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[Q&A] Camera Mods and Ports on OxygenOS

For example, "ColorOS Camera for CM11s", "Another ColorOS Camera Port", and "CameraNext Modded."
The developers for these camera ports and mods are explicit about what they do and don't support.
None of them currently support OxygenOS. This bears repeating--"None of them currently support OxygenOS."
It is counter-productive and messy for users of OxygenOS to keep posting in the developer's threads about how their camera ports fall short of the expectations of those who are trying to plug the cameras into rom's for which they were not made.
Please come here and help each other, or be quiet, and leave the dev's alone.
If and when there is support for a camera on OxygenOS, the news will travel like lightning.
I have so far run some superficial tests with "ColorOS Camera for CM11s", and here are the results..., so you can know what to expect should you install it on OxygenOS.
You may add your observations to this thread as you wish.
So here's a list of what did and didn't work in OxygenOS.
What worked:
Normal worked just fine--all I did was leave settings on auto and pressed the shutter.
Burst worked, however each burst photo is only about 1/3 size of Normal photo in megabytes--this might be by design.
GIF worked.
Picture Plus worked.
Beautify worked.
HDR worked.
Colorful Filter worked.
Double Exposure worked.
What didn't work:
HDPicture did NOT work--it took only Normal sized shots at 13mp.
Super Macro did NOT work--it snapped a photo that turned out to be some sort of thumbnail.
Colorful Night snapped a photo, but terribly out of focus--tried several times..
Slow Shutter did NOT work.
Professional worked, but NOT using the timed shutter. I didn't try all the settings out.
RAW showed me the jpg, but I could not find the dng in OxygenOS native file manager app (Files), nor see it in Android Quickpic or in Windows.
Been testing out CameraNext Modded.
HDR worked.
Normal worked.
Macro worked however became difficult to focus when very close to subject, as I've not yet learned the proper place on the screen to tap to offset the parallax.
Variable shutter did not work.
That's as far as I got
Also, in the Normal settings, the only resolution options were 13mp and 10mp--don't remember if that's intentional.
COS12S CameraNext On OxygenOS:
Normal works, focus-Macro works.
Panorama makes a very tiny file, about 500kb.
Slo-mo 1080 @60fps worked. Grainy, but worked.
It might have been the medium light which was fine for 1080, or maybe that's just what happens.
No Slow Shutter available in Scene modes.
ColorOS Camera for CM11s/COS12 on OxygenOS
Video: 4K and 4K DCI recorded at 1920 x 1090. Slo-mo at 1280 x 738, and HDR at 1920 x 1090.
Thank you.

Darn I used HD more all the time.... hope they update it..i doubt it though...

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Darn I used HD more all the time.... hope they update it..i doubt it though...
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Ya, me too. Give it time.
P.S.--you are welcome to post your experiences with the different cameras here and help fill in the blanks.

10mp (16:9) doesn't work
1) I normally prefer taking pictures in wide resolution. I guess oxygenOs has removed the support for wide resolution at higher mp.
The setting 10mp (16:9) in the camera setting for Colour OS app doesn't take pictures in 10mp, but in a very small resolution. Only the 2mp (16:9) and 0.9 mp (16:9) settings work.
2) Beautify doesn't work on my phone.
Seriously hope someone fixes this.
Thanks

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shekhar2989 said:
1) I normally prefer taking pictures in wide resolution. I guess oxygenOs has removed the support for wide resolution at higher mp.
The setting 10mp (16:9) in the camera setting for Colour OS app doesn't take pictures in 10mp, but in a very small resolution. Only the 2mp (16:9) and 0.9 mp (16:9) settings work.
2) Beautify doesn't work on my phone.
Seriously hope someone fixes this.
Thanks
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Go System->Apps->the ColorOS camera app (might be called "Camera") and clear data.
Likewise for the plugins.
Try Beautify again.

ChronoSnap
Just now tested ChronoSnap on OxygenOS. Indeed, as the developer states, it seems to be a very simple and intuitive timelapse camera.
On OxygenOS though, it snaps only thumbnails.

