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[Galaxy S II General] BeerLion:
Flashing camera fw is done though the same application (FactoryTest.apk) called with *#34971539# sequence. The button is Phone to CAM FW Write.

You just need to put rs_m5ls.bin file to the \sdcard\ folder on your sgs2 before entering the sequence and pressing that button.

The process lasts about 3 minutes. It is recommended to activate Flight mode before flashing.

When you press the Phone to CAM FW Write button, there will be a Yes/No confirmation showing the version you currently have in your camera (Cam FW Ver) and the version you are going to flash (Phone FW Ver). Check CAREFULLY, vendors must match!

Finally, launch the hidden app again (*#34971539#) and check the fw by pressing Phone/CAM FW Ver Check button.

BTW, I've found a collection of all fw versions (remove spaces in link): turbobit.net / download / folder / 1112392

Also, there is a file called FactoryTest_cam_FW_without_counter. It's like the stock FactoryTest application, but it does not increment the counter of fw flash attempts. You need to replace your stock app with this one ONLY if you need to hide the fact of flashing the camera (e.g. before going to service center).

The device must be rooted, to copy files you may use RootExplorer. You'll need to backup FactoryTest.apk and FactoryTest.odex (if exist) files from \system\app. Delete FactoryTest.odex, replace FactoryTest.apk with new one, reboot. After reboot, use *#34971539# as usual.

If something goes wrong, just copy previously backed up files back to \system\app and reboot.
[Galaxy S II General] bartekaki:
isn't enough just to clear data in app properties (FactoryTest.apk) ? you don't need root then. I read it somewhere.
[Galaxy S II General] BeerLion:
Currently I have CyanogenMod9. Tried clearing the app data, but no effect. I think the counter is stored somewhere 'deeper'.
[Galaxy S II General] Virgo_Guy:
Thanx Man. I updated the cam fw to OCEF02 from OCEE09. Focusing is better now. I have to say the plastic module I bought with OCEF02 FW is taking videos with no stuttering(find below a link for the video taken with OCEF02 FW and plastic module) Thanks everyone for supporting me. I have the perfect galaxy s2 now with sony camera module and samsung original 2000 mAh battery and cover.:):good:

http://youtu.be/NqpRBJgEYto
[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
Well 73 bucks is a bit expensive... Any idea how much it would cost to send it to France ?? If it's really impossible to find one closer to me, I might end up taking one from there anyway...

Edit: what about pink spot on white/bright surfaces when taking pictures ? Is that also reduced compared to SCEF02 ??
[Galaxy S II General] Virgo_Guy:
HI..

You are right, its expensive but I didnt have a choice than buying it to get rid of crappy scef.Plz find attached for the pink spot. I have taken those pictures on bright surfaces in dark room(pic 1 to 3) and pic 4 in bright room with flash off. Pink spot is still there but its reduced compared to scef02. With flash on I havent seen any pink spot.

Send me your address pin code so that I can ask courier agencies about the charges. Also, you can google it for courier agencies and their respective charges from Mumbai,India to your place.
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
Why don't you demand replace threating them by government's official consumer instituties and courts? It helped me in this case...
[Galaxy S II General] marcopaolo:
hi, i checked my cam fw and it says ONEF01. Could I replace my camera?
[Galaxy S II General] bartekaki:
No no no :)
[Galaxy S II General] derbestimmer:
just changed with a friend... no pink spot & no low light stuttering anymore! onef01 is great!

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[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
you definitely shouldn't, but if you still want to then I'll gladly take the spare part you'll have afterward ;)

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where did he find the spare camera module? If you're from germany and have a store somewhere around Europe who has this in stock, I'm interested!
[Galaxy S II General] derbestimmer:
as i said, i changed modules with a friend. he didn't mind the stuttering and i like the smoothness. win win ;)

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[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
crap, I definitely need a friend like this T___T
[Galaxy S II General] gloup81:
what about VCFA01 ? i'm the only one to have this? and i can't tell if i have shuttering problem or not... :S

Can't we swap the module to another with more MP? eg sony's 12MP camera?
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
It is good module.
[Galaxy S II General] Anubi-30:
it's still the imx105 impossible to find?
[Galaxy S II General] Motivatorr:
My 5 cents..

