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[HTC Sensation] Elvis_Freshly:
I have the same issue...I have to tap the screen and then it focuses in and goes right back blurry. Really odd. Played with the settings and got nothing. It's only when it's close pics.

Did a hard reset and that fixed it.
[HTC Sensation] samnada:
That's seems odd. Didn't you just get a replacement phone? If so, does that mean replacement phones are being shipped with a corrupted version of the base SW? Is this evidence that it is a good idea to do a factory reset on a new phone?
[HTC Sensation] pantlesspenguin:
Yep, of course I activated close up mode. And various other modes. All have the same issue. It's also interesting that y'all are mentioning replacement phones, because this is a replacement that I got last week!
[HTC Sensation] Xcor3:
Here's my fix based on my observations.

When taking a close up picture, focus the camera to the image with a little distance then slowly move closely.

Works for me everytime. Lol
[HTC Sensation] Elvis_Freshly:
Yeah. Got this one Wednesday. New one will be here via Ups tomorrow. I guess it's shipped screwy or we're doing something wrong. LOL
[HTC Sensation] predator21:
simply select close up mode in cam menu...it works and do keep flash off with suitable ambiant light

here have a look at close up mode i jst clicked for u...
[HTC Sensation] pantlesspenguin:
I must just have a bad one because my shots don't come out like that no matter what I try. I'll try the factory reset route, I guess.
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
First things first. This isn't a real camera (you know what I mean) so make sure there is plenty of light, and make sure there is something there for it to focus on. This uses contrast based focusing, and if it can't see a solid, line, dot, pattern, or something you're going to have trouble.

How close is close? I just pulled out a tape measure and did some tests. It can't focus on things closer than 2 3/4 inches (6.5centimeters). Just to be safe try to move the camera back at least to 3 inches for the best chance at focusing.

Lastly, are you letting the camera decide where to focus or are you tapping on the screen to select a focus point?
[HTC Sensation] draganus:
As Paging said, most important thing is a lot of light.
[HTC Sensation] predator21:
add me on gtalk lalitsehgal21@gmail.com .... i'll help u all the way..no need of reset
[HTC Sensation] exc4lib3r:
its called Macro Mode.. works better than auto focus on close up objects.. in almost every camera..
[HTC Sensation] pantlesspenguin:
Yes, again, in the Sensation it's called "close up mode" & I've been using that. Also, again, it DOES focus correctly for a split second, then "snaps" back to the blurry shot. Like it over focuses so much it becomes blurry again, if that makes sense.
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
How close are you trying to focus? Even macro mode has its limitations
[HTC Sensation] pantlesspenguin:
I actually started playing around w/ this advice some more. After some finnagling (sp) I got it to work a LOT better than it had been. It's still not GREAT, but it's so much better than the blurry pics I was getting. I can even hold the camera CLOSER than where I was starting from, as long as I start from farther away & slowly bring the phone closer. Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] Elvis_Freshly:
New device arrived today. Just left Musiq Soulchild concert and the camera is GREAT!
[HTC Sensation] CB620:
No close up issues or focus. Single tap solves all
[HTC Sensation] Knotan:
same

Same problem here. The camera just refuses to focus on close up objects.

Tried with autofocus and manual focus. No change. Any other ideas or is a factory reset really necessary ?
[HTC Sensation] samnada:
Same problem. At some distances it nearly always fails to set the focus correctly. It over and under focuses, but settles on a position that's out of focus. You can tell it's capable of focusing at that specific distance because it passes through the focus point, but it just fails to hold it. Starting farther away and moving closer does help, but it still seems like you're not getting as close as the lens is capable of.

If you don't actually have the phone and are trying to give generic camera advice, don't. It's annoying.

I'd suggest everyone actually having the issue contact HTC. The more complaints the more likely a fix.
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
Focusing 101.

Our cameras use contrast based focusing which means it will focus when it can detect enough contrast in an object such as a pattern, sharp lines, texture, etc. A lot of cameras (including ours) simply cannot focus on smooth (no texture), shiny, or dark objects. Search for "Contrast based auto-focus" and read about it, and it's limitations. Most pocket cameras use this as well as DSLR's in their LIVE-View setting.

