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[Sprint HTC One (M7)] bpschoon:
Swapped mine out today, blur is gone. Guess it was a hardware issue
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sauprankul:
What did you tell them? That the pictures were bad? Could you upload some long-ish range pictures?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] nutttr:
This is going to sound stupid, but I've just tried this, I took a sample photo in Camera zoom fx and the stock app, then I wiped the lens with my finger (thinking the lens might be dirty as the pictures looked pretty average)... Then took another set, which also turned out pretty average...

I then wiped the lens (which looked clean to the naked eye!) with a cloth and the difference is amazing. I took about 10 photos before and they were all pretty average (test shots!) And I took 2 after in the exact same position, lighting and focus, but the contrast is much much better, focus is 100% spot on now and the picture no longer has a "haze"....

Is it possible that a film is building up on the lens that isn't visible to the naked eye?

I'm running ARHD 10.0 too, FYI. Can anyone else try wiping the lens with a cotton cloth and then taking a before/after too? I'm shocked at the difference!!
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] krazyflipj:
My camera takes blurry photos as well and doesn't focus
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] krazyflipj:
How much do you guys think it will cost to fix the camera? Bought the phone from Radio Shack without insurance.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] raptoro07:
If it is truly a defect then the One year manufacturer warranty should take care of manufacturer defects.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] krazyflipj:
So radio shack will determine that or do I have to go somewhere else?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] raptoro07:
Radioshack/HTC
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] krazyflipj:
Radio Shack didn't do shiyt and I'm impatient so went to sprint and they are ordering me a refurbished or new phone for $50. Hopefully it doesn't take too long
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] mxl180:
Taken from Bruno mars concert.

No issues with my camera.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] krazyflipj:
Finally got my replacement . paid $50 and lucky to get a new one instead of a refurbished one
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sauprankul:
Did you ask HTC? They can't charge you for a warranty replacement.

EDIT: Oh, you went with Sprint...

And I think this camera has a problem with long range focusing

Here's me trying to focus on the open garage:

Here's me focusing on the minivan:
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] valecc:
I found finally someone with the same problem .... I have got htc one european version .. What I've noticed that the pictures taken from far distance are blur usually on right side of the picture.

I'm just about to send the phone back.. It's probably a hardware problem...
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] valecc:
There is an example...
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] celder187:
Anyone compared the Google edition camera with stock, the .apk has been released here are one pic from each, I can't really tell the difference myself. First one is stock, second is Google edition.

Sent from my jacked HTC One!!
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] raptoro07:
The difference is subtle but to me the stock camera one is brighter and has better colors. This is most likely due to better software implementation in the stock camera app.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] naturecannon:
First much better and Shows how the HTC shines in lower lighting.

Thanks for the comparison pics.

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[Sprint HTC One (M7)] CasseTrop:
HTC told me there's no issue at all with the camera, that this is normal.

So to HTC I say MOD EDIT: WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE, REFER TO FORUM RULES PLEASE. Selling all my HTC devices and getting a S4 in a few minutes.

I hope HTC goes bankrupt ASAP
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] CasseTrop:
I sent this to HTC today.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] jcazes:
There was a huge thread on this blurriness issue in the international HTC One thread, but there were too many flamewars and it was shut down. Probably for the best, given all of the people with working cameras that could not fathom that other people with the same phone could have any sort of hardware deficiency, and the other sheep posting messages like "it's just a phone get over it".

