Why does it take pictures like this. It looks like they have too much color and they are not clear. I can't find a setting to change. any input?
Looks like the camera lens itself is bad. Try this, push the lens into the phone as you take a picture. If it works, then the camera is loose. Take it to sprint for a warranty replacement.
sitlet said:
Looks like the camera lens itself is bad. Try this, push the lens into the phone as you take a picture. If it works, then the camera is loose. Take it to sprint for a warranty replacement.
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yep, I have the exact same problem and need to push the lens to fix it. many people reported it only happening one time, but mine seems to pop back up every now and again, so I'll probably go for a replacement soon.
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I received my s3 this morning, everything was going well until 20 minutes ago when the camera decided to compeltly freak out. It seems to be constantly trying to focus at an extremely high speed. Check the video out for reference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EhZKVRvzuI
I would say dirt in the camera lens
It's strange because the issue goes away when I reset camera settings, but then comes back after I switch to front camera and back again.
flame1845 said:
It's strange because the issue goes away when I reset camera settings, but then comes back after I switch to front camera and back again.
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Have read a couple of reports of camera continually trying to focus in video mode. Have any owners had this problem ?.
bidboy said:
Have read a couple of reports of camera continually trying to focus in video mode. Have any owners had this problem ?.
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Where else did you read that?
It was mentioned in a review but i dont remember which...
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Nothing to report I'm afraid, it seems to work fine switching between front and rear cameras
The original issue seems to have subsided, but now I can't focus on anything...looking like I may need to get a replacement
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The original issue seems to have subsided, but now I can't focus on anything...looking like I may need to get a replacement
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It's a hardware issue. That clicking sound means that something's obstructing the camera lens. It possible that every time you reset, the lens shifts back to it's original position and that's why the issue subsides for some time.
Anyway... that's what warranty is for!
I really need your help on this one guys!
I unpacked my brand new Nexus 4 yesterday. Everything seemed fine until I fired up the camera app. Everything was really blurry and the autofocus didn't seem to work at all! We're not talking about some minor autofocusing problem here, but a huge deal breaking disaster...
I then also noticed that when I moved the camera really close to an object, the image got sharp! So, it's like it's in macro mode all the time or something. I've tried to restart the phone, factory reset etc. NOTHING works! The worst part is that I can't even go to google and replace it, because I live in Finland and got the phone brought home to me by a friend who visited USA... Is there anything I can do to make it work?
I also tried a third party camera app (camera zoom fx) in which there were several focusing modes, like macro, normal, auto and infinity mode. Didn't matter which mode I used, there was no differens..
Have any of you guys experienced the same problem? I know there's been a lot of talk about the Nexus 4 camera, but I could never have imagined that a brand new flagship phone would have these kind of problems right out of the box. Please help me.
This may sound a bit stupid, but you have tried simply cleaning the glass over the lens and checking it for scratches right? You seem to have tried a fair amount of things so it's likely to be a hardware issue of some sort.
Not trying to be a smart ass, but did you remove the plastic film off of the backside. I made that mistake before with a different phone. The film was barely noticeable because it was only over the camera lens from inside the cover, so I just thought the phone had a sorry camera. Otherwise, it sounds like you could have a defective camera.
Also when you take a picture, hold the button until the focus ring rotates and locks on the 12 o'clock position, then let go of the button.
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Not trying to be a smart ass, but did you remove the plastic film off of the backside. I made that mistake before with a different phone. The film was barely noticeable because it was only over the camera lens from inside the cover, so I just thought the phone had a sorry camera. Otherwise, it sounds like you could have a defective camera.
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Also when you take a picture, hold the button until the focus ring rotates and locks on the 12 o'clock position, then let go of the button.
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Thx for your answers! I'm afraid I've tested all that. Still no luck.
ballhannes said:
Thx for your answers! I'm afraid I've tested all that. Still no luck.
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Claasical case of yet another defected user.
