As some of you know the Google Camera app with HDR On is great to shot low light pictures. However OP5 users as myself aren’t as lucky when using the modded Google Camera app as as users from other devices.
With OP5 we have bugs that seem to be applicable only to our case: touch to focus not working along HDR & dots pattern issue visible when you zoom in certain pictures shot with the modded camera.
Therefore I would like to ask for a favor to the first OP5T owners:
Download and install this modded camera app (I pick this version because it’s simple without tons of settings)
Test if touch to focus work when HDR is enabled and if the picture is saved (do not confuse touch to focus with touch to change main point of exposure)
Shot some pictures with low light
Feedback in this thread
If someone want to try one of the last versions of the app, then you can download it from here (shout out to Kisakuku).
The last modded version as per today 21st November is "MGC_5.1.016_7.0+C2API_v.1.3a_AllinOne.apk", but as I said the new new versions contain lot of settings that make it really time consuming to find the appropriate ones for each device.
That’s why in the OP I posted just the last version of Google Camera app with the minimum edits needed to get the HDR feature working on any Android 7.1.1 / Snapdragon 835 phones.
Yeah I dl "MGC_5.1.016_7.0+C2API_v.1.3a_AllinOne.apk"
No working focus touch
The picture is saved
They both seem pretty bad but I'm not an expert.
Wilux said:
Yeah I dl "MGC_5.1.016_7.0+C2API_v.1.3a_AllinOne.apk"
No working focus touch
The picture is saved
They both seem pretty bad but I'm not an expert.
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Are those 2 pictures that you uploaded shot with HDR On? Which settings are you using?
In OP5 depending on the combination of settings used in the app touch to focus can work or not work, but usually it’s hit and miss so it can stop working randomly.
Do you notice small dots when you zoom in on the pictures shot with GoogleCam and HDR On?
I just would like to know if OP5T has the same bugs with the ported GoogleCam has the same bugs that we have on OP5.
To make it more clear on which version and settings to use:
Please test this most recent version: https://drive.google.com/open?id=149yvCKyk2F75z_snuSjbivKF5PiWtkT9
with these settings from the screenshots: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74417844&postcount=1215
In "Advanced" settings, enable HDR+ control right at the top!
Afterwards restart the camera app (completely swipe it away from recent apps), restart it and set the HDR+ toggle to "HDR+ Enhanced".
It is also important to get some shots in daylight, as the OP5 had issues with a constantly visible dot pattern in light areas.
Also please do not upload the shots directly through the forum, as they get downsampled and compressed. Use an imagehoster like abload.de for example, or even Google Photos.
Of course it is even better to additionally post a similar shot you took with the stock camera app, so we get a better picture of how this mod works on the OP5T.
Thanks for testing!
titooo7 said:
As some of you know the Google Camera app with HDR On is great to shot low light pictures. However OP5 users as myself aren’t as lucky when using the modded Google Camera app as as users from other devices.
With OP5 we have bugs that seem to be applicable only to our case: touch to focus not working along HDR & dots pattern issue visible when you zoom in certain pictures shot with the modded camera.
Therefore I would like to ask for a favor to the first OP5T owners:
Download and install this modded camera app (I pick this version because it’s simple without tons of settings)
Test if touch to focus work when HDR is enabled and if the picture is saved (do not confuse touch to focus with touch to change main point of exposure)
Shot some pictures with low light
Feedback in this thread
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Just got op5t
as u already in action here
Rohit jat said:
Just got op5t
as u already in action here
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Waiting for your feedback mate.
Posting a couple of pics taken from the 5T using the default camera app vs the latest GCMod app with the recommended settings. Just a single light source in the room. I'll try in the daylight tomorrow
Stock App:
GCMod 5:
How about video? 1080/60 and 4k
randumbore said:
Posting a couple of pics taken from the 5T using the default camera app vs the latest GCMod app with the recommended settings. Just a single light source in the room. I'll try in the daylight tomorrow
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Seems gcam's got a tendency towards a cooler white balance..same thing happens on the Essential phone. Which would you say best matches reality, color-wise?
I don't know about color but the OP is suffering from pretty major loss in detail. There's a couple of spots of light creeping through that's clearly visible in the GCam but not so much in the OP. The OP is also suffering from a lot of graininess... the top left corner next to the suitcase is a good example.
@randumbore:
Did you follow AcmE85 instructions from post #5 in this thread?
Does touch to focus work?
thx for helping,
greetz,
v.
randumbore said:
Posting a couple of pics taken from the 5T using the default camera app vs the latest GCMod app with the recommended settings. Just a single light source in the room. I'll try in the daylight tomorrow
Stock App:
GCMod 5:
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Kinda weird that the stock cam looks better. Need more samples if you mind!
vercetti said:
@randumbore:
Did you follow AcmE85 instructions from post #5 in this thread?
Does touch to focus work?
thx for helping,
greetz,
v.
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Yes, all settings are as mentioned in #5. I don't believe Touch to Focus is working, all it's doing is changing point of exposure (although I've never used TTF before so I could very well be wrong). Also the post-processing is incredibly quick with HDR+ Enhanced enabled. Coming from a Nexus 6p where it used to take ages, I can't tell if the OPT5T is just that fast or the HDR+ is just not working on the GCam app.