Anyway, for some PRODUCTIVE posting, here is definitive proof some HTC Ones have trouble focusing to infinity. In this video you can clearly see the camera hit a correct focal point on the ground, but then revert back to being out of focus. This is essentially what is happening when taking a picture and why our pictures are blurry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6WmPsMhp5I

When I return to the US I'm going to show this to HTC, and if they still refuse to replace my device or fix this I'm going to sell this thing and get an S4.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] CasseTrop:
That's what I did, go away HTC you suck.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sruf:
i got my htc one last week and took a few pictures outside...

most of the time the left side is kinda blurry, though i have used autofocus and standard-settings in stock camera app.

here's an example:

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just compare the left side of the truck to the right side...

so what do you think! is it really a hardware problem and should i exchange my phone at HTC?

or could it be a software-related problem...then i would wait for a patch from HTC.

any help appreciated.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] thicklizard:
I noticed when my pics seemed grainy, I would clean the outer lens and they would be perfect.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sruf:
thank you for your input. i have exchanged my samsung galaxy s2 to the htc one and just wondered why this never happened to me with my previous phone...
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Lancerz:
Well damn, was planning on picking up a HTC One and giving my girl my S3 but after reading this I'm not sure lol.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] naturecannon:
No blur here. Just the grain after zooming beyond 40-50%. Disappointed with the zoom.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sauprankul:
4MP is 4MP.

However, I agree that HTC was a little nondescriptive of the tradeoffs people make when they use the Ultrapixel camera.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Lancerz:
Well I picked up a HTC One yesterday and I haven't had any blurry pictures so far. They have actually been great, gonna take some more when I head out today so I'll post a pic.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] valecc:
It's hardware problem, I had the exact same issue... Do not try to send it for repair... They most likely will,, not find that issue,,.. if you have insurance ask for the phone switch.. I did and now all good no more blurry pictures
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Lancerz:
This is a pic a snapped at work today.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] slavez:
Same problem. The right side of picture unfocused. Lens glass absolutely clean. I think this is hardware problem ((.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] valecc:
This is what im talking about

And its every time on the right side... Got replaced now and it's working like a charm..:)
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Lancerz:
Ah, I see. Maybe a bad batch of phones went out because I haven't seen any reviews where the pictures are blurry on the right side. But I see in this thread that people are having issues. By the way did you get a silver or black One?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] valecc:
This are photos from my new HTC one replacement (silver version) as you can see.... Nice and crisp ;)
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] CarbolDroid:
So is the consensus supporting a hardware issue? I'm getting blurry as well. I do have insurance but will sprint replace for a camera issue? What do I tell them?

I'm running viper rom right now, so I'm assuming I'll have to flash back to stock *sigh* this is quite annoying.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] krazyflipj:
I didn't have insurance but I paid $50 for a replacement. I got lucky and they sent me a new phone instead of a refurb but my phone wasnt focusing at all. I posted an image earlier in this thread (Post 53) if you wanna see
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] defjef123:
I have the same issue with blurry pics I took it in to the Sprint store and they're getting me a new phone
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] ED2O9:
I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one taking issue with the poor image quality of this phone. I use the camera a lot, so it was a major consideration when buying and I don't recall seeing any reviews mentioning the lack of focus. I've attached two pictures. The one of the car was taken today in bright daylight with the HTC. The one of the ice sculpture was taken over 13 years ago with a Nikon 880 3.2MP. Digital photography was still in it's infancy, but the image quality and sharpness still blows the doors off the 4 "ultra-pixel" shooter. I was convinced that it was a defective camera, but the manager at the Sprint store insisted that there was nothing wrong with it and I simply needed to adjust all of the setting prior to taking a picture if I expected better results. My prior phone was a HTC Evo 4G LTE, and it took stellar pics on the default settings.

I can still return the phone within the next 10 days, but I haven't seen much to make me thing that a replacement will be any better.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Owdy:
Yes http://janoloferiksson.fi/htc-one-has-terrible-camera/
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] roflhorse:
I had that issue and was unsure what the problem was. I returned it due to a dead pixel and the one I have now focuses fine. I agree that it's a hardware problem.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] notoriousroc1:
Possible Solution

This occurred to my 3-week old HTC One after going for a ride on my motorcycle. I assume the vibrations did something to the lens but it was in no way shape or form abused while sitting in my pocket. I've ridden with many phones in the past and never experienced anything like this.