So I cracked my rear camera today. My question is how do I know if its just the lens or the actual camera which has been cracked?
I can take pictures however they seem to have a faint blur and don't focus.
Also does anyone know if this will come under warranty
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Conceited_squirrel said:
So I cracked my rear camera today. My question is how do I know if its just the lens or the actual camera which has been cracked?
I can take pictures however they seem to have a faint blur and don't focus.
Also does anyone know if this will come under warranty
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I don't know about the warranty, but I'd guess no. Can't hurt to call them and ask though.
The part is like $20 (USD)
And it's SUPER easy to swap it out yourself.
Here's a guide. With pictures. Specifically for swapping the camera.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Samsung+Galaxy+S4+Rear+Facing+Camera+Replacement/16538
Here is a video guide for complete disassembly of the phone. The videos can be more helpful in seeing how to take it apart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm4f2XjQLAM
Once you have the new camera you will see that the whole unit just plugs into the motherboard. Once the board is removed from the phone you literally just unplug the broken one and plug in the new one. It should take no more than 15 minutes to swap out the camera from start to finish.
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I don't know about the warranty, but I'd guess no. Can't hurt to call them and ask though.
The part is like $20 (USD)
And it's SUPER easy to swap it out yourself.
Here's a guide. With pictures. Specifically for swapping the camera.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Samsung+Galaxy+S4+Rear+Facing+Camera+Replacement/16538
Here is a video guide for complete disassembly of the phone. The videos can be more helpful in seeing how to take it apart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm4f2XjQLAM
Once you have the new camera you will see that the whole unit just plugs into the motherboard. Once the board is removed from the phone you literally just unplug the broken one and plug in the new one. It should take no more than 15 minutes to swap out the camera from start to finish.
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Thanks for the help
So is the camera broken or the lens?
Also the replacement part you spoke of, will it be like the 13 megapixel one I have now or a knock off? Because I thought it would cost way more for a 13 megapixel camera.
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Conceited_squirrel said:
Thanks for the help
So is the camera broken or the lens?
Also the replacement part you spoke of, will it be like the 13 megapixel one I have now or a knock off? Because I thought it would cost way more for a 13 megapixel camera.
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I have no idea. You'd have to take it apart and look at it. If it's the lens then I think those are available on eBay and Amazon for like $7 USD
As for the camera itself, buyer beware. They are all over the internet for $20 - $30. Some get rave reviews as being perfect. Some get complaints that they don't work at all.
I have a suspicion that many of the negative reviews are people who don't know what they are doing or who bought the wrong part. The i9500 S4 and all the others (i9505, M919, etc etc etc) are different S4s with different camera hardware. Most people probably don't realize that all S4's aren't the same.
Here's an ad for one...
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-rear-camera.html
It talks about making sure you have the right phone for this part and how to tell the difference. I don't endorse that website. You'll have to research it yourself to see if it's legit or not. I've never used it or heard of it before today. It was the first thing that popped up on a Google search and it seemed to have good info on the replacement parts.
In any case, it's not an expensive part. It's all about finding the correct one for your device.
Also, make sure you get the REAR camera and not the front one. One genius on Amazon reviews said how this is the entirely wrong part and it doesn't fit in the phone at all. He was clearly trying to change the front camera and ordered the rear camera. So take your negative reviews with a grain of salt. There are a lot of 'repair experts' out there who shouldn't be allowed to change the battery.
Please help me, I just noticed that when I take a picture up close, my camera seems to only focus on the part that I touch, even though it's a flat thing like my monitor. It's like I'm applying tilt shift to my picture.
My Note 4 model is N910H and I'm on Sweet Rom V3, and installed camera mod from the apps forum. Tried using stock camera and 3rd party apps, still get the same result.
I uploaded some picture I'm taking from my monitor with my note 4 so that you can understand what I meant.
Is this hardware fault? or is it software?
Looks a bit too extreme. Just tried that myself - SLIGHTLY blur at the picture's end, but just slightly.
