[Q] Front and Back camera don't work in MB860 Atrix - Moto X Q&A

I have a motorola MB860 phone and after a repair both frontal and back cameras don't work.
When I touch the camera button the camera app opens but the screen is black. If I touch the shutter button it looks like the picture is taken, but it doesn't save the picture. The flash doesn't work. And frontal camera is the same thing. Only a black screen. The camera app doesn't force close or anything. It opens normally, but cameras don't work.
I tried updating the software of the phone and still the same issue with both cameras.
Do you know if it is a hardware problem? Speakers, microphone, and volume keys work fine. I know they are connected to the flex cable of the front and back camera. So what does that mean?
I just need to know if I need to change the parts or maybe there is something else I can try to fix it. And what are the symptoms of a camera that doesn't work? Should the camera app force close or should it do what I mentioned before? Show a black screen?
Thank you

aerismel said:
I have a motorola MB860 phone and after a repair both frontal and back cameras don't work.
When I touch the camera button the camera app opens but the screen is black. If I touch the shutter button it looks like the picture is taken, but it doesn't save the picture. The flash doesn't work. And frontal camera is the same thing. Only a black screen. The camera app doesn't force close or anything. It opens normally, but cameras don't work.
I tried updating the software of the phone and still the same issue with both cameras.
Do you know if it is a hardware problem? Speakers, microphone, and volume keys work fine. I know they are connected to the flex cable of the front and back camera. So what does that mean?
I just need to know if I need to change the parts or maybe there is something else I can try to fix it. And what are the symptoms of a camera that doesn't work? Should the camera app force close or should it do what I mentioned before? Show a black screen?
Thank you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
WRONG forum bud.

matt99017d said:
WRONG forum bud.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know, I'm sorry but there is no forum for the Motorola Atrix.

aerismel said:
I know, I'm sorry but there is no forum for the Motorola Atrix.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This should be it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=994

Thank you for pointing me to that. Is there a way to move the post to that forum? Or I need to create the post again in that forum?

aerismel said:
Thank you for pointing me to that. Is there a way to move the post to that forum? Or I need to create the post again in that forum?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you cant move it.
but you can copy and paste it so you dont have to type it all over again.

Thank you for your help =) I'll do that. and sorry again.

Related

Titan camera app on Kaiser?

Title pretty much says it all. I went from the Titan on Sprint to Kaiser on At&T, and I hate the camera app. It's slow; unresponsive; takes shaky photos; and has no option (that I can seem to find) to turn off the sound effects.
Has anyone been able to get a different camera front end on the Kaiser? I would prefer a spin from something like the Titan; but really anything that fixes the above problems is good with me.
Thanks all!
ismisunderstood said:
Title pretty much says it all. I went from the Titan on Sprint to Kaiser on At&T, and I hate the camera app. It's slow; unresponsive; takes shaky photos; and has no option (that I can seem to find) to turn off the sound effects.
Has anyone been able to get a different camera front end on the Kaiser? I would prefer a spin from something like the Titan; but really anything that fixes the above problems is good with me.
Thanks all!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The camera sound can be turned off in settings, with regards the shakey open up camera press power button "sleep" 5 secs press power button.
what he said and also use Nadavi's camera
kaiserII101 said:
what he said and also use Nadavi's camera
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tried it on my Sprint HTC mogul, and it an caused error. I can open program and snap a picture... but it gives me the error of frame... so it can't save or open picture. I had HTC album as well.
I had to do hard reset to get my original camera back.