You need to understand that your camera doesn't see an object the way your brain sees an object. It doesn't know that the coffee mug is on the table. It sees light and color and it tries it's best to make something out of that. If your camera cannot focus on an object due a lack of texture on the object then try helping it out by placing a piece of paper with writing on it in front of the object that you're trying to focus on and focus on the text, or you can simply place your hand in front of the object and focus on that, then move your hand and press the shutter release. I hope that helps some. Most people take bad/out of focus pictures because they let the camera do all the work. When you understand your gear, and get to know it's strengths and weaknesses you end up generally with better pictures.
[HTC Sensation] Matt1408:
Well said Dr. B. I can't believe that some people expect everything out of cellphone cameras "oh the picture is too blurry" "why is everything dark" "why is the framerate so low"

Enough already, this is not a professional level camera by any means and I doubt cellphone cameras will reach todays DSLR quality any time soon. The software does all it can to "autofocus" but it can't predict what the hell you're pointing at.
[HTC Sensation] secano:
Mine sometimes focuses-up perfectly, sometimes it doesn't. Oh, well...
[HTC Sensation] kabuk1:
I have the same problem with blurry macros. I find that lighting makes a huge difference. I can get an exceptional close up shot of my pant leg, but when I try to take a pic of something brighter(like my nail polish or something) it comes out blurry.
[HTC Sensation] aniketsharma9865:
Well...to focus...you can try by focusing on the corners of the screen away from the center of the screen...it might focus...works for me most of the time...
[HTC Sensation] Araldwenn:
No problem when using portrait mode, but focus is a little buggy in landscape mode.
[HTC Sensation] knagl:
It appears that the latest OTA update screwed up the great focus that the Sensation used to be capable of. In this thread, five other people reported experiencing the issue.

I think samnada's suggestion is very good -- contact HTC to report the issue! I'm going to do so right now, and would encourage anyone having new focus issues to do the same so that they may fix it.
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
Yeah, the latest OTA has definitely made the macro mode worse. It focuses in for a second then blurs out. Frustrating.
[HTC Sensation] phra09:
The same happend for me too.

During focus at certain point, the image is just nice but when i snap, it come out differently. I guess its based on luck?

This happend to my previous phone too
[HTC Sensation] bcpk:
It's possible to take some decent close-ups, but it takes a lot of attempts at focussing.
[HTC Sensation] fmedrano1977:
This picture seems pretty damn good to me. What I did was raise the zoom level to about 3/4 of the way. What seems to matter is space between object and camera. When to close it doesn't focus correctly so if you zoom in and put more space between camera and object appeared to work on my end.

Socialist States of America Sensation
[HTC EVO 3D] jb4kats:
Since the Evo 3D cannot be rooted yet I am hoping that this is something that can be explained and someone has had similar problem and has a answer.

I have had te Evo 3D since launch day and Handcent is probably the first app I installed on day one ad seemsed to be working just fine until a few days ago.

When I get a voicemail it use to go to the stock visual voicemail but the last few I had gotten my notification started coming from Handcent. It would say I have a message and to call to listen and it would have a 480-970-0000 # to call. Now if I am not mistaken that is a Google voice number but I haven't ever used google voice even though I have a google voice account.

I kept trying to go through Handcent to see if all the settings were correct but I couldn't find anything out of place. Then I did the only thing I could think of and that was to remove handcent and my visual voicemail returned.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a way to correct it?

I want to keep and use Handcent but I can't figure out why it just started interferring with voicemail.

Can anyone explain this oddity? I hate the stock message app and hope there is a solution because I don't want to have o continue using it and want to us Handcent.

Now I haven't tried to use GoSMS to see if it will work with it but isn't it on the exact same format as Handcent? They are so similar I wonder if they aren't really the same app just different names.
[HTC EVO 3D] strongsteve:
you have to uncheck handcent's setting making it the default messenger. the native sms app has to get the trigger for visual voicemail.
[HTC EVO 3D] jb4kats:
thanks, I was wondering if that would do it. I did uncheck it and voicemails seems to be working properly.....
[HTC EVO 3D] Beaner84:
Where exactly is that option to "uncheck handcent's setting making it the default messenger" can't seem to find it. I myself am having that problem.
[HTC EVO 3D] Zer0efforts:
I had this problem too and this fixed it for me as well.

