MDA Compact II (Charmer) camera problem

[Symos]

Hi guys

I recently bought an MDA Compact II and was really disappointed with the camera, as it is too dark and practically unusable when there is no sunlight.

But that's not the problem. The problem is that I also got one for my girlfriend cos she needed a GPS for the car and....surprise...the camera (i.e. brightness) is 1000 times better! ALL the settings are the same, however hers will automatically adjust the brightness much more and make it much lighter (very nice actually) when there is not much physical light. Mine also makes automatic adjustments but to a much much smaller level.

The only differences these phones have, are:
1. I have installed the updated ROM on mine
2. I have SIM unlocked mine

Any ideas?
Could it be the ROM? If so, do you think I can find the old rom anywhere?

Thanks very much.

[ValkyrieLenneth]

I have just updated my Charmer to the newest ROM last night and found the same degrade in camera quality too, though it isn't too bad like yours but still worse and darker than the original shipped ROM.

[pjam]

I'm using the latest uk t-mobile rom and my camera seems fine.
I'm guessing yo have played with the Adjustment option to change the brightness, contrast etc?

[dave106]

should make a huge difference

[foxee!!]

I too have just installed the latest T-mobile upgrade, and the camera is very dark...and yes I've fiddled with the settings. The camera patch sounds great, but won't run....it comes up with an unsuccessful message...anyone any thoughts?

[Symos]

should make a huge difference

I successfully installed the patch on my phone, but it didn't make any difference at all (at least not for the better!)...So the problem remains...which is a shame, considering it is (apparently) coming from the firmware and not the hardware!

[skedone]

i solved the problem on my mda compact II on t-mobile (uk) all i did is changed the home screen settings and removed the t-mobile bit and went back to normal theme and now camarah is perfect this has worked on 2 others as well lol so i guess there is a prob with the t-mobile customisation software

[HelixX23]

Hi... I had the same problem... I changed the Flicker Filter Option from auto to 50hz and it works!!!!!!

Please try and reply :D