I have noticed the 2x icon in the bottom left corner of the camera app showing up most of the time. I don't know if it always was like this or if it started happening with an update or something. Whenever there isn't any object, wall etc within 2-3 meters away, the 2x icon shows up indicating I may want to take a macro shot even though nothing is close to the camera. When an object exists within 2-3 meters but not close enough to suggest a macro shot, the indicator goes off. If the object comes close enough, the 2x lits again and this case should be the only valid case.
Anyone else noticing this?
TigerSoul925 said:
I have noticed the 2x icon in the bottom left corner of the camera app showing up most of the time. I don't know if it always was like this or if it started happening with an update or something. Whenever there isn't any object, wall etc within 2-3 meters away, the 2x icon shows up indicating I may want to take a macro shot even though nothing is close to the camera. When an object exists within 2-3 meters but not close enough to suggest a macro shot, the indicator goes off. If the object comes close enough, the 2x lits again and this case should be the only valid case.
Anyone else noticing this?
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It's suggesting a better way to take the same photo. If you press the 2X, it'll switch to a shorter lens,. but then it'll tell you to move back. So you'll get the same shot you were originally going to take, but it's going to be a better result, according to the software anyway.
There is no other lens it's digital cropping. And I could step back all the way to China and it'd still tell me to keep going ?
Sorry, meant switches to to 2x zoom, not different lens. So all you need to do is hold the phone back a little. This gets you a better shot. Try it, it does work. The S20 does the same thing.
You are still misinterpreting me ☺ I have the 2x icon visible all the time, even when no object is near. I may have a wall 5 meters away and the phone still suggest 2x and backing away which is obviously some kind of bug. The 2x suggestion should light up when I have an object near the camera where this method makes sense. This is the way it worked until recently due to some update most likely.
Ahhhh, sorry. Yes, I just tested, and mine is doing that too. It's always showing the 2X, unless I hold it really close to something.
the_scotsman said:
Ahhhh, sorry. Yes, I just tested, and mine is doing that too. It's always showing the 2X, unless I hold it really close to something.
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*sighs in relief* ah guess everybody has it. Do you Remember it not being there all the time like me?
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I have screen burn in on my Fuze. The two soft buttons and the bottom 2/3's of the scroll bar are visible when they shouldn' t be. For example, click on a reminder at the top so that the screen goes black with the next screen allowing you to choose if you want the reminder, wireless info, etc... At the bottom I'll see the soft keys and program select scroll bar in a gray tint.
I guess I need to leave a white image on the screen for an extended time to undo the burn. But I've only had this phone for a few weeks...I've never had burn in on a cell phone and surely never this quickly on any monitor.
Something similar happened twice to me.. It faded out slowly.. now it's ok
You may check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=447891
Funny now it's gone after having it turned off for a couple hours. I'll post if it comes back after I have it on for a bit.
It's Back!!! only took one power on cycle and let it sit there for a couple of minutes :-(
kind of scary.
Is it still under warranty?
Weird but believe me - it is a software issue. Restart will always help
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Is it still under warranty?
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Yes, I'm going to get them to do a warranty replacement. I had another fuze that had a different issue (bad sound) that I replaced after 30 days...it never had this issue.
darfri said:
Weird but believe me - it is a software issue. Restart will always help
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I think the part of the reboot that "fixes" it is the screen goes white for a while which helps clear it up. But a few minutes later its back.
The same happens for me, but not very often.
It must be a software issue, no need to replace your device.
BTW, It's definately not a burnt in screen.
johanromijn said:
The same happens for me, but not very often.
It must be a software issue, no need to replace your device.
BTW, It's definately not a burnt in screen.
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It goes away easier if I use the SPB Clock and put it on the white clock...plug it in...set power options stay on 10 minutes when plugged in.
So it is an LCD type of burn it (it appears) as it goes away when a white screen is forced upon it. I think the pixels in that part of the screen don't change very often so it gets a little memory that needs to be "washed" away. Odd thing is my last one never did it. So I think some LCDs are better quality then others.
Its happened to me twice and both times its gone away.
Its good to hear its a software issue, I was worried it might be hardware.
johanromijn said:
The same happens for me, but not very often.
It must be a software issue, no need to replace your device.
