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[Vibrant Android Development] parusia:
Q

Yep, Tango is your best option I'm very lucky with Oovoo, I have no problems, but between oovoo and Tango, Tango is giving me the best results.

When I was testing my daughters 4G camera in my Vibrant on Bionix Frost every single apk were working, Tango, Fring, Oovoo, including the stupid Qik from T-Mobile. But I came back to reallity and put it back the Camera into my daughters phone. Now I'm stuck with my I9000 camera using Frost it's very good almost no banding on the Rear Camera, the only downside about it is that the FFC is sideways, but my son and my daughter watch me in the 4G and Tab normal. Weird!!!!

Well I'm just waiting for the 4G cameras to come out for sale, and I will jump over to buy one.

Try Frost and check if that one works for you, like I said before I'm very happy with the results.

:D
[Vibrant Android Development] meng8833:
yeah i change pretty much anything that has sgh-t959 when i'm on a 2.2 rom
[Vibrant Android Development] iwasblown:
The only thing you have to change is that model number
[Vibrant Android Development] smali26:
low light fix for colored lines

is there a fix for the low light settings wit the colored lines?
[Vibrant Android Development] dcontrol:
No it has not been solved. This is more or less 80% of the discussion in this thread, and the thousand replies in the old threads.
[Vibrant Android Development] cashyftw:
..... OMFG
[Vibrant Android Development] Louis53:
To further answer your question, the banding isn't as bad as it used to be; but it seems that the only real fix is using the SGS 4G camera (which hasn't been released yet)

For future reference:

Please, at least read the OP next time. :rolleyes:
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
Thank you Louis

(_ Don't PM me. just send an email. kayosoul@gmail.com _)
[Vibrant Android Development] connexion2005:
Ease up on the flaming man. I changed it after I saw your email and realized this. This post makes it seem like the camera I sell won't work. It works very well actually just has some mild banding as mentioned all over this thread in low lighting. I use mine all the time for video talk and it's an awesome mod imo even with the mild banding. The pictures of the products on my site were even taken with one of these cameras to give you an idea of the quality...I still have them in stock if anyone is looking for one...

http://mobiletechvideos.com/blog/?page_id=100

In stock and they will ship the same day or very next day of your order and arrive in 2-3 business day anywhere in the USA unlike the 2-3 weeks from China. We also have really good quality control and our source test all cameras before shipping.

-Josh

Also, I'm working on finding the actual 4g cameras. As soon as I get my hands on them, they will be available.
[Vibrant Android Development] subzerold:
Why are they almost double the regular price? I would have bought mine from you if it was 30-35 but 48? (almost 50) no thanks, ill wait 2 weeks.
[Vibrant Android Development] connexion2005:
Because I buy them from the USA not Hong Kong. I don't pay the cheap Hong Kong price to start with. Then I give away another $5.00 with free shipping and take the $1.70 PayPal fee loss. There is little profit left after these factors. So please don't think I'm making $20 per camera. It's nowhere near that, it's about $5.00. After printing the label, dishing out the $1,000 to buy them in bulk, shipping same/next day and boxing them up, I feel that $5.00 is a fair profit.

Oh and I obviously help out by offering a free full length video to install the part as well as email support.

Did that answer your question?

Sorry didn't mean to sound upset. I'm just trying to answer your question with a lot of detail. I'm not out to make a killing on this stuff. I'm trying to offer fast shipping to folks who want it quick but don't want to have to buy minimum quantities of 3-4 like I do.
[Vibrant Android Development] subzerold:
Yes, thank you. I hope you do well with your business. Love your video by the way.
[Vibrant Android Development] ipeench:
Yeah, sorry bout that Ill delete that post! I was having a bad day that day I even said sorry in the email, haha yeah sorry about that again.

And by chance do you know what the V0.1(G) on the back of the vibrant camers means? i noticed the back of the i9000 says V0.2(G) and curiosity is getting the best of me. I figured either voltage or version?
[Vibrant Android Development] connexion2005:
Yea I caught that second one...made me lol. I know you didn't mean it how it looked. I did see an instant hault in camera sales after your post though... :(

The 20 I sold though all have happy owners! Hope you guys don't quit cause I have 20 more I just bought lol. That's like another grand almost!
[Vibrant Android Development] rbtady:
Some people have said that bionix frost helps with the banding issue. Do all the 2.2.1 roms help with it? Would the 2.3 roms make a difference? I would switch roms if so.
[Vibrant Android Development] los0325:
Plus one... what a asshole, Josh you rock
[Vibrant Android Development] checktheemails:
Quit Crying. Some people like me only want the 4G camera and I don't care if it's bought second hand in the USA or not, it was made in China to start with. I will not pay an extra 20 bucks although the testing to make sure it works does sound nice.
[Vibrant Android Development] connexion2005:
I wish you all the luck in the world on getting a DOA camera from China...good day sir.

