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$20 webcam= Skype video+camera apps working NOW!

If you are running a teamdrh rom with JB, or ICS with the 2.6.39 kernel, you can use a webcam and this hack to make skype video calls or take pictures/ record video with the stock camera app. I have tested this and it works great, skype calls are getting video and audio but i have only done a couple of five minute calls so I do not know if you will have the same luck with the MIC that I have had. on the stock camera app, if you "switch" from front to back camera, it inverts the video image, but video recording works, however on the stock app the MIC will cut off at around 10 seconds, but videolooks good, and pictures work too. All other camera apps I downloaded have worked as well.
REquirements:
1) a UVC webcam, which means compatible with Video4linux, or Video4windows, really most webcams work. The easy way if you buy one is to find on the box anything that says "no drivers/cd required." But check here: http://www.ideasonboard.org/uvc/#devices
I bought a $17 gigaware at radioshack, the cheapest one in the store.
2) You need to download this file:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4ltl2zYxU7yVTVnM1RzVlBNaUE/edit?pli=1
BUT EXTRACT AND ONLY COPY THE camera.tegra.so FILE INTO your tablet's /SYSTEM/LIB/HW folder, and reboot. If you copy the other stuff you might find that your device will NO LONGER BOOT!!!
3) Plug your webcam into the usb port and in terminal run these commands:
su
chown system.camera /dev/video0
chmod 660 /dev/video0
*If you download gscript you can enter these commands once, and then it is just a couple of clicks, WAY EASIER! they need to be entered everytime you plug the webcam in, and before you run a camera/skype app.
Enjoy, I am hoping some people will test this and confirm it works for them too, please!
Credit BELONGS to Borkata at "another site" for his excellent work on the ADAM

redeyedjedi said:
http://www.tabletroms.com/forums/adam-general-development/5019-ics-external-camera-support-test.html
found this and I am wondering if he is talking about an ICS function, or just an Adam function. Either way, i was thinking the Adam is very similar to ours anyway. Anyone have a usb webcam that wants to try this, or bash me if the idea is out of the question for Gtab?? either is fine, just thought this MIGHT be useful.
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There is a possibility that this already works on TeamDRH's ICS rom. The support has been added in the kernel awhile back but never been tested.

Thanks and much credit to rajeevvp!!!! I have gotten a webcam to stream video onto my gtab with DRH 1.3.2
Its kind've choppy, and a little blurry but works in a stable manner.
I am beggining to learn programming for android and trying to figure out a way to have any apps divert to my working video source instead of looking at the factory camera for a source. It seems it should be possible but I am just still too newb to Know any better.
If you would like to test this, then refer to this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29457353&postcount=11
I have had success with a uvc compatibe webcam so far.
If you might have an idea as to how to trick the rom into looking at the usb port for its default video source I would like to know. Or if you can conclusively tell me that this is not possible I would like to know that too. My understanding is that there are two ways to approach this. One is to have the rom divert any frame capture requests to the usb video source as opposed to the original location. The other way, and probably more likely way, is to take an app like skype and hack it to go to usb for video, as opposed to the "stock camera location." Any insights would be very helpful. At least then, we could video chat with a small webcam, as opposed to no camera at all.
If this works for you, hit the thanks button on RAJEEVVP's post.

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That binary source code may also work on other ROMs (Froyo-, GB-, or HC-based ones)--if the Android<->HW camera interface hasn't changed. (The binary, unfortunately, doesn't load on GB and HC.)
This is how it should've been done by nVidia in the first place. I had expected them or VS/Malata to write a kernel driver for their camera which implemented the standard V4L interface. Instead, they have a binary-only shared object which directly controls the camera HW in a completely opaque way. There's hardly any camera-support code in the official (2.6.32.x) kernels at all--I was very surprised when I looked into this some time back.
nVidia's HW is nice and all, but, from now on, I'm just not going to buy any more of their products if it relies on any proprietary blobs.

rajeevvp said:
That binary may also work on other ROMs (Froyo-, GB-, or HC-based ones)--if the Android<->HW camera interface hasn't changed.
This is how it should've been done by nVidia in the first place. I had expected them or VS/Malata to write a kernel driver for their camera which implemented the standard V4L interface. Instead, they have a binary-only shared object which directly controls the camera HW in a completely opaque way. There's hardly any camera-support code in the official (2.6.32.x) kernels at all--I was very surprised when I looked into this some time back.
nVidia's HW is nice and all, but, from now on, I'm just not going to buy any more of their products if it relies on any proprietary blobs.
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If you're down to take a peek here is where we're at with the Gtab camera on .39...
https://github.com/TeamDRH/android-tegra-nv-2.6.39-rel-14r7/commits/camera