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Yes, all settings are as mentioned in #5. I don't believe Touch to Focus is working, all it's doing is changing point of exposure (although I've never used TTF before so I could very well be wrong). Also the post-processing is incredibly quick with HDR+ Enhanced enabled. Coming from a Nexus 6p where it used to take ages, I can't tell if the OPT5T is just that fast or the HDR+ is just not working on the GCam app.
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You could set the processing to medium or super high to see if it makes a difference in speed.
Should take much longer on the highest setting.
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You could set the processing to medium or super high to see if it makes a difference in speed.
Should take much longer on the highest setting.
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Ah you're right, setting it to super high did take a long time. Not a whole lot of change in the end result, but yeah.
randumbore said:
I've never used TTF before
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How else do you focus if not by touching exactly where you want the camera to focus?!?
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One more question, I found a thread from MickyFoley, maybe you could try this out for him (and me and I suppose lots of others)!
quote MickyFoley:
Dear owners of an OnePlus 5T and maybe 5 too,
please grant me an answer to a really important question: Is the Camera2-API bug fixed for the OP5T or is it still valid and OnePlus didn't do anything against it?
Please do following:
Download Open Camera > Go to settings > Scroll down > Switch on Camera2-API > Cover the rear camera with your hand > Read the values at the very top of your screen:
• If ISO 799 and 1/16,7 is still here: Nothing was fixed. Please leave a reply.
• If values differ from those values (ISO 799 1/16,7) OnePlus finally fixed the Camera2 API. Please also leave a reply.
Thanks in advance.
quote end.
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How else do you focus if not by touching exactly where you want the camera to focus?!?
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One more question, I found a thread from MickyFoley, maybe you could try this out for him (and me and I suppose lots of others)!
quote MickyFoley:
Dear owners of an OnePlus 5T and maybe 5 too,
please grant me an answer to a really important question: Is the Camera2-API bug fixed for the OP5T or is it still valid and OnePlus didn't do anything against it?
Please do following:
Download Open Camera > Go to settings > Scroll down > Switch on Camera2-API > Cover the rear camera with your hand > Read the values at the very top of your screen:
• If ISO 799 and 1/16,7 is still here: Nothing was fixed. Please leave a reply.
• If values differ from those values (ISO 799 1/16,7) OnePlus finally fixed the Camera2 API. Please also leave a reply.
Thanks in advance.
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Glad I could help.
ISO 9600 and 1/16,7s
vercetti said:
How else do you focus if not by touching exactly where you want the camera to focus?!?
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One more question, I found a thread from MickyFoley, maybe you could try this out for him (and me and I suppose lots of others)!
quote MickyFoley:
Dear owners of an OnePlus 5T and maybe 5 too,
please grant me an answer to a really important question: Is the Camera2-API bug fixed for the OP5T or is it still valid and OnePlus didn't do anything against it?
Please do following:
Download Open Camera > Go to settings > Scroll down > Switch on Camera2-API > Cover the rear camera with your hand > Read the values at the very top of your screen:
• If ISO 799 and 1/16,7 is still here: Nothing was fixed. Please leave a reply.
• If values differ from those values (ISO 799 1/16,7) OnePlus finally fixed the Camera2 API. Please also leave a reply.
Thanks in advance.
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Here you go
A couple more from my apartment with considerable sunlight (the first is stock, the second with more overexposure of GCam with recommended settings)
Related
A few days ago I was browsing reddit r/Xiaomi section and commented on this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/77p2va/i_have_a_note_4x_with_an_omnivision_sensor/dot4b9e/ about the pink tint issue that we are experiencing on Omnivision sensors. To make it short, a redditor (GeorgeKiarie) asked to post samples of the pink tint issue.
I was providing him samples of photos with pink tint and basically running some tests for him. Right off the bat when he saw the photo with pink tint, he came to a conclusion that the black levels in the camera libraries are incorrect. According to GeorgeKiarie, the default black levels was 16 16 on the Omnivision camera libs which is incorrect as it should have been 64 16.
The fix: GeorgeKiarie has modified libmmcamera_ov13855_qtech.so and change the black levels from 16 16 to 64 16.
Requirements:
- TWRP Recovery
- Root(to enable camera2 api obviously)
- Camera2 API
- GCAM version 4.0(attached)
Disclaimer: I have not done extensive testing on this fix. I have only tested this on my device (16/3gb RAM variant) so I cannot guarantee that this will also work for you. I am not responsible for any kind of damage (if any) that it may cause once you've flashed the fix but I will provide a flashable zip to revert back to default just in case. As usual, flash at your on risk.
I've also NOT tested the fix on other GCAM versions besides the one I've attached and the latest GCAM 5.1 but in theory, it should work on all GCAM ports for mido. Take note that most of my tests were done with gcam 4.0. I've also tested it on gcam 5.1 and it seems to work fine but I've only took a few shots with it.
Steps:
1. Download the attachment "Pink Tint Fix.zip"
2. Reboot to recovery and flash zip.
3. Download and install Gcam 4.0 from here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6OCKwxBBePEQmowWm5mRUR3Tk0
4. Enable HDR+ and enjoy good quality low light photos
Bugs:
- Camera crashes after taking photos in good lighting conditions but only when HDR+ is enabled.