BTW, It's definately not a burnt in screen.
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My first Fuze had this problem. Sure I flashed a lot of roms but each rom displayed the same result for me. After getting a new device, the problem never occurred again.
If it was software, it would be doing on everyone's device in the same place or region. This is a hardware problem, no doubt in my mind. The same rom on 2 different phones would yield the same results if it were software related.
If your phone displays this type of "burn-in" then take it back, exchange it, whatever. My new phone has been perfect and works as it is supposed to.
Unusual Events?
Were there any unusual events that led up to the screen-burn in? It is odd that they would go away and come back like that.... did you try flashing another ROM?
Saw this 'burn in' a couple times too. Was scrolling the touchflo3d and went to the photo and videos tab. Once in camera mode I noticed faintly overlay 'album' and 'slideshow' on the view finder. But the 2 words couldn't have been burned in as its not normally on that tab. Probably some weird software driver issue.
The button is so freaking sensitive. Camera took 186 pictures of my ceiling last night while I was sleeping because the pillow on the seat barley touched it. Last night I put my feet on the table and from the vibrations the camera turned on and took pictures. One point it came on and I switched to video camera to see what it's doing, and with out pressing the button the video camera would start and stop recording. I got the phone yesterday :-( I put on the pattern lock to stop it somehow but the screen still turns on and I know from my G2 that it will kill the battery no matter what you do on Android. Any help?
Elmi said:
The button is so freaking sensitive. Camera took 186 pictures of my ceiling last night while I was sleeping because the pillow on the seat barley touched it. Last night I put my feet on the table and from the vibrations the camera turned on and took pictures. One point it came on and I switched to video camera to see what it's doing, and with out pressing the button the video camera would start and stop recording. I got the phone yesterday :-( I put on the pattern lock to stop it somehow but the screen still turns on and I know from my G2 that it will kill the battery no matter what you do on Android. Any help?
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just replace it mine isnt sensitive at alll
Interesting...I haven't had this issue with the camera button.
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oright cool, thanks guys. Thought it was the whole "phone built around the camera" concept that they thought it was a good idea to be able to take picture quickly. Thanks guys.
Yeah, there's definitely something wrong with your phone.
One of the MyTouch 4Gs issues is one of it's features..
you can activate the camera, even with the screen locked by holding down the shutter button. Sure it's good for those quick shots, but it's giving you an issue.
However to have a button that sensitive is not normal, please return it and get yourself one that works.
OP, just to be clear, which button are you referring to when you say, the camera button?Do you mean the silver one on the bottom right side of the phone?
Yeah I hardly touched it and it would start the camera. I'm back to using my G2 till T-Mo loyalty sends me another new one. Thanks for the help guys.
Hiya,
I just replaced the flash on my G2. I bought it from KR-Net on ebay for USD$6. They sent me the tiny replacement board and even included the tools I needed to take apart the back of the phone and pop the case.
From getting the envelope to having my phone back to 100% was about 15 minutes.
Anyone who can turn a screwdriver can do this fix.
I've had several occasions where my flash stopped working, and all it took was a reboot. I would check if it's that before doing any hardware adjustments.
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I've had several occasions where my flash stopped working, and all it took was a reboot. I would check if it's that before doing any hardware adjustments.
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Mine was definitely dead. I went through the obvious checks.
flinkisme said:
Mine was definitely dead. I went through the obvious checks.
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That must have been frustrating. Atleast it all turned out well.
C_Adamanteus said:
That must have been frustrating. Atleast it all turned out well.
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It was very frustrating. I don't take many pictures, but I used a flashlight app almost on a daily basis, as well as Instant Heart Rate Monitor. I thought about replacing only the LED, but I never read of anyone having a part number or of anyone who had replaced the LED.
It turns out that the LED is a miniscule SMD version on a very tiny PCB.
It honestly couldn't have been easier. True, I did need a magnifying glass, but that's only because my eyes are somewhat past their prime
Just three tiny torx screws and a plastic prybar (I think a guitar pick would also work) and the back case was off. Then I gently peeled up a bit of sticky copper that shields part of the board and the board pops right out.