Anyway, XDA-Developers member IINexusII seems to have a workaround. It worked for me. Basically by just smacking the camera gently, my lens was back to normal.

His post on that can be found here .

It's been okay since last night after doing that. I'm curious to see when the issue will reappear too. Seems like HTC didn't do well with the camera between this issue and the lens plastic cover cracking issue too.

If I put my ear to the lens (with the camera active) and move the phone's angle around a bit, I can hear a clicking upon every move. Is that the OIS compensating for movement?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] P_M_G:
For the first time since I got the ONE on launch I'm disappointed. I've loved the battery life, the sound from the speakers, the smoothness and speed even with Sense, even BlinkFeed is starting to grow on me.

But after last night, I'm in a quandry. Took my daughter to see Taylor Swift and found myself missing out on the ability to take any pictures or video worth a damn. EVERY picture I took looked like a giant blob of white whether I was zoomed in or out. The areas surrounding the stage looked like crap but if they were dark, looked ok. Anywhere a spotlight was shining or lights were flashing was a disaster. Top it off with a seemingly complete inability to focus on any one area more than 10 feet away and I'm left with a miserable time of watching the mom in front of us videoing with her iPhone clear as day and her friend doing the same with an S3 or S4 next to her.

I'm guessing there's no way to decrease the light sensitivity in situations like this, but it's a really downer to be unable to take a decent snap at a concert. I had similar focus and grain issues at a Cult concert a few weeks back and there I was less than 50 feet from the stage.

IMO this is a total FAIL on the part of HTC sacrificing overall quality for a perceived improvement in a single photo situation (low-light up close).

If there is a way to make this a usable camera in situations like concerts - I'm all ears.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] lukester01:
returned one like that

I just got the HTC One on Verizon. On release day. Took it home and started testing. Nearly every photo was blurry due to poor focus. I even did a head to head with my old HTC Rezound. Rezound kicked the crap out of it in every shot. Flash, no flash, didn't matter, the HTC One was garbage. I returned today and the Verizon lady tested it, and the first shot she took was out of focus, second was good, third out of focus. So she took it back. She asked if I wanted to exchange, I said no. I'll never purchase HTC again. Even with the Rezound, quality control was an issue. My wife's had to go back new with a really quiet speaker. Then after 6 months her charging port broke. Bye HTC. You cost me so much time (and money! 3 hours off work for this mess @ $35/hour!).

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[Sprint HTC One (M7)] budde2:
I'm sorry to hear the problemswith the camera I just got my one a few days ago and I have not been in many different scenarios for pics but the low light has been good so far
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] notoriousroc1:
I've tried this more and more since my post, and it doesn't seem to work consistently enough to be a good workaround.

To all of you folks with perfectly fine HTC One cameras: when in camera mode and you put the phone near your ear and flip it upside down and back again, can you hear a low click sound? Kind of like something moving around when the phone moves? I hear this on mine with a bad camera.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] notoriousroc1:
My patience is wearing thin with this issue. I called HTC Support and they told me that it's a known issue and is in progress, though they can't tell me if it's a hardware or software issue.

I encourage everyone here to call their Support line and make them note your complaint, the number for the U.S. line is 1-866-449-8358

I've also posted on the HTC USA Facebook page about my issue, though I won't be surprised if my comments get deleted. That page is at facebook dot com /htcusa (Can't post links yet, sorry!)
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] raptoro07:
I thought I read that this is most likely a software issues since AOSP ROMs and GE ROMs don't show the same issue. Maybe then, a fix is coming in the upcoming 4.3 release?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] spursdude:
The reason it looks overexposed may be because the camera tries to get the proper exposure for the entire picture but most of a scene in a concert, especially if you're a ways back, is dark. So the things under the spotlight will be way too bright in the picture.

You can adjust the exposure compensation on the phone by going to the 3-dot settings, then Image Adjustments, and then dial down the Exposure value to -1 or -2.

