Hi,
I tried upgrading the camera firmware.
The upgrade worked, but after that I could not use the camera any more as it said "Camera Failed".
Here is the fix:
There are 3 steps for the camera to get onto the camera chip itself.
A: /system/firmware
B: Somewhere else on the phone
C: The camera chip.
Backup first:
Use the "CAM FW to Phone dump" to backup your current firmware.
I have not yet found out where on the phone this ends up, so I do not know how to copy it a PC for backup purposes.
FIX Proceedure:
Copy the new camera firmware to A.
Reboot the phone. After the reboot, the camera firmware will be copied from A to B.
Use the "Phone to CAM FW" option to flash the firmware from B to C.
Reboot the phone as requested, and you should then have a working camera again.
I used the camera-wave.7z to fix mine. (Found in another thread)
The "Show Camera FW version" gives totally bogus information. It shows only the FW version of the files at A, and not the contents of the camera chip itself.
Was this meant to be a useful post?
Yes. It has the FIX proceedure.
It contains an extra "reboot" step that if not followed, results in the same old firmware being flashed to the camera, and not the new firmware, thus failing to fix the problem.
after flashing wave fw no sgs fw worked for me so don't think it's really a fix - i could do that as much as i want - replacing fw and none would work then go back to waves. but the wave FW is pretty crapy against updated sgs fw in quality. in the end i went to service and they replaced my camera module.
are u sure it works?? my camera flash process arrives to 98% then it hold on for 5 seconds and then it tells flash success but nothing change!
I cant find any donwloadfile for the neuw firmeware...
can someone help me????
I made the mistake of using samsung aps to update the camera firmware when it prompted me to.
Unfortunately this was not successful and the update FC so no my camera does not work properly.
Auto flash does not work, and the video only works at night (low light conditions). There is just a white screen in the day (normal light conditions)
There is the service menu to manually flash the firmware, just 2 (*#34971539#) issues with this:
1) I no longer have a fw that works.
2) My camera thinks it has the latest firmware so will not allow a reflash.
So can someone upload the files they have in : /etc/firmware
there should be 3/4 files:
RS_M5LS_OB.bin
RS_M5LS_OC.bin
RS_M5LS_TB.bin
qt602240.fw
The M5LS files look to be the firmware files for the camera.
Also does anyone know how I can update the version in these bin files from oced11 to a higher version oced12 maybe. So the camera firmware flash will allow the update? Or is there anyway that I can force the flash?
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Ok fixed it, for anyone else that has the issue with the Samsung App updater failing on the camera update here is how to fix it:
Copy /etc/firmware/RS_M5LS_OC.bin to the pc
open RS_M5LS_OC.bin in notepad++ and search for the version number (in this case oced11)
change the 11 to 12 (WARNING: only change the number do not add other characters adding even a space may corrupt the bin).
save RS_M5LS_OC.bin and copy it back to the phone in /etc/firmware
enter *#34971539# in the stock dialer.
select "Phone/CAM FW Ver Check" if you have done the previous steps correctly the versions will be different (phone version will be +1 on the camera version)
select "Phone to CAM FW Write"
Once this completes (takes 3min ish) the camera is now working correctly.
The files I used can be found: http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/0PEES0BI/CamFW.zip_links
Thank you for sharing, might be helpful if something fails while updating.
Hi!
The cam update corrupted my camera, too. I tried to follow your tutorial but there's a little problem: I can't find the "/etc..." folder on my phone. I do have root access and dumped the cam firmware to the phone via the service interface. But still I cannot find it when I connect my phone to the pc. Can someone pleas help me? Thanks in advance!
Talpa85 said:
Hi!
The cam update corrupted my camera, too. I tried to follow your tutorial but there's a little problem: I can't find the "/etc..." folder on my phone. I do have root access and dumped the cam firmware to the phone via the service interface. But still I cannot find it when I connect my phone to the pc. Can someone pleas help me? Thanks in advance!
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Don't look for it on PC , disconnect phone and download "Root explorer" from market ,then on phone itself with root explorer go to system/etc .
OK I found the folder with android mate. But there is no RS_M5LS_OC.bin only RS_M5LS_OB.bin, qt602240.fw and RS_M5LS_TB. I don't know what to do now.
edit: I'm not sure what happens if I took thelestat's file and put it on my phone. Maybe it's too risky...
Talpa85 said:
OK I found the folder with android mate. But there is no RS_M5LS_OC.bin only RS_M5LS_OB.bin, qt602240.fw and RS_M5LS_TB. I don't know what to do now.
edit: I'm not sure what happens if I took thelestat's file and put it on my phone. Maybe it's too risky...
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Hi, looks like you are on the OB firmware, where I had an OC camera. you can check using the secret code in the OP.
Copy the RS_M5LS_OB.bin to your PC, Open itin notepad++ and search for the version the secret code shows you. Increment the number by 1, save it. Then replace it on the phone. Flash using the secret code.
