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[HELP] My camera stopped working after a failed update

Help!!
I got the phone last sunday (15th May) from o2 and from day one I have had this problem
I updated the Samsung app then It said that there was an update available for the camera so I downloaded and started the install.
It said it would take 4 minutes but I got a error message after about 2/3 minutes and it stopped the install.
Trouble is now my camera doesn't work and I haven't got the option of trying a fresh install of the camera firmware.
Tried
soft/hard reset
flash ke2 firmware
but I cant get the camera functioning again
Any ideas apart from taking it back to the store which I dont want to do as they have no more in stock?

the warrior said:
Help!!
I got the phone last sunday (15th May) from o2 and from day one I have had this problem
I updated the Samsung app then It said that there was an update available for the camera so I downloaded and started the install.
It said it would take 4 minutes but I got a error message after about 2/3 minutes and it stopped the install.
Trouble is now my camera doesn't work and I haven't got the option of trying a fresh install of the camera firmware.
Tried
soft/hard reset
flash ke2 firmware
but I cant get the camera functioning again
Any ideas apart from taking it back to the store which I dont want to do as they have no more in stock?
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Have you tried flashing back to whatever firmware was on the phone when you bought it? I know you said you'd re-flashed KE2 but was that the stock FW? Try flashing stock KE1, see if that helps.

The firmware that was on it originally was the one before the ke1 but I cant find that one on o2.
I will have another look tomorrow after work.
Sent from my E10i using XDA App

Go to the dev forum. There's a thread with the original rom.
Edit : here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057535
[ROM] Samsung I9100 Original stock
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thanks for the link todo700
I flashed with the very first software but still no joy in getting the camera working.
I noticed that one of the options on the *#*#34971539#*#* menu is -CAM to phone FW Dump
If someone can dump their working FW with this option then I assume I can install it with the PHONE to Cam FW Write?

the warrior said:
thanks for the link todo700
I flashed with the very first software but still no joy in getting the camera working.
I noticed that one of the options on the *#*#34971539#*#* menu is -CAM to phone FW Dump
If someone can dump their working FW with this option then I assume I can install it with the PHONE to Cam FW Write?
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Hmmm, crap... I'm actually a bit scared to try this Got the phone yesterday and would like to know for sure exactly what the Cam to phone FW dump does (even though the name is pretty explanatory).

dagrim1 said:
Hmmm, crap... I'm actually a bit scared to try this
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Yeah I wonder if any can confirm that is safe to dump the camera fw to phone?
I have seen on the galaxy s forum that they have successfully used the write camera fw from phone to flash new firmware.
It would be good if it is possible to do it this way then we will be able to back up our camera firmware incase any has problems like I am having at the minute with my camera.
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Right sorted phone exchanged instore (gave me one that was reserved for someone else cos they had none left)
Phone is already on KE2 firmware but this one is locked to o2.

damn, I'm another victim of the failed update via samsung apps.
Unfortunately I can not return it (bought it in another country).
Can someone take a dump of the cam firmware and upload it so I can write it properly?
Partial solution -
So I reflashed various firmwares, dumped the camera FW to phone and tried to reload it (this failed as they were the same version.
If I disable auto flash the cam works fine, though the video sometimes works and sometimes does not.

Help me plz i also have this problem and don't know what to do !!!

thelestat said:
damn, I'm another victim of the failed update via samsung apps.
Unfortunately I can not return it (bought it in another country).
Can someone take a dump of the cam firmware and upload it so I can write it properly?
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Here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14191686&postcount=1

Sleepycat3 said:
Here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14191686&postcount=1
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Do you know any firmware newer than this? bcoz i cannot update again it says i already have the latest version, but actually i have failed the update.

