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[WIP]Arc / Neo Camera App on Play

First things first: Im not a code guru - I just have some expirience on other android devices and can't promise that my attempts will work succesfully.
So I'm trying to port the camera app from the Arc to our Play.
Looks like we will need to modify the libs, as the camera installs flawless but gives errors on start "No camera found".
Only tried the Arc app, as I didnt get my hands on the Neo dump yet.
Here the zip with (i hope) all libs and the apk itself.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kti4anb9lx7qyv8/cam__anzu.zip
Attempt #1
Copy & Paste all camara related libs from the arc to the play
FAILED - if you overwrite the play-own cameralib.so the phone hungs up in a bootloop.

That sounds cool. I'll take that the arc camera interface is custom made and not as ours the native android?
Regards Dousan...

Thats the reason behind this whole story
Their custom app for the cam looks more cool and sofar i know has more options (or atleast they are better sorted)

Great Looking forward to your updates/progress
Regards Dousan...

Does this mean we will have HD recording?

emann56 said:
Does this mean we will have HD recording?
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If some of the real devs can make the libarys accept 720p recording, probably yes. as the camera seems to be capable to record in that high res. (eg. the htc desire has also a 5mp cam and record 720p flawlessly)

Can you make R the shutter button and maybe L just focussing?

ill help, ive coded a few apps for iphone 4 (cydia)
can you upload anything camera related from the arc, and include directories? thank you!
if anyone used the iFlat series themes, i was behind all the coding for the weather, time etc, im known as xX-SicKsKiLZz-Xx over at iFans

im also working on remapping the buttons, im seeing how the market camera apps remap buttons and working from there.

uploaded the apk and the libs, see 1st post

hold on, did you fix permissions after copying/pasting? thats the only reason i can see why you ended up in a boot loop.

i did. 10 signs.

just checking
ok, i spent all day on this, i managed to remap the camera button and its fully working in the native camera app, theres still a bug i need to figure out, the bug is that if you keep hold of the R button, it focuses but doesnt take a picture.
also, i managed to get the arc camera app working, you have to remove ALL old camera related stuff and replace it with the arcs stuff, then double check permissions.
theres still bugs, none of the features in the arcs camera app work, it FC's if you even try to take a picture.
im rewriting the all of the libs, ill post with updates & uploads tommorow

svenk919 said:
Can you make R the shutter button and maybe L just focussing?
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I second that ! great idea

I spent a few days on this when the arc and play were rooted.. think we will be able to get this working but need to wait until we can get some custom kernel action as there seems to be a link to the arc in the app... or possibly someone smarter then me can break the .apk apart (easy) and find the expression etc that limits its use to neo/arc (the hard part)
anyways thats my 0.02c
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blickmanic said:
also, i managed to get the arc camera app working
theres still bugs, none of the features in the arcs camera app work, it FC's if you even try to take a picture.
im rewriting the all of the libs, ill post with updates & uploads tommorow
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Cheers mate

Any update guys?

Nothing new from my side. The app still doesnt recognize the camera.

Would be cool if we can get it working...
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ammarcool12 said:
Would be cool if we can get it working...
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Yeah as the camera app on the Play is terrible to be honest, shame as the images are really good!

FK1983 said:
Yeah as the camera app on the Play is terrible to be honest, shame as the images are really good!
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Its the stock android camera app, still they removed the the zooming slider for the sake of the front-face camera changer icon thingy stuff...whatever ^^;

[MOD] Take photos with the R button - Now on the market!

After reading a thread on here before about this is (which i cannot find again) I decided to get to work to make this work, and after a little bit of poking about i managed to get it to work!
The app is now on the market! either search for "xperia play camera" or you use this link https://market.android.com/details?id=seb.camera.mod&feature=search_result.
The instructions are now obsolete but im keeping them there for completeness.
Installation Insturctions
1. Backup the original camera application with a root application manager e.g. titanium backup
2. Then delete the original camera app
3. Reboot your phone
4. Install the .apk from below
If you have a previous version installed you do not need to delete the old one or reboot just install as you would any other app
Version history
v5 - fixed remaining issues this is the final version as of time of writing please report any issues.
v4 - fixed video mode and added non root version
v3 - pictures now taken on release of R1 and menu position fixed
v2 - Decreased menu size by about 40% and fixed minor graphical glitches with menus
v1 - Original release, has VERY large menus
Hope you guys like it!

Removed my old camera app with titanium backup, tried to install this one, got a message saying 'application not installed'.

Clyzm said:
Removed my old camera app with titanium backup, tried to install this one, got a message saying 'application not installed'.
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That's odd that's the issue i was getting before i removed the camera app fully, make sure you have unknown sources enabled and i used antek app manager to remove it so manbe give that a go. Ill look into it.

