Camera Auto-Zoom? - HTC U12+ Questions & Answers

Does anyone on their U12 have the ability to use the video recording Auto-Zoom feature? This seems to be nonexistent on my device. I know it only works when recording video or doing slo-motion. I checked their help page and watched YouTube videos. The way it shows how to do it is extremely strait forward, it just doesn't exist on my phone. Perhaps this is an upcoming feature?
Correct software number: 1.15.617.4
Here is a video example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXagb5IOu9Q&frags=pl,wn
Im not referring to the Sonic Zoom, but the automatic zooming feature.
Here is the HTC how-to link: https://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-u12-plus/howto/zooming.html

Defective Dave said:
Does anyone on their U12 have the ability to use the video recording Auto-Zoom feature? This seems to be nonexistent on my device. I know it only works when recording video or doing slo-motion. I checked their help page and watched YouTube videos. The way it shows how to do it is extremely strait forward, it just doesn't exist on my phone. Perhaps this is an upcoming feature?
Correct software number: 1.15.617.4
Here is a video example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXagb5IOu9Q&frags=pl,wn
Im not referring to the Sonic Zoom, but the automatic zooming feature.
Here is the HTC how-to link: https://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-u12-plus/howto/zooming.html
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In my HTC U12 +, the "Automatic zoom" quoted in the manual is not displayed when you hold your finger on the gray dot.
Zoom works only in such a way that it moves smoothly in a situation when I press this gray dot and slightly move my finger up or down, nonstop holding my finger on this dot. When you release the pressure with your finger on the gray dot - the travel stops.
Firmware: 1.15.401.4
regards
q.

Does not work in my device either. EU unlocked version.
Edit:
Should be available with the first OTA Update:
@mdxdave @HTC_de Kommt mit dem ersten OTA
Und zwar exakt #whenitsdone ?
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https://twitter.com/fabnapp/status/1013055087709773825

Thank you both for the responses. The HTC agent didn't know who I spoke with. Appreciate the time.

Is the problem definitely getting fixed with the next OTA? I have been in contact with HTC UK customer support and they are not aware of this issue with the auto zoom and want me to send in my phone. I'll be without a phone for at least 2 weeks if I do so not sure if I should wait for the OTA? - Do we have a date for it yet?
Cheers
Kip_64

kip_64 said:
Is the problem definitely getting fixed with the next OTA? I have been in contact with HTC UK customer support and they are not aware of this issue with the auto zoom and want me to send in my phone. I'll be without a phone for at least 2 weeks if I do so not sure if I should wait for the OTA? - Do we have a date for it yet?
Cheers
Kip_64
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Autozoom will arrive with the 1.21.XXX updates. As you might see in the Twitter link I posted in my OTA thread regarding the 1.21.709.6 OTA currently rolling out.
Edit with some evidence https://twitter.com/ChengmingAlpert/status/1016631336986169344?s=19
Sent from my HTC U12+ using XDA Labs

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Call Recorder on Nexus S?

Hi all,
First thing, please don't debate about the legalities in your states and countries of phone call recorders. I understand they are different everywhere.
Has anyone used a voice call recorder successfully on Nexus S? If so, please share!
Thanks.
Would like to see an app that does this.
glasslung said:
Would like to see an app that does this.
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Me too. Can someone test:
http://www.killermobile.com/applications/android/total-recall-android-|-call-recorder.html
http://www.androidzoom.com/uk/android_applications/media_and_video/sound-recorder_itno.html (Works well. Sound quality is good. You're gonna need an app that can browse your sd card to access your recordings as there is no a playback button)
Please tell as about the quality of recording of both sides and whether there are any time limits or not.
Cheers
qwerty1q said:
http://www.androidzoom.com/uk/android_applications/media_and_video/sound-recorder_itno.html (Works well. Sound quality is good. You're gonna need an app that can browse your sd card to access your recordings as there is no a playback button)
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Heh, I was just reading this thinking "Hmm sounds interesting", clicked link and realised it was my app!
Sorry about the lack of playback button btw - I'll get around to it one day.
SaHiLzZ said:
Hi all,
First thing, please don't debate about the legalities in your states and countries of phone call recorders. I understand they are different everywhere.
Has anyone used a voice call recorder successfully on Nexus S? If so, please share!
Thanks.
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I had try a lot of programs to record calls, but none have worked....
Somebody have one who works?
It's only works for non calls record
Someone knows one program who works to record calls with nexus s?
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
just to awake this topic .. even i havent found an app to record calls on nexus s .. its surprising how easily u can do it on symbian nokia phones .. dated to even 10 years old ..
ne1 knows how to record calls ???
With the current set of hardware which is shipping on Nexus S, I don't think (2-way) call recording can be achieved. There was an elaborate thread on the same here on XDA but
I am unable to find it (amongst so many of them). Shall re-post if I find it.
so many custom kernals n roms but sumhw no call recording yet ??? .. y is it so ???
I've asked that question before with no replies. The problem is that the OS built is preventing any app from accessing the internal voice while on call.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164677
It's got more to do the Broadcom Chip on the Nexus S - its on similar lines why we can't have a FM Radio (not an internet streaming App, those are plenty) - unlike it's very close siblings such as the Galaxy S which does boast of a FM Radio & possible 2-way call recording capabilities (I don't follow other phones, too smitten by the Nexus S)
I am interested in this feature
I have been looking for this feature for nearly 1 year, till now I don't see a good solution on Nexus S.
I used HTC diamond 2 before nexus S, and it does perfect incoming/outgoing call recording without the need of speaker on. I don't understand google doesn't allow this API.

