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[Galaxy S II General] IceCold89:
I just updated my samsung apps and wanted to check the camera fw update for new version....before the date was from august but now it changed to 2. decembre 2011...so is this a new one?

Version is 11.8.01 (hope its a new update)

Edit: Ok its the same *****y FW they just changed the date....I hate samsung :(
[Galaxy S II General] akusokuzan:
Samsung roms have the Samsung framework which has these codes programmed in there for access. Cm7 is based off of aosp and doesn't have the Samsung framework. To my knowledge, you can't upgrade the firmware on cm7, but if you try using a third party camera app you might get a little better results. I agree that the camera in aosp sucks though

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
I hate them too... still no updates for SCE fw
[Galaxy S II General] sohebq:
Sorry for a stupid question but when i press the code that is written on teh first page, it says Invalid code, something like this,, i can't see camera firmware,,, I am on 2.3.4 KH3
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
What did you expect. I mailed them few times. Their stuff is like in Hitler movie I made. They learnt stupid text to repeat over and over.

WTF, I will send email them with nice and cute words -.-
[Galaxy S II General] re-2007:
Info on Galnetmiui 1.11.2 ICS Rom by lttldvl

GalnetMIUI ICS Development Version 1.11.2 for i9000, i9100, and i897 available to test!

That right!

Android 4.0 merged with MIUI is now real!!!

This is a massive change in the game as far as MIUI goes, and we are proud to be able to bring it to you. For the sake of changelogs, we have included a changelog that highlights the differences from our current set of releases:

- Brand new Framework (Android 4.0 Merged)

- Fixes to MUTE/NONE for notifications etc fixed

- Fixes to theme issues (FC's reported on some installs)

- Speed Improvements including Ram and CPU management

- FM Radio Corrected frequency issues

- Camera Issues (Low light etc Resolved and Auto Focus)

- Additional Fixes

- All apps now work correctly (as compared to the 1.11.1 Groupie release)

- New Android Market version 3.3.11 included

is it real ?????? thanks

some one can confirm that?
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
It'd be nice, anyone?
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
Camera issues resolved with miui ics rom??? How could it be possible?
[Galaxy S II General] Aerobotix:
What happened to changelogs.

Changelogs : change of something

But what?

Brand new framework?

Flashing your galaxy, press Y to continue..
[Galaxy S II General] punshkin:
Hi, i am sorry i have to ask this question but this thread is very long and maybe someone who is very much into this subject can help me with my confusion.

i have the KI3 Rom with (from what i read the low-quality cam?)

Cam FW Ver SCEE09

Phone FW Ver TBEC28

Am i on the best/right setup for my Phone?

Thank you for helping me :o
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
You should update your camera to scef02. Try filming in low light conditions: you should notice lower framerates during autofocus in such conditions.

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What are you talking about?
[Galaxy S II General] punshkin:
thank you, tHe newer firmware wIll solve the problem/make it better?
[Galaxy S II General] re-2007:
the answer is NO......!!!!!!!! :mad:
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
No, seems like it's a SCE hardware problem. There is another firmware "SIEG03" taken from another phone that seems to solve the problem, but disables the led during filming.

The only solution for now is to obtain another camera like the OCE model that does not have these problems.
[Galaxy S II General] LightningShark:
Given that sieg03 is the firmware for an other phone model i wouldn't be so sure to say it 'disables' anything. It seems to me like the led feature is not supported or functioning correctly due to incompatibility. Symantics maybe but it's important understand the difference...

It seems the issue of lag relates to refocus during recording at low light levels. I also found that using lgcamcorder and setting focus to infinity stops the framerate issues, the camera does not refocus at all. I'm not running sieg03 but perhaps this firmware does the same? Simply stops the refocus because of an incompatibility or feature? If someone thinks it worthwhile its worth looking at how it performs..

Seems to me the only reliable fix is to get Sammy to swap out the camera module... Can I be bothered fighting them over it??
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
This is the video uploaded by drufi, taken with the sieg03 fw:

http://www.multiupload.com/OI5LV0BVLC

It's opinion to me that te refocusing is still present in this video, isn't it?

Pleas drufi, would you confirm that and/or upload a video that clearly shows the refocusing with sieg03 fw?