- Random camera crashes even in low light conditions
- Camera stuck in "processing" when taking a photo under good lighting conditions
- Shutter button is greyed out and/or not responding when taking a photo under good lighting conditions
- All other bugs present in Google Cam 4.0 port.
All the above mentioned bugs only happens when HDR+ is enabled. It seems that HDR+ does not work when enabled under good lighting conditions. Please do not ask me to fix it as I am no developer. I only helped in testing. Hopefully someone smarter than me can fix these bugs. Please feel free to post fixes If you've found one and I'd include it in the OP.
All credits go to redditor GeorgeKiarie. I only helped in testing the fix and creating a flashable zip. If you wanna thank him, just visit the reddit link above and message him or something.
PS: As mentioned above, I am not a developer so all these has been written the way I've understood the issue and how it was fixed, I'm just relaying the information provided to me. Please feel free to correct me if you see something wrong and I'd gladly edit my post.
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Thx, bro,I will try it:laugh:
SamYang said:
Thx, bro,I will try it:laugh:
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Cool. Please do post a feedback if it works for you
chickentuna said:
Cool. Please do post a feedback if it works for you
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I don't have that problem, else I would test it.
On a technical note, what the guy has done is to to change the values at offset 12798 (0x31fe) from "78 41" to "80 43".
Just tested and it works but on latest version it has a slightly white tint that blurs the image
PolLovesAndroid said:
Just tested and it works but on latest version it has a slightly white tint that blurs the image
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I did not experience this when I've tried the latest version. Probably the settings? Then again I haven't tested thoroughly on the latest version.
chickentuna said:
I did not experience this when I've tried the latest version. Probably the settings? Then again I haven't tested thoroughly on the latest version.
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Let me explain: the latest test version from the guy that ported the camera to other phones has removed the pink tint that was previously present, and replaced it with a slightly less obnoxious white tint.
It's not great still, but also with the fix you posted my camera crashes a lot, sometimes it snaps on hdr+ sometimes nothing happens and it freezes. So the basic idea may be right, but someone can hopefully improve it
chickentuna said:
Cool. Please do post a feedback if it works for you
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it worked. but the photos will get some coloros in the low light/at night,it's normal?(you can see the photo below,plz ignore my poor camera technology).maybe it will work better in the daytime(so i will still test it tomorrow)
anyway, it's better than the pink photos, and better than no HDR+ .
and thank you very much for doing this.:good:
(sorry for my poor English, hope you can get my meaning)
PolLovesAndroid said:
It's not great still, but also with the fix you posted my camera crashes a lot, sometimes it snaps on hdr+ sometimes nothing happens and it freezes. So the basic idea may be right, but someone can hopefully improve it
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That's basically the plan. I know that this fix was not perfect but I still posted it in hopes that someone can make something out of it.
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Wow... This is awesome...
This makes my phone camera usable again ...
Bye, bye pink!
Works on gcam 5.1,no crashes the every light condition tested
Android 6 CAN'T use
Currently using 4.4, and it works
No more pink tint, the images got more sharper. Thank you mate!
Love you @chickentuna!!!?? You have no ide how much I've been waiting for this moment ?
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Love you @chickentuna!!!?? You have no ide how much I've been waiting for this moment ?
Ok @chickentuna the google hdr+ is working.
Using the magic manager to install google camera patch fix the slow motion error.
BUT.
What about the dark video recording?
PolLovesAndroid said:
Let me explain: the latest test version from the guy that ported the camera to other phones has removed the pink tint that was previously present, and replaced it with a slightly less obnoxious white tint.
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I have a modified apk(gcam 4.2) which came from GeorgeKiarie that has the fix hardcoded in it. I'm currently testing it and it seems that it produces much sharper HDR+ images. However there are no extra settings and you use is as it is. No HDR+ configurations just HDR+ OFF, AUTO and ON. It still crashes randomly but I think it's much stable than modifying the camera libs. Colors are rich and look better too. Perhaps I should add it in the OP for you guys to test?
tocoi said:
Android 6 CAN'T use
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Sorry mate, forgot to include that I've only tested this in AOSP Extended 4.6 which is Android 7.1.2.
Sectorian said:
Ok @chickentuna the google hdr+ is working.
Using the magic manager to install google camera patch fix the slow motion error.
BUT.
What about the dark video recording?
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Please read the OP. Current gcam bugs still exists, the fix is only for pink tint. I am not a developer so you'll need to wait till someone with the knowledge fixes the current gcam bugs.
chickentuna said:
I have a modified apk(gcam 4.2) which came from GeorgeKiarie that has the fix hardcoded in it. I'm currently testing it and it seems that it produces much sharper HDR+ images. However there are no extra settings and you use is as it is. No HDR+ configurations just HDR+ OFF, AUTO and ON. It still crashes randomly but I think it's much stable than modifying the camera libs. Colors are rich and look better too. Perhaps I should add it in the OP for you guys to test?
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Sure buddy, just add it... We test it... Hahahaha...
Anyway, the modified libs works fine here, no crash for me on PA. Pixel (corr) + Nexus6P + Default
HDR+ is work, and photos no pink, but unfortunately the photo's quality is not so good
The photos get a lot noise even during the day only myself get this??
