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Google Camera Port

https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-updated-zero-shutter-lag-xiaomi/
Lets use this thread to discuss using the camera port or any other camera apps to improve the camera experience.

Ya once we get them in our hands... Not till next week for me looks like
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Looking forward to this. Interesting results when testing on G6, hopeful for similar results on PH-1
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hikewithmike said:
Looking forward to this. Interesting results when testing on G6, hopeful for similar results on PH-1
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A review yesterday posted that they used the Google camera and results were much better. Question is if both cameras are being used

Here is a link To the one from the XDA Article just to make things easier.
And This is the latest version on the Russian thread that I saw.

IM0001 said:
Here is a link To the one from the XDA Article just to make things easier.
And This is the latest version on the Russian thread that I saw.
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Thanks. Another thread pointed to a v2.2 at this link . Not sure what changes there. Will continue to play with this.

What is the difference in the versions? Will things like auto HDR work?

I don't know the change, you'd have to reference the Russian forum and even with Google translate I haven't quite tracked the dialog. aHDR is working fine, based off another XDA thread the slow-motion camera isn't working.

Hey guys, sorry to give you a screenshot of the picture comparison but I'm a bit lazy today and forgot to turn off the geo-location tags. Hopefully i get some more shots in later this weekend and post back later.
I'm using the v1.4 the original GCAM app from the XDA article. I can't say that I trust the v2.2 from the Russian site at the moment so sorry again. If it gets updated and the XDA article says it was updated I'll be more willing to try the v2.2 app.
What you see is the Essential app on the left versus the GCAM app on the right. I prefer what I've seen from the Essential app but in actual usage the GCAM works much faster and believe it or not feels more stable. As you can see there is definitely a difference in picture quality especially around the glass and text. Mind you I'm coming from a Pixel XL so that is my frame of reference as far as what I should be expecting from both apps. From looking at the picture versus what my eye is seeing the GCAM is more true to my eye, however I find the light/dark balance more pleasing on the Essential app. Personally I really hope Essential gets it together because from what I've read the GCAM software doesn't make use of the monochromatic lens and I think that if someone can combine the best function of both apps we as the users would be the real winners.
If I can get more shots without the metadata in it I'll be sure to post them up. Otherwise I'm subscribed to this thread so I can keep up with the latest updates for the GCAM app.

I cannot get this to install for some reason. The when screen is unresponsive when I try tapping the install button.
Edit: toggling unknown sources again seemed to do the trick

Just messing around with my Essential camera between GCam 1.4 (aHDR first) and EP (HDR second)... You can clearly see the difference in low light...
Neither are great but GCam turned out better.
The next 2 are from my OnePlus 5...GCam 1.4 (aHDR third) and then OPO (aHDR last)

Man OPO looks worse (and even GCam is somehow worse on it as well...) also it looks like OPO goes to the pink side with Gcam but not its stock cam. The EP Cam just look bad all around lol.

MrEous said:
Just messing around with my Essential camera between GCam 1.4 (aHDR first) and EP (HDR second)... You can clearly see the difference in low light...
Neither are great but GCam turned out better.
The next 2 are from my OnePlus 5...GCam 1.4 (aHDR third) and then OPO (aHDR last)
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So would you say that the Essential Phone w/Google Camera is better than the OnePlus 5 with either cam?

&roid said:
So would you say that the Essential Phone w/Google Camera is better than the OnePlus 5 with either cam?
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Honestly I don't think Essential is better. :-/
I think I'm going to return mine.

The download links are unable to locate mirrors so I cannot try either version of the camera app listed in this thread. Am I missing something or were these files already taken down?

Got mine 2 days ago and installed the 2.2 Gcam. Personally I don't notice too much difference but then again I'm a colorblind old man. Just had this happen when I opened the Essential Cam and a reboot fixed it. I haven't been able to reproduce it yet.

I tried the 4.4v with zero shutter lag that B-S-G had posted on another forum here. So far it seems to be working quite well, it's nice to have the google interface again and it seems to take better photos, though I'm terrible at photos in general so it's hard for me to tell.

njgill05 said:
I tried the 4.4v with zero shutter lag that B-S-G had posted on another forum here. So far it seems to be working quite well, it's nice to have the google interface again and it seems to take better photos, though I'm terrible at photos in general so it's hard for me to tell.
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4.4v? Did you mean 2.2 or is a there a 4.4 out there somewhere?