If refocusing is still present, then the sieg03 does not simply disables it but implements different algorithms than sce0x firmwares..
[Galaxy S II General] donmarkon:
sieg03 you still have refocusing but not shutering ...
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
I just loaded SIEG03 but re-loaded SCEF02... In SIEG03 you have better speed (less shutterings but they are). Autofocus is still bugged... Waiting for Samsung.
[Galaxy S II General] ixon2001:
I personally think if Samsung was going to fix the low light stutter they would have done it by now.

The Galaxy S2 been out well over 6 months now & still no fix even after so many complaints, basically all Samsung say is send the mobile back to us & we change the camera part, which is one option but there no saying that you won't get a SC one back again.

The other possiblilty could be that a new camera firmwware comes with ICS when that released.

As i said in a past post i got fed up with my SC camera & low light stutter so i sold it at not to much of a loss.

Then went to the CarphoneWarehouse, told the assistant i intend buying a Simfree Galaxy S2 but i gotta check them first, luckily the first one i picked up came with the latest ON camera firmware & the screen was perfect no yellow tint, so bought that, now i have a Camera that both focus quickly & doesn't stutter in low light. :)
[Galaxy S II General] alangrig:
Please SGS2 "made in Vietnam" owners, which Camera Firmware do you have?

I've already changed one and both have SC.... crap module. I've checked in store as well around 10 ones and all got SC.... modules. I'm gonna exchange again, but not for sure if Made in Vietnam SGS2 has different camera modules at all.
[Galaxy S II General] re-2007:
my phone Made in Vietnam with SCEF02 and also have the same problem !!!!
[Galaxy S II General] alangrig:
Thnx. I have second SGS2, exchanged it 2 times (2 with SC... module made in China), but the 3d one I've got with OM... which is superb. So I guess there might like in China a fresh production batch with different module, anyway not sure at this moment!
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Interesting. More and more is convincing me to go to the service and get new camera module for demand if possible. Tomorrow I will know more.
[Galaxy S II General] IceCold89:
if i wanted to send my phone back for the oc one where would i have to do it, vodafone(my provider) or samsung?

Dont know yet if i should wait a little more or send it back...
[Galaxy S II General] alangrig:
This is the best camera module for Samsung Galaxy S2:

Sony IMX105: http://www.samsungfiberoptics.com/En/popup/pop_cm03.aspx

So looking to buy one in case i'll get another crappy camera module.
[Galaxy S II General] 06dem05f025:
How about photo quality & video quality of SCE unit??? Same as others??? :confused:
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Photo quality is same.

Today I was in the service, but it was closed.... so I will get info tomorrow.
[Galaxy S II General] kikepq:
If I have this "scef02" camera firmware version, that I think it´s bad, can I put other that runs better?. My phone it´s from Vodafone Spain.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] alangrig:
Definitely you can. In system/etc/firmware there are already placed 3 bin. files for different type of camera modules: Samsung, Techwin or Sony.

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Quality is the same. Pink spot present in both either Sammy module or Sony, but Sammy has frame rate loss issue. That's all difference about.

I've been advised in repair center that there is no guarantee which camera module vendor will be supplied from Samsung, at least in Latvia. So it's lottery.
[Galaxy S II General] NoOneCanHelpMe:
And fujitsu, i bought my phone 1 week after it was released in UK, the only "problem" i have is pink spot. It doesnt rly bother me :) i do hope sammy will fix all the problems with ics :)
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
I was in the service today and worker said I can't demand which optics producer I'd like to have. But I can return phone on warranty with described issue, and IF phone returns with same optics I return again - then I write which producer of optics I'd like to have and it is likely I will get this what I want.

He also says he will know whether I changed camera Firmware and this could be issue on warranty... he may accept but doesn't have to. Is it true? Will he know whether I changed camera FW in registry?

He mentioned Android 4 and he is really doubtful about December. He says Samsung promised many things but many times nothing happened... so....

Also new camera firmware from December, as he says is new for Samsung anyway. It doesn't matter it is as same as from August. It has been released now so current one is newest and doesn't matter it changes anything or not.

Personally I am waiting for Android 4 and then'll decide.
[Galaxy S II General] kikepq:
I have "scef02" and Fujitsu camera (I think).

What firmware do you recommend and where can I download it?.