Your pictures look like taken with "Background Defocus".
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Looks a bit too extreme. Just tried that myself - SLIGHTLY blur at the picture's end, but just slightly.
Your pictures look like taken with "Background Defocus".
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Yeah, this is really bothering me, when I want to take a picture of documents I can't read the whole page because of the blur.
I am reluctant to bring my note 4 to samsung as it already root so I guess my warranty is gone
shinobu91 said:
Yeah, this is really bothering me, when I want to take a picture of documents I can't read the whole page because of the blur. I am reluctant to bring my note 4 to samsung as it already root so I guess my warranty is gone
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Just an idea... You removed that protective film on the camera lens ?
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Just an idea... You removed that protective film on the camera lens ?
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I have removed them from the first time I unboxed it, even if I didn't remove it, it has hole in the middle so it should'nt affect the camera.
I have also tried cleaning the lens to no avail.
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I have removed them from the first time I unboxed it, even if I didn't remove it, it has hole in the middle so it should'nt affect the camera.
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I know. - But there are many users not even noticing it - and it's possible that the film shifted a bit, so it might cover a little part of the lens.
I have also tried cleaning the lens to no avail.
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Please try any other camera software. As said: It looks like that typical "defocus" effect - maybe that feature is still on although you can't see it being active.
There's a simlilar issue with the Sony Z3 front camera (the main camera IS an issue itself): There's a "Soft Skin" effect, causing massive blur. You can switch it off - but it still remains active.
So it wouldn't be the first time.
So I am not alone.
I am having similar issues with my camera.
Took it to Samsung for replacement. They were offering repair on a 10 day old phone.
Anxious to see what happens next
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Glad I'm not alone with focusing problems...
Here is my topic : Note 4 camera won't lock focus + blurry edges on pictures with far focus
Best regards,
Chris.
Nope, definitely not alone. I am having similar issues with my camera, and I have been having them since I got my phone on October 21'st. Taking it in for repairs or hopefully a replacement. For me, the camera will focus fine on stuff within a meter or two, but anything farther just will not focus unless I hit the phone. That sounds kinda dangerous, but that is the only thing I can do to fix it. I have pretty much everything possible with no fixes. It doesn't do it all the time, but it seems to get stuck 50/50. When it works, it works for a while. When it doesn't work, it doesn't work for a while.
Same here....I got a repair ticket in with Samsung, I unfortunately have to send my phone off for 2 weeks.................WHATEVER WILL I DO!???!!!???!!
note 4 verizon camera not focusing on documents
I had the same problem and the main purpose of the "Note" family of samsung is to edit documents on the fly so this sucks.
I could not find a solution. There is no option in the camera menu that corrects this. I tried using "cam scan" and "FX" camera app and they both had the same problem with partial blurred image.
I purchased my phone from craigslist and met the seller in the store to make sure it was legit and not stolen. I purchased the phone two or three weeks ago and I feel very fortunate that Verizon helped me to do a manufacturers defect claim after searching my IMEI number for date of original purchase. since the phone only came out a few months ago they should all still have the manufacture warranty.
I usually dont post to things because im not tech savvy but I thought I should give verizon credit for helping me even though I did not purchase the phone from their store. I just got back from the store and I should have my new phone in one business day and just mail the defective one back in the package they provide. Amazing since I work with documents and notes on the fly everyday.
sorry I dont have a fix for the problem and if you root your phone your SOL unless you have accidental handling and damage type insurance, if you catch my drift.
The pictures you posted worries me a little as this can happen in other Galaxy devices released in the near future. Samsung is really falling apart, and need to get their act together and hurt innocent customers. No wonder Samsung's quarterly report is much lower than expected.
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Please help me, I just noticed that when I take a picture up close, my camera seems to only focus on the part that I touch, even though it's a flat thing like my monitor. It's like I'm applying tilt shift to my picture.