As far as I know, camera firmware code is read like this:

First letter - production line: O - FiberOptics, S - Electro-Mechanics, T - TechWin and V- some Vietnamese line.

Second letter - sensor: B, E, I stands for SONY IMX105PQ sensor, C stands for System_LSI S5K3H2YX (Samsung) sensor

Third letter is year: C -2009, D -2010, E - 2011, F -2012, G- 2013

Fourth letter is month A - january, B - february, C - march, D - april, E - may, F - june, G - july, H - august, I - september, J - october, K - november, L - december

Last two digits is a release version.

Like SCEF02 - Electro-Mechanics, System LSI (Samsung) chip, 2012, june, version 02.

So previous versions of that SC vendor firmware will be SCEE09 (2012, may, version 09) and SCEE07 (2011, may, version 07)

In my case version SCEE07 (the initial one) was the best in focusing. I've flashed camera from SCEF02 to SCEE07 and camera became as good as it used to be.

Today I've played with VCFA01 chip version on some new SGS2 - focus is faster, sluttering is minimal and no pink dot. I wonder where to buy this chip :)
[Galaxy S II General] bartekaki:
thx for a guide.

small correction - SCEF02 is 2011

I wonder what means second letter M and N (OMEF and ONEF), I thought it is SONY IMX105
[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
Guys (and girls). I have interesting news:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110969719539?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

The same seller also has the aluminium-casing module... I've asked them already if the black one on the picture was indeed the one they'd sell, they've confirmed:

I've purchased one already... If anyone is interested, go for it. The price is fairly reasonable.
[Galaxy S II General] celiocalves:
But you have already received the item?

If yes, the camera module is the right one?
[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
Nop, i've juste asked them if it will be the correct one, they've confirmed... So I gave it a try. For 35 bucks anyway, that's not too much...

Plus they've got two ads, one for each module, so I'd say they have both in stock.
[Galaxy S II General] celiocalves:
ok, thanks for the info ;)

I will wait for you posting something saying if the module is the "sony" or not :P

Thanks ;)
[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
Purchased on the 23rd, shipped the day after, recieved today from Hong Kong to France O_O...

And it's teh correct part! Installing right now, will let you know about fw version in a couple minutes :)
[Galaxy S II General] wurzelsepp3:
Is anybody in this thread willing to sell me their old module?

I don't care if it's the bad one, my autofocus is broken and I need an replacement.

Please PM me.
[Galaxy S II General] celiocalves:
Thanks!!!

If its the sony module, good news :D
[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
And it's working great :)

Before:

Cam FW SCEF02 / ISP Ver. Fujitsu M5MOLS

After:

Cam FW OCED11 / ISP Ver. Fujtisu M5MOLS

No stuttering at all in low ligh conditions, focusing takes less time (in any condition). I can't see any pink spot anymore (at least, when I focus on the blank screen of my computer, colors seem to be very accurate and no distorsion with a halo in the center of the image).

To sum up, this eBay ad is good to go, as long as they have it in stock!!
[Galaxy S II General] celiocalves:
Can you post the ebay link for the module you have purchased?

I'm thinking in buy one too :D
[Galaxy S II General] v1c70r:
But in the description it says "Flex Cable Repair" not "Camera Module"

What do you receive?? All the camera or only the cable?
[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
All descriptions I could find on eBay mention only "flex cable", but it's the whole module.

Here are some pics of what I recieved (taken with the old SCEF02... What a nice "last picture" for him :))

Along with the module (shielded in a small anti-static bag) was a small screwdriver and a "flat plastic thing" useful to open the case of the GS2.

EDIT: for people to lazy to go back one page, here is the link again: http://www.ebay.com/itm/110969719539?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
[Galaxy S II General] v1c70r:
Ok, thanks!!
[Galaxy S II General] celiocalves:
Finally found a seller with the right module/flex cable in stock!!

