Nokia n97 camera sucks?

i take pictures with my n97 and they look alright. then i go to look at them in the gallery and they look HORRIBLE, looks like they were taken from a VGA camera. i have recently updated to the newest firmware and still the same problem.
Is anyone else having this problem?

The N97 camera is a pretty good camera.
If you read the documentation you might understand what all it can do.
1. Check Options->Image quality. If you're taking "Print 5M - Large" you are getting the full 5.1 megapixels.
2. Press the icon that looks like three horizontal lines and go through the selections under "Scene Mode":
Automatic
User defined
Close-up
Portrait
Landscape
Sport
Night
Night portrait
For indoors, try night portrait.
3. Another setting that makes a lot of different is White Balance
Automatic
Sunny
Cloudy
Incandescent
Fluorescent
If indoors, try incandescent or fluorescent depending on your lighting conditions.
I know everyone expects Automatic to mean to do everything for you, but you have compromises even on regular digital camera when you use automatic settings.
After playing around to get the feel of the camera and the settings, I'm getting some really good indoor shots with my N97. One indoor video presentation under fluorescent lights came out extraordinarily good!
Don't give up!

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Nokia n97 camera lens/ can i return it to the stor...

hi
i just my nokia n97 a few weeks ago and my camera lens is getting scratched because of the camera cover. i searched the site and many people said its a hardware problem, will care centre be able to fix it, or can i go back to the store where i have bought it on a contract and return it for another fone eg. HTC magic.
thanks alot..kinda disappointed for the defect...
n97.

The lens shutter on a camera is supposed to protect the lens, that why its there. However, in this case the N97, it has a design fault, and as such the shutter is not fit for purpose.
Now, if the shop are unwilling to exchange the device for a device without the flaw demand a refund of your money. If they still refuse to do anything then contact your local trading standards, you will be able to find their address or phone number from the link below.
Its the shops responsiblity to sort this out so don't let them tell you otherwise.
http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/advice/consumer-advice.cfm
Sale of Goods Act 1979. Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982. Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994. The Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002.
Key Facts:• Wherever goods are bought they must "conform to contract". This means they must be as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality (i.e. not inherently faulty at the time of sale).
• Goods are of satisfactory quality if they reach the standard that a reasonable person would regard as satisfactory, taking into account the price and any description.
• Aspects of quality include fitness for purpose, freedom from minor defects, appearance and finish, durability and safety.
• It is the seller, not the manufacturer, who is responsible if goods do not conform to contract.
• If goods do not conform to contract at the time of sale, purchasers can request their money back "within a reasonable time". (This is not defined and will depend on circumstances)
• For up to six years after purchase (five years from discovery in Scotland) purchasers can demand damages (which a court would equate to the cost of a repair or replacement).
• A purchaser who is a consumer, i.e. is not buying in the course of a business, can alternatively request a repair or replacement.
• If repair and replacement are not possible or too costly, then the consumer can seek a partial refund, if they have had some benefit from the good, or a full refund if the fault/s have meant they have enjoyed no benefit.
http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/consumers/fact-sheets/page38311.html#
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Nokia N97 Camera Flash In The Dark

My N97 is already currently being repaired in a Nokia Service Centre however not for this reason, i have just remembered that when i take a photo in the black or in the dark outside, and i use the flash, it takes the photo and most times not always you see a like white blob down the left side of the photo, anyone know why? or if this can be fixed? and if so how do i contact Nokia Service to tell them to repair it?

I didn't need any paperwork, i don't think you should.
It is a well known problem with the N97, if you do need anything, you may need a photo on your phone to show the problem or be able to show the scratches on the camera but you may not need to do that, just tell them your problem and it will click for them what it is as they replace them everyday now.
Obviously how quick he can do it, depends on how much work that dealer has, but with me he said it would be done within 30minutes, any longer and he would drop it home for me.......great customer service

N97 camera help

why does my nokia n97 camera is only 3 megapixel (highest resolution)?
And the camera tone is disabled...
mushrooms
Solved!
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Hey Mushroomlolz, Welcome to the nokia forums!
Try updating your phone to the latest version and follow these steps to change your image resolution and camera tone.
Camera application > Options > Settings > Image Quality > Set your image quality.
Camera application > Options > Settings > Camera Tone > Set your Camera Tone.
Let me know if this fixes your issue!
Sheldrick
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Camera scratch in nokia n97

did any one note that's the cover of the main camera of the nokia n97 scratch the lens? please tell me

yes it is a common issue, do a serach and you will see plenty of threads about this
/discussions/board/message?board.id=smartphones&message.id=161007&query.id=565946#M161007
start with this
Message Edited by radical24 on 31-Aug-2009 09:45 AM
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Problem updating Nokia N97 firmware over the arir ...

