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Hi Guys,
Which is the best and stable camera app to be used for portrait mode in the S7? And can it be used with the front camera? I tried many but they all crash every now and then.
Thanks
You can use selective focus mode on stock camera app. It produces portrait-like photos (back camera only) but the downside to me is the size. The image will be about 20MB in size but if you edit it again using any photo editor app it will decrease. IMO the stock selective focus mode is better and faster than lens blur on Google Camera.
maxbeat93 said:
You can use selective focus mode on stock camera app. It produces portrait-like photos (back camera only) but the downside to me is the size. The image will be about 20MB in size but if you edit it again using any photo editor app it will decrease. IMO the stock selective focus mode is better and faster than lens blur on Google Camera.
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Yes it is good but like 90% of the times it will say that subject not detected. And the size for me is normal like 4-5mb per photo. Any other modded/ported camera app for the S7 for this purpose? And can it be used with the front camera?
You can check the @miniuser123 version of the Gcam app. I think it's the best (far away) portrait mode for us.
Better than our cam but still don't work the face cam.
If you wanna try, here's the link:
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75118407&postcount=252
ReDemonBR said:
You can check the @miniuser123 version of the Gcam app. I think it's the best (far away) portrait mode for us.
Better than our cam but still don't work the face cam.
If you wanna try, here's the link:
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75118407&postcount=252
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Thanks. This is what I have selected-
Model: Nexus 6 Shamu Moto
Portrait mode on all models: on
camera.af.debug.show: where is this setting?
camera.faceboxes: where is this setting?
The app crashes if I select the first icon in the app.
billubakra said:
Thanks. This is what I have selected-
Model: Nexus 6 Shamu Moto
Portrait mode on all models: on
camera.af.debug.show: where is this setting?
camera.faceboxes: where is this setting?
The app crashes if I select the first icon in the app.
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Set somethings:
- Don't change the HDR parameters. Set it to default.
- Unmark the "Use Nexus6 HDRPlus Auto"
- Mark "Compress RAW (*.DNG)
- Mark "Portrait Mode in all models"
- Unmark "Smartburst Enable"
The "camera.af.debug.show" and the "camera.faceboxes" are in Settings>Developer Settings. But these are optional.
Hope I helped
*EDIT - check and follow the thread (here in XDA) about HDR+ for S7. The better place for try new cam apps and discuss about that
ReDemonBR said:
Set somethings:
- Don't change the HDR parameters. Set it to default.
- Unmark the "Use Nexus6 HDRPlus Auto"
- Mark "Compress RAW (*.DNG)
- Mark "Portrait Mode in all models"
- Unmark "Smartburst Enable"
The "camera.af.debug.show" and the "camera.faceboxes" are in Settings>Developer Settings. But these are optional.
Hope I helped
*EDIT - check and follow the thread (here in XDA) about HDR+ for S7. The better place for try new cam apps and discuss about that
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Thanks. Still not able to take quality photos. Can you please share the link of that thread?
billubakra said:
Thanks. Still not able to take quality photos. Can you please share the link of that thread?
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Using the app that I told you, the quality of portrait pics is amazing!
Unfortunately the HDR+ is not good at all, but some versions you can get more of this feature.
Here's the thread:
forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3687312
My phone feels warmer while using that version of Google Camera. Anyone facing same issue?
maxbeat93 said:
My phone feels warmer while using that version of Google Camera. Anyone facing same issue?
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This is a problem with the image processing (the heating and the battery drain). Some people says the cause is the app use all cores for processing the image (HDR+ and portrait)
Anyway, there's a new version with front camera working with portrait.
(Don't know the author, sorry for credits)
drive.google.com/file/d/1vRcLKVq8qbTL1KbMajPCEROMmnnod1va/view
ReDemonBR said:
This is a problem with the image processing (the heating and the battery drain). Some people says the cause is the app use all cores for processing the image (HDR+ and portrait)
Anyway, there's a new version with front camera working with portrait.
(Don't know the author, sorry for credits)
drive.google.com/file/d/1vRcLKVq8qbTL1KbMajPCEROMmnnod1va/view
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Thanks!! The settings is a bit different but I only changed the model to Nexus 6 and everything is ok. It's still crashed when I switch back to rear camera from front cam while in portrait mode. But portrait mode is still only available on the rear camera, right? Because it's not working on front cam.
Oh right, actually the heating was only a couple times after installing. Now it doesn't heat anymore.
maxbeat93 said:
Thanks!! The settings is a bit different but I only changed the model to Nexus 6 and everything is ok. It's still crashed when I switch back to rear camera from front cam while in portrait mode. But portrait mode is still only available on the rear camera, right? Because it's not working on front cam.
Oh right, actually the heating was only a couple times after installing. Now it doesn't heat anymore.
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Oh, no. This version that I sent works the rear and front camera in portrait mode. Using without the portrait the front camera is terrible.
And even at portrait, the front camera has a bug with high exposure changing the color to something like pink exposure.
I attached my settings. Remember to close and reopen the app totally for apply.
ReDemonBR said:
Oh, no. This version that I sent works the rear and front camera in portrait mode. Using without the portrait the front camera is terrible.
And even at portrait, the front camera has a bug with high exposure changing the color to something like pink exposure.
I attached my settings. Remember to close and reopen the app totally for apply.