[APP]Smart Stay Ex

Hi guys I found this app was up for beta testing here at XDA developed by elnoxvie, its similar to Smart Stay & works on GB ROMs too. I'm posting it here so that if any there are any compatibility problems with our handset it could be ironed out by the developer.
- Go to the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1708012
- Get the latest beta & test it on your R.
- Report on the same thread your observations & problems you faced.
- Beta testers will get a discount.
The app is out of Beta & is available at the Play store. I have done beta testing for the app with my stock GB ROM, it was working fine & Galaxy R has been granted support. But it may not work on some custom ROMs.
Here are links:
1. SmartStay Ex Lite
2. SmartStay Ex Pro
Cheers!
Bro I read you wrote there that it is working for you but it is not for me on NEO ROM 2.1!!
I can only hear Stupid camera clicks and the screen goes off even if i am watching it.
I hope you be the Representative there and Report all the issues faced so that we can get a Nice Working Release !:angel:
maheepmaurya said:
Bro I read you wrote there that it is working for you but it is not for me on NEO ROM 2.1!!
I can only hear Stupid camera clicks and the screen goes off even if i am watching it.
I hope you be the Representative there and Report all the issues faced so that we can get a Nice Working Release !:angel:
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You'll have to report yourself cause he may try to understand your problem & ask you submit logs which only you can do.
So I'll request everyone to post your observations after testing it in the original thread as it'll help the developer in making it fully compatible with our device.
Ehhh !! i installed this app, but how do i know whether this is working or not, i can only hear camera clicks !!
I've installed it for some minutes. I think that you need to restart the phone after installing the app, but, first, enable the boot option inside it.
I suppose that those clicks are real photos been taking by the phone, I also hear it... just a bug. The app is trying to analyze the face and it's searching for the eyes.
If you want to try it, set the display timeout to 15s (in phone's settings), turn on your room's light and put the mobile to a reasonable distance from your face, you'll see that it doesn't switch off the screen, after this, just leave it far from you and, if everything is ok, it should go to sleep in some seconds.
The software need to mature a lot, it consumes tons of CPU time and, eventually, it starts to eat all the ram and CPU, leaving your phone in a semi-freezed mode, I was able to restart it but took some time.
Besides that, it did its function, it kept the display on while I was watching at it, and afterwards it put it to sleep.
Force Close on NeoRom 2.1
sux
Sputnik. said:
Force Close on NeoRom 2.1
sux
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I would request you to submit the logs to the developer so that he could try to understand the problem & rectify if possible.
'cooleagle' said:
I would request you to submit the logs to the developer so that he could try to understand the problem & rectify if possible.
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If you could tell me where I can find the log files I'd upload them..
Thx
Gesendet von meinem GT-I9103 mit Tapatalk
Sputnik. said:
If you could tell me where I can find the log files I'd upload them..
Thx
Gesendet von meinem GT-I9103 mit Tapatalk
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By sending a log you are sending some sensitive information to this app's developer. I think this is how it's done though I'm not 100% sure:
- First download & install the new v1.4 of the app.
- Now start /open the app, after clicking on 'OK' lock your device once by pressing the lock key.
- Now click on 'Send Logs' in the app. It'll ask you to download & install a log collector app so install it & open it.
- Next Tick 'Debug' and go through the process of running the app when you are facing the front Cam with some distance between you & your front Cam so as to let it try to detect your face. Now let it run once when you do not face the front Cam.
- Next Click on Send logs once again then click on OK.
- It'll then allow you to Email the log to this app's developer.
- If the app works then don't send the logs.
Hope this helps. Cheers !
App is out of Beta & it's available for download at the Play store. Check OP for the links & more info.
Cheers !
Thx @ cooleagle
ex lite version works though
it is working
Interesting app, but it fails to recognize in landscape mode. Also uses too much cpu, and phone lags while shooting images.
nRoof said:
Interesting app, but it fails to recognize in landscape mode. Also uses too much cpu, and phone lags while shooting images.
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It does work in landscape mode AFAIR but it's hard to keep your face in the field of view of the front camera in the landscape mode.
Yep you are right about others except the lagging part but that can vary from person to person.
The app is working, however, the shutter sound is very annoying. Just imagine when you fall asleep and suddenly hear that noise.
Adam77Root said:
The app is working, however, the shutter sound is very annoying. Just imagine when you fall asleep and suddenly hear that noise.
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There's an option to turn off the shutter sound but it's a temporary fix as it switches the handset into 'Silent' mode for the duration of the shutter sound which affects others functions of the handset as well.