:D
[Vibrant Android Development] checktheemails:
lmao. let me know when you get the 4g cameras in and we'll see what happens :p
[Vibrant Android Development] connexion2005:
Will do bud.
[Vibrant Android Development] ipeench:
If i talk to anyone who is looking for a camera ill make sure to refer you. I'm sorry about that. Honestly, my only intention was not to get this thread flooded with complaints and driving every crazy... its bad enough with the people who dont read and are posting about "lines in there picture". There has already been a lose of a great addition to the vibrant community and I'm just trying to prevent that from happening more.Besides in all truth I have no intentions of buying the 4g camera, The i9000 camera works fine for me. The only time they have an issue is when its dark, with bionix 1.3.1 you see the banding on the screen so video is not that good but once a picture is taken its fine. I dont have a problem with it at all, if anything I'm happy cuz I know I didn't waste the 200 bucks on a flip hd :) ha

I have no clue about 2.3 roms as i have not tried one for my self but yes 2.2.1 roms help the banding issue a bunch. There is an issue with the FFC appearing sideways when viewed on the vibrant, but reports are saying that the people that see you do not see you sideways . but there is still a fix for it anyways (i beleive)
[Vibrant Android Development] kevinngu:
k i'm not going to flip thru how many pages to look for the post but the 4g galaxy s still has a VGA Front facing camera, not a 1.3mp ffc.

I also remember you guys mentioning that on the 4g model the camera is located elsewhere comapred to our modded vibrant. i'm looking at the pic and its on the same side as our vibrants + i9000.

i just looked it up on tmobile.com website....

so... basically... i WOULD think that using the 4g firmware/rom or whatever + flashing our own modem (3g) should work and fix the banding?
[Vibrant Android Development] anthonys2r:
Someone posted that he took the camera module off his daughters 4g and it didnt have ANY issue that we are facing with the i9000 camera. As of now, all signs point to hardware, rather than the software as we were lead to believe.
[Vibrant Android Development] subzerold:
How is the banding on cm7?
[Vibrant Android Development] Henchman:
Maybe we can find out where to buy the Vibrant 4G camera as well.
[Vibrant Android Development] parusia:
Yes, But I'm also pointed out that the I9000 Camera works good with no banding on my daughter's Vibrant 4G, the only problem with the I9000 camera in the Vibrant 4G was that the FFC was sideways, and since that phone is not rooted (yet) I can't change the build.prop

These are the results one more time.

Regular Vibrant with 4G camera, and BIONIX FROST= No problems with banding or sideways FFC.

Regular Vibrant with I9000 camera, and BIONIX FROST= Almost no banding on Rear camera, FFC sideways, but people see you good in the other side.

Regular Vibrant with 4G camera, and BIONIX 1.3.0= No problems with banding, but FFC is sideways, even when you change the build.prop to SGH-T959V, but people on the other side video calling you can see you as normal (weird).

Vibrant 4G with I9000 Camera= Perfect pictures (no banding) FFC sideways. But people see you normal on the other side. (weird again)

Is probably no just hardware problem, but also software since the I9000 camera works on the Vibrant 4G. I assume that is probably DRIVERS in the 2.2.1 OS that our regular Vibrants didn't have it.

Well I hope this answer your questions about what I did, and what the results are.

Kelly who is the men on this thread, is working on this and he is going to talk with the devs from TW about that. At least that is what a read a couple of pages back.

:D
[Vibrant Android Development] boss5:
Was just checking global direct parts vibrant section and found that they had a new camera in for the vibrant which have both front and rear. I was trying to find out from a rep. there if this was possibly the same camera as for the galaxy s 4g. But she wasn't sure.
[Vibrant Android Development] nighthawk626:
hey guys, where do u guys buy your ffc or does anyone have em for sale. im not messing with hong kong and im not buying from a company that is trying to force me to buy more than i need for their own profit. any help is appreciated
[Vibrant Android Development] johnny13oi:
I don't think anyone has the Galaxy S 4G camera's just yet. Those are the ones you want to get rid of the banding issues. Some have confirmed that the issue appears to be hardware based or at least that the Galaxy S 4G camera alleviates these issues.

