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[Galaxy S II General] nunomeneses:
Well i updated but now i have worse pink spot then ever. Can i put back as it was? There's an option that says phone to camera firmware on secret menu, don't know what it actualy does.
[Galaxy S II General] Scared27:
Seems there is a new firmware out today. I'm going to get it now and see what the new version is.
[Galaxy S II General] a67543210:
Confirmed, New camera firmware out today. Lets see what it brings
[Galaxy S II General] Sp1tfire:
Hmm, on Samsung Apps ? Gonna try it too. Pink spot can't get worse than already is on my device :eek:
[Galaxy S II General] Scared27:
New firmware is:

Camera: OCEF02

Phone: OCED11 (hasn't changed)
[Galaxy S II General] Sp1tfire:
Updating my camera now, hopefully things will go smoothly as i've seen posts of camera not working at all after failed update. Keeps fingers crossed :o
[Galaxy S II General] popy2006:
Before:

OCED11

TBEC28

After:

OCEE09

TBEC28

iam on Litenin v1.4 (F1 Rom)

Note: Updated with your APK because i have kicked Samsung Apps out of my phone ;)
[Galaxy S II General] almaqdad:
I updated Camera FW. Autofocus seem strange while recording. And the picture more yollowish.

Advice don't update CFW. it there is way to undo the update.
[Galaxy S II General] Sp1tfire:
Can't say i see any difference in pics taken. Here's 2 pics. One taken when having previous update installed and one taken now after the latest update. Phone/CAM FW Ver says:

Cam FW Ver: OCEF02

Phone FW Ver: TBEC28

Before

After
[Galaxy S II General] jfim88:
Updated

SGS2 (Spanish free phone) with KE2 Official Spanish ROM.

CAM: SCEF02

Phone: TBEC28
[Galaxy S II General] CarpathianUK:
Has anybody currently on the following tried the latest new OCEF02 firmware released today?

Cam FW: OCEE09

Phone FW: OCED11

On Firmware: KE7 (UK Generic)

Just wanting to check before pushing it into mine - just in case!
[Galaxy S II General] nunomeneses:
And now i updated today and have

Cam FW : TBEF04

Phone FW : TBEC28

FW : KEB (branded)
[Galaxy S II General] jfim88:
Yes, i have updated with the new one today.

But i have SCEF02
[Galaxy S II General] f1ux:
I get an FC when I try to run it on villainrom
[Galaxy S II General] cmd512:
Ugh, still no update showing on my Samsung apps.....
[Galaxy S II General] Sp1tfire:
Search "firmware" and see if it pops up, if it doesn't, then i guess your device already have a new camera firmware out of the box.
[Galaxy S II General] Razer(x):
Any changelog? I would like to know the differencies, i wasn't able to find any
[Galaxy S II General] hkfriends:
Before update:

Cam FW : SCEE07

Phone FW: TBEC28

On Firmware : KF4

After Update :

Cam FW : SCEE09

Phone FW: TBEC28

On Firmware : KF4
[Galaxy S II General] cmd512:
Nah, had the phone since release (5/3). It pushed 1 camera F/W update, then stopped and never did it again. I think it's because Samsung Apps detects region, and everyone using the phone in the States have not been able to get the updates to show up.
[Galaxy S II General] elobrero:
The camera have problems with focus when recording video.

I include a youtube video link here uploaded from my phone so you guys can see what i meant.

720p

youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1tfdkNPwnzE

1080p

youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YL2lIzN_dQI

Cam FW Ver: ONEF01

Phone FW Ver: TBEC28

ISP Ver:Fujitsu M5MOLS

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
@up - correct your links, now I can't view them.

How's ICS related to our problems? Has it fixed anything?
[Galaxy S II General] Saiyajin:
my firmware is:

Cam Fw Ver.: SCEF02

Phone Fw Ver.:TBEC28

is there a better Firmware? should I upgrade it?
[Galaxy S II General] elobrero:
The links work.

Please copy and paste the addresses in a new browser or tab

I have not fixed anything

:(
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
It works as it should - in these conditions every SGS II camera would behave like that. Indoor shooting is one of the most weakness of SGS II cameras (all sensors).