@Android-Andi
This is information about SultanXDA's ROM regarding the camera.
SultanXDA ROM thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/onep...-12-1-t3120259
From the other thread I've learned to NOT flash another camera HAL, that ColorOS Camera has mirrored preview with selfies, and that ColorOS Camera will not show the 1080 selfie option.
Mirrored preview ColorOS Camera:
"sultanxda--Not a real bug. This is an issue with the ColorOS camera, not my HAL. The ColorOS cam was designed to be used by the CM/ColorOS camera libraries, and it's not a part of the actual ROM (it's an outside closed-source app), so I will make absolutely no effort to try and fix it."
1080 front camera ColorOS Camera:
"CameraNext and all other camera apps have the option, but ColorOS doesn't. Have you tried scrolling up in the video size list?"
Also, someone reported a bug switching from camera to pano or sphere:
"macimeister--Photosphere and Panorama mode in google camera app does not work. It is expected to improve this?
sultanxda--Just tested it, and this bug only happens when switching directly from camcorder mode to photosphere. Switching from camera mode to photosphere is fine.
There seem to be other bugs with Google Camera as well. I'll look into fixing them."
Since sultanxda states that many of the ColorOS camera features are closed-source, I gotta figure that for the most part, ColorOS and Another ColorOS will not be fully implemented.
Otherwise, seems to be fine camera-wise.

A Guide for Better Photography [How to use manual mode][camera api2 pros]

It is boring to always use the auto mode in camera so let's try the manual mode and have greater quality pictures, which is better than auto mode.
What is manual mode ?
Manual mode is one of the main settings on your camera, and it lets you manually control shutter speed, white balance, manual focus, and ISO in most. These three settings work together to control the how bright or dark your photo is (known as exposure), as well as change the overall look of the image.
What is ISO ?
In photography ISO measures the sensitivity of the image sensor. The same principles apply as in film photography – the lower the number the less sensitive your camera is to light and the finer the grain. Higher ISO settings are generally used in darker situations to get faster shutter speeds.
What is Shutter Speed ?
In photography, shutter speed or exposure time is the length of time when the film or digital sensor inside the camera is exposed to light, also when a camera's shutter is open when taking a photograph. The amount of light that reaches the film or image sensor is proportional to the exposure time.
What is White balancing ?
White balancing is a process in which a camera will attempt to detect the type of white light largely visible in different environments. This is typically utilized to account for different light sources (fluorescent, incandescent, etc.), as well as different weather types and times of day (overcast, sunny, sunset, etc.). White balance generally focuses on collecting the proper temperature of white light in a scene, which ranges from cold (blue-tinted) to warm (orange or gold-tinted).
This is one setting that is often best left on automatic settings, unless the viewfinder suggests that the automatic white balance is obviously wrong. Of note, RAW images will have to be manually white balanced in post-processing, as RAW shooting will not modify the white balance in-camera.
What is Manual Focus ?
Manual focus controls are a more recent and much-appreciated addition to the control suite of manual smartphone photographers. Most camera apps features a simple and intuitive circular slider which can be used to accurately set focus manually in lieu of the jumpier and imperfect auto-focus, something which is often exaggerated when trying to take photos of close subjects. If you want to take a closer pic of something very near try macro focus.
What is Manual exposure ?
manual exposure is a small supplement to ISO and shutter speed settings, and it is one of the rarer manual settings one will find in smartphone camera applications. If a combination of shutter speed and ISO produce an unsatisfying image, manual exposure is often offered as a way of tweaking the brightness of an image in-camera. It can quite easily be replaced by simply modifying brightness after taking the photo, but it can sometimes be more efficient to get the image right the first time.
What do we have in our Lenovo P2 :
I had Camera api2 activated and snap camera hdr+ and oneplus 5 camera apps.
Shutter speed
Minimum 0.68s maximum 1/96423s
ISO
Minimum 100 Maximum 19200
Verdict approximate values
In low light condition
Higher ISO [ 500 ~ 19200 aprx] + Higher shutter speed [0.68 ~ 1/200 aprx]
In heavy light condition
Lower ISO [below 500 aprx] + Lower shutter speed [1/200s ~ 1/96423s aprx]
Camera Api2 advantages
Raw image capture support
In depth manual mode control
Enable camera api2
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-p2/themes/flashable-zip-activating-camera-api2-t3724207
Which app is best for manual mode?
? Snap camera HDR
https://www.google.co.in/search?q=Snap+camera+HDR+paid+apk&gws_rd=cr&dcr=0&ei=bXs-WuDaI4HEvQSYyLWQDQ [Google search result page, Cuz many getting confused about this app]
? Oneplus 5 camera
Download link https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-p2/themes/stable-oneplus-5-camera-t3709983
? Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC
? Camera FV 5

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I can't use the RAW format, the scrren get mad and the camera crash, am i the only one with this problem?