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Changing the model to pixel 2 xl did enable portrait on the selfie but yeah it got some pink on high exposure. But the result was still great. Without portrait the front cam is blurry and the edge was too much sharpened. It's terrible.
Also, is HDR+ enabled by default? There's no HDR+ setting on the top row but there's some sort of delay (like when applying HDR) when I take pictures so I thought it's still there. The photos taken with rear camera is also better now I guess.
maxbeat93 said:
Changing the model to pixel 2 xl did enable portrait on the selfie but yeah it got some pink on high exposure. But the result was still great. Without portrait the front cam is blurry and the edge was too much sharpened. It's terrible.
Also, is HDR+ enabled by default? There's no HDR+ setting on the top row but there's some sort of delay (like when applying HDR) when I take pictures so I thought it's still there. The photos taken with rear camera is also better now I guess.
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Yeah, this version is near to perfect.
I never, anymore, take pics o' people without rear portrait camera -hahaha
The delay is borring but minimal. You can take a lot of pics and check them later. You don't need to wait between the shots.
If you wanna HDR+ setting, go to: settings>advance>check the option: manual HDR+ control (my app isn't in english, but is something like that)
*You can't increase the HDR+ parameters
**Just a obs- my app crashed sometimes at older version (I didn't try the newer properly) and my app didn't take pics. If it happen, just "force stop" and it back.
ReDemonBR said:
Yeah, this version is near to perfect.
I never, anymore, take pics o' people without rear portrait camera -hahaha
The delay is borring but minimal. You can take a lot of pics and check them later. You don't need to wait between the shots.
If you wanna HDR+ setting, go to: settings>advance>check the option: manual HDR+ control (my app isn't in english, but is something like that)
*You can't increase the HDR+ parameters
**Just a obs- my app crashed sometimes at older version (I didn't try the newer properly) and my app didn't take pics. If it happen, just "force stop" and it back.
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Btw i was checking on the source thread and found that there's a newer version uploaded early today. This version fixed the pink stain and the HDR menu is back on the top row. I think this is much stable since there's no heating or crashing at all.
This is the link for the app:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pPWR2MjeSeC-b_9B5TI1Oi_RfOti6IXo/view
And this is the main thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3687312/page60
Anyway, thank you for your guide! I think it's better to discuss there since it's the main thread.
maxbeat93 said:
You can use selective focus mode on stock camera app. It produces portrait-like photos (back camera only) but the downside to me is the size. The image will be about 20MB in size but if you edit it again using any photo editor app it will decrease. IMO the stock selective focus mode is better and faster than lens blur on Google Camera.
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there is no selective focus mode in S7 stock camera app
maxbeat93 said:
Btw i was checking on the source thread and found that there's a newer version uploaded early today. This version fixed the pink stain and the HDR menu is back on the top row. I think this is much stable since there's no heating or crashing at all.
This is the link for the app:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pPWR2MjeSeC-b_9B5TI1Oi_RfOti6IXo/view
And this is the main thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3687312/page60
Anyway, thank you for your guide! I think it's better to discuss there since it's the main thread.
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+ @ReDemonBR
I have installed this update. Should I switch the camera to Nexus one in settings? And any other setting that needs to be changed?
billubakra said:
+ @ReDemonBR
I have installed this update. Should I switch the camera to Nexus one in settings? And any other setting that needs to be changed?
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Set it to pixel XL marlin+taimen. I'm only changing the model.
mor_1228 said:
there is no selective focus mode in S7 stock camera app
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Yes there is
[Magisk]MIUI stock camera for all Custom roms.
V-3(Stable)(Update,Magisk module)
1-HDR(Auto HDR works)
2-Time Shift
3-HHT
4-Beauty
5-Straighten
6-4k recording
7-Portrait mode (Front+Back)
8-Manual mode.
9- No delay(slow) 5-10 sec after switching one mode to another.
Install through Magisk.
Only one Left Bug-Slow motion video
V-3 Link-https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Qohcw9-hJR3tCZyULWhER45LetQkPuE/view?usp=sharing
V-3.1(Update)
1-Back to miui 10 UI.
2-Portrait switch.
3-HD photo select for 3rd party apps.
4-100% As stock camera.
v-3.1 Download link-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YDf8gFHxRec8W6GlEcY8v4B0fDHKoagA/view?usp=sharing
V-4 final port
1-Slowmotion fixed ( Thanks Dyneteve)
2-Added Ai Switch.
3- Every thing is working
Download link V-4-https://drive.google.com/file/d/16kmg1pX1n-pvpZGyRvFiziviO0tJCRZz/view?usp=sharing
V-4.1(Update)
1-Removed Group Selfie(As it is not working)
Download v-4.1 -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E51MjvSf8HBmbNz9CXg2W1mL74_uuPPh/view?usp=sharing
V4.2(Update)
1-Parallel Image processing(High quality image).
2-Removed Finger Print shutter.
3-Added Slowmotion 120 FPS at 1080P.
Download V-4.2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N3NJti1hXf9A1yJuEK4nx8kedhate8_k/view?usp=sharing
V.4.3[UPDATE FOR ANDROID PIE 9.0 ONLY ]
-Added Support to Android Pie 9.0 (PR1 tested)
-May be works with other GSI/sGSI
-AI switch removed(As it is not working)
Linkhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rdncjqb022P5Wk2BJcARPRnh2TlGRemU/view?usp=sharing
Bugs-
-After switching Front camera Always flash on(Enable HDR and capture 1 image flash will be turned off then you can capture Normal/Portrait without front flash)
-Test and report me.