I have learned my lesson: Don't use the LED Flashlight on the HIGH function, when the low beam is enough.
yeah everything you have to change, speaker and so forth are really easy on these, a plastic knife and 3 screws and you can access the things that break first, and they are cheap as hell to
I also replaced my flash recently. Was using the flash as a light when building a friend's new PC, but I sat it down with it on super-bright mode and forgot. About 20 minutes later, I picked the phone up and saw that it thought the light was on.
It may not have been the same eBay seller, but I got the same thing, for around 7 bucks, got the replacement light, "soft opening" tool to crack the case open, and the torx screw driver needed. I think they even sent me a tiny phillips screw driver, but was not needed.
Bookmarked, if I ever need it. Thanks so much!
My only problem is the void adhesive (can't recall the right word in english) on the screw...
I've noticed that the LED on the G2 (Or DZ if it makes a difference) is very bright, the brightest LED I've ever seen on a phone (On deathray mode, or high brightness mode on the torch app), is the replacement LED just as bright? Not that it really matters much but I'm just curious. Also how often did you use the LED and how long till it died?
Do you happen to know of somewhere that shows how to open the back case of the phone? I have some dust or something on my lens and can't figure it out.
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I've noticed that the LED on the G2 (Or DZ if it makes a difference) is very bright, the brightest LED I've ever seen on a phone (On deathray mode, or high brightness mode on the torch app), is the replacement LED just as bright? Not that it really matters much but I'm just curious. Also how often did you use the LED and how long till it died?
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both me and my girlfriend have had g2s for a long time, I use tourch constantly, just not on death ray and she use her camera like none other. neither one of use has burnt out our led but its hard to estimate how much
specificaly its been used. I gather it varies but should take a long time. I also gather a replacement led will be just as bright as they are probably oem as who would make an aftermarket one
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Do you happen to know of somewhere that shows how to open the back case of the phone? I have some dust or something on my lens and can't figure it out.
Sent from my G2 running the random rom of the day.
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you need a t5 scredriver and a guitar pick (or similar) if you can't figure it out just look for a youtube video
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Good to know, so I can use the high brightness mode without worrying too much
Well, sure... But that two weeks without a light was annoying... Stick with low unless it's an emergency
hi guys , i noticed theres wavy lines across the camera viewfinder upon starting the camera app. but they only appear for one or two seconds tops (when the camera does its first autofocus) and then disappears.
am i just being paranoid?
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hi guys , i noticed theres wavy lines across the camera viewfinder upon starting the camera app. but they only appear for one or two seconds tops (when the camera does its first autofocus) and then disappears.
am i just being paranoid?
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Are you under bright or indoor lighting conditions when it happens? How long does it happen for? Usually that sort of thing is affected by bright indoor light sources etc.
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Are you under bright or indoor lighting conditions when it happens? How long does it happen for? Usually that sort of thing is affected by bright indoor light sources etc.
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yes im indoors. there's a ceiling light (the long tube one idk what it's called) above me. my room is dark on one side and bright on the other because i only switched on one of the lights.
another case is when im at a shop. the shop was brightly lit and the lines appear too..
it happens when the camera does its first autofocus. probably 1second more or less
I had this happen to me a couple of times in the past week. Each time, I woke my phone up and double-tapped the home button to launch the camera and saw the whole picture jiggling around like a funhouse mirror. I would then exit the camera and go back in and it was fine. I don't know if it was from launching too quickly, or what, but it scared the crap out of me. I was outdoors in bright light each time it happened.
This happened to me a couple more times yesterday. In both cases, I hurriedly woke the phone up and launched the camera. In both cases, the camera was fuzzy/shaky, and the phone actually made a strange white-noise sort of sound.
Hi there!
Since ASUS isn't responding to my question, I might as well try here.
My brand new ZS630KL which I've had for almost a week now acted strange at some time during the first 24 hours of use.
When I try the ASUS camera app, loading the camera takes way longer than it did the first few hours, and when changing from back mode to front mode, I see myself up side down. Also there's a message on the bottom of the screen telling me the camera can't turn (flip) the image.
The camera module doesn't return to normal position if I try to drop the phone controlled (like you see every other tester on YouTube does it), but it did so the first few hours.