Be happy you have quite good FPS.
[Galaxy S II General] PlutoNash:
I guess it can't be changed though. I am running with SCEE07, phone firmware TBEC28. So where can I find an updated firmware which will allow me a different refresh rate (currently it will only support 30FPS, but I need 25 for PAL/Europe)
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Only in commercial app, like lgCamera. Update and system app will not allow you to adjust framerate.
[Galaxy S II General] PlutoNash:
Just tried that app. It doesn't allow framerate changes :-/

So I'm wondering if any firmware update would...
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
It allows - range from 2 up to 60 :)
[Galaxy S II General] vagoybostero:
Before install camera application:

After install camera application:
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
Stereo sound? Nice.. what about the video stuttering and/or framerate loss?
[Galaxy S II General] MrR0ck:
Is there a way to install native camera application on MIUI?
[Galaxy S II General] TTAndroidGuy:
Video stuttering still here in all of its glory... sigh...Its exactly the same as before. Tested on ICS UHLPE (Trinidad and Tobago)

Also lgcamera is crashing so I uninstalled it.
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Preparing my phone to service. Within few days I will get JIG cable to reset counter, and I go to the service.

I will be giving it them back till I get Sony module.
[Galaxy S II General] Lycoss:
thanks you very much!
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
Gosh... i think i'll give a watch to the htc one x...
[Galaxy S II General] Saiyajin:
So - should i upgrade or not?
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
There is nothing to upgrade. You have the latest firmware avaible for your camera module. And you have the worst camera module avaible :)
[Galaxy S II General] earthdome:
CAM FW: TBEF04

Phone FW: TBEC28

downloaded the new version of update but no update available. so TBEF04 is still the latest after almost a year?
[Galaxy S II General] popy2006:
You could remove triangle with "TriangleAway".

In the dev. secion there is a thread.

it works like a charme :-)
[Galaxy S II General] Saiyajin:
Nice - i've always wanted to have the worst camera module in my 450 € expensive device. :mad: In which situations is it noticable, that the camera module is worse than other modules?
[Galaxy S II General] donmarkon:
SCE = worst video recording . @ night not usable at all
[Galaxy S II General] TTAndroidGuy:
I suggest you go to a service center as quickly as possible bro....and get that module replaced, making sure that the replacement module is a SONY one. I was supposed to go myself and get mine replaced but have been too busy with uni, work etc and life in general. Best to get that done early while you still have warranty and to save you from a lot of distress that comes with having a f***ed up camera. Good luck
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
Low light recording = impossible.

(with low light i don't mean in the dark.. i mean that the framerate is stable in full day ligth only).

If this could let you feel better: i payed my phone 600€...
[Galaxy S II General] bboydan20:
Ok..still no cure for the stuttering even with ICS update..i'll move on to HTC One S when it will be available..tired of this frustrating issue
[Galaxy S II General] Galactus:
Many times over it has been mentioned to return your phone to Samsung so they can fix it. If you can't be bothered to send it away for a few days then the issue can't be that bad. It was for me and I got it sorted straight away
[Galaxy S II General] xReal:
Is there any way I can restore previous camera firmware

I have got a nandroid backup

Will restoring it also restore previous camera firmware?
[Galaxy S II General] Juhanlepp:
How they was fixing the camera? Replacing camera module or new phone?
[Galaxy S II General] korucu:
it works :)) no more video stuttering
[Galaxy S II General] NoOneCanHelpMe:
What have u done?
[Galaxy S II General] bboydan20:
I didn't bought my device from a store so i don't have any warranty, that's why the solution is to sell it
[Galaxy S II General] djase:
+1 bump please
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Or ask Samsung to fix it by your paying.

If you are happy owner of SGS II, spend such 30 bucks to get new camera sensor and mount it :)
[Galaxy S II General] celiocalves:
:O ?

Chuck Norris, is you?
[Galaxy S II General] branaja:
cam fw ver: ocee09

phone fw ver: tbec28

isp ver: fujitsu m5mols

is there any chance it will get better with ICS? only thing I want is fast shutter! it takes 5 seconds to take picture, before it was only 2 seconds (like it's on iphone now)! :(
[Galaxy S II General] NoOneCanHelpMe:
I dont know what rom u r on, but it takes 4sec from cold start, and between 1.5-2 sec after :)
[Galaxy S II General] Monarhs:
Hello!

Can anyone tell me where is it possible to buy new SONY camera modules for sgs2? I got my sgs2 with SCEF02 **** camera module and i would like to replace it.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
It is tough job - start looking at e-bays, amazons and other sites alike. You could also ask Samsung's service man (or other gsm manufacturers staff) for it.