BigJermZ said:
4.4v? Did you mean 2.2 or is a there a 4.4 out there somewhere?
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I used the version here https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-updated-zero-shutter-lag-xiaomi/
I think it says it's v.4.4 but I'm not sure.

njgill05 said:
I used the version here https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-updated-zero-shutter-lag-xiaomi/
I think it says it's v.4.4 but I'm not sure.
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The name is a misleading, the variant linked in the article is 1.4. "4.4" I believe refers to the Google versioning of the app, not the port versioning.

[Q] Trying to understand the camera issue with ROMs

Noob to this.
So I let me try to understand this:
When I flash a ROM, for some reason, everything pretty much works as intended aside from the CAMERA?
Something about camera blobs?
Why isn't the camera being copied from the stock (official / factory) ROM?
Thanks!

benyben123 said:
Noob to this.
So I let me try to understand this:
Thanks!
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Maybe you can help us understand more by giving us more information like:what's the error with camera? which rom?

Mr.Ak said:
Maybe you can help us understand more by giving us more information like:what's the error with camera? which rom?
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Thanks!
I am running official LineageOS.
First, camera will force-close if I use HDR.
Second, the quality seems to be pretty lacking compared to what I remembered from the old days of using the 1 (see here also: http://bit.ly/2AhBe5T)
Third, as I try to read and learn, I came across this "camera blobs" thingy/issue. What is that? Is this because the OEM won't release camera source code? So devs have to build their own (which is not as good)? Or am I way off?
Thanks again!

yeah you're right they're usually closed source but the opos one is made by cm so linage is using the exact same. The color os blobs is what the Chinese version used which is far more superior also sultan has a modified oxygen os one. My personal favourite is the color os one by miles because the front camera on snapchat isnt soft/smudged looking. I cant use Anything with the linageos/cm blobs/hal, its such a downfall for me personally.

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yeah you're right they're usually closed source but the opos one is made by cm so linage is using the exact same. The color os blobs is what the Chinese version used which is far more superior also sultan has a modified oxygen os one. My personal favourite is the color os one by miles because the front camera on snapchat isnt soft/smudged looking. I cant use Anything with the linageos/cm blobs/hal, its such a downfall for me personally.
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Maybe you're so obsessed with snapchut 'cause you don't take drugs.

idonttakedrugs said:
yeah you're right they're usually closed source but the opos one is made by cm so linage is using the exact same. The color os blobs is what the Chinese version used which is far more superior also sultan has a modified oxygen os one. My personal favourite is the color os one by miles because the front camera on snapchat isnt soft/smudged looking. I cant use Anything with the linageos/cm blobs/hal, its such a downfall for me personally.
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Thanks for this!
Good explenation.
Let me ask: is it not possible to get the official OxygenOS camera on my LineageOS 14.1 ROM?
PS - why do the OEM not allow this? Why do they close the source code? To keep their intellectual property since they developed it)?
Also pinging the helpful @Mr.Ak

benyben123 said:
Thanks!
I am running official LineageOS.
First, camera will force-close if I use HDR.
Second, the quality seems to be pretty lacking compared to what I remembered from the old days of using the 1 (see here also: http://bit.ly/2AhBe5T)
Third, as I try to read and learn, I came across this "camera blobs" thingy/issue. What is that? Is this because the OEM won't release camera source code? So devs have to build their own (which is not as good)? Or am I way off?
Thanks again!
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benyben123 said:
Thanks for this!
Good explenation.
Let me ask: is it not possible to get the official OxygenOS camera on my LineageOS 14.1 ROM?
PS - why do the OEM not allow this? Why do they close the source code? To keep their intellectual property since they developed it)?
Also pinging the helpful @Mr.Ak
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They can't release it due to copy rights i think? I'm not sure, and theres 3 oxygen os drivers. The first one which was open sourced (the one sultan uses), the 2nd which is pretty much ignored and the 3rd from the oneplus X port (nearly everyone prefers this one).
I dont like the port one due to lack of 4k in recording, the laggy view frame and i cant notice any quality difference between that and the color os one.
And for your question, there is a way after flashing things but personally i wouldnt do it due to linage not being coded for it.
My honest and best solution is to flash AEX sultanized : https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195923064
It's a very well built rom, fluid and everything works great and was my daily rom until i switched phones. Its very well rounded, not exactly the best at EVERYTHING, but its the best well rounded rom.
But if you want color os then go with ommi but i dont rate that rom personally, quite sluggish and plain, doesnt offer much except from the camera.
And if you wanna try the oxygen driver from the opx port then XOS unofficial will be your best bet, ill give it to them that rom has by far the best battery by miles BUT the performance is a major hit.
I'd suggest sultans rom too but AEX is more fluid and offers much more features (if you're into it, i wasnt but i did find some useful stuff)

idonttakedrugs said:
It's a very well built rom, fluid and everything works great and was my daily rom until i switched phones.
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Ayy,which device you bought?