Greetings fellow 7 plus users!
I've seen some requests here and (mostly) on Nokia community forum for a working GCam port on Nokia 7 plus Android 9.0 Developer Preview, which is a pretty fair phenomenon, since the stock Nokia camera is still a bit unpolished (ridiculously high exposure and lack of shadows for me). While there weren't 100% working ports, today I found a nearly perfect version on a GCam port repository website (URL: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/). I tried many apks, but this was the single one in which I couldn't find any major bugs. Also worth mentioning that portrait mode and HDR+ works fine as well. There is also well-functioning portrait and slow-motion mode. The only minor bug is a small "5 second burst" pop-up text always visible in normal camera mode, but that is an acceptable compromise in exchange for the working functions. Also, sometimes the photos are a bit brighter than they should be. I guess it requires some tinkering in the settings, but I didn't have too much time to actually find out what causes it. As soon as I find the fix for it, I'm going to update the post.
C R E D I T :
The port was made by @fu24 based on @Arnova8G2 's port. Colossal thumbs up for them.
P H O T O S :
Also, I attached 3 sample photos. The first one is a normal image in Auto-mode taken with the stock Nokia camera app, the second is also a normal photo in Auto-mode taken with the GCam mod app, while the third is a portrait-mode shot. As I said, the brightness is a bit too much, but the details are fantastic. Hint: it's worth taking a look at the sky and the reflections on the car when comparing the two images.
Stock Camera Sample Photo
GCam Sample Photo
Gcam Portrait Sample Photo
D O W N L O A D S :
The APK can be downloaded by searching for "GoogleCamera-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-V3_Aux-4.02.apk" (without quotation marks) on the following URL: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
OR
Mirror: GOOGLE DRIVE
PS.: If you find a better alternative, or you find a good configuration scheme for this one, go on and share with us!
coda00 said:
Greetings fellow 7 plus users!
I've seen some requests here and (mostly) on Nokia community forum for a working GCam port on Nokia 7 plus Android 9.0 Developer Preview, which is a pretty fair phenomenon, since the stock Nokia camera is still a bit unpolished (ridiculously high exposure and lack of shadows for me). While there weren't 100% working ports, today I found a nearly perfect version on a GCam port repository website (URL: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/). I tried many apks, but this was the single one in which I couldn't find any major bugs. Also worth mentioning that portrait mode and HDR+ works fine as well. There is also well-functioning portrait and slow-motion mode. The only minor bug is a small "5 second burst" pop-up text always visible in normal camera mode, but that is an acceptable compromise in exchange for the working functions. Also, sometimes the photos are a bit brighter than they should be. I guess it requires some tinkering in the settings, but I didn't have too much time to actually find out what causes it. As soon as I find the fix for it, I'm going to update the post.
C R E D I T :
The port was made by @fu24 based on @Arnova8G2 's port. Colossal thumbs up for them.
PS.: If you find a better alternative, or you find a good configuration scheme for this one, go on and share with us!
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I think maybe someone wants to try to use the second back camera. You can switch lens with the "Toggle back camera ID".
But I can't guarantee that it is suitable for Nokia 7 Plus. I must explain that I am just a beginner with limited ability. I really don't have the ability to fix other problems.
To use the second back camera, if the phone does not even report all cameras through the Camera2 API ( Includes second back camera ) (use Camera2Test app to verify your device info). You need to install the zoomfix module.
I tried that option, but it resulted in force close. :/ The highlight/shadow saturation options might refine the photos though, I'm going to try them later today.
Edit: Tried it. Increasing both value made just the perfect photo.
Also, unfortunately I can't install zoomfix due to the lack of bootloader unlock possibility.
I posted in another thread what I probably should've posted here, but I didn't see this thread until later.
I think the 7 Plus has the same camera sensor as the X4 (based on research and sensor data).
Here's the variants that work best for our sensor. I'm thinking you may have luck with the following versions of the Google camera:
This version is excellent in low-light and general photography. This is the best version as far as noise and color accuracy go, it's superb. It's also very easy to set up. Simply set your desired HDR+ quality, and that's it.
And this second version I use as a backup, because sometimes the other camera port will drop shutter speeds indoors for better lowlight performance.
If I'm right about our sensors being identical, you should have good results. The lens on the 7 Plus is even better than the X4, so I'm excited to see what images can be captured. Good luck!
surroundedbydrones said:
I posted in another thread what I probably should've posted here, but I didn't see this thread until later.
I think the 7 Plus has the same camera sensor as the X4 (based on research and sensor data).
Here's the variants that work best for our sensor. I'm thinking you may have luck with the following versions of the Google camera:
This version is excellent in low-light and general photography. This is the best version as far as noise and color accuracy go, it's superb. It's also very easy to set up. Simply set your desired HDR+ quality, and that's it.
And this second version I use as a backup, because sometimes the other camera port will drop shutter speeds indoors for better lowlight performance.
If I'm right about our sensors being identical, you should have good results. The lens on the 7 Plus is even better than the X4, so I'm excited to see what images can be captured. Good luck!
