yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Vibrant Android Development] kuraiShin:
Nice, I just placed my order. Going to be installing it on mine and my partners phone since this is great news.
[Vibrant Android Development] Daddy_617:
Idthetarget thanks for the info I think I'm going to do a combination of both paint remover and fiber glass pen.
[Vibrant Android Development] danr238:
The tear down is pretty simple.....just gotta go for it when you're removing the back plastic case. I was kind of nervous about breaking any clips, but it's on their pretty snug. When placing the chip for the camera back on the pins it has a rougher than expected snap to it. Just line up your pins and give it a firm push. Last suggestions when putting it back together (because this took me a few minutes to figure out) is if you drop a little rubber cylinder the thing goes just below and to the right of the sim card after the back plastic case goes on (there's a little hole it fits in at least I hope this is where it goes lol). All and all it was pretty simple to take apart and remove the camera itself. Now if I only had a camera with a FFC to replace it with lol. I will probably order one in a couple weeks (money is tight and hopefully they don't all sell out), but if anyone is looking to purchase one now I will split the cost when it arrives. I live in Savannah GA, but I don't care where it's coming from as long as it's in the states. PM me if you're buying one and looking for someone to purchase the second when it comes it.
[Vibrant Android Development] terminatorxman:
Just Ordered the Cameras, any one for halvsies???

Any one interested in picking up my second camera let me know.

Pm me ASAP!

Came up to $42

so thats $21 bucks plus whatever it costs to ship it to you.

I got paypal so lets do dis.

EDIT: THIS HAS BEEN ORDERED AND PAID FOR FROM THE LINK IN THE OP... PM SOON AS POSSIBLE TO RESERVE THE SECOND CAMERA or EMAIL ME eguardadojr at gmail dot com.

MAn I hope I dont kill my phone!! During this MOD... MY wife already Jinxed it when she brought up my teardown of my G1 screen replacement , It did not go well!
[Vibrant Android Development] Master™:
I'll do this when I get my next paycheck && I have a little more guts :D (Or maybe when there is a better guide)
[Vibrant Android Development] danr238:
Accidental post
[Vibrant Android Development] huasamaya:
"TANGO" a new app for video calling, for Android and Iphone

http://tinyurl.com/37yfgl2

i hope this are good news.
[Vibrant Android Development] NikolaiT:
Could Someone please post a (Very) Detailed guide either on here or some DIY Site, with information detailing the exact process on how to not snap the power button ? I understand everything clearly except for Step 3,4 (Are "Snap-on assemblies like ribbon cables and such?), and Step 6 "(How would one not snap the connection to the power button and also how would one move the board to the side "slightly" without damaging other parts?)
[Vibrant Android Development] tnimoruen:
I'm in New Haven, CT. Is there anyone around the area that wants to team up to buy the cameras? I don't mind ordering them. It's ok if you are not in the area also. In that case, it would be $21 + shipping to you. Someone let me know ASAP so I can place the order. Let's get this going :D
[Vibrant Android Development] huasamaya:
"TANGO" a new app for video calling, for Android and Iphone

http://tinyurl.com/37yfgl2

i hope these are good news.

Sent
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
Here you go bro..

http://www.careace.net/2010/06/09/disassembly-of-the-samsung-galaxy-s/

I used this.
[Vibrant Android Development] Intel_x:
THe waiting game

i put in a order for these bad boys today now i have to wait will post back as soon as i receive them and install it.
[Vibrant Android Development] blkbltwrestler:
seriously if someone could post a video that would be amazing!
[Vibrant Android Development] almyz125:
Ill make a video guide once my camera arrives :)
[Vibrant Android Development] blkbltwrestler:
that would be amazing!
[Vibrant Android Development] SamsungVibrant:
The Vibrant supports At&t's 1900 3G band, but not the 850 3G. So if you are in an area that is At&t 850 3G you won't get 3G on the Vibrant.

Now, unless I'm wrong. lol
[Vibrant Android Development] cowppl:
What would people recommend. A fiberglass brush pen or using paint thinner to clear the view for the camera? If its a fiberglass brush pen, any particular brand you can recommend? I don't want to buy something that will ruin scratch my phone. A link would be nice

Also, anybody willing to go half and half on the camera? I am in California and if anyone already bought it, we can deal. PM me
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
There is a tear down video in the op. If you need a video of removing paint from the spot in the photo, then you are going to have to wait a bit. Sounds like every one just ordered their cameras. They ship usps ground, 5-7 days, time depends on how far from texas you are.