My Note 4 model is N910H and I'm on Sweet Rom V3, and installed camera mod from the apps forum. Tried using stock camera and 3rd party apps, still get the same result.
I uploaded some picture I'm taking from my monitor with my note 4 so that you can understand what I meant.
Is this hardware fault? or is it software?
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Sorry I didn't update the thread. I brought my phone to Samsung service center, and had to leave it for 2 days for them to change my camera module. And it's now all good again. The problem obviously lies on the hardware, so nothing you can do to fix it unless you change that camera module.
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THIS WHAT I DID WORKING FINE FOR ME HOPE ILL HELP YOU
Sashka: Let us perform a few troubleshooting steps on the device to isolate the cause of the issue. Shall we?
karim: OK
Sashka: Please go to Settings >> Application Manager >> swipe to All tab >> scroll to "Camera" app.
Sashka: Perform clear cache and clear data on it.
Sashka: It would reset the settings of the camera app.
Sashka: Perform this and check the issue with the camera's focus.
karim: LITTLE BETTER THANKS FOR THE HELP
Sashka: However, as the camera is fine now, Let us perform soft reset. It will refresh internal circuit of the phone: Remove the battery and re-insert it after 30 sec.
Sashka: Once you perform this, check the camera issue, this would refresh the circuitry as we have changed a few settings,
I havent seen a thread like this yet... when my phone arrived it was perfect. I took many pictures and they all looked great. A few days ago I was trying to take a picture of a receipt for work and had trouble getting the camera to focus. At the time I never thought much of it and figured it was the lighting or something. Then the next day I was attempting to take a pic of some family and noticed the camera just refused to focus. After some testing I found that my focus seemed to be stuck at a very close range (i.e things within 1-2 feet were in perfect focus) and everything farther away was a blurry mess. Video was even worse.
Eventually a friend of mine who also had a 6P suggested I download and try the app "A Better Camera" as you can use a slider to manually set focus. He demonstrated it for me and sure enough his focus would change as he moved the slider around. Tried it on mine and nothing... focus stayed in that same 1-2 foot range the entire time.
Naturally at this point I contacted Google and jumped through all of their hoops (which included factory resetting the phone... grrrr) and just finally got a replacement order in today.
Has anyone else had issues like this? I am 99% sure its hardware fault with the camera itself (if you google it the first thing that comes up is not me but is the only other person I've seen with the issue).
EDIT: No case or anything on my device
Did you inspect the laser focus on the back, perhaps there's something stuck in there?
It's the small hole in the center of the phone below the camera bezel.
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Did you inspect the laser focus on the back, perhaps there's something stuck in there?
It's the small hole in the center of the phone below the camera bezel.
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That would be the microphone.
celsian said:
Did you inspect the laser focus on the back, perhaps there's something stuck in there?
It's the small hole in the center of the phone below the camera bezel.
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The laser is visible. That is also why we tried the app that allowed manually adjusting the focus. That way we could rule out a laser issue
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The laser is visible. That is also why we tried the app that allowed manually adjusting the focus. That way we could rule out a laser issue
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Reboot?
Oops. Well now I feel like an idiot. Sorry. Best of luck on your replacement.
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Did you inspect the laser focus on the back, perhaps there's something stuck in there?
It's the small hole in the center of the phone below the camera bezel.
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Loool.
I have the same focusing issue with the rear camera.
Can it be opened? may be a hardware fault...
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I have the same focusing issue with the rear camera.
Can it be opened? may be a hardware fault...
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Did you ever resolve this issue? I have the same problem now. Popping sound from camera module when I open camera app or whenever switching between front to rear camera. I ordered a replacement camera module and the tools needed to replace it. The video is on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FwJkL1EyJY
Thanks,
Joe
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Did you ever resolve this issue? I have the same problem now. Popping sound from camera module when I open camera app or whenever switching between front to rear camera. I ordered a replacement camera module and the tools needed to replace it. The video is on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FwJkL1EyJY
Thanks,
Joe
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No, the problem wasn't solved!