Did Samsung limited api2 Camera resolution on external app?

I have one paid app installed to take pictures in raw (DNG) : Camera Fv 5. It used to work flawlessly at the same resolution (16mp) than the main camera app. But since my update to Android 6.0.1, the maximum resolution I have is 8mp. Did someone encounter the same problem? I have tried to use the app with stock non rooted rom and custom ones, and it's always the same problem. I am on latest Weta for SM G920F.
Yes I can confirm what you said. But I can't really know if they limited it or if it's the app itself that refuses to be compatible on 6.0
Same with proshot.
Developer said it was a firmware issue.
Same with Manual camera
I'm contacting Samsung about the issue right now, I'll update this post when I get an answer
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
denNorske said:
I'm contacting Samsung about the issue right now, I'll update this post when I get an answer
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
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Good luck.
Hi! I'm the developer of ProShot. On camera startup, the app asks the hardware which resolutions are supported. I'm guessing Samsung accidentally left out the 16MP option, similar to how they left out flash when the S6 first launched (was later patched in Android 5.0.2).
I'm hopeful they will address this issue soon
External camera app without raw support like camera zoom fx don't have this limitation...
Still haven't received a reply, which is weird. Perhaps they actually bother to check into it for once?
Thanks for sharing that, @edee1337
The support has sent me an answer; however since my device is a Norwegian-registered phone, the support couldn't assist me because Norway didn't receive the Marshmallow yet - and therefore this problem didn't apply to me.
May anyone else send a mail or contact support?

NEW CN Rom OTU Ver. 1903.90-0 with Google Framework [20/5/2019]

To install the Google play store simply head to Apkmirror.com or Apkpure.com and download the store from there. After that you can install all your favorite apps from the Google play store it's as simple as that. One final note if you are in China you will need a VPN to be able to use Google services and the play store. Goodluck!
In the future, i will be updating this thread title & date if there is a new update to the CN firmware. Good luck
Rashad83 said:
Just received the update........Rejoice brothers & sisters.
I have installed all Google apps without any issues you don't need to install any Google installer, only Google play then from which you can install all your Google apps . Finally i can fully enjoy this phone.
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Awesome!
RASHAD is the MAN ! Great news my friend !
Made this phone from great to even greater
Thanjs ASUS for listening to us users who were early birds to the CN version
New minor security(month of October) & stability update Ver. 1810.77 (120 mb).
New Update has arrived enabling Aura lighting for calls and app notifications, other updates include network speed and November security patch.
*Cyan strobe light for incoming call.
*Orange strobe for missed calls or app notifications in general(default) but you can customize the color for each app.
By the way if you are wondering yes the led notification and Aura Lighting both work at the same time when you have a notification so if your phone is turned back or is up front you will not miss your notifications.
I love this phone. Thanks ASUS?
Rashad83 said:
New Update has arrived enabling Aura lighting for calls and app notifications, other updates include network speed and November security patch.
*Cyan strobe light for incoming call.
*Orange strobe for missed calls or app notifications.
By the way if you are wondering yes the led notification and Aura Lighting both work at the same time when you have a notification so if your phone is turned back or is up front you will not miss your notifications.
I love this phone. Thanks ASUS
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Is this legit?
no new updates on my phone yet
Cyrax43 said:
Is this legit?
no new updates on my phone yet
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Of course, check the screenshots. It seems it's not available for manual download yet on the website, check maybe after a few hours.
I have already updated and everything looks good.
Rashad83 said:
Of course, check the screenshots. It seems it's not available for manual download yet on the website, check maybe after a few hours.
I have already updated and everything looks good.
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gdamit i'm excited. Im manually checking update every few minutes.
usually ASUS put up the download on their website after 24hrs... but not this time....
mbze430 said:
usually ASUS put up the download on their website after 24hrs... but not this time....
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The Update is available now from the website! ?
Yep downloaded this morning flashed and rooted
New Update version 1811.46-0.
Rashad83 said:
New Update version 1811.46-0.
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does this update includes "volte" or any major options? they haven't update their website with this version yet
eswar539 said:
does this update includes "volte" or any major options? they haven't update their website with this version yet
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I don't see any major changes, just a minor update. Regarding Volte i am not sure because I don't use the feature although i have the option to activate it.
Rashad83 said:
I don't see any major changes, just a minor update. Regarding Volte i am not sure because I don't use the feature although i have the option to activate it.
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yesterday when i was playing pubg suddenly my screen got auto touch issue. that means when i was touching on left side of the screen the person is moving right side to the screen
once i restarted the mobile everything went back to normal. i don't know if its a defective screen or software bug but i was really worried. have you faced any such kind of issues
thanks for your reply.
eswar539 said:
yesterday when i was playing pubg suddenly my screen got auto touch issue. that means when i was touching on left side of the screen the person is moving right side to the screen
once i restarted the mobile everything went back to normal. i don't know if its a defective screen or software bug but i was really worried. have you faced any such kind of issues
thanks for your reply.
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Most likely it's just a software bug, anyway i haven't faced such issues because I don't play resource intensive games like PUBG so I can't tell.
New Update V.1812.68-0!.
New minor update Ver. 1920.80-0.

