yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Vibrant Android Development] NikolaiT:
16.49×3

=49.47

49.47×8.25% (8.25% is the tax rate for my area)

=4.081275

49.47+4.09

=53.56

53.56+6.00 (shipping)

=59.56

Ouch.
[Vibrant Android Development] Persanity:
Who is the most trust worthy person in the lowest tax state? Maybe we can all go through them to save money
[Vibrant Android Development] eugene373:
7% in my state..
[Vibrant Android Development] gab1972:
A few questions:

Has anyone else actually done this mod and been able to take pictures with it? I read about this from AndroidSpin and they mentioned downloading the mirror app for Samsung Galaxy phone. One of the commentors stated that you couldn't take pictures with that app. So is this going to be incorporated somehow into the native software?

I am assuming that, currently, this is the only ROM we would be able to use if we expect to use the FFC? I am using Bionix 1.5 [which is 2.1]. If so, how stable is this ROM compared to some of the others? I'd had to flash a ROM with some broken things just to have a FFC. Does anyone else use the ROM mentioned?

Thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] Intel_x:
I paid 50 with shipping may sound like a lot of money but hell what other phone you know that any one has added hardware and work other than a battery and memory
[Vibrant Android Development] NikolaiT:
Yea, Despite me having to put my wallet on a leash I ordered mine a few hours ago. :P
[Vibrant Android Development] chrisob666:
beautiful. Thanks for all the hard work man, we all appreciate it
[Vibrant Android Development] shocking4life:
ah man. Was hoping it would have the same space. Oh well.
[Vibrant Android Development] MichaelB91:
Does anyone know where I can find a screwdriver small enough to open the phone? thanks :) this is just awsome
[Vibrant Android Development] cobra85ec:
Try Radio Shack.. I think they like $10 for a set
[Vibrant Android Development] bdveteran18:
With the pro version of the app i am sure it said you can take pictures. i just bought a camera today so i wont be able to test that just like everyone else until i get this project rolling.

As far as the ROM is concerned, i'm going to be flashing it soon and will let you know what i discover.
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
Okay so the paint removal only took me 20min max. I took a pic of what I used.

1) Goo Gone Xtreme $2.75

2) cotton swabs $1.00

3)glass cleaner

4) eyeglass repair kit screwdriver $1.97

All this stuff can be found at wal-mart and for a total of about $28 i'll have an intergrated ffc. Will update again once cam arrives.

Sent from the best phone from TMO... Vibrant
[Vibrant Android Development] bert269:
Thanks "orells" for the inventory

Could you please give us a small procedure of what you did, in what sequence and how the result came out.

Thanks for your help.
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
follow the op's instructions for disassembly. Once youve got your back housing off locate the small space for the ffc.

Take a swab and soak it in the goo gone, wipe awaythe extra so it doesnt drip.

With the swap gently soak the exposed circle of glass until moist and give it 30sec to set.

Now with the same amount of GG twist the swab in the hole and you'll notice the paint transferring to the swab.

Keep this going until you can see light peeking through.

Then take the flathead bit of the small screwdriver and gently lift the now soft paint. Wipe after every lift.

As needed take the GG on a fresh swab and clear tiny bits. (you can see them when you hold the phone to the light)

Once you get the paint removed take a swab and soak in window cleaner and clean the eccess.

On a scale of 1-10 the difficulty of this mod is a 7. Things may move a screw may not set right. You gotta know how to put things back together, and please PLEASE work in a clean environment.

Sent from the best phone from TMO... Vibrant
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
I gotta backup phone that imma use to take a pic of my ffc port

Edit: just updated previous post thanks

Sent from the best phone from TMO... Vibrant
[Vibrant Android Development] danr238:
@orells great walk through and documentation (pics and products) I'm sure a lot of folks will appreciate this. Can't wait to get mine in and working.
[Vibrant Android Development] Zeno78:
you've got pm
[Vibrant Android Development] daddysays:
Not wrong, when I unlocked my phone I had AT&T 3G.
[Vibrant Android Development] turbosix:
i suggested this exact same thing in one of the teardown threads like a month ago and was completely ignored. glad to see i wasnt the only one that was thinking this!
[Vibrant Android Development] my fear:
if you get it to work make a wright up because i will definitely do this.
[Vibrant Android Development] ElahC:
Oh yeah this would be sweet, I'd risk tearing my Vibrant apart to install this if it works.
[Vibrant Android Development] turbosix:
the biggest pain in the ass with this swap would be getting the front glass off somehow and replacing it (or scraping the paint off)...
[Vibrant Android Development] almyz125:
im pretty sure you could just gently drill through it
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
Yeah. I'm definitely drilling. I may go by hand to prevent a snag. I have a pretty powerful drill that may be too much power.