V-4.4[UPDATE,ONLY FOR ANDROID PIE 9.0
-Front flash fixed[Thanks to #Nom sokheng]
-Everything working.
Download link-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GsrVTtKc4sNGQ_iPnIMWCWKtlv7DIWwT/view?usp=sharing
V4.5[Pie 9.0]
-Legacy Beauty mood enabled.
-Finger Print shutter Enabled.
-Fixed Camera Sound Conflict.
Download-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ibF29D0_TQ4ZeNeyM74VAdi9oX7JiAK5/view?usp=sharing
V5[Oreo 8.1]
-Updated Camera files from latest MIUI Rom.
-Finger Print shutter Enabled.
-Fixed Camera Sound Conflict.
Download-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MjrZchaAUeQnIPKfWKvAaEVPhPahRHLQ/view?usp=sharing
How to install.
1-Load Magisk module via Magisk Manager
2-Reboot Phone
3-Give all the permissions to the camera
Sourcehttps://github.com/Arnob-Xenon/Mi-A2-Stock-camera-for-Redmi-note-5-Note-5-Pro/blob/master/README.md
Credit-All credit goes to @ARNOB XENON, @carlosggb, @Dyneteve
For Mi A2
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/themes/magisk-t3847779
Thank you.
ARNOB XENON said:
MIUI stock camera for all Custom roms.
After collecting all miui camera ports at last able to work dual camera with our whyred.
What is working:
1-Portrait mode (Back only, with dual camera)
2-4k video recording
3-front camera
4-And MIUI default stuffs.
What is not working
1-Slowmotion (May be works with G-cam)
2-May be more you can find.
3-Capturing Normal pictures are headache because of the 2nd camera .( you can avoid this by doing flash always active >then capture>Camera will force close and restart with the primary camera)
Unexpected feature
1-Don't know it will be good or bad for us Our 2nd camera can capture images with 13mp res. As it is ported from Android One that's why may be.
you can avoid this by doing (turn on flash active >then capture>Camera will force close and restart with the primary camera)
For better experience just capture portrait images with the miui Stock camera and use another camera for rest of the work like G-cam or what ever you like.
How to install
Just flash using TWRP
Credit-All credit goes to MI AI devs ,Mi note 3 devs.
Do not ask me wired questions just download and try yourself.
Thank you.
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Download link -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J-E0aB9DSxJyxmFrikmOjLo2M3B6wAwA/view?usp=sharing
ARNOB XENON said:
Download link -https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A3IKAmidaLnrkblN8M4LCGP2BbMtnQb8
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why permission is needed for downloading?
Hosssain said:
why permission is needed for downloading?
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I set it public brother. Don't need any permission.
ARNOB XENON said:
I set it public brother. Don't need any permission.
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try this https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J-E0aB9DSxJyxmFrikmOjLo2M3B6wAwA/view?usp=sharing
ARNOB XENON said:
try this https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J-E0aB9DSxJyxmFrikmOjLo2M3B6wAwA/view?usp=sharing
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its working now thanks.
Can anyone post the photos taken from rear camera(both primary and secondary) one?
For uninstal ?
demone83 said:
For uninstal ?
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working on it
Is it able to perform as good as the stock camera of RN5P? I mean the portrait mode (front n back) works fine or not?
I tried the BSGod of Gcam on RR rom. But i finally came to the conclusion that stock camera is the best for this phone. It takes pictures in super sharp quality, Gcam was not working as good as this one. Also the shutter speed was too low in GCam
ARNOB XENON said:
working on it
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thankyou
could you port our whyreds camera(miui camera 2.0) for custom roms. this old ui camera aint perform well.
S.faraaz said:
Is it able to perform as good as the stock camera of RN5P? I mean the portrait mode (front n back) works fine or not?
I tried the BSGod of Gcam on RR rom. But i finally came to the conclusion that stock camera is the best for this phone. It takes pictures in super sharp quality, Gcam was not working as good as this one. Also the shutter speed was too low in GCam
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Let's get something out of the way, MIUI stock camera does not have better image quality than GCam, nor it ever will (at least on this device).
HDR+ on your GCam either didn't work, or you didn't set it up properly, because there are a few settings which have to be changed.
ARNOB XENON said:
MIUI stock camera for all Custom roms.
After collecting all miui camera ports at last able to work dual camera with our whyred.
What is working:
1-Portrait mode (Back only, with dual camera)
2-4k video recording
3-front camera
4-And MIUI default stuffs.
What is not working
1-Slowmotion (May be works with G-cam)
2-May be more you can find.
3-Capturing Normal pictures are headache because of the 2nd camera .( you can avoid this by doing flash always active >then capture>Camera will force close and restart with the primary camera)
Unexpected feature
1-Don't know it will be good or bad for us Our 2nd camera can capture images with 13mp res. As it is ported from Android One that's why may be.
you can avoid this by doing (turn on flash active >then capture>Camera will force close and restart with the primary camera)
For better experience just capture portrait images with the miui Stock camera and use another camera for rest of the work like G-cam or what ever you like.
How to install
Just flash using TWRP
Credit-All credit goes to MI A1 devs ,Mi note 3 devs.