I will defo be trying this!!

Clyzm said:
Removed my old camera app with titanium backup, tried to install this one, got a message saying 'application not installed'.
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Same thing happened to me. Just reboot your phone after you remove the app and the install should work, worked for me

Zoop57 said:
After reading a thread on here before about this is (which i cannot find again) I decided to get to work to make this work, and after a little bit of poking about i managed to get it to work!
Currently the shutter button on the screen remains highlighted until you tap the screen, not a big issue but its one I didn't have time to resolve, maybe later.
To install the app (.apk attached) you need to remove the one that came with the phone and then install this one, I would recommend backing up the original first too.
Hope you guys like it!
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Did you update app without telling us? I dont get the highlighted shutter button after I take a pic. Also the menu options are huge! Anyway to fix that?

emann56 said:
Did you update app without telling us? I dont get the highlighted shutter button after I take a pic. Also the menu options are huge! Anyway to fix that?
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Oh god yeah I didnt notice that I basicly downloaded the latest source code for the camera app from the android git and edited the code involving shutter buttons, when I get a chance ill have a look why the fonts so big. Xxx
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emann56 said:
Same thing happened to me. Just reboot your phone after you remove the app and the install should work, worked for me
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Yep, this worked perfectly. Thanks!
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Thanks! Good job!!!

Cheers mate working fine. Backed up org. camera apk, then deleted it with titanium, rebooted and installed modded version without any issues
Regards Dousan...

Works like a charm ! thanks

Now going to update the original post with v2 that fixes the graphical glitches with the on screen hud. The pop-up menus have been decreased in size but still remain larger than the insanely small ones the original menu had. This version can be installed over the top of v1 like a normal app with no fuss.

good job !!
but how can i move libs to system files?

Great app! Works like a charm. Thanks for the great work.
My suggestion: I don't know what everyone thinks about this, but would it be possible to make it so that the app only focuses pressing down but doesn't take the actual photo until you release your finger (it would kind of mirror the shutter button on the screen).
Some advantages that would come from this would be being able to focus and then reframe, as well as timing shots better.

Thx bud works so much better now...I really disliked touching the screen to take pic.

liaoip said:
Would it be possible to make it so that the app only focuses pressing down but doesn't take the actual photo.
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Agree with this.
Also, r trigger doesn't seem to work in video mode.
Excellent mod though, thumbs up.

I guess its time for v3 that shouldnt be hard to do and I shall try fix the video mode too.
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Sounds good to me with R button pushed=focus and R button released=snap picture
Good work on the app mate, looking forward to a v3
Regards Dousan...

Good job but a few issues...
1. Is it me or so images taken this way seem to be blurrier than when taken with the stock camera app?
2. Why is there a gap between the menu bar, and the portion with the shutter button and the camera mode selector?
3. It seems to me that the menu, when clicked on it, seems as if the options are very blurry?
Nhialor

Also, remove the on screen shutter button.
You see, you help people, do a good job & they expect you to perform miracles!

BAMF (GB) 2.0-5 Camera Issues (Camcorder)

Had issues with BAMF 2.0-5 Camcorder, it was force closing when I tried to complete a recording. I tried 3 different Sense 3.0 cameras and the Sense 2.1 camera with the same results each time. I flashed back to 2.00-4.01 and have zero issues with the Sense 3.0 camera and camcorder. I had already done the Netflix install on 4.01, is there anything in 5.0 I need anyway? I guess I will wait for the next one to see if it fixes my issues.
I even clear data/cache and installed 2.0-5 multiple times, and the camcorder never worked, always FC on finishing the recording.

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Had issues with BAMF 2.0-5 Camcorder, it was force closing when I tried to complete a recording. I tried 3 different Sense 3.0 cameras and the Sense 2.1 camera with the same results each time. I flashed back to 2.00-4.01 and have zero issues with the Sense 3.0 camera and camcorder. I had already done the Netflix install on 4.01, is there anything in 5.0 I need anyway? I guess I will wait for the next one to see if it fixes my issues.
I even clear data/cache and installed 2.0-5 multiple times, and the camcorder never worked, always FC on finishing the recording.
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Cleared data from the camera? Also I'm not sure what kernel came stock with other versions but maybe the latest kernel caused your camera to be buggy too. Might wanna try a different kernel.
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Have the same FC as well. Hopefully there is a fix soon!

same thing here i can take pictures fine with me being overclocked at 1.4 max and 764* (not sure if that is the exact number) with no lag or any issues except no burst mode...but to the point i have no video camera capabilities no matter what settings i select*(i havent tried any smaller resolution than widescreen and i see no reason to because my stock thunderbolt could do 720hd anyways...so yeah i hope that there is a fix for this because i use my camera and camcorder at least three times a day.

