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Using Google Camera and can't go bigger than 8 MP

Hi,
I apologize in advance if this has been discussed elsewhere, but I was wondering why, if I wanted to use the stock Google Camera application instead of the default it doesn't let me go higher than 8 MP when the camera is a 23 MP and is clearly it is selectable on the default app. BTW from everyones experience what are the best alternatives.
Thanks

Almendarez28 said:
Hi,
I apologize in advance if this has been discussed elsewhere, but I was wondering why, if I wanted to use the stock Google Camera application instead of the default it doesn't let me go higher than 8 MP when the camera is a 23 MP and is clearly it is selectable on the default app. BTW from everyones experience what are the best alternatives.
Thanks
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HTC Camera is dope, try it.
Also try Open Camera.

Sony intentionally limited the camera with 3rd party apps
You can shoot in 20mp but you lose camera2 which means Iso becomes emulated again
(as a customer i think this is stupid)
Sent from my Xperia Z5 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Yes, same with all camera apps, stock rom or not as far I have tried

How port miui camera (Mi5s Plus) to lineage os / aosp?

Its because I want the black and white feature and portrait mode.

samuk190 said:
Its because I want the black and white feature and portrait mode.
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As for portrait you should use google camera, which is way better in my opinion both in edge recognizing and quality (and it works for both front and back camera).
For B&W you can use Snapdragon camera (included in most roms), but i noticed it has some bugs with focusing, or FreeDCam, which should cycle and show B&W using the second camera (but it depends on the rom you're using).
As for MIUI camera you can get it to work on custom roms through some ports, but you'll get basic functionality and for sure no support for second camera. They're also old miui 9 versions, so they won't have portrait.
If you still want to try here are some versions to flash (remember to give all the permissions prior opening the app, otherwise it will say that it can't connect).
I still recommend to avoid using miui camera on this device, it is really bad with picture compression. Just use GCam for almost everything and you'll get awesome results, i even compared with my friends' mi 8 and the results are impressive.

danypava said:
As for portrait you should use google camera, which is way better in my opinion both in edge recognizing and quality (and it works for both front and back camera).
For B&W you can use Snapdragon camera (included in most roms), but i noticed it has some bugs with focusing, or FreeDCam, which should cycle and show B&W using the second camera (but it depends on the rom you're using).
As for MIUI camera you can get it to work on custom roms through some ports, but you'll get basic functionality and for sure no support for second camera. They're also old miui 9 versions, so they won't have portrait.
If you still want to try here are some versions to flash (remember to give all the permissions prior opening the app, otherwise it will say that it can't connect).
I still recommend to avoid using miui camera on this device, it is really bad with picture compression. Just use GCam for almost everything and you'll get awesome results, i even compared with my friends' mi 8 and the results are impressive.
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Thanks for your awesome answer, it helped me alot!

danypava said:
As for portrait you should use google camera, which is way better in my opinion both in edge recognizing and quality (and it works for both front and back camera).
For B&W you can use Snapdragon camera (included in most roms), but i noticed it has some bugs with focusing, or FreeDCam, which should cycle and show B&W using the second camera (but it depends on the rom you're using).
As for MIUI camera you can get it to work on custom roms through some ports, but you'll get basic functionality and for sure no support for second camera. They're also old miui 9 versions, so they won't have portrait.
If you still want to try here are some versions to flash (remember to give all the permissions prior opening the app, otherwise it will say that it can't connect).
I still recommend to avoid using miui camera on this device, it is really bad with picture compression. Just use GCam for almost everything and you'll get awesome results, i even compared with my friends' mi 8 and the results are impressive.
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Where I find B and W in FreeDCamera? didnt found yet

samuk190 said:
Where I find B and W in FreeDCamera? didnt found yet
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Assuming you are on oreo-based rom (i'm on syberia and this doesn't work), just open FreeDCam and try to switch camera. It should show front camera, and changing again camera should show up the B/W sensor. I can't say it works for sure, i used to do it on an old unofficial rom (AICP based off old los15 sources), and it may still work but i didn't do further testing.
I asked to syberias' dev if he could look into that, hopefully we'll have working B/W sensor for third party cameras other than buggy Snap
UPDATE: Got it working guys, made a new thread so that it will be pinned for others too

Google Camera for Android 10 - Q (Normal and Wide Camera)

