Hi everyone, this is my first post in the xda-developers forum!
I dropped my S4 yesterday and a few hours later when I wanted to take a picture with the camera I noticed this horizontal line that goes across the screen (it even casts a shadow underneath the line). At first I thought I might've cracked the camera lens but I shined the camera under a light at all different angles and I can't see any crack. Can someonw help me on this so that I can determine whether I just need to clean the sensor or buy a complete camera replacement?
Try a different camera app. If it's the same then it might be the camera.
That doesn't look like a crack though. Even so, it still might be something case by the impact.
mmsy said:
Hi everyone, this is my first post in the xda-developers forum!
I dropped my S4 yesterday and a few hours later when I wanted to take a picture with the camera I noticed this horizontal line that goes across the screen (it even casts a shadow underneath the line). At first I thought I might've cracked the camera lens but I shined the camera under a light at all different angles and I can't see any crack. Can someonw help me on this so that I can determine whether I just need to clean the sensor or buy a complete camera replacement?
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it's definitely inside since you dropped as you said.
go to your nearest samsung customer service. :good:
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Firstly, I'm not describing the same problem as the other camera threads. This is not:
Pink spot
Auto-focus issue
Video FPS issue
Here's my problem:
When taking photos using the main camera on my Galaxy S2, the resulting photo is fine if not using the LED flash. However, if the LED flash is used, there is pink "bleeding" or "banding" emanating from edge of the photo closest to the flash. This is almost like there is some leak of light between the housing of the LED flash and the camera module. This also occurs when taking video.
Apologies if I've missed the thread describing this issue, I've not found one that describes my issue as the main point. The closest I've come is this post, which was in a thread about the pink-spot issue: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18743136&postcount=132
I've tried re-flashing my camera firmware OMEF01 using factorytest.apk as someone else in a thread mentioned this worked for them on the assumption that the firmware had become corrupt somehow.
This didn't work, neither did trying the camera firmware update apk that was once found on Samsung Apps.
Example photos attached.
I'm having the same problem and can't find a way to fix this problem! It seems like a hardware problem so I'm taking my phone to samsung service center as soon as I reset binary counter!
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This is kind of a stupid suggestion but whatever:
try not holding your fingers near the flash, it will make a reflection and look like that.
If your hand isn't even near the camera or flash and that happens then it's a hardware problem. :/
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This is kind of a stupid suggestion but whatever:
try not holding your fingers near the flash, it will make a reflection and look like that.
If your hand isn't even near the camera or flash and that happens then it's a hardware problem. :/
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Fingers are nowhere near flash or camera
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Hello,
Had my SGS2 for a month now (secondhand) and noticed the pink bleeding too. It only appeared on pictures indeed when using the flash. Since no solution could be found, i took of the back cover (removing the 7 screws and so on, see youtube for that).
My guess was, the lens was catching some flash light from the inner parts of the phone. So i tested the camera without the back cover and this time i could take pictures without pink bleeding.
I examined the layout of the inner parts and did some testing with extra materials to prevent the lens catching light from the flash with the back cover on. Eventually i found that a little piece of black foam adhesive with the length of the camera housing approx 10 mm by approx. 4 mm did it for me. I placed it on the side of the flash led between the lens housing and the led. The 4 mm width of the foam perpendicular on the system board, if that makes sense.
Now when placing the back cover again the protruding foam is squashed a little, making a nice seal between the led and camera housing.
If this solution will last i don't know, but for now i'm one happy flasher.
Here is the video showing the process of opening the back
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Here is the video showing the process of opening the back
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Thanks kokesh, for bumping this thread, it helped me fix this issue on my phone
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I've got a problem thats related to this one, but not the same.
I noticed that many (8/10 so far tested) Galaxy S2's have a peculiar slightly pinkish spot in center 40%. It's not very pronounced unless you photograph a white/gray wall or other object of equal color. It's tints objects or features slightly pinker in the center than it does outward, where colors are more spot-on.
It seems to be related to the age of the phones, since all newer models I've been able to test do not display it, yet older ones do. Either through wear & tear, or because older phones use older parts that exhibit this (slight) error. Since I'm a photographer I might be more picky than others with the image quality, and for the majority of people this is a non-issue.