Do not ask me wired questions just download and try yourself.
Thank you.
Download link ??See in first comment
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How do I uninstall this one if I intend to?
thank you!
Cirra92 said:
Let's get something out of the way, MIUI stock camera does not have better image quality than GCam, nor it ever will (at least on this device).
HDR+ on your GCam either didn't work, or you didn't set it up properly, because there are a few settings which have to be changed.
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HDR+ worked on my device but it took a lot of time. After clicking the picture took arnd hlf a second at first, and then again a few seconds to process the HDR+.also during videos, there was a lot of issue in exposure and it didn't had time lapse too.Also the selfies taken by miui camera were better as compared to Gcam(i think thats coz it recognises it only as 5mp)
Portrait mode only worked with humans unlike miui camera which worked with anything
That's why i thought miui cam is better. Is there any way to fix it? Note: I tried the BSG mod
Basil Eldhose said:
could you port our whyreds camera(miui camera 2.0) for custom roms. this old ui camera aint perform well.
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Then you have to wait till the mi A2 release.
S.faraaz said:
HDR+ worked on my device but it took a lot of time. After clicking the picture took arnd hlf a second at first, and then again a few seconds to process the HDR+.also during videos, there was a lot of issue in exposure and it didn't had time lapse too.Also the selfies taken by miui camera were better as compared to Gcam(i think thats coz it recognises it only as 5mp)
Portrait mode only worked with humans unlike miui camera which worked with anything
That's why i thought miui cam is better. Is there any way to fix it? Note: I tried the BSG mod
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Well first of all, my reply was about picture quality of HDR+ vs MIUI HDR(On/Off/Auto) or HHT you name it. In that regard there is no point comparing the two, as computational photography prowess of Google Camera is just ahead in every way.
And as for the other, I don't remember whose GCam I used that had working portrait mode on objects, but it really did work, try out different versions. Even though it's just 5mp, the processing is better, you must have had a malfunctioning app. Also no issues with video exposure here (just missing the 60fps) and the HDR+ processing was a bit slow only in low light).
I am using BSG mod right now, specifically MGC_5.2.022_FINAL_1.0.apk and here are my settings. You can try out Arnova's v7.9.9 I used that one too.
Basil Eldhose said:
could you port our whyreds camera(miui camera 2.0) for custom roms. this old ui camera aint perform well.
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working on it....
After flashing in about section device name shows unknown.. please solve that issue
Cirra92 said:
Well first of all, my reply was about picture quality of HDR+ vs MIUI HDR(On/Off/Auto) or HHT you name it. In that regard there is no point comparing the two, as computational photography prowess of Google Camera is just ahead in every way.
And as for the other, I don't remember whose GCam I used that had working portrait mode on objects, but it really did work, try out different versions. Even though it's just 5mp, the processing is better, you must have had a malfunctioning app. Also no issues with video exposure here (just missing the 60fps) and the HDR+ processing was a bit slow only in low light).
I am using BSG mod right now, specifically MGC_5.2.022_FINAL_1.0.apk and here are my settings. You can try out Arnova's v7.9.9 I used that one too.
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Yeah that app was a litlle diffrnt than the one in ur screenshot. I'll try out this version then.
Thanks for sharing
Hey can u tell me which rom are u using? I like ur navbar. I got animations in RR configurations but didn't got that home button. Just a solid round icon.
Code:
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE YOU MIGHT INCUR TO YOUR BELOVED PHONE. DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
**formalities lul
Requirements:
Root. You can check this rooting tutorial guide by @BubuXP.
Camera2 API Enabler by P1N20. Check @otaconremo's thread here.
Google Camera Ported APK. You can get one from here.
Update: The version @adriakus shared is the least buggy so far. Its front cam works with HDR+. Im using this one.
Steps:
First, root your phone by following the aforementioned guide.
After rooting, you should have Magisk Manager installed in your phone.
Tap on the hamburger icon (three bars icon on the top left of the screen).
Tap Downloads.
Tap on the search icon and type
Code:
Camera2 API Enabler
Tap on the download icon of the result to install the module.
After installing the module, reboot your phone.
Install the Google Camera ported apk downloaded from the link above.
NOTE:
On Arnova's 8.2 Google Cam, sometimes after taking a picture it takes forever to process HDR images.
Front Cam with HDR on force closes when you take a picture.
You can provide feedback here to help other users determine what version works best. :good:
On this version, front and rear camera works fine even with HDR+ ON. Im currently using this one.
CREDS:
@BubuXP
@adriakus
@Arnova8G2
@jashancheema
@topjohnwu
i use google camera mode for front camera with hdr+ not work.
Google Camera version for front camera + Hdr+ ?
phentem said:
i use google camera mode for front camera with hdr+ not work.
Google Camera version for front camera + Hdr+ ?
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What happens when you use HDR+ on front camera?
Edit: Im on Arnova's v8.2
fake__knv said:
What happens when you use HDR+ on front camera?
Edit: Im on Arnova's v8.2
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hi,
I have tried several settings using GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.2.apk and:
- app stops when switch to front camera
- if not crash immediately, app stops when I tap to take a photo
- only with HDR totally disabled camera shots a photo but it is BW with some stripes
Any suggestions?
Fabio
il_fabio said:
hi,
I have tried several settings using GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.2.apk and:
- app stops when switch to front camera
- if not crash immediately, app stops when I tap to take a photo
- only with HDR totally disabled camera shots a photo but it is BW with some stripes
Any suggestions?