Yeah I tried diferent kernels. Actually on my first install I went with the test7 kernel that is used on 4.01, and I thought it was the issue. So I wiped and reflashed and went with the included test2 kernel with the same results.

someone posted an APK to a camera that worked... Good luck finding it though lol...

Works fine for me....how you guys break things...
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Take picture, rear camera, no crash.
Take video and save, rear camera, no crash.
Same tests with front camera, no crash.
As long as I cannot reproduce it, I cannot fix it.
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adrynalyne said:
Take picture, rear camera, no crash.
Take video and save, rear camera, no crash.
Same tests with front camera, no crash.
As long as I cannot reproduce it, I cannot fix it.
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I just tried this also and I get a force close as well. It acts as though it is recording the video just fine but when you go to stop recording is when i get an error - Sorry!
The application Camera (process com.android.camera) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.

Got FC on three different clean Rom flashes. But its ok on 4.01. I mean flashing, skipping setup, going right to camera and FC on video, right when you hit the record button the second time to stop recording.

Try something.
Delete the vdd settings under (be careful) in system/etc/init.d/01_vddlevels.
Then reboot.
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adrynalyne said:
Try something.
Delete the vdd settings under (be careful) in system/etc/init.d/01_vddlevels.
Then reboot.
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When I try it tells me "could not delete file"

I didn't say delete file.
Also, use root explorer.
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adrynalyne said:
Try something.
Delete the vdd settings under (be careful) in system/etc/init.d/01_vddlevels.
Then reboot.
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Didn't work. I'll grab a logcat for you when I get off work tonight.

adrynalyne said:
I didn't say delete file.
Also, use root explorer.
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I'm probably a moron, definitely still fairly new but I did purchase and download Root Explorer and when opening that file in text i do see the settings now that you mentioned under (be careful). However I'm unable to edit because the file is marked read only and when I go to Permissions to change it, it won't let me, telling me 01vdd_levels permissions cannot be changed because the file system is read-only.

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I'm probably a moron, definitely still fairly new but I did purchase and download Root Explorer and when opening that file in text i do see the settings now that you mentioned under (be careful). However I'm unable to edit because the file is marked read only and when I go to Permissions to change it, it won't let me, telling me 01vdd_levels permissions cannot be changed because the file system is read-only.
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When you're in /system/etc/init.d you see the "mount r/w" button in the top right corner? Press that to mount r/w.

Thank you. That did allow me to access the file and I did delete the settings under (be careful), this also did not work for me. Still get the same Force Close error when cancelling the recording.

Mine does record the video but I still get the FC when stopping.

I think if your using the sense 3.0 camcorder I know your issue. If you selected the full 1080p option it will cause the camcorder to close each time. The highest resolution the camcorder on the thunderbolt is 720. Choose the 720 option and then give it a shot.
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Mine is working fine on beta5

Camera App won't work if started through lock screen????

It seems my camera app wont work if i start it from the newly implemented sense lockscreen....it just initiates the viewfinder but i cant take any snaps or change any settings....anyone else had this....?

menov321 said:
It seems my camera app wont work if i start it from the newly implemented sense lockscreen....it just initiates the viewfinder but i cant take any snaps or change any settings....anyone else had this....?
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Try loading the camera through the app list and disabling the GPS tagging.

Saw a post about this a while back. I'll see if I can find it for you
EDIT: Couldn't find it But it might be worth searching some more through here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=75142484 and doing a better search

Many thanks for your help ....tried disabling geo tagging ....didn't seem to resolve the issue ....hopefully a software update will sort this out .... Yeah will try and do a more comprehensive search ....to tell the truth I didn't actually search :-/
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[APP][4.4.2] Camera and Gallery from One+ One/CM 11S! (Updated 8/11/14)

***WARNING**** This is not my work. I am not responsible for what you do to your device! ***WARNING***
This is the NEW Camera and Gallery apk from the One+ One! Both apk's were pulled from the CM11S One+ One system dump originally posted by @Hammer_Of_The_Gods and @graffixnyc. Please thank them. I take no credit, Im just passing it along to my S3 homies!
***This only works on Kit Kat 4.4.x Roms.
Features:
SD Card save location
Panorama
1080P video recording
Multiple shot mode
Time Lapse Video
Photos while recording video
Video/Audio codec choices
Volume button zoom (Option)
Left Handed Mode (Option)
Quick Gallery by swiping toward the left from the right edge
Change shot mode by swiping up and down. Shot modes can be chosen in the settings by ticking the circles next to the name.
more....
Installation:
Download and install as a regular apk.
OR
Push the apk(s) to system/app, fix Perms and reboot. (RECOMMENDED)
Bugs:
Burst mode may be wonky (Can someone confirm?)
Power button shutter may not work. Zoom with volume keys DOES work.
YOU DO NOT NEED BOTH FILES FOR THE CAMERA TO WORK. GALLERY IS OPTIONAL.
My set up is in my Sig. Your results may vary. Please report any findings. ENJOY!!
Mirror:
Camera:
http://d-h.st/DIB
Gallery:
http://d-h.st/uE2
Hit the THANKS button please!!!!