It is probably in your best interest to wait for someone to sell the Galaxy S 4G cameras.
[Vibrant Android Development] KellyLewis3985:
Were porting the drivers directly from 4g source shouldnt be much longer and well have little to NO banding on any rom in a flashable.zip.

If your feeling generous.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9LJGLQUYYDZR2
[Vibrant Android Development] jonyolea:
That's awesome!! Very awesome news!!!!
[Vibrant Android Development] connexion2005:
I have the i9000 FFC's in stock ready to ship asap right now. I'm working with a distributor on getting the actual 4G cameras as well. Although none of this will matter if those drivers get worked out! I still DOUBT it's a hardware hangup. Guess we will wait and see. Then hopefully it won't matter which camera you buy.

See my sig nighthawk626 if your looking for an FFC that will ship tomorrow.
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
So I need to add the camera apk and the grounding progress to the OP, anything else?
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
FFC banding

Is it this one? This was provided by KellyLewis.
[Vibrant Android Development] adyscorpius:
I love when Indian talk of mascara used by Indian women... Lolz

Makes me think we still do miss our country, wherever we go... ;-)

Sent from Bionix 1.2 high on Voodoo
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
Huh?
[Vibrant Android Development] blasian shadows:
Lol you only notice it because you look directly into the spot. Tmobile doesn't notice it because they don't spend time looking in that same spot like we do lol.
[Vibrant Android Development] KarlHegbloom:
Banding not due to voltage? Two camera drivers are in play.

I think that it's possible that the banding is *not* due to a voltage issue after all. Here's why: There are two different camera chip drivers in play in my Vibrant with FFC mod. They are being switched on and off separately already (Bionix-v-1.2):

This is in the kernel log after activating and deactivating the rear

camera.

[ 1596.088674] ce147_power_on

[ 1596.899428] fw M:5 m:15 |prm M:5 m:15

[ 1596.899480] y. m. d = 2010.9.7

[ 1596.899508] ce147_get_main_sw_fw_version Enter

[ 1596.899538] already read main sw version

[ 1596.899570] FW Version: 5.15

[ 1596.899599] PRM Version: 7.55

[ 1596.899630] Date(y.m.d): 2010.5.27

[ 1596.899657] Sensor version: 16

[ 1667.853820] ce147_power_off

This is in the kernel log after activating the FFC using the "Mirror app".

[ 1300.121338] ce147_power_off

[ 1300.166004] s5ka3dfx_s_fmt is called...

[ 1300.166108] s5ka3dfx_s_ctrl() : ctrl->id 0x08000070, ctrl->value 0

[ 1300.166120] s5ka3dfx_s_ctrl() : ctrl->id 0x08000030, ctrl->value 0

[ 1300.166160] s5ka3dfx_power_on

[ 1300.179877] camera initialization start, state->vt_mode : 0

[ 1300.179884] state->check_dataline : 0

[ 1300.193791] S5KA3DFX 0-0062: s5ka3dfx_init: register set failed

[ 1300.193800] S5KA3DFX 0-0062: s5ka3dfx_init: camera initialization failed. err(100)

[ 1300.199909] s5ka3dfx_enum_framesizes is called...

[ 1300.199916] s5ka3dfx_enum_framesizes is called...

[ 1300.199923] s5ka3dfx_s_ctrl() : ctrl->id 0x08000040, ctrl->value 1

[ 1300.199930] s5ka3dfx_power_on

[ 1300.212737] camera initialization start, state->vt_mode : 0

[ 1300.212744] state->check_dataline : 0

[ 1300.267748] s5ka3dfx_s_ctrl() : ctrl->id 0x08000040, ctrl->value 1

[ 1300.267781] s5ka3dfx_s_ctrl() : ctrl->id 0x08000048, ctrl->value 0

[ 1300.267788] state->vt_mode : 0

[ 1311.068267] s5ka3dfx_s_ctrl() : ctrl->id 0x0800005d, ctrl->value 0

[ 1311.208820] s5ka3dfx_power_off

So there's the ce147, for the rear camera, and the s5ka3dfx, for the FFC. I think that the NEC-MC-10170 must be some sort of i2c bridge circuitry. The ribbon on the dual camera module is marked with "M110S". There is a source tarball for the Korean M110S, a hardware version of the I9000. There are a few source differences in the ec147 driver there. I have not yet tried to build and run a kernel built with those modifications.

