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Saw this in the debugger tonight when launching the Camera app.
Code:
11-25 23:57:59.732: VERBOSE/QualcommCameraHardware(32): initCameraParameters: set parm: CAMERA_PARM_NIGHTSHOT_MODE, 0
Anyone have any ideas and/or documentation regarding this? I would love to experiment with turning the feature on, but I'm rather clueless when it comes to Java programming
look at the git repo... I will look also but many of the features we are asking for are already built in they just need final tweaks.
I've seen all sorts of fun and interesting features while reading through the source. Automatic image upload, YouTube upload (video recording?), All sorts of camera settings for doing effects. (Monochrome, solarize, etc), RAW recording, etc.
I hope someone is able to write some sort of camera app that harnesses some of this power that's available... And gives us the ability to adjust shutter speed and increase the gain in software.
ultimind said:
I've seen all sorts of fun and interesting features while reading through the source. Automatic image upload, YouTube upload (video recording?), All sorts of camera settings for doing effects. (Monochrome, solarize, etc), RAW recording, etc.
I hope someone is able to write some sort of camera app that harnesses some of this power that's available... And gives us the ability to adjust shutter speed and increase the gain in software.
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You know there was word that Google had put those features in but pulled them out at the last minute because it wasn't working properly. I am sure we can get it working if someone was willing to try.
cool stuff. play with it and tell us what it does.
but, and im no photographer or anything, but i would assume that night shot mode would make the shutter speed even slower to capture more light, which is the opposite of what we really want for this camera.
It could be that it is in a nightshot mode and that is why it is blurry... not to mention does anyone know why Sony cameras are the best? It is the software that knows how to automatically take pictures that aren't blurred.
typically if nightshot_mode=0 by default then it is not in nightshot mode. perhaps the current camera software changes that variable i dont know.
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typically if nightshot_mode=0 by default then it is not in nightshot mode. perhaps the current camera software changes that variable i dont know.
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true... I don't think it is in the real nightshot mode but rather something with a long delay. This is why most images are blurry and some are ok.
Yeah, the dim light camera is abysmal. I keep hoping that there'll be a camera upgrade soon
When RC29 came I noticed the camera worked like 5 times better. I was even able to snap pics of the kids on the swings and they came out clear, when RC30 came it was back to blurriness as usual.
Now either I'm trippin about the improvement I noticed with RC29 or there's something in that version that sped up the focus.
My RC29 was the install from SD version.
the RC30 is the factory OTA from Google.
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Yeah, the dim light camera is abysmal. I keep hoping that there'll be a camera upgrade soon
When RC29 came I noticed the camera worked like 5 times better. I was even able to snap pics of the kids on the swings and they came out clear, when RC30 came it was back to blurriness as usual.
Now either I'm trippin about the improvement I noticed with RC29 or there's something in that version that sped up the focus.
My RC29 was the install from SD version.
the RC30 is the factory OTA from Google.
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lol... didnt even notice the difference in camera quality after getting rc30
I bought new phone with 2mpx camera - it doesn't seem it's interpolated as some pictures are sharp enough to read while other blurry and out of focus. T_T
Can I tweak it somehow, or is there any program that could make better pictures???
Help plz...
maybe providing the type of phone you bought and what other software its running may help us to get u solved quicker
So after tinkering with this phone for quite awhile! With the help of another developer, we now have a decent working port of google camera for the razer phone. Portrait mode is not working in this version because portrait was introduced in version 5.1 and later. Also the razer phone has hardcoded front camera2 as legacy so there is no raw support so you will never get selfie portrait to work. Hopefully razer will remove this hardcode in Pie, but it's very unlikely. I have sold my phone so there will be no more development from me on this, I'm simply sharing back and actually CARING to have a decent camera!
First and foremost, you need to root your device and unlock the bootloader (recommended but does not have to), then replace all these chromatix files for color fix, using a file explorer of your type. I highly recommend Solid Explorer:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EreYInGhkaN08aay3StpHra1gluN9rUJ
After you replace the libs, install the apk and shoot. Modified to have locked 35 frames in all conditions, with raw so you can edit these amazing pictures afterwards.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DRab0IZ-0dY8C-AcZsIDYPfyAzmQFev-
xterminater07 said:
So after tinkering with this phone for quite awhile! With the help of another developer, we now have a decent working port of google camera for the razer phone. Portrait mode is not working in this version because portrait was introduced in version 5.1 and later. Also the razer phone has hardcoded front camera2 as legacy so there is no raw support so you will never get selfie portrait to work. Hopefully razer will remove this hardcode in Pie, but it's very unlikely. I have sold my phone so there will be no more development from me on this, I'm simply sharing back and actually CARING to have a decent camera!
