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[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
FFC banding

That is the Nexus S, Nebulous, I was making a comparison between what is supposed to be a picture of the Galaxy S 2 and the current Vibrant. If Samsung does the same as it did with these current Galaxy S and current Vibrant phones, then it doesn't look good for the current Vibrant as far as using the new cam to solve our problems.:)
[Vibrant Android Development] bigjoe87865:
Hey guys, so whats the bottom line when it comes to the FFC as of 2/15/11?

I used to keep up with one of the original threads and they hit a road block with the banding issue on the rear cam. Has all this been taken care of now?

what are the downsides/flaws of the FFC as of today? low light red lines and thats it?
[Vibrant Android Development] nebulous123:
The Nexus S is on the right and the Galaxy S 4G is on the left. Here is the article so you can read more. That was the only picture that you could actually see the FFC clearly. Engadget had an article about it yesterday

http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/14/t-mobile-galaxy-s-4g-hands-on/
[Vibrant Android Development] Wayne561:
So being that the FFC on the Vibrant 4G id on the left means that we cant use the.camera from the 4G
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
FFC banding

The time to clearly identify those two phones was in the post with the pictures. Would have saved a little confusion.:)
[Vibrant Android Development] Wayne561:
Please disregaurd that post becuase I was on my phone and I couldnt see the pictures clearly.
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
hahahahaha, looks like you guys forget the the i9000 has the camera in the same spot too.....

and we already know that the circuit boards on the Vib Plus phone are not the same...

;)
[Vibrant Android Development] jayprime:
So does that mean we couldn't use a ffc from the vib+, only from the euro version?

Fear the beard...
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
I never said that, just don't get your hopes to high.

That is all.
[Vibrant Android Development] jayprime:
Ok, Im just waiting to see if the vib+ ffc works out a little better than the euro version. I just don't want to buy the euro version and find out a week later that the vib+ ffc works out better.

Fear the beard...
[Vibrant Android Development] Stevethegreat:
Hi I'm thinking to apply this mod to my phone but videochat is one of the things I least care about because a) data is -still- expensive in my country and b) the other person *has* to have an "FFC phone" as well and c) well, videochat is kind of gimmicky.

However FFC can have many cool applications that I can think of (some of which have been realized to a competitor's phone). So my question is -before applying this mod- can you tell me what kind of apps can I expect (apart from videochat) that make use of FFC which *exist* in the Android Market? Thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] woeds:
I think it does. CM7 on the i9000 has the same problem, but the camera works fine in the leaked 2.3.3 Rom from Samsung.
[Vibrant Android Development] Henchman:
I stand corrected then.

I hadn't heard that.

The last I had heard was that the banding was almost gone.
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
what are you talking about?

banding?
[Vibrant Android Development] syedfaz26:
Is that rom available here on xda. Can you provide a link, i will test it on my version 1 FFC.
[Vibrant Android Development] :
Can someone post a ss of what their sgs build prop looks like for gt-i9000. I'm testing a few things of my own. I need to know where to replace the model numbers for another model. Please and thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] shrapnelx:
I was able to reduce/eliminate it by changing the white balance method from auto to one appropriate for the lighting and metering to matrix.
[Vibrant Android Development] Henchman:
Last I read, someone had stated that it was working, but upon further questioning, he had just "reduced" the banding. Not eliminated it.

I have yet to have heard anything about the banding to be completely fixed.

And I would have thought it would have come up in this thread.

So yes, to the other poster, please post a link.
[Vibrant Android Development] RoZm X:
So the rev 2 ffc has a yellow tint in the middle?
[Vibrant Android Development] woeds:
Just look in the i9000 Android section. The i9000 camera is fine on stock 2.2, it has banding on CM7 2.3.3, but works fine on Samsung 2.3.3 (JVK). So it's definately software related
[Vibrant Android Development] Henchman:
That's kind of flawed logic.

You are talking about an i9000 camera on an i9000.

This does not mean that software means the i9000 will work on a Vibrant.