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Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be completely Android P compatible (of course, since it's just a dev preview). Slow-mo crashes the app, and sometimes portrait too, but other than that it's a working version with nice results.
coda00 said:
Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be completely Android P compatible (of course, since it's just a dev preview). Slow-mo crashes the app, and sometimes portrait too, but other than that it's a working version with nice results.
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Gotcha; that worries me for once P lands on my device. Stock vs. the Google camera ports is no contest, and I don't see that changing. Good luck with the 7 plus.
Which version work's for you guys on P beta?
schizmatyk said:
Which version work's for you guys on P beta?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77125415&postcount=981
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Danchibald said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77125415&postcount=981
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Thanks. This version working fine.
schizmatyk said:
Thanks. This version working fine.
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Danchibald said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77125415&postcount=981
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It shows 4MP only on front camera (idk why).
Rowdyy Ronnie said:
It shows 4MP only on front camera (idk why).
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Known issue. We need special port.
fu24 said:
I think maybe someone wants to try to use the second back camera. You can switch lens with the "Toggle back camera ID".
But I can't guarantee that it is suitable for Nokia 7 Plus. I must explain that I am just a beginner with limited ability. I really don't have the ability to fix other problems.
To use the second back camera, if the phone does not even report all cameras through the Camera2 API ( Includes second back camera ) (use Camera2Test app to verify your device info). You need to install the zoomfix module.
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It's not working, the Portrait mode is not capturing the bokeh effect. When the motion is on, after taking snap the app gets crashed.
WARNING: I'VE TESTED THIS GUIDE ON STOCK FIRMWARE (OREO AND PIE) ONLY
Hey, just a moment before reading: did I help you? Then consider paying me a coffee or anything for my effort of course this isn't mandatory!
UPDATE: the reddit thread is dead! It will now only link to this guide since updating the same guide two times is pretty useless!
This is an expanded guide for all those people which want to reach the maximum camera quality on their X4.
Please note that this post is not intended to give advices on how to get the best shots on GCAM (but you can do it in comment or ask me, no prob!), but on how to get the best working GCAM possible setup! In other words I won't suggest parameters for HDR+ or Saturation, or custom libs etc...
FOA why you should choose Google Camera instead of the Motorola one? Well I think the following shots speak for themselves:
Cropped detail of an HDR shot:
Moto Camera HDR (taken with wide lens)
Google Camera HDR+ (taken with wide lens)
If you'd like to see more examples just look at this HQ album, you'll be amazed by the details.
Another field in which you can really apprecciate the potential of this camera is the selfie and portrait one. I will spare you from looking at my selfies (you can find one in the previous gallery), so just trust me, or do some googling!
What you need to do in order to use the GCAM on your X4 really depends on what you want to achieve:
1) GCAM 6.2.0.30 for normal lens
- Root needed: NO
- Unlocked Bootloader needed: NO
GCAM 6.2.0.30 adds Time-Lapse feature, and you can simply install it and it will run. There's a lot of ports avaiable, my suggestion goes to this one. Please remember that all the rights belong to Arnova, the original developer.
A couple of things must be tuned in order to get the best experience, so head up to the app settings and:
- on "About" check "advanced options"
- on HDR+ Options:
1) Disabled AWBGains Mod -> ON
2) RAW Format -> RAW10
3) Image Format -> YUV_420_888
4) GCAM wb Mode -> ON
Also, I suggest you to check the "Saturation adjustements" section, because this version really oversaturates photos. Try what levels are the best for you, in my case they were 1.0 - 1.0 for back camera and 1.1 - 1.3 for front camera.
2) GCAM 6.2.0.30 for wide lens
- Root needed: NOT NECESSARILY
- Unlocked Bootloader needed: YES
This is the 6.2.0.30 GCamera with Wide Lens support.
The apk is the same one
After the installation you must enter the package name (org.codeaurora.snapcam)inside the followind /system/build.prop lines:
1) vendor.camera.aux.packagelist
2) vendor.camera.aux.packagelist2
3) ro.camera.cfa.packagelist
You can do this either with a privileged file manager (i.e.: Solid) or with adb pull.
Then activate "Enable aux button" in Settings, and a little tree icon will pop up, allowing you to switch lens.
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FAQ:
Q: What works in these ports?
A: The following features are fully working:
- HDR +
- Portrait
- PhotoSphere
- Night Sight- Panoramic
- Video
- Slow Motion
- Pixel 2/3 AWB
- TimeLapse
- Motion
Q: What about AR?
A: I'm not interested in it and haven't checked, so I can't assure you that it will work
Q: 60fps videos aren't in 60fps?
A: You can shoot in 60fps by disabling video stabilization in Settings, otherwise 60fps videos will drops to nearly 28-30fps.
Q: Why does my selfie looks purple/green/any other ****ty color?
A: In that case just head over Input model in your port settings and change the front camera model (in my case to Nexus 6P with 6.1 and Pixel 3 for 6.2, but just try). This port also have specific fixes for certain titn problems
Q: I can't even start the camera!
A: this can happen on some devices. To fix try the following: long press on the app icon and use the "take a selfie" shortcut. Wait a moment and the camera should work, allowing you to use it in future just by opening it normally. If it is black even via the selfie shortcut long press the switch camera button, it should work. This procedure must he done only one time!