Hi everybody,
I've been using my Note 4 for a week. It's a great phone, great display, great performance and what I was convinced would be a great camera.
Before that I used a S3 (International version I9300) for two years and a S5 (International version G900F) for six months and nothing negative to say about them. They both gave great, clear, beautiful, sharp pictures, especially for a phone (I couldn't imagine it was possible before). I think it's important to say that so I can justify myself and show I'm not making up things...
I started to have doubts after a couple a days concerning the Note 4 camera. I found the pictures not sharp, especially in edges (kind of tilt-shift effect).
And then, yesterday, several XDA topics confirmed my concerns ...
So... To sum up :
Far pictures have blurry edges (I know lenses edges can be blurry, but in this case, when I mean blurry, I mean sometimes 1 third of the pictures... Close pictures and close-ups are great.
When taking pictures in landscape mode, focusing in the bottom third of the screen is just not possible, I can't see the focusing screen in this zone, as it did on the S3 or S5.
Locking focus has never been and is never possible (when trying to focus, I can see the focusing circle but I can't see or hear any green circle or sound confirmation (as it did on the S3 or S5, you can see my youtube video).
To make everything clear again, I (still) own a S3 and S5 with no camera problem, with a normal behaviour and we have two Note 4 at home with the exact same problems.
I have a master in digital photography and, being less picture enthusiastic and having not enough time, I replaced my equipment by these devices, and I was totally ok with that. (= I know I'm not making up things)
To illustrate what I'm saying (I know some of these pictures were made in a foggy weather but depth of field is clearly not "logical" here...).
https://www.dropbox.com/s/usfdln0o0odwdf7/20141214_115344.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/thxhsawjxjbu05t/20141214_121610.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dyxavgcj6qeyf28/20141207_101614.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y5Axxp_UMY&feature=youtu.be
I assume the problem here may be part software and part hardware (but again, two Note 4 with same problems ?).
Could a Samsung rep take this problem serioulsy and take it into account for a next update ? (except if it's a hardware problem )
Thanks a lot for your attention !
Chris.
I'm pretty sure your device is faulty. The blur in your images is not normal, I guess the lens is not mounted correctly. This may also be the reason for your focusing problems.
Have a look at the photo thread, you'll see plenty of images without blur.
I agree with you but what about the focusing problem on just a part of the screen ? (see the youtube video).
And the fact we have two note 4 with the same problems :/.
adinava said:
I agree with you but what about the focusing problem on just a part of the screen ? (see the youtube video).
And the fact we have two note 4 with the same problems :/.
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im having the same problem with just focus on one part of the screen. other apps focuses fine though so its a software problem.
I use the google camera app alot cos stock samsung app seem to forget to use the flash even in dark rooms.
adinava said:
I agree with you but what about the focusing problem on just a part of the screen ? (see the youtube video).
And the fact we have two note 4 with the same problems :/.
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I experienced that focusing problem. Can't remember if STOCK straight out of the box did it, but I know when I used FireKat ROM it did it. I flashed the Camera Mod and it did it. But, now I'm using DynamicKat and it's fine. The far left edge of the camera picks up my touch and focuses.
Also for the Blurr thing. Is your Camera MODE in Selective Focus?
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I experienced that focusing problem. Can't remember if STOCK straight out of the box did it, but I know when I used FireKat ROM it did it. I flashed the Camera Mod and it did it. But, now I'm using DynamicKat and it's fine. The far left edge of the camera picks up my touch and focuses.
Also for the Blurr thing. Is your Camera MODE in Selective Focus?
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I still have stock ROM.
Are you also experiencing different focus zones in your pictures?
I'm really starting to think my camera is defective .
No. But did you make sure that you are not using Selective Focus Mode?
Yes, I did. All my tests and conclusions were based on my S3 and S5 experience
Well I read your post thoroughly and felt that you have written a reflection of what is going through my mind.
Exact same issues !! If you read my twitter feed ~ 10 days ago you will be happy to know that you are not alone.