Be careful - sensors which you can find on e-bay are unknown. Sellers often don't know what they sell... ;)
[Galaxy S II General] xReal:
Anyone have any idea about this?
[Galaxy S II General] TTAndroidGuy:
Funny story.... So today I finally got the time to visit a service center. I explained to the reception dude what has been happening to my phone camera etc. Showed the receipt from when I bought it so he can see that it is still covered by warranty. After showing him the problem in real time and then some more waiting/signing forms, he gave me a loaner GS2 to use for the next 2 weeks. I went home tested the camera on the loaner just to see if it was stutter free and the thing has the same ****ty firmware/camera sensor as my GS2...LOLLLLLLLLLLL. I only hope that when I get my phone back in 2-3 weeks that they fix it or else I'll probably switch phones. Seeing that the loner phone has the same sensor....yeah I'm not holding my breath on it getting fixed. Samsung...you just lost another customer HTC 1X it is then.
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
I've just been given an information ICS enabled tap-to-focus for videos? So it would finally fix focusing problem.
[Galaxy S II General] TTAndroidGuy:
Well that's good news.
[Galaxy S II General] NoOneCanHelpMe:
So ur gonna get HTC that makes ****ty pics and videos, cant even play fullhd flash videos, has ****ty display, crap loudspeaker. Also HTC updates their devices once a year...instead of enjoying the BEAST you have now... oh nooo it makes videos with frameloss in artificial light... hm it doesnt make much sence!

But yeah, still My opinion :))
[Galaxy S II General] D3_:
Are you sure you're talking about the HTC One X?
[Galaxy S II General] TTAndroidGuy:
Trust me...I don't want to replace my GS2. Aside from the camera troubles, my experience so far with the device was nothing short of amazing. I just think that if a phone company markets a device as having the best camera, screen, sound etc, they should be able to deliver on that promise and support their customers. And of course we're talking about a 1 yr old device here so obviously better phones are coming out /were announced/still to be announced. Whenever the camera stutters I feel like I'm holding a cheap device rather than the BEAST that you claim the phone to be( and I agree with you). Plus it not only happens in artificial light but low light as well so if I move from a sunny to semi shady area...guess what, it stutters. It makes the phone feel cheap and unprofessional which as a flagship device, it should not feel that way. Also it makes the customer, who wants to take full advantage of all of the capabilities of the device, lose faith in the company for not even RECOGNIZING the problem as if it doesn't exist.

And dude the 1X is a new quad core phone with a 720p screen running ICS.... I'm aware of the slow HTC update process but what you talking bout not being able to play hd vids. And I said I'd replace the phone only if they problem is not solved. Thanks for sharing your thoughts though.
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
The problem will not solve itself - you must go to the service anyway. Samsung clearly stated by own acting there will be no firmware correction.

They kick a ball to you, now it is your move.... to the service and keep going there till you get bug fixed. Hope you will get Sony after 1st time and it will not take too long...

Brutal life :)
[Galaxy S II General] NoOneCanHelpMe:
Thanks for sharing ur thoughts as well :) about the hd videos i mean FullHD from youtube. flash performance is unmatched by the phones I have tried so far: Sensation, Galaxy Nexus, Evo 3D, Sensation XL-XE, I like hooking up my phone to the TV and watch youtube, but I guess everyone has different needs :p

i think someone with connections in tech sites like Engadget, techcrunch, theverge should tell them to make an article about the camera problem, and then Samsung may admit it and fix the firmware :(

I have OCEF firmware and have no problem at all so I guess it's not camera module but the firmware :(
[Galaxy S II General] TTAndroidGuy:
I did go to a service center and have to wait 2 weeks until my phone is fixed.

OK now I understand what you were saying. Well you should try downloading tubemate. Google it and download from the official site. I find the stock youtube player does not allow full hd playback, however, tubemate allows streaming in 720 as well as 1080p and you can also download straight to your phone. I don't know if you were aware of the app or not but I recommend it if you like streaming in full hd on your tv. The interface does not look as polished as the official ICS youtube app but you can notice the difference in quality on your plasma tv.

On the topic of Samsung; I honestly don't think at this point in time they would fix this problem even if a popular site such as Engadget were to do an article on it (and the chances of an article on this happening is very slim) with the gs3 on its way and all. But hey you never know they might surprise us :D.
[Galaxy S II General] NoOneCanHelpMe:
Off topic:

U might like this, I installed it last week and I'm pretty happy with it :)) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1529715

[MOD] YouTube APK with 720p HD playback (WiFi + 3G)
[Galaxy S II General] Capt._Chaos:
Service in the US

What are my options for service? Sammy apparently doesnt support unlocked phones in the US. They said I have to go to the country of origin to which the phone is produced. The only problem, is that I cant get service there either since I am not a resident. Is this a firmware issue that I can fix with root and ICS? Or am I out of luck?
[Galaxy S II General] ZaKaTRoN:
And which is best camera module?
[Galaxy S II General] Juhanlepp:
Sony.......!
[Galaxy S II General] ZaKaTRoN:
How can I know if mine is Sony or other manufacter?