I unfortunately cannot make a video since I already removed the paint.
[Vibrant Android Development] backward0:
Finally a good reason to live in Texas! cant wait to do this. ordered mine yesterday.

Siirial

i havent opened my vibrant to check this out but is it posibble to make the hole with the "mobo" in place? or should i mark it with a sharpie or something and then remove the mb? from the pics in the op it seems like i could remove the paint in this manner( or is there something im missing?) i just want to make sure i get my alignment correct. thanks for all your hard work i have been following this one closely. im impressed
[Vibrant Android Development] terminatorxman:
Does any one know?? If some roms do not support FFC, will rear always work

Does any one know?? If some roms do not support FFC, will rear always work.

I mean if bionix/Frankin Twiz/ CM6 never supports FFC and I load it will the Rear Facing Camera still work or do I have to open it and put in the RFC again.

Just want to know if the new camera is universal RFC.

Can any one confirm this.
[Vibrant Android Development] Krnla:
It will still work, read the OP
[Vibrant Android Development] cobra85ec:
I know there was something missing from my phone.. LOL I order my cam.. n e 1 in NYC wanna split cost let me know
[Vibrant Android Development] GameOver69:
On a scale from 1 - 10 (1 being the easist, 10 the hardest), how hard is this to do. I am very interested. Im concerned with moving the paint so the camera can actually see out.

Regards,
[Vibrant Android Development] kazantip1288:
would be better to add this camera in htc hd2. can somebody can do this or is it impossible?
[Vibrant Android Development] junkdruggler:
Yeah just follow the directions.. Make sure to flash eugenes froyo rom first tho..
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
Not possible the part and the rom are SGS only
[Vibrant Android Development] bert269:
Anybody wants the second camera?

Placed my camera order yesterday. And should receive it in a few days..

...going for.......$20 + Shipping

Got paypal if your interested. Just pm me.

Thanks

SOLD !
[Vibrant Android Development] rakeshchn:
Just sent you a pm
[Vibrant Android Development] ttabbal:
If anyone wants to sell an extra, preferably near Utah, PM me. I'd like to check it out. :)
[Vibrant Android Development] fred8785:
Yeah if anyone wants to sell an extra camera preferable near southern california, or wants to go in on one hit me up
[Vibrant Android Development] outllaw:
This is a loooooong shot, but anyone in france wanna go 50-50?
[Vibrant Android Development] cdchris12:
I'm interested. Anyone near Iowa or Tennessee want to send me their second camera? I have Paypal. Thanks!
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
You really won't need to mark anything. Its pretty self explanatory once you get it opened up. Its going to be hard to actually screw something up unless you twist one of the ribbon connections... They are flexible and have a lot of play, but only in one direction. Its flat like a piece of paper. Just move the board in a direction that basically rolls the cable like a newspaper.
[Vibrant Android Development] aaronkt:
wonder if HD2 users could take/use the camera from the EVO?
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
The ribbon cables are flexible. They are flat. Just move the board in a direction that the cable rolls. It will break only if you twist it.

Each component snaps on to each other with a quick connect ribbon. It I'd just like any other cable that connects two devices.

You can move they board slightly because the ppower button is permanently fixed to the main board. But it is connected with a flex cable. Just turn the board clockwise with its center point of rotation at the power buttons location.

You will be fine. I have faith in you... Just look at the tear down video and follow their lead.
[Vibrant Android Development] yincrash:
is it possible to do this without a custom rom? maybe with just root access?
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
well so far it is only available on Froyo.

So that means you would have to install a different ROM ;)

:p
[Vibrant Android Development] yincrash:
i9000 doesn't have froyo but has a ffc, so why is that required for this?
[Vibrant Android Development] NikolaiT:
If anyone has any questions about what is what on the Camera Module:
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
it hasn't been developed for 2.1 ROMs on the Vibrant.

last time i checked, this mod was for the Vibrant.

now you are welcome to develop a solution for 2.1 ROMs.

If you don't like the answers you are getting, either be quiet and wait for something; or start developing a solution.

Eugene said he is going to work on a 2.1 solution further down the road.