I noticed the problem in the first 2 days of purchase and took it to a Samsung store few days later. They were very defensive initially but after 10 mins of technical conversation with a dude who did not know much about the difference between camera resolution and screen resolution I could show them the blur. Both on my phone and on a PC they had in store.
We did some like for like comparison with another note 4. Problem was evident.
They advice me to go back to service provider (Virgin Australia) and request a replacement under early life hardware failure.
I am now playing the to and fro game with my service provider who are throwing in all sort of hurdles. Hope I get a replacement !!!
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Just to show that I was really at the store
http://s27.postimg.org/ply8u686r/20141207_150515.jpg
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I tried with s5 camera on sport mode and the same result the photo is still blur. .i beleve this is the software problem not the camera. .
Typical problem of the Note 4's software.
I also opened a thread for discussing the matter - but people just did not understand the problem.
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2948640
Just got nonsense replies.
Seems to be close to impossible making people understand the obvious... :/
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To illustrate what I'm saying (I know some of these pictures were made in a foggy weather but depth of field is clearly not "logical" here...)
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Possible to post pictures a bit larger than those "thumbnails" ?
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Possible to post pictures a bit larger than those "thumbnails" ?
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Yes Chefproll, here they are . Plus two new ones taken today.
See, when I focus on the left side of the screen, almost the rest of the picture is blurry and when I focus on the right side, the left part of the picture is blurry...
I assume the lens is off-center mounted :/...
Same case ...... see the photos ...
ebusuhejbi said:
I tried with s5 camera on sport mode and the same result the photo is still blur. .i beleve this is the software problem not the camera. .
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SO I found out from android central forums that if you shake it for like 30 seconds it works so obviously its a problem. I tried google camera and camera 360 and neither worked but my front camera is amazing. I'd suggest a swap for a brand new unit.
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Same case ...... see the photos ...
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They are Extremely blurry, Did you by chance forget to take the protective plastic off?
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They are Extremely blurry, Did you by chance forget to take the protective plastic off?
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I was thinking the same too.
I own N910C and i don't have this issue at all. I know there are two types of camera lens in the note 4 one is Sony and the other one is Samsung. Maybe you have one of the others ?!
Glad i found this thread.. I have the exact same issue with my note 4. You need to be knowledgeable with photography in order to articulate the issue and identify the problem.. Most posts keeps talking about the protective film.... Arghh
However the issue is not constantly there for me... It's almost as if the lens module is mounted loosely, and it can go out of alignment relative to the sensor, creating a tilt shift effect.
Sometimes it seems if i shake the phone, or tap a few times on the camera lens, the issue goes away...
Very frustrating. Did you ever resolve it?
Thought it might be the ois acting up... However i couldn't disable it for stills...
I have the auto focus issue as well. shaking the device or tapping the bottom a few (hard) times makes the cam focus properly. Problem is there all the time, although after focussing properly gone, then reappearing after camera app close..
I've also noticed this issue. I have more problems focusing on the left (Samsung logo) side of my camera sensor. If I flip the phone over, the same side of the device produces blurry details while the other captures it crisp.
http://imgur.com/kEnHKg2
http://imgur.com/dF9jHBD
Notice how the bag is clear in one, blurry in the other. The Samsung logo side of my device seems to always be blurry in photos of objects about a meter or more away. I have been unable to focus altogether on distant objects where the entire image is blurry.
I've had the same problem and I asked for a replacement. It's a defective unit, now my phone's camera works great.
Hello
I recently bought used Galaxy S4 i9506. The problem is strange looking screen above Samsung logo, where sensors and front cam are located.
It looks like different color under glass, I'm not sure but rather it's not an air, cause nothing happens when I press/squeeze it.
It's only visible in very bright light, I've noticed it few days after receiving in when there was a sunny day.
Could You take a look at pictures I made with DSLR. What do You think? Is it normal?
Not normal. I suspect the previous owner replaced the glass with a cheap (i.e. fake) substitute.
I've searched around and there's a short mention here or there, and I'm not sure if I should exchange my new S7 because it's actually quite an annoying problem that I've not noticed on my S6 or Nexus phones before this S7.