Mr.Ak said:
Ayy,which device you bought?
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3t was gonna get the LG G6 but the man in the shop talked me into the oneplus. No regrets ! I didnt realise how much of an upgrade it was, i thought the opo was fast and smooth!

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3t was gonna get the LG G6 but the man in the shop talked me into the oneplus. No regrets ! I didnt realise how much of an upgrade it was, i thought the opo was fast and smooth!
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I'm thinking about 3T too.Good choice!
Btw,it would've been better if you would've bought the device from site like eBay ,rather than buying it from shop,due to discounts.

Mr.Ak said:
I'm thinking about 3T too.Good choice!
Btw,it would've been better if you would've bought the device from site like eBay ,rather than buying it from shop,due to discounts.
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price was VERY similar +i get 12 months proper warranty + i get to examine the phone before buying, burn in was a big concern for me so this was a huge benefit.
And honestly its such an upgrade in every single aspect except from the speaker (single)
Youtube videos dont do it justice, its unbelievably good

Which Custom ROM is the most "naked Google ROM"?

Hi, as several CROMs are available -is any version well known to be (nearly) a clean Google-Version, so that it appears like a Pixel?

HI! the closest rom to google is Lineage OS 16 based on android pie (9.0).

Groby said:
Hi, as several CROMs are available -is any version well known to be (nearly) a clean Google-Version, so that it appears like a Pixel?
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Slim ROMs. It's basically aosp
Couple it with stock or full gapps and it's pretty close to pixel

miffymiffy said:
Slim ROMs. It's basically aosp
Couple it with stock or full gapps and it's pretty close to pixel
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Can you tell how is camera performance?
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thomasck said:
Can you tell how is camera performance?
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Use this
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2e.apk
And this in magisk
https://forum.xda-developers.com/u11/themes/magisk-module-adding-slow-motin-240-fps-t3839080
I find the results comparable
Tbh, with the recent updates to los, I'd probably go with that over slim. But slim is just that, a slimmed down version of Android

miffymiffy said:
Use this
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2e.apk
And this in magisk
https://forum.xda-developers.com/u11/themes/magisk-module-adding-slow-motin-240-fps-t3839080
I find the results comparable
Tbh, with the recent updates to los, I'd probably go with that over slim. But slim is just that, a slimmed down version of Android
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Are you actually able to get that camera app to save the slowmo videos? I can't seem to get it to actually save. It seems to be taking the video then when pressing stop it crashes and there's no video there. It does work with a 5.3 version of Google camera.
I've tried playing with some setting in the new 6.1 camera to get it to save with no luck, what setting are you using to have the slowmo videos to save?
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Jbb3393 said:
Are you actually able to get that camera app to save the slowmo videos? I can't seem to get it to actually save. It seems to be taking the video then when pressing stop it crashes and there's no video there. It does work with a 5.3 version of Google camera.
I've tried playing with some setting in the new 6.1 camera to get it to save with no luck, what setting are you using to have the slowmo videos to save?
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Yeah, it works for me. I really didn't touch anything. Installed the two, rebooted and it works fine. If you are having issues, change it to 1/4 and see if it helps

miffymiffy said:
Yeah, it works for me. I really didn't touch anything. Installed the two, rebooted and it works fine. If you are having issues, change it to 1/4 and see if it helps
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Thanks for for responding, are you running Android 9? I am not so that could be the issue. I tried changing most things with no luck. [emoji53] Guess I'll stick with older Google camera and htc slowmo which I find mostly better
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Jbb3393 said:
Thanks for for responding, are you running Android 9? I am not so that could be the issue. I tried changing most things with no luck. [emoji53] Guess I'll stick with older Google camera and htc slowmo which I find mostly better
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Yeah mate, I'm running pie.

miffymiffy said:
Yeah mate, I'm running pie.
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Ok, not that it matters to you too much but apparently they were being saved but my htc gallery and Google photos app wasn't showing them for some reason but memorial gallery does immediately.