[Q] Focus camera issue

Hi guys,
I am really disappointed of the camera of the XZ, because since I've tried to shoot some photos, it simply can't focus on anything. The camera behaves kind of strange, when I try to focus and shoot the photo. It makes only really smooth pictures which are very blurred. I suppose that this isn't any normal. So I wanted to ask here, if anyone in here does have the same issue and solved it somehow, or if there is someone who can tell me if it's software problem or a hardware problem. If you'd like to I can add a picture to prove it.
Thanks in advance!
You should get the phone checked out bit before you do check you are on superior auto and if it can't focus on anything tap the image to focus on a certain part like a face. See if that helps. Thank me if I have helped
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
Tell us your settings I.e. mode, focus mode, IS, ISO
problem still persists
I know about the tapping on the screen to focus, but that simply doesn't help.
23Six said:
Tell us your settings I.e. mode, focus mode, IS, ISO
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am using the auto mode. My friend uses the same settings as I do and his camera is working a lot better its sharper and clearier.
Couldn't it be an hardware issue?
Later on I will add my settings.
helmanss said:
I know about the tapping on the screen to focus, but that simply doesn't help.
I am using the auto mode. My friend uses the same settings as I do and his camera is working a lot better its sharper and clearier.
Couldn't it be an hardware issue?
Later on I will add my settings.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Take it back to the store you got it from to replace it because the device is faulty if your friends xperia z camera works with the exact same settings.
Press thanks if i have helped you
slyviper1700 said:
Take it back to the store you got it from to replace it because the device is faulty if your friends xperia z camera works with the exact same settings.
Press thanks if i have helped you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okey than, thanks.

Xperia Z - front camera not working

Hello ,
Just bought 3 days ago my xperia Z and yesterday i realised that the front camera isnt working at all. when i press the front camera button its says "unfortunately camera has stopped " and returns to home menu. other times there isnt a front camera button to press at all! and from the camera options i dont have "front camera , front video" choice. When i run diagnostics for the front camera its total black and i cant press the button for the test.
i guess its a hardware issue? Has anyone had a similar problem? I am on 4.2.2 and 10.3.A.0.423
AlexR29 said:
Hello ,
Just bought 3 days ago my xperia Z and yesterday i realised that the front camera isnt working at all. when i press the front camera button its says "unfortunately camera has stopped " and returns to home menu. other times there isnt a front camera button to press at all! and from the camera options i dont have "front camera , front video" choice. When i run diagnostics for the front camera its total black and i cant press the button for the test.
i guess its a hardware issue? Has anyone had a similar problem? I am on 4.2.2 and 10.3.A.0.423
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Perform a repair using SUS to rule out any software issues. If the problem persists, then it is most likely a hardware issue.
Backup your SD Card & other data prior to using SUS because it will erase all data on the phone.
AlexR29 said:
Hello ,
Just bought 3 days ago my xperia Z and yesterday i realised that the front camera isnt working at all. when i press the front camera button its says "unfortunately camera has stopped " and returns to home menu. other times there isnt a front camera button to press at all! and from the camera options i dont have "front camera , front video" choice. When i run diagnostics for the front camera its total black and i cant press the button for the test.
i guess its a hardware issue? Has anyone had a similar problem? I am on 4.2.2 and 10.3.A.0.423
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would suggest you download a different app to take pictures and see if works with the front camera
I suggest maybe Camera MX
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magix.camera_mx
if it doesn't work then its hardware and best suggestion is to take it back for a replacement
If it does work then its a software issue, possibly a small bug with the sony camera app
I had something similar and had it reflashed with the original firmware directly from sony by a Guru/Tech guy at the store I got my phone.
Let me know if that helps ok.
kgs1992 said:
Perform a repair using SUS to rule out any software issues. If the problem persists, then it is most likely a hardware issue.
Backup your SD Card & other data prior to using SUS because it will erase all data on the phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry , i forgot to mention that i have already performed a factory reset , sus repair , nothing worked. i guess its a hardware issue.
LT nicles said:
I would suggest you download a different app to take pictures and see if works with the front camera
I suggest maybe Camera MX
if it doesn't work then its hardware and best suggestion is to take it back for a replacement
If it does work then its a software issue, possibly a small bug with the sony camera app
I had something similar and had it reflashed with the original firmware directly from sony by a Guru/Tech guy at the store I got my phone.
Let me know if that helps ok.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tried it , just to be sure , but it doesnt even give me an option for front camera use !
AlexR29 said:
Sorry , i forgot to mention that i have already performed a factory reset , sus repair , nothing worked. i guess its a hardware issue.
Tried it , just to be sure , but it doesnt even give me an option for front camera use !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'd recommend that you contact Sony support instead of trying to do something on your own, which might just end up worsening your problem.
AlexR29 said:
Sorry , i forgot to mention that i have already performed a factory reset , sus repair , nothing worked. i guess its a hardware issue.
Tried it , just to be sure , but it doesnt even give me an option for front camera use !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sounds like a hardware issue especially since the front camera did not work with a different app. take your phone back and exchange for new one before that option disappears.
LT nicles said:
Sounds like a hardware issue especially since the front camera did not work with a different app. take your phone back and exchange for new one before that option disappears.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I took it back and made an exchange. Got my new one and its working fine! I hope it keeps up that way

Front flash on Snapchat?