OK here goes,
I'm having some real problems updating the firmware on my white nokia N97
I recently bought it of the web as a 12 month contract onto t-mobile (not there website though) in th uk
After noticing some problems i googled and noticed a firmware update had been released on 1st july 2009
I tried to get the firmwae over the air (OTA) via typing in *#0000# and selecting check for updates. I get no updates available for nokia and t-mobile (unsure what the difference is?)
So i heard try using nokia software updater.
i downloaded latest version 1.6.13 and installed it on a windows vista 32-bit home premium laptop ok
i have also installed all of the stuff that came with the cd with the phone (ovistore etc )
when i plug the phone into the laptop i get four options (PC, media, usb and something else) first time it ran it installed the necessary drivers and so therefore when i now plug it it just connects as expected.
so the laptop is detecting the nokia n97 at this stage
when i then load nokia software updater click next i put the phone into general mode on full charge with a sim card in it and click next again to detect the phone is pc suite mode
after about 2 minutes it says it can detect the phone although i can go to my computer and traverse the folder view!
i can even set it off looking for the phone pluggin it in and the autoplay options of vista will kick in in the background detecting the phone (ie outisde scope of nokia software updater)
i have tried all different connections mode pc suite mode etc different profiles nothing. tried it onto different pcs with different windows version on it. tried reinstalling software updater
my software version is 10.0.012 and my product code is 0587240
interestingly when i goto the can i update on nokias website it says no i have the latest version when i supply this information. weird
im kinda in catch 22 because there is a bug with pc usb detection of the phone in version 10 but i cant update to version 11 because of this bug
its driving me nuts any help greatly appreciated
thanks in advance
Cheers
kyle

kyletindle wrote:
i did a hard reset using *#7370# and locking code 12345 and the phone did reset but software updater does still not recognise the phone whilst ovi suite does and nokia sync etc
to make matters worse it has broke my facebook app error: undefined
mega
just what i wanted cheers nokia
It will break your facebook as you have re-formatted the C: drive of you phone. Was you facebook installed to the E: drive by any chance?
Go to OVI Store and re-install it.
It may be work installing it from OVI Store then un-installing that one to clean off the mess you have been left with post formatt and then re-installing it fresh from OVI Store.
As I always say. Before doing a re-format always uninstall all apps/widgests before doing a hard reset or factory reset.
I also do a this and a factory reset before firmware updates to clean my phone. Should really do a hard reset/format as this would be cleaner still, but tehn I would have to do a lot more set-up afterwards.
N97 (Product Code: 0585262 (Voda UK)) FW 12.0.026
95 8Gb (Product Code: 0558787 (UK)) FW 31.0.018
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N97 camera operting by it self all the time .

hello, i have a horrible problem with my nokia n97 , the camera suddenly open by it self and when i click exit it will open again and so on ..
now i cant use my mobile for any thing because the camera operting every each second !!
please help me i am desspred !! i cant send messges or doing any !!

sounds like a hardware problem, you need to visit a Nokia Care Point, just out of interest, do you carry the phone in a case with a magnetic clip ? Opening the cover activates the camera, and I have read before of users having this problem as the magnetised holder clip causes the camera to activate.
Before taking the phone to Nokia Care Point it may be worth trying a hard reset and re-installing the latest software, but it sounds like a physical problem ? If you do a reset, ONLY back up your contacts, Calendar and Notes, NOTHING else , as a full backup and restore will re-install the problem if it is a software issue. Dial *#7370# followed by 12345, then set up the phone manually .
Good Luck
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Nokias N97 new Meomory Management update as a Chri...

Hi all,
just downloaded today the meomory management update for Nokia N97. After installing it increased the phone memory by 2MB and then automatically uninstalled itself. Think some of cache folders are relocated to mass memory card. in addition to this do you see any other advantages of this update. Looking forward to hearing from all of you.

The MINI got a new fw update, but AFAIK the N97 was abandoned long time ago.
N97 getting Anna? - Not true. The N97 does not have the proper hardware to run symbian 3 nor Anna.
The N97 was a great mistake as you mentioned. May God know why they came up with the brilliant idea of the tiny amount of NAND memory...