Thanks ;)

EDIT: One question... you only replace the camera? No need to install or flash anything?
[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
yep, camera and flash are on different logic boards, you don't need to do anything to the flash.
[Galaxy S II General] iconata:
just to let you know (if you dont) that the JB update fixes the stuttering... and it's not the camera... it's the drivers.. or rom.. because if you flash cyanogen mod you wont have stuttering.. if you flash 4.0.3/4.0.4 you have stuttering.. but in stock JB you dont.. i can post videos that i shot and you can see that there is no stuttering what-so-ever :) this is one of the videos, the other 2 are in my youtube profile no stuttering.. as you can see the stuttering occurs in bright areas.. the videos were shot in quite bright area (it was a kyokushin karate championship.. so it cant be dark) and and there is no stuttering :)
[Galaxy S II General] bartekaki:
stuttering occurs in poor light conditions in 720p and 1080p. I see problems with focus in your movies, these movies are not a proof that JB fixes stuttering on SCEF but of course it is recommended to check it before buying new module.
[Galaxy S II General] iconata:
it depends.. i still think that the problem is not hardware.. it's software.. because last month i was at a wedding and at the time i was with 4.0.4.. shot few clips.. all were stuttering.. and i was in the almost same lighting conditions as the ones from the clips in youtube.. but on 4.1.2 i dont have any stuttering.. for those who are thinking of changing their camera sensor.. flash cyanogen 9 or 10 and tell me if you have stuttering, because i dont.. same is with stock 4.1.2.. tomorrow i'll make a clip in poor lighting conditions.. the same as you posted and then we can compare the results :)

EDIT: weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell... actually the problem is still there, but samsung managed to hide it somehow if you're shooting still, but the moment you change the direction, the autofocus makes everything worse... and the clip starts to strut. so yea.. if you dont want to use samsung's firmware, flash cyanogen 10 and everything wil be hunky-dory, but if you want to use stock rom, change the sensor.
[Galaxy S II General] bartekaki:
ok, show the result.

btw - I was in Burgas airport during last holiday (hotel in Nessebar) :) nice place.
[Galaxy S II General] iconata:
really? i'm glad you've enjoyed our country :) so i've diged some more on that problem, and the folks over at androidforums.com say that you try flashing VCAF01 FW so you can fix your problem. i'll try it and report back
[Galaxy S II General] bartekaki:
CoinCoin - I placed ebay link, you have found, in the OP - if you don't mind :)
[Galaxy S II General] iconata:
couldn't wait till tomorrow.. and i have great news!

with SCEF01 cam firmware

with VCAF01 cam firmware

as you can see the difference is HUGE. with VCAF01 FW no stuttering even whane moving the phone faster. for SCEF01.. well i dont have anything to say... you can see the end result. below i attached the file that i use, so you can give it a try and post your results. to do so:

- unzip and copy the .bin file to the root of your sd card

- type *#34971539# in the phone dialer

- tap on phone to cam fw write

- wait 3 minutes

- reboot

- enjoy :p

i just dont know if the cam fw will remain if you switch roms. if you'd like to experiment and find which cam fw best suit you click here to browse and download other cam fws
[Galaxy S II General] bartekaki:
are you sure autofocus, shutter and "auto ISO" are working? in the second film it doesn't even try to change the bright when you point at the lamp... I don't know, on first movie is similar but you have stuttering as hell there. sorry for my doubts but I also tryed month ago to fix it using different FW-s and I couldn't find a good solution.
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
VCAF01 is one of the better firmwares. But I am unsure about compability with old SCEF01 modules. Even if it works how, does it contain all features and nothing is wrong?

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Yes AF also slows down a bit whole movie. It is easily noticeable :)

I tried CM9 camera before but unfortunately it is huge crap. CM9 team can't create good camera app which could match Samsung's - this is why I wouldn't use CM.

But lgCamera can be alternative for videos, Camera FV5 for pics :]
[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
iconata, I think you mistake the image stabilization algorithm with the actual stuttering/drop in framerate observed in low light conditions with SCEF02.

I don't see any obvious stuttering in your video (which is a good thing !)... Look on the OP, you'll find youtube exemples of SCEF02 performing in low ligh conditions and... Not sure about the value, but I'd say framerate drops at around 17-20 fps, which is unacceptable given than ONE** perform very well in the same conditions.

After further tests, I don't have any pink spot, however I do find a very light "green spot" instead. It's probably an algorithm Samsung implemented to oversaturate the colors in the area affected by the so-called "pink spot". Visible (slightly) on white pictures.