I've noticed the front facing cam takes terrible photos in low light, even with snapchat flooding the screen with white to take a photo. However, using the front flash in the Camera app producing excellent results. How do I make snapchat use the physical front flash?
Qdhcjv said:
I've noticed the front facing cam takes terrible photos in low light, even with snapchat flooding the screen with white to take a photo. However, using the front flash in the Camera app producing excellent results. How do I make snapchat use the physical front flash?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://ccm.net/faq/36085-enable-snapchat-s-front-facing-flash
kal250 said:
http://ccm.net/faq/36085-enable-snapchat-s-front-facing-flash
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok well 1. I don't even see that option, and 2. I think that would toggle the "flash" that just lights up the screen since most phones don't have a physical front LED flash like this phone does. I want to use the actual flash.
Qdhcjv said:
Ok well 1. I don't even see that option, and 2. I think that would toggle the "flash" that just lights up the screen since most phones don't have a physical front LED flash like this phone does. I want to use the actual flash.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not sure then, never used snap chat sorry
kal250 said:
Not sure then, never used snap chat sorry
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem, thanks for trying to help
Qdhcjv said:
No problem, thanks for trying to help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just installed it, yeah all it has is the full screen light up flash, I would send a feature request to developers
kal250 said:
Just installed it, yeah all it has is the full screen light up flash, I would send a feature request to developers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As if Snapchat would listen to their Android users thanks for your help though!
It's probably not ideal and I dont know if it will stay on if you switch apps or turn off camera, but if you open stock camera app then switch to front facing click the flash icon, you can select torch and it stays on continuously. Don't know if that may work, and if it does it's a sloppy solution...
kal250 said:
It's probably not ideal and I dont know if it will stay on if you switch apps or turn off camera, but if you open stock camera app then switch to front facing click the flash icon, you can select torch and it stays on continuously. Don't know if that may work, and if it does it's a sloppy solution...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the idea but the flash is switched off when I leave the camera app.
same problem
i have huawei y5 ii and my flash does not work too on snapchat does anyone know how to turn it on ?
Snapchat Beta Had the feature for a bit in 2019
They had implemented the front facing flash feature in the Beta but they seem to have removed it again... i liked having that feature...?

Selfie cam stucked.

Hello, selfie cam wont pop up, theres a motor sound and that light on selfie cam is working but it just seem like its stuck there. I've tried motor app, changing rom but still. Is there any solution beside taking it to reparation store?
How did you use the motor app? I ask you because the first time I try to use it I used it bad ?
You have to set cam out from the 3dots menu in the top right and then press takeback
---------------------------
I also have motor issues sometimes, but changing camera from front to back and from back to front in camera app like GCam or ANXCamera fixes it.
Sbodezzi said:
How did you use the motor app? I ask you because the first time I try to use it I used it bad
You have to set cam out from the 3dots menu in the top right and then press takeback
---------------------------
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes i did it that way and still nothing, guess ill need to send it to repair
It happened to my phone once. When I tried to use it there was a weird noise and the camera didn't open. I reinstalled the stock rom, tried a bunch of other fixes and it didn't change anything. I looked at it really closely and noticed that there was some grime where the popup camera is.
I fixed it by putting a drop of water on it. It was enough to make it pop back up again and then I cleaned it properly so that it didn't happen again.
MickyZa said:
Yes i did it that way and still nothing, guess ill need to send it to repair
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I fixed it by flashing masik rom.
addidas_85 said:
I fixed it by flashing masik rom.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lemme try this, i dont see how it will work as i tried 3 roms before, but will give a try.
Edit: Doesn't work . I just hope its fixable.
MickyZa said:
Lemme try this, i dont see how it will work as i tried 3 roms before, but will give a try.
Edit: Doesn't work . I just hope its fixable.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
May be it's a mechanical problem

Categories

Resources