If you want, post here the versions from the swcret code, and upload the file. I can do the editing for you.
Mine was dead too.I also can't find RS_M5LS_OC.bin,but i find RS_M5LS_OE.bin,OB,TB...but I open this 3 files,and I can't find the secret code(OCEE09).
Cam FW Ver: SCEF02
Phone FW Ver: TBEC28
Here are my files: w*w.mirrorcreator.com/files/1ONIHVSU/Camfirmware.rar_links
Hi,
It was in the RS_M5LS_TB.bin file. I updated the version to TBEC29.
The file is: http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/QNQXTGZ8/RS_M5LS_TB.zip_links
Just replace the one on your phone and use the secret code to flash it.
I have OCEF02 as Cam fw and in firmware folder I have:
qt602240.fw
RS_M5LS_OB.bin
RS_M5LS_TB.bin
RS_M5LS_OE.bin
That's meaning I have installed RS_M5LS_OC.bin?
There is any chance to revert to TBEC28?
Thank you.
hi
i really can't believe it
i was flashing firmware update when THE ALARM RINGED!!!!!!!!
the flash app has crashed now i have a non working camera
do i need root to do this procedure?
I just updated my camera firmware through Samsung Apps. It all went fine, took a few minutes then I manually rebooted. Video, photos, flash all work fine.
Strange why it fails for some people. Maybe battery was too low ? Or different version of the camera hardware ?
btw now I have:
Cam FW Ver: SCEF02
Phone FW Ver: TBEC28
hi Thelestat
i rooted the phone now i'm stuck to the "version" part
would you mind to help me too please?
my files are these: htt p://w ww.mirrorcreator.com/files/0UIIP10D/
thelestat said:
Hi,
It was in the RS_M5LS_TB.bin file. I updated the version to TBEC29.
The file is: http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/QNQXTGZ8/RS_M5LS_TB.zip_links
Just replace the one on your phone and use the secret code to flash it.
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Is it based in TBEC28?
Cheers.
i REALLY don't know what happened
i managed to find that the firmware on camera was SCEF02
so i managed to put SCEF03 on the file
i tried to flash it started but crashed after 3 seconds
the i gave a punch to the table (i think it helped )
then i go to samsung apps redownloaded camera flash firmware and it said it was the latest version
uninstalled it
gone into the secret menu, and it said camera version SCEF02 and PHONE VERSIOn SCEF02
i gave ok and it started flashing
that were the longest three minutes of my life :O
i rebooted the phone and :O it is working now
it seems to me that downloading the camera firmware update left in /etc/firmware the "right one".... and even if it was the SAME version of the actual camera firmware, it worked
i'm really happy i was worried to have to send the phone to samsung.....
thank you thelestat... really, thank you!
akirax said:
Is it based in TBEC28?
Cheers.
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yep, same file as the TBEC28 i just upped the version to
Hi everyone,
I recently bought a Galaxy S2 and I'm getting a "camera failed" error whenever I try to start the camera. I even tried to instal some other camera apps from the market but same error.
Can someone please guide me what is wrong with my phone?
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faremoney said:
i REALLY don't know what happened
i managed to find that the firmware on camera was SCEF02
so i managed to put SCEF03 on the file
i tried to flash it started but crashed after 3 seconds
the i gave a punch to the table (i think it helped )
then i go to samsung apps redownloaded camera flash firmware and it said it was the latest version
uninstalled it
gone into the secret menu, and it said camera version SCEF02 and PHONE VERSIOn SCEF02
i gave ok and it started flashing
that were the longest three minutes of my life :O
i rebooted the phone and :O it is working now
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I'm confused now, thelestat. This is the exact version of my cam firmware. Is the file you updated for me still the right one? Sorrry, but I'm a little bit frightened of flashing the file. Can this cause serious harm to my phone if something goes wrong? Thank you so much for your help.
Talpa85 said:
I'm confused now, thelestat. This is the exact version of my cam firmware. Is the file you updated for me still the right one? Sorrry, but I'm a little bit frightened of flashing the file. Can this cause serious harm to my phone if something goes wrong? Thank you so much for your help.
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Yeah it is still the right version. It's the file you uploaded with the version number changed.
It is the exact same firmware as the samsung application tried to update, the change I made, just allows for the secret code flash option to work. It checks for a newer version before it allows the update.
It is unlikely to effect the rest of the phone, as it is only writing the camera firmware. I have used the secret codes to read an write a number of times, and have never had an issue.
I am not able to flash it: Invalid version TBEC29
Phone/CAM FW Ver Check:
Cam FW: SCEF02
Phone FW: TBEC29
By the way is it possible that there is no firmware version called TBEC29 out there? This would explain why it doesn't work.
This sucks...
Any way to get the CRT effect for S2 without rooting?
Lastly, how can I reset the counter if flash a newer firmware for the camera?
GOOOOD QUESTION !!