			
				
Really hating these garbage updates for the accessories. No fixes for any of the crucial problems with the accelerometer, microphone, etc.

Problem WhatsApp video call

Can't see me in WhatsApp video calls, I look very large as if I had a zoom, someone with the same problem?
Yes I have the same problem and I sent back the phone to Realme, I just got the a new one and still have that issue. Please someone help !
if I'm not wrong in thinking, I believe it's down to the fact that WhatsApp records video in 9:16 aspect ratio on all phones as just standard. And then when you are viewing yourself, it's zooming in to fit your image onto a 9:20 screen. However, others should see it in 9:16.
I hope this makes sense and as far as I'm aware it's not a phone problem. It's just trying to fill your image onto the bigger screen but not wanting to stretch.
Best that I can offer is to fill the status bar as black to make the screen theoretically smaller.
I don't think it's any issue on Realme's side but WhatsApp use of needing to work on devices of all screens and sizes, if that makes sense.
- Josh
Same problem here.
Other people can only see a very zoomed part of that what i see myself.
Hope that Realme is gona Fix this soom.
Exactly the same here
+1
Yes but why it happens only in some x50 and not in oders? At first I didn't have this problem and now I have. I didn't update anything WhatsApp neither system.
Sent from my RMX2071 using Tapatalk
This is an Whatsapp issue !! Hope somebody at Whatsapp take an effort to adapt to the new video ratio soon.
On other viedeo chat apps like Duo, Instagram, Wire etc work fine
+1 here
Contacted WhatsApp sending screen shot and logs.
The answer is here:
Hi,
Thanks for your message.
Sorry for the inconvenience. We are aware of the issue and we are working on fixing it in a future update of WhatsApp. Unfortunately, we can't comment on any future release dates at this time.
WhatsApp Support Team
Yeah even I have raised a ticket and they stated that it will be fixed on a future update.
Ddaa24 said:
+1 here
Contacted WhatsApp sending screen shot and logs.
The answer is here:
Hi,
Thanks for your message.
Sorry for the inconvenience. We are aware of the issue and we are working on fixing it in a future update of WhatsApp. Unfortunately, we can't comment on any future release dates at this time.
WhatsApp Support Team
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I also got this response.
same issue
Ramses512 said:
Can't see me in WhatsApp video calls, I look very large as if I had a zoom, someone with the same problem?
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I just found out I have the same problem. Strange enough I see myself good in the mini window inside whatsapp, but the other person sees only the lower right quarter of the image, like it was zoomed in.
the workaround solution is you have to temporary downgrade your whatsapp version to the older version, i cannot remember which version, but i fix my video call issue.
the only problem of the version is the group call has limited to 4 instead of more.
hope it help.
X50 pro whatsapp issues
SY0901 said:
the workaround solution is you have to temporary downgrade your whatsapp version to the older version, i cannot remember which version, but i fix my video call issue.
the only problem of the version is the group call has limited to 4 instead of more.
hope it help.
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Ok thanks, i will check that, in the meantime I'm using Google duo which works fine
SY0901 said:
the workaround solution is you have to temporary downgrade your whatsapp version to the older version, i cannot remember which version, but i fix my video call issue.
the only problem of the version is the group call has limited to 4 instead of more.
hope it help.
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When you find the version number. Can you post it here as I prefer WhatsApp video calls compared to other services. Currently am using Instagram and it's annoying.
Xybertecnic said:
Ok thanks, i will check that, in the meantime I'm using Google duo which works fine
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Yep, I prefer Google Duo too. Works fine, and Viber as well. WhatsApp just sucks.
Patch for this issue in the latest rom release. (RMX_2075_11_A.30)
tino1601 said:
Patch for this issue in the latest release of rom. (RMX_2075_11_A.30)
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Yep, it's working fine now.

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