Liacon said:
I can't use the RAW format, the scrren get mad and the camera crash, am i the only one with this problem?
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Screenshot

It's like this with all the camera apps that have avaible the raw format
At first I was thinking that the problem it's present because I usa a micro sd, but the image gets mad even without it.
I'm on the last lineage build by Higway Star

Liacon said:
It's like this with all the camera apps that have avaible the raw format
At first I was thinking that the problem it's present because I usa a micro sd, but the image gets mad even without it.
I'm on the last lineage build by Higway Star
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Only the bug in camera driver can make mess like this.

Wonder Wicked Witch said:
Only the bug in camera driver can make mess like this.
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So it's a rom's related problem?

Liacon said:
So it's a rom's related problem?
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Same issue on stock s244, with every app.
Also, I've seen many others

Liacon said:
So it's a rom's related problem?
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icsdia said:
Same issue on stock s244, with every app.
Also, I've seen many others
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Maybe due to changing roms in mobiles the camera driver can get into buggy, not confirmed yet.
If you want Camera with Raw capture try "snap camera HDR" with force HAL1 enabled in-app setting.
If you looking for completely manual configuration try camera api2 ON in-app setting.
[camera api2 HAL3 vs HAL1 screenshots]

I can't find force hal1, sucks.
At least the manual controls it's a very sweet thing

Liacon said:
I can't find force hal1, sucks.
At least the manual controls it's a very sweet thing
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Did you check it out properly? It is in-built in app itself.

Wonder Wicked Witch said:
Did you check it out properly? It is in-built in app itself.
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I have check the same option that you show in your screen shot, but maybe it's because I have the trial version

Liacon said:
I can't use the RAW format, the scrren get mad and the camera crash, am i the only one with this problem?
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Same problem here.

Liacon said:
I have check the same option that you show in your screen shot, but maybe it's because I have the trial version
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Maybe you can get it for free if you Google it.

YoYoRishi said:
Same problem here.
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With camera api2 raw fails as it is not supported in P2 right now. But without camera api2 or with Hal1 enabled you can capture raw image in DNG format.

[CAMERA][APK] OnePlus Camera with 10.or G watermark

Download Links
Oneplus Camera With 10.or G Watermark.apk
How to enable watermark?
Open app
Swipe from the bottom
Tap the settings/gear icon from the upper right side
Tap Watermark Settings
Enable watermark
[Optional] Enable name then put any text on the space below
You now have a camera app than generates watermarks automatically!
WATERMARK FORMAT
-10.or G
-subtext is fully user customizable
REQUIREMENTS
-Android Nougat 7.0 and up only
-NO ROOT NEEDED

60 fps video
The video taken in 10 or G in 60 fps doesn't play after 2 seconds..The video stops at a particular second but the audio keeps playing..

One Plus
Make it new version port for 10 or e.

here is a version of the gcam app that works on tenor g, no root no camera2api nothing required. tested working 99% hdr+ doesnt seem to be working, and for video to work the resolution has to be set to 720p
http://www57.zippyshare.com/v/nJcD4q2q/file.html