I think that the banding is either a low-light problem, and so due to amplification, noise-reduction, ISO settings... or that it's a framing problem, where the area of interest sent by the camera is different than what the software thinks it is, so that some scan lines sweep across, sort of like... I can't explain easily; like stepping through an array when you assume the wrong dimensions. 8-)
[Vibrant Android Development] ravigodhwani:
haha yeah man. i was actually born here in the states but i know what you mean.

anyway, i got it virtually back to normal, and i'll be expecting my replacement to reach within 3 days. can't wait to ffc mod my new phone. i love the idea, but i'm really just hoping the software (tango, fring, and hopefully skype soon) make the ffc more worth it, the quality is just barely good enough for a 2-3 minute chat, but still the mod is awesome.
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
From what I see, when the rear cam is active.there is no code stating the ffc was turned off. There was no reference to it.

Correct me if i'm wrong.
[Vibrant Android Development] KellyLewis3985:
This is the problem. Confirmed by cutting the ffc off the ribbon and no banding. There both running at the same time.

If your feeling generous.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9LJGLQUYYDZR2
[Vibrant Android Development] apcommunicate:
Dont worry guys. I have just the code:

<code>when.back.cam.on=front.cam.off</code>

<code>kthxbye</code>

In all serousness though im a little suprised that cant be done. Such a small issue can be so problematic.

Im thinking of doing a google docs spreadsheet accessable by all to track progress since day 1. This thread helps a lot but not sure if it has enough trail and error info for new comers.

Sent from my Google Android smartphone
[Vibrant Android Development] jjacinto23:
i wish you all good luck ( to the devs who are solving the problem)

I wish i can donate money but I'

m a broke college student -_- and still buying books but oh well hope you fix it
[Vibrant Android Development] jkhrist:
Not quite sure if.you can video chat I know nero v5 has the option to make video call in dialer but I don't have ffc to test it
[Vibrant Android Development] darksandz93:
I've tried using that option but it just fails everytime
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
yeah because your mobile carrier has to support that feature.

;)

GL with that here in the states.

MUHAHAHAHAHHAH!
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
Exactly, sorry for the late reply, but T-mo does not support that feature, its an international i9000 thing. Even if you had a T-mo phone with a native cam you would be using qik for intergrated calls which only apply to other qik users.

I strongly recommend Tango. It calls by phone number and is a better design light-wieght app dedicated to video calling, even if the person you are calling doesn't have an ffc, they can still use the rear cam, and see what you are doing.
[Vibrant Android Development] orells:
OAN: Master is dropping an update tonight, with alot of fixes, they may not apply to ffc, but I will test and get back.to you guys
[Vibrant Android Development] jonyolea:
What update are u talking about?
[Vibrant Android Development] ndwgs:
Rom update

Sent from my SGH-T959
[Vibrant Android Development] amwilliams9:
Well I received my FFC yesterday and installed with no issues. I then installed the I9000 APK. and as expected Banding galore. I believe that yes both cameras are running at the same time using the same resources. This could be confusing the software and it may be trying to apply settings for both cameras at the same time ie ISO, automatic settings etc. Even when manually applying settings the same issue will occur due to the software trying to compensate for both cameras (Speculation on my part) I was able to recreate this multiple times. Stock no issues I9000 banding issues. I now believe in being able to turn off the FFC when not in use and vice versa will work. I also have re-thought the low light issue as well. Seems that the banding is present even in well lit shots. The high contrast actually hides the banding so it's not as obvious. I tried a high contrast view then panned to a darker part of the room and I could clearly see the camera struggling to compensate for the lighting conditions. Another thought is the software could be confused by the APK's with different instances for example changing the "SGH-T959" changing to "GT-I9000" if as most integrated hardware shares resources it may be confused when applying conditions where it's being told it's a t959 in one instance and the a GT-I9000 in others. I wonder if all camera/video dependent settings if changed to I-9000 could help. This would include ALL video/graphic software that uses/shares the camera/video/graphic resources. Just trying to help in whatever way I can.

