Camera module from another Xperia?

Drakenfall · Apr 19, 2012

Hi

Is it possible to replace Play's camera module for a NEO's 8Mp one or from another xperia 2011 phone, like Ray or Arc?

I've seen some disassembly videos and the connector seems to be the same in all of them.

Regards

University of Pi · Apr 19, 2012

I don't know but I'd imagine that it would require kernel modifications and would be an overly complex solution...

ezadsyafiq99 · Apr 20, 2012

depend on rom..

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Drakenfall · Apr 20, 2012

University of Pi said:
I don't know but I'd imagine that it would require kernel modifications and would be an overly complex solution...

Well i know if we have a Neo V and get the 8mp camera module of Neo and flash the Neo camera files we get a full Neo.

Since the conectors are the same the module should work i think and with that the camera files should work on Play.

ezadsyafiq99 said:
depend on rom..

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What do you mean?

Drakenfall · Apr 21, 2012

Nothing?

CTU_Loscombe · Apr 21, 2012

I'm sure megapixel is hardware related. I doubt flashing a different camera would work
Kinda like asking "If I flash my NES could I make it into an Xbox360?"

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University of Pi · Apr 21, 2012

CTU_Loscombe said:
I'm sure megapixel is hardware related. I doubt flashing a different camera would work
Kinda like asking "If I flash my NES could I make it into an Xbox360?"

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I think he's talking about swapping out the physical module

that's why I said and ezadsyafiq99 said that it would certainly require software modifications (somehow I can't think of a wording that comes off less angry sounding; I'm just trying to explain

Drakenfall · Apr 21, 2012

CTU_Loscombe said:
I'm sure megapixel is hardware related. I doubt flashing a different camera would work
Kinda like asking "If I flash my NES could I make it into an Xbox360?"

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Well, like University answered, i was talking about switching the hardware camnera module from another phone (Neo,Arc) since in the Neo V you can use the 8mp module of Neo.

University of Pi said:
I think he's talking about swapping out the physical module

that's why I said and ezadsyafiq99 said that it would certainly require software modifications (somehow I can't think of a wording that comes off less angry sounding; I'm just trying to explain

Well i will assume that isn´t just switch the module, also some libs and etc.., but i would like to know is if any one knows if there is a module that is plug and play (aside from the software mod).

Deleted member 4493700 · Apr 22, 2012

If you switch the camera of the play for the neo, doesn't that mean you'll need to.switch the camera.apk because the one the play has the mp option up to 5mp

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Drakenfall · Apr 22, 2012

MrHaPpY66 said:
If you switch the camera of the play for the neo, doesn't that mean you'll need to.switch the camera.apk because the one the play has the mp option up to 5mp

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Well, if a camera module of Neo is hardware compatible, i will assume that i will need to change the camera.apk and libs and some more software related.

Turbostraw · Apr 30, 2012

Hmm I was wondering something similar: my xperia s camera module is broken (only think broken after a 4 story fall!) and I can only find 8mp Neo modules online.

Do you think I can just swap it with my current module (as they are basically the same) or would it require APK fiddling?

Drakenfall · May 5, 2012

Turbostraw said:
Hmm I was wondering something similar: my xperia s camera module is broken (only think broken after a 4 story fall!) and I can only find 8mp Neo modules online.

Do you think I can just swap it with my current module (as they are basically the same) or would it require APK fiddling?

I´m not 100% shure, in the Neo V it´s just switch the camera module with the Neo and flash the Neo firmware and all set, so i´ll assume that in Xperia 2011 range i could try to add a 8mp to the Play, my friend has a Neo V and he will make the upgrade to the 8mp, and i will try the 5mp of his Neo V on Play, if it works, so should the 8mp too.

In Xperia S it´s a new line up, but the software seems the same, if the conecctors are the same and since your warranty is gone, you could give it a go.

But still, i would search for the original since it´s 12mp, going to 8mp it´s a long downgrade.

Drakenfall · May 7, 2012

Well, i already checked a camera module from Arc and Neo, none fits the Play, only hope is the Ray or Mini could fit.

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