I may not have everything??
redeyedjedi said:
3) Plug your webcam into the usb port and in terminal run these commands:
su
chown system.camera /dev/video0
chmod 660 /dev/video0
*If you download gscript you can enter these commands once, and then it is just a couple of clicks, WAY EASIER! they need to be entered everytime you plug the webcam in, and before you run a camera/skype app.
Enjoy, I am hoping some people will test this and confirm it works for them too, please!
Credit BELONGS to Borkata at "another site" for his excellent work on the ADAM
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I found out I didn't have a dev/video0 folder. I created one but the camera fcs. Is ther supposed to be files in the video0 folder? I noticed in the audio folder there were several files. I am running DRH ICS 1.3 It didn't have the camera app installed since it didn't work anyway.
Any help would be appreciated. I restored the camera app with Ti from an earlier backup.
Thanks
btw: Thanks to all who got this working. I've been looking for something just like this.

Um, /dev/video0 is only created after you plug in your camera. You do not create this yourself. If your camera is UVC compatible, then after it is plugged in you should have /dev/video0 on the stock rom with no modifications! Did you check the link to see if it is listed?
These terminal commands give the camera permission to use the camera apps, along with the camera.tegra.so file. But, a totally unmodded rom will give /dev/video0 if your camera is compatible, because TEAMDRH already included the needed drivers. download the app "usb host controller" and open it after you plug your camera in. under the USB tab, does it register or list your camera? If so, then google your webcam, not the brand name, but the brand that is listed under "usb host controller" to see if it is UVC. My camera is a Gigaware, but under usb host controller it is listed as an MSI Starcam.
This positively works for me, but I have been waiting for anyone else to tell me it worked for them too so I can confirm. I am happy to help, because I want this to work universally as it should so it is a viable option.

Thanks
redeyedjedi said:
Um, /dev/video0 is only created after you plug in your camera. You do not create this yourself. If your camera is UVC compatible, then after it is plugged in you should have /dev/video0 on the stock rom with no modifications! Did you check the link to see if it is listed?
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Thanks. I'm at work and just pulled out a cheap camera from my drawer. Not even sure what model it is. I wasn't aware though that the camera would create the folder when it is plugged in. When I get home I know I have a camera that is compatible and I will try it again.
Thanks for your help. I will let you know how it goes.

Fnally...a camera again
redeyedjedi said:
This positively works for me, but I have been waiting for anyone else to tell me it worked for them too so I can confirm. I am happy to help, because I want this to work universally as it should so it is a viable option.
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It works. I haven't actually taken a pic or video yet, but I got a picture. I'm using my Logitech 270 HD webcam and the picture looks great. This is what I've been waiting for. I downloaded the free version if Camera ICS off the Play store. May have to buy it. The older stck camera app still FCs but the ICS one fired right up. Now I'll have to make my script.
Thanks a great deal... :good::good:

On a fresh install of the JB alpha, if you swipe left on the lockscreen instead of right, the camera app pops up, if you do a factory reset, then it will be in your app drawer!
I am so glad to hear it works for someone else.
TO use video recording or skype video, any video, you have to swap from the front to back camera. It shows an inverted image, but when you play back a recorded video, it is proper, also skype might be inverted but it looks right on the other end. I do not know why this is, but it works!!
***To clear up any confusion, the terminal commands only need to be entered once, after the camera is plugged but before you try to use any camera apps. They do not need to be re-entered until the next time you plug your webcam in, or restart the tab. With the gscript, you can put a shortcut on your homescreen, and the process becomes: plug cam in, tap one button, then load camera app or skype,etc!!

I can confirm it works with ICS Beta 1.3.2 (using the Camera ICS app). Camera, and Skype work just fine!
At last, my gTab is complete again! (well... almost...).

fosser2 said:
If you're down to take a peek here is where we're at with the Gtab camera on .39...
https://github.com/TeamDRH/android-tegra-nv-2.6.39-rel-14r7/commits/camera
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I'll have to pass: Not enough free time. Besides, it looks like someone's already working on it--I'll just be stepping on their toes.

