Galaxy S4 Auto focus camera problems

[zerge man]

So my Galaxy s4, the stock camera app wont auto focus. I have tried to download another camera app and that didn't help. I have cleared the cache for the app itself and I have put my phone into recovery mode and cleared the cache there. Anyone know what is up with this thing? It ticks me off.

Kernel version
3.4.0-2048698

Android version
4.3

Can anyone help me figure out the problem here? And how to fix it?

 

[Almeuit]

What happens when you tap on an area when taking a picture? Does the box show up? Anything of that nature?

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[mhinc]

So my Galaxy s4, the stock camera app wont auto focus. I have tried to download another camera app and that didn't help. I have cleared the cache for the app itself and I have put my phone into recovery mode and cleared the cache there. Anyone know what is up with this thing? It ticks me off.

Kernel version
3.4.0-2048698

Android version
4.3

Can anyone help me figure out the problem here? And how to fix it?

When it doubt. Factory reset. If that doesn't work, warranty.

 

[sasha]

So my Galaxy s4, the stock camera app wont auto focus. I have tried to download another camera app and that didn't help. I have cleared the cache for the app itself and I have put my phone into recovery mode and cleared the cache there. Anyone know what is up with this thing? It ticks me off.

Kernel version
3.4.0-2048698

Android version
4.3

Can anyone help me figure out the problem here? And how to fix it?

Wish I could help, I feel I've been experiencing trouble with the camera focus since updating to KitKat especially when using timer mode.

 

[bodum02]

Wish I could help, I feel I've been experiencing trouble with the camera focus since updating to KitKat especially when using timer mode.

Me too...

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[mhinc]

Us Canadians in the great white North haven't got the KitKat upgrade yet, at least officially So not much I can offer for assistance.
But I will say this. We may have to wait longer, but we get a solid upgrade with little to no issues, where I notice providers in the USA
rush and there always ends up being massive problems

 

[geotweetmcneil]

I have the same issue, only got the phone yesterday, 2 factory resets, cleared cache nothing. Whats happening is when i select the camera app, on the screen is perfect picture for 1 second then goes blurry, taking it to samsung warranty centre so i will update.

 

[sasha]

I have the same issue, only got the phone yesterday, 2 factory resets, cleared cache nothing. Whats happening is when i select the camera app, on the screen is perfect picture for 1 second then goes blurry, taking it to samsung warranty centre so i will update.

My problem is happening when I use the rear facing camera, with flash and timer. When I hit the button to take a picture the camera will first flash then start counting down to take the picture afterwards the picture is super dark, almost completely black.

 

[geotweetmcneil]

The fix is you need the camera module replaced. Ordered mine on eBay yesterday, I'm going to do it myself. Follow the link on how to do it yourself. Hope this helps.
http://youtu.be/zm4f2XjQLAM

 

[Sanjay Chandra]

So my Galaxy s4, the stock camera app wont auto focus. I have tried to download another camera app and that didn't help. I have cleared the cache for the app itself and I have put my phone into recovery mode and cleared the cache there. Anyone know what is up with this thing? It ticks me off.

Kernel version
3.4.0-2048698

Android version
4.3

Can anyone help me figure out the problem here? And how to fix it?

Have you tried Settings >> Metering Mode >> Matrix ?

 

[geotweetmcneil]

Well I changed camera module myself!! Easy job! S4 running sweet again!!

 

[bgbdsuisue]

Sanjay is right. Had same problem. open camera app, menu/settings/metering mode/matrix . Thanks Sanjay, that was driving me nuts. Supposed to be one of the best cameras on a phone, i was really disapointed.

 

[Chris Surmeier]

Sanjay, you're a genius.

 

[tzukows]

Setting to matrix worked!

 

[john wesley6]

Have you tried Settings >> Metering Mode >> Matrix ?

Thank you so much!! I replaced my camera just recently and this happened.. I was worried that I might have to change it again, but you were so helpful! Thank you again!

 

[Kishan Kudia]

What happens when you tap on an area when taking a picture? Does the box show up? Anything of that nature?

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Even I facing the same problem auto focus failed

 

[Kishan Kudia]

So my Galaxy s4, the stock camera app wont auto focus. I have tried to download another camera app and that didn't help. I have cleared the cache for the app itself and I have put my phone into recovery mode and cleared the cache there. Anyone know what is up with this thing? It ticks me off.

Kernel version
3.4.0-2048698

Android version
4.3

Can anyone help me figure out the problem here? And how to fix it?

Even I'm facing d same problem some one please help

 

[trishaloha]

Have you tried Settings >> Metering Mode >> Matrix ?

Thank you ever so much, both for the original question here & this perfect solution.

I've struggled with this same focusing issue for too long now--I also have a Benign Essential Tremor which makes taking any picture enough of a struggle without issues such as this. I've tried other settings, and I've contacted support, to no avail--was actually reduced to tears earlier trying to take some important pics, yet the camera kept going in & out of focus as usual; it shouldn't be that difficult to take a decent, properly focused photo.

Thank you again, so very much--I've re-taken those pics now, and they look fantastic even with my tremor! Very happy

Sincerely, Trish

 

[Andrew Botcherby]

Thank you!! This was driving me crazy and I was missing photos

Easy fix

 

[grebsmith]

Almost sorry to report this: after trying what you good people have suggested (for the same auto focus problem) to no avail, I let the farmer in me have a shot. I tapped the phone against a piece of soft pine, in this case on the sides of the phone, and it came right back into focus. Hope it helps someone, I doubt it is a long term fix and probably will replace the camera module.