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[Galaxy S II General] E:V:A:
a) Did you have pink spot, before upgrading to ICS?

b) Did you have pink spot (in ICS), before upgrading firmware?

c) What was your Camera firmware versions before flashing the new ones?

If your answers are: (a) yes, (b) no. Then this is very interesting as it would imply that the pink spot problem is in the HAL of the phone AOS, although it can (and should also) be fixed in Camera/ISP module firmware.

What phone model, ROM and AOS version do you have?

That is very interesting. Did you try the solution mentioned to you?

Can you locate the "buzzing" is it from the speaker or from vibrations?

It could be that the camera module is interfering with the vibrator electronics...

Everyone: Please don't forget to also state what AOS version (Gingerbread, ICS) or custom ROM's you're using!
[Galaxy S II General] suta:
Hi, got a weird issue. I tried many GB roms and used my stock rom to test it. But it seem like the stock camera do not detect auto-brightness. It only detect the "LAST BRIGHTNESS SETTING" so if you set your brightness level to the lowest it will appear that way on your camera when you use it, but once you switch it back to auto-brightness it still stays the lowest level.

Any solution to this?
[Galaxy S II General] fasst:
That is very interesting. Did you try the solution mentioned to you?

It's a bit confusing this.

As eariler mentioned:

Original:

Cam FW Ver: OMEF01

Phone FW Ver: TBEC28

After flashing VCFA01:

Cam FW Ver: VCFA01

Phone FW Ver: VCFA01

When I try to flash back my original file I got:

Cam FW Ver: VCFA01

Phone FW Ver: TBEC28

After flashing newly downloaded OMEF01 file:

Cam FW Ver: OMEF01

Phone FW Ver: OMEF01

After flashing VCFA01, again:

Cam FW Ver: VCFA01

Phone FW Ver: VCFA01

Can you locate the "buzzing" is it from the speaker or from vibrations?

It could be that the camera module is interfering with the vibrator electronics...

Everyone: Please don't forget to also state what AOS version (Gingerbread, ICS) or custom ROM's you're using![/QUOTE]

The buzzing comes from the camera module. A knock or two on the camera makes it dissapear, or changing the focus point on the screen.

I've had the buzzing since GB and now with dualboot stock(LP8) and AOKP(Hydrog3n)
[Galaxy S II General] cage81:
(a) I think I had not, or maybe it was very little pink spot.

(b) No I had not, but camera didn't switch in video mode, that's because I flashed camera firmware. After that I saw a very big pink spot (ICS xxlpq).

(c) Damn, I have not this information!

Sent from my GT-I9100 using XD
[Galaxy S II General] D3_:
Just tested the VCAF01 fw on an SC module, flash works, no FPS drops in video recording, however it's always in macro mode.

Tested on Hyperdroid Androidmeda 6.1.17

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Close the camera app by pressing back instead of the home button.
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
Gosh...
[Galaxy S II General] Galactus:
VCAF01...................Such a shame that Macro mode is constantly used
[Galaxy S II General] edgarson:
anybody else tried VCAF01 over SCEF02 ?
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Look above....
[Galaxy S II General] edgarson:
I guess they have only commented D3_ post and not tested it by themselves. I cant test it because I use CM9 and I dont have Factorytest.app on it.
[Galaxy S II General] NoOneCanHelpMe:
Backup, flash stock rom, flash firmware, restore :)
[Galaxy S II General] cage81:
My camera doesn't work with them...
[Galaxy S II General] _Sofos_:
I did. No go. Focus issues once again.
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
On Monday I am going to Consumer Help Center too see my exact rights against this ridiculous and pathetic situation :|
[Galaxy S II General] fasst:
Is there anywhere I can order a camera module and be sure I get the Sony module?
[Galaxy S II General] Galactus:
As far as I'm aware......No. Allegedly all camera module's look the same to the point that even Samsung doesn't know what camera module you'll be getting. Pathetic really, all they needed to do is put a tiny marking on the side of each camera. I've asked a few Ebay sellers about this and the three I asked said they have no way of finding out until its installed on the phone.

@Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast: Aren't you due a BRAND NEW phone? Or was the new phone the one that came with oil on the lens
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
If Samsung wanted to inform you what module it is, it'd just make search in the papers. Every company has documentation especially regarding such important components - what, where, from whom, when, how many, manufacture date and so on. Only good will is needed.

