[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.

[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.