If it was that simple, I'm sure someone would have come up with a solution since last October.
[Vibrant Android Development] MTC44:
I have a second gen that bought through the xda thread. Just decided I'm getting the g2x and no longer need it. Somebody make me an offer and it's yours. PM please.
[Vibrant Android Development] Henchman:
I just see that he LG is on the T-Mobile website now.
[Vibrant Android Development] :
Hey so I wanted to mention something that happened to me when installing the ffc. Please be careful to not get too much "goo-gone" or similar liquid on your fingers, or just be careful where and how you hold your phone when installing the ffc. I smeared half of my IMEI number and some other S/N that is located where the battery sits. :) Just FYI.
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
ffc

I wish I could answer that, but I can't.:)
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
ffc

A lot has happened since the Vibrant 4g was released. Our old cam works fine with no banding in the Vibrant 4g. That's why they are trying to port the kernel that has the extra drivers. Don't have any idea what difficulties have been encountered or if what krylon did with Frost needs to be done here too. Just waiting.:)
[Vibrant Android Development] woeds:
I never said it's simple ;) The CM7 devs have also been working on it for a long time, and still haven't been able to fix it. The point I'm trying to make is that there is nothing inherently wrong with the V1, hardware-wise.

We can't be 100% sure, but its clear that the banding is a softwareproblem on the i9000. Seeing that the Vibrant and i9000 are slightly different versions of the same phone, it's logical to assume the cause on the Vibrant can also be found on the softwareside.
[Vibrant Android Development] Henchman:
Well, it was worth getting the V2 ffc.If they get the V1 working, I'll be on the next generation phone

The G2x has just been added on the T-Mobile website. And it looks pretty cool.

I'll get that and sell my Vibrant with the V2 camera.
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
not really, the hardware on the i9000 is different.

If you'd read the old thread you would have seen the differences between the i9000 and T959 hardware wise.

If they are the same how do you explain v1 cams don't work and v2 cams do.

notice how the camera works after a change of hardware.

;)

also putting the i9000 cam in a T959v is a hardware change.

the only proof we have is that different hardware(not software) works fine on our phones.
[Vibrant Android Development] mhoward223:
Stopping in to say thank you to everyone that has worked on this.

I got the v1 camera installed and running on Axura 2.3.1 with the apks installed over to system/apps.

I do have the banding issue, but in reality what I wanted it to do works perfect.

I use an Iphone 4 for personal use but no service at work due to lead shielding, and the Vibrant I use at work on Tmobile (closer tower, stronger signal). My job keeps me away for 12-24 hours at a time and being a divorced dad of a 2 and 4 year old, being able to use Tango to see and talk to my boys when I'm at work is the best thing in the world.

So once again a big thank you to everyone that has worked on this.
[Vibrant Android Development] iwasblown:
v2 or 2nd gen ffc cam for vibrant

where is the url for the new cams?
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
these are all Rev2 cams

Links removed...do not post commercial links, please.

Cheers,

M_T_M
[Vibrant Android Development] Reyland:
¡¡¡It's SOLD !!!

I bought the new cams from global direct, I installed one on my phone, another on my wifes phone and have a third one, if someone want it pm me, no banding at all, still hoping for a fix for the old cams!
[Vibrant Android Development] funkybunk:
I'm still hoping for a fix to the old ones, as I'm stuck with a v1 I bought from hong kong like, two weeks before the second revision ones became available. :P
[Vibrant Android Development] rbtady:
Yes, I'm in the same boat, hopefully there will be a fix for the banding.
[Vibrant Android Development] reuthermonkey:
So, I just installed my Rev 1 camera (I bought it over a month ago, yay).It's nice to have the FFC now. I would be a bit pissy considering now my HD recording locks up and sends my phone into a bootloop, but this type of stuff is a hobby, so I don't mind screwing around for a while.

Anyways, I took advantage of my time with the phone pulled open to go ahead and do the GPS hardware "fix" to help fix my GPS. Worked wonders. Now my GPS is DEAD on. Frankly, that alleviates my only major issue with the Vibrant, so that's worth quite a bit to me.