EDIT: nevermind, I didnt see the posts on page 10, I was stuck at your first on page 9 ^^
[Galaxy S II General] bartekaki:
CoinCoin - how is your new module? what FW you have and what is your impression about stuttering? was it easy to change the module?
[Galaxy S II General] iconata:
unfortunatelly.. you both are right.. with VCAF01 my autofocus died.. now i restored my SCEF02 backup, and my autofocus is back, but stuttering .. now i'll wait to collect 35$ from neobux and order the camera :D which hopefully it will happen in the next 1-2 weeks.
[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
Really easy to change, probably took 10 minutes (but it wasn't the first time I disassembled the phone). Now I have OCED11. See this post.
[Galaxy S II General] minjiet:
any video guide on how to change the camera module?
[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
Check the OP......
[Galaxy S II General] Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast:
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[Galaxy S II General] dsixda:
Thanks for the info and links guys. I ordered mine yesterday and it has been shipped from the eBay seller, so I am awaiting delivery. Will report back once I get it installed. I'm surprised not many have bought it from the eBay ad (18 were sold after I purchased one, and still shows 18).

Information online shows that the IMX105 is a Sony Exmor sensor and is also backside illuminated. It is also apparently the same sensor used in the iPhone 4S. Is the SCEF02 also backside illuminated?

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201010/10-137E/

Looks like Jelly Bean and upgraded camera module will give my S2 many more months of enjoyment :) It's far from obsolete.
[Galaxy S II General] bartekaki:
"This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available" so you are lucky :)
[Galaxy S II General] dsixda:
Wow, good thing I made a quick decision. :) Too bad for others.
[Galaxy S II General] dsixda:
Anyone tried contacting this dealer for a quote?

http://www.hardfindelectronics.com/p/GH96-05176A.aspx
[Galaxy S II General] v1c70r:
I am one of those luckies users that could bought the Sony module :)
[Galaxy S II General] theunderling:
Any chance of someone uploading the SCEF02 camera firmware.

Cheers
[Galaxy S II General] dsixda:
See attached.

Has anyone dumped the Sony sensor's firmware?
[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
Seller relisted this item: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Back-Re...-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-i9100-A-/110984331037?

However if interested anyone would be better off asking first if it is still the black one they have in stock, and not the aluminium one (although I'm pretty sure it's the correct one, since they listed both items in separate ads previously)
[Galaxy S II General] perevales:
Where did you get it from?

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[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
For F sake is it really too hard to read at least the OP ?
[Galaxy S II General] perevales:
I did it, and you did not. No clear vendor information. So take it easy.

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[Galaxy S II General] dsixda:
@perevales - See post #112 right before your post #113 asking where it can be obtained. That is where you can purchase it.
[Galaxy S II General] CoinCoin88:
Aaaaand there it is. Even if the link bartekaki added two days ago is now useless, it suggested that "the seller relisted this item" and pointed to the new ad. The past two pages have just been about people asking "how to disassemble the GS2" and "where can I buy", it's really frustrating. Probably even more for the OP, who took the time to present very clearly the matter, and keep it up to date...

edit: bartekaki even updated the first (ended) eBay link with the new one, so you really have no excuse...
[Galaxy S II General] lukesan:
I ordered one a couple of weeks ago and it is on its way to Belgium now. Do you want me to keep you guys up to date?
[Galaxy S II General] hyperbolic:
Nice guide and info.

From the first day I bought my SGS2 I knew that the camera module (SCEF02) is poor quality made, thanks to your info I now know that for sure.

Though I won't buy the Sony module I will wait for SGS4 or something better, waste of money if you ask me :)
[Galaxy S II General] lukesan:
Maybe some other non related Q about the camera module.

Not sure if it is software related or firmware related but no camera app will let me change the contrast settings on mine. (still have some TEBC-28 or like stuff ...)

Is there any way to change that setting?
[Galaxy S II General] dsixda:
That depends ;) I would have benefitted from the Sony module on my last vacation when I didn't have my real camera one evening. I shot an HD video and the video kept on re-focusing/stuttering the whole time :( I later resorted to 480p mode, which shoots videos fine but is not full HD.
[Galaxy S II General] bartekaki:
of course :) write when you get it and replace it. btw - have you order it from the ebay adress from CoinCoin88 ? couple of weeks - isn't it to long ?
[Galaxy S II General] lukesan:
Bought it here http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Origina...0-/110969719539?ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123

Purchase date 22nd November and I see this on 17track.net 28-Nov-2012 The item (RT............HK) left Hong Kong for its destination on 28-Nov-2012

The seller is Sunestyles, which is probably the same. Same photos etc and also he had the metal and the plastic for sale.
[Galaxy S II General] v1c70r:
how can you track it? they send me the "same" track number and I don't know where check it out

EDIT: It's a problem of my track number, don't worry
[Galaxy S II General] lukesan:
Ok, just everyone, it's offtopic I know but, a very very nice trackingsite that works with most postal services is http://www.17track.net/
[Galaxy S II General] chokhu1585:
@Lukesan. Have you got your module and install it? What is your first impression?