You need to learn to read, and then ask questions.

everything you said has been covered before.
[Vibrant Android Development] NikolaiT:
Thank You. Also, great find. Perhaps we can drill a hole through the casing to let the Camera Flash be usable? (Or does the I9k lack a camera flash as well? I haven't looked into it)

Another thing, is putting the chip that connects the camera module to the main board as simple as snapping it into place? It seems that way but im just maiking sure.
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
i9000 doesn't have a flash either :(
[Vibrant Android Development] yincrash:
there is no need to be hostile.

this is adding the camera module from the i9000 and presumably the camera data from the i9000 rom to the sgh-t959. is there something specific in eugene's 2.2 rom that isn't in the stock vibrant rom?

if that's something that i missed in this thread, i apologize. any and all info is helpful and if i can contribute in a solution for the stock roms, i'd love to help.
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
I apologize for coming out so hostile

It appears to have something to do with the kernel too.

:confused: :( :o
[Vibrant Android Development] yincrash:
probably a separate kernel module for the ffc? i will try downloading the source from samsung's open source site and poke around a bit this weekend.
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
The ffc requires a driver for it. The only driver we have at the moment is from the i9k 2.2 rom. In order to use it, you must be running 2.2.

There are a couple 2.2 roms floating around. The one I confirmed is eugenes froyo. All froyo rings so far are incomplete. The developers working on them have a lot of projects on their plate, as well as a life. Eugene has a baby, and I am about to move 2600 miles across the country.

As eugene already stated, when he'd gets his camera swapped out, he will work on a 2.1 solution. He is working on a new FT4, so it will probably come after that is out, and the ffc is installed, and he had time to make it work with 2.1.

The i9k may have a 2.1 dump available, but it takes more than just flashing an i9k rom onto the vibrant. You have to make each thing work with vibrant specific hardware, etc.
[Vibrant Android Development] NelsonDuong:
For step 7

7. Using your method of choice (paint remover chemical or fiber glass pen), remove the paint inside the circle molding where the FFC mounts to.

How difficult is it to get only that circle?
[Vibrant Android Development] darksandz93:
hey siirial I couldn't help but notice that the water indicator underneath the battery contacts was red....how did that happen?
[Vibrant Android Development] NoDataFound:
Just grabbed the camera. Should be a fun project!
[Vibrant Android Development] Sparks21686:
i'm thinking about doing this for the wife and i, but i don't know if this will mess with my Fascinate's RFC and LED flash
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
this is a Mod for the Vibrant. ;)

the fascinate is totally different that the i9000 or US Vibrant.

:(
[Vibrant Android Development] nasman1993:
Siirial you're a God-King.

I can't wait to try this out.
[Vibrant Android Development] trashcan:
You bought the phone used or new? if it's new, it's probaby when you work on the phone and there's moisture on your hand that accidently touches the water indicator.. you may able to find some of those on ebay then cut and tape it back to the same spot.:D
[Vibrant Android Development] infinityv:
The linked site caring the camera is now requiring a minimum order of three units. Anyone know if another dealer?
[Vibrant Android Development] darksandz93:
wtf three now?!?! goddamnit those bastards......
[Vibrant Android Development] mustang_52:
anybody with a spare camera willing to sell? they now require three as a minimum.
[Vibrant Android Development] Qwijib0:
camera group buy

I would be willing to order 3 and ship out 2 via USPS priority mail at a cost of $30 shipped per camera (it's $20 shipped per camera for me to get them, then another $6 priority mail + delivery confirm plus my time). I would want to be paypaled up front (their dispute resolution favors the money sender so there's your insurance). The shipping from GPD says 5-10 days, then priority is 2-3, so you're looking at a 7-13 day window. I would update any parties involved when I got them in so you know when to expect mail.

if interested, email me [got my two, thanks guys!]

if I hear from 2 people I'll let them both know and we can get this thing going...
[Vibrant Android Development] darksandz93:
Orange county anyone???
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
Its simple. The molding is already in a circle
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
Knocked a glass of water on it when the alarm went off one morning.
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
Orange county where? There are orange counties every where
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
I was worried about that happening. That is why I was trying to keep the source quiet until I finished talking to them to try and work a deal out.

They are a wholesale supply businesses, interested in selling volume, 1000+. We are lucky to be getting them like this. At current, they are the only vendor with them even offered. GPD gets to call the shots here.