Q: The 6.2 ports gives me some weird greenish/yellowish balance in photos.
A: This is a problem with Pixel AWB. It reduces chromatic shifts to give you more natural photos, but it can ruin other ones. It usually happens when you are pointing an object which has an intense illumination behind it. If your port allows it just disable it, otherwise select from the viewfinder another White Balancement mode (Cloudy works best for my tastes). Pixel 2 AWB should be the best anyway, and I almost never encounter problems.
Q: Can't install the apk
A: Delete the old version before re-installing.
Best night site for me has been
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/a...09_MI8_V1a.apk
Thanks for posting this. As soon as I get Pie, I will be implementing option 3.
flipguyfromthepi said:
Best night site for me has been
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/a...09_MI8_V1a.apk
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Could you fix the link? It seems to be broke. TIA
is it possible to port a gcam pointing wide lens to the secondary camera of the Moto X4?
CypherPotato said:
is it possible to port a gcam pointing wide lens to the secondary camera of the Moto X4?
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Need root for it, just download any version compatible with wide lens and put the package name on this line inside build.prop:
vendor.camera.aux.packagelist2
Hi there!
Anybody has any idea why gcam (MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V1a_xcam_0.apk) does not want to take any shots without HDR?? I remember gcam 5.1 working fine without HDR and the shutter speed was obvs way faster. So sometimes I want to take a fast shot and gcam 6.1 won't let me. I already tried changing the input model.
Thanks!
UPDATE: for those who want GCAM 6.1 with Night Sight I updated the suggested apk, with one that looks more stable (the old one used to crash rarely on my phone).
uccollab said:
UPDATE: for those who want GCAM 6.1 with Night Sight I updated the suggested apk, with one that looks more stable (the old one used to crash rarely on my phone).
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In case anyone had any trouble editing the build.prop remove the following space:
vendor.camera.aux.packagelist2=com.motorola.ccc,co(THIS SPACE)m.dual.GCam,com.motorola.camera2
I realized it while typing, but if you only copy and paste you might not.
With all these camera mods, is there anyway to verify the security of them? I don't think I have ever had problems with an XDA app but these are all hosted offsite.
sleze said:
With all these camera mods, is there anyway to verify the security of them? I don't think I have ever had problems with an XDA app but these are all hosted offsite.
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I don't really check it, cause that's the official repo for the gcam ports, and all the developers (like Arnova etc..) are well known here.
uccollab said:
I don't really check it, cause that's the official repo for the gcam ports, and all the developers (like Arnova etc..) are well known here.
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I am on Moto Pie and using the gcam port from 2nd option. once I take a picture in night sight, I cannot take another picture till I force close the camera. Do you have the same issue as well?
munchy_cool said:
I am on Moto Pie and using the gcam port from 2nd option. once I take a picture in night sight, I cannot take another picture till I force close the camera. Do you have the same issue as well?
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Hi, I'm on stock Pie and not getting this issue, do you have other ports installed?
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Hi, I'm on stock Pie and not getting this issue, do you have other ports installed?
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nopes ..
i tried bsg's port and that works fine
Can anyone post a video of this? Trying to have my friend install this and it would help him to have a visual.
uccollab said:
2) Open up the buid.prop file (located in /system/system/). You can either do this by an adb pull command (after booting a custom recovery like TWRP) or with a privileged file manager if you're rooted. In the build.prop you must add the following line (or edit it, if already present): vendor.camera.aux.packagelist2=com.motorola.ccc,com.dual.GCam,com.motorola.camera2
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johnjingle said:
In case anyone had any trouble editing the build.prop remove the following space:
vendor.camera.aux.packagelist2=com.motorola.ccc,co(THIS SPACE)m.dual.GCam,com.motorola.camera2
I realized it while typing, but if you only copy and paste you might not.
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Had to remove the space as well, Night Sight works wonders!
I installed option 2 and the rear cam has a yellowish tint. Is there a fix?
Hi, just tried this out on my new moto x4 (The second one with night sight) and it works pretty smoothly. I was just wondering if there was a way to enable the actual front facing flash for selfies and not just brighten the screen up like it does on default (in the recommended app at least)
ALL i want to do is have the stock camera default to manual mode... Or at least REMAIN in manual mode after I set it to that so I don't have to switch to manual every single time I start the camera app. The Auto settings on the stock camera are GARBAGE compared to my Moto X2 (2nd Gen).
Thanks a ton
Arnova8G2's Google Camera Port got updated days ago with a new version : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79011638&postcount=1333 - I'm on Oreo Stock.
When i install it (not the TinNeun version, the other one), the app doesn't crash but screen is black.. Perhaps a little tweak and it'd all work?
GoJo ^^ said:
Arnova8G2's Google Camera Port got updated days ago with a new version : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79011638&postcount=1333 - I'm on Oreo Stock.
When i install it (not the TinNeun version, the other one), the app doesn't crash but screen is black.. Perhaps a little tweak and it'd all work?
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Same its all black. S7 exynos stock
i managed to get it to works. but it overexpose every photo
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Oh i found the problem. HDR+ has a bug with the s7 so it overexpose every photo. without HDR+ takes photos normally
Waterstrike said:
i managed to get it to works. but it overexpose every photo
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Oh i found the problem. HDR+ has a bug with the s7 so it overexpose every photo. without HDR+ takes photos normally
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which one?