The focus issue is separate and I know some people in this thread have been having issues with that but hopefully this helps for the exposure at least.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] idonthavetimeforthis:
I don't think so. I have camera focus problems right now on my stock 4.1.2 rom, but I had the same problem back when I had flashed a GE rom as well as ARHD on 4.2.2
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] FourPointedFreak:
Everywhere else that I have read - the camera itself is just not what its cracked up to be. It's not a defect in a particular device, it's the camera itself.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] davidcv5:
Can't take a descent photo at night

Wether I'm at a bar, or at the beach at night, I just can't get any descent photo, they are all out of focus, and the camera takes forever trying to focus and take the picture.

I see that most concerns here are because whatever is on the center of the photo looks fine but the rest looks blurry, well, in my case, at night, with default settings, running stock sense 5, on tmobile version, my camera just doesn't work.

Before this htc, I had an Epic 4G Touch (the Galaxy S2) with sprint and that camera was the best... but now, this is a terrible dissapointment, I'm Just waiting for my 6th month with JUMP to get rid of this lame phone.

If anybody have an advise about this, please let me know... this is the only thing that is making me want to throw the phone under the bus.

Thank you.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] meynguy:
COuld you explain, how this could be done, for someone, without any flashing experience? or point me in the right direction.....
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] upowersystems:
Blurry Unfocused photos

My One is also brand new. I have experienced the same issue. Even from 3 feet away unable to get a clear shot. Seems like you really have to have a stable hand, the subject can't move AT ALL and you need to wait until the focus sets. I am trying multiple camera downloads from the market. I believe the issue is software. Will post the results

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Try downloading a different camera app. I think its the software. There are many apps available. They have apps that make the background blurry at different levels on purpose this is why I think its the stock software causing the problem.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Demo3827:
My HTC one Camera photos

so far i have no problem with my camera the photos are great and for 4 Mp they are the right size
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] basschica:
Same issue here, replacement phone fixed it

I just thought I'd share 2 pics I took before I send my old camera back. I noticed the issue right away when I got my phone in August and I thought it was me or something on the lens etc and didn't get around to looking into it until it was too late for a 30 day return. So then I contacted HTC via e-mail support...completely useless. I said I reset it to defaults on the camera app and used different 3rd party ones with the same result. After a month the guy said I needed a software update. Um, not everyone has the issue, so it's not software! I contacted wirefly and they said to try working with Verizon since they can do the HTC warranty exchanges too...which I didn't know that, so whew! I contacted Verizon and the guy was super helpful and didn't make me go through anything I already did, so I just had to do the phone reset (standard troubleshooting, so I was fine with it) and he processed the exchange after we verified that. Here's a pic from my old phone and new phone. The old one looks like it's some artsy blurry cool tone instagram pic. New phone is normal.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Burkettacb:
Hey guys. Okay, so after troubleshooting everything I could to fix this purple haze issue coupled with focus issues. I started reading all sorts of different HTC phones similar problems. The only thing I found was the strangest thing I've and I'm sure most of you have heard was a potential fix; was pressing the camera downward with even pressure all around the bezel and you hear tiny clicks. I have completely eliminated all hazeyness and auto focus issues in literally 30 seconds. The first picture is the same parking lot, same lighting. Different scenery. And this worked. My buddies HTC wouldn't focus on an object even within a couple feet. Doing this fixed his issues instantly. Just my two cents. Take it for what it's worth
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] FlowingAway:
Huh really? Where do you press?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Burkettacb:
With your finger press lightly on the camera lense itself. I did it lightly around the the edges until I felt it shift slightly downward and a tiny lip was felt around the bezel. This will push the camera down onto the board
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] No thanx:
Has anyone else tried this nonsense? Sounds like B.S. to me
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] khandelwalsiddharth:
hi just wanted to know .. images are quite blurry.

is my ois not working ?? should i replace my camera ???

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[Sprint HTC One (M7)] fujisan582:
HTC ONE poor focus, but only 4ft and beyond!

After a month of frustration with my blurry camera, here's my story. Hope it helps a few out there.

