Hi all,
I've been experimenting with the camcorder and I'm pretty disappointed at the quality of the video. Just curious if anyone knows something that I don't about how to get a bit better results. Anyone know of any non-obvious tweaks or tips to get a bit less pixelly videos? Or maybe a ROM recommendation? I wouldn't think that the ROM matters but shoot, I learn something surprising and new about my phone all the time!
(Using DarchLegend 4.3)
I'm running fresh 2d and my camera is fine. other than the obvious - its not an actual camcorder thing. works great for those times you can't go get the Sony.
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+1 for the crappy camcorder question.
Yeah, here's the camcorder fix.
Fix
I just tried my camcorder and its garbage my pre was much better then this but not good enough to switch back
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ziggy682 said:
Yeah, here's the camcorder fix.
Fix
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The Fix sucks dude.
ziggy682 said:
Yeah, here's the camcorder fix.
Fix
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since its a "fix" it should be free right?
venumx said:
since its a "fix" it should be free right?
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oh how i envy that day..
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Do any of you guys know of a rom for the mez that supports a front facing camera? I watched a video on youtube about the instalation and really want to give this a try. Any ideas?
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Do any of you guys know of a rom for the mez that supports a front facing camera? I watched a video on youtube about the instalation and really want to give this a try. Any ideas?
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first we would have to have an ffc... but then every rom would support it. so... yes? I'm confusing myself. no.
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On youtube there are videos on how to install a front facing camera into a galaxy s that does not have one. However they say that you need to have a rom that supports the ffc.
Ain't gonna happen
It has a front facing camera - you just have to turn the phone around to use it.
I've trained you well.
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I've trained you well.
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Happy to please you, master.
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Comedy......
Hello-hello!
So here is Skype with some fixes, added features and support for video-calling on more devices!
Read more / Grab it:
Build v22
*REMEMBER: You need to uninstall original skype app first, then install my apk!
Great thing, working perfect for me on XXJVP with SpeedmodKernel!
Thank you very much, great work!!
QUESTION: What is different in your newer Version?
Nice one mate, thanks!
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QUESTION: What is different in your newer Version?
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Well, in the first (older) build I had removed a command which may be needed.
May have caused froyo showing video-call options, while they're not supported on it!
Can't confirm this, as I'm not running froyo.
just curious: how did you do this? you can't get source from compiled binary files.. does this program reads these informations from a file in the apk which is separately editable like az xml or something?
great work man, tried on galaxy s 2 and works fine, many thanks!
Yess! Brilliant .. I came on xda to see if any one had ported it for sgs .. And to my surprise I was not dissappointed! Downliading now...
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just curious: how did you do this? you can't get source from compiled binary files..
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You can decompile an APK and get some byte-code though, then recompile it.
Did not work on gtablwt
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So i think it works, if anyone wants to test add me as a contact and test, PM for my skype username.
THANK YOU OP, this is great i may now be able to video chat with my family from Australia!
Edit: Oh yeah, my device.
Sprint (USA) Samsung Epic 4G with the 2.3.3 EF02 leak.
Thank you! Working great with video calling on my SGS with CM 7.1
Dude you are a geneus works on sgs2 and nexus s and htc incredible tryed all 3 of them +1internets to you sir
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I have a strange issue - the video from front facing camera is strange, check the attached image. It is from PC Skype but in the preview in Skype Android it is the same..... It seems that preview is like being drunk ))))) you see multiplied....
The other camera works perfect... Setting? Rom? Darky ROM10.1 with GB
It outta topic but how do you thank a post with the xda premium app? I want to thank yoy
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I *think* I've got it workig on the HTC Flyer.
blazedevelop said:
I have a strange issue - the video from front facing camera is strange, check the attached image. It is from PC Skype but in the preview in Skype Android it is the same..... It seems that preview is like being drunk ))))) you see multiplied....
The other camera works perfect... Setting? Rom? Darky ROM10.1 with GB
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That's kernel/ROM combination issue mate!
Front-cam bug on some kernels..
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That's kernel/ROM combination issue mate!
Front-cam bug on some kernels..
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OK I will try to raise this issue to ROM dev Thanks for the great job
Does it work with main camera? Or only secondary front camera?
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murad12s said:
Does it work with main camera? Or only secondary front camera?
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Both cameras supported!!!
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Does it work with main camera? Or only secondary front camera?
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on sgs 2 works with both cameras...
http://www.droid-life.com/
Tested the APK and works.
got my file from here:
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/s...-Video-Support-for-Various-Devices...?p=42265
tested it & yes it works
Did you guys have any problems? My video feed kept freezing, but I could see and hear other person though.
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Did you guys have any problems? My video feed kept freezing, but I could see and hear other person though.
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Yeah it keeps freezing after like 15 seconds.....IDK if this can be fixed really. I just turn the cam off and back on and unfreezes and then it freezes again.
mine froze the first couple times. now it is fine.