First and foremost, you need to root your device and unlock the bootloader (recommended but does not have to), then replace all these chromatix files for color fix, using a file explorer of your type. I highly recommend Solid Explorer:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EreYInGhkaN08aay3StpHra1gluN9rUJ
After you replace the libs, install the apk and shoot. Modified to have locked 35 frames in all conditions, with raw so you can edit these amazing pictures afterwards.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DRab0IZ-0dY8C-AcZsIDYPfyAzmQFev-
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I tried replacing those files to "vendor/lib" and now it says Camera Error " Can't connect to the camera". Do any of you guys have the original files? I forgot to make a back up.
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I tried replacing those files to "vendor/lib" and now it says Camera Error " Can't connect to the camera". Do any of you guys have the original files? I forgot to make a back up.
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There's no way you get a Camera Error. Are you on the latest firmware for the Razer? I did this multiple times... I don't have the stock bc I sold it already as mentioned. You can do a factory reset or reflash the rom.
Works very well and seems to stable. Been using it for two weeks now and taken ~200 photos with HDR without a single crash.
Thanks for you work!
Hey can you do this for newer versions and can we get a port with telephoto let z
GLOBAL USERS, LATEST NEWS: WORKING GCAM3 with FRONT CAM and TIME LAPSE!
This thread was created to achieve, at first, two goals:
Organize useful information on the main topic about GCAM for GL/CN users and CONSTANTLY UPDATE IT;
Direct new users to a "solution" regarding GCAM on Global/China variants;
MY SPECS:
Phone: Redmi Note 5 Pro 64GB/4GB (CN and came with GLOBAL ROM installed)
ROM: Havoc Mod ROM (Android 9.0/Pie)
Understand the "problem" between the Indian vs Global/CN variants:
Indian variant uses Sony sensors on both front and rear cameras. So modders didn't had too much trouble porting GCAM for them;
GLOBAL/CN variants have the Samsung S5K2L7 sensor (same sensor used in RN6 Pro) on the rear, and on the front camera we have a Omnivision sensor (here lies the problem).
Know that: THERE'S NO WAY OF MAKING GCAM WORK ON ANDROID PIE WITHOUT A PATCH!
MAGISK METHOD NOTE:
UPDATE: There might be a light for your, warrior!
As gracefully explained by our fellow Desmanto, there are some steps you can take in order to make the Magisk modules work.
If it helps you on your lonely journey, please hit the Thanks button on his response. I'll only link his explanation.
I noticed that installing a PATCH through it isn't a guarantee of success.
Even when I installed AdAway on my phone, magisk took a while to finally grant root access to it... So it means it's a shot in the dark.
Once I was able to install the RN5 Camera Patch v1.035a(Pie 9.0).zip by nhappyman and make it properly work. But only once!
As pointed out by the user misiek735:
"If you install everything and you choose 4k with eis enabled in gcam 5.1 settings
and it does not work (camera error) then it means that patch is not working
at all and you make somewhere during the instalation proces a mistake."Since the process of installing the patch, rebooting, checking if the patch was installed successfully, removing it, rebooting, installing again...
isn't as pretty as I'd like, I advise you all to take the TWRP route.
TWRP ROUTE: THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE ROAD:
Right, this is where the fun begins!
First of all, my rig consists of two GCAM:
Pixel 3 (For anything related to rear camera: Normal, Portrait, Nightsight and SlowMo) - MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova-based_v.1.3d_TInNeun_2
Pixel 2 (Front Camera; Front Portrait Mode) - GoogleCamera-5.1.018.177624777-Urnyx05Mod
Patch used: RN5 Camera Patch TWRP v1.035a (Pie_9.0).zip (Reading through threads, I've came to the conclusion this one is guaranteed to work. New versions are out there to be tested. Please share your results)
With these guys I can do pretty everything* (passing the "misiek735 test" pointed out earlier):
SlowMo: [email protected] or [email protected]
Front/Rear Camera Portrait
Front/Rear Live Motion
Rear Camera video: [email protected], [email protected]
>>>*REMEMBER THAT ANY PIXEL 3 CAMERA FCs ON FRONT CAMERA!<<<
>>>*Not anymore. Check the end of this post!<<<
DOWNLOAD:
- Fantastic mods/patch, but... Where to find them?