Fabio
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Edit: Nevermind mine wont take front cam pics too with HDR+ on lmao
I'm using this one https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GCamera_Mod_v.5.1.23_R5Plus_fix_crash.apk
So far so good. I like the personalization menu of this one better than the Arnova one.
Didn't test it thoroughly, but in both versions portrait camera works and so does slow motion (this two were the most reported bugs I saw).
Anyone trying diferent versions, let us know so we can compare.
adriakus said:
I'm using this one https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GCamera_Mod_v.5.1.23_R5Plus_fix_crash.apk
So far so good. I like the personalization menu of this one better than the Arnova one.
Didn't test it thoroughly, but in both versions portrait camera works and so does slow motion (this two were the most reported bugs I saw).
Anyone trying diferent versions, let us know so we can compare.
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Gonna give it a try. :good:
Works perfectly with Camera2 API Enabler by P1N20.
Thanks a lot for sharing ! With HDR on quality seems better !
And Google panorama feature is a must
Thanks for this guide.
I'm currently using Arnova's v8.3b1 Google Cam, and I also noticed that sometimes after taking a picture it takes forever to process HDR images. The front cam with HDR on force closes when you take a picture as well.
adriakus said:
I'm using this one https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GCamera_Mod_v.5.1.23_R5Plus_fix_crash.apk
So far so good. I like the personalization menu of this one better than the Arnova one.
Didn't test it thoroughly, but in both versions portrait camera works and so does slow motion (this two were the most reported bugs I saw).
Anyone trying diferent versions, let us know so we can compare.
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What gcam is it?
ncar123 said:
What gcam is it?
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This one: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog225/ Based on https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog223/ which I believe is based on BSG or Arnova version.
adriakus said:
I'm using this one https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GCamera_Mod_v.5.1.23_R5Plus_fix_crash.apk
So far so good. I like the personalization menu of this one better than the Arnova one.
Didn't test it thoroughly, but in both versions portrait camera works and so does slow motion (this two were the most reported bugs I saw).
Anyone trying diferent versions, let us know so we can compare.
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Thanks for the tip, this one really works better then the Arnova cam!
Tested all photo mods, no crash
adriakus said:
I'm using this one https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GCamera_Mod_v.5.1.23_R5Plus_fix_crash.apk
So far so good. I like the personalization menu of this one better than the Arnova one.
Didn't test it thoroughly, but in both versions portrait camera works and so does slow motion (this two were the most reported bugs I saw).
Anyone trying diferent versions, let us know so we can compare.
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Tried this one. But the portrait mode of the front cam isn't working. It's not capturing anything.
elvinguitar said:
Tried this one. But the portrait mode of the front cam isn't working. It's not capturing anything.
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It's working for me. But if it's not working, I suggest (,reinstalling or,) trying the one it's based on (check my previous post). And if still buggy, try others posted here. Or go for the arnova ones. They act like regular apps, so you can try and try.
Also, I've noticed they treat the colors in a diferent way. If anyone with time wants to compare the actual pictures, it'll be nice
Could someone that has followed this guide and enabled camera2 API download this app from play store. Camera2 probe https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.weis.camera2probe
And post your screenshot please
I have not enable camera2 API yet and was curious if that physically changes the hardware level support.
Thanks in advance
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Could someone that has followed this guide and enabled camera2 API download this app from play store. Camera2 probe https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.weis.camera2probe
And post your screenshot please
I have not enable camera2 API yet and was curious if that physically changes the hardware level support.
Thanks in advance
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Here it is
BubuXP said:
Here it is
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Much appreciated.
I will be following your guide tomorrow for root and looking forward to to playing with this device. It's good to see a bit of a community starting.
elvinguitar said:
Thanks for this guide.
I'm currently using Arnova's v8.3b1 Google Cam, and I also noticed that sometimes after taking a picture it takes forever to process HDR images. The front cam with HDR on force closes when you take a picture as well.
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For the front cam, the flash thingy (white screen of death) causes a crash. Disabling it will let you have a front cam that doesnt take pictures lol
@adriakus thanks for the report bruh. Tried the one you shared and front cam works! Updated the post for others. Thanks man!
@fake__knv Thx for the credit! I'll keep trying other versions from now and then and I'll post them here if I find any differences.
I making this thread for Realme X2 Gcam 7+ because the settings and tweaking are a bit different from the the 6.2 and 6.3 Here
This is to avoid confusion as I won't have time to do tweaks on both 6+ and 7+ so, that it.
After trying over 25 different Gcam ports, I finally got a Gcam 7.2 that works for Realme X2 but you have to tweak the settings like I did to get the best.
The full tutorial is on YouTube Here:
I will drop some camera samples and the screenshot of my settings here incase you don't have time to watch the tutorial.
While you are there, you can also watch Adobe photoshot camera for Realme X2 too. I was surprised it worked fine.
It blew away the stock cam in Night sight there is no need to talk about the Astrophotography and I didn't bother uploading the samples comparisons between Night scape and Astrophotography - it's not a fair fight. But you can see it in the video.
Low noise, more details, close to real life color reproduction, and ability to tweak makes this 7.2 a thing of joy.
Still no 4k video but 1080p 30/60fps works fine.
No slow motion and wide angle lens too.