If I try to go back from front view to back view again in the app the camera stops mid-way, just below 90 degrees, and if I exit the camera app from there, the module tries to move back to normal position, but tries to go further than it should and you can hear the screams from the gears as they skip and skip and skip...
I do think this has to do with the gyroscope in either the phone or the one in the camera module itself, and have asked ASUS if there is some way to check if the gyroscopes are working or atleast try to re-push the firmware onto the camera module.
Using other camera apps like Snapchat or Facebooks camera functions work like it should, even though they all show the same system message telling the image can't be turned, their software flips it either way, and also their preview from the camera opens instantly like it should.
Anyone that has any idea what this could be are more than welcome to reply. Using it as my phone at work, so resetting the phone is an option if that could recalibrate the sensors, but I see that as a last resort kind of thing since the phone is brand spanking new.
Thank you.
Ouch.... does not sound good at all! I would return it as fast as I could and either risk getting a NEW replacement, or get my money back.
seems faulty piece, return it
Thank you both for your reply. I've contacted the webstore where I bought it and explained it to them.
Thing is that they've out of stock and doesn't get new shipment until 17th of July, so I have to wait a while either way. Sending it in for repair is out of the picture since it started acting like this shortly after first usage.
Ideally I would like a new unit, transfer everything from this phone to the new and then return the first phone. Transferring data from one phone to anther and then back to a new ZF6 again seems like such a hassle.
I understand your hesitation, but in case you are in Europe, I truly suggest that you send in the phone now before the shop gives you some trouble. You will have 14 days to return it without giving reasons.
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I understand your hesitation, but in case you are in Europe, I truly suggest that you send in the phone now before the shop gives you some trouble. You will have 14 days to return it without giving reasons.
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Sure, I do get that. I'll see what the store says. They have to replace it anyhow, so question is how if they are out of stock.. ?
I'm experiencing the exact same behaviour with the flip camera as described in OP.
@Bjarte, did you ever resolve the issue or did you have the phone replaced?
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@Bjarte, did you ever resolve the issue or did you have the phone replaced?
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I got it replaced. When ever this happens on the replacement it always works to just tap the flip button twice like Asus intended. Normally it's just the software that gets confused, especially when you switch from the stock camera and 3rd party apps it seems. But I can live with that.
The problem like I had on my first device was that the normal "fix" never worked.
Then I'm afraid I should need a replacement too, because tapping the flip button does not work for me at all.
Get your money back and stay away from this piece of ****!
I have never seen a phone with so many problems before people can even really get it in their hands.
It's up to you.
Issue caused by cover case
Turns out my third party cover case is blocking the proximity sensor, causing the retraction of the camera to malfunction.
https://zentalk.asus.com/en/discuss...-message-is-shown-camera-cannot-flip-pls-help
Several cases concerning this have been resolved due to the root cause being that a cover used was covering the proximity sensor located in the front. Even a slight cover of that sensor may cause this - as it is intentional design that when the proximity is being covered the camera should stop its rotation.
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Does not explain though why the double tap does not work, but I'm glad that I do not have to go through the hassle of sending the phone back.
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Does not explain though why the double tap does not work
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Do you have enabled this feature in the Settings?
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Do you have enabled this feature in the Settings?
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Yes, the 'Knock twice to retract camera' setting is enabled.
Djezpur said:
Yes, the 'Knock twice to retract camera' setting is enabled.
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When you flip camera and then block it by for example finger or toothpick to fully retract it, does it react on knock twice then?
Nope.
wow i am so a happy i decided not to go for this phone. OPPO all the way.
Djezpur said:
Turns out my third party cover case is blocking the proximity sensor, causing the retraction of the camera to malfunction.
https://zentalk.asus.com/en/discuss...-message-is-shown-camera-cannot-flip-pls-help
Does not explain though why the double tap does not work, but I'm glad that I do not have to go through the hassle of sending the phone back.
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What case do you have?
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This one messes with my proximity sensor: CRESEE
This one works fine: Bernie
So it's a case by case matter
mkermali99 said:
wow i am so a happy i decided not to go for this phone. OPPO all the way.
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Well, I'm a happy Zenfone 6's user.
aleksander002 said:
Well, I'm a happy Zenfone 6's user.
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Just wait.. If there's a problem Asus will fob you off