At the moment, I'm going to point out the direction (since I'm not aware if I hold any rights to upload myself those files)
TWRP v1.035a patch:
Look for a Telegram Group called RN5 Camera Patch™ | Channel (@rn5cp - https://t.me/rn5cp)
Go to group details (tap on the group's title) -> Files -> Search in October 2018 for: RN5 Camera Patch TWRP v1.035a (Pie 9.0).zip
GCAMs:
Celso Azevedo's Page;
Telegram Group: Google Camera (Whyred) ( @gcamWhyred )
Telegram Group: Gcams Downloads (Whyred) ( @gcamdownloadswhyred )
And this very XDA page.
It's worth reading this message posted by Desmanto
Hope this thread can provide useful and reliable information for you guys.
Please share additional information, ask questions and correct any wrong information.
Cheers.
UPDATE: 2019/04/30
LATEST NEWS: WE HAVE A WORKING GCAM3!
Yesterday was release a brand new version for us GLOBAL users! It's a GCAM3 (Pixel 3 Camera App) with a working front camera!
Search for the APK on the Telegram Group gcamWhyred!
Look for:
Gcam 6.2.024 Advanced V2.1.beta._190429.1903.apk
In order to make the front camera work and use a lag-free app, you must use these settings presented on the attachments!
Or click here and check my shared Google Photos gallery.
Note:
I'm currently using the TWRP v1.035a patch
There's a new version called RN5 Camera Patch v2.034a that might fix the issues I'm going to talk about next, but I didn't test it yet (please, you can provide feedback here if you will), so bear with me.
Known Issues (So far):
If you zoom (use the digital zoom prior to the shot), it'll FC the app and a low resolution (probably the image in the buffer) will be saved in your gallery. (Zoomed shots on the front camera work!) Just set "Using Sabre" OFF and will be good to go! (From what I've understood this an algorithm to enhance zoomed pictures)
Occurred to me once, but you might get an black picture every now and never.
While recording something the "viewfinder" might show a worst image than the one which is actually being recorded.
Night Sight is laggy! It'll work as intended but you'll experience it's 1/3s shutter speed. Seems like it's already collecting data about the scenario prior to the shot.
UPDATE: 2019/05/14
Latest News: We have a working GCAM v6.2.030 (i.e. Time Lapse capable)
Today was shared on gcamWhyred telegram group a GCAM3 with the new time lapse.
Look for:
Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_V2.1beta6.190512.1059.apk - Link for those who avoids Telegram (not posted by me)
In order to make the front camera work and use a lag-free app, you must:
Enable advanced mode.
Use these settings for the front camera and disable Sabre (also use RAW10 on RAW format, if I'm not wrong this will remove the lag on the rear camera).
The "Disabled Google Photo" actually sets it as default gallery (probably a bug)
In advanced settings, if you try to use the dark theme, it won't work. (Again, there's a reason why it still called "beta")
Created: 2019/03/06
Last Updated: 2019/05/14
Can you link here or dm me newest patch version for Pie ? @SpiderPack
I would like magisk version
EDIT: v2.025a patch for you
Both Miui and Pie 9.0 Custom
Only Magisk because there isn't TWRP edition of this version
https://mega.nz/#F!vDRVVC6b!M3RMVNkUK-RoEpt-IkwU_A
Gcam which I am using now:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/...f/GCam-5.1.018-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.3b1.apk
Please recommend good gcam so i also stick it there
Has anyone tried this on the latest stable MIUI 10 build?
And I can see v2.025a Patch Module in the Telegram group. What's that for?
SpiderPack said:
GLOBAL/CN variants have the same Sony sensor on the rear, but on the front camera we have a Omnivision sensor (here lies the problem).
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A small correction here. The Global/CN variant (RN5 AI) doesn't have Sony IMX486 sensor on the rear camera. Instead, it sports Samsung S5K2L7 sensor (same sensor used in RN6 Pro) with effective pixel size of 1.4 μm.
The4anoni said:
Can you link here or dm me newest patch version for Pie ? @SpiderPack
I would like magisk version
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You can find them on RN5 Camera Patch™ | Channel telegram group.
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You can find them on RN5 Camera Patch™ | Channel telegram group.
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I don't have telegram....