Now I see Rev2 FFC. I'll go ahead and grab one. My Rev1 was actually a kit that included some cheap tools which are pretty useful (which I didn't have), so not all's lost. Once that Rev2 gets in, I'll just install that one and be on my merry way.
[Vibrant Android Development] yincrash:
i have two left over v2 cameras available from global as well. PM me if interested
[Vibrant Android Development] shrapnelx:
So when I change build.prop to GT-I9000 my swipe keyboard breaks. The keyboard still works, you just can't swipe. Any easy way to fix that? I'm running Bionix V 1.3.1
[Vibrant Android Development] wtf.now?:
You have to install swype beta. Thats the only fix I found.
[Vibrant Android Development] shrapnelx:
Has anyone tried ripping swipe from an I9000 rom and installing it on their phone? I'm overseas and can't afford to hork up my phone or I would test...
[Vibrant Android Development] parusia:
New ROM based in North Asia Firmware.

For everybody who get the V1 I9000 camera, is a new ROM from EDT "Biwinning" Beta 3. That ROM is based on Official North Asia 2.2.1 Firmware. I got the 3 cameras V1, V2, and the 4G cameras, I was playing with V1 last night checking that ROM and the banding is not there. Can someone with V1. camera confirm if get the same results please. I hope my eyes are not playing with me. :D
[Vibrant Android Development] Slashazard:
I'll check it out. I need to charge the battery, but I should have something by the end of today.
[Vibrant Android Development] Globespy:
Hmmm....one would think that this would have bee mentioned by the original developer, however I will try the ROM and post back in a few if your eyes tricked you and wasted 45 minutes of my life ;)

EDIT: Banding still exists the same as other ROM's on V1 FFC. Perhaps you were in a very bright location or you actually had the wrong camera installed by mistake?
[Vibrant Android Development] parusia:
S#$%^! I'm sorry. I was very happy to see the V1. with no banding, but like you said probably was my 4G camera, or the V2. Thank you any way. Really appreciated your input about this.

:(
[Vibrant Android Development] Globespy:
No worries man....it's actually quite a slick ROM - deciding whether to stick with it or back to Simply Honey! Battery life is usually my core benchmark as I tend to be a heavy user and some ROM's whilst beautiful, tether me to a charger like a pup in a park! Not so good!
[Vibrant Android Development] dverrette:
Is Nero 5 compatible with the second version of the front facing cameras?

Is there banding?
[Vibrant Android Development] funkybunk:
There is no banding on the second revision cameras, and nero 5 should support it, but I don't remember. If not, there is a flashable zip in the op that you can use.
[Vibrant Android Development] Binary100100:
I just prepped my phone for the Rev2 of the FFC. I should be getting it in the mail on Monday or Tuesday at the latest. I already flashed the FFC Mod camera and camerafirmware files and I noticed this problem too. Is there a fix for this issue yet?

Where did you get teh 4G camera?

Is there a big different between Rev2 and 4G?

I was under the impression that the 4G has a higher megapixel, but do our devices (and roms) support it?
[Vibrant Android Development] connexion2005:
The REV 2 and T959V have the same resolutions on front and back. As for flashing the FFC_MOD package, try using just the 2 apk's instead and replacing the ones in your /system/app folder. Check out my [REF] FFC support thread here for those apks:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1005529
[Vibrant Android Development] kevinngu:
i have a extra v1 cam for 25 shipped. pm me
[Vibrant Android Development] parusia:
I got the 4G camera from a friend of mine that works for TM. I got V2. and V1 as well (from GDP). So far 4G camera is working perfect (out of the box) with FROST, and with Camera apk. and Camerafirmware.apk from FROST in the BI-WINNING ROM. As far as megapixel 4G got 1.3 megapixel, and V2. got 0.3 if I'm not wrong. But when I compared the day to day usage of the 4G camera, and the V2. is almost not visible at all they look the same for me, but I'm not an expert.

:D
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
of course they are going to look the same.

They are both 0.3 Megapixels.

they are both VGA cameras.

