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https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog373/
Works perfect on my chinese phone, except slow motion.
Klaus69 said:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog373/
Works perfect on my chinese phone, except slow motion.
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Thanks for the help! I tried this build but it's still very unresponsive. Not sure how exactly it works for you and yet somehow it doesn't work for me. Given that we both have the same Chinese version it doesn't make any sense. However I tried the latest build available from this developer (MGC_6_1_021_xcam6_beta2.apk) and it works very very well! I would even say it's close to perfect. It's just the slow motion which doesn't work at the moment.
It seems the GCam builds maintained by xtrme are the only ones which work with the Chinese version of the RN7Pro. Although these builds are aimed at MI 9, they work for the RN7Pro as well since both of them have the exact same camera sensor.
P.S. Any particular camera settings you are using with GCam? Did you import the XML config file?
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Thanks for the help! I tried this build but it's still very unresponsive. Not sure how exactly it works for you and yet somehow it doesn't work for me. Given that we both have the same Chinese version it doesn't make any sense. However I tried the latest build available from this developer (MGC_6_1_021_xcam6_beta2.apk) and it works very very well! I would even say it's close to perfect. It's just the slow motion which doesn't work at the moment.
It seems the GCam builds maintained by xtrme are the only ones which work with the Chinese version of the RN7Pro. Although these builds are aimed at MI 9, they work for the RN7Pro as well since both of them have the exact same camera sensor.
P.S. Any particular camera settings you are using with GCam? Did you import the XML config file?
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I don't use any config files.
Only enabled Pixel 2 awb, remove iso limit in dark , no enable auto exposure, and enabled dynamic black lvl.
Worked perfect on chinese rom, working perfect now on global rom.
I tested Arnova8G2 Advanced 1.4 and xtrme's xcam6_beta3. Photo, 4K video and nightshot. Both works fine.
Nope. On the Note 7 Pro, none of the versions (including this one) works perfectly. The portait mode still freezes on my Note 7 Pro from China. The Night Mode does work with this one though.
I've the Chinese note 7 pro and this one works well except for slow motion
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/MGC_6.2.024_RN7_V1d_plusplus.apk
Sent from my Redmi Note 7 Pro using Tapatalk
I've been doing a lot of testing with several GCam builds on the Redmi Note 7 Pro and I finally found one which gives amazing results. Although it isn't specifically tailored for the Sony IMX586 sensor as we find with other GCam builds developed for the Mi 9 (such as the one modded by xtrme), for some reason it produces much better photos with better color accuracy, details, sharpness, exposure and dynamic range. This GCam build is modded by bulkin043 and it is tailored for a variety of different devices such as the Redmi Note 5 / Pro (whyred), Redmi Note 7 (lavender), Mi A1 (tissot), Mi A2 (jasmine), Mi 6x (wayne) and Mi 8 Lite (platina). During my extensive tests I've found this build to be exceptionally stable with smooth transitions when switching through menus and a very responsive UI.
This build is packed with a lot of great settings such as "Custom Eszdman v2.2" quality level for NightSight, Camera API2 "Metering mode", "ISO priority", and "Lens distortion correction", "Lens blur resolution" and many other unique features. Best of all it comes with a dedicated interface theme (Auto/Light/Dark) which automatically adapts to daylight or night-time conditions. Photobooth and Slow Motion aren't working unfortunately, but that's the case with many GCam builds and so it remains a work in progress.
The only bothersome issue with this build is due to the fact that it permanently crashes video mode when selecting 60fps. Please avoid this framerate for now, or else you will have to reinstall GCam to gain access to video mode again.
This Google Camera is based on the 6.2.030 version and you can download it from > HERE
I will share below the optimal settings for the Redmi Note 7 Pro (after having it thoroughly tested I've found these particular settings to give the best possible results):
[Libs]
Default from Google
[Base settings]
Back camera > Pixel 3a XL/with Pixel 3a config (perfect balance between noise control, details and sharpness with accurate exposure) or Pixel XL/with Pixel 3 config (increased noise, details and sharpness with slightly higher exposure)
Front camera > Pixel 2 XL (good colors, details and sharpness with more noise control) or Nexus 5X (greater details and sharpness with slightly more noise)
Config > Pixel 3a/with Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3 XL AWB or Pixel 3/with Pixel XL and Pixel 2 XL AWB
[Saturation]
Front Camera > Highlight Saturation (1.9) / Shadow Saturation (2.3)
Back Camera > Highlight Saturation (1.0) / Shadow Saturation (1.6)
[Noise reduction]
Back camera > Activate
Front camera > Activate
DO NOT enable HDR+ Denoise!