Apart from these, everyother thing works fine.
Great credits to @Urnyx05 who ported the camera for ( several devices) of which realme-x2 isn't one of.
I added a new seperate Youtube video tutorial Mastering Gcam v7.2 Advanced Settings for Realme X2
So you can watch that if you want to get the best images from your Gcam.
I am adding the direct link of the of the Gcam 7.2 by Unryx05 I used to be sure some people don't download the wrong one and have other issues I didn't experience. As I said in the video, I've tested over 25 different Gcam ports so make sure you are using the exact one I am using so as to Easy replicate the issues you are experiencing with my device. And talking about devices mine is Realme X2 EU Version (8/128G) RMX1993.
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Hello,Thankyou for such a good video guide!
I have my settings all set as you said.
Bt the Gcam crashes after taking a photo.
Thoughts?
TIA
Vishnuisgod said:
Hello,Thankyou for such a good video guide!
I have my settings all set as you said.
Bt the Gcam crashes after taking a photo.
Thoughts?
TIA
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Turn off motion pictures and make sure your
Google photos is up to date.
Clearing app data might help.
Also let me know what operation you carry out before it crashes.
Hmmm Curious, when I toggle on, enable 2nd and 3rd lenses, I cant even open the app. I have to reinstall.
Added additional screenshots of my settings and tweaks. When I am less busy I'll write the full details here but until then, you can watch the video tutorial for now.
Interesting......
I grabbed the lastest from celsoazevedo, and I was using the latest Urnyx: Urnyx05: GCam_7.2.010_Urnyx05-v1.5.apk
but yours is v1.4.
v1.4 works.
I wonder what the small change is....(rhetorical)
still cant get the wide angle to work. But i found out by clearing cache I dont have to reinstall it....
Bolumstar said:
I making this thread for Realme X2 Gcam 7+ because the settings and tweaking are a bit different from the the 6.2 and 6.3 Here
This is to avoid confusion as I won't have time to do tweaks on both 6+ and 7+ so, that it.
After trying over 25 different Gcam ports, I finally got a Gcam 7.2 that works for Realme X2 but you have to tweak the settings like I did to get the best.
The full tutorial is on YouTube Here:
I will drop some camera samples and the screenshot of my settings here incase you don't have time to watch the tutorial.
While you are there, you can also watch Adobe photoshot camera for Realme X2 too. I was surprised it worked fine.
It blew away the stock cam in Night sight there is no need to talk about the Astrophotography and I didn't bother uploading the samples comparisons between Night scape and Astrophotography - it's not a fair fight. But you can see it in the video.
Low noise, more details, close to real life color reproduction, and ability to tweak makes this 7.2 a thing of joy.
Still no 4k video but 1080p 30/60fps works fine.
No slow motion and wide angle lens too.
Apart from these, everyother thing works fine.
Great credits to @Urnyx05 who ported the camera for ( several devices) of which realme-x2 isn't one of.
You can download it Here from the thread. Version 7.2. 010 was the one I tested.
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Hi, thank you so much for the detailed guide and feedback, I'm waiting/looking for a version with slow motion and wide lens working, but still had no success. Please let we know if you find something.:fingers-crossed:
For those who are looking for a working Gcam, I am working on one with the great devs for Gcam including Urnyx05. The problem with Realme and BBK devices are they do not have correct color for gcam to process. Arnova helped greatly to fix it, and Cstark's apk works somewhat now. Also we will never be able to access the ultrawide lens or any other lens as Realme did not grant camera2 ID or access to them. Potentially root could work, but I am rooted but nothing works. We really need a kernel dev for our devices.
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For those who are looking for a working Gcam, I am working on one with the great devs for Gcam including Urnyx05. The problem with Realme and BBK devices are they do not have correct color for gcam to process. Arnova helped greatly to fix it, and Cstark's apk works somewhat now. Also we will never be able to access the ultrawide lens or any other lens as Realme did not grant camera2 ID or access to them. Potentially root could work, but I am rooted but nothing works. We really need a kernel dev for our devices.
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thankyou for your work on this.
Vishnuisgod said:
Hmmm Curious, when I toggle on, enable 2nd and 3rd lenses, I cant even open the app. I have to reinstall.
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I said earlier that the secondary lenses don't work and will make the camera crash.
Just clear app data to use the camera again - it's quicker than reinstalling but you will lose your settings
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Interesting......
I grabbed the lastest from celsoazevedo, and I was using the latest Urnyx: Urnyx05: GCam_7.2.010_Urnyx05-v1.5.apk
but yours is v1.4.
v1.4 works.
I wonder what the small change is....(rhetorical)
still cant get the wide angle to work. But i found out by clearing cache I dont have to reinstall it....
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It took a lot of testing and trying with plenty crashes and issues to come up with the v1. 4 as the best for Realme X2 for now. I am still trying and testing more especially for wide angle...
xterminater07 said:
For those who are looking for a working Gcam, I am working on one with the great devs for Gcam including Urnyx05. The problem with Realme and BBK devices are they do not have correct color for gcam to process. Arnova helped greatly to fix it, and Cstark's apk works somewhat now. Also we will never be able to access the ultrawide lens or any other lens as Realme did not grant camera2 ID or access to them. Potentially root could work, but I am rooted but nothing works. We really need a kernel dev for our devices.