Before we cut anything, we should make sure it works first. They phone doesn't need to be together to work.

Still trying to locate a damn replacement part. Samsung was no help and any search for the chip number returns a motorola chip that is for something else. I'll attach a pic when I get to my laptop.

China may be or only source at the moment. If anyone finds something that looks close, post here. I'll investigate.
[Vibrant Android Development] almyz125:
Here are some wholesale suppliers i found, keep checking them, or maybe if someone wants to talk with them to find the camera?

*http://www.tvc-mall.com/Brand/samsung/Samsung_I9000/Samsung_replacement_parts.html

*http://www.mobilephone-spares.com/Samsung-I9000-Galaxy-S-wholesale-parts-supplier.html

*http://www.cellpex.com/index.php?fuseaction=models.home&brand=Samsung&model=I9000+Galaxy+S

*http://www.partstore.com/Search/Mod...&utm_campaign=Brand_landing_pages&s=*referer*
[Vibrant Android Development] fearmonkey:
Yeah, I was looking around for "parts only" 9000's on ebay a few weeks back when I was tearing my vibrant apart looking for the fm radio. So far, no luck :( But I'd like to have one just to play around with even if it had a cracked screen or whatnot. Hopefully this camera thing will go a lot smoother than the fmradio..
[Vibrant Android Development] turbosix:
Drilling through glass? Kind of risky... not to mention you will have an unprotected ffc...
[Vibrant Android Development] techspy:
I am interested in this as well but would not consider drilling through the glass. I would be worried about it messing up the touch screen. Scratching off the paint from the interior of the glass may work, but you may end up with scratches that will be picked up by the camera. Some type of solvent will probably be best.
[Vibrant Android Development] ttremblay:
On the software front, I know the Captivate's camera software has been ported to the Vibrant and the dev said it wasn't difficult. Could the Epic's software be ported too? That would cover the camera app, but not necessarily video calling.
[Vibrant Android Development] almyz125:
i am pretty sure the FFC has its own protection built on the device, don't quote me, but i am almost positive, just as the RFC has its own glass/plastic.

i'm no Dev but i would assume it wouldn't be much harder.
[Vibrant Android Development] kingkurry:
it wouldnt be that simple. Its more than likely that the drivers for the camera are not present and would need to be added to the kernal to get the camera working. The same issue came up with enabling fm radio.
[Vibrant Android Development] almyz125:
haha duhhhh i completely over looked that.
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
I wouldn't drill through the glass. I only plan to expose the glass. If I f it up, replacement parts are like 40 bucks. This phone is a helluva lot easier to fix than the nexus. Most of it snaps together. Barely need a screw driver, let alone the small torx driver that is hard to find.
[Vibrant Android Development] draztik:
This sounds like a cool mod, I know people wanted the ffc. I wonder if we could also use the fascinates camera with built in flash. The dimensions look identical to the vibrant so im assuming the back cover would just snap onto our phones, im sure there were people disapointed to get a camera without a flash.
[Vibrant Android Development] almyz125:
well the night vision is pretty good on out pones, but i would like an led for a flashlight on-top of the flash.
[Vibrant Android Development] almyz125:
anything new on this? I really want to get this working!
[Vibrant Android Development] Genesis1791:
You're going to have to wait for the phones to be out for quite a bit longer before you get replacement parts on eBay.
[Vibrant Android Development] rhonal89:
Wow!!!! This is great. Am looking foward on when am going to do mine. Maybe ill do a clean up today. Thanks!!! This is great.
[Vibrant Android Development] Droidicus:
Great walkthrough orells! Just before getting to your post I was thinking that someone needed to do a youtube video of this!
[Vibrant Android Development] darksandz93:
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/OEM-Samsung-T959-Camera-Flex-Cable-p/smsng6085860.htm