[Enable these toggles]
> HDR+ Control
> Save to /DCIM/Camera
> Quick auto exposure settings
> Remove the ISO limit
> Portrait/Disable zoom
> Recompute AWB > On (mandatory!)
All other settings remain on default
NOTICE: Keep in mind that these settings have been tested only on the Redmi Note 7 Pro (China variant). For other compatible devices supported by this build you will have to experiment with the settings yourselves.
I've tested the latest xtrme GCam build and I'm very pleased to see Pixel AWB has finally been fixed. We are getting very close to a true Google Camera performance on the Mi 9 and Redmi Note 7 Pro. File size is also correct and image quality is closer to MIUI stock camera (exposure/highlight conservation is still better on stock camera though).
You can download the latest GCam build developed by xtrme from HERE
After trying various settings I've managed to find the best configuration which provides amazing image quality, with great detail, sharpness, color reproduction, noise control, exposure and dynamic range. There's one single XML config file suitable for both daytime and nighttime conditions which you can download from HERE
Here's a tutorial on how to import/export XML config files for GCam
For NightSight you need steady hands as image processing is slower, but provides maximum quality. There's also a small annoyance with my config as NightSight suggestion doesn't work with BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+, but this issue will eventually be fixed.
Thanks so much @vlachorumsapiens
vlachorumsapiens said:
I've tested the latest xtrme GCam build and I'm very pleased to see Pixel AWB has finally been fixed. We are getting very close to a true Google Camera performance on the Mi 9 and Redmi Note 7 Pro. File size is also correct and image quality is closer to MIUI stock camera (exposure/highlight conservation is still better on stock camera though).
You can download the latest GCam build developed by xtrme from HERE
After trying various settings I've managed to find the best configuration which provides amazing image quality, with great detail, sharpness, color reproduction, noise control, exposure and dynamic range. There's one single XML config file suitable for both daytime and nighttime conditions which you can download from HERE
Here's a tutorial on how to import/export XML config files for GCam
After importing config file, go to Settings > Advanced > Noise Reduction > Untick & Tick again "Activate" toggles (sub-menu toggles also) in first three lenses. This procedure has to be done or else noise reduction settings won't be in effect.
For NightSight you need steady hands as image processing is slower, but provides maximum quality. There's also a small annoyance with my config as NightSight suggestion doesn't work with BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+, but this issue will eventually be fixed.
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For some reasons, the latest GCam from xtreme is not working good for me. Even after using your config files, colors are still not realistic. I am using Arnova's latest and it is working great right out of the box.
AbhiAbhiBisht said:
For some reasons, the latest GCam from xtreme is not working good for me. Even after using your config files, colors are still not realistic. I am using Arnova's latest and it is working great right out of the box.
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Not sure why it's not working well for you. Which version are you using from Arnova? Is it the latest 2.0 version?
[Updated XML download link for xtrme GCam]
> disabled noise reduction settings completely (BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+ module does enough noise reduction on its own)
> decreased HDR+ frames to 7
> set correction NightSight to "Off"
The result is faster image processing, reduced time for capturing photos with NightSight, increased details and sharpness with less chances to end up with blurry photos.
vlachorumsapiens said:
Not sure why it's not working well for you. Which version are you using from Arnova? Is it the latest 2.0 version?
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Yes. Beta 5.
AbhiAbhiBisht said:
Yes. Beta 5.
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Beta5 is xtrme's version. I was inquiring about Arnova's version.
vlachorumsapiens said:
Beta5 is xtrme's version. I was inquiring about Arnova's version.