Problem in nokia n97 charging

sridharrb - apart from the fact that your problem has no relationship to this thread, your problem is a symptom of the rubbish handsets that Nokclue build. The only real fix is to replace your phone with a handset from another manufacturer.
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When i connect charger to my mobile (n97 mini) it wont charge automatically, i need to switch off the mobile and start again then it will charge, its really sucks,
almost a month i am struggling with it, Even i give it to nokia service dealer they just erase the software and clean but still the problem same.
What could be the problem and how can i fix it.

Nokia N97 Mini - Pictures / Video - Disable

Hey, I recently got my Nokia N97 Mini, And im just wondering if its possible to disable the Camera Shutter noise whenever your taking a picture, And is it possible to turn off the Red Light when recording?
Its annoying when im trying to record something, Sometimes it will reflect off surfaces.. Also the Camera Shutter noise is annoying.. Interrupts silence when i want to take pictures , At special events..
Is there a way to Disable these 2 things? Thanks!

No you can't do any of these things! It is for some privacy reasons we can't do it. Let others also know what you are clicking and shooting
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Nokia N97 not charging

My Nokia N97 use to be in perfect condition and would charge every time i plug it in. However, lately whenever I plug it in, it charges and then it stops and says "Unplug charger from power supply to save energy" and then it says "Not Charging" and then it charges again and then it doesn't. The light near the charging slot always turn on and off multiple times. I have to play around with the charger and plug it in and out multiple times to get it to work. When it finally starts to charge, it takes extremely long to charge. It used to charge quick but now it take hours. Also, if it is charging, and I accidently touch the phone or the cord, it will immediately stop charging. Then I have to play around with the cord again so it will charge. Please help! What is the problem with my phone and how can I fix it? Thanks so much!

I have the exact same problem.
A new charger does not solve the issue.
The problem also occurs on USB. However, the USB connection is left in place even if it stops charging. And when connected to the charger: the phone does notice the charger is still connected. As soon as I pull the plug it immedieately puts up the notice again that I should unplug it for energy savings.
So it does know it is connected, but it simply refuses to charge the battery untill you disconnect and reconnect it multiple times.
This is either:
1.) A software issue
2.) A issue with the battery's internal protection.
I sent a large email to Nokia regarding this issue as this entire N97 is starting to me very angry. Nokia must be laughing very hard about the people paying a ton of money for a product that doesnt even work and will not work for even a year!
Camera slide problems, unlock slide falling off, C: space running low even if you install everything on E: and now the battery that appears to be dead after less than 8 months.
And support or warranty service is nowhere to be found, the nearest Care point only helps ppl that have a business contract with them and the other care points are uber far away. And if you want to send your phone: it can take up to a month or more before it will be repaired!
Great job Nokia.... Your service is extremely bad, and with such a bad service: your phones are way too expensive. You dont care about the clients as soon as they have paid. You dont provide any service at all.
To topic starter:
try to charge your phone on USB. If it charges without issues: get a new charger.
If it gives the same issues: Check your battery or try to find a Care point. Although the care point dont really care about customers.
-edit- "Foul" language replaced.

Crime of buying a Nokia N97

I see that I'm not all alone who has issues with N97. This is the worst phone ever and guess what I have a Nokia 6630 from the time it was launched and it works better then N97.... My phone was with their repair team for almost a month as firmware issue, camera flash was constantly on despite switching the phone off (on connecting the battery it would start), the camera quality was soo bad and its settings never responded; you login to facebook and cannot logout, the phone gets hangs in between, the swipe doesnt work sometimes when you try to answer the call, while loading applications or widgets the screen goes black... I have set the main internet connection point to be my WLAN but sometimes it automatically switches to "Data Package" by the service provider which I have not made as an access point and clearly defined WLAN (lost all my credit due to this).... once back in the WLAN area the phone does not search and connect to it by default and the other net applications like news, weather, etc does not connect unless I reset the phone.
Its been two months since I bought this phone with one month being with Nokia for repair work (infact they swapped the whole phone) but did not replace it... Yeah finally can someone tell me how to delete the email headers from the mailbox... it never deletes and hoped this would have been resolved by the new firmware as per Nokia service people...
I have had HTC phones - my god what a phone it was and never had to these issues esp with WLAN as it used to automatically scan and update information..
Exhausted and mentally tortured by Nokia N97 and time taken to repair the phone but still no difference.... should have gone for HTC Pro2
P.S - Nokia please recall this stupid **bleep** machine of yours and replace it with a new one or refund customers back their money...