That camera looks like the i900 flex....picture mistake?
[Vibrant Android Development] Persanity:
Well, I am in Connecticut, We have 6% sales tax but I can't afford 3 cameras by myself. Does anybody in the Newenglad area have an extra camera for sale or any 2 people want to go in with me on a order? I would be willing to set up a private ebay auction so you have proof of everything.
[Vibrant Android Development] NikolaiT:
No mistake, just laziness.
[Vibrant Android Development] MichaelB91:
To remove the screws you will need a #0 Phillips screwdriver. Just thought it would help a few guys out :)
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
yes, picture mistake
[Vibrant Android Development] Master™:
**** buying 3 cams
[Vibrant Android Development] jamez243:
I guess you are in luck then.... they are sold out ;)
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
Wow we bought em all? Better start ordering from asia

Sent from the best phone from TMO... Vibrant
[Vibrant Android Development] jroid:
i'm trying to remove the paint now.. dam does this take forever with the q-tip. What i'm doing is wetting the paint with the q-tip using nail polish remover and using a toothpick to try and push the paint off. Also have to keep in mind that this is gorilla glass, so it won't scratch so easily. Still gotta becareful
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
lol, ur using nail polish remover.

That's why it's taking so long

;)
[Vibrant Android Development] jroid:
lol yea! i'm gonna just go to walmart nd get that goo gone stuff
[Vibrant Android Development] mr_hd:
this is awesome

awesome discovery,

I really want to try it, does anyone know if that ROM has the official froyo for the vibrant? or if the ROM is done? id like to see a video of this being put together.;)
[Vibrant Android Development] Master™:
No they aren't lol

http://www.globaldirectparts.com/OEM-Samsung-i9000-Camera-Flex-Cable-p/smsng6087125.htm
[Vibrant Android Development] jassinx:
I would definetly buy a camera from you, please let me know if/when you have them!
[Vibrant Android Development] MichaelB91:
I was wondering if someone could please write a small program that pushed the file we need in the Froyo Rom to the right place so we don't need to mess around with adb. Or possibly a .zip for recovery?

Either would be very appreciated :)
[Vibrant Android Development] jamez243:
Yeah they must of changed it. I swear it was when I posted that. Hmm thats weird.
[Vibrant Android Development] bdveteran18:
Thank you very much for this walkthrough. Extremely appreciated!
[Vibrant Android Development] mr_hd:
AGREED

so when froyo comes to the vibrant, there will be a way to make it work with out any other ROM?

and if I add the new camera to the vibrant will the back camera work without anything but stock? thanks for your help
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
I have no intentions of using adb, as with the g1 all things requiring adb i've managed to accomplish with root file explorer or terminal emulator.

:)

Sent from the best phone from TMO... Vibrant
[Vibrant Android Development] _Donovan_:
I have on extra in 21005. Let me know if you are close and want it.
[Vibrant Android Development] bert269:
"if that ROM has the official froyo for the vibrant?"

"... official froyo for the vibrant?"

LMAO.......Hello!!!. There IS no official Froyo for us - probably never will be.....Where have you been all this time?

Very funny...I cannot stop laughin'
[Vibrant Android Development] Master™:
And who said there will probably never be an Official Froyo for us? ROFL you make me laugh, That thread about "No Froyo until 2011" is fake..
[Vibrant Android Development] izzyortiz25:
Samsung Captivate?

Can i use this on my Samsung captivate?????
[Vibrant Android Development] Master™:
Two different phones..
[Vibrant Android Development] bert269:
Here you go......

Just follow these and then these instructions.

I just created a Clockwork recovery zip file, but are affraid if I share it and you break your phone, you'll sue my ass!.....LOL;)
[Vibrant Android Development] j_r0dd:
now this is a MOD! still debating on doing this because i don't know anybody else i would be able to use it with.
[Vibrant Android Development] bert269:
Hey.....I've got a bright Idea!

We are all T-mobile accounts, right? And last time I checked calls between T-mobile is free, right?

Let's setup a list of everyone's numbers, so we'll call each other and share the experience......

Shall I go first??....LOL:p
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
To be honest, an update.zip is what we need. That way we don't have to push it on every time we flash thee rom
[Vibrant Android Development] MichaelB91:
Hahahah :) no need to worry lol
[Vibrant Android Development] castro_OO:
Im going to wait till one of you guys gets good at this camera thing and starts offering the service lol but this mod is really cool just wonder how mant people I know that I can video chat with..
[Vibrant Android Development] Master™:
Not sure.. But it would be cool to show off to other people with stock Vibrants :D
[Vibrant Android Development] joshthewaster:
How many people do you know who have the internet? And hell, even if I only ever use it as a mirror it's worth it for the "because I can" factor. Lol

Edit: swype
[Vibrant Android Development] chaoscentral:
well I just removed the paint in perpetration of my purchase of a camera on Friday, was easy enough, but took forever. Came out great though.