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I almost gave up on Gcam because of that 'annoying' color processing from realme. But once I learnt to tweak it, I got a higher saturation with Gcam more than the stock cam, I knew that the Realme X2 has a great future with custom Roms. We just have to wait at least for Indian lunch on 17th Dec and maybe the customization will bloom.
Vishnuisgod said:
Hello,Thankyou for such a good video guide!
I have my settings all set as you said.
Bt the Gcam crashes after taking a photo.
Thoughts?
TIA
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Same for me, even when disable motion picture, i’m using 1.6.
jjfgsyg said:
Same for me, even when disable motion picture, i’m using 1.6.
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Now everything OK with 1.4 version
Enviado desde mi RMX1993 mediante Tapatalk
I did a full tutorial on how to tweak Gcam 7.2 Mastering Realme X2 Gcam 7.2 advanced Settings
I believe this will help everyone get the best pictures from their Gcam.
Please make sure you download from the link or if you are downloading from Urnyx05 thread download version 1.4 of Gcam 7.2
jjfgsyg said:
Same for me, even when disable motion picture, i’m using 1.6.
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Use version 1.4
Bolumstar said:
Use version 1.4
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It's working fine in ver 1.9
vNa5h said:
It's working fine in ver 1.7
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Thanks mate, I'll try it. Tried 1.6 and 1.8 but they crash often or snap but don't save image
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It's working fine in ver 1.9
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for me version 1.9 crash very often, don`t save pictures. Do you have disabled any options?
I was looking for a working Gcam with astrography on my One Plus 7 pro and i tried more than 30 different apks by different modders all had issues with astro and i accidentally discovered that the version PMGC_7.2.014_Relesed_V1.apk from Parrot043 with working astrography. I have uploaded few pics with astrography.
Know bug : Astrography will start but it will not end automatically you have to manually end it after the timer stops.
PS : I take no credit of this application as well as bugs. All credits go to the developer Mr.Parrot043
Link to dev page : https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-parrot043/
Link to download APK : https://ff.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/PMGC_7.2.014_Relesed_V1.apk
For some reason XDA'S upload not working so i have uploaded the sample images to GDrive : https://drive.google.com/open?id=12kKZQTGh6Z4k3A8JCz4g1FlUAX-NYltk
RaDi004 said:
I was looking for a working Gcam with astrography on my One Plus 7 pro and i tried more than 30 different apks by different modders all had issues with astro and i accidentally discovered that the version PMGC_7.2.014_Relesed_V1.apk from Parrot043 with working astrography. I have uploaded few pics with astrography.
Know bug : Astrography will start but it will not end automatically you have to manually end it after the timer stops.
PS : I take no credit of this application as well as bugs. All credits go to the developer Mr.Parrot043
Link to dev page : https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-parrot043/
Link to download APK : https://ff.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/PMGC_7.2.014_Relesed_V1.apk
For some reason XDA'S upload not working so i have uploaded the sample images to GDrive : https://drive.google.com/open?id=12kKZQTGh6Z4k3A8JCz4g1FlUAX-NYltk
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hi thanks for sharing it other functions are working?
Will have to check
Well as far as i know lens changing is not working, full zoom fc, others will have to see
All three lens are functional. Thanks
For me this mod is crashing on launch. I was cleaning app data.
front camera crashes app when on portrait mode
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Works pretty werll despite being in a light polluted metropole
Thanks for sharing, i can confirm it works on 7 pro ob7.
Btw i shared the exact same apk on a telegram group for our device, i think there was a guy named "sir tavares", she insisted on that astro cant be done on op7pro, go buy pixel etc. Then she banned me when i shared the apk to the group ?
just be careful guys this type of people are toxic in your life beware of them and their group.btw i have screenshots of his language i can share if anyone wants to see it.more like "sir moron".
JimmyJurner said:
All three lens are functional. Thanks
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How are your switching between lenses? I can only access the main rear and front cameras.
Also, can confirm that Slow Motion and Selfie Portrait crash the app. (currently on OP7pro 10.3.0)
arpitp said:
How are your switching between lenses? I can only access the main rear and front cameras.
Also, can confirm that Slow Motion and Selfie Portrait crash the app. (currently on OP7pro 10.3.0)
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In the settings
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How are your switching between lenses? I can only access the main rear and front cameras.
Also, can confirm that Slow Motion and Selfie Portrait crash the app. (currently on OP7pro 10.3.0)
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Portrait works fine. Slowmo crashes. I don't use it
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Portrait works fine. Slowmo crashes. I don't use it
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Regular Portrait works, Selfie Portrait crashes.
That's really odd about the settings, mine looks totally different. Are you using some magisk module or custom kernel?
(I'm using the version you linked in the first post.)
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Regular Portrait works, Selfie Portrait crashes.
That's really odd about the settings, mine looks totally different. Are you using some magisk module or custom kernel?
(I'm using the version you linked in the first post.)
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That's my front can in portrait. Right now I'm running bliss 10. I did use the app before flashing it and was on beta 7. Try to flash a pixel mods in magisk. I noticed I had to flash gapps for it to even run on bliss alone
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That's my front can in portrait. Right now I'm running bliss 10. I did use the app before flashing it and was on beta 7. Try to flash a pixel mods in magisk. I noticed I had to flash gapps for it to even run on bliss alone
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Hmm, it must be some combination of Bliss Rom/kernel that is enabling a different menu and front Portrait. I'm on stock 10.3.0.