"Many users of the N97 have been reporting various system based errors and bugs that have been plaguing the device since its release date. There are even entire forums dedicated to the bugs and problems of N97 users –a testament to how unstable the system is. The big blow came as both mobile carrier Vodafone UK and distributer Electronista have stopped offering the device to customers. Electronista now redirects buyers to the more stable N97 Mini and Vodafone no longer lists the device."
LINK to Article: http://www.mobileblog.mobile-deals-compared.co.uk/2009/11/industry-news/is-symbian-sinking-n97-and-s...
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Disappointed from Nokia N97

HI i purchases a Nokia N97 about a month or two ago. i picked the white version and at the same time my dad picked the black version. over this past month i had so many problems with it such as shutting off for no reason quitting applications for no reason, having a black screen for a few second, etc.
i went to the Nokia Flagship store and they took my phone to diagnose it. They replaced some vibration sensor which did not help at all and my phone kept on having all of those problems. Yesterday i went to the store and they replaced my phone in a new one, now this phone is also messed up. most of the time it gives me this error message: "disk error - cannot complete write retry or data will be lost"
I'm really getting sick of this phone because I'm paying alot more for it since i need to drive to the store and waste so much of my time.
As i said before my dad has the black version and has non of these problems and errors he's runs smoothly.

Look, if your phone’s a lemon take it back and demand replacement. If the store will only offer to fix it, contact Nokia (your phone is still under warranty) and see if they will replace it for you. If they offer to repair, accept the offer if you want to keep the phone (they will send you a UPS label for return, so you won’t have to drive to the store again). If you don’t, sell it and count your losses and move on. There are options for you if you wish to use them. Sometimes life isn’t simple. The people here that kindly offer tech support and help for all manner of problems do so as a kindness and willingness to help others. They are not employees of Nokia, just people like you and me. The only difference between them and you, to paraphrase John Lennon, is that to them there are no problems, only solutions. This is a support forum, not a mope forum. If, as you say, you came here with absolutely no desire to receive help from forum members, but merely to gripe, then I would suggest you find a place more suitable to unload your angst and self-pity.

Nokia N97 LCD Screen Problems - a never ending sto...

Hello.
I recently purchased a new Nokia N97 smartphone. Everything about the phone is awesome, such as GPS, decent camera, good audio and video playback, etc, except for one thing. First thing first, I always see ghosting or 'burn-in' of images on the screen - quiet clearly on bright backgrounds. This is one of many annoyances as it often is visible when your watching movies and will only go away if the screen is off long enough. Another fault with the screen is that it appears to not refresh fast enough as I can often see what appears to be 'scan lines' running horizontal (if the phone is horizontal). Last, but not least, there appears to be diagonal lines crossing the screen from the top left to the buttom right as well as little matrixes of dots, however they do not seem to be on the LCD itself but rather the resistve layer. This may be just a feature to make the screen more reponsive, but I don't know and it is only visible in bright light, but when it is, you can diffently notice it. Does anyone else notice these strange effects? Will a Nokia Care Center help fix it?
And yes, screen proctectors have been removed.
Naito.

I have the exact same problems... Some other problems two.
When I get a call and my correspondent quits the communication before I do, the phone freezes and I m forced to turn the phone off to deblock it.
This is really annoying. Some times, just while navigating between menus the screen gets stuck between two menus.
I purchased the phone 2 days ago and as you sed, its a great phone but not worth the pries, far from it.
I m goanna bring it back to the shop to have it change to see if its my phone who has a problem or the entire N97 series.
If that's the case I ll go for an other phone. I have always used Nokia phones, and was happy about them but this time I m am really disappointed.
I ll let you guys know if I get these problems fixed or if it gets worst.

Document Editor For Nokia N97 mini Should be Intro...

Hi,
I would really like nokia to introduce a document editor for the nokia n97 mini,since that phone has a good keyboard and the features are good,the document editor will complete the phone and it would surely be the complete multipurpose phone.
Regards,
Pranav Thakar

adrianhughes wrote:
Hi Abhishek23,
As the N97mini is an older model, its software development and maintenance cycle has ended a number of years ago. There will be no more firmware updates for this device, and every other Symbian device produced in the last few years.....as Symbian is now in maintenance mode and the focus is on the Asha line and the Windows Phone platform of which Lumia is part of.
Nokia should have brought the same improvements to N97 mini which were included in the 41.x.xxx and 42.x.xxx software versions for the C6-00. After all, apart from the camera the C6-00 is the same device as the N97 mini, so it should have been fairly trivial. They are not major changes by no means, but useful.
Unfortunately there is at least one major bug left even in the latest C6-00 firmware: http://www.developer.nokia.com/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=153
It also affects N97 mini with 30.0.004, but it appears Nokia is not going to fix it on either device.
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