When I take a photo with the camera facing a bright light source, eg the sun or a bright light at night, there is a blue spot that appears in the picture. I know it's a limitation of modern smartphone cameras, and it's likely a lens refraction or reflection, but it really does take away from the photo if I'm taking one of a beautiful sunset or even a cityscape at night. LIke I said, it's the first time I've noticed this in any of my cellphone cameras. I've tested similar exposure in my friends' S5 and they have the spot too. Even my backup windows phone has this.
Do ALL cameras have this? Are there any S7 owners here who don't have this problem? If there are S7s without this problem, then I'm ok with exchanging the phone for a new one hoping for one without this. I'ts kinda a buzz kill for me on such a fantastic phone otherwise.
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I've searched around and there's a short mention here or there, and I'm not sure if I should exchange my new S7 because it's actually quite an annoying problem that I've not noticed on my S6 or Nexus phones before this S7.
When I take a photo with the camera facing a bright light source, eg the sun or a bright light at night, there is a blue spot that appears in the picture. I know it's a limitation of modern smartphone cameras, and it's likely a lens refraction or reflection, but it really does take away from the photo if I'm taking one of a beautiful sunset or even a cityscape at night. LIke I said, it's the first time I've noticed this in any of my cellphone cameras. I've tested similar exposure in my friends' S5 and they have the spot too. Even my backup windows phone has this.
Do ALL cameras have this? Are there any S7 owners here who don't have this problem? If there are S7s without this problem, then I'm ok with exchanging the phone for a new one hoping for one without this. I'ts kinda a buzz kill for me on such a fantastic phone otherwise.
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I have the same problem with my phone. When I take a pic of candles, there is also some kind of purple halo around the flame. I read somewhere that it is because of the lack of IR filter on the lens.
I agree with the fact that this is really annoying for a phone of that price
first problem is lense flare, it depends on optics design and is normal!
second issue (purple halo) is ir radiation not properly filtered, due to probably lacking IR filter.
this is an issue long present in mobile cam history, although there are and were mobiles with proper filtering cam modules existing...
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Thanks guys, as expected, i figured it is a 'normal' thing, but it still drives me nuts. I'm still hoping to hear from more people, since misery loves company in the event that some actually say they don't have this, i might exchange my phone for another to try my luck.
I thought I was the only one me too
I did an official OTA update of my Samsung S8 SM-G950FD.Post update, the very next day without any phone drop, my phones rear camera developed a black spot or kind of sketch.
It is not a dead pixel on screen just visible when the camera is on and in the pic clicked.:crying:
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I did an official OTA update of my Samsung S8 SM-G950FD.Post update, the very next day without any phone drop, my phones rear camera developed a black spot or kind of sketch.
It is not a dead pixel on screen just visible when the camera is on and in the pic clicked.:crying:
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Maybe there is dust inside the camera
Is it cleaneable if I take it to the service center. Attached image of the problem.
https://ibb.co/1Qp33Vy
Is it a UFO????
Yes and yes it's cleanable
Try and shake it maybe it will go to the sides
Had you keep it under direct sunlight?
I had similar smudge due to exposing the phone at direct sunlight.
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Had you keep it under direct sunlight?
I had similar smudge due to exposing the phone at direct sunlight.
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I take a bunch of pictures while welding and using th3 plasma cutter at work. Been doing it for years. And never had any issues with spots or discoloration on my cameras. If you dont know. Without proper shielding welding and plasma cutters can cause burns to your eyes. Like sunburns. Ive been sun burnt by welding i dont think a mere few seconds or so facing the sun will cause this
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I take a bunch of pictures while welding and using th3 plasma cutter at work. Been doing it for years. And never had any issues with spots or discoloration on my cameras. If you dont know. Without proper shielding welding and plasma cutters can cause burns to your eyes. Like sunburns. Ive been sun burnt by welding i dont think a mere few seconds or so facing the sun will cause this
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That were my two cents.
The other suggestions maybe right then. Try to clean it....
Thanks guys, it's gone now..not sure how..probably by just a tap on the back of the phone or a mild shake.
Wow that is weird. I figured a dead at on the camera. In the past Samsung cameras have a tendency to get a purple tint when going bad. Never saw this one before