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The rear-facing 16MP camera (not the wide angle) will no longer focus. I’ve tried all the usual software fixes (factory reset, etc.). I can actually hear a mechanism inside the phone “trying” to focus, but it seems to be locked into the nearest focal point. Before I send this thing back for warranty replacement (which involves fixing an old, busted LG G3 first so I’m not without a phone for two weeks), does anyone have a suggestion about how to fix it? I’m not particularly inclined to disassemble the G5, but I thought I’d at least check to see if anyone else has run into this problem.
Hi everyone, I realized this problem is related to the auto-focus of camera since before the cam focuses the quality of image is good. I solved this issue by installing ‘Camera FV-5 Lite’ and using manual focus! Strangely, my G5 cam also started to work fine! Hope it will be useful! Good Luck.
I had the same problem with the rear facing camera. Was’t focus at all even tries and completly burley except close to the objects like my finger when i get it close to it .. .. I have been searching. For long.. For similar problem. And the solution but bot much but recommending. To replace it .. till i found the same problem happened to the owners of s6 edge and they got to chuck it to fix it. Especially i heard someone. Smashed the lg g5 on his knee out of frastrating and then camera has been back to focus so i was overthinking about it .. . I know many people wouldnt thing about chucking or smatshing their phone as solution but what i did is i smashed it on soft bed strongly since i know its will give a strong chuck to the camera .. And boom i noticed the different . the far objects were burrly before but get a bit clear i feel like somethinh stops the camera to focus even if its trying .. And went on smatching it also at the time i focus to the far ojbect so i smatch and fall it to the bed from height spot .. .. and finally the camera got focus the object in 3 metters so clearly but still the far away spots couldn’t get to focus to .the way you wont notice it till when you zoom it .. . even i tried the same method. A lot . But i noticed there are a lot of dash in the camera maybe the dasts dont let the camera focus or maybe makes it stuck inside it to not focuse. I want to open that piece of plactic but I’m afraid to break it .. . … sorry for bad english guys just telling my experiences maybe its would be usefull for Certain.People instead of replacing the camera. ..
Google play services app is the culprit. Fix : Go to settings > Apps > Google Play Services and force stop. This will fix your camera anytime the focus isn’t working. This works every time.
By putting together the info in all these answers, I think I’ve solved this issue by disabling the Camera and Body Sensor permissions for the Google Play Services app in settings. so far so good…….
Delete google fit or any other apps with a heart rate monitor. It fixed my focus issue.
Putting a small magnet near the camera fixes the problem temporarily
I have the same issue with my G5. I found a quick fix. You have to put your hand in and out of the camera so it can refocus. It will automatically re-adjust itself in 60 seconds or less after you go in and out of it’s focus point. It’s not a permanent fix but it allows you to take pictures again.
Hey, I force stopped Google Play Services and it momentarily started to focus using the zoom lense. Then I force stopped Google Play services for Instant Apps and it’s working… still a little glitchy, but both auto and manual works.
This is a bad contact between the rear panel and the motherboard. By using a magnet, the metal parts move slightly and restore contact for a few seconds. Pressing with the finger we have the same result. This type of fault also causes the loss of GPS signal , which G5 users have reported … I think you have to open the phone, clean and move the contacts slightly.
I replaced the camera. No improvement. Then I replaced the phone (for a Samsung). That fixed it.
Did you ever figure out a fix or did you send it in? I suddenly have the same issue with mine.
I had the same problem too and i was worried about camera losing focus even my camera glass is broken few weeks ago and its not repaired yet. But it resolved and i dont know how cause my habbit is to drop my G5 and when i saw this post saying that it can be resolved by hitting… i did it twice hitting my hand in quite a force and even battery was low ……. Either one was a problem .
Ok, Now I have the same problem with my G5, the camera is locked in the close focus, this problem came with another problem at the same time, seems that the micro sd card (32) I had installed in my phone has been damaged, I can open the files I had on it through my phone but I cant save any other file on it (i.e save a new picture) also I cant erase any file stored on the SD card, I also cant format it, tried to open the sd card on my computer and my computer cant read the card. This is very annoying this is a new phone!
Force stop Google Fit app . Search google how to . I think that will fix the issue. Actually I also installed another camera Open Camera and when i opened it the camera was ok. Now i dont which one fixed it but as most people are saying Google Fit so should it be. Hope this works for you too guys
i recently update to 8.0 and i had the same problem with the camera, and this update fix this issue,
This is what worked for me: LGG5 camera stuck in close focus. Will not change focus to things far away. With camera open, shook the phone, image would jump into focus then out again. Cleaned lenses, no change In Camera settings, turned off “Steady recording” Camera will now focus properly. Tapped phone on table one time Turned steady recording back on, focus still works.
SOLVED. OK guys. After much trial and error I have found a fix for me. I downloaded camera fv-5 lite. Focused worked for a while. Went back to blurry photos. Downloaded fv-5 pro. Same problem. After much trial and error determine problem must be a continuous focusing problem. Chose continuous focus on camera fv-5 lite and camera FV pro. No problem sense. To choose continuous focus it is the circular arrow. Hope this works for you. Camera fv-5 pro is an excellent app especially if you are a photographer with a DSLR. Controls are very similar.
SOLVED FOR REAL THIS TIME I THINK. See my explanation above about installing Camera FV-5 Pro. While I love the app, it did NOT solved the problem. I still recommend you get it. What has solved it so far is this: Go to settings/Apps/Google Play Services/Permissions. Turn off Body Sensors and Camera. ALSO, Go to Settings/Apps/Google Play services for instant Apps/Permissions. Turn off Camera. The first step did not repair but when doing both it does. Seems at some time or the other I have downloaded an app such as Google Fit or something that affected the camera focus mechanism. I’ll keep you posted. I would still get the Camera FV-5 Pro app. You’ll love it.
I tried all of the violent and software “solved!” “remedies” to no avail. Finally I bit the bullet and disassembled the phone and replaced the camera. The only tough part is getting the cement off the display. However, my re-assembly was faulty and I lost the function of the down Vol button. Now I have to use the up Vol button to get the on-screen slider, and use that. Also, you need the down Vol button for screen shots, but there are several free apps that put a screen shot soft button on your home screen, or use the Home button to make screen shots. My camera replacement has worked fine for about seventeen months now. I installed Item name: 3-L-234 0TO(em) “OEM Back Main Rear Camera Cam Module Parts For LG G6 G5 G4 V10 V30[LG G5 +Tools]” from E-1 Products Inc. on eBay.
https://okadtech.com/lg-g5-camera-focus-… Go and solve this irritating problem and then thanks me later