I got the same problem. Any solutions?
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Same here, anyone came up with workable solution to reverse the update or replace with a working firmware. If it was possible just to re-install the firmware using the update then things would be so much simpler !

long shot but have you tried the emergency firmware recovery option in kies?

this thread has convinced me*not* to update the cameras firmware!
is there a change log anywhere to show what the update gives?

tommo123 said:
this thread has convinced me*not* to update the cameras firmware!
is there a change log anywhere to show what the update gives?
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Probably not. I just updated the camera with no problem at all. But can't say i noticed any difference, i still have the pink spot.

don't tell me about little faults i haven't noticed yet (or don't have)

tommo123 said:
don't tell me about little faults i haven't noticed yet (or don't have)
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Try reading a few threads and you will get worried, lol. Just a pink spot on camera, a yellow tint in the lower left of the screen when using lower brightness and a blue tint when rotating. Those are just the screen issues Ignore them if you wanna sleep comfortably at night

hmm, mine don't seem to have any of those

[Q] note 3 camera issue

I purchased a pre owned Note 3 from C-ex and the camera is not working, when u select camera it is a black screen with the camera icons tho, the icons are not responsive and after a while it says camera is not working. the man in shop where I purchased it from said they believe it worked fine before 4.4.2 update and only stopped working after this update.
anyone have any solutions for this so I can possibly get camera working

iancarr said:
I purchased a pre owned Note 3 from C-ex and the camera is not working, when u select camera it is a black screen with the camera icons tho, the icons are not responsive and after a while it says camera is not working. the man in shop where I purchased it from said they believe it worked fine before 4.4.2 update and only stopped working after this update.
anyone have any solutions for this so I can possibly get camera working
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Update your modem....

rayman95 said:
Update your modem....
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how would I do that and will that fix camera

I guess it's stock, non rooted and it was updated trough ota ?
A factory reset would be good.

Dejan Sathanas said:
I guess it's stock, non rooted and it was updated trough ota ?
A factory reset would be good.
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yeah tried full hard reset and no joy.

iancarr said:
how would I do that and will that fix camera
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You've got some reading to do. Look for the stickies at the top of forums - usually there's a guide there for how to do basic stuff with your phone. First thing would be to find out how to use Odin (software on your PC) to flash the software for your phone. You can get the latest release for your specific phone from sammobile,com - they have the firmware listed. You will need to sign up but it's free.
You will need to DL the samsung USB drivers and install them on your PC.
Then you use Download mode to connect your phone to the computer and flash the firmware. When it's finished you have a as-new phone set up.
If the camera doesn't work then there is something wrong with it.
Feel free to ask, but make sure you do your research. XDA'ers help them who helps themselves.

Samsung s7 edge sm G935T firmware update?

Hi,
I have recently bought Samsung s7 edge T mobile unlocked , but it not showing update. The last updated was android 6.0.1 on November 1st, 2016. I have also tried to connected with smart switch pc app but it's not showing any update either. I want to update my device with official firmware so that it will update automatically and regularly. I'm in Pakistan.
I have seen on Sam mobile to update via Odin. I want to know is this official update? I have not rooted and don't want to get rooted , I want to keep it official.
Thank you

WEIRD is knox tripped ?

Could be that the unlock was not done officially by the carrier, and it tripped KNOX or the OTA security bit.

I've been looking for a reputable download for the SM-G935T G935TUVS4BQJ2 firmware. For some reason T-Mobile does not have a download link now.

Westen81 said:
I've been looking for a reputable download for the SM-G935T G935TUVS4BQJ2 firmware. For some reason T-Mobile does not have a download link now.
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Here you go. They have pretty good download speeds.
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=C0DD01ABD06F11E7A5F9FA163EE8F90B

bsharp8 said:
Here you go. They have pretty good download speeds.
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=C0DD01ABD06F11E7A5F9FA163EE8F90B
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:good: Thanks for that! yeah, the DL rate on that link is *MUCH* better than the first one I found. The other one was downloading at something like 450kbps.

Westen81 said:
:good: Thanks for that! yeah, the DL rate on that link is *MUCH* better than the first one I found. The other one was downloading at something like 450kbps.
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No problem. I get all my firmwares from there.:good:

bsharp8 said:
No problem. I get all my firmwares from there.:good:
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Phone is alive again! Rooted, mildly debloated BQJ2 firmware (by mildly I mean, some sammy apps, LookOut, and T-mobile app removed)
Of note, Substratum made my phone lag for some reason, even with the governors set correctly and whatnot. Will try clearing cache on the app and then clear cache in recovery and see if it works better. The whole reason I had to reflash is that for some reason when I accidentally changed the GPU governor in Kernel Adiutor, it broke Play store.