Actually I also want to change camera module but the seller mentioned in above links does not ship in India. Finding another seller but still now havent found any. Pls guys. Any help from you people will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II General] dsixda:
I, too am waiting for the camera module. Mine said it was being processed for departure from HK on Dec. 6th.

Check this post for another potential seller:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34937684&postcount=108

I don't know if these guys are legit, as I have not contacted them.
[Galaxy S II General] lukesan:
I still haven't received it ... still says '28-Nov-2012 The item (RT........HK) left Hong Kong for its destination on 28-Nov-2012' which is a bit crazy.

Never knew it took an airplane almost 2 weeks to fly from HK to BE.
[Galaxy S II General] dsixda:
It's probably sitting in a low priority queue in a post office in HK while it waits to be shipped out on a plane. I've read stories where items would sometimes show that same status in HK for two weeks before they finally shipped. :crying:
[Galaxy S II General] v1c70r:
My camera module arrived today and now I don't have any issue!! :laugh:
[Galaxy S II General] lukesan:
It seems to have arrived in my country according to the webpage. Now wait for the customs .... who are as quick as in every country.

On a seperate note I ordered batteries from DX and they were sent over 2 months ago and haven't arrived yet. I emailed their support (non support that is) and got the answer that it was sent with supersaver post. Needless to say that I expected those batteries to arrive in 3 weeks time and now I had to buy them locally at a much higher price.
[Galaxy S II General] dsixda:
How are 1080p videos? Any stuttering when shooting indoors?
[Galaxy S II General] lukesan:
aha, just in time to have nice pictures of the end of days!

First couple of photos and quick videos are promising!

I guess there always was something wrong with the other module. The contrast of this one seems alot better.
[Galaxy S II General] bartekaki:
Samsung GUTS! I like it :)
[Galaxy S II General] lukesan:
As I just read this I had to try it. Way smoother than my previous module for sure.

It looks like the image is ghosting a bit but that can be because of different factors and alot less disturbing than missed fr.fr.fr.frames :)
[Galaxy S II General] dsixda:
The problem before with 1080p (and 720p to a lesser extent) was that the camera would be constantly focusing whenever there was action on the screen and it was in lower light conditions. Is that still there?
[Galaxy S II General] lukesan:
Just did a recording. Going to upload it to youtube and pm you the URL since it has some personal stuff in it.

mmm can't seem to send you a pm.

From what I can see is that it hunts for focus, like above value then back below and then inbetween correct sharp value and then keeps a lock on focus steady untill you move away from the focussed object.
[Galaxy S II General] dsixda:
Yeah that is similar behaviour as before, unfortunately. But, surely 720p doesn't do that anymore, does it? The videos in post #1 show a big improvement.
[Galaxy S II General] lukesan:
To me it looks better, more natural. Even the 1080 thing doesn't bother me since once it locks it keeps that lock .Probably you see it more since it is zoomed in more than the other modes (unfortunately).

As far as I could test I also think this one has a larger dynamic range which was really needed on mine.
[Galaxy S II General] dsixda:
Just an update on my situation.. I ordered mine in early December, and the tracking had been saying it was being held at Hong Kong for processing since Dec. 6. But today, after FIFTEEN days, it finally says it has *left* HK for its destination. But I am used to this kind of delaying, since I've ordered items from HK before and normally it takes anywhere from 1.5 weeks to 1.5 months for my order to arrive.

SO, just a warning to people (esp. in Canada) - you have to be patient. ;)
[Galaxy S II General] celiocalves:
Keep us updated about the quality of the new module ;)
[Galaxy S II General] dsixda:
Yes, I will for sure.
[Galaxy S II General] ChavitoArg:
btw we are in holidays, it could take months :p Good luck with your order

what was the code to know what camera fw im using?