In one thread i read that it is necessary to delete some aplication from system directory and replace it with a different one, didnt work for me.. Also JIG cant be used.. Please HELP..
i can care less for the crt effect for now
lets stick to one topic, resetting ticker in camera firmware? how do we do this, if necessary? I have OMEF01 and really want to flash the newer one that promises to remove the lag. samsung apps doesn't show anything.
The easiest way to reset your camera count with latest 2.3.5 firmware is to basically brick ya mobile.
But not in a way were you can't get it into download mode.
What i do is flash a 2.3.3 carrier firmware over a stock one none wipe in Odin, so in a way it doesn't boot it just get stuck on startup screen.
Next go back into download mode, then flash one of the latest firmwares again, best to use a wipe version so you can redo your partition.
When flashed camera count back to zero again.
Also before doing this it best just to have a jig handy just in case, as while you flashed 2.3.3 you can also reset the firmware counter aswell.
also found this solution,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098834&page=124
i got a glaxy s4 and everything works, except the camera. i constantly get the message: camery failed
i tryed everything:
- wipe cache of camera and galery app and reboot
- i also replaced the camer module
- was on 4.4.2 stock and flashed optimized cm 12.1 and imperium v10
if i enter the code *#34971539# on 5.01 stock i can only press phone/cam fw check and cam and phone fw versions are different. i also can press isp core voltage check and vendor id and it returns null value.
under 4.4.2 i could also use other option in that menu but nothing helped. i flashed 5.0,1 and after the camera wasnt working i replaced it with a cam from someone that broke his screen and didnt need it.
can someone please help me?
no one?
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ok here are my findings:
- even after camera module replacement the camera isnt working
- if i dial *#0*# i can turn on the front cam and it works
when i dial*#34971539# and press PHONE TO CAN FW WRITE than i get:
- CAM FW WER: S13F0SAGB39
- PHONE FW VER: S13F0SAGHO1
and when i press update it updates and tells me to reboot. after reboot the camera still isnt working and the strangest part is when i check cam fw version it is the same as before the update and if i press PHONE TO CAM FW WRITE i get the same option to update again. so actually the PHONE TO CAM FW WRITE is not working.
also i flashed stock android 4.2.2, 4.4.2, 5.01 with odin and the cam fw is always the same. is there any way to manually overide CAM FW? or does anyone have a solution?
i was also thinking if maybe some part of the system is corrupt and if there is any way to completely reflash the phone (because now with odin some settings remain even after flash)
I´m facing a similar problem with my S4, but both front and rear cameras don´t work.
About your situation. What is your s4 model? Did you installed the right module? Between all the s4 models, the rear camera modules are not the same? Between i9500 and i9506, for instance, each have a different rear camera module.
Hope it helps
Seraph| said:
I´m facing a similar problem with my S4, but both front and rear cameras don´t work.
About your situation. What is your s4 model? Did you installed the right module? Between all the s4 models, the rear camera modules are not the same? Between i9500 and i9506, for instance, each have a different rear camera module.
Hope it helps
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my model is i9505 and i did install the correct module and its not working.
it seem like the camera fw doesnt want to update or its a faulty motherboard.
does someone have an idea what i can try to fix it?
I got the Same problem. It sucks as hell and i hope someone can help us!
same problem, someone knows how to fix now?
Same issue
I have the exact same issue with my T-Mobile variant of the S4. I've tried wiping the camera memory, factory resetting and even applying a new rom. I'll keep searching for solutions and if I find anything, I'll let you guys knows. I'm leaning towards this being a motherboard issue.
After market was filled up with display copies that include glued touch buttons, samsung decided to update their firmware. And unfortunately for users with cracked screens that they have replaced with cheaper one, controller of touch buttons began work not correctly. Looks like same story as with popular FTDI 232 ttl converter chip. Original manufacturer has released driver update to render copies useless.
I have got used i9505 with already replaced screen with bugged touch buttons and display looks like IPS, not AMOLED. I have tried some ROMs and found that sometimes flashing with stock ROMs with Odin will fix buttons, but as far as you get internet connection, updates start downloading without any prompt and buttons become dead.
I flashed TWRP with Odin, then flashed in recovery Albe95_S6_Full_PORT_4-7b.zip have boot it and in dialer typed *#2663# , then update FTSP FW and SensorHub FW. There was no "Touch key FW update". Then i played with *#0# to run SensorHubTest. After reboot buttons still had no light and not worked. But after i have flashed I9505XXUGNG8_I9505OXAGNG8_I9505XXUGNG8_HOME.tar.md5 and all become working well. Then i flashed MOD (Optimized-LineageOS-18.1-V7.0.zip) and all working good and with internet. Can anybody explain wtf exactly is happening? At that point i don't wan't to make more experiments. But am pretty sure that if you wanna fix it you should remove sim and block any wifi connections to stay offline while you are trying to fix buttons (what ever?) by flashing GT-i9505 with stock FW.
1 file: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ture-port-updt-02-12-15.3092479/post-64110528
2 file: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347833621