We got the freezing issue too. Gonna keep testing it out
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We got the freezing issue too. Gonna keep testing it out
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I'd love to know what's causing it. Scratching my head on this one.
works here, no freezing so far
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works here, no freezing so far
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Which APK did you install? Or are they all the same? The stupid thing is that I don't even really use Skype at all. I just want it to work properly.
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Which APK did you install? Or are they all the same? The stupid thing is that I don't even really use Skype at all. I just want it to work properly.
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used the one from here (first link - stored on Megaupload)
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/06/30/download-skype-for-htc-thunderolt-with-working-video/
Video froze after 6 seconds.
I have the apk from the galaxy 2 forum and it works great in landscape and with the front camera. Is there any version that works with the rear camera and/or portrait?
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I have the apk from the galaxy 2 forum and it works great in landscape and with the front camera. Is there any version that works with the rear camera and/or portrait?
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Is it working properly with the Sensation? if so can you share the apk??
Latest version 2.0.0.47 is posted there > http://www.villainrom.co.uk/SGS2/skype045.php
poisike said:
Latest version 2.0.0.47 is posted there > http://www.villainrom.co.uk/SGS2/skype045.php
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Thank you with this apk is working grate!
It works awesome! No lag. No freeze. I officially want to have sex with this phone now.
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It works awesome! No lag. No freeze. I officially want to have sex with this phone now.
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Does the back camera work with this version too..?
wow..this thing is more instant than the pc version. I am highly impressed. appreciate the link.
This version of Skype actually is smoother than my pc. Has anybody found a way to to adjust the brightness of the camera it is extremely dark
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Is there no way to make it portrait instead of landscape?
So Skype released a new update for a lot ore phones, the Thunderbolt is finally included in the video calling list. YAY, right?
Well if you read the description you find this: "On Android 2.2 (Froyo), only the back camera will work. This is because only devices running Android OS 2.3 or higher allow apps to access the front facing camera."
So you can video chat..but only with the rear camera...what good is that for video chat?!?
I don't understand their justification....on 2.2 I was able to use the leaked/hacked skype apk and the front facing cam worked fine
Exactly! It's total BS.
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I don't understand their justification....on 2.2 I was able to use the leaked/hacked skype apk and the front facing cam worked fine
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Yeah, not to mention that Tango works fine on Froyo with the FFC...
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At least it's a start. Honestly, though, GTalk with video has been great.
where did you see this new release?
on the skype website?
nm found your quote on the market.
I just installed and tested it out w/ my wife vide/audio is working
currently running gbdebloat.
@bliang - does the gtalk video also have the same problem as skype where
you have to put the phone in landscape in order to fix the rotated video?
I get some kind of package error when installing on CM7.
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Installed on CM7 but won't let me sign in or create a new account. However it keeps trying to start up with the cloud and sync circle in the notification bar. Even killed it and it just reappeared.
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is that old skype apk that was working on stock still avaible?
Nevermind, i didnt have it enabled in the settings...
It does work in CM7 RC1.4 for me with the front camera.
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is that old skype apk that was working on stock still avaible?
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I think it may be on my server, in the signature.
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Front camera works my phone (running CM7), but sound is missing. Anyone else able to confirm this problem?
Well you could always face the back camera to you and stand in front of a mirror/place a mirror in front so you can see the screen
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Front camera works my phone (running CM7), but sound is missing. Anyone else able to confirm this problem?
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I'm having that same problem on cm7.
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I'm having that same problem on cm7.
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Same...damn, didn't notice it last time I tested.
well this is depressing. i've been waiting to use skype b/c most of the people i want to chat with don't have tango, fring or video gchat on their unrooted phones.
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I think it may be on my server, in the signature.
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thank u sir
Hopefully the official 2.3 update comes out soon.
what camera apps are u using?
i tried using SNAP camera but it kept freezing.
i also read that it doesnt matter what camera app you use, quality of pics will be the same.
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what camera apps are u using?
i tried using SNAP camera but it kept freezing.
i also read that it doesnt matter what camera app you use, quality of pics will be the same.
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Negative. Different cameras give better picks than others.. It really depends on what ROM your on$
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Negative. Different cameras give better picks than others.. It really depends on what ROM your on$
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I use Camera ZOOM FX, i get Pretty good quality pics
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what camera apps are u using?
i tried using SNAP camera but it kept freezing.
i also read that it doesnt matter what camera app you use, quality of pics will be the same.
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I've been using Vignette for quite awhile now and love it. Its got lots of filters and always takes great pictures and is easy to use.
Paul
4.2 android camera for me, the photosphere is really cool
Right now I'm using snap and it's fantastic, I like the way the configuration works, it's very fast. I bought camera zoom fx some months ago but I've never really used it. It's a good app though, lots of options and filters, but I guess it's just too complex for me.
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I use "Camera ICS" found on the Google Market for any ROM i have without any camera app included. It's just like ICS's camera app and it works great