Mine is:

Cam FW ver: OMEF01

Phone FW ver: TBEC28

My gf's phone:

Cam FW ver: SBEF02

Phone FW ver: TBEC02

And for me, I think my phone takes better photos.

Any upgrade that worth for our phones?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II General] Juhanlepp:
*#34971539# Isp ver Check
[Galaxy S II General] Jape47:
Helou! I'm new here.

I have:

Cam FM Ver: OCED11

Phone FM Ver: TBEC28

ISP Ver: Fujitsu M5MOLS <- i've heard its really poor

So is it possible for me to upgrade? Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] locarta:
Anyone know where to buy the Sony module to change yourself?
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
One GSM portal interested the problem and awaits for Samsung reply, then it'll write more.

http://www.gsmmaniak.pl/97671/galaxy-s3-s2-problem-plotki/
[Galaxy S II General] donmarkon:
Sold my S2 yesterday (bought it brand new) it had SCEF02 module ...
[Galaxy S II General] Jann1:
i got rid of pink spot, now it is green... Phone will not show the module name. Just entering code and after # it's blank again.
[Galaxy S II General] stanomx:
to: donmarkon

You should buy another brand. I'll never buy samsung again. They can't relase right firmware for one fuc**** camera, nearly one year. Oh i think htc evo is much better for much reasonable price than SGS2. If i knew that before I bought S2. :mad:
[Galaxy S II General] donmarkon:
Well major thing i sold SGS2 is camera ... im thinking to buy iPhone ... I hated them but after all atleast they all work as they should :)
[Galaxy S II General] aRc.:
Cam FW Ver: OMEF01

Phone FW Ver: TBEC28

ISP Ver: Fujitsu M5MOLS

CAM FW Cal Check (whatever that is)

AF (0.0)

Sen (0.44)(0.3e)

Latest apparently.
[Galaxy S II General] stanomx:
I don't understand why iPhone, but still better than samsung in support for users, but for me is iPhone unusable smartfone, maybe windows phone, but not for nowadays. The only system I want to use is android - today.
[Galaxy S II General] korucu:
false alarm sorry :(
[Galaxy S II General] donmarkon:
Cause i got of tired moding my phone to be as is suposed ... Always waiting for some updated and other stuff tired
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Uh :( Well that is bad luck...

Tomorrow I am returning phone to the service. I loaded old firmware with old bootloader. I also reseted flash counter...

Time to bring back, clean of the dust, old, good Nokia N95 :D

SGS II is nice phone, for me personally it has almost everything I demand from it - good GPS, nice and big screen and camera - but in case of last thing it doesn't work as it should. If it did, it'd be the best phone for me :)
[Galaxy S II General] RSD66:
Is that the screen that should show up once you've entered *#34971539# in the dailer? After I enter the last #, all the typed in characters just disappear and nothing happens.

Am I missing a step?
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
So that means your phone doesn't have camera info app IIRC :) I do not know where you could find it though...
[Galaxy S II General] Polskyboy:
I'm a noob @ here. So please don't kill me!

I'm writing to complain about the camera on my s2. It worked ok for about 3-4 months, but now it is dead. When entering the code *#34971539# the pop-up window opens but the only thing written in it is: "CameraFirmware Standard" and nothing else. Nothing to select, no options at all. I also tried to install camera firmware updater, but it didn't work. My camera symptoms are like the one seen on youtube in a video named "Camera not working on Samsung Galaxy S II I9100" (I can't post external links). I also hope that the issue it's software related.(the phone doesn't have warranty).

I have been searching the internet for about 4 hours now. Still nothing found to help my problem. I have also installed ICS 4.0.3 today and rooted it, but the camera is still broken. If you could please help me, i would be really greatful. Excuse me if i made mistakes in the spelling.
[Galaxy S II General] bizkitt:
@RSD66, I have the exact same problem, did u try the camera update from samsung apps? For mine it says its the latest but still facing problems in 720p and 1080p low light... I`m on revo v6 and you?
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Have you done complete wipe? Or install 3 file ICS? Sometimes it is better to install new system on clear phone (after wipe), because 1 file ROM upgrade is really overlay on old system which can keep old errors.
[Galaxy S II General] drogina1:
OCEF02_09.06.2011 works exellent for me :)
[Galaxy S II General] NoOneCanHelpMe:
More details? What was ur previous firmware?
[Galaxy S II General] NoOneCanHelpMe:
I found another camera module but it's EXPENSIVE :(