Random newbish question
would this be able to work on other tablets as well? albeit slightly modified and what not... i've been thinking of integrating a dell streak 7 into my dash and an external web cam would be a neat back up cam

Im gonna guess no, but it is possible. YOu need a kernel with V4l2 support, and a file like this to direct the rom to communicate with it. I know nothing about dell streaks, but if you ask a developer of the rom you're using to look at Borkata's github source you might get a solution, but I really do not know.

redeyedjedi said:
Im gonna guess no, but it is possible. YOu need a kernel with V4l2 support, and a file like this to direct the rom to communicate with it. I know nothing about dell streaks, but if you ask a developer of the rom you're using to look at Borkata's github source you might get a solution, but I really do not know.
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Thanks, I figured that because the dell streak is a tegra 2 board, it wouldnt be too difficult, but i am definatly not a dev of any sort

I've tried this with on a gTablet, testing both G-Harmony & SmoOther Beam 4.1.2, but I haven't been able to get it working.
I'm testing it with a Microsoft HD-6000 webcam. Any suggestions on where I might look to determine if the problem is related to the ROM/approach, or the hardware?
I've already checked the UVC compatibility page. Unfortunately it's a bit out-of-date, and the HD-6000 is not yet listed, yet the sister HD-3000 is listed as supported.
Thank you in advance for any ideas!
RKM

rkmFL said:
I'm testing it with a Microsoft HD-6000 webcam. Any suggestions on where I might look to determine if the problem is related to the ROM/approach, or the hardware?
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First, see if this Webcam test app works.

[GCAM][Pie/Android 9][Discussion]CN/GL USERS... UNITE!

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.

SpiderPack said:
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.

TheForgotten said:
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.

SpiderPack said:
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

Hacksfallout said:
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.

SpiderPack said:
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?

Themes / Apps / Mods Download Google Camera/G-cam for Asus ROG Phone 5

Google Camera 7.4.104 for the Asus ROG Phone 5 is a Modded stock camera application from Pixel Smartphone which has some advance features that are Missing in the stock Asus ROG Phone 5 camera application Like HDR Plus & Night Sight/ Astrography.
This advance camera app allow You full control over the camera, You can use Advance Lib Patcher for back camera, telephoto lens and Wide angle lens, also it has a HDR+ control Panel to Apply HDR Plus from the selected device or sensor Like from pixel 3, Pixel 2 & Sony IMX586. in the Video Section You can Shoot 4K time-lapse Video, also You have a option to change the bitrate.
Asus ROG Phone 5 Run on Android 11 and it is Powered by QCOM SD888 Processor. it is dual SIM smartphone support Nano SIM card, connectivity features Include 3G hotspot, GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth & 4G. the device come with 8/12GB of RAM and 128/256GB of Storage that can be expandable via SD card.
What’s Working:
Portrait Mod
Video 1080P 60FPS
Video 4K
HDR Plus
Nigh Sight
time-lapse video
all other Basic Features
Download links:​
Gcam_build_7.4.104_beta.apk
How to Install Google Camera 7.4.104 Mod on Asus ROG Phone 5:​1. Download Google camera apk from above
2. Now enable unknown apps Installation from security section
3. then Install downloaded File as a Normal apk
4. done
Note: enable camera2api by adding below code to build.prop
Persist.vender.camera.HAL3.enable=1
How to Import Custom Settings on Google Camera APP:​
Download & Move config File to storage/gcam/configs folder
Open Google camera double click Near shooter area
from the Popup select config file
Restart Gcam app. done, you can open it
have any question let me know via comment.

HunterTik said:
Note: enable camera2api by adding below code to build.prop
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Hi and thanks for your effort! Is there any way to do this without rooting?

HunterTik said:
Google Camera 7.4.104 for the Asus ROG Phone 5 is a Modded stock camera application from Pixel Smartphone which has some advance features that are Missing in the stock Asus ROG Phone 5 camera application Like HDR Plus & Night Sight/ Astrography.
This advance camera app allow You full control over the camera, You can use Advance Lib Patcher for back camera, telephoto lens and Wide angle lens, also it has a HDR+ control Panel to Apply HDR Plus from the selected device or sensor Like from pixel 3, Pixel 2 & Sony IMX586. in the Video Section You can Shoot 4K time-lapse Video, also You have a option to change the bitrate.
Asus ROG Phone 5 Run on Android 11 and it is Powered by QCOM SD888 Processor. it is dual SIM smartphone support Nano SIM card, connectivity features Include 3G hotspot, GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth & 4G. the device come with 8/12GB of RAM and 128/256GB of Storage that can be expandable via SD card.
What’s Working:
Portrait Mod
Video 1080P 60FPS
Video 4K
HDR Plus
Nigh Sight
time-lapse video
all other Basic Features
Download links:​
Gcam_build_7.4.104_beta.apk
How to Install Google Camera 7.4.104 Mod on Asus ROG Phone 5:​1. Download Google camera apk from above
2. Now enable unknown apps Installation from security section
3. then Install downloaded File as a Normal apk
4. done
Note: enable camera2api by adding below code to build.prop
Persist.vender.camera.HAL3.enable=1
How to Import Custom Settings on Google Camera APP:​
Download & Move config File to storage/gcam/configs folder
Open Google camera double click Near shooter area
from the Popup select config file
Restart Gcam app. done, you can open it
have any question let me know via comment.
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You should ensure that you credit each Dev who's work you are sharing. This is important to make it clear that this is not your own efforts or work. Also this isn't really required since it's already enabled internally as another Dev has stated. Thanks