Hello guys, I hope you're ok.
Here's a Google Camera that works on Motorola One Action.
With this camera version, you can use the Wide Camera, for photos and video (I'm serious).
It has some bugs with the 5mpx camera, but I guess it isn't important.
You'll see in the viewfinder aux2, aux1 and main, well, aux2 is action camera.
*Always TAP TO FOCUS, or the photos will not be taken.*
Steps:
1) Download and install the camera app
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1156/
2) Download the Magisk Module "AUX cameras enabler" and flash it and reboot (isn't it obvious?) (NECESSARY FOR TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE ACTION CAMERA)
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/p/aux-cameras-enabler-module/
3) Load the xml config that I upload. There are two, one for normal shot and the other for white and black (aren't the best settings but both works, that's what matters now)
Mirror (all files in one place)
https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1-2XGpNR4CIFzufGHEMJnhttJKdCsdaE0
Well, that's all, too much words for now, test it and if you have better settings or other tips/tricks, share it.
Have a good day and #staysafe

Doesn't Work without flashing?

Furieuxariel said:
Doesn't Work without flashing?
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Flashing what? The Magisk module? Yes, it works, but you'll not be able to use the action camera, but that's the purpose of the post, to provide an alternative to use the Action Camera.

Hello, after installing this module, I met error 01400001 in the stock camera. "One of the rear cameras is not working. Some modes are not available. Tap for help. Error code: 01400001". Basically, the application itself works on the front camera and the main one, but without a wide-angle camera. Magisk version 22.0.
Thanks in advance.

Question Which Google Camera port works best with the G Stylus 5G?

I plan on testing out the various Google Camera ports out there when I get this phone, but I was wondering which one anybody else had the most success with and whether there are any existing configs that should be used with it. Thanks in advance.

I'm using (MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1w_ENG), works great and is stable.
Tried many of the other 8.x camera ports but had trouble with green tint pictures.
Have not had time to mess around with configs yet, happy with default settings.
Download from here:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-suggested/

nsmithibo269 said:
I'm using (MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1w_ENG), works great and is stable.
Tried many of the other 8.x camera ports but had trouble with green tint pictures.
Have not had time to mess around with configs yet, happy with default settings.
Download from here:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-suggested/
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Thanks for this info..
Google camera mgc.8.1.101_a9....ENG. .
Working perfect on GSI android 12 pixel experience...

I was already fairly impressed with the stock moto camera quality (Moto G Stylus 5G 2021 / Android 12) but I installed Gcam and it's consistently taking better photos when comparing stock app vs gcam, even indoors.
Very nice and it was simple to install, using default settings so far, version is MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV2a_ENG
EDIT: Ok when testing further out focus outdoors it seems the stock app is a little better focused in the distance but so far that's the only negative i'm seeing. I'll have to mess with it, also not using any config files (yet).

You should try the Greatness 8.2 and I still think I get better results with the latest Butchercam. I think it's a GCam 7.x but I think it looks better.

Bumping thread, with some "new" info. I've had good luck using
SGCAM_8.8.224.10_STABLE_V8Fix_googlecamera.apk from the link below
Shamim: SGCAM_8.8.224.10_STABLE_V8Fix
Download SGCAM_8.8.224.10_STABLE_V8Fix by Shamim.
www.celsoazevedo.com
The settings I had to change to get it to work was turning on auto white balance (pics were green without it turned on), then I went to the advanced->ancillary camera settings to turn on the ID2 and ID4 cameras so the buttons would show on screen. Renamed ID2 to wide lens, and ID4 to Macro lens. I don't know if I used correct terms for names, the ID2 is the 0.5 camera and the ID4 is the flower icon camera from original camera. ID1, ID,3, ID5 options seems to crash app so I couldn't figure out which one goes to the physical 4th camera on back, so no clue how to access that particular camera plus I don't know what it's for.
Video and everything else appears to work without crashing. It does crash as I play with setting to get it to work better, but

Question Multi-functional camera app (Pro mode) for Pixel Pro 7 ?

Hi, the Pixel 7 Pro camera app skimps on functionality. Do you know
a Gcam modification (easy to install even for non-nerds)
another camera app
offering more?
Other camera apps perhaps can only address the P7P's main camera, but that would be at least something. A one-off payment for the app would be ok; not ok would be subscriptions and advertising.
The functions mentioned below aren't needed always, and some never need them or find them damaging. But other mobiles like Huawei or Samsung have a "Pro" mode – I like that, and an SLR like camera app would be great. (I want to keep the P7P and not get another phone.)
What I Miss in the P7P Camera App:​
manual ISO and shutter speed
manual focussing including enlarged preview
focus peaking (colour overlay in focussed area)
histogram when snapping
permanent light instead of flash (torchlight mode) (ideally permanent light with changeable brightness and colour)
HDR
flash should work when sliders for brightness/contrast have been used (it doesn't on the P7P)
flexible timer (like 5 snaps with 3 seconds interval, adjustable)
The free app Open Camera offerst most of those functions above incl. manual focus, permanent light, focus peaking. But that app is very confusing. Free app Cymera at least offers permanent light.
And they say that Gcam has an especially good image quality. I didn't test that yet. Anyway an enhanced Gcam would be interesting. I know I could snap RAW files, but I prefer JPGs out of the box, and good ones at that.
So, if you can recommend (or warn against) alternative camera apps for the P7P? Thanks!