Wanna know as well
Here is a full working Google Pixel Camera V.5.1 with HDR+ and 4K Video Record (30FPS) for the S7 Exynos modded by IDan1109 :
Video only works in 1920x1080p (Full Hd) I also set the Picture Quality from 97 to 100 and Picture back camera to 16/9 and i set "Remove the ISO limit in dark conditions" - on
FOR 4K VIDEO RECORDING and Hevc activate hevc in devloper options from Gcam app and install the Magisk Modul Samsung UHD Camera2 Fix and ARCore from Playstore
Tested on S7 Exynos! Dont change to 60 FPS in video Mode otherwise you must uninstall and install the app again for video to work again. The pictures with HDR+ are much better compared with Zero Camera Mod HDR.
DOWNLOAD :
https://www95.zippyshare.com/v/MzDyeIGh/file.html
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https://www.load.to/mdOkiMUq5X/Pixel_Cam_Port.IDan_v4.7.apk
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https://megaup.net/3tB7o/Pixel_Cam_Port.IDan_v4.7.apk
Smiss said:
Here is a Complete working Google Pixel Cam with HDR+ For Exynos : https://www33.zippyshare.com/v/m6ry9auL/file.html
Tested on S7 Exynos! Dont change to 60 FPS in video Mode otherwise you must uninstall and install the app again for video to work again. The pictures with HDR+ are much better compared with Zero Camera Mod HDR. This Pixel Camera Quality beats all (HDR+ advanced) UNBELIEVABLE!
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it's gcam 5 not 6.1
maniaccrack said:
it's gcam 5 not 6.1
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The 6.1 gets forced closed when i open it and it does not have all that options (settings) like V.5
I get a v. 6 to work but compared with v.5 the quality in 5 is much better!
Please tell us which v6 fully works for you (night mode..)
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Please tell us which v6 fully works for you (night mode..)
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1djfQUpvLBmykTADuu9A-gmjY1quWYgMM/view
--If the camera lags or crashes, go to settings > advanced > FIX > viewfinder format > change it to YUV_420_888.
I can't even go to settings : it crashes at launch..! I'm using stock oreo. Do i know to install some patch (magisk or else)?
I am currently quite impressed by the GCAM xenius0 mod version provided by ExpressLuke. I guess it is still based on 5.1. Nevertheless, night shots look great. Besides Lens Blur, all works fine on my S7 Exynos (stock ROM). Here is the download link (scroll down to Google Camera Port): https://expressluke.ml/pages/extras.html
Best, maris
maris__ said:
I am currently quite impressed by the GCAM xenius0 mod version provided by ExpressLuke. I guess it is still based on 5.1. Nevertheless, night shots look great. Besides Lens Blur, all works fine on my S7 Exynos (stock ROM). Here is the download link (scroll down to Google Camera Port): https://expressluke.ml/pages/extras.html
Best, maris
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Interesting, never heard about that one before, i hardly imagine a v5 better than Irdn though, would you mind telling us what's better with it?
My feeling is that pictures at night are less noisy, and flash-light indoor picture are more homogeneously illuminated. I am using the default settings.
maris__ said:
My feeling is that pictures at night are less noisy, and flash-light indoor picture are more homogeneously illuminated. I am using the default settings.
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Its working on pie port too.
maris__ said:
I am currently quite impressed by the GCAM xenius0 mod version provided by ExpressLuke. I guess it is still based on 5.1. Nevertheless, night shots look great. Besides Lens Blur, all works fine on my S7 Exynos (stock ROM). Here is the download link (scroll down to Google Camera Port): https://expressluke.ml/pages/extras.html
Best, maris
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Hello,
I would try, but the link is inactive, the website too.
Can you post a link to the apk?
Thx
Smiss said:
Here is a full working Google Pixel Camera V.5.1 with HDR+ for the S7 Exynos modded by IDan1109 : https://www33.zippyshare.com/v/m6ry9auL/file.html
Video only works in 1920x1080p (Full Hd) I also set the Picture Quality from 97 to 100 and Picture back camera to 16/9 and i set "Remove the ISO limit in dark conditions" - on
Tested on S7 Exynos! Dont change to 60 FPS in video Mode otherwise you must uninstall and install the app again for video to work again. The pictures with HDR+ are much better compared with Zero Camera Mod HDR.
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I have been taking pictures with this version for a while, I would recommend setting ON the "reduce contrast" for better shadow detail and adding in "Advanced setting HDR+" options, 1.2 in highlights saturation.
Just test it.
Bleak3993 said:
I have been taking pictures with this version for a while, I would recommend setting ON the "reduce contrast" for better shadow detail and adding in "Advanced setting HDR+" options, 1.2 in highlights saturation.
Just test it.
