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Hallo to all!! I have a problem with the front (smaller) camera of my SPV M 3100: doesn't work!!! during a videocall I can receive the images but can't send the mine! I tried with Coolcamera to switch to the frontal camera, but the screen is "black"! I changed different ROM with no news! I think that is broken!!! is it possible that? should I change the camera? are there other driver for that? PLEASE help me!
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Montakzz said:
Hallo to all!! I have a problem with the front (smaller) camera of my SPV M 3100: doesn't work!!! during a videocall I can receive the images but can't send the mine! I tried with Coolcamera to switch to the frontal camera, but the screen is "black"! I changed different ROM with no news! I think that is broken!!! is it possible that? should I change the camera? are there other driver for that? PLEASE help me!
thanks...
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If it's under warranty have it checked/repaired. It may be faulty or the connector may be loose. The danger in replacing the camera yourself is that it may not be the camera but a circuit board fault. If you do not have a warranty and are technically minded I can give a link for changing out or checking connection of the front camera.
Mike
thanks Mike; can I have that link please? where can I buy a new cam?
many thanks
Montakzz said:
thanks Mike; can I have that link please? where can I buy a new cam?
many thanks
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Here's a few links:
http://www.howardforums.com/showpost.php?p=9119842&postcount=1
http://inuchanbt.blog54.fc2.com/blog-entry-100.html
http://michael-channon.spaces.live.com
I don't know of a source for the camera off-hand but I'll do some checking.
Mike
I have the same problem on my HTC TyTN. Videocalls don't seem to be working anymore (they used to). I've never updated the ROM.
What's odd is that I can't use any of the 2 cameras for videocalls eventhough the main camera works when it comes to taking pictures or making videos.
(I haven't tested the sensor camera since there is no possibility to use it outside of videocalls).
I would think my problem was software related.....
Any idea to fix this?
superfred said:
I have the same problem on my HTC TyTN. Videocalls don't seem to be working anymore (they used to). I've never updated the ROM.
What's odd is that I can't use any of the 2 cameras for videocalls eventhough the main camera works when it comes to taking pictures or making videos.
(I haven't tested the sensor camera since there is no possibility to use it outside of videocalls).
I would think my problem was software related.....
Any idea to fix this?
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So far as I'm aware you can only use front cam for video calls. Why you can't make video calls anymore could be troublesome to track down. I suppose a hard reset would be going too far?? (got any full backups? - should have and then these issues are easily solved)
It sounds like the main camera is working normally. The front camera can be used as a regular camera or video recorder and even a web cam. There are a few applications available from Ateksoft that can get these things working for you. The software is not free although they may still have trial versions available:
Coolcamera: http://www.ateksoft.com/
This will also let you know if there are problems with the front camera.
Mike
Thanks for the info!
I've just installed Webcamera trial version. It works with the main camera, however if I choose the front camera, nothings happens (the application seems to not be able to intialize the front camera as it will hang undefinitely...)
I guess my front camera isn't working properly... That sucks as I can't imagine being without my HTC TyTN if I was to send it for repairs (hopefully I don't make that many videocalls).
superfred said:
Thanks for the info!
I've just installed Webcamera trial version. It works with the main camera, however if I choose the front camera, nothings happens (the application seems to not be able to intialize the front camera as it will hang undefinitely...)
I guess my front camera isn't working properly... That sucks as I can't imagine being without my HTC TyTN if I was to send it for repairs (hopefully I don't make that many videocalls).
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Mmm.. that's a pity. paersonally I never make video calls but I would be annoyed if I thought it would not work if and when I choose to. Have you tried a hard reset - I know that can be a big hassle if you don't keep full backups but still it would confirm (more or less!) whether it's a hardware fault or not.
Mike
like i sow in other topic this is common problem for many users (within me) , i expect it to be something else than hardware problem ...
same problem here!
Any solutions?
I'm having a weird color at my HD2 camera.. I'll attach the photo of my HD2 taking picture at something.. does it hardware problem? I've upgraded it to newest official ROM, and even tried SD android build but no luck..
please, I need some help
Looks simular to colours i was getting with mine, I had a mainboard issue i think causing the screen problem like that. I had those colours all the time though. you played with the settings? colour saturation maybe?
nope.. it's just like that.. tried any other setting with no luck..
my friend said it was a camera module error.. and it costs 400K IDR (around USD 40) to fix and replace it..