Selling individual units cost a lot more to sell, as apposed to selling the same amount of units at once to one party.
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
man... by the time i get the money to buy, they are gonna require 10 minimum.

:(

By the RED text they added on the page, i bet a lot of n00bs started asking the supplier a bunch of questions..

UGH, y can't people read..
[Vibrant Android Development] eweo911:
Well, I just ordered the three minimum. I will let you guys know when I get mine as I will have two extra as well.
[Vibrant Android Development] MINUS Stl:
Great......now to find 2 buyers for when I order mine. Hell, I may just set up a group buy.
[Vibrant Android Development] infinityv:
Your findings where posted up on LifeHacker today so I'm sure that posting really stimulated the interest of many people who don't normally follow XDA. I guess somethings can't be helped. :p
[Vibrant Android Development] spigatelli:
I placed my order as soon as this info hit phandroid this morning. I didnt want the price to go up. My plan was to wait a few weeks. Oh well.
[Vibrant Android Development] darksandz93:
Orange County, CA......im located in Westminster......anyone?
[Vibrant Android Development] mustang_52:
i'll put money up for one if someone needs a buyer. let me know.
[Vibrant Android Development] ITABruto:
Somebody should start offering a service :D
[Vibrant Android Development] bbm21:
ill buy one from someone also if anyone needs a buyer
[Vibrant Android Development] bbm21:
im in california too
[Vibrant Android Development] jassinx:
ill buy one

im in WI, illl buy an extra from someone...
[Vibrant Android Development] joshthewaster:
Ooo...so glad I got on this early but still hope that everyone can get one. The more that have them the better for development and support.
[Vibrant Android Development] pittphan:
I need one too. I'm in philly... DM me to set it up.
[Vibrant Android Development] splat matt:
Want 2 FFC

I need two FFC if anyone wants to sell them. I'm in Ohio.

PM me
[Vibrant Android Development] Master™:
Why don't you just buy them from that site?
[Vibrant Android Development] splat matt:
Because I don't need three and it might save someone else some money. Why do you care?
[Vibrant Android Development] HorsexD:
Ohh

So This Doesnt Work for the Fascinate?
[Vibrant Android Development] watermonkey:
Wtb 1

I'll buy an extra from somebody, I'm in bellingham, wa. pm me
[Vibrant Android Development] smtzy:
I'm also in Westminster. I'm in for one. Let me know how you want to organize it.
[Vibrant Android Development] HorsexD:
So Has anyone tried to do this on The Samsung Fascinate? or is it not possible atm?
[Vibrant Android Development] JoeSkeen:
Double post, can't delete. :(
[Vibrant Android Development] JoeSkeen:
He wasn't being a wise-ass. The minimum order was two before, hence all the people posting buying "buddy," not "buddies." That stinks that they upped it to three... :/
[Vibrant Android Development] Elasticevan:
would i need my Samsung Vibrant to be rooted???
[Vibrant Android Development] mr2t32:
I'm not too far from oc, I'll take two if you are planning to order. Let me know how you want to set this up.
[Vibrant Android Development] gstboi04:
Seems like a pretty easy mod. Great Job OP. Im in Bay Area Cali if anyone wants to sell me one!
[Vibrant Android Development] cowppl:
I am in Fresno, California. Anybody got an extra camera they want to sell? PM me :D
[Vibrant Android Development] cobra85ec:
Yes u do.. and also a custom rom 2.2. Read the 1st post
[Vibrant Android Development] wendellc:
I'm in for a camera also if someone wants to do a group buy. Thanks! Looks simple enough, no soldering.
[Vibrant Android Development] sleepy222:
I'm also in OC and would be in for 1.
[Vibrant Android Development] krazedhunter:
I'm in Los Angeles if anyone is willing to sell me one without paypal. I'm currently having issues with my account. I can drive anywhere in the neighboring cities though.
[Vibrant Android Development] Persanity:
Hello, I am in Waterbury Connecticut, I'd like to go in with somebody to buy a camera since I only need one. Feel free to PM me.
[Vibrant Android Development] _Donovan_:
I am in as well. Just let me know when people want to do this.
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
Ill say if you havent ordered already dont. 3 is too much just wait until we confirm fring is working
[Vibrant Android Development] Intel_x:
Other roms

