Default Camera App - OneUI 3.0 - Android 11 - General Questions and Answers

Recently I have updated my Samsung Galaxy A70 from OneUI 2.5 to the latest update OneUI 3.0 based on Android 11.
The most common usage I do on my phone is recording lectures in my university using the Samsung Notes app. While the lecturer is talking, i use the attachment button "camera" to take a photo of the powerpoint slide and add it to the notes at the same time i am recording the lesson so I can find the timestamp later.
I cannot record the audio and open the camera at the same time. When the camera app opens, the recording stops. But when I open another camera app (not the preinstalled Samsung Camera app) then the recording doesn't stop.
This is why I have installed and made default application for camera a third-party camera app, the GCam port for my phone.
Everything worked fine until the update.
Apparently based on the following post, in Android 11, I cannot choose a default camera app.
How Do We Set the Default Camera App in Android 11?
In Android 11 Beta 3, Google is blocking the ability for third-party camera apps to handle photo/video requests on behalf of other apps. Interested developers can read the release notes for the rat...
android.stackexchange.com
-Is there any way to fix this?
-Maybe Remove the preinstalled camera app and add GCam in its place?
-Any other program that takes camera photos and records at the same time with a Notes Replay feature (similar to Notability? Samsung Notes has this feature)?
-Any way to set the default camera app?

Anyone any ideas?
My workaround is to open the 3rd party GCam app and take a photo..this way the recording doesn't stop.
Then go back to Samsung Notes app and insert the image that I just took.
But it is very non-productive and slow.

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How do I use my phone camera to more complex applications?

I have a HTC 3600 and I want to do use complex applications:
1) How can I activate the camera in a video recording device and work on other applications while it camera? Right now, I go to another application the camera stops the camera saves the file alone.
2) I want to conduct video calls using one software: Skype / ICQ / Messenger with the camera inside. How is it possible?
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Launch Android Camera in Video Mode

Hey there,
Just wondering how to launch the Android camera in Video mode by default?
I have the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and will likely end up using a third-party camera app once I get it working right. With that said, I'm wondering how I can launch the camera app in video mode automatically? I have shortcuts on the homepage and would like one for the camera app and one for quick video recording.
Is there a way to do this? I hate the fact that the camera app is now one main application and that the video is not separate anymore. Is there a quick workaround to this?
Thanks,
--mike