In the handcent sms app hit your menu button, go to settings => application settings => default messaging application => disable.

If you intend to only use handcent as I do, make sure to turn off your notifications in the stock messaging app so you don't receive two notifications per 1 message.

Also, on a side note, I had a problem with sending picture messages over handcent, they would always seem to get hung up and not send, but when i tried to send on the stock app it sent just fine. Anyone else have this happen to them?
[HTC EVO 3D] Beaner84:
Thanks for the help, found it! :)

Also, I get the same problem sometimes when sending picture msgs, where they get "hung up" as you mentioned. Usually when that happens to me, I cancel the picture mail then resend it again. That sometimes works for me.
[HTC EVO 3D] thesparky007:
i have the same problem with gosms but i dont have any option to disable it as the default messaging app
[HTC EVO 3D] mvansomeren:
Actually I just went through this and there is a solution that lets you use Handcent and Visual Voicemail.

In Handcent the latest version allows you to make Handcent your default SMS/MMS app. Of course the natural thing to do is select that. Well that's what messes up VVM and causes those annoying text messages instead of the actual voicemails being sent to your device.

Just select "Disable" for that feature. (turn off all notifications on the stock message app so you don't get double notifications).

Next go to VVM and click on the menu and select compose. Put your own phone number in the TO: address field. Next, record a short 1 or 2 second message. Then press send. This will cause VVM to begin working again and in a few seconds any voicmails that are waiting will be sent to your device.

By the way, I've sent the folks at Handcent an email letting them know of this issue. They have yet to respond.

:cool:
[HTC EVO 3D] Warlockmatized:
Thanks for the workaround mvansomeren, this was driving me NUTS! All temp fixed thanks to your instructions. Hopefully Handcent will release an update.
[HTC EVO 3D] mvansomeren:
I know the feeling! Glad it worked for you as well.
[Verizon Droid Charge] f3liC:
So I just switched from a droid x to a charge yesterday. When I was on mu dx, I played order and chaos as it was a good way to waste time. Now that I'm on my charge, it says that the game isnt compatible for the charge. Is there anyway to make this work?
[Verizon Droid Charge] Nosmirc1920:
Yes but its wierd. First you will need a phone that can play it and add time to your account (you cant add time using the charge) find aka google order and chaos all devices. Install the apk and your done.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alzbac:
So i have rooted x10i (2.1.B.0.1, baseband .67).How can i debrand my x10?Flashing with X10i_2.1.B.0.1_GENERIC?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knibby:
I think you have debranded if running generic firmware.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alzbac:
I flashed generic firmware but still it's branded.I tryed with 2.1.b....and 2.1.a.... but still asks me sim network unlock pin.How can i debrand my x10????
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PuPpEtS:
Debrand and remove the simlock is two different things...

Check this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=656945
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] saltychino:
I would like to request an app that randomly switches the wallpaper AND the lockscreen wallpaper independently of my SGT 10.1 automatically from any folder that i specify.

I know of a few wallpaper changers, but none of them really play well with honeycomb.

The key differentiation of this app besides honeycomb optimized is that it changes the two wallpapers (home and lockscreen) independently.

I'd definitely pay for the app.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gonzule:
i've been looking for the same but no luck. i only want to change (randomly)the lock screen wallpaper, we will have to wait and see what happens.
[HTC Sensation] efcgenius:
Hi

I am on the bring, like 10 hours away from ordering one of these bad boys but my current Desire is only 6 months old, not even been sniffed lived in a rubber case with screen pro its entire life, its absolute mint condition

Am I likely to be blown away with the Sensation, dual core bigger screen flashy sense 3

or

After a few weeks will I regret not sticking with my Desire until the Succesor to the Sensation

I know 6 months isnt a long time but my partner needs a new phone so my idea was get me Sensation and she has Desire, it could be a Nokia 3310 for all she cares so am a bit dubious

Anyone go from Desire to Sensation, all opinons welcome regarding overall difference between the 2

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] xtcislove:
If u can wait until Weekend i iwll reply ;-) I used it once and it felt a much better ....
[HTC Sensation] opensourcefan:
Screen size and res is the biggest reason for me switching. Having a 4" previous to my 3.7" I know that bigger IS better for me. Next comes Sense 3.0, then the Dual Core CPU but only so the phone doesn't go obsolete in one month.