Nah, it was 3rd "repair" but without change of component so it doesn't count as repair at all it seems. In the warranty card there is statement at least 3 repairs with component change is needed together with letter of service that they are unable to repair it any longer.

Btw - Either I am blind or Samsung deleted info about camera speed 30 FPS on their SGS II main site?:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II General] fasst:
I'm trying to identify how the two modules looks like. If you see this video, at 9:00 min,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65pvAINg2ME&feature=related

you can see that the module is different from this one:

http://sparepart.dk/en/samsung-1710...i9100-galaxy-s-ii-camera-module-8mp-6282.html

You can see that the module in the last link is more blue'ish than the one in the video. I have asked the editor of the video if he can check what firmware he has on this phone. If I get any answer from him I know, by seeing, how the Sony module looks like.

If not, I think I have to open my own phone but I wanted to avoid opening it before I have a new Sony model in my hand.
[Galaxy S II General] Galactus:
Good will is definitely needed kmt. Ahh what a shame. I would love to see how they "Test" the camera because I know my local service centre just recorded a video in bright room and said "FIXED". Don't know if they meant to leave that video on my phone but shows they don't do much.

Yeah one definitely looks much more blue. Hopefully you'll get a response
[Galaxy S II General] gabriolinari:
Hi guys

Been not reading here from a while ... Updates for the white balance with flash??

Thanks

Gabrio
[Galaxy S II General] Galactus:
Pardon?
[Galaxy S II General] fasst:
Update: Got answer from the editor of the video.The module in the video is Cam FW Ver:SCEF02, aka Samsung.

I opend the cover on my phone, with Sony module, and the casing around the lens i black plastic, not metal like in the video and in the link. So I'm not sure if the module in the link is Sony.

The buzzing I have comes from the lens in the plastic case itself.
[Galaxy S II General] D3_:
Still there at http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxys2/html/specification.html

"Recording & Playback 1080@30fps"
[Galaxy S II General] Galactus:
So it may be POSSIBLE that all Sony modules come with a plastic casing. Hmmmm well on ebay all the modules are metal lol. It would suck because I haven't seen a plastic casing one around to buy but if that is the case at least we would know what a Sony module looks like
[Galaxy S II General] PhilPassmore:
I suspect that the buzzing may be to do with the focus mechanism, perhaps hunting for a focus lock.

Phil
[Galaxy S II General] gabriolinari:
i mean that on certain circumstances when you use the flash in camera mode (photos), then the pics get a weird bluish tint, probably coming from the led's native color.

is really easy to fix that in photoshop afterwards but i figure that it wouldn't be the end of the world to have this corrected with the White Balance feature on the phone so it should be calibrated better when it detects that the flash has been used.

thanks
[Galaxy S II General] fasst:
I have testet autofocus, macro etc. and I think you are correct. Everytime I set the focuspoint manually the buzzing dissapears.
[Galaxy S II General] Galactus:
I don't get the bluish tint but I know others who do. Change the white balance, annoying to change each time you take a pic but theres no update in that regard. Infact all the camera updates Samsung have done are meaningless lol
[Galaxy S II General] milance86:
Can u upload that firmware SDEH0D dump please :) will try out on my SCEF02

thx
[Galaxy S II General] radkor:
http://ul.to/yphfhdmk

http://hotfile.com/links/154452606/665b2b5/SDEH0D_I727_24.08.2011.rar
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Anyone tried VCAF01 over SCEF01 **** in lgCamera? In this app you can use touch to focus, perhaps it will override macro....
[Galaxy S II General] mmm286:
Hi,

In my ICS doesnt work the camera update apk. Could you help me please?

Thanks and sorry for my english!

===========

EDIT.

When I do update it says me:

"Galaxy S2 Camera Firmware Update has stopped"

Cam FW : OMEF01

Phone FW: TBEC28
[Galaxy S II General] E:V:A:
Perhaps you could post a high-resolution picture of your Sony cam module?

And Perhaps someone else could do the same with their Samsung module?

So we have something to compare with...
[Galaxy S II General] pacc:
Can't download for some reason...