I have the exact same issue. The color is distorted like that (too much contrast/saturation) no matter if I am in WinMo or Android. I have played around with the settings but cannot get it to look normal. Default settings look like that. And yes I have hard reset several times....
Anyone have any other ideas?
I too have this same issue...I've tried a hard reset and a ROM re-install but the problem still exists...does anyone have a resolution for this issue?
Yes send back to htc for repair.
topgeeza said:
I too have this same issue...I've tried a hard reset and a ROM re-install but the problem still exists...does anyone have a resolution for this issue?
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I have the exact same problem.. is it related to the google goggles app? Because my camera works fine before I tried the app.. (my device is htc desire hd but having the same issue)
It did turn out to be a faulty camera module which was fixed under HTC's 2 year warranty
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It did turn out to be a faulty camera module which was fixed under HTC's 2 year warranty
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same with me.. only in my case, it's not covered by warranty, and I fix it for around $50..
i have the same problem. and it was also fine at first and stopped working after google goggles. anyone find a solution besides sending it back?
I have same problem with my phone.Maybe to try another camera app. My phone is currently dissembled so I cant test.
Anyone find solution?
Oke I tested my camera more when m phone is assembled. The closest to normal photos I was getting when I was pressing screen in camera area. I always get same picture as first photo in this post. And when I switch to android Froyo 1.5 system I get pink color when run camera.
So people what do you suggest?
What part should I change?
Whole camera or just this square camera module?
Or any other solution...
Grateful!
Please if anyone know solution for this problem and gives me answer.
What replacement parts do I need? Should I change all camera related part or just this came module (looks like little cube) or maybe flex cable??
Hello, I have a problem with my SD Card, every time I reboot my phone a notification pops up saying my card is damaged and it needs format, then it works until I turn off the phone and turn it on later and format it again. My card was on my S4 without any problems, now with the format, Windows does not recognize the card anymore. Can you help me?
Same problem here... I format it and it still gives me the error...
Any solution?
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The card works as usb otg on my S6 Edge+ and my pc reads it with no problems... Hmm... No idea what's going on here
Its officially a harware issue
I have had the same issue non-stop for a while. I did everything mentioned here without any exception. Its not only the notification. Its also when you are listening music and checking photos from your external SD card that the device suddenly stop responding. I have a friend who work for Samsung Canada and he is in a "high level position". They have been aware of the issue since March 11. All their first shipments (their first batch) has this issue. And they quickly worked on it for the second build. However, we don't exactly know when this second build will be on the shelves (they may already be or not). Sometimes, it takes months. Because they had a lot made before the launch. And they will pass all of those before going to the second batch with the fix. Its an hardware issue officially. Sad but we got a lemon. We are now stuck with it. I would certainly be more than happy to flag this on Twitter, Facebook, everywhere possible. Where is the facebook page to complain.
Please note that this can go away for a few days but will come back. No matter what you do (hard reset = I did 8 times), 2 micro SD, one Sandish and one Samsung = same problem. Unfortunately, it is a hardware issue. If I were you, I would protect my phone with a case and screen protector (to ensure to keep full warranty of the device) and wait a few months to get a phone from a new batch. I have a friend who works at Samsung Canada and he anonymously told me that this is a known issue by Samsung who will not admit it and they will still sale the batch that was previously build with this issue. Once they get new batch, this will be fixed. Also, my assumption is that the issue will get worse overtime (sun, cold, bending, pockets, etc). Good luck.
Hey Christian99,
Wondering how to determine if phone is from the first batch.
Can you install Phone Info Samsung and it will tell you the manufacture date... let us know your date.
Or better, maybe your friend can tell us.
Thanks!
Try to put a piece of thin tape on the side of the card without the contacts to make it very slightly thicker and a snugger fit.
See if that helps...
chippyuk said:
Try to put a piece of thin tape on the side of the card without the contacts to make it very slightly thicker and a snugger fit.
See if that helps...
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2016 /02/11 made in Vietnam
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Can everybody who as an issue do as it was proposed to me: install "phone info samsung" and post the date it was manufactured. Mine was 2016/02 /11 made in Vietnam.
Those who read the treat who don't have the problem can you also please do so to tell us the same information that would really help in pointing out the root of the problem... Thanks.
