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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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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.

Is there a Google Camera for OP6?

Is there a Google Camera for OP6?
Anyone know where to start testing?
Thanks!
I just got mine today and I really like it.

Tried the new GoogleCamera-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-V3.apk today. Instant crash

Tried the latest version of the above and had the same issues too.
Compared to my Pixel 2, the stock camera really isn't as far behind as some make it out to be. I'm a pretty big stickler about things like that too.
EDIT: Did some further testing and other than bokeh, this camera really does lag behind the Pixel 2. Link to some examples here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UqbINgpI8nmVaOR33

pjd2011 said:
Tried the latest version of the above and had the same issues too.
Compared to my Pixel 2, the stock camera really isn't as far behind as some make it out to be. I'm a pretty big stickler about things like that too.
EDIT: Did some further testing and other than bokeh, this camera really does lag behind the Pixel 2. Link to some examples here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UqbINgpI8nmVaOR33
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left one is OP6 and right one is pixel2?

rickywood said:
left one is OP6 and right one is pixel2?
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You can click the information Button on the right bottom corner to see, with which phone the photo was taken. Some of the photos where taken with the snapchat app, so there aren't any Infos at all

pjd2011 said:
Tried the latest version of the above and had the same issues too.
Compared to my Pixel 2, the stock camera really isn't as far behind as some make it out to be. I'm a pretty big stickler about things like that too.
EDIT: Did some further testing and other than bokeh, this camera really does lag behind the Pixel 2. Link to some examples here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UqbINgpI8nmVaOR33
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Did you turn on HDR+ Enhanced mode when taking the picture with your Pixel 2? Thank you

pjd2011 said:
Tried the latest version of the above and had the same issues too.
Compared to my Pixel 2, the stock camera really isn't as far behind as some make it out to be. I'm a pretty big stickler about things like that too.
EDIT: Did some further testing and other than bokeh, this camera really does lag behind the Pixel 2. Link to some examples here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UqbINgpI8nmVaOR33
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Nice setup. Colours look better on OP6. But Pixel 2 images are sharper.

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Did you turn on HDR+ Enhanced mode when taking the picture with your Pixel 2? Thank you
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Always.

No news???

Have test MGC_5.1.018_tolyan009_v1.4.1-test6.apk gcam today. Crashing......

Working GCam apks (normal/wide). Be proud of having the best camera ever.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/defcomg-fix_OP6_MGC_FINAL_3.4A_WIDE.apk
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/...efcomg-fix_OP6v0.3_MGC_5.1.018_FINAL_3.4A.apk
For those who were unsuccessful in trying those GCam by cstark, at https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-cstark27/ , the above 2 links, you have to install both of seperately, It's worth using the stunning LG G7 camera! We should thank the developer for working for the OP6 being working on the LG G7. My settings in both cameras were.
1) Pixels auto HDR+ enabled.
2)Final JPG quality HDR+ 100%.
The issue I got was if changed to HDR+ Auto, it becomes unusable. So keep HDR+ On always. If you have better settings, share them below. .
Both wide and normal results in stunning images. Definitely better than Stock Camera. I hope the future updates will improve our beasts. Enjoy.

Portrait is broken in both I think.

I can't get slowmotion recording to work. Either app just closes.
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what hdr + parameters do you use and what phone model from that list?nexus 5.nexus 6.nexus 5x etc? thanks

Is there a reason these are separate apps?

Kreuger said:
Is there a reason these are separate apps?
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because too many of these GCams do not work with the LG G7, now I found a new apk with both modes working as included in single apk.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v4.2t2.apk

Wow thanks! What are the recommended advanced settings?

In case you're like me and glanced over the OP, it will not work until you change HDR to always on instead of auto - as mentioned by the OP. I'm going to check it out. I've been disappointed with the low light photo quality on the stock camera. Hoping this helps!

Ali Mirza said:
because too many of these GCams do not work with the LG G7, now I found a new apk with both modes working as included in single apk.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v4.2t2.apk
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what are the best settings?

Hi. Does gcam have the same shutter lag as original camera app?
If it does, so how to fix that? Any tips is appreciated.
Sorry if it is not right place to ask. I am just frustrated and do not find any solution for that.
Thanks!