Can anyone help with this. After updating to QBJ2, it won't detect network anymore, keeps searching!
Anyone got a fix please?

I have virus
What I have to do?

OTA System Update notice...for April?

I got the popup for a System Update pending. I'm on BRA1 now.
Any reason not to take it?
Where can see the Patch Notes (Never have been to find them easily. The Samsung 'official' would be fine, but is there some fan site that digs digger for techies who want to get past marketing speak and bullet points?
Thanks

Nope don't take it...best thing to do is to wait until you find out whether or not you can Odin back to old firmware...if you one of those who like to mod I would seriously wait until you find out more about it...nothing good ever comes from those who jump the gun...he'll were lucky enough to have root and modifications despite our locked bootloader. (Knocking on wood)

matt1285 said:
Nope don't take it...best thing to do is to wait until you find out whether or not you can Odin back to old firmware...if you one of those who like to mod I would seriously wait until you find out more about it...nothing good ever comes from those who jump the gun...he'll were lucky enough to have root and modifications despite our locked bootloader. (Knocking on wood)
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I just tried to root with it, but got stuck in a bootloop. I'm not sure if it's the update, but I'm not new to rooting and know my way around. Fairly certain I didn't screw anything up in the process.

da_uno said:
I just tried to root with it, but got stuck in a bootloop. I'm not sure if it's the update, but I'm not new to rooting and know my way around. Fairly certain I didn't screw anything up in the process.
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Did you get it up and running yet? or fixed?

guitarzombie said:
Did you get it up and running yet? or fixed?
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Yes, after wiping my phone and doing a fresh install of the latest it rooted

Can you give me the full build number?

G930A Rom
Can anyone please upload the latest (2018) firmware for g930a or g930u to Google drive or mega.nz? Iam pleading lol. I can't download from android host, I have already lost about 2 GB bandwidth as it keeps on stopping and I am on a 4GB internet cap.

CVertigo1 said:
Can you give me the full build number?
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Just in case you didn't already get it from somewhere else, bull build number is:
NRD90M.G930VVRU4BRC2

Pie update available as of today (18 Jan 2019)

Got the Pie update notice today along with January security patch. My question is for those who, like me, waited until the official notification to update.
With so many here experiencing problems with the previous update(s), it's hard to distinguish which threads are for it, custom, or for the latest Xiaomi update. Did you update to Pie in January? Are there any issues you've noticed with the update? Should I pull the trigger on the update or wait?
Any info is appreciated, as always.
Regards,
KB

I just directly installed January update, migrated from Oreo. Didn't face any issues as of yet.
By the way how do you guys turn on FM Radio?

No data since update.
I did the update earlier today and haven't been able to get mobile data since. Can anybody help me?

Barneyjp18 said:
I did the update earlier today and haven't been able to get mobile data since. Can anybody help me?
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I downloaded my update with the mobile data and used it since right after. No problem. Wifi seems ok too.

Barneyjp18 said:
I did the update earlier today and haven't been able to get mobile data since. Can anybody help me?
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That sounds like a serious issue, and one that makes me think I might just wait a bit on this update. Thanks for the feedback, and I hope you get the issue resolved. Where are you located?

KB_Thailand said:
That sounds like a serious issue, and one that makes me think I might just wait a bit on this update. Thanks for the feedback, and I hope you get the issue resolved. Where are you located?
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I'm am located in Japan. Did the update while connected to wifi on WiFi. I never even questioned it as never had a problem in the 14months I have owned the phone.

Barneyjp18 said:
I'm am located in Japan. Did the update while connected to wifi on WiFi. I never even questioned it as never had a problem in the 14months I have owned the phone.
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I understand. I've not experienced many of the issues some have with the updates, though the battery issues a few updates ago were driving me crazy. Those seem to be resolved now and I can easily get 2 to 3 days out of a charge. The only reason I hesitated was I read some of the threads from the initial update Xiaomi put out, and was trying to be sure this one was less troublesome before allowing it. I saw a couple of folks complain about the loss of WiFi and Data on the first update, so perhaps all of the initial bugs haven't been squashed. I'm in Thailand, so need it to be as clean as possible.
Again, hope you get the issue resolved. Let us know if you do.