Some Camera Apps That Work On 10.or G
No 5. Camera51 - a smarter camera 1.1.6
Camera51 automatically detects and analyzes faces, scenes, objects and lines and guides you to the perfect frame in every click.
Camera51 invites you to start taking photos like a professional. It utilizes photography principles used by professional photographers and artists and applies this vast knowledge base in a fun and intuitive interface.
All you have to do is place the smartphone icon in the "Aim-Box" and BAM! you've got yourself a photo that looks like a million bucks.
Features:• Auto framing / auto composition technology: Identifies and automatically selects the main objects and lines of the photo to determine real time framing guidance.
• Auto selfie​: Don’t go crazy, snap the ultimate selfie, automatically, whether by yourself or in a group without stretching your fingers and reaching to push the button.
• Manual object selection: Users have the option to manually select an object by just tapping the screen, to determine framing guidance, focus, and exposure.
• Multi object selection: Allows users to select up to three different objects of interest per photo.
• Peripheral object alert: Enables the app to notify you of prominent objects that may interfere with your frame boundaries.​
No 4. Nokia Camera 86.9.1130.51 Mostly Buggy but the slo mo video works great, this would be the only reason to use it
Description
• Easy to use camera interface allows you to focus on the moment.
• Switch between key camera modes i.e. Photo, Video, Live Bokeh, Slow motion, Time-lapse, Panorama modes with one touch.
• Fully integrated Google Lens answers questions about the world around you in real time like overlaying information about objects right in the viewfinder or you are able to copy-paste text from the real world to your phone.
• Google Motion lets you capture exciting short videos and transforms them into beautiful cinemographs.
• Our Pro camera mode gives you the ultimate level of control over your photo – have fun experimenting and creating unique compositions.
• Dual-Sight photos and videos use the front and rear cameras simultaneously, allowing you to capture both the action and your reaction in a split-screen photo or video. And now, with ‘You Decide’, you can control which camera takes the first shot, freeze it, then set up and capture the second half in your own time. Plus with the ‘Infinitely Adjust’ feature you can adjust the proportion when taking Dual-Sight photos or videos, letting you decide whether to show more from your front or rear camera.”
• Use all of these features and live stream to Facebook or YouTube with a single touch – all from within the app.​
No 3. HedgeCam 2: Advanced Camera Can Record 4K Timelapse Video
* Flexible photo and video settings.
* Support for focus modes, scene modes, color effects, white balance, ISO and exposure compensation.
* Customizable user interface.
* Advanced selfie mode. Start shooting by timer, face recognition, or voice commands.
*Control by hardware keys. Separate settings for each key.
* Display the angle of the device.
* Face detection support.
* Automatic image alignment based on accelerometer data. Now your photos will never be overwhelmed by the horizon.
* Support of exposure bracket.
* HDR (High Dynamic Range) and DRO (Dynamic Range Optimization) photo modes.
* Flexible settings of sounds: the ability to turn off the sound of the shutter, select the sound of the shutter (not supported by all devices), adjust the volume of sounds.
* Location of the interface for the right-hander or the left-hander.
* Widgets that allow you to take a single click to take a photo or start recording a video.
* Support for Camera2 API: manual focus distance; manual ISO; manual exposure time; manual white balance temperature; * RAW (DNG) files support.
* Focus bracketing mode.​
No 2. OnePlus Camera 2.5.34
No 1. Google Camera 4.1.006.135988111
Never miss a moment with Google Camera, and take fantastic pictures using features such as HDR+ and Smartburst.
Features
• HDR+ - Take pictures using HDR+ to capture fantastic photos, especially in low-light or backlit scenes.
• Video Stabilization - Capture exceptionally smooth videos even if your hands shake.
• Smartburst - Hold down the shutter button to automatically capture a stream of photos and make moving GIFs.
• Photo sphere - Create immersive spherical photos.
• Lens Blur - Add elegant background blur (bokeh) to close-up pictures.
• Slow Motion - Capture action in epic slow motion video (up to 240fps on some supported devices).​

