issue momentarily so I guess my FP reader is not completely dead (it was my conclusion seing it was still an issue once reverted to Android10) and I just have to wait for a fix.
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You update to 11? Otherwise I think you backup and flash with 12.28 to get it back.
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Sorry for really late answer. Yes I updated to 11 right after it came out.
To prove the theory of update bricking it I bought a replacement sensor from AliExpress (when it arrived, it was clearly a new one, in OEM packaging) and it didn't work either.
In the process of replacement I accidentally broke the screen (because was really hard to replace, at least with my experience, way harder than battery, motherboard, etc.). So I really don't recommend trying this to anyone.
Now there is no point to downgrading, heh.
And no, on 11 firmware shutting the phone down completely or force reboot does not help. I tried everything I could before going for replacement, including full data wipe and disconnecting the battery with inside connector for some time.
Been having the same issue but I can get the fingerprint sensor to work sometimes after booting into safe mode and then booting normally, read that from another post somewhere but can't seem to find it. Mine also keeps disconnecting from LTE and drops to H+ and has been doing that a lot recently I hope that they will update some of this soon getting pretty frustrated with it, any of you been seeing that in addition to the fingerprint issue?
My fingeprint sensor on XPERIA 1 is there in menu but it is not working at all. Can't recognize my finger at all. Resset didn't help as well as restart to safe mode. I gess it is dead. Or is there something else wrong?
The fingerprint on my Xperia 1 is notice with "Could not read fingerprint", because "Fingerprint enrollment time limit reached" (like image attached)
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The fingerprint on my Xperia 1 is notice with "Could not read fingerprint", because "Fingerprint enrollment time limit reached" (like image attached)
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Same issue, tomorrow I'll send the phone to a xperia repair center to see if it is a hardware or software problem
Elysiumx said:
Same issue, tomorrow I'll send the phone to a xperia repair center to see if it is a hardware or software problem
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So, the warranty on mine was over and they asked me 335 euro for "REPLACEMENT FRONT COVER WITH FINGERPRINT READER" (also change the internal fingerprint reader module)
According to them so it is a hardware problem, but at that price certainly not worth it to repair it.

Oxygen OS 11.0.7.1 OTA Broke my camera (torch - camera in use) fixed only by downgrading to OxygenOS 9.5.11

tl;dr: I flashed to 11.0.7.1 which rendered the camera/torch unusable, only 9.5.11 should I try flashing back to the latest OxygenOS or rather use some custom ROM?
I was using the OnePlus 7 Pro I got a few months back used for ~200 EUR quite happily, except the front camera wasn't working (it pops up but the software freezes, keeps popping back and forth until I quit the camera app), which was probably somehow damaged by the previous user. We didn't discuss it, as he also didn't say anything about quite noticeable AMOLED Burn-in, cause he used the always-on navigational buttons... Something everyone should check when browsing through used deals.
I guess I was using the latest 11.0.6.1.GM21BA without issue, then the security patch and a few people on Reddit said their battery life improved, so I tried it.
All seemed fine, but the camera app has just thrown an error that the camera is damaged and I should go for repairs, torch in the quick menu said "Camera in use" so I did a backup and factory reset, which I recall I had to do in the previous update as well. But that didn't help. So in the angry rush, I said to hell with Oxygen OS and flashed cDroid, but there was the same issue there.
Finally using this great guide I managed to reflash to OxygenOS 10, but the issue still persisted. But with OxygenOS 9.5.11 finally, the camera works again. I didn't even put the phone online and I wanted to try upgrading to the latest OxygenOS 11 again, but I fear the issue will happen again.
Maybe OS9 somehow made the camera unstuck and unless I install the 'corrupting OxygenOS 10/11' and install rather some custom ROM it might be fine?
I will try later, I wasted too many valuable hours on this crap.
Googling in rage and reading other posts I see a similar camera issue happened across multiple OnePluses from 6 to 8. This really disappoints me and I'm sure I won't be looking for a used OnePlus ever again. Good thing I got a spare older OnePlus 5 for now.
Thanks for your testimony.
I indeed have this issue too. It appeared on June 10th. I tried to factory reset my phone yesterday and nothing changed.
I will also add that my front camera isn't working anymore since April. Can't figure out if this is software or hardware related
I really don't want to downgrade to OOS 9 but until the contrary is proved (by a fix or a comment by OnePlus), I would call it a case of planned obsolescence.
From now on I will keep my distance with this brand. Quite sad to admit because I was fond of their phones, but the management of issues / updates for the more dated ones isn't an example to follow anymore
klediouron said:
Thanks for your testimony.
I indeed have this issue too. It appeared on June 10th. I tried to factory reset my phone yesterday and nothing changed.
I will also add that my front camera isn't working anymore since April. Can't figure out if this is software or hardware related
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Has your front camera stopped working after an update or during normal use?
It would make "sense" for OS 10+ to check if there is an issue with the front camera to disable all cameras altogether. Even if only to rush you into a repair shop...
I requested a repair which is in neighboring Poland, but they didn't wait for confirmation and requested UPS shipping from me right away.
I will check with them if the price would be within 50 EUR (from other posts not sure where in the world it was ~ 30 EUR if I recall correctly), then I'll get it repaired.

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