Jbb3393 said:
Ok, not that it matters to you too much but apparently they were being saved but my htc gallery and Google photos app wasn't showing them for some reason but memorial gallery does immediately.
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In bsg mod settings, there is "enable g.photos". I have that checked and don't have issues. Not sure if related...

As of February 25th, Lineage 16 Pie.
Basic, with just enough customisations.

What is the consensus between Slim and LineageOS?
Looking at moving to one of these, growing bored of stock Sense.

Zico 10 said:
What is the consensus between Slim and LineageOS?
Looking at moving to one of these, growing bored of stock Sense.
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Personally using RR. It's los but with more added in.
Slim is just that, a slimmed down version. If you don't need a whole lot and just add apps, go for that. If you like to change buttons and stuff, go los, if you want fonts and extras go RR. They each add a little onto the next.
There is obviously a lot more involved, but you get my point

LineageOS (my ROM so i'm biased):
- The only ROM driving forward development at the moment
- Has extra customisations, but definitely not as much as RR
- Is what other ROMs are usually based on
Resurrection Remix:
- device tree probably almost identical to LineageOS. Kernel is practically the same too.
- On the ROM level, it has extra layers of customisability over LineageOS
Slim:
- Very cut down as the name suggests, less "Google" and more AOSP-like right now

Just installed LineageOS and still in the middle of setting everything up, but my review do far is "wow".
I feel like I'm using a Pixel.

What is the best camera app for LineageOS on this phone?

I recently switched to this neat Xperia phone and I instantly gave it lineageos, in order to give it some life and make it faster. But ive felt it's hard to get nice pictures with the camera, although I thought the camera on this phone is really good. The past pictures proved that. Can someone tell me what the best camera app for this phone is? It'd be VERY appreciated.

nukicius said:
I recently switched to this neat Xperia phone and I instantly gave it lineageos, in order to give it some life and make it faster. But ive felt it's hard to get nice pictures with the camera, although I thought the camera on this phone is really good. The past pictures proved that. Can someone tell me what the best camera app for this phone is? It'd be VERY appreciated.
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What version of Lineage OS are you using? 18.1, 19.1, 20 etc.

ethical_haquer said:
What version of Lineage OS are you using? 18.1, 19.1, 20 etc.
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I'm using 19.1, as it's the currently most updated version for the phone that doesn't need treble.

nukicius said:
I'm using 19.1, as it's the currently most updated version for the phone that doesn't need treble.
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OK, well what camera app are you using right now, the stock Lineage OS one?

ethical_haquer said:
OK, well what camera app are you using right now, the stock Lineage OS one?
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Nope, right now I'm using a modded gcam that I found on this forum. It doesn't feel like it's using the cameras potential very much though and feels weird to use.

nukicius said:
Nope, right now I'm using a modded gcam that I found on this forum. It doesn't feel like it's using the cameras potential very much though and feels weird to use.
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First off, try Open Camera (from Aurora Store or F-Droid). It works nearly as well as the new Lineage OS 20 camera app, Aperature.

ethical_haquer said:
First off, try Open Camera (from Aurora Store or F-Droid). It works nearly as well as the new Lineage OS 20 camera app, Aperature.
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Oh I've tried open camera too, its good I'd say but I do have some issues with it. Mainly with the sometimes grainy pictures in dark places, and how pictures in 16:9 get saved in a different position than where I was pointing at. Is it really the best camera app to get?

nukicius said:
Oh I've tried open camera too, its good I'd say but I do have some issues with it. Mainly with the sometimes grainy pictures in dark places, and how pictures in 16:9 get saved in a different position than where I was pointing at. Is it really the best camera app to get?
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Pretty much, unless you have Lineage OS 20, then the best bet is Aperature.

ethical_haquer said:
Pretty much, unless you have Lineage OS 20, then the best bet is Aperature.
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Thanks!

Question Lineage OS 20 makes Pixel 7 Pro a much better phone(especially with Nikgapps, core, or basic)

Anyone agree? Performance is better than the stock. And gaming is overall better too. It's basically as if you're having a Pixel 8 DEVICE in the palm of your hand when it's just Pixel 7. I bet if Pixel 8 came out it'd be using lineage os 20 performance and stability. Anyone agree with that too?