As for the people who proposed the piece of tape, can you explain a little further where and how to do so and what type of tape to us please thanks.
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jemz0r said:
Hey Christian99,
Wondering how to determine if phone is from the first batch.
Can you install Phone Info Samsung and it will tell you the manufacture date... let us know your date.
Or better, maybe your friend can tell us.
Thanks!
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2016 /02 /11 made in Vietnam
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chippyuk said:
Try to put a piece of thin tape on the side of the card without the contacts to make it very slightly thicker and a snugger fit.
See if that helps...
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Where and how to put the tape exactly and what type of tape. Thanks.
Christian99 said:
2016 /02/11 made in Vietnam
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Can everybody who as an issue do as it was proposed to me: install "phone info samsung" and post the date it was manufactured. Mine was 2016/02 /11 made in Vietnam.
Those who read the treat who don't have the problem can you also please do so to tell us the same information that would really help in pointing out the root of the problem... Thanks.
As for the people who proposed the piece of tape, can you explain a little further where and how to do so and what type of tape to us please thanks.
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2016 /02 /11 made in Vietnam
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Where and how to put the tape exactly and what type of tape. Thanks.
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I do not have the issue but have heard that thin tape stuck on the opposite side to the contacts to make the card slightly thicker helps to keep the contacts in place and prevents issues. I would use the thinnest you can find to start with. Just be careful not to get it jammed in there with very thick tape....
I have not been having this issue. Yes when i first boot the phone up / Restart i will get a notification about the SD Card to transfers files.
But this is a normal notification, nothing out of the normal. The device is telling me i have a SD card, Swipe the notification and it does not re-appear until the phone is rebooted.
If you attach a USB pen to your PC and reboot it, Does windows say you have a USB pen connected.
(Just stating the obvious)
For the people who have it re-appearing throughout the day, this is behaviour of a bad connector or corrupted sd card.
Same issue for me.
2016.02.19 Vietnam
Xigulat0r said:
Same issue for me.
2016.02.19 Vietnam
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I have 2016/02.18 Vietnam and no issues at all.
I would post details of the cards rather than the phone. Also try adding tape to the card to make it a snugger fit and pressed up more against the contacts but be careful not to jam it in there so use thin tape.
First card SanDisk ultra 128 XC I Class 10, second Samsung 64 Evo + and the last SanDisk 64 XC I... When one card not recognise, all of them not recognise. Flash with odin to resolve or recovery with Twrp at one time where all was good. Simple factory reset don't resolve the problem. Sorry for my bad English.
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Chiming in to report having the same problem. I cannot check the build date since I returned the phone already. I used Sandisk Ultra 128GB SDXC
SD important info
Can all of you download the app "phone info samsung". It will tell you the date it was manufactured and also the place. Mine is 2016/01/11 from Vietnam. Can you post on here? Those who dont have the issue, please also do so and post on here. It may be that the first batch was badly made and/or the place it was made from. Please post. I am currently discussing this with Samsung Canada directly.
chippyuk said:
I do not have the issue but have heard that thin tape stuck on the opposite side to the contacts to make the card slightly thicker helps to keep the contacts in place and prevents issues. I would use the thinnest you can find to start with. Just be careful not to get it jammed in there with very thick tape....
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So the same side as the connector (on the opposite of them of course) not on the top of the SD (so it cannot get stuck in the tray right?
FYI - I do not have the problem - SD Card works fine (Samsung 128 GB Pro) Created on 3/1/2016 in Vietnam
Christian99 said:
So the same side as the connector (on the opposite of them of course) not on the top of the SD (so it cannot get stuck in the tray right?
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I would have thought on the other side to the pins on the card. The idea is to push the pins cost to the connector inside the phone.
mocsab said:
FYI - I do not have the problem - SD Card works fine (Samsung 128 GB Pro) Created on 3/1/2016 in Vietnam
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If you move data to SD, example for titanium or others. After reboot you lose access to SD. Not every time but sometimes and random. So Re flash more ten times and the problem continues.
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chippyuk said:
I have 2016/02.18 Vietnam and no issues at all.
I would post details of the cards rather than the phone. Also try adding tape to the card to make it a snugger fit and pressed up more against the contacts but be careful not to jam it in there so use thin tape.