;)

http://galaxy-s.t-mobile.com/4g/galaxy-s-4g-specs
[Vibrant Android Development] zbt1985:
FFC on CM7

so i have the files that get the ffc to work on the vibrant, in a .zip format for 2.2.1 roms. I was wondering if someone could build this into a compatible .zip for CMW 3.0 (I don't know where to start more of a themer than a mod).

can someone build this or explain to me how to do this?

thanks in advance!
[Vibrant Android Development] metalman3797:
Does anyone have a 4g camera part number or somewhere to get it from?
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
ffc

There is a real easy way to do it, especially if you use linux. This is experimental and is how I would proceed. First find out where the camera files are placed in CMW 3.0, copy and save them for restoration in case this doesn't work. Then just use a zip file from something for CMW 3.0 that you know works and have saved on you PC. Copy it into a new folder and label however you like. Then double click on it to open it all the way to the system files that you just identified. Delete only the .apk files in that flashable and replace with the cam files from the zip for 2.2.1 roms. (You may have to create the folders in the new zip file if they are different from non-CMV roms.) Once you've done this close it up and place on your sd card to flash. NOTE: This may not work if the devs of CMV have done anything different that calls the files in a different way, but it's worth a shot until someone with real knowledge decides to help you.:)
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
misunderstanding

;) :D
[Vibrant Android Development] magix200:
Soooooo V1 cam is not in the fixing picture anymore?
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
ffc

Will work. Those instructions clearly say to use an existing flashable made for CMW to place the cam files into.:p
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
ffc

The silence does not bode well for the cause. We haven't heard any updates in a while.:)
[Vibrant Android Development] Henchman:
As I've said before. They've been trying to get the V1 cam to work since last October, and still no success.

Just accept that if you want a fully functioning front and rear camera, you'll have to get the V2.
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
ffc

It may be time to call it quits on waiting. I'll see what happens with wifi calling and the 2.2.1 i9000 source roms. Or I could settle for Frost where it is working.:)
[Vibrant Android Development] kevinngu:
do u mean frost = no banding with v1 cameras?
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
no, frost still has banding for v1 cams
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
ffc

No, I didn't mean to be unclear, but I was. I would get a v2 cam and maybe use Frost cause I've got to have wifi calling working on a 2.2.1 Rom.:)
[Vibrant Android Development] davenan:
Hey

i installed the front facing camera on my Samsung Vibrant

i can confirm oovoo works well on the FFC

the app works on 3G/Wi-Fi, of course better connection with Wi-Fi on

i am running AOSP ish JK2 1.1 Official Froyo

the camera of course has banding on the rear camera, but i'm sure the devs will figure something out eventually

i'm not sure skype works with the ffc or if there is any type of support

i edited the camera through the build .prop file with SGS tools also from T959 to GT-I9000

thanks for all the developers at xda for this great modification and for all their support etc.

:)
[Vibrant Android Development] FlyingPoo:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130505643916

Its A v1 camera if anyone is interested. I reinstalled my old camera and in the place of the FFC I installed a super bright SMD LED as a flashlight.
[Vibrant Android Development] McBang2023:
I Don't normally post about others, but i would like to say the connexxion is the truth. i purchased a v2 cam fro him and have perfection for bother cams on my phone. all should sell/throw away there v1 cam and purchase on from connection if you expect to see any kind of positive results.
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
see, hardware :)
[Vibrant Android Development] reuthermonkey:
agreed. I bought the v1 unawares of the v2. Bought the v2 after checking this thread, and yeah, no negative side effects. 720p recording and no red lines...
[Vibrant Android Development] glenelgstudio:
from what i here about the g2x (optimus 2x) it's not much of an upgrade the display is said to be inferior Vibrant and the dual core is not yet optimized and questions still loom. I went from the vibrant to the nexus s, g2, mytouch 4g, nexus one, Galaxy s 4g but i keep going back to the Vibrant. Do your research before just jumping on the next great phone because I do it all the time, i'm addicted and the Galaxy S 4g is a joke I have still not seen the faster than Vibrant speeds and if you get 21mbs download speeds that 5gig cap will be used in 3 hours.
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
LOL, I'm still getting one.

I'll make my own judgement on that.

;)
[Vibrant Android Development] d33dvb:
Anyone try the new port of the 4G rom around here? The UVKB5 based one? Supposed to be a port of the Vibrant 4G. Curious about the FFC without breaking out the nail polish remover.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1028689
[Vibrant Android Development] Specialist88:
Has anyone heard if the banding fix is complete for V1 of camera?
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
ffc

Nothing can be done about the display, but I'm willing to bet the devs can do a lot to optimize that dual core processor.:)
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
ffc

Keep an eye on the thread in the post right above yours. That rom has a modded 4g kernel, so it might have the extra drivers that allow the v1 cam to work with no banding. Remember, I didn't say it did, I said it might. Someone asked but the question hasn't been answered yet.:)
[Vibrant Android Development] ipeench:
I dont think it will change anything cuz its still based off KA6.
[Vibrant Android Development] hippotek:
SKYPE with Video for Android (HTC Thunerbolt) available!