SixArmedPriest said:
You should ensure that you credit each Dev who's work you are sharing. This is important to make it clear that this is not your own efforts or work. Also this isn't really required since it's already enabled internally as another Dev has stated. Thanks
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Sorry to say that Credit is unknown.

HunterTik said:
Sorry to say that Credit is unknown.
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What's unknown is the reason you decided to remove the Modder's name from the APK. I've modded numerous GCam versions and never once did I remove the original Modder's Name from the package.
But to correct your post you can add the following credit for GCam:
"Thanks to all modders for sharing and support
BSG, Arnova8G2, Eszdman, Savitar, Zoran, cstark27, Urnyx05, r0m10, Julian Tsependa, overwhelmer, UltraM8, RealJohnGalt, Wyroczen, MarcoChr, Wichaya, Abhi Shake, archesolus, TinNeun, namok, fu24, Marcello, Tadi777 and more"

HunterTik said:
Google Camera 7.4.104 for the Asus ROG Phone 5 is a Modded stock camera application from Pixel Smartphone which has some advance features that are Missing in the stock Asus ROG Phone 5 camera application Like HDR Plus & Night Sight/ Astrography.
This advance camera app allow You full control over the camera, You can use Advance Lib Patcher for back camera, telephoto lens and Wide angle lens, also it has a HDR+ control Panel to Apply HDR Plus from the selected device or sensor Like from pixel 3, Pixel 2 & Sony IMX586. in the Video Section You can Shoot 4K time-lapse Video, also You have a option to change the bitrate.
Asus ROG Phone 5 Run on Android 11 and it is Powered by QCOM SD888 Processor. it is dual SIM smartphone support Nano SIM card, connectivity features Include 3G hotspot, GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth & 4G. the device come with 8/12GB of RAM and 128/256GB of Storage that can be expandable via SD card.
What’s Working:
Portrait Mod
Video 1080P 60FPS
Video 4K
HDR Plus
Nigh Sight
time-lapse video
all other Basic Features
Download links:​
Gcam_build_7.4.104_beta.apk
How to Install Google Camera 7.4.104 Mod on Asus ROG Phone 5:​1. Download Google camera apk from above
2. Now enable unknown apps Installation from security section
3. then Install downloaded File as a Normal apk
4. done
Note: enable camera2api by adding below code to build.prop
Persist.vender.camera.HAL3.enable=1
How to Import Custom Settings on Google Camera APP:​
Download & Move config File to storage/gcam/configs folder
Open Google camera double click Near shooter area
from the Popup select config file
Restart Gcam app. done, you can open it
have any question let me know via comment.
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You mentioned that, "I have an Edl Firmware but I don't tested it", could you please shear it...

how to turn system read/write on rog phone 5?, always dennied.....

AhmedABC said:
You mentioned that, "I have an Edl Firmware but I don't tested it", could you please shear it...
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Yeah ! Why not .

HunterTik said:
Yeah ! Why not .
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link please ...

AhmedABC said:
link please ...
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Repair your ASUS ROG Phone 5 with EDL mode
If your phone can only enter EDL mode (9008 mode) this firmware is glad to help you. It can be flashed in through the miflash tool. The firmware is made through the official package...
forum.xda-developers.com

Doesn't work! It's lagging and crashing

miguel.jackass said:
how to turn system read/write on rog phone 5?, always dennied.....
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Android 11 uses a new "format" that allows installing a much larger system image on less physical space (much like a virtual machine). The usual methods to modify it won't work.