I read in another thread that the GCam app needs to be a system app (in the system/priv-app folder) to enable access to the aux cameras. I tried moving the app folder there, but it just moved itself back after a reboot. I'm seeing if I can move the app some other way. Not sure if any of those Magisk modules from your screenshot would help with the app settings.
Edit: successfully converted the app to a system app using the App Systemizer Magisk module. Made no difference for the settings (still don't see options for aux cams). Oh well, must be a rom/kernel issue. Thanks for you help!
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Hmm, it must be some combination of Bliss Rom/kernel that is enabling a different menu and front Portrait. I'm on stock 10.3.0.
I read in another thread that the GCam app needs to be a system app (in the system/priv-app folder) to enable access to the aux cameras. I tried moving the app folder there, but it just moved itself back after a reboot. I'm seeing if I can move the app some other way. Not sure if any of those Magisk modules from your screenshot would help with the app settings.
Edit: successfully converted the app to a system app using the App Systemizer Magisk module. Made no difference for the settings (still don't see options for aux cams). Oh well, must be a rom/kernel issue. Thanks for you help!
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systemizer is for 7t/pro . if you have 7 pro flash this module . auxiliary for gcam
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In the settings
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please can you tell us if the quality of wide and telephoto lenses on gcam is better than the stock or not? can you post some photos?
im thinking to root my phone just for getting aux lenses work with gcam, thnx
Dark Fear said:
systemizer is for 7t/pro . if you have 7 pro flash this module . auxiliary for gcam
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Thanks for this. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for the Parrot version, only the Urnyx. The colors on the Parrot version are pretty bad, and the selfie cam won't work (3/4 cameras not working) so I've switched to Urnyx, and have the tele/zoom/selfie lenses all working now, but lost Astrophotography. Oh well, I give up.
tafo said:
please can you tell us if the quality of wide and telephoto lenses on gcam is better than the stock or not? can you post some photos?
im thinking to root my phone just for getting aux lenses work with gcam, thnx
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For me, the colors on the PMGC 7.2.014 were terrible (initially pale, unsaturated; improved a bit with saturation settings) but I just couldn't get the white balance right.
I've attached 4 pics: Stock 10.3.0 cam (default), Stock 10.3.0 HDR forced on, Urnyx05 7.2.010 (1.6), and PMGC 7.2.014.
(Note: It seems you can get different settings based on your rom/kernel, so your results may vary.)
I preferred the Urnyx05 7.2.010 (HDR always on) slightly over Stock with HDR (though, depending on how you like your shadows, you might even prefer stock). The color accuracy between these 2 was the same. Stock without HDR didn't handle shadows well, and PMGC needs settings adjusted before it's functional.
tafo said:
please can you tell us if the quality of wide and telephoto lenses on gcam is better than the stock or not? can you post some photos?
im thinking to root my phone just for getting aux lenses work with gcam, thnx
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The above review and attached screenshots refer to the main camera. I just realized you were asking about the aux cams. I compared the Stock HDR vs Urnyx Gcam HDR (I suspect the PMGC will have similar results as the Urnyx after adjusting the color/saturation settings):
Telephoto (Zoom): Stock starts "3x", Urnyx Gcam is labelled "2x" but is showing only a slightly wider field of view than stock. Stock appears to be zooming/cropping some of the native image. Color accuracy is about the same. Default settings in Gcam make the picture undersaturated (like PMGC), but given the Lib Patcher settings, contrast & saturation can be boosted to match stock. About a tie here once you play with the Gcam settings.
Wide: Once again, Stock cam crops/zooms into the native image more, so the Urnyx Gcam has a wider image. However, Urnyx Gcam makes no lens correction and the edges are pretty distorted. The colors on this lens showed the most difference, with the stock being slightly more saturated with a much better HDR result, while the Urnyx Gcam is lighter/less saturated (likely adjustable in GCam's additional settings), but not a great HDR output. Stock cam wins here, with the significantly better HDR and lens correction. (Note: attached images are cropped for privacy; upper-right ~75% of the image is shown)
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The above review and attached screenshots refer to the main camera. I just realized you were asking about the aux cams. I compared the Stock HDR vs Urnyx Gcam HDR (I suspect the PMGC will have similar results as the Urnyx after adjusting the color/saturation settings):
Telephoto (Zoom): Stock starts "3x", Urnyx Gcam is labelled "2x" but is showing only a slightly wider field of view than stock. Stock appears to be zooming/cropping some of the native image. Color accuracy is about the same. Default settings in Gcam make the picture undersaturated (like PMGC), but given the Lib Patcher settings, contrast & saturation can be boosted to match stock. About a tie here once you play with the Gcam settings.
Wide: Once again, Stock cam crops/zooms into the native image more, so the Urnyx Gcam has a wider image. However, Urnyx Gcam makes no lens correction and the edges are pretty distorted. The colors on this lens showed the most difference, with the stock being slightly more saturated with a much better HDR result, while the Urnyx Gcam is lighter/less saturated (likely adjustable in GCam's additional settings), but not a great HDR output. Stock cam wins here, with the significantly better HDR and lens correction. (Note: attached images are cropped for privacy; upper-right ~75% of the image is shown)
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Thank you so much for your detailed review, Its so beneficial and informative.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81298109&postcount=897
7.2. astro working and everything else