Thank you for the amazing thread, I'm sure it'll help a lot of people! But you're missing something: you should give the groups' @ instead of the groups' name. With the name only it's a lot harder to find.
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Thank you for the amazing thread, I'm sure it'll help a lot of people! But you're missing something: you should give the groups' @ instead of the groups' name. With the name only it's a lot harder to find.
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Thanks for your input! I'll add the links.
great thread, thanks for sharing, I have one question though, how to undo a TWRP patch? is there a way like we have in Magisk? thanks in advance
Hello,
Is there any way to fix whatsapp video call lag when camera2api / patch is enabled? Everything in gcam 5.1 working fine with the patch, but the lags at whatsapp video call is a deal breaker for me, hope there is a way, been looking at how to fix this since day one..
Cheers!
*Im using PE 9.0
Hacksfallout said:
Hello,
Is there any way to fix whatsapp video call lag when camera2api / patch is enabled? Everything in gcam 5.1 working fine with the patch, but the lags at whatsapp video call is a deal breaker for me, hope there is a way, been looking at how to fix this since day one..
Cheers!
*Im using PE 9.0
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Hm... That's odd, I've just tested with my boss and the WhatsApp Video Call was good enough. I don't know if it was supposed to have less delay (though, to me, was acceptable), but unfortunately I'm not aware of any fixes.
Dr.TheMaster said:
great thread, thanks for sharing, I have one question though, how to undo a TWRP patch? is there a way like we have in Magisk? thanks in advance
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Yes! I'm pretty sure that dirty flashing the same ROM (and version) will bring everything back to what it was.
Best Gcam for v2.025a patch and 9.0 Resurrection Remix ?
Also uploading v2.025a Magisk (no TWRP Version) patch for MIUI 10 and Pie 9.0 Custom
Here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79054168&postcount=2
i've tried every patch, every gcam version, none worked. crashes, only blue pictures, pictures not taken at all. As much as I love whyred, gcam ports are mehh
KissKK said:
i've tried every patch, every gcam version, none worked. crashes, only blue pictures, pictures not taken at all. As much as I love whyred, gcam ports are mehh
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Really? Please share your specs* and maybe we can find something for you
*I meant the ROM you're using.
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Hm... That's odd, I've just tested with my boss and the WhatsApp Video Call was good enough. I don't know if it was supposed to have less delay (though, to me, was acceptable), but unfortunately I'm not aware of any fixes.
Yes! I'm pretty sure that dirty flashing the same ROM (and version) will bring everything back to what it was.
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Hmm thats weird, are you in Pixel Experience rom? Because i only facing this issue in PE, at Havoc 2.2 and MIUI the bug does not happen
KissKK said:
i've tried every patch, every gcam version, none worked. crashes, only blue pictures, pictures not taken at all. As much as I love whyred, gcam ports are mehh
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Try this bro
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79054168&postcount=2
Make sure to remove previous patches, etc. or best is reflash rom
Works like a charm on Resurrection Remix Pie
I am using 06.03.2019 build
Works on AOISP 9.0
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Hmm thats weird, are you in Pixel Experience rom? Because i only facing this issue in PE, at Havoc 2.2 and MIUI the bug does not happen
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No, I'm on Havoc OS Mod.
Is PE camera2api enabled by default? Check with the developer? Maybe?
Let me ask you something else: Why did you end up on PE? I went through the RN5 forum before buying my phone, and even though PE looked fancy and awesome, HavocOS seemed to provide more customization.
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No, I'm on Havoc OS Mod.
Is PE camera2api enabled by default? Check with the developer? Maybe?
Let me ask you something else: Why did you end up on PE? I went through the RN5 forum before buying my phone, and even though PE looked fancy and awesome, HavocOS seemed to provide more customization.
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Oh i see now why at havoc the whatsapp bug does not occur, i looked at their changelog, one line caught my eye.. its the "Force HAL1 package in some app", i think that may be the case, the devs of Havoc is aware of this bug i think, so whatsapp must be one of the app that being forced to use HAL1. (HAL3 is camera2api right?)
Hmmm, its more like personal taste i think I kinda like a minimal rom with minimal costumization.. and PE is the one for me, it really gives me the taste of Pixel phone :laugh:
Have anyone tried a TWRP patch newer than version 1.035a?
If so, what's new? Any changelogs?