If I had a desire HD with CM7 chances are I wouldn't be switching.
[HTC EVO 3D] coffeehandle:
Does any one know how?
[HTC EVO 3D] Levito:
*stalks OP
[HTC EVO 3D] coffeehandle:
lol what the crap. thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] Kalash:
While we're talking about the music player...

Is there any way to change the headset button functions?

Like... double press the button to skip to the next track?

I've been using MortPlayer because of that ability...

It doesn't let you change them, but a single press pauses and plays... a double press skips songs.
[HTC EVO 3D] coffeehandle:
i have no idea. im all stock.

If you cant find an option, i wouldnt think you can have the option. so try a different player?
[HD2 General] I'mAJapanese:
I can't imagine that my voice buttons has apeard some error,but they are very crazy and terrifying...

When I touch the "voice plug" the screen goes to bright and then it repair,and in the same time if i pressed it just like I pressed the "back" . The thing made me crazy is that pressed "voice plug" button could unlock the screen lock......:eek:

And the "voice reduce" button also brings me the trouble,when I pressed it just like I pressed the "home" button....:(

Without the "voice reduce" button , I can't enter the 3 color screen so I can't change the system of my phone......:(:(:(:(

Whether it's a reason which make you crazy??? Please help me!!!!
[HD2 General] I'mAJapanese:
Is there anybody?:(
[HD2 General] backlashsid:
its a clear Hardware Problem...you need to get it fixed..if its under warranty send it to HTC for repair...if not take it to the local Mobile repair shop ! good luck !
[HD2 General] I'mAJapanese:
Thk U very much.:p
[T-Mobile LG G2x] thrashingdeth:
So I just got my g2x, rooted,nv and cwm. Flashed cm7 and I keep getting s.o.d(screen of death). I thought was rom problem so I.changed rom and im on xdblasters 1.1.0 and keep on getting them. Any solution orhelp would be appreciated.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mmapcpro:
Not sure I know of a rom for g2x called xdblasters.

Also, what kernal are you using? Are you overclocking or undervolting? Are you using setcpu or pimpmycpu? What is your max and min cpu settings? When you flashed, what was your procedure for wiping? Did you fix permissions after flashing? Did you use a program to restore apps? Did you use that program to restore system settings? Did you choose to restore apps and settings from google account?

The answers to all of these questions could help determine what you've got going on.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] thrashingdeth:
I apologize, its x boarders. And well I am using fauxs newest kernel currently using 1.1 overclock but it would also happen while at stock cpu with previous rom.i don't restore with google but I use titanium backup for batch. When I do new roms I always follow the clean slate rule;Wipe data,cache,dalvik,bat stats. occasionally I forget fixing permissions but I do when I get alot of force closes.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mmapcpro:
I didnt' see you mention formatting /system under mounts and storage. This is a critical step.

If it were me, I would try to keep everything as basic as I could each step of the way so that i could try to pinpoint the issue. Start by wiping everything (including sd card...just backup your user added stuff to your pc) and install a stock rom/kernal. See if it occurs stock...who knows? It's possible your phone is bad. Then if it doesn't misbehave with stock, then I would wipe everything again, including sd cards (interal and external), and flash cm7 (keeping cm7 kernal). I would try manually installing apps again, rather than using titanium backup or google restore. Just hook up to wi-fi (so you don't waste your data mileage) and go to market/myapps and redownload (hopefully you have a list of what you have).