Video stabilization on Lenovo P2

Everything I am going to mention in this post is based on HAL3 and EIS enabled P2 on Oreo roms with the two patches from Astridxx and Highwaystar enabled.
Firstly, some of the Camera apps with manual control:
1. AZ camera
2. One plus camera
3. Footej camera
4. Freedcam
5. Manual camera
6. Open camera
7. Proshot
8. Snap camera
9. HedgeCam 2.2
10. Moment pro cam
11. DSLR camera
12. Camera FV5
13, Bacon camera
and more...
Camera apps with built-in stabilization (or otherwise build prop edit)
1. Paranoid camera (built-in stabilization - works great)
2. AZ camera
3. Footej camera
4. Snap camera
5. Freedcam
6. Update- Quality camera. Link in post 2.
Now regarding my topic:
Everyone knows that by adding a line in build prop enables video stabilization on supported ROMs and camera modules. persist.camera.eis.enable=1 (don't use EIS capital )
But in P2 most camera apps video preview will give you a green screen, yet snapit, motocam, etc, will work but we will get choppy videos with only a bit of stabilization.
NOTE: Gcam ports / Footej camera and almost all other camera apps's 1080p, 720p, 480... video recording will not work after enabling EIS. Only 4 K video works (not much stabilization).
In my research I found out that these camera apps's video preview size is the reason for the green screen.
Solution: Changing the camera "video preview size" to 960p (1280x960).
In the above-mentioned camera apps only Snapcamera has the option to change video preview size. So you can use snapcamera to record stabilized videos till 1440x1080 resolution.
After enabling eis in build.prop you will see an additional tab in snapcamera settings video tab called as "stabilization" (I feel it is auto enabled even if you select it or not).
Selected video resolutions as - 1440x1080, 1280x960, 640x480 , 320x240 - works in Freedcam / Snap camera / AZ camera / Open camera. You can record nice stabilized videos.
Recommended: Freedcam, Snap camera, AZ camera.
Note: Only those camera apps which have the above-mentioned video resolutions will work.
Miscellaneous info:
1. For dark video issue with your current cam app, you can use HTC camera app, the videos are bright enough.
2. May or may not work- for better camera picture quality
Open media_profiles.xml found in system-etc folder
<ImageEncoding quality="100" />
<ImageEncoding quality="100" />
<ImageEncoding quality="100" />
<ImageDecoding memCap="80000000" />
Thank you for reading and please hit the thanks button if I helped.

Another camera app with built-in video stabilization (EIS should be enabled in build prop).
App Name: Quality camera.
Info: No manual controls but I personally feel the picture and video quality is amazing with much reduced noise. Recorded videos are stabilized and are not that dark.
NOTE:
1. You need to disable navigation bar or use expanded desktop from your settings (put the tab in pull down menu) to select camera settings and selecting picture and video modes.
2. You need to select in camera settings photo tab (second tab), change preview size to 1.2M pixels (1280 x 960) or 1.5M pixels (1440 x 1080) otherwise, enabling EIS will give you green screen error.
3. Force close app and restart again.
You will be able to record stabilized videos at 480p, 720p, 960p, 1440 x 1080 (4:3 aspect ratio).
1080p video recording does not work (green screen).
LINK: https://apkpure.com/quality-camera/com.tafayor.qualitycamera

New Nokia camera app with pro mode. Almost all functions working. Check out the link.
https://www.xda-developers.com/nokia-camera-port-3d-personas-animojis/amp/

Hi all,
I want to bring to your attention another pro camera working fine on our P2. Asus pixelmaster.
Link:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/zenui...30-3_180920_2m-android-apk-download/download/

Google camera 6.1 working in oreo.
Link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77915456&postcount=3972

Thank you and bye-bye P2. I moved on to Realme 5 Pro.

Google Camera (Arnova8G2's mod) 6.1

Never miss a moment with Google Camera, and take fantastic pictures using features such as Portrait and Night Sight.
Features
• HDR+ - Take pictures using HDR+ to capture fantastic photos, especially in low-light or backlit scenes.
• Night Sight - You’ll never want to use your flash again. Night Sight brings out all the best details and colors that get lost in the dark.
• Super Res Zoom - Super Res Zoom keeps your pictures sharp when you zoom in—without the blur.
• Top Shot - Pick the perfect moment with Top Shot. Automatically recommends the best pics, where no one is blinking and everything looks just right.
• Portrait - Add elegant background blur (bokeh) to pictures. Google Photos can also make the subject of your photo pop by leaving them in color, while changing the background to black and white.
• Google Lens Suggestions - Just point your camera at contact info, URLs, and barcodes, and it’ll automatically suggest things to do like calling the number, or sending an email.
• Playground - Have fun mixing the real world with the virtual through AR stickers and effects!
Requirements - The latest version of Google Camera only works on Pixel phones on Android 9.0.0 and above. Some features are not available on all devices.
Permissions
• Camera: Required in order to capture pictures and videos.
• Microphone: Required in order to record audio with every video.
• Storage: Required in order to save picture and videos.
• Location: Required if you would like to record location information with your pictures and videos.

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