IMO gcam sucks compared to stock... This is why I have uninstalled it.

I have oneplus 7t pro mclaren.
Will it work with oneplus 7t pro mclaren?

GCam for HTC u12+

Hello crew!
I started this thread, to track on one place best working Gcam for HTCU12+.
UPDATE #1
Just found version from developer @potter of gcam for Moto G5+ that works nice on U12+
it's MGC_6.1.021 version with NIGHT SHIFT!
UPDATE#2
MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2.apk
aux switch setting (if enabled it works like switching front/rear camera) - THIS ENABLES TELEPHOTO CAM ON U12+
Turn on BUFFER FIX for Viewfinder fix.
try gcam versions from this link https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-san1ty/
Working versions:
Best in my oppinion:
BSG: MGC_5.1.018_MI8_V1b.apk
Arnova's v7.9.9: GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.9.apk ( Portrait mode front camera is slow)
BSG: MGC_6.1.009_MI8_V1a.apk ( Portrait mode front camera is slow and blurry )
In my testing latest versions are slow (low frame rate in camera viewer) and i' think the reason is ZSL turned on by default (when HDR+ is turned off - frame rate is normal).
My question for @Arnova8G2 or @cstark27 @Tolyan009 can you devs check this for us U12+ users... because we have great camera and full working GCam will bring us even better one.
Also when we get update to 9.0 things will be more compatible ( i hope somewhere around new year )
Put your expiriences,findings,test here, and let's all try to get better Gcam for our beloved U12+.
Regards!

I confirm, on U12 + the MGC_6.1.009_MI8_V1b.apk version works properly, selfi pictures are very green and fuzzy.
The MGC_6.1.013 version does not work with HDR +, it is very stablina, sometimes you can not take pictures.

What rom are you using?

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What rom are you using?
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The original HTC

Hey guys, what's the latest stable version with all the features?
Especially @5m4r7ph0n36uru I saw you posted informations about our smartphone on arnova thread, have you got a good app iteration?
I have tried one which gave me great Night Sight capture but the viewfinder is green so it's pretty unuseful when you don't have the time to switch between options to get the shot you want.
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Using s4nity V6 currently. All features working fine on my end.
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5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
Using s4nity V6 currently. All features working fine on my end.
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Are you using it on stock rom or Venom?
Because on stock rom on my U12+ Nightshift has lagy viewfinder,
and portrait mode with front camera is blury and green (green fix, fixes green but picture is blurry) =/

nomaj said:
Are you using it on stock rom or Venom?
Because on stock rom on my U12+ Nightshift has lagy viewfinder,
and portrait mode with front camera is blury and green (green fix, fixes green but picture is blurry) =/
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right now we can't do anything about nightshift lag. it works fine other than that.
will be on venom and stock the same

DeeZZ_NuuZZ said:
right now we can't do anything about nightshift lag. it works fine other than that.
will be on venom and stock the same
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Do you think that will be ok on P?

HTC will probably upgrade it's own camera app with P: they said they will focus on the HTC U12 + in 2019.
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EMJI79 said:
HTC will probably upgrade it's own camera app with P: they said they will focus on the HTC U12 + in 2019.
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Hah! i see how! even One+ 5 has Android P update... HTC so slow!

nomaj said:
Hah! i see how! even One+ 5 has Android P update... HTC so slow!
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And now? Doesn't mean HTC is worse than OnePlus. Actually if you look at their software, it's quite bad. Like one of the worst RAM management (exists since nougat or Oreo on their devices and few others things. So who cares if OP5/t has Pie already. We better wait for a properly working and bugfree system, then having bugs on pie which many other OEM have too and which google doesn't fix and let it do others ?
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SO I tried Gcam on the U12+, but it doesn't work with the telephoto camera and it is very laggy, unusably so.
Is there a stable build yet?