Anyone tried this on SCEF02? any luck?
[Galaxy S II General] cage81:
Try this: http://www.turbobit.net/t71rxnoj2pop.html

;)
[Galaxy S II General] pacc:
Yeah... right... :confused:

Please read thread first. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II General] milance86:
i have SCEF02 and found solution for stable ~30 fps video recording with lgcamera http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYkoCsYeP70

Galaxy S2 SCEF02 camera module FIXED low Framerate / FPS with lgcamera app

*XXLPS firmware Android OS 4.0.3

*Camera app: lgcamera 6.25

with settings what i changed:

Video:

Focus mode: fixed ( if you want to refocus just tap your screen :)

VideoResolution: 720p

Video File Format: MPEG4

Bitrate: 10mbit

Sound: to get same stereo sound recording as standard Camera app use this

Audio source: Camcorder

Audio encoder: AAC

Audio samplerate: 48000

Audio bitrate: 128000

check Enable stereo mode

( this video was recorded on default lgcamera settings which is mono sound)

SCEF02 with standard camera app 720p low framerate / FPS with stereo sound

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X14b1tgSpgs

try it out and leave me your results :D

good luck
[Galaxy S II General] fasst:
Here you go, Sony module, OMEF01 :)

I would really appreciate to know if someone find this module in any shop.

Please PM me.

In the meantime I have to put my phone back together again :p
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
720p is well know to be working good in lgCamera - 1080p is needed :)

@nilste

Thx for pics, however it'd be hard to find it on ebay, amazon ect.... because sellers rarely put real pictures of those things. They get "standard" pics of sensor and that's all :(
[Galaxy S II General] Galactus:
Curious, but using fixed focus mode, one cannot have auto exposure can they. Touch to focus does indeed work but bright things still stay the same
[Galaxy S II General] mmm286:
Please any help.

Many thanks and sorry for my english
[Galaxy S II General] qwerty_7564:
There is a new version of the Camera Firmware Update Utility on Samsung Apps that supports ICS
[Galaxy S II General] mmm286:
I have samsung apps and I cant find Camera Firmware Update
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Yes this is why I don't use fixed, infinity, auto ect modes. Onny continous-video mixed with ISO 200 and 720p. That mix gives smooth 30 FPS movies with autoexposure - I wish it were for 1080p though...

I haven't been able to find camera update there for long time. Either their searcher is crappy or they had deleted file earlier.
[Galaxy S II General] mmm286:
But....Then how could I update the Firmware?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] qwerty_7564:
Yeah I've notice the search doesn't find the "GalaxyS2 Camera Firmware Update" but it was still accessible from my download history. Release note state its version 12.1.1 and was updated to be compatible with ICS. Released on the 20th of April.

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK, I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF IT DAMAGES THE PHONE IN ANYWAY.

I pulled the apk from my phone after I installed it.
[Galaxy S II General] mmm286:
Thanks

Ir says me that I hace the latest update
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
You can use continuous focus and iso200 in 720p mode to get stable 30fps + autofocus.
[Galaxy S II General] Sp1tfire:
Same ancient version that was released in mid 2011, they changed nothing, besides the numbers.
[Galaxy S II General] shazui:
gives me the pink spot issue :/
[Galaxy S II General] cloak:
Does the new ics firmware apk only run with an Sammy rom?

Can somebody give a dl?
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
As always such update is meaningless. ;]
[Galaxy S II General] shaq1907:
You can change market area with market enabler to see it. Try a few different countries for it.
[Galaxy S II General] SRQ642:
I can not get stable fps even with iso200.. But a rather dark, stutter video..

In touch to focus mode (lgcamera6.25), you can get automatic brightness adjusting after you have re-selected e.g. the current resolution or re-checked the video stabilization option box.. I don't know why but it works for me. I thought it is a bug in lgcamera app, but developer said it is galaxys2's fault... I do not know what to think..

My video and some notes about this, here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YntFVw_zZIc&feature=youtu.be
[Galaxy S II General] jerryhou85:
I'm using CM9 nightly. I follow this thread trying to fix FC when using CM9 with stock camera app during change of mode from camcorder to camera. Camera ICS app has no issue at all.