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160754112061?redirect=mobile
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Very expensive :(
[Galaxy S II General] drogina1:
I have before

cam FW ver: SCEF02

phone FW ver: TBEC28

ISP ver: Fujitsu M5MOLS

and now is my version:

cam FW ver: OCEF02

phone FW ver: OCEF02

ISP: Fujitsu M5MOLS
[Galaxy S II General] NoOneCanHelpMe:
So you just flashed OCEF02 firmware and it's all good now? Can you share which one u flashed? Thanks :)
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
IIRC previous tries failed because camera didn't function correctly :C
[Galaxy S II General] Deni_NS:
How do you have update and I don't have? I tryied to update and it says it's the latest firmware!

Sent from SGS2 using Tapatalk2
[Galaxy S II General] kunacs:
Cam fw SCEE09

phn Fw TBEC28

How do i know it is the latest or ?
[Galaxy S II General] whitelightercarl:
I upgraded to ICS, does that come with the new camera firmware?
[Galaxy S II General] Pako7:
lastest - SCEF02

---------- Post added at 09:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:30 AM ----------

ICS and new cam_fw nothing to do with each other :mad:
[Galaxy S II General] RSD66:
Was on revo v6 as well and the last time I checked I couldn't find the update in samsung apps. I think it had something to do with regions (I'm in Canada).

On CM9 now, but might look into updating the firmware next time I'm bored.
[Galaxy S II General] geraldgeron:
i had tried the apk post by OP..

when i click it..nothing happen..it saying some error.. T_T

im ics dxlp7
[Galaxy S II General] geraldgeron:
where can we get scef02?

the apk posted doesnt seems to work..error msg was "Galaxy S2 Camera Firmware Update has stopped"

trying the other method,,and i cant see the cam firmware in samsung app..

i had scee09 also..
[Galaxy S II General] kanashiinosekai:
i can't upload the apk, i think because im newbie here

clear data of samsung apps and open it, then choose united kingdom, search galaxys2 camera and it should be there

(i really hate the stutter problem of the camera, next time i buy a phone i will fuly test it first) just my thoughts
[Galaxy S II General] _Sofos_:
Tried once again every possible fw but still no joy. Even ocef02 but it's getting blurry. Only SIEG03 works correctly but still no flash led.

Ics won't fix anything. Cam fw is what needs to be corrected or changing module.
[Galaxy S II General] Pako7:
all cam_fw in archives in folder in link
[Galaxy S II General] Jape47:
Anybody? I have ICS 4.0.3, but camera firmware seems to be old. Someone posted a lot of camera firmwares, but I don't know which to choose.
[Galaxy S II General] NoOneCanHelpMe:
Read page 1 :)
[Galaxy S II General] pockobg:
Can someone help? When i try start the app that is on 1st page but nothing happens. That 1 time it restarted the phone and that is it. How can i update and will i benefit from it? My current firm is

Cam FW ver :SCEF02

Phone FW ver :TBEC28
[Galaxy S II General] hunhool:
does not work for me on Wanamlite 9.7/9.8/9.8

the .apk keeps FC when click on it.
[Galaxy S II General] nedooo:
Question:

I had

Cam FW ver :SCEF02

Phone FW ver :TBEC28

and downloaded SIEG03 and made 3 copies and renamed it to RS_M5LS_OB.bin

RS_M5LS_TB.bin and RS_M5LS_OE.bin and copied them to root/etc/firmware and flashed it with that dialer caled app for checking, duming and flashing camera firmware. Could not find anz how to update cam FW. Now problem is I can't revert. Anyone knows how to?

Thanks

EDIT: found the answer in post #1651
[Galaxy S II General] celiocalves:
OEEF02 don't have frame drops, but the focus isn't working well...
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
I've returned from the service - they changed camera to Samsung sensor so not good. They almost eliminated pink spot, which I had really big and visible, but lags still exist.

He said I would record movie and give them as a proof, probably it will be taken more seriously. Tomorrow I am going again to the service and wait week or two for fix.

This time camera was replaced within 7 days, so rather quickly. I am curious about now :)
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
So even bringing the phone to the customer service will not ensure that the required module will be mounted.
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Yup.... I heard they don't know what exactly modules they have in warehouse and put them randomly.

In this time I write a letter with demand of Sony IMX05, OMEF01 firmware. :(

In meantime I checked lgCamera - tap to focus sems to be nice but after the first tap exposure will not change.... It is especially visible with flash use. :(