One of the biggest set backs are the camera with custom OS
Afaik the camera doesn't perform the same.

it does on pixel phones, its just placebo

Have you tried crDroid? I'm still on November build stock rooted . Debating between that and lineage once I update, curious how they compare

jake.99x3 said:
Have you tried crDroid? I'm still on November build stock rooted . Debating between that and lineage once I update, curious how they compare
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ricedroid is better imo
edit: its called risingos now

UltimateGamer83 said:
Anyone agree? Performance is better than the stock. And gaming is overall better too. It's basically as if you're having a Pixel 8 DEVICE in the palm of your hand when it's just Pixel 7. I bet if Pixel 8 came out it'd be using lineage os 20 performance and stability. Anyone agree with that too?
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with the nikgapps, can we use gcam ?
i would like to install lineage but i want absolutelly gcam

afro972 said:
with the nikgapps, can we use gcam ?
i would like to install lineage but i want absolutelly gcam
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it's not included in any package of nikgapps but you can download gcam directly from playstore or telegram (modded version)

Siafall said:
it's not included in any package of nikgapps but you can download gcam directly from playstore or telegram (modded version)
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ok thanks, its a good news !!!, what about battery life ?

afro972 said:
ok thanks, its a good news !!!, what about battery life ?
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I saw that a lot of people said that battery life on lineage os was pretty good, didn't tried myself (still on stock but hesitate between risingos and lineageos)

Siafall said:
I saw that a lot of people said that battery life on lineage os was pretty good, didn't tried myself (still on stock but hesitate between risingos and lineageos)
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ok thank you, i think i will try this week and give a feedback

UltimateGamer83 said:
Anyone agree? Performance is better than the stock. And gaming is overall better too. It's basically as if you're having a Pixel 8 DEVICE in the palm of your hand when it's just Pixel 7. I bet if Pixel 8 came out it'd be using lineage os 20 performance and stability. Anyone agree with that too?
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Do you even have pixel features like the music search or lens/select text and images in recents?

iRhyiku said:
Do you even have pixel features like the music search or lens/select text and images in recents?
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You don't have music search or others features uniques to pixel on LineageOS but you can have them with a module on magisk if I'm not wrong

Lineage OS is great. Battery life is amazing. Performance is solid. And weekly updates via built in updater works fantastic. It's a clean OS ... Doesn't have all the bells and whistles but you can add some via magisk mods ... Overall, if you like a clean AOSP look and feel, you should run this. I've used Lineage since it was first introduced to the Pixel 7 Pro as an alpha then beta and then official .. take it from someone who's used it a lot . There is no ROM like it.

What about the call screening feature on Stock? This is the primary reason I will probably stay with Pixel indefinitely! Better than sliced bread! In fact as much as I hate curved screens (the 7 Pro's is not as bad as some) I will tolerate the curve just to have the phone calls from scammers/spammers, and morons eliminated completely!

jaseman said:
What about the call screening feature on Stock? This is the primary reason I will probably stay with Pixel indefinitely! Better than sliced bread! In fact as much as I hate curved screens (the 7 Pro's is not as bad as some) I will tolerate the curve just to have the phone calls from scammers/spammers, and morons eliminated completely!
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Call screening works if you install Google Phone app. Works flawlessly.

Pixel86 said:
Call screening works if you install Google Phone app. Works flawlessly.
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So then the app somehow knows it's being run on a Pixel? Maybe it "sees" the Tensor chip? I wonder because why doesn't it work when you install the app on a non-Pixel phone?

Have a question for the op or anyone running lineage OS 20 does this rom work well with Galaxy, or Samsung watches? I mean do they play nice together?

Guys help
installed LOS 20 with full nikgapps, and missed one option - weather under the clock on pixel launcher (there was one option in settings to switch it on on stock rom but missing on LOS rom somewhere in android intelligence settings or something that).
Any suggestions?

foamerman said:
Have a question for the op or anyone running lineage OS 20 does this rom work well with Galaxy, or Samsung watches? I mean do they play nice together?
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I use a Samsung watch and it works in tandem perfectly

i42o said:
I use a Samsung watch and it works in tandem perfectly
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Thank you. It's been a long time. I've been on stock for a long time thought I would pull the trigger. But now I'm having trouble with Platform Tools. Hey I do have a question I know this is off topic but what version of platform tools do I need to use?