But something to point out. On my phone, when I use CM7 (with stock kernal), I have to increase my minimum cpu frequency to either 312 or 456 instead of the default 216....216 seems to cause my phone to get stuck with the black screen also. The same thing happens when I run an undervolt kernal. So I've learned that my phone simply doesn't like undervolting, overclocking, or lettign the cpu run lower than 400MHz. Maybe that might help you out.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] thrashingdeth:
i was about to back up my sd and reformat it for that reason.I already tried formatting eemc mount or internal mem, and nothing. I also stopped using uv kernels and i kept my cpu min at 506 to keep it from doing, but with no result.I just flashed the newest release of xboarders 1.1.1 and i already got 3 sod while the rom is stock with nothing added. I am starting to think phone is bad. I bought the phone on Craigslist, so i might be S.O.L. i Appreciate
[T-Mobile LG G2x] thrashingdeth:
what should my mounts look like when i do a system format?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
I just traded my sensation for a g2x off CL, sure glad mines had no reboots or sod, actually the best g2x if had out of my 4..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] thrashingdeth:
Thats good news. So I wiped system and using xboarders 1.1.1 and so far since last night no sod. I hope it sticks.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
Awesome, hope it stays good.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] thrashingdeth:
guess i spoke to soon. Was running fine all day till around 2 i installed setcpu and configured it. Or so i think, so i uninstalled and reset but when i am charging it it keeps turning off. AHHHH headache with this phone. When it runs, its smooth and so fast, i love it, but i dont know whats wrong with it.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] thrashingdeth:
I think I'm done with this. Can't figure out a away around this. Awesome phone but overwhelming problems. Appreciate the help everybody.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Black6spdZ:
have you tried a new battery? I believe most of the G2x problems are likely due to a bad batch of batteries.. why you ask I have come to this conclusion? If I OC heavily OR run the LED light when the battery gets low >30%, my phone will shut off. This would conclude the battery cannot supply the needed current for the phone at the lower battery levels... this is my particular battery but I wouldn't doubt there are worse batteries out there AND/OR reported battery levels that are much higher than actual and getting the same problem I have encountered. Food for thought.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bshakil:
I agree with him... I had worst case of s.o.d with my g2x. Atleast 3 times a day I had to take battery out... but I solved it by doing the following

1. Increase min cpu speed 300 or more.

2. Discharging the phone completely and then recharging it completely.

I barely get s.o.d. may be once in 2 weeks. And whenever I do get em. I give my phone a discharge recharge cycle... then its good for next two weeks
[T-Mobile LG G2x] AdamHart612:
What "Screen of Death" are you guys referring to? Never experienced such a thing...

Phone wont wake? Or what? A quick google search for "android screen of death" and "g2x screen of death" revealed pretty much nothing.

Have you pulled a logcat?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] thrashingdeth:
I always fully charge and discharge battery for proper calibration. Doesn't seem to be helping in any matter. I also stopped using any CPU management because I thought that was.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] thrashingdeth:
The problem is when phone sleeps and doesn't wake up. I have not pulled one, been thinking its hardware related.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] thrashingdeth:
Only happened. Twice today. Bahamas improvement I guess.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] trill12:
Its hardware defect. No matter what ROM you put on the phone, it will continue. Youve gotta call TMO and get a replacement. Sorry if thats not what you wanted to hear.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ebennick:
I agree with the battery theory. I purchased two generic batteries from ebay and they last 3 times as long and have resolved many of the resetting and SOD issues that I was having. Also, updated ROMS seemed to help, and not letting it fall asleep while you are playing games or something memory intensive.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] thrashingdeth:
Well I bought a battery, hoping that helps a bit. So far its a lil better than usual. Using stock voltage kernel. When I get new battery I will test
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SteveB2175:
I live in an area with a low signal, and my captivate often loses connection with the cell towers. Recently it has developed an annoying habit of not reconnecting when I move to a strong signal area.

I can drive into the center of town where there are 5 strong signal bars and the doggon phone just sits there with a slashed circle instead of any signal bars.

A re-boot seems to be the only way to fix this phenomenon

I'm running stock froyo, no root, etc.

Any ideas ??
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayjayjoker2:
You may need to take this to a store my friends did this and it was a problem with the phone so they gave him a new one but I would wait to see if there is a different way