Can the drivers be install in other rom. I think of all the phones i owned this is the only phone in my history to add hardware other than a battery this is f1ng cool.
[Vibrant Android Development] _Donovan_:
Never mind, I am just going to go ahead and order 3. If there is anyone close to 21005 in Maryland that wants one just let me know.
[Vibrant Android Development] Intel_x:
Learn how to read before you talk

Look It work i have already mine

any one in florida orlando ocoee windermere lmk i will have an extra one pm me
[Vibrant Android Development] c0wb0ycliche:
I'd like to buy a camera as well if anyone has a second or third.
[Vibrant Android Development] sfsilicon:
I've ordered 3 cameras, so I have 2 for sale. I'm located in the San Francisco Bay Area and I paid ~$60 shipped to get the cameras. It will take 5-12 business days to receive the cameras not including holidays or weekends. I'll commit to send out the cameras the following business day via Priority Mail.

I'm asking for $27 per camera shipped (usps priority) via Paypal. I'm located in the San Francisco Bay Area and will prioritize interested person from CA. PM if your interested and I'll send you my PayPal details. If you don't use a Paypal CC I'll refund you the fees (~$1).

UPDATE

: Sorry folks, both cameras have been sold. Cameras are going to bdveteran18 and gstboi04.
[Vibrant Android Development] NikolaiT:
Why wouldn't it work? One of my (real life) friends did this and Tango works perfectly for him, so I'd guess fring would as well. Its not "too much work" either, its as simple as taking the case off, unscrewing the internal case then peeling the internal case off with.a credit card or etc. then using paint remover, waiting 5min, snapping off the camera module and snapping the one.with the FFC back onto the main board.
[Vibrant Android Development] gstboi04:
ill take one, im in San leandro. Pm me your info. Thanks
[Vibrant Android Development] jamez243:
Yeah I ordered the cameras, already cleaned off the black paint just waiting for part... I'm wondering like the others, is there any way this can work in the default ROM if I root and push the file? I noticed QIK is available for EVO on the marketplace (I'm guessing it has support for FFC)

If not I may just have my camera ready for when Samsung releases 2.2 update and someone customizes that. :)

Thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] Dugorf:
Ok guys hope no one bashes me for being a noob but do I have to take the whole chip out to clean off the spot for the camera not sure how comfortable I feel doing that or can it be done with just taking out the screws and taking the back plate off.
[Vibrant Android Development] raerae28:
Anyone in GA ordered yet, or neighboring states. I am down for one.
[Vibrant Android Development] metalfan78:
Anyone in or near denver want to go in on this with me? Or email me if you want to sell and ship an extra one. Kwmetalfan@gmail.com

Bionix 1.4 beta
[Vibrant Android Development] memorito:
Read the whole thread. If most of us can read this thread on our phones you can certainly skim through for your answer. After that we will be happy to discuss all the questions that will come up.

Mobility... www.MemosWorld.com
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
This buddy system looks like a joke. I am looking into drop shipping individual purchases through amazon. But this means I would need to commit my own money to order the initial batch. Everyone looking for a camera, pm me so I can gauge how many I would need to order.

I'll add this to the op shortly.

Cost will be slightly higher due to amazon fees. Probably will be about 30 bucks each.

I'll collect pms and have to make a couple phone calls on monday and get back to you all when I know more.
[Vibrant Android Development] shocking4life:
Wow cant wait till a mod like this is available for the Samsung Fascinate.
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
Doubt it ever will be, you don't have the room for a ffc inside.
[Vibrant Android Development] Intel_x:
Paint

i cant get the paint remove with the fiber glass pen i try nail polish that either im gonna hit walmart buy goo gone will post back soon see how that works recommend to to this before you get the camara you know how we gonna get when we get the camara gets here want to instal it and then the paint takes forever to be remove.

Got it took forever with nail polish be patient
[Vibrant Android Development] codester3388:
Use electronic parts cleaner. Its basically kind of like carb cleaner. Worked well for mine.
[Vibrant Android Development] chadti99:
Has anyone had their order ship yet?
[Vibrant Android Development] gstboi04:
Good idea, I know I'm going to rush things just to see how my camera works
[Vibrant Android Development] skater991:
oooommmgg

OOMMMFFGGGG! 3 minimum now, anyone in denver area for a three way?
[Vibrant Android Development] Intel_x:
Nope not yet
[Vibrant Android Development] duce95:
i'm down to split, PM me and ill shoot you some paypal