Also I'm pretty sure it's hard to scratch that glass with a flat head screw driver unless you are going at some kind of an angle, but perpendicular it worked great to remove the paint. :)

Can't wait to show everyone at my job once I get this in and the looks on their faces since they all decided on the captivate instead because of looks. :)

EDIT: Damn my webcam takes awesome pictures :)
[Vibrant Android Development] swehes:
They are now making you buy 3 cameras minimum

So with that said. Does anyone in Southern California have a camera they want to sell? I have paypal and would like to buy one camera and will of course pay for shipping as well.
[Vibrant Android Development] darksandz93:
Located in Socal too....still looking for someone to sell me one. Stupid minimum orders...
[Vibrant Android Development] Master™:
God damn.. Okay I have had enough :D

Next paycheck I am buying the 3 damn cams :D

Can't wait to do this.. Now lets hope I don't **** it up :D
[Vibrant Android Development] charkey:
I'm also from South California. We can set something up but the OP is setting a group buy up so we may also want to wait for that.
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
To be honest, this is one of the easiest mods you can do. You won't mess it up. Took me no more than 25 minutes to do this on 2 vibrants.
[Vibrant Android Development] EZ14U2NV:
so i currently use bionix v1.5 if i install this it shouldnt cause any conflicts right? it just wont work unless i flash the froyo rom or wait for more support? i just wanna get it done and ready!!!
[Vibrant Android Development] r6mike:
Socal looking for the camera

Socal looking for the camera.
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
Honestly, it its one command. Adb push...

If you need an update.zip you should question whether you should do this mod...

Or you can copy/paste in root explorer.
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
Rear camera works regardless of the rom. Does not require anything special. Works as expected. Only the ffc requires special drivers and, at this time, 2.2.

2.2 is incomplete for the vibrant. Eugene will be working on a 2.1 compatible option soon.

Patience.
[Vibrant Android Development] infinitywithin1:
Ok, I'm probably going to get noob flamed for this. I've read the last 10 or so pages and I haven't seen anyone mention that they've actually made a successful video call yet. Has it been done?

Sent from my Vibrant using the XDA app.
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
only one person has an FFC
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
Not a noob question I was wonderin the same thing

Sent from the best phone from TMO... Vibrant
[Vibrant Android Development] Jayrod1980:
How did you guys do the paint removal so perfectly? Did you stencil it somehow? I'm afraid in taking it apart I'll scratch it up and break a plastic clip or something...
[Vibrant Android Development] castro_OO:
That looks perfect...
[Vibrant Android Development] MStrawder:
So my wife will flip if I have to order three of these things. Anyone in the Central Florida area already have one they wanna sell or want to go in 1/2 or 2 others for 1/3?
[Vibrant Android Development] jordanrules:
same here im from Puerto Rico if anyone has one over here im willing to do this to
[Vibrant Android Development] Tarzanman:
I am in Georgia. I'll go in with you. Minimum order is 3. PM me for my details and we can figure out the best way to do it
[Vibrant Android Development] zaphod_fl:
I am in Central Florida and will go in on a set. I think the OP is looking for people and he will place a bulk order.
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
Good to know, have never used adb but if its that easy... Sweet! Going to work on that today
[Vibrant Android Development] turtleoftime:
I'm interested in getting a camera, so let me know if you need an extra person.
[Vibrant Android Development] rsfaze:
I'm in C. Fla just north of Orlando.. I'm in for one!
[Vibrant Android Development] bdveteran18:
Thank you for the information
[Vibrant Android Development] JoeSkeen:
0% sales tax in NH. :)
[Vibrant Android Development] agrandal:
Camera

I'm in Miami. I would like to be in for one. Pls PM me with info. thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] bert269:
I placed my order last Thrusday (30th).....

I sent them an email this morning, asking about the status of my FFC's, since it still shows "processing" on their site. This was their response:

Please disregard the "processing" status, it is not indicative of the actual place of your order.

Your order is undergoing our mandatory quality control inspection process at our main warehouse. Once this is complete it will ship to our Texas office where it will be forwarded to you. Please note, delivery time is 5-12 business days.

