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Hot fix for Touch Cruise photo quality issue

Anyone notice this fix on the HTC website? you need to be a member of the HTC Club
http://www.htc.com/member/SoftwareDetail.aspx?pid=59
Hot fix for Touch Cruise photo quality issue
If you zoom in on a captured photo and notice grainy, maze-like patterns within the image itself (this problem is caused by too much sharpness enhancement being applied in bright-light environments), please download and install this hot fix to solve the problem. Sharpness parameters within the photo will then be reduced with only a minimal loss of image sharpness.

It's not something new, we have talked about that about 2 months ago, nothing special with not any noticeable difference.

Yeah it's nothing new, been out for awhile.
I beg to differ. I've actually noticed a bit of a difference with the fix. There aren't as many "artifacts" in the picture with the fix, especially noticeable on images with a blue sky, etc.

do u know if this hot fix should be applied to windows mobile 6.1 custom roms?

Ext3, read the forums.. there is no original wm6.1 rom for the polaris.
It's all kaiser roms with Polaris parts dumped into it.
You can use it on the customized polaris roms. it works for me, does wonders.

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do u know if this hot fix should be applied to windows mobile 6.1 custom roms?
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Most of the custom ROMs have that included for weeks already.
Sascha

Can someone upload this fix to rapidshare or something, us ppl using O2's orbit 2 can't use the HTC Club

nickbro said:
Can someone upload this fix to rapidshare or something, us ppl using O2's orbit 2 can't use the HTC Club
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see this post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2036664&postcount=19
cheers

Pink spot on TMobile US HD2 Camera!!!

I thought that they had fixed this already!!! I thought this ROM had the Camera hotfixes included. The pink spot is extremely noticeable in some pictures I was taking for a project today. Is there any way I can fix this?
Adam

check if you have newest ROM etc

I manually installed the patch and still have the pink spot. I wrote HTC, but I don't expect much other than swapping phones.

VidMan said:
I thought that they had fixed this already!!! I thought this ROM had the Camera hotfixes included. The pink spot is extremely noticeable in some pictures I was taking for a project today. Is there any way I can fix this?
Adam
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in the normal hd2 it was fixed in 1.66 rom i don't have it now , but tmobile hd2 has a newer rom base so this problem shouldn't be exists ,if it is a common tmo us problem ,then expect a hotfix from htc if ot then you must sent your device for a repair

i am getting the same thing on my tmobile hd2

odd. mine is fine. maybe it was a batch of them.

Same here.....

It could just be a batch of phones that have that. My phone does not show it and I just took a picture of a white wall

I don't seem to have this problem at all.
Then again, I've also increased the resolution of my camera pictures in Superfine mode. That's the only quality I'm willing to take photographs in. Especially when it comes to being outdoors.
It's a hardware issue that HTC is very aware of. They have tried to patch this in the past, several times in fact with several "Hot Fixes" that were released for the EURO model... some devices might just be faulty.
It's luck of the draw in the mobile device world, seriously... it is!
So, is it just me... or is that dude... way up above me... is his signature just like, incredibly MASSIVE, or what?

There's already a thread about this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=660356

disable flash
if you took the pics in a room (electric light) and have flash on then you will get a pink hue
just disable flash

[Q] Should I make a couple "how to" videos?

I would make a "how to" video for...
Yes, I'm nervous. I don't make videos. I'm sure you can tell.
[DONE]1. Flashing hspl and rom---make sure you up the quality to make it visible
2. Task 29
3. Flash rom (chuckdroid) and flash radio
4. Get android working
[DONE]5. Remove hspl and flash T-MO 2.13 Rom There's a lag to it. It's still good. I'll redo it today.
I'm still learning how to use this software. Its hard to get it right. I have perfect hd videos but, they're to large for youtube. So you get all the fuzzy looking ones.

lol first one to vote!!
i know there are some videos out on the web with "how to" but if you do a really detail one with a step by step guide for noobs like me that will be great

plz do..im bout to get my hd2 thru mail this week and i want to install a new rom most likey kumar and also want to try android..thanks bro

Not much support for the videos I see.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

what program do you use to record your screen?

I used camstuido for the one already uploaded. I downloaded camtasia and I'm using the 30 trial right now. It's much much better. I'm about to upload the video.

This is an excellent idea, and I may steal it and do it myself(prolly not) but may I suggest perhaps zooming in a little on the screen? Of course the video can be made full screen, but the pixelation is always terrible. Excellent quality overall though.