I am from Czech Republic and I can say I don't have any LTE issues, battery is great. No issues with Pie at all.

@KB_Thailand
If you are a big fan of gcam.. Then dont update, else do it.
For me everything is working fine, except gcam focus issue.
Stock camera works though.

ShaikhSiddiky said:
I just directly installed January update, migrated from Oreo. Didn't face any issues as of yet.
By the way how do you guys turn on FM Radio?
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You need to connect a wired headphone in the 3.5 mm jack, then you will get FM.
Regards

Eshwar123 said:
@KB_Thailand
If you are a big fan of gcam.. Then dont update, else do it.
For me everything is working fine, except gcam focus issue.
Stock camera works though.
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It's not working even flashing the magisk patch module?

ccalixtro said:
It's not working even flashing the magisk patch module?
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I don't know about this, coz I'm a non rooted user.
If it works, please share,

Eshwar123 said:
I don't know about this, coz I'm a non rooted user.
If it works, please share,
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Well it works for me. Just unlock the bootloader, put the phone in fastboot mode, boot twrp cosmicdans from adb, flash magisk and when it boots open magisk and download camera patch for pie. It's really easy but i think when you unlock the bootloader you lose your data so think about it.

KB_Thailand said:
Got the Pie update notice today along with January security patch. My question is for those who, like me, waited until the official notification to update.
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If you are stock 100% do it, if not hang out a while, no big issues now for stock, very few people on stock have had an issue with the latest Pie, those that do have very simple easily fixed things.
Barneyjp18 said:
I did the update earlier today and haven't been able to get mobile data since. Can anybody help me?
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Try the last page here, changing the IPv4/IPv6 setting, it fixed it for others who had a problem.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/help

I have also lost my data connection since the update.
Does anyone have any idea on how to fix this problem?
EDIT : It seems that the update deleted the apn configuration. Re-entering it solved the issue.

Based on the positive responses I went ahead and did the update since my A1 is stock. So far so good with no issues I've noticed. Both data and wifi seem to be working properly.
Thanks for the responses!

After updating to pie many of the users including myself face an issue where the mic volume has reduced a lot. Other people can't hear me properly on normal voice calls

ccalixtro said:
Well it works for me. Just unlock the bootloader, put the phone in fastboot mode, boot twrp cosmicdans from adb, flash magisk and when it boots open magisk and download camera patch for pie. It's really easy but i think when you unlock the bootloader you lose your data so think about it.
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Thank you for confirming that,
After rooting, and installing the magisk patch, can I completely unroot and lock the bootloader, and will the patch still work?
Will unlocking the bootloader also wipe data?
(i thought only locking bootloader will wipe, we can use the vol button trick)
Thanks in advance.

Eshwar123 said:
Thank you for confirming that,
After rooting, and installing the magisk patch, can I completely unroot and lock the bootloader, and will the patch still work?
Will unlocking the bootloader also wipe data?
(i thought only locking bootloader will wipe, we can use the vol button trick)
Thanks in advance.
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1. Unlocking bootloader wipes data
2. Does your phone contain nuclear weapon key? If no, then i don't see any reason you dont want a unlocked bootloader. (Manufacturer denying warranty for unlocked bootloader is thing of past, MI has no problem with it. Also you can lock phone just before giving it to MI store in any case)
3. As long as you install apps from playstore, i also dont see any problem with a rooted phone either.

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1. Unlocking bootloader wipes data
2. Does your phone contain nuclear weapon key? If no, then i don't see any reason you dont want a unlocked bootloader. (Manufacturer denying warranty for unlocked bootloader is thing of past, MI has no problem with it. Also you can lock phone just before giving it to MI store in any case)
3. As long as you install apps from playstore, i also dont see any problem with a rooted phone either.
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I just want to stay stock and receive official updates and with gcam working as like on oreo. That's it Bro.,
That's why i wanted to unroot and keep the BL locked.
Will the vol down key avoid wipe for unlocking BL as well?
And will the patch work after unroot?
Thanks