Thank you very much.
[Galaxy S II General] IceCold89:
i will also wait for ics and hope they will fix the problems
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
ICS is an operative system and cannot solve a firmware/hardware problem. The only way is to change the camera module and/or write a better firmware for the sce module.
[Galaxy S II General] noodles222:
Hello all,

One question, I installed few weeks ago some camera firmware from this thread and than flashed back to my original firmware. Now the counter says 0:1 or something like that. I cant remember where I read about how to reset this counter. Can someone help me please how to proceed?

Thank you in advance
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Has anyone tried contacting Samsung Electro Mechanics directly? They seem to be manufacturer of optics (with Fujitsu support) so perhaps they could answer few questions. Frankly I don't see direct mail to them on their page.
[Galaxy S II General] re-2007:
in this case samsung will rewrite a better firmware for the sce module (ics have different Framework so samsung must be write new camera firmware)

thanks
[Galaxy S II General] alangrig:
Well, Correct me if I'm wrong. This is firmware problem, that enables motherboard to operate with camera module, thus there is no matter which Android ROM you gonna use, 'cause firmware will remain the same. Unless Sammy will acknowledge this issue and rewrite firmware, but I do believe that won't happen.
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
Well samsung will rewrite the s.o. drivers, not the firmware. If every time i upgrade and/or change the s.o. should update all the peripherals firmware too, it would be a pain in the ass..
[Galaxy S II General] _Sofos_:
So in conclusion the Sce module seems to be the crappy one right?

The camera.apk doesn't affect picture or video quality at all? I mean changing .apk's from different stock roms probably won't change a thing?
[Galaxy S II General] alangrig:
Yeah, that's the case.
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
I contacted Samsung Electro Mechanics about their camera components and he said I should have contacted Fujitsu instead of them.

So what the hell is he doing there if he allows to release bad components? Completely nonsense.
[Galaxy S II General] re-2007:
After ics release every thing will be clear .....
[Galaxy S II General] 11768:
Just wondering if Galaxy Note camera is same as ours then we could just use their firmware (assuming they don't have stuttering). =D
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
There are several modules used in the sgs2, so it depends on wich module is installed in the note. If there is the same module (scexx) used in the sgs2 and this module has a better firmware than ours.. why not?

I would like to give a watch on the firmware used for the scexx... i can't believe it's so impossible to obtain decent performances from this module.
[Galaxy S II General] _Sofos_:
I'm pretty sure we can. Basically this can be proved when using SIEG03 fw.

Stuttering, problem with autofocus and frames = gone but flash isn't working.. cause the fw is for another phone.

Since it's done with this fw tho means that it can be fixed..
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
Nothing is impossible.. but this would involve the original firmware analysis. But we know that the original code is not open source and thus not avaible.
[Galaxy S II General] Pako7:
Note use OO-vendor.. What this - i don't know, but sensor by Samsung. I upload OOEI08 fw here.. Find it and can try. For example - HERE
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Thx, but who is so brave to test :D

Anyone wants to be hero? :D
[Galaxy S II General] _Sofos_:
I'll do it tomorrow and report back..

Also if someone could c/p from Galaxy Note through system/app and upload the following..

Camera.apk and

Videoplayer.apk

It would be great, i want to check smthing..
[Galaxy S II General] D3_:
You can find a camera.apk for the Note here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1371755

If you want the stock ones you can just download a ROM and extract them from it.
[Galaxy S II General] qq594836605:
you can use a factorytestwithoutCounter.apk to reset it. after flash. it will be 0. good luck. if you need it. send me a email qtvb-star@qq.com.
[Galaxy S II General] _Sofos_:
Actually never extracted a stock ROM b4 so kinda no clue how to do it with those .img files. I have to search abit, classic image way doesn't seem to work.
[Galaxy S II General] atifsh:
because those were their roms issues, not the issues we are talking here....

plus miui still got well below quality camera than the stock
[Galaxy S II General] _Sofos_:
Ok, so... OOEI08_N7000_23.09.2011.zip is a No go...

Blurred and lots of issues but the best of all.. it's upside down so you can't use it at all.