I had a weird problem with my HTC one camera: close up shots were perfect but anything more than 4 feet away was blurred or out of focus. I've had my One for 6 months and the camera worked fine for 5 months. I have tried everything to fix this by searching XDA and other forums, doing a factory reset, installing different camera apps, upgrading to Android KitKat... problem would not go away. Here's how bad it got:

I decided to bite the bullet and get the camera replaced. I bought a dev edition in the US, and HTC Canada offered to cover it under warranty, but it would take 3-4 weeks for the repair. What? Thanks but no thanks. Then I called the company doing repairs in Canada for telus, Futurerel, they did not want anything to do with individual customers (they only deal with carriers), and wanted $150 to fix the camera.

So I searched the local ads and found a shop that offered to replace the camera for 75$. I asked him to order the camera and a week later he replaced it. Problem went away, so it really was a hardware problem.

A word of caution here:

the guy replaced the camera but damaged my phone: he scratched the top speaker grille and could not put the screen back into place correctly close to the volume button. That ended up damaging the screen a little (have a couple of dead purple pixels now. Needless to say that I was really pissed off. He ended up being able to put back the screen in place and said this was a pain in the butt phone to fix. I found out that the top speaker cover sells for $8 on etradesupply dot com and the camera sells for only $28... So make sure you deal with a qualified tech to fix your phone.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Kevin K:
The camera blows a big one trying to take pictures at a concert. It cant adjust at all, I went into all the settings trying to get it to somewhat focus. I thought this phone was to have a good camera? It has real bad issues with bright lights . My GS3 takes much better pics in that setting. Anyone else have problems?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] bukmba:
As crazy this sounds, in fact it does work.

I just got a customers HTC One in which we sold him a month back with the same camera issues.

And following the above suggestion did solve the issue.

It means however, that there is a manufacturing problem with the device.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Wyley87:
I had a similar problem with my wife's white htc. Took it back to the sprint store and they exchanged it. Problem solved.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Owdy:
Same here.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] MultiLockOn:
I have my One insured through best buy, my first one I dropped in the pool and I'll take blame for that. However the following 8 refurbished ones they gave me all had either horrible purple tint or they wouldn't focus. Except one where the letters fell out of the back. It wasn't until my 10th one that I got one with a functioning camera. This is my first HTC phone coming from sammy and most likely my last
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] indy1811:
That's surely some kind of record! 10 replacement phones? Didn't BestBuy offer to change to a different model?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] bhirawa:
Hi,

I have looked up all postings here and seems that all postings say that no problems at all with Jabra BT250 for O2XDA. Well, I have a problem, I just bought Jabra BT250 and tried to bond with my XDA but did not work and my XDA could not recognise the headset. I tried to connect my XDA II with other blue tooth device and it did work. I checked the headset with other phone and it worked as well. I am really puzzled.

Thanks,

Herman
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] mitchellgunn:
This may sound obvious but do you have the bluetooth headset mode enabled on your today menu?

I had the same problem and realised that it was quite simply a case of activating bluetooth headset via today screen
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] bhirawa:
Yes, I did turn the bluetooth headset on

But everytime I tried to bond the XDA to the Jabra, the XDA could not find any bluetooth devices
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] bhirawa:
Thanks guys,

Problem solved, I upgrade my ROM to 1.72. and it is working now.

Cheers,

Herman
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sirkula:
I have been searching and searching but I couldn't find it so I'm asking if someone could make this MOD for stocked odexed LSS...just hold back button to kill app nothing more nothing less :) ....Thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] pinkfloyd3:
i finded ! but battery drain and ...

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link

http://d-h.st/xwW
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sirkula:
Are you sure that this MOD is reason for you battery drain issue? And are you sure this will work on stock odexed, 'cuz I was told it wouldn't? ...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sirkula:
I also found this in NeatRom thread...but nobody has confirmed will it work on stock LSS odexed...

http://d-h.st/uxR