Just picked up this phone, so far I like it, seems a bit laggy, but I'm looking for a working Gcam version. I found a few but one is a Go version and the 2nd I can only get video working. Any help would be appreciated
It's like 99% + a proper gcam will not work for this device. I don't own this device but have been looking if RAW is capable on this device at all with 3rd party apps. Apparently this is a NO. When RAW is not available at all, GCAM's core software does not work...which is HDR+ mode. It's really lame because the camera sensor , processor/processing and memory is more than adequate.
I think gcam is limited to what is already existed. I had hoped it could be a workaround on the RAW issue, it couldn't engage the cameras on mine.
Hey there people, a couple of weeks ago I've acquired an A53 because of it's camera capability, while researching I found out this phone doesn't have RAW format support, which is a shame acknowledging this phone can shoot up to 10 seconds of image! So I decided to get my hands dirty and mod the camera libraries and so a Google Camera for it. I might release the modules and the Google Camera by this Saturday. I'd be also doing a Q&A, and you're invited! (I'll be talking about my work over 64MP mode, spoiler alert, I've been able to expose the resolution size for 3rd party camera apps, but I decided I won't be release with the 64MP mode until I'm able to access 64MP mode without root.)
I'm eagerly waiting to show you all my W.I.P works and much more!
Attaching a video showing how GCam 8.4.300 behaves.
Hey there, I was able to make a stable GCam 8.4.300, refer to my XDA thread!
Interesting !
Sadly we have to Root the phone to use gcam
Thanks for your work, i'll follow tour project closely
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Interesting !
Sadly we have to Root the phone to use gcam
Thanks for your work, i'll follow tour project closely
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No worries, for those who can't root or don't want to root I'll be doing my best to get working 64MP for 3rd party camera without root!
mdnssknght said:
No worries, for those who can't root or don't want to root I'll be doing my best to get working 64MP for 3rd party camera without root!
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I'm not particularly interested by 64MP mode as I'm not impressed by the differences from a quality perspective (using Samsung app)
But I'm interested by a working version of gcam cause I don't like Samsung camera app and also the photo processing (far better when I disable the HDR mode)
So if your version of gcam can be installed without unlocking bootloader I'm in !
But if I understand correctly that's not possible currently ? Am I right ?
Thanks for your work !
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I'm not particularly interested by 64MP mode as I'm not impressed by the differences from a quality perspective (using Samsung app)
But I'm interested by a working version of gcam cause I don't like Samsung camera app and also the photo processing (far better when I disable the HDR mode)
So if your version of gcam can be installed without unlocking bootloader I'm in !
But if I understand correctly that's not possible currently ? Am I right ?
Thanks for your work !
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Yes, sadly you can't use gcam without root, I saw Samsung's api has a RAW picture format so I have been tried these past weeks using Samsung's API RAW picture format instead of Android's, unfortunately no progress was achieved so far
That's very cool. Really looking forward to trying this out on my phone with LineageOS GSI and Magisk. There, the difference in quality to the default cam will be mindblowing I assume.
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Hey there people, a couple of weeks ago I've acquired an A53 because of it's camera capability, while researching I found out this phone doesn't have RAW format support, which is a shame acknowledging this phone can shoot up to 10 seconds of image! So I decided to get my hands dirty and mod the camera libraries and so a Google Camera for it. I might release the modules and the Google Camera by this Saturday. I'd be also doing a Q&A, and you're invited! (I'll be talking about my work over 64MP mode, spoiler alert, I've been able to expose the resolution size for 3rd party camera apps, but I decided I won't be release with the 64MP mode until I'm able to access 64MP mode without root.)
I'm eagerly waiting to show you all my W.I.P works and much more!
Attaching a video showing how GCam 8.4.300 behaves.
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Bro need gcam for samsung A33
Hey guys,
are there any updates on the Gcam software for A53? Would greatly appreciate it!
J4mann said:
Hey guys,
are there any updates on the Gcam software for A53? Would greatly appreciate it!
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I don't think Gcam is ever going to work unless Samsung enables RAW support (or someone finds a way to enable it) on the A53.
How do I enable GCam if I have ROOT?
Considering this device through local carrier because it's one of few with expandable memory. They're also suggesting Motorola Edge.. I've been out of the loop on tech side of things for years now, so I naturally came here to learn what I can about them. Is A53 5G a solid choice?
zaibG said:
Bro need gcam for samsung A33 
Sure, contact me on Telegram and we'll see! (@mdnssknght)
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Is this the end of the line?