Yeip I'm giving up on android don't got the robot voice out....

mazdaug said:
Yeip I'm giving up on android don't got the robot voice out....
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get the nexus build, chuckydroid, and 2.10 radio. It should work.

I personally use the Desire HD build with the stock ROM. No robot voice to be had

Got it work....with energy 29 sep. gtx rom and 2.14.50.04 radio...finally..
Thanks for your help..

[Q] My HD2 Camera isnt working good.

Hi,
The day when I got my HD2, the camera hasnt been that good.
Sometimes it takex excellent pictures, but many a times it doesnt.
I upgraded to the stock ROM 2.XX and now running the latest Elegancia ROM.
Sometimes the camera just tries to focus and then just takes what is possible.
But yesterday i compared mine with another HD2 (also with the stock ROM) and the other phone takes amazing pictures.
Could it be a Hardware problem?
One more thing that I have noticed.
usually i do not like to set the Image preview on. But many at times, I hear the click and as I decide that the image is taken, the picture appears to be stuck and later refreshes. Turning the Image Preview On resolves this problem.
Its like as if the camera has become faster and more responsive.
Any clues for the image quality? or the Auto Focus ?
I havent tried the registry tweaks etc,
I tried setting ISO to 100 ,
Flicker to Auto,
Image quality to Normal.

Elgancia rom has camera issues I had a problem where they came out really blurry or the flash and the camera would make everything white. If I was you I would flash it back to t-mobile stock rom and check if it makes a difference if not maybe its your phone.

You more than likely have original release HD2 hardware. What color is your reset button? If it's red then you do indeed have first revision hardware, and the camera not working properly is a known hardware fault, and most of the time T-Mobile will replace your device free of charge because it's a known problem.

ashasaur said:
You more than likely have original release HD2 hardware. What color is your reset button? If it's red then you do indeed have first revision hardware, and the camera not working properly is a known hardware fault, and most of the time T-Mobile will replace your device free of charge because it's a known problem.
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You think thats what it is ? I got mine the first day it launch and works fine and then flash it to elegancia rom and came out crappy. I will look for some samples photos of stock and the custom. The reception issue I still have it as well my battery last around 8 hr annoying.

Reply and analysis.
Thank you everyone
ashasaur said:
What color is your reset button?
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yes its red
ashasaur said:
You more than likely have original release HD2 hardware. .... T-Mobile will replace your device free of charge because it's a known problem.
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Aahh now there is a catch. I am in india, my brother bought this for me from ebay USA. So i guess i will have to live with it. Thank you for this clarification.
Others, please check your phone camera quality. as the other HD2 I have checked has good quality. Otherwise its an amazing phone. It has been the best buy so far.
Elgancia rom has camera issues
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I dont know that, But I dont think either. My camera issue has been from day one. Elegantia ROM has made my phone faster and more elegant I would say.
But I assure you, I would check back the Stock ROM later and let you know
Meanshile, i would also ask steve about the same.
Or.
Maybe if someone else had this issue and got it fixed ?
Wonder if there is any fix that i can try.

http://cgi.ebay.com/OEM-HTC-HD2-T85...273194?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item255d9bac2a you can replace the camera if you wanna get down and dirty.

[Q] About kernel and camera.

Hi
I am using stock rom (Andro 2.2.1 - Kernel 2.6.32.9-perf)
I updated my rom to Miui 1.10.21 last night and I didn't like it much so I came back to my orginal.
My stock rom is very stable and problem free but :
Miui rom has better camera which one have touch focus like iphone 4.
Is it because different software , better kernel or both ?
I want that camera at my stock rom. What can I do ?
Also I want to update my orginal rom's kernel to better one without update rom.
Can anyone to recommend me a good kernel. ?