As for the Camera.apk from Note i can't even make it work in my device so, tried everything and still getting fc's so... SC module ftl.
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
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[Galaxy S II General] Shahrokh.KING:
in KL1 2.3.6 rom the recorded audio been improved from 16khz to 44.1khz
[Galaxy S II General] DrSlump76:
In the KI4 too..
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Whatever, I want to fixed Autofocus and shuttering.... :P
[Galaxy S II General] imparator:
The camera app depends on libcamera*.so files. Try camera app from note plus libs from Note.
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
This guy is probably from Samsung:

http://ko-kr.facebook.com/people/Gihyuk-Lee/100001374596563

Going to write him PM about this issue. Perhaps he will be more helpful than stupid donkeys at hotline. But must create Facebook account first, I don't like this crap but camera issue is more important.
[Galaxy S II General] donmarkon:
Well i dubt he can help but any try is good try :D
[Galaxy S II General] qtlestat:
Will resetting the phone to factory settings also reset the camera firmware that originally came with the phone?
[Galaxy S II General] alangrig:
Well,

I've visited recently local service point and spoke personally with a key person in terms of Sammy service and he confirmed, when camera module found to be defective, they order new one in accordance with supplied code from Sammy and no preference is available for specific camera module vendor to be ordered, at least from Latvia. So it's lottery :).
[Galaxy S II General] Molitro:
Another one here with the crappy video recording.

I've got a SCEF02 cam. I take it as of today the only way to correct this is to send the phone to tech support and pray for them to install a decent module instead of a SCE one?
[Galaxy S II General] _Sofos_:
Yeap, pretty much.. And pray alot..
[Galaxy S II General] jask05:
Hi :)

One question. I heard that when you apply this update appear a pink circle and you can't remove it or had problemas with movie record. Anybody had any problems with this update?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] Molitro:
Would it be a good idea to just buy a sensor, if they are available?
[Galaxy S II General] donmarkon:
There are on ebay , and they are cheap
[Galaxy S II General] Molitro:
I'll probably change it myself when I change my damaged chasis, then. Thanks.

Which module is the one that I should buy?
[Galaxy S II General] alangrig:
That's the case.
[Galaxy S II General] easysurfer.zg:
My data:

Cam FW Ver: SCEE09

Phone FW Ver: OCEF02

Is this the most recent firmware?

Tnx.
[Galaxy S II General] re-2007:
no, most resent is SCEF02 but old one is butter !!!!!
[Galaxy S II General] BlueScreenJunky:
I think I'll try to send my SCEF02 equipped SGS2 for repair/replacement eventually (I'm in no hurry so I'm waiting for a time when I won't use my phone much). Had anyone done that and got another SCEF02 in return ?

It doesn't make sense to me, if you send it because your camera doesn't focus properly what do they expect if they give you back the same faulty camera ? that you will say "thak you" and not notice it has the exact same problem as before ?
[Galaxy S II General] Maxiq4:
sorry guys how can I find latest cam firmware ?

my phone cam is yellowish-red in home, under the tungsten light.

do not work white adjust

Im test my friends other SG2 (it has SCEE09) and work well.

my cam FW data is

Cam FW : OMEF01

Phone FW: TBEC28

thanks
[Galaxy S II General] kisstom:
What is the difference?
[Galaxy S II General] re-2007:
for me the video same but still camera color is better !!!
[Galaxy S II General] alangrig:
Your CamFW is great, despite known problem pink spot, 'cause no video stutter. Smooth guaranteed frame rate, unlike SC... piece of crap.
[Galaxy S II General] Maxiq4:
hi friend thanks your answer, Im explain problem again

now Im take a photo

and Im convert it like my friends SG2 photo.. (with photoshop)

this is my SG2`s photo

*ttp://c1112.hizliresim.com/s/m/16s1g.jpg

this is my friends SG2 photo

*ttp://a1112.hizliresim.com/s/m/16s23.jpg

*Im change and trying other white balance adjustment
[Galaxy S II General] alangrig:
Did you use different white balance? I have 2 sgs2 and both shoot evenly!
[Galaxy S II General] natarau:
Which is the latest or best firmware?

I just installed this apk and now my cam and phone FW are: OCEE09.
[Galaxy S II General] Pako7:
for your FW - OCEF02
[Galaxy S II General] tazer4:
*#34971539# - This doesn't work for me and I tried the other variant with additional *# added, it disappears from the dialer but nothing happens. I have a newer Galaxy S2 from Virgin Mobile Canada.