Sweet Ima give it a go! And FIRST hahaha...
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Firts
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If you swipe the right side of the screen towards the left it shows the pics in your gallery in a slide show like carousel. You can go back and fourth instantly. Pretty cool.
Also when u hit the video button it starts recording instantly instead of having to switch to video and then hit record.
If anyone finds any other features please post them.

i tried to load this on alliance...is it not compatible with that? or am i not seeing exactly what this is for?

Doesn't work for me either. I'm on wicked sensations 4.3. I installed apk and push to system. Doesn't work either way.
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Most likely need to be on a 4.4 ROM. It was pulled from the CM 11s leak. I will update OP when I get home.

Works on C-Rom which is 4.4.2
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OP Updated! New version of the Camera and Gallery from XNPH19O system.img (the previous posted were from the XNPH16Q build). Changes listed in the link below.
Credit to @Hammer_Of_The_Gods
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52697160&postcount=31

I thought there were supposed to be options for setting the ISO, shutter speed and aperture? Is that hardware dependent of the One?
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I have those settings but Im not sure if they work since I never mess with them. I know HDR mode isnt available for us.

TokedUp said:
***WARNING**** This is not my work. I am not responsible for what you do to your device! ***WARNING***
This is the NEW Camera and Gallery apk from the One+ One! Both apk's were pulled from the CM11S One+ One system dump originally posted by @Hammer_Of_The_Gods. Please thank him. I take no credit, Im just passing it along to my S3 homies!
***This only works on Kit Kat 4.4.x Roms.
Features:
SD Card save location
Panorama
1080P video recording
Multiple shot mode
Time Lapse Video
Photos while recording video
Video/Audio codec choices
Volume button zoom (Option)
Left Handed Mode (Option)
Quick Gallery by swiping toward the left from the right edge
Change shot mode by swiping up and down. Shot modes can be chosen in the settings by ticking the circles next to the name.
more....
Installation:
Download and install as a regular apk.
OR
push the apk's to system/app, fix Perms and reboot.
Bugs:
Burst mode may be wonky
Power button shutter may not work. Zoom with volume keys DOES work.
The Gallery displays pics taken in Portrait as Landscape (Hope to solve this soon)
YOU DO NOT NEED BOTH FILES FOR THE CAMERA TO WORK. GALLERY IS OPTIONAL.
My set up is in my Sig. Your results may vary. Please report any findings. ENJOY!!
Mirror:
Camera:
http://d-h.st/NKc
Gallery:
http://d-h.st/AgR
Hit the THANKS button please!!!!
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Camera is great! But for some reason I can't seem to get video recording to work. Anyone?

Thats weird! Mine works fine and I can take pics while recording. Did u install as a regular app or push to system /app? This is the first time Ive heard of someone having issues with this and ive been all over XDA trying to keep track of this app in many different forums. Maybe a bad download?

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Thats weird! Mine works fine and I can take pics while recording. Did u install as a regular app or push to system /app? This is the first time Ive heard of someone having issues with this and ive been all over XDA trying to keep track of this app in many different forums. Maybe a bad download?
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I installed it as an app. Perhaps I'll remove it and push it as a system app and see if that works. Thanks for the suggestion. I see that you're running paranoid. I'm running cm11,so it should work if it works for you... I'll report back.
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PerCompLLC said:
I installed it as an app. Perhaps I'll remove it and push it as a system app and see if that works. Thanks for the suggestion. I see that you're running paranoid. I'm running cm11,so it should work if it works for you... I'll report back.
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Yup, that did it! Uninstalled and then moved the downloaded apk to /system/app and modified permissions. Video recording now works! Thank you!

AWESOME! Enjoy! (Hit thanks button lol)

TokedUp said:
AWESOME! Enjoy! (Hit thanks button lol)
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Already did man! Already did...

It works perfect.I am on latest PA build on my i535.No lags,no force closing etc.
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Its the best camera ive ever used on AOSP hands down.

I posted the Gallery apk in another help forum to see if someone could fix the rotation bug. I got a one guy to look at it! Keep ur fingers crossed!
I'll be going away till monday so have a great weekend all!