Fujimens said:
SO I tried Gcam on the U12+, but it doesn't work with the telephoto camera and it is very laggy, unusably so.
Is there a stable build yet?
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UPDATE#2
MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2.apk
aux switch setting (if enabled it works like switching front/rear camera) - THIS ENABLES TELEPHOTO CAM ON U12+
Turn on BUFFER FIX for Viewfinder fix.
read first... then ask....

nomaj said:
UPDATE#2
MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2.apk
aux switch setting (if enabled it works like switching front/rear camera) - THIS ENABLES TELEPHOTO CAM ON U12+
Turn on BUFFER FIX for Viewfinder fix.
read first... then ask....
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The viewfinder I got, but it is buggy. The aux doesn't work at all. The zoom is just based off the wide angle.

You were fast to snap for me to read, but not so fast to answer that the mod actually doesn't use the telephoto camera at all, simply relying on digital zoom with the wideangle.

Fujimens said:
You were fast to snap for me to read, but not so fast to answer that the mod actually doesn't use the telephoto camera at all, simply relying on digital zoom with the wideangle.
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Find the better one and share with us ...

EMJI79 said:
HTC will probably upgrade it's own camera app with P: they said they will focus on the HTC U12 + in 2019.
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Hopefully, and I hope for more control over the telephoto mode. I say "mode" because it appears to have been omitted in all reviews and discussions here:
-when in 2x/telephoto mode, even in sometimes moderate light, like on a shadowy street during a bright day, the camera will automatically revert to using digital zoom on the wideangle lens to sort of approximate the telephoto. I think it's BS. I was shooting in Malta last week where it's super bright, went into a shadowy street that was still bright and the telephoto went to wideangle crop. So I lose pixels and the noise looks worse.
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lolll
You know this isn't a MUST HAVE, but it's nice that there's development, but not necessary at all. It's not like I can't shoot with the stock software, or use my u11 with zero issues, or buy an S9+ or a Pixel 2.

I tried different versions and so night sight laggy. does anyone know the solution? i have buffer fix enabled etc. Pocco f1 have fix for this, i not install this because not have twrp(warranty)..
Ps. Sorry for my bad english

If you're in Europe, you don't loose warranty by unlocking Bootloader, TWRP, root etc...

Has anyone a working GCam after 9.0 update?

I have been using GCam 3.8 previously but last night I got the Pie update and after that the ones I have tested do not work any longer. Any other experiences?

jpelli said:
I have been using GCam 3.8 previously but last night I got the Pie update and after that the ones I have tested do not work any longer. Any other experiences?
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At this time their is no gcam working.
Pie stock camera works much better.

mchlbenner said:
At this time their is no gcam working.
Pie stock camera works much better.
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Stock Cam could never beat GCam

Lanatico said:
Stock Cam could never beat GCam
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Know it can!

Does not work on my a8 after android 9 update.
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I have been using GCam 3.8 previously but last night I got the Pie update and after that the ones I have tested do not work any longer. Any other experiences?
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Fixit. said:
Does not work on my a8 after android 9 update.
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Their is no Google camera port compatible I have tried almost all.
You will need what 6.2 version their suppose to getting compatible with Samsung but at this time still not working.

mchlbenner said:
Their is no Google camera port compatible I have tried almost all.
You will need what 6.2 version their suppose to getting compatible with Samsung but at this time still not working.
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After one night I brows all XDA forum for GCam in samsung a8 update pie. Every question only one answer. There is no gcam port support now. Please send me ab email if any information when gcam port developed for samsung a8 android pie. Thx

ekoyoman said:
After one night I brows all XDA forum for GCam in samsung a8 update pie. Every question only one answer. There is no gcam port support now. Please send me ab email if any information when gcam port developed for samsung a8 android pie. Thx
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You will need to keep checking like everyone else

Just the Verizon 2.4.025 os working

any news?

Good morning, very very long time xda luker here, years in fact, so thought I would jump in and join this topic.
Obviously like most of us I've loved using the gcam port on my SM-A530F and now after the 9.0 update I had to go back to the stock samsung camera. So did a bit a of looking around and found this.
MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova_TlnNeun_1.2_test_fix_Exynos.apk
It works. Well I say works, it's extremely buggy, so maybe someone here with a little more knowledge than me can have a play around with it and hopefully (fingers crossed) get it usable.
I'm getting hard restarts when you take a second photo while hdr is processing and in low light conditions it will sometimes crash.
From what I've seen, though I could be wrong and my settings need a tweak but you can't use flash, you can't use front facing camera, and you can't enable motion photo.
Also sometimes when processing hdr it will freeze and you will have to force close and start again.
I'm only after a decent hdr+ back camera, I don't realy care that the front isn't working as to be honest the stock a8 camera is fine for a selfie etc.
Thanks guys, I hope this has helped a little or it might not help at all, but I thought I would share this as it's a version of gcam that doesn't crash on startup and does take photo's we'll sometimes it takes photos. ??