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/skype-with-video-calling-leaks-for-htc-thunderbolt-celebrations/

Anybody with an FFC wants to try this on our Galaxy S platform?!?
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
ffc

Please elaborate. Why do you think this?:)

EDIT: I also noticed they named the rom UVKB5 although they clearly state it's made from KA6 source.
[Vibrant Android Development] Henchman:
Obviously, denial is not just a river in Egypt.
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
ffc

Ha, ha, I have been ready to throw in the towel several times but then another glimmer of hope appears. And I refuse to believe the 4g kernel with it's extra drivers cannot be ported. I'll probably wind up on the new Rom anyway. Just a soon as the themes come along.:)
[Vibrant Android Development] rbtady:
Does anyone have an extra V2 or Vibrant 4G FFC that they would be willing to sell? PM me if so. Thanks!
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
nobody said it can't be ported, The real question is whether that will solve the problem.

I doubt it will.

all all the people complaining about sideways video, I think it is meant for the phone to be rotated.

look: http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/skype-with-video-calling-leaks-for-htc-thunderbolt-celebrations/
[Vibrant Android Development] dublued:
does not work. it's only for the T-bolt.

it will not install.
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
LOL, just look at the pic don't try to install anything. notice he has his phone sideways.

;)
[Vibrant Android Development] ipeench:
The KA6 is from the original vibrant(or at least I think/thought it is/was)...

I thought the deal was the 4G vibrant has extra files in its kernel and that's what the thread of hope was to get it ported.. Otherwise its pretty much the same thing as frost. A port of a 2.2.1 rom.

With that said I know I could be completely wrong here. I'm still just learning about all of this.
[Vibrant Android Development] parusia:
The system files are based on UBKV5 (4G Vibrant system files), FROST system files are based on KAH (4G Vibrant leak system files), and KERNEL on this new ROM is the stock new Kernel KA6 (regular Vibrant, not the 4G Vibrant).

:D
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
ffc

Thanks perusia. I don't know why others have so much trouble making things clear. I don't think anyone deliberately fails to inform, but it turns out that way so much.:)
[Vibrant Android Development] mainecrab:
If anyone wants to sell it give url for v2 please do.
[Vibrant Android Development] ipeench:
So i just took my vibrant apart. I wanted to Focus the FFC.I noticed that my FFC says V0.2 on the ribbon,I got it from GDP long time ago... how can you tell the difference between the V1 and V2? I figured the V1 said V0.1 and the v2 said V0.2 on it, now im just confused! is it just the blue and green boards that separate them??

:EDIT:

I have decided I'm selling my FFC. I have two of the V1s so if anyone wants one still, send me a PM and we can talk in there. On April 20th i will just put them on ebay. I'm thinking 25 for one of them or 40 for both of them? seems fair.
[Vibrant Android Development] JJMT:
The board colors are definitely different - I think they are from different manufacturers. The Rev 2 camera has a green board, and the Rev 1 camera has a blue-green board, iirc.
[Vibrant Android Development] anthonys2r:
Am I the only one getting horrible horrible battery life after installing the revision 2 cameras?
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
FFC

Kelly, I just sent you another donation because I'm throwin' in the towel on this one. I appreciate the fact that you worked hard on this when pretty much everyone else bailed. The effort is worth something no matter what the results are. Thanx!:)
[Vibrant Android Development] RoZm X:
Anyone want a v1 FFC for their vibrant for 10 bucks?b shoot me a pm
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
well said

:)
[Vibrant Android Development] KellyLewis3985:
I tried guys and gals and failed. The kernel dev never wrote me back to tell me if it was possible and I tried myself and it didnt work. I apologize everyone, I just dont know what else to do to help. Having said that unless something else comes about that I can try I believe this is done with.
[Vibrant Android Development] wyvernwaddell:
Well, you did as much as anyone could do, and a bit more,I think.

Thanks for all the work and time you put into this.

See you around the forums....