Use root explorer to push this into system/app.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25255427&postcount=2217

Then install this.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25101154&postcount=2211

The app told me I had the latest firmware then FC. It seems that I have to switch back to stock first to check or update the firmware.
[Galaxy S II General] axsk8er:
i can't seem to check it with the code . it says "Connection problem or invalid MMI code." does MIUI rom affect this in any way?

sigh -,- . It seems MIUI DIALER APPS CAN"T DISPLAY . lucky on dual boot with sammy official ICS .

Cam FW Ver: SCEE09

Phone FW Ver: TBEC28
[Galaxy S II General] nikc0069:
Same on AOKP looks like you have to be stock Sammy
[Galaxy S II General] FRLinux:
Yes specific to samsung framework, hence why I keep a nandroid backup for this :-)
[Galaxy S II General] SPBoss:
Guys do I need this if I'm using a custom rom? Its ics resurrection 1.7
[Galaxy S II General] P037124:
It said "this is the latest version. Update Unnecessary" but my camera firmware still SCEF02
[Galaxy S II General] htcplussony:
Now that the S3's been announced, I wonder if it uses the same sensor and there will be another thread like this in their forum.
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
They claim the zero lag shot and the anti shake functions. But now they do not publicize anymore a 30fps full hd camera, but a full hd camera :D
[Galaxy S II General] Sp1tfire:
Oh, look, i'm guessing Samsung will adopt the pink spot as their logo. Must be the coolest feature on the SIII.
[Galaxy S II General] cez10:
i am wondering if they just dont know how to fix it or they cant be bothered...

although i tried using the camera app from facebook and it seems the pink tint is much lower there...
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Hahhaa can't stop laughing :D

S3 is below average in my opinion, I thought they at least fixed camera there hahah LMAO :D
[Galaxy S II General] Galactus:
Every phone that I've used has this issue. Either its pink or green, don't get how people don't realise this. BTW the S3 uses a different sensor
[Galaxy S II General] RelicUK:
SCEF02 --> SIEG03 --> PROBLEM FIXED

Hiya folks, just thought i'd post to let you know i had SCEF02 firmware and was extremely pi$$ed off off at the horrible framerate drop in low light conditions and also the pink spot i was getting when taking photos. Been searching forever to fix the problem and thought ICS would fix it but alas it did not! Thank glad i found this forum.

Thanks to the advice on this forum i flashed the SIEG03 firmware and now VIDEO IS PERFECT! been testing for hours in all sorts of conditions and no frame drops at all, couldn't be happier! also no pink spot! :D

Of course the flash doesn't work when recording vids and my flashlight app doesn't work but its a small price to pay to get flawless 30fps video!

I still can't believe samsung would release and not care about such shoddy firmware ...which can obviously by fixed easily with a firmware update!! its unacceptable!

...anyway just thought i'd post and share my happiness, i now have a 99% perfect phone :)
[Galaxy S II General] Galactus:
Thanks......although this is old information. I'd rather use lgcamera and set the resolution twice and get the same with flashlight lol :)
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
It is matter of will to fix it via software. Apple wanted - fixed. Samsung didn't.

I am curious about camera firmware from SGS III to SGS II :D I've seen a movie where there was rather no fps drop in SGS III.

Overall seen comparison of photos and III is rather not better much even if....
[Galaxy S II General] ann08:
my camera version

cam fw ver: scee09

phone fw ver: tbec28

from philippines...not yet installed the new firmware camera :)

---------- Post added at 12:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:22 PM ----------

before

cam fw ver: scee09

phone fw ver: tbec28

now...

cam fw: sceef02

phone fw ver: tbec28

firmware: xwlp7
[Galaxy S II General] fasho:
how to open this bin file maybe found something !!

Samsung forgot our problem forever, especially after the release of Galaxy S3

Must help ourselves not wait for Samsung :mad::mad::mad:
[Galaxy S II General] natzy85:
Is there a way to improve the quality recording of audio in video recording? If I am to say recording @ a party with loud speakers the sound will be distorted. I know for a fact that the Iphone 4 and 4s don't have this problem. I knew that even when I exchanged my iphone to a SGS2 and now after almost a year I still didn't find a solution to this. I know it's not normal for me to whine @ such a small thing but sometimes it is nice to know what song was playing in a live show. I will post now some examples to show you what I am talking about:

Here is what I filmed on last year in a club ( the sound was very loud but you can understand it ) :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mow7YwfJ9Kg&feature=plcp

here is the stock version of SGS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXC68MfpygI&feature=related

here is a video I found on youtube with Samsung that is perfect (not stock preset ) :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gRByGJA-i4

Is there somebody that knows a preset that I can use to make recording of loud sound without distorting the sound? Thank you!