I've been having problems with my camera with it constantly focusing at the slightest move and my fps is always dropping while this happens and while moving the camera around from 15-25 and if held still it stays on 25 not the advertised 30 fps is this the issue you all are experiencing?

Is there another way to find out my camera F/W and why is the command not working for me? Would really like to get some answers to these things I can't sleep!
[Galaxy S II General] re-2007:
This is common issue for SGS2 with cam FW SCxxx and no any way to solve it till now!!!!

l have the same problem and waitting for new FW ICS maybe can help!!!
[Galaxy S II General] 252gt:
Mine is

Cam FW ver: ONEF01

Phone FW Ver: TBEC28

Is it the latest one ?

Is it the best firmware for my cam?

Which cam module is the best : Smsung - Sony - Fujitsu - Sammy ??

and Thanx
[Galaxy S II General] tazer4:
It's definitely a focus issue I tried that other program lgCamera it has an option to allow to turn focus off and without any focus the video stays at a constant 25 fps (still not 30) at 1080p but of course without focus everything is blurry and not nice.
[Galaxy S II General] alangrig:
Well,

You can congratulate me. I have replaced mine SGS2 Made in Vietnam 2 times. First 2 devices were with preinstalled SC.... camera module, fortunately the 3d one I received yesterday came with OM... camera module (aka Sony), so my replacement came to end. I'm happy enough now. Video stuttering in OM (aka Sony camera module) is absent. Video recording are gorgeous and smooth enough and frame rate is always stable 29-30fps!

I do understand it's long journey, but I advice all users with video stutter problem replace your gadget until proper module won't be preinstalled! Haven't checked pink spot, will report later, anyway pink spot isn't severe issue and only noticeable when specific light conditions being met!
[Galaxy S II General] tazer4:
If it was as easy as going to the store and telling them to replace it I would but no way in hell I'm gonna pack it up in a box and send it god knows where in the horrifying thing that is the mail.

Hoping for some kind of software fix still. I can't even check what kind of module I have why are these stupid codes not working on my phone?
[Galaxy S II General] jask05:
I have the same problem but when I had other Rom (now I have last ChekRom) for example, Turkbey, I could use this code. It's very strange :S
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
No Autofocus means it doesn't focus at objects withing few meters, so all is sharm as it should be. I often record without AF need :)

Well you had luck :D I wait for ICS then will decide. Perhaps Samsung will fix firmware.

How about autofocus work? OM fixes only shuttering? But as we know we have unstable AF and pink spot.

How long have you been without phone?
[Galaxy S II General] Molitro:
It's doubtful ICS will fix anything. As long as they don't release new firmware specificaly for our sensor, new roms, and even new android version roms won't do anything.
[Galaxy S II General] _Sofos_:
It's one of the preinstalled apps that Gc deleted. Factorytest.apk, find it, move it into system/app/ and the code will work. Im not home, if you dont manage to find it i can upload it for you laters.
[Galaxy S II General] suzaku:
ok so from what I understood from this thread, there are 2 main factors:

1- the camera module (hardware)

2- the camera firmware (software)

but I can't seem to understand which module goes with what firmware, and what are the good & bad ones :confused:

also I can't seem to check my firmware version, it says "invalid MMI code" :(

I just bought my phone and I'm not ready to let this issue go easy...I'm going to the repair center today...but what should I tell them to do...?

plz reply quickly guys as I intend to go in a while

UPDATE:

managed to check my FW versin (turned out I have to use the stock phone app)

cam FW: SCEF02

phone FW: TBEC28

ISP Ver: Fujitsu M5MOLS
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
You are in the black, deep place where the Sun never shines :) So am I :(

Well if that guy said the truth, I could back phone on warranty and take it back, then demand OM module. I must know first if this OM module fixes really autofocus.
[Galaxy S II General] jask05:
I don't see it, Where can I search? In the custom rom or in the original rom?

Thanks dude
[Galaxy S II General] tazer4:
Thanks that factorytest.apk worked.

CAM: SCEF02

PHONE: TBEC28

ISP Ver: Fujitsu M5MOLS

looks like i got that same bad SCEF02.
[Galaxy S II General] alangrig:
So here is compare of SC.... module and OM.... module with video samples and data from Mediainfo.

Video samples:

OM....: http://db.tt/EhAK1tvK

SC....:http://db.tt/xttwUnsA

Mediainfo for every video recording please in attachment.