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Make sense. I would just be afraid that the tape unstick itself and when removing the tray, it would get stuck in. But I do not intend to remove it. So I will try this.
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Christian99 said:
Make sense. I would just be afraid that the tape unstick itself and when removing the tray, it would get stuck in. But I do not intend to remove it. So I will try this.
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Then it could just be the tray the issue. If it's that, Samsung will send a new one to me as I am currently in negotiations mode with them. It is still a defect problem of some kind. An inexpensive one for Samsung if (and only if) it is the tray and not somewhere where the pins connect to the SD.
No problem here with Sandisk ultra 64gb and SM-G935FD
MFD:11/3/2016 Vietnam
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My Moto X Style having a ghost touch issue. Nav bar not working and some upper portion of the screen. i posted screenshot of it. Just let know is this a hardware fault or Software issue?? And one more think I can access whole screen with a optical mouse so if the screen is accessible then it might be a PDA or Digityzer problem?? Let me know. Anyway the battery life in this phone is sucks. If any one any tips let me know also...thank you
That's a hardware issue faced by many of the MXP/S users. If you google the same problem, you'll find many threads started by people who have faced this problem in the past (including me). The only solution is to change the display + digitizer combo.
AsquareX said:
That's a hardware issue faced by many of the MXP/S users. If you google the same problem, you'll find many threads started by people who have faced this problem in the past (including me). The only solution is to change the display + digitizer combo.
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what is the total price of the digi+screen combo??
captprice said:
what is the total price of the digi+screen combo??
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Depends on your location. Here in Mumbai, India, it costs approx. $116 to $145 to change the combo from an official service centre.
I have a solution.
captprice said:
what is the total price of the digi+screen combo??
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Try this,
Go to settings> Search for pointer speed> Reduce it to zero. Restart device.
This is how i fixed my brothers MXP, previously mine. Cheers!!!
sunnytracer said:
Try this,
Go to settings> Search for pointer speed> Reduce it to zero. Restart device.
This is how i fixed my brothers MXP, previously mine. Cheers!!!
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i did that but nothing happen. all i need to know is if there is a software issue or not?? and one more thing is that is digitizer is responsible for touch so if i changed it my problem will be solve or not? from the upper look i think the lcd is fine. what do you say??
sunnytracer said:
Try this,
Go to settings> Search for pointer speed> Reduce it to zero. Restart device.
This is how i fixed my brothers MXP, previously mine. Cheers!!!
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lol how mouse pointer speed can fix hw issue
captprice said:
i did that but nothing happen. all i need to know is if there is a software issue or not?? and one more thing is that is digitizer is responsible for touch so if i changed it my problem will be solve or not? from the upper look i think the lcd is fine. what do you say??
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Did you changed your display. Because this started when i replaced my broken display. bought it from Maxbhi.com. had no other issues just this one.
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iks8 said:
lol how mouse pointer speed can fix hw issue
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Lol then why dont yougive some suggestion....tbt this worked for me might or might not work for others.
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captprice said:
i did that but nothing happen. all i need to know is if there is a software issue or not?? and one more thing is that is digitizer is responsible for touch so if i changed it my problem will be solve or not? from the upper look i think the lcd is fine. what do you say??
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and you can't replace the digitalizer. you have to replace the entire lcd assembly which costs Rs 3000-5000.
I am going to change the digityzer only. I think the LCD is perfectly working. The Digityzer is responsible for the touch.
Most digitizer is fused together to the LCD with the flex cable. So it will be a long shot changing it without the LCD.
I seen a person with a OnePlus have ghost touch issues and he fixed it by adding extra adhesive tap between the layers.
Hi
I bought a new screen and installed it but the touch did not work then I installed another screen and the touch did not work
What is the problem with solving it?
I'd say if two different screens have the same issue, it's the hardware problem with the phone itself. Could be the connector for the ribbon cable - if you have a magnifying glass or visor, see if you can find anything wrong with it. Try cleaning it (compressed air is the safest way, but sometimes a wooden toothpick works well, if you are careful). Also, make sure the adhesive "flaps" on both sides of the connector are properly attached to the grounding shield. Other than that, I have no other suggestions for a DIY fix...
mamdooh191 said:
Hi
I bought a new screen and installed it but the touch did not work then I installed another screen and the touch did not work
What is the problem with solving it?