Athaxis said:
Good morning, very very long time xda luker here, years in fact, so thought I would jump in and join this topic.
Obviously like most of us I've loved using the gcam port on my SM-A530F and now after the 9.0 update I had to go back to the stock samsung camera. So did a bit a of looking around and found this.
MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova_TlnNeun_1.2_test_fix_Exynos.apk
It works. Well I say works, it's extremely buggy, so maybe someone here with a little more knowledge than me can have a play around with it and hopefully (fingers crossed) get it usable.
I'm getting hard restarts when you take a second photo while hdr is processing and in low light conditions it will sometimes crash.
From what I've seen, though I could be wrong and my settings need a tweak but you can't use flash, you can't use front facing camera, and you can't enable motion photo.
Also sometimes when processing hdr it will freeze and you will have to force close and start again.
I'm only after a decent hdr+ back camera, I don't realy care that the front isn't working as to be honest the stock a8 camera is fine for a selfie etc.
Thanks guys, I hope this has helped a little or it might not help at all, but I thought I would share this as it's a version of gcam that doesn't crash on startup and does take photo's we'll sometimes it takes photos.
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My friend, i found a gcam that works. It can take photos, but after every shot you need to change to video and back. Its zoran gcam. The thing is, the zgcam its just for donators. Look for the telegram group [Galaxy] Official Google Camera and ask for Egoist. He will explain you how to get into the zoran group.

Rikchell said:
My friend, i found a gcam that works. It can take photos, but after every shot you need to change to video and back. Its zoran gcam. The thing is, the zgcam its just for donators. Look for the telegram group [Galaxy] Official Google Camera and ask for Egoist. He will explain you how to get into the zoran group.
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What about portrait mode hdr+ playground and motion photos ?

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What about portrait mode hdr+ playground and motion photos ?
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Rear portrait works. Playground needs AR core. To be honest I don't think playground is something I wanna test, seems like a silly thing to me. Motion don't works.

Rikchell said:
My friend, i found a gcam that works. It can take photos, but after every shot you need to change to video and back. Its zoran gcam. The thing is, the zgcam its just for donators. Look for the telegram group [Galaxy] Official Google Camera and ask for Egoist. He will explain you how to get into the zoran group.
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The version I mentioned above does the same, you have to go to settings then back to photo before you can take another shot and also wait for hdr processing to finish.

Confirmed working on SM-G930F!
Can confirm this version of a gcam port works on the SM-G930F, I've not played with the settings yet but I can take photos without any problems!
Let me know if anyone has any settings tweaks to improve this.
Enjoy. :good:
GCam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.4.032219.1950

Athaxis said:
Can confirm this version of a gcam port works on the SM-G930F, I've not played with the settings yet but I can take photos without any problems!
Let me know if anyone has any settings tweaks to improve this.
Enjoy. :good:
GCam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.4.032219.1950
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This gcam just takes overexposed photos. Too bright. Could not config to be usable.

Rikchell said:
This gcam just takes overexposed photos. Too bright. Could not config to be usable.
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Try loading up the note 8 config.
note_8_night_mode_portrait_everything.xml

Athaxis said:
Try loading up the note 8 config.
note_8_night_mode_portrait_everything.xml
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where can i find this config ? Have you used it and got normal photos ? with normal colors ?

Not working on A8
Athaxis said:
Can confirm this version of a gcam port works on the SM-G930F, I've not played with the settings yet but I can take photos without any problems!
Let me know if anyone has any settings tweaks to improve this.
Enjoy. :good:
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We are happy to works on SM-G930F, but it is an A8 SM-J530F thread.
I tried the config that you advised and the phone get hard restart when i trying take a picture.