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I updated my post with a fix to record in 4K and Hevc. Enjoy :good: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79197769&postcount=6
Thank you for your settings tip
Smiss said:
I updated my post with a fix to record in 4K and Hevc. Enjoy :good: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79197769&postcount=6
Thank you for your settings tip
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could you update us here, if you were to upgrade your gcam version? Yours was the only one that worked on my phone, i would like to follow your progress
abcss54 said:
could you update us here, if you were to upgrade your gcam version? Yours was the only one that worked on my phone, i would like to follow your progress
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The guy that has done the app closed his Devloper Website. I dont think there comes a update.. but maybe. Iam looking to find always new ones, when i got one working i will post it here again
Added a new download link on page one
SERIOUSLY ,
A full functional Gcam for Exynos devices "With out root or unlocking bootloader & also without config files" ( Tested on Exynos 9609 /// Motorola Moto One Action )
Requires Camera2API ( FULL enabled )
Lens blur ( Takes processing time wait for a while after taking shot ) : Works
night sight : Works
camera & 8x zoom : Works
portrait : works
slow motion @120FPS : works
video ( UHD 4K ) : works
selfie cam : works
Link will be uploaded with in 5-7 Days
Download here
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.7.190716.1800.apk
I have used without
1.Root
2.Unlocking bootloader
3.Configurations
------------SETTINGS REQUIRED
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TwQx92Y7eNBVdsNlYsR_tkTFG0b5Ian8/view?usp=drivesdk
After you apply all these settings you will find shot captured in Portrait mode is better and has less noise than normal camera
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*Please I need "Thanks"
Thanks!! The back camera settings worked perfectly for me. Capture speed is waaaay faster than ZGCam, for example. With indoor pictures, noise reduction is also working very well.
Front camera, otherwise, doesn't have the same quality. In the regular shot function, the colors are kind of washed out, and in portrait mode the picture ends up too bright. I'll see if I messed up some settings.
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Thanks!! The back camera settings worked perfectly for me. Capture speed is waaaay faster than ZGCam, for example. With indoor pictures, noise reduction is also working very well.
Front camera, otherwise, doesn't have the same quality. In the regular shot function, the colors are kind of washed out, and in portrait mode the picture ends up too bright. I'll see if I messed up some settings.
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Hit thanks button ???
yea we can barely see what settings your clicking
go to developer options > show taps
FullofAwe said:
yea we can barely see what settings your clicking
go to developer options > show taps
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I don't have that much time to do all those ,,,,
I searched every and every and every and every website for this apk and finally got it i spent around 9-10Gb for testing numerous Gcam apks ,,,,,,
And the apk is infront of you and REQUIRED settings is also available in link ,,,,
And i do hope that you are not that much lazy to even see CAREFULLY and apply the settings ,,,,,,,,,,,,,
jerusa said:
I don't have that much time to do all those ,,,,
I searched every and every and every and every website for this apk and finally got it i spent around 9-10Gb for testing numerous Gcam apks ,,,,,,
And the apk is infront of you and REQUIRED settings is also available in link ,,,,
And i do hope that you are not that much lazy to even see CAREFULLY and apply the settings ,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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na... it's just that its pretty much impossible to do this just on one device.... thanks for the apk btw...
did you know that gcam has a machanism for saving and loading config files?
also it's not that I'm to lazy to see them, it's just almosy impossible to see them.
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jerusa said:
I don't have that much time to do all those ,,,,
I searched every and every and every and every website for this apk and finally got it i spent around 9-10Gb for testing numerous Gcam apks ,,,,,,
And the apk is infront of you and REQUIRED settings is also available in link ,,,,
And i do hope that you are not that much lazy to even see CAREFULLY and apply the settings ,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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it's not hard
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na... it's just that its pretty much impossible to do this just on one device.... thanks for the apk btw...
did you know that gcam has a machanism for saving and loading config files?
also it's not that I'm to lazy to see them, it's just almosy impossible to see them.
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it's not hard
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Wohh do you have a YouTube channel? @pdrorr also know required settings for apk ask him i am busy bye
I will upload another apk and its required settings for Exynos shortly in Motorola Moto One Action forums and you can wait for it bye have a nice day
pdrorr said:
Thanks!! The back camera settings worked perfectly for me. Capture speed is waaaay faster than ZGCam, for example. With indoor pictures, noise reduction is also working very well.
Front camera, otherwise, doesn't have the same quality. In the regular shot function, the colors are kind of washed out, and in portrait mode the picture ends up too bright. I'll see if I messed up some settings.
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share the apk and link with others
I can't seem to find how to enable CameraAPI without root or BL. Help a guy out?
Also, just got this phone, and thank you for this. Can't wait to try it out! ??
Hello,
It seems like I have problem. Pictures takes a while to saves them.
motolio said:
I can't seem to find how to enable CameraAPI without root or BL. Help a guy out?
Also, just got this phone, and thank you for this. Can't wait to try it out!
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camera2api is full by default no need to root or BL, just install and set required settings
SyncMaster said:
Hello,
It seems like I have problem. Pictures takes a while to saves them.
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:good:re-check your required settings in gcam ,
:good:do a clear data of gcam ,
:good:you might have XML files of your old gcam ,
:good:reboot your phone
in my case it takes extremely good pictures and works flawlessly,
the lens blur or portrait mode will take some time to save but all other functions are instant.
the below photo was taken be me :laugh:
Can you update the link it's not working anymore,
Thanks
tzvblsm said:
Can you update the link it's not working anymore,
Thanks
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No it's working perfectly