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Some have lost touch when they messed up flashing or when Essential Sep update had a problem, as I recall, I think they fixed it by side loading an OTA image. Research this first yourself (might be on reddit etc)
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Seems like it was Oct update, I was thinking of
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/help/phone-lose-touch-flash-oct-update-t3849787
IronRoo said:
Some have lost touch when they messed up flashing or when Essential Sep update had a problem, as I recall, I think they fixed it by side loading an OTA image. Research this first yourself (might be on reddit etc)
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Seems like it was Oct update, I was thinking of
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/help/phone-lose-touch-flash-oct-update-t3849787
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Hi
Thank you brother for your reply
Do I install a new image from the mobile site?
kt-Froggy said:
I'd say if two different screens have the same issue, it's the hardware problem with the phone itself. Could be the connector for the ribbon cable - if you have a magnifying glass or visor, see if you can find anything wrong with it. Try cleaning it (compressed air is the safest way, but sometimes a wooden toothpick works well, if you are careful). Also, make sure the adhesive "flaps" on both sides of the connector are properly attached to the grounding shield. Other than that, I have no other suggestions for a DIY fix...
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thanks YOU brother
This method did not work
IronRoo said:
Some have lost touch when they messed up flashing or when Essential Sep update had a problem, as I recall, I think they fixed it by side loading an OTA image. Research this first yourself (might be on reddit etc)
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Seems like it was Oct update, I was thinking of
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/help/phone-lose-touch-flash-oct-update-t3849787
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The method did not work
mamdooh191 said:
The method did not work
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You haven't told us what happened when it first stopped working. Guess it must be hardware then. As KT said above, I'd look at their ribbon cable first if not a new one supplied, they crack easy & even if still touching over time the joint oxidises and then stops current following. Same sort of thing can happen in connector pins or solder joint on components, but you really need a very strong magnifier/eyepiece tool see it though you might get lucky. Also look for any signs of corrosion or dendritic growth, clean with a little alcohol if anything visible on nearby components on PCB.
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You haven't told us what happened when it first stopped working. Guess it must be hardware then. As KT said above, I'd look at their ribbon cable first if not a new one supplied, they crack easy & even if still touching over time the joint oxidises and then stops current following. Same sort of thing can happen in connector pins or solder joint on components, but you really need a very strong magnifier/eyepiece tool see it though you might get lucky. Also look for any signs of corrosion or dendritic growth, clean with a little alcohol if anything visible on nearby components on PCB.
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Hi brother
At first, the screen was broken but the device was still working after a while I passed the wrong picture and the device is not working, I installed a picture with the help of
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/help/device-hung-start-t3891580
I installed the screen after editing and I had a problem with the touch
Your style brother did not work
Can AC Touch Crash? Or need a touchdriver on the device?
mamdooh191 said:
Hi brother
At first, the screen was broken but the device was still working after a while I passed the wrong picture and the device is not working, I installed a picture with the help of
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/help/device-hung-start-t3891580
I installed the screen after editing and I had a problem with the touch
Your style brother did not work
Can AC Touch Crash? Or need a touchdriver on the device?
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Am I right in saying,
at first the screen was cracked but touch was working,
then you flashed wrong image & touch lost
(what image? another stock image or something else? Or you flashed it to wrong slot (A or B))
But then you got it working by flash image from link above but then edited some file when you install new screen & then lost touch. What did you edit? Did the new screen ever work?
Don't know what AC Touch is, yes a driver would be needed which for touch screens is normally OEM embedded so should be in the chip of the cable of the new touchscreen, I think (I am not 100% certain on our phone though so possibly driver comes with Essential kernal) either way you should have one.
did you get whole screen assembly lcd+digitizer? Do you know for certain the screen you have is confirmed to work on our phone eg by another xda member? If yes then probably it's the file you have edited, then I think your problem is probably software, but it is not fixed by flashing a new FULL STOCK image (try different ones) then you have a problem only Essential can fix, but I don't think they will do this. maybe a more knowledgeably member can confirm some of this ...
Or you flashed it to wrong slot (A or B))
slot B
mamdooh191 said:
Or you flashed it to wrong slot (A or B))
slot B
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We can't tell if that is right or wrong… it depends which slot you were on before… as it changes with each update on A/B partition phones. I don't know if flashing to wrong slot can give the problems you have though… I haven't read up on that problem...