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I am sorry. This one.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.5.190418.1850.apk
AbhiAbhiBisht said:
I am sorry. This one.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.5.190418.1850.apk
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I've tried Arnova's version and it's actually very similar with xtrme's version. Color reproduction is pretty much the same when using certain libraries like "Default from Google" or "CSeUs", in combination with BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+ and Pixel 3 XL for base settings. However what Arnova's GCam lacks is a special library called Xlib v2.2s which provides far better details than any other library, with much better exposure in the shadows. I've tried many different builds with many different settings, but none can come close to this one. NightSight is absolutely amazing, but image processing is slower than on Arnova's GCam because it needs more time to capture more light and apply the adequate post-processing. But the trade-off is worth it. Slower processing and maximum quality is better than faster processing and lower quality. It should come as no surprise since xtrme's version is the only build specifically tailored for the Mi 9 which has the exact same main camera sensor as the Redmi Note 7 Pro. I just don't understand why it's not working well for you. But otherwise Arnova's version can take decent photos nonetheless. I think it's a bit better than the versions modded by bulkin043 and BSG when it comes to color reproduction and NightSight.
vlachorumsapiens said:
I've tried Arnova's version and it's actually very similar with xtrme's version. Color reproduction is pretty much the same when using certain libraries like "Default from Google" or "CSeUs", in combination with BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+ and Pixel 3 XL for base settings. However what Arnova's GCam lacks is a special library called Xlib v2.2s which provides far better details than any other library, with much better exposure in the shadows. I've tried many different builds with many different settings, but none can come close to this one. NightSight is absolutely amazing, but image processing is slower than on Arnova's GCam because it needs more time to capture more light and apply the adequate post-processing. But the trade-off is worth it. Slower processing and maximum quality is better than faster processing and lower quality. It should come as no surprise since xtrme's version is the only build specifically tailored for the Mi 9 which has the exact same main camera sensor as the Redmi Note 7 Pro. I just don't understand why it's not working well for you. But otherwise Arnova's version can take decent photos nonetheless. I think it's a bit better than the versions modded by bulkin043 and BSG when it comes to color reproduction and NightSight.
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I've again tried xtreme's version of GCam and it's working fine now. But there is one issue that the phone lags extensively after taking a photo until it processes.
AbhiAbhiBisht said:
I've again tried xtreme's version of GCam and it's working fine now. But there is one issue that the phone lags extensively after taking a photo until it processes.
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Yes. That's the downside of this version of GCam. Image processing is slower than on other versions, but image quality is the best.
I don't find in camera portraits settings any option for stage lighting. Can anyone help me to find a way for this? I saw in Honor 10 and many Huawei phones camera settings this option.
Thanks for helping me.
Same here. I would like to know the same too.
Same here. Just got the Honor 20 pro but I miss such features from the honor 10. The different stages lighting, the 3d panorama and 3d pictures are totally gone. The ability to have on by default the "live pictures" as well
Hello I just separated from my redmi note 8 to move to Realme 5 pro.
Super smartphone but I still regret Miui.
Realme's system is too messy and difficult to navigate with all the parameters. For example management. Performance and quite complex to assess and duplicates with the configuration of energy saving.
Another little problem that concerns animations because they cause a lot of slowing down in the opening and closing of applications as with the Google widget which takes time to launch.
As a result the redmi note 8 is much more fluid and faster in navigation However its processor is less efficient.
I still found a solution to troubleshoot by disabling animations in the develop mode but strangely after a while the launcher resets the default settings and animations come back.
It’s not a performance problem, but A software optimization problem and I think that Color OS does not help .
Otherwise everything is perfect. The screen is better than the redmi note 8 especially in contrast, concern the camera I would say it is about the same thing but for the moment I have a preference for the xiaomi sensor, for example on gcam I find that the photo are more sharpness while on Realme there is a too smooth effect which is seen a lot in bokeh mod. (I specify that I used the same two version of gcam 7.0 for the comparison even if the developer is necessarily different)
Once again probably a question of optimization.
Finally I love vooc 3.0
Komate Guigui said:
Hello I just separated from my redmi note 8 to move to Realme 5 pro.
Super smartphone but I still regret Miui.
Realme's system is too messy and difficult to navigate with all the parameters. For example management. Performance and quite complex to assess and duplicates with the configuration of energy saving.
Another little problem that concerns animations because they cause a lot of slowing down in the opening and closing of applications as with the Google widget which takes time to launch.