Hope we can come up with some useful suggestions. I'm interested in this as well.

Open Camera does also offer manual shutter speed and iso control if you use the camera 2 api.

smorpaket said:
Open Camera does also offer manual shutter speed and iso control if you use the camera 2 api.
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Yes, as i wrote above, it offers almost all of my requirements. I just find it very confusing and i think it doesn't use the other cameras - it offers a zoom slider, but i think it's only digital zooming from the main cam.

Dunno if this is what you're looking for but I came across this BSG Mod recently.

vurtomatic said:
Dunno if this is what you're looking for but I came across this BSG Mod recently.
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Thanks!
I am not sure if even understand all of that. It seems i need to be in Telegram (groups) to read the proper information.

Hello, these two apps use all 3 rear cameras and offer more than the installed Gcam Standard:
Filmic Firstlight
ProShot
Both are paid apps, but there are free versions.
Free Filmic Firstlight takes only 8 MP pics, and i wonder about other differences (info is scarce or confusing). 3 cameras are used in free version. Supersmooth switching between manual/auto exposure and between manual/auto focussing, with zebras and peaking automatically displayed - better than any other app i've seen.
ProShot before paying gives you an "Evaluator" from which you can start a demo version. It seems quite clear that it uses all 3 cameras. Offers "torchlight mode" and manual shutter speed, IIRC.
Open Camera, as said before, uses only the main cam and is confusing. There is a slight variation of that app called Hedecam, perhaps a tad less confusing, but not a charm either. Great offers for various sizes and styles of histograms.

Henrik2000 said:
Hello, these two apps use all 3 rear cameras and offer more than the installed Gcam Standard:
Filmic Firstlight
ProShot
Both are paid apps, but there are free versions.
Free Filmic Firstlight takes only 8 MP pics, and i wonder about other differences (info is scarce or confusing). 3 cameras are used in free version. Supersmooth switching between manual/auto exposure and between manual/auto focussing, with zebras and peaking automatically displayed - better than any other app i've seen.
ProShot before paying gives you an "Evaluator" from which you can start a demo version. It seems quite clear that it uses all 3 cameras. Offers "torchlight mode" and manual shutter speed, IIRC.
Open Camera, as said before, uses only the main cam and is confusing. There is a slight variation of that app called Hedecam, perhaps a tad less confusing, but not a charm either. Great offers for various sizes and styles of histograms.
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Open Camera can use all of the three cams, I've tested it. You've just configured it wrong

Juar use bsg latest, changed the main setting to raven and it will work fine.

smorpaket said:
Open Camera can use all of the three cams, I've tested it. You've just configured it wrong 
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Could you please be so kind and share how you did that ?I tried to get it to work on my P7P but could not find the magic switch

s3axel said:
Could you please be so kind and share how you did that ?I tried to get it to work on my P7P but could not find the magic switch
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Would be very interested too.

s3axel said:
Could you please be so kind and share how you did that ?I tried to get it to work on my P7P but could not find the magic switch
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Henrik2000 said:
Hello, these two apps use all 3 rear cameras and offer more than the installed Gcam Standard:
Filmic Firstlight
ProShot
Both are paid apps, but there are free versions.
Free Filmic Firstlight takes only 8 MP pics, and i wonder about other differences (info is scarce or confusing). 3 cameras are used in free version. Supersmooth switching between manual/auto exposure and between manual/auto focussing, with zebras and peaking automatically displayed - better than any other app i've seen.
ProShot before paying gives you an "Evaluator" from which you can start a demo version. It seems quite clear that it uses all 3 cameras. Offers "torchlight mode" and manual shutter speed, IIRC.
Open Camera, as said before, uses only the main cam and is confusing. There is a slight variation of that app called Hedecam, perhaps a tad less confusing, but not a charm either. Great offers for various sizes and styles of histograms.
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I tried these and Filmic First light limits me to a maximum exposure time of 1 second, did you face any issue like that?