It seems I have found another discussion here with no result:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1115500

I will try this :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.louder
[Galaxy S II General] P037124:
I can't update my firmware

what should I do ??

:confused:
[Galaxy S II General] ruben_limit:
+1
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Nothing can be done by common user :(

I doubt there is camera hack for ICS, however ICS should record it in good quality - now it uses 2 microphones instead of 1.

Nothing, updating it won't do anything as update is meaningless. You can put a bomb in Samsung's department :)
[Galaxy S II General] fasho:
Is there a developer can modify the continued focus to touch focus ?

I think this will solve the problem is no need to wait for Samsung !!:cool:
[Galaxy S II General] natzy85:
Thank your for the reply but I have test it with cm9 and stock and I still get distorted sound.It's a real shame that sgs2 has yamaha chipset and it cannot be modified like sgs1 via Voodoo app only amplify the volume. I was really hoping for a workaround. It seems that sgs3 will be able to do that. I am really liking everything in the sgs2 exept for the yamaha chipset.
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Touch to focus is in the lgCamera, use it :)

It won't help FPS problems at all - it can make your videos smoother but FPS will drop.

Hmmm if I didn't send 4rd time phone to the service in the row I'd test is as I am going to the party soon :P

I know some people had problems with microphone and rubber around it - perhaps if you removed it (rubber) it'd be better?
[Galaxy S II General] natzy85:
I have plastic case but yeah I will test it with loundspeakers.
[Galaxy S II General] ruben_limit:
I need help please. I'm desperate.

one day, suddenly, for no reason, no flash any rom, did not update the camera firmware, nothing. One day, the camera stopped working. FC always returned.

from the menu * # 34971539 #, I checked the version of my firm, and says "Cam firm: FAILED".

but then wipes, flash any rom. never works.

I can put a firm to sd memory, and rewrite the firmware of the camera?
[Galaxy S II General] natzy85:
I have done the test with removing the plastic bumper and still distorted sound: (. you don't have to go to a party to test it. I always tested with loudspeakers and playing some Chemical Brothers or Prodigy :). Sadly the same result, when I'm near the speaker the sound is distorted and when I'm away it's great. I really miss the Iphone on this part.
[Galaxy S II General] fasst:
Have you tried this one?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25554624
[Galaxy S II General] ruben_limit:
Thank you. But say that I have the latest firmware.

Thanks anyway.
[Galaxy S II General] fasst:
Do you remember what FW your camera has?

You can try do download a dump-file of the FW, copy it to root and flash it with the use of dialer.
[Galaxy S II General] ruben_limit:
I never saw that firmware had. Anyway, I can not mess up more.

where I can download the firmware? and then in that folder I put the sd?

thank you very much!
[Galaxy S II General] fasst:
As you don't know what module you have you can try to flash any FW to see what kind of result you get.

Download, rename zip to bin, and put this on root, I think. If not put it on \sdcard. No folder. This FW is for the Sony module.

Flash with stock dialer - *#34971539#
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
It is bad you don't know what firmware you have had before... however installing common SB, SC, OM, ON, OC shouldn't harm your camera definitely at all.... you can load them and test one by one.

You put firmware file on SDCARD and in the camera test menu you just change it via CAM FW WRITE command.

@natzy85 - hmm do you know other Galaxies equipped by ICS can record "party" sound in higher quality?

That movie you showed is from SGS I I saw so maybe SGS II can't do that or more hacks are needed at all ;]
[Galaxy S II General] ruben_limit:
thank you very much. where I can download the fw?
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
http://turbobit.net/download/folder/1112392

Some of them I don't know - from my experience most popular are SC, SB, OM, ON, OD.
[Galaxy S II General] fluidz:
Could someone edit the title of this thread. May 2011 is misleading.
[Galaxy S II General] HooliganBG:
I totally lost in translation :)

can someone tell me, is there a better firm. than my?

thanks
[Galaxy S II General] natzy85:
what movie are u talking about? The one with quality sound is from SGS1 modified with Voodoo and stock SGS2 sucks balls.