As a result the redmi note 8 is much more fluid and faster in navigation However its processor is less efficient.
I still found a solution to troubleshoot by disabling animations in the develop mode but strangely after a while the launcher resets the default settings and animations come back.
It’s not a performance problem, but A software optimization problem and I think that Color OS does not help .
Otherwise everything is perfect. The screen is better than the redmi note 8 especially in contrast, concern the camera I would say it is about the same thing but for the moment I have a preference for the xiaomi sensor, for example on gcam I find that the photo are more sharpness while on Realme there is a too smooth effect which is seen a lot in bokeh mod. (I specify that I used the same two version of gcam 7.0 for the comparison even if the developer is necessarily different)
Once again probably a question of optimization.
Finally I love vooc 3.0
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you are right, I have the same problems but the most important one is the very bad ram management even if there is free ram, the system is aggressive in killing the background apps.
if I have just two chrome tabs opened and left the phone for 2 minutes when I try to open the tabs, I found it reloading.
hello and thank you for your answer.
Really a shame for the software management of the smartphone. He possesses a snapdragon 712 !!! In use I have the impression that it could very well be a 660 or even 625.
On the other hand the positive is the management battery because I find that in autonomy it is really better than the redmi note 8.
I also found a problem with optimizing the display area for the keyboard. The bottom part left a gap and did not marry the bottom screen.
Attached is a screenshot
I'm putting the screen print here because I didn't manage to do it on my previous post
Hi I have a Vivo x70 pro + and would like to change the Global Search provider in the settings.
It only allows me to use Baidu and Sogou. I preffer Google.
OriginOS PD2145_A_1.6.44
Tks,
Hey i have the Same, you cant Change it. Its the Bad vivo Firmware. All system Applikation ist in Chinese language, Theme Store too i cant See which Theme is realy free. This Phone ist my worst Phone ever...
My S21 ultra was a rearly flagship. I live in germany so i cant Work rearly with all Apps. Equalizer settings only See in Chinese i music App .. wtf ist that.!
The next is Bad Microphone Quality, WhatsApp notifications comes around 1,5 days Later.... Shell ADB was disabled by Permission nur there is No rearly effect.
Camera With Zeiss Mode is making only 12,5 MP. (Zeiss Mode is good nur AI Mode top many Colour in Picture!
When i See there on my Razer Blade 4K Screen there in See the Pixels and Software issues of the camera processing.
Display its 10 Bit but to cold LPT Amoled colours.
Only Happy with the tws 2 in ears from the 512gb Version there are great.
I worked fine with my s7+ Tab from Samsung Great audio Quality
I gave up.... I does not works for me...
Hello
I'm having a problem with my new s23 plus that is the camera isn't sharp when taking pictures of text in an a4 document and text in the center looks sharp while the other locks shakey and not sharp at all
also when using the camera inside the WhatsApp application the camera quality is very very poor
i also tries to install gcam for the s23 plus but non of them worked all the versions i tried crashed immediately
Compared to my previous iPhone 11 pro the text was very clear and sharp using the normal camera and the WhatsApp camera
I think this has to do with the size of the sensor. I have the same problem. I try to take the picture as much horizonally aligned with the document (until I have that dot centered).
I also noticed the problem on Snapchat, where when I take a pic with the rear camera it will actually take the preview from like the previous second or two. If someone could confirm this it would be nice...
Search for s23 bananagate!
Malek Nairoukh said:
Hello
I'm having a problem with my new s23 plus that is the camera isn't sharp when taking pictures of text in an a4 document and text in the center looks sharp while the other locks shakey and not sharp at all
also when using the camera inside the WhatsApp application the camera quality is very very poor
i also tries to install gcam for the s23 plus but non of them worked all the versions i tried crashed immediately
Compared to my previous iPhone 11 pro the text was very clear and sharp using the normal camera and the WhatsApp camera
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Does your S23 have camera issues? Blurred image? Bananagate? Other problems?
I'm opening this topic to get this information to all S23/S23+ users. We have a serious problem with the camera and Samsung has come to say that it is a feature and so far Samsung has been washing its hands and not pronouncing itself, not even...
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