The GCam V7 not work on Asus RoG5 only the V8.1.101 by Wichaya working, but front cam and night mode are better on Asus cam app, for the rest GCam V8 are better

Could you clarify what you mean by "since it's already enabled internally"? Does it make sense to dl these modded gcams then?
SixArmedPriest said:
You should ensure that you credit each Dev who's work you are sharing. This is important to make it clear that this is not your own efforts or work. Also this isn't really required since it's already enabled internally as another Dev has stated. Thanks
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won't install for me and rooted

I have been using Wishaya GCam_8.1.101 V1.1 version but the the app force closes after taking a picture with the front camera. Is anyone else having this issue or know how to fix it? Other than this issue, app works well.

bscorpion09 said:
I have been using Wishaya GCam_8.1.101 V1.1 version but the the app force closes after taking a picture with the front camera. Is anyone else having this issue or know how to fix it? Other than this issue, app works well.
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Link please?

Quivak said:
Link please?
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Wichaya GCam APKs - Google Camera Port
Modified Google Camera app by Wichaya.
www.celsoazevedo.com

HunterTik said:
Note: enable camera2api by adding below code to build.prop
Persist.vender.camera.HAL3.enable=1
How to Import Custom Settings on Google Camera APP:​
Download & Move config File to storage/gcam/configs folder
Open Google camera double click Near shooter area
from the Popup select config file
Restart Gcam app. done, you can open it
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how to enable camera2api? and where are config files?

[Help Needed] Camera problems in official LineageOS 18.1

Moving away from main thread to avoid spam
Original Question:
Hi,
first of all, thanks a lot for your effort bringing lineage to the pixel 4a.
I've got a problem with the main (front 12.2 MP) camera (please see attached logcat).
When opening the default camera app (as well as with my test with google camera) the screen stays black and I can't take pictures. I'm on build number lineage_sunfish-userdebug 11 RQ2A.210505.003 b609c3a431, but had this problem with the previous build as well (I was able to take pictures a few builds back, though).
Does anyone else have issues with the camera not working or is it just me?
Thanks a lot and let me know, if there's any further info I can provide that would be helpful for troubleshooting.
Thanks and regards,
C

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Original text:
Hey again
I clean installed the 20210527 build (and corresponding recovery) today and first thing I did was trying the camera... The org.lineage.snap is slow to non-responsive, the screen stays black and ultimately the camera app crashes...
The attached log shows multiple errors (as far as a noob like me can tell ).
If I'm the only person affected by this, is there anyone who could help me troubleshoot the issue... different hardware in Europe... or hardware failure... false stock firmware (though 100% sure it was on 11).
Thanks again and regards,
C
(If there's a better place for bug reports, kindly let me know )

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Hey @mangokm40
thanks for your feedback. I neither have magisk nor any custom kernel installed.
I basically came from stock android 11 and followed the installation instructions .
As per this lineage wiki I installed mindthegapps according to the instructions.
Do you or anybody have any other idea? As I seem to be the only one affected, I guess a bug report wouldn't be in order, would it
Thanks again, appreciate your support

Chris, stop using the stock/default app and use a Gcam port: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-cstark27/
Like PXMod (cstark's PXv4.5: PXv4.5_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk (cstark27, 2020-09-04, pixel)
I think you'll find the same and more features than the stock app, and it's a lot more stable. No issues taking front camera pics (you can also enable HDR+ for the front camera).

sk8223 said:
Chris, stop using the stock/default app and use a Gcam port: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-cstark27/
Like PXMod (cstark's PXv4.5: PXv4.5_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk (cstark27, 2020-09-04, pixel)
I think you'll find the same and more features than the stock app, and it's a lot more stable. No issues taking front camera pics (you can also enable HDR+ for the front camera).
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thanks for the input, but i fear, that won't help in my case... I already tried the gcam mod of this post, which didn't work either
there might be darker forces at work with my pixel 4a...
nonetheless, I'll try your version asap and come back with the result.
thanks for your time and effort

I have the same issue. The rear cam stopped working. Upgrading to the latest 18.1 build did not help. I guess an update for "carrier services and device personalization apps" from play is causing this, as this are the only changes i noticed on my p4a.

hey guys,
sorry for the delay, but finally closing the loop on this one.
thanks to @razorloves , who looked a the logs and confirmed my suspicion, that an actual hardware issue might be the issue, I rolled back to stock and was able to confirm, that the camera issue had nothing to do with LOS 18.1 .
the same problem occured with stock, so I returned and exchanged the phone.
new phone with official LOS 18.1 has been working smoothly for two weeks now, including both cameras
so again, thanks @razorloves for your support and of course thanks @PeterCxy for a great rom.
cheers,
C
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Question Working Gcam for the A53

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

OumpaLoompa said:
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 !

OumpaLoompa said:
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.

mdnssknght said:
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?