On a aside eugene373 is also correct with it being a voltage issue as well. The .3mp camera does/should not require as much current to operate where the 5mp would (this explains why there are no issues with the FFC is being viewed) So if the FFC is siphoning off that needed voltage then obviously video/image capture would suffer. I believe grounding would compound the problem because with DC current unlike AC current there is no constant. The current continues to decline until depleted. Grounding would IMO only will hasten that decline regarding the camera. The FFC camera really needs a shut off Cmd when not in use or not active.
[Vibrant Android Development] jonyolea:
Come on guys! Solution it's just right the corner, I feel it! .. please don't make me buy the galaxy s 4G lol :-)
[Vibrant Android Development] connexion2005:
I just shot you guys a $10 donation. Every little bit helps right!?

27J789042J622611G - Confirmation Number
[Vibrant Android Development] BlackVision:
Sweet. I look forward to this.
[Vibrant Android Development] superNES64:
If you look on globaldirectparts under the vibrant section there is a front facing camera module that looks different compared to the one under the i9000 section. Do you think that could be the one from the 4G?
[Vibrant Android Development] connexion2005:
I have 3 of those on order. I'll be sure to let everyone know...
[Vibrant Android Development] trashcan:
The new camera part for the T959 at Globalpartsdirect now has front and rear cam.

http://www.globaldirectparts.com/Samsung-T-mobile-Galaxy-S-Vibrant-T959-Camera-p/smsng6085857.htm
[Vibrant Android Development] RaymondPJR:
ffc

Please, please, for the love of God let this finally be the end of it!:)
[Vibrant Android Development] Henchman:
'll go in on a group buy for one of those .
[Vibrant Android Development] subzerold:
I'm down if its the 4g
[Vibrant Android Development] blasian shadows:
If they work ill buy one from you
[Vibrant Android Development] connexion2005:
Thanks bud. I'll let you know as I'm getting them in soon. I'll be offering them in single quantities with MUCH faster shipping than global direct as they have a 3-4 delay just for quality control.

My main motive is to install one and verify that the banding is gone. I'll report either way. The picture for the product still shows the i9000 cam but it's possible they just used a generic picture for their site.
[Vibrant Android Development] Henchman:
same here

let me know
[Vibrant Android Development] robertd0619:
man i sure hope it's the new 4g ffc. i doubt that they would use a generic pic for it though. anyway here's the i9000 and 4g ffc just for comparison. do let us know if you still have the banding when you get em'.
[Vibrant Android Development] RoZm X:
That second picture is the same one posted like 20 pages ago.

But man I hope the drivers work so that I don't have to buy another camera!
[Vibrant Android Development] checktheemails:
this connexion guy seems to be hardcore trying to push his wares and it really belongs in another thread like "FOR SALE" where we don't have to keep listening to his methods of pushing the t959 cam instead of actually having the 4g cam.
[Vibrant Android Development] connexion2005:
Sorry dude. I was just trying to make people aware that they didn't have to be a guinea pig and I was going to be verifying the camera. MOD's clean up any posts if you feel the same way. If you plan on benefiting from my post of whether or not they are legit then maybe you can stop trying to follow up and leaving negative replies on my posts like this. Same goes for if you ever viewed my install video for the camera...
[Vibrant Android Development] parusia:
Just don't put attention to people like him. I think every body else understand what you are trying to do, thank you for test this one before other people waste their money in something that is not going to work. And if works for you well let us know.

:p
[Vibrant Android Development] ipeench:
I'm 100% ok with his posts... No longer do I see "where can I get a camera" every other post.
[Vibrant Android Development] johnny13oi:
Has anyone received a bad camera from ebay? It seems as though that's where a lot of people get theirs.
[Vibrant Android Development] domtru:
I'm appreciating the posts from connexion as I now have an idea as to where to buy a single camera. Nuff' said. I'm getting excited! I've been following this thread for months!!! You all are awesome!
[Vibrant Android Development] zbt1985:
can anyone create a .zip of the ffc_mod.zip file for cm7? I'll test i just don't know how to build the .zip...
[Vibrant Android Development] coolairG1:
I bought the i9000 camera from eBay. Thanks to connexion's instruction video, I was able to install the camera without any problem. Now I have the ffc working. I do experience the banding issue with the back camera in low light condition, and I do think even with bright light, the quality of the picture is not that good compare with those taken previously with the original camera. Now I am waiting for his testing with the 4g camera. Thanks again, connexion.
[Vibrant Android Development] trashcan:
It could be the 4G camera becase the part number is different from the galaxy s i9000 camera part.