For future reference, we do offer expedited shipping (which ships your order direct from our warehouse) for an additional fee.

Regards,

Global Direct Parts

I wonder if they are actually running out of stock?

Besides that, money, money...money!
[Vibrant Android Development] jgiard6:
Definitely want to perform this mod...will go in with someone for the camera order (I'm in IL). Just PM me.
[Vibrant Android Development] rjscott2005:
I'm in Georgia (near Douglasville) and I'm looking to buy a camera. Please PM me also if you haven't found a buyer for the third camera. -thanks
[Vibrant Android Development] chadti99:
Can anyone confirm that the FFC will work with Tango or Fring?
[Vibrant Android Development] distortedloop:
I've got the ffc on both my i9000 and my iPhone 4, and had it on my EVO 4G. I've had all phones since June/July, and have used the ffc on the three combined maybe a dozen times, if that many, and only one time was it to hold an actual video chat that wasn't being held to just test the feature (and that was actually iPhone to iPhone via Facetime). It was really cool to have a real life face to face, but it's just not something most of us are going to do routinely.

Still, one of things held me off from grabbing a Vibrant for myself instead of the i9000 was the lack of ffc. Now that I've had them on my phones, not a hardware feature I'm interested in doing without.

This mod and the fact that the Vibrant will do 3G on both T-Mo and AT&T (I have accounts on both) makes the Vibrant a very enticing phone to me, even though I already own the i9000. :cool:

Okay, I agree minimum orders is annoying, but I'll ask anyone holding off on ordering because of the minimum the following:

If the camera part was $50 would you buy it? Do you want the mod that badly? If so, just buy the 3 and try to sell if you can, but don't stress it.

I was shocked at how cheap the parts for these phones are. I was prepared to pay $50 for the 3.5mm jack for the Vibrant to put into my i9000, and it's only $10, but minimum order of 2. I bought the two. The digitizer and glass on these things are like $70! My friend's iPhone same stuff cost him $130 or so.

I may grab three cams for myself: one for my future Vibrant if I decide to get one, one for my friend who already has one...if I do, I'm in Los Angeles and will offer up the third here.
[Vibrant Android Development] rakeshchn:
What politics does T-mobile play that it had to take off FFC from Vibrant?! F**k you T-mobile. YOU LOSE!
[Vibrant Android Development] knotphunnie:
I am in Georgia as well. Augusta to be exact. Let me know if you folks need a third buyer or if anyone wants to "buddy up".

Edit: got one. You guys are so helpful. Thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] laparka:
I am in Miami, FL as well and want one. Anyone else in Miami looking to get one?
[Vibrant Android Development] Tarzanman:
I just placed an order. 3 units (the minimum). Will check on the status tomorrow.
[Vibrant Android Development] turtleoftime:
are you looking to find 2 other buyers?
[Vibrant Android Development] bigtp2:
I'll buy an extra camera from someone who has placed an order. Please PM me.

I have PayPal ready, and will pay for shipping.

Thanks!
[Vibrant Android Development] creator2456:
PM sent.

Most likely going to need a 3rd person for our extra camera. Both jgiard and I are in IL.

Total w/shipping for me comes to just shy of $60.
[Vibrant Android Development] turtleoftime:
I'm in VA, but have PayPal at the ready.
[Vibrant Android Development] ElTimba:
I'm in Miami. Hialeah to be exact. Maybe we can find another person in Miami and do the purchase together?
[Vibrant Android Development] paradox4286:
I've purchased the 3, so 1 for me, then I'll have 2 extras.

I wish I could say they were coming from texas, but after just calling to confirm, since I live literally 6 miles from this store, they do not. They do not have a storefront, nor do they ship usually from their warehouse. So we'll see how quickly it arrives to me.

But I'm located in South Texas. PM me, and I'll ship USPS asap when I receive mine. I'll ship anywhere in the country, can't be terribly expensive considering the size.

Josh

Edit: my two are accounted for to the gentlemen below this post.
[Vibrant Android Development] MichaelB91:
I managed to remove the paint and it took foreverrrr. Only problem is I think I might have scratched the class a tiny bit. Will that make a big difference? like will the image from the camera look bad because of it?
[Vibrant Android Development] rizzxx7:
What did you use to remove the paint?
[Vibrant Android Development] one4house:
Check your PM's :)
[Vibrant Android Development] rizzxx7:
+1
[Vibrant Android Development] mr_hd:
Where in VA are you?