Im in same situation as you. Same rom / Same kernel. Really would like to see that camera on this factory stock. I will go for other custom roms later. But for now, As Im begginer, just want to test this rom first.
And maybe you should try CM7 or Oxygen.. Maybe there is your solution for camera with quality rom.

try this:
replace your original camera app with the miuicamera.apk in 7system/app.

levibuko said:
try this:
replace your original camera app with the miuicamera.apk in 7system/app.
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I moved apk file to the system/app and renamed "Camera.apk". (Backed up orginal)
I didn't see it in menu then I did reboot still there is no camera.
and I opened root explorer again pressed on camera.apk it said : Ayrıştırma Hatası (Extraction Error)

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I moved apk file to the system/app and renamed "Camera.apk". (Backed up orginal)
I didn't see it in menu then I did reboot still there is no camera.
and I opened root explorer again pressed on camera.apk it said : Ayrıştırma Hatası (Extraction Error)
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I have same problem. Did everything you said and it seems its not compatible.

up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Same thing here.. I even looked up online and downloaded a few miui camera apk but all say extraction error... only problem i can see is.. maybe it's for 2.3 but stock rom is 2.2

still have no solution?

up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi,
Firstly, what do your "up!!!!" posts mean? Most of us like the xda-developers community because of the sober discussions here. From here on, please have a little patience. We are here to help you.
As I understand, you want the touch to focus functionality. A free app called "Camera 360" has this feature. Get it from the market, use it on your stock ROM and have fun!
Also, MIUI is much much better than the stock ROM. If youre having issues with it, feel free to discuss them in the MIUI thread in the "Android Development" section.
Soumen

soumen08 said:
Hi,
Firstly, what do your "up!!!!" posts mean? Most of us like the xda-developers community because of the sober discussions here. From here on, please have a little patience. We are here to help you.
As I understand, you want the touch to focus functionality. A free app called "Camera 360" has this feature. Get it from the market, use it on your stock ROM and have fun!
Also, MIUI is much much better than the stock ROM. If youre having issues with it, feel free to discuss them in the MIUI thread in the "Android Development" section.
Soumen
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well I wanted to keep post up because no one answered straightly :\
and thanks for your answer also :
I tried lgcamera , camera360 , camera zoom fx , camera advance and sleek camera.
Took same shots with each one and compared.
Camera zoom fx and camera 360 is nice but touch to zoom is not full functional at camera 360 , usually wrong focus problem.
Also lgcamera is good at video recording.
But main question is can I install new kernel without change stock rom ?
I have no problems with stock rom

Hi,
The post does not need to be kept alive. Truth is, if people are interested in the post, it will stay alive on its own. If you keep putting dummy posts, it isn't going to help in any way and might indeed be counterproductive. Infact, I thought several times before replying to this post. Most OPs who are like this are difficult to have any kind of constructive discussion with.
So, camera360 focuses in the wrong place? I find that hard to believe. In any case, I fail to see what the kernel will do to fix that. I would like it if you clarified a little. You have me totally confused here. Do you want a new kernel? If so, why? Do you want a camera with touch to focus? Do you want both?
Soumen

soumen08 said:
Hi,
The post does not need to be kept alive. Truth is, if people are interested in the post, it will stay alive on its own. If you keep putting dummy posts, it isn't going to help in any way and might indeed be counterproductive. Infact, I thought several times before replying to this post. Most OPs who are like this are difficult to have any kind of constructive discussion with.
So, camera360 focuses in the wrong place? I find that hard to believe. In any case, I fail to see what the kernel will do to fix that. I would like it if you clarified a little. You have me totally confused here. Do you want a new kernel? If so, why? Do you want a camera with touch to focus? Do you want both?
Soumen
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My camera 360 Settings :
(P) Normal Mode --> Normal
Shot Mode [Auto Focus]
Focus Mode [Press scren to focus; Click shot button to shoot]
I put 3 objects to top of my desk , one is close , one is far and other one is between them.
Because of my angle I have background too (Like a earphones and ex. HDD)
When I press and focus closest one that object dosent look focused , Also after I take a shoot middle one is sharp and closest one is blurred.
When I press middle one my background is sharp that three object is blur.
When I press the far one middle one is sharp other scenes are blur.
Also I tried this with macro. Still cant focus where I press. And I didnt go so close it was focusable distance.
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About kernel.
I heard some kernels are better than stock kernel.
I am happy with my rom I dont have any problem. But I am thinkin If I update my kernel or change my kernel only is there a any improvements at my phone.

Hi,
Ill try something similar with camera 360 (and the MIUI camera app) in a bit and post results. If it is indeed how you say it is, then the algorithm is flawed and there is little we can do about it.
About the kernel, it is possible to use other kernels as far as I can see. Make a backup of your boot.img and recovery.img and try out some other kernel. Franco's kernel should be fine. In case it does not work, we can always go back to the older ones. Truthfully speaking, you should actually use some of the gingerbread roms instead, they are much more battery efficient for one thing.
Soumen