Phone Camera Remote for Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo

Hello, I would like to introduce you my Phone Camera Remote app for Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo.
This app allowes to control phone camera from Gear 2 smartwatch.
Phone Camera Remote features:
-live preview from phone camera (very fast refresh rate)
-preview is auto rotated to keep aspect ratio
-take photos remotely
-switch between available flash modes
-switch between available focus modes
-switch between rear and front camera
-turn on/off phone camera
-last taken photo thumbnail
-last recent photos gallery
-shutter sound control
-camera preview runs even when phone is locked (spy mode)
more features will be added in next versions.
At the moment app is in approval process and will be awailable in the Samsung Apps store in Gear Manager
You can look at demo video to see how app's features work: youtube.com/watch?v=3tOm1f7dhoY
Feel free to ask questions or make suggestions what to add in next versions.
tdileo said:
Hello, I would like to introduce you my Phone Camera Remote app for Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo.
This app allowes to control phone camera from Gear 2 smartwatch.
Phone Camera Remote features:
-live preview from phone camera (very fast refresh rate)
-preview is auto rotated to keep aspect ratio
-take photos remotely
-switch between available flash modes
-switch between available focus modes
-switch between rear and front camera
-turn on/off phone camera
-last taken photo thumbnail
-last recent photos gallery
-shutter sound control
-camera preview runs even when phone is locked (spy mode)
more features will be added in next versions.
At the moment app is in approval process and will be awailable in the Samsung Apps store in Gear Manager
It will be paid app, only $1 (price may vary slightly depending on way of purchase)
You can look at demo video to see how app's features work: youtube.com/watch?v=3tOm1f7dhoY
Feel free to ask questions or make suggestions what to add in next versions.
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Looks good, at the moment there are a few similar apps available, I have tried all of them, now the difference will be in the amount of features. I like that the refresh rate looks good (unlike some of the other apps available).
Last time I checked your app was not in Samsung Gear Apps store, but will give it a try once available. At the moment there are two apps that are my favorites, one that can record video and high resolution pictures, but the refresh is not that smooth, and the other is 'buttery smooth' but can only record pictures up to 1080p in resolution. Hopefully your app might become one of my favorites as well
Thank you for comment. My app takes pictures in highest resolution possible for chosen camera (rear or front). Video recordig feature will be added in next update, along with resolution choice feature. I will notify here, when app will pass certification and be available in Samsung Gear Apps store.
App is on sale
Phone Camera Remote app is now available in the Samsung Apps store in Gear Manager in Entertainment and Utilities categories.
Update
Phone Camera Remote app update was released with new cool features including video recording and advanced gallery with share and delete features.
Upcoming update
next update features:
-camera zoom
-picture/video resolution choice
-user preferences saving (resolution, shutter sound, flash mode, focus mode)
-new shutter sound mode: vibration
-flash torch mode removed
-torch mode activates while video recording if flash mode "on" is active
-faster gallery images loading
-image zoom in gallery
-experimental feature: take picture/video on wrist counterclockwise 90 degree fast rotate
youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN4_u-cDO6Q
Do it support Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE (SM-t705) phone with Gear 2?
McTao said:
Do it support Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE (SM-t705) phone with Gear 2?
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I selected all devices, that were available. If app is visible in samsung apps store in gear manager, then your device is supported.
tdileo said:
I selected all devices, that were available. If app is visible in samsung apps store in gear manager, then your device is supported.
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I cannot find the apps. I guess it doesn't support my phone then. SAD!
Update
Phone Camera Remote app v1.1 update was released.
Hi, is there the possibility To acti) turn on stabilization with Galaxy s5 from this app? Thanks
sommesepino said:
Hi, is there the possibility To acti) turn on stabilization with Galaxy s5 from this app? Thanks
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Hello,
Im planning to add more camera settings including image effects and stabilization in next updates.
Update
Phone Camera Remote app v1.2 update was released.
Changelog:
-customizable camera settings
-scene modes selection
-color effects selection
-gallery images group by date
Excellent app, but ...
.... the only thing that doesn't work for me is an actual view in zoom mode. The image on the gear 2 neo stays the same when camera zoomed in. The camera is zoomed and if I take a picture I get a zoomed image, but the display on the neo stays the same, making it impossible to set a frame for the picture when using zoom.
Otherwise, this is one very cool app.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini running stock O2 android 4.2.2 (with gear support)
Watch: Gear 2 Neo
Ill try to fix zoom issue. Never saw it while testing on s4.
tdileo said:
Ill try to fix zoom issue. Never saw it while testing on s4.
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That would be fantastic. Having used the app in several situations lately, it is already in the top two best uses for the Gear 2 Nano, along with the Music Player++ app.
If you can fix the zoom preview issue, it will be hands down the best app I have on the watch.
Thanks for all the hard work!
tdileo said:
Ill try to fix zoom issue. Never saw it while testing on s4.
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May I have some questions. What is the videobit of 1080P? Can I increase it or your app just read out it from media_profiles.xml? How is the jpg compression rate on your app? Will you add support for 4K recording for note3/note4/S5/Alpha?
Sorry for too many questions but I'm thinking to get a Gear2 just for this app before I buy it I want to know all things first.
TheEndHK said:
May I have some questions. What is the videobit of 1080P? Can I increase it or your app just read out it from media_profiles.xml? How is the jpg compression rate on your app? Will you add support for 4K recording for note3/note4/S5/Alpha?
Sorry for too many questions but I'm thinking to get a Gear2 just for this app before I buy it I want to know all things first.
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Hello,
app uses default videobit for all video resolutions. Jpg compression rate is 90. As for 4K, it will be available as experimental feature in next update (experimental, because 4K video is not fully supported by the standard Android API yet).
tdileo said:
Hello,
app uses default videobit for all video resolutions. Jpg compression rate is 90. As for 4K, it will be available as experimental feature in next update (experimental, because 4K video is not fully supported by the standard Android API yet).
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Thanks for fast reply, you are real quick. Because the default videobit is just around 20M on all Samsung phones and definitely not enough for 1080P. Can I increase it by modify the media_profiles.xml myself? or can you add support various bitrate selection for it?
Good news for 4K experimental feature, hope Android 5.0 will real support 4k.
TheEndHK said:
Thanks for fast reply, you are real quick. Because the default videobit is just around 20M on all Samsung phones and definitely not enough for 1080P. Can I increase it by modify the media_profiles.xml myself? or can you add support various bitrate selection for it?
Good news for 4K experimental feature, hope Android 5.0 will real support 4k.
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If android takes default value from media_profiles.xml, then modifying media_profiles.xml might help. As for manual bitrate setting, I will try if it is effective to change bitrate manually.

New Nokia Camera update for N7+

So, I just got an update for the Nokia Camera app through Google Play. It was a whooping 250MB!! So far I noticed it includes:
- All shooting modes (photo, pro photo, video, bokeh, slow and fast camera...) moved to a slide carousel in the bottom
- Front/back camera switch moved to bottom left (thank god!)
- Added a shortcut to google lens
- Option to take "movement" photos (like a short gif)
- Added a button with Snapchat-like masks
- Auto HDR is now inside the burger menu on the top left
So... I'm opening this thread so you can discuss!
Still don't get update. It is possible to backup camera app and post it here?
edit:
Ok, I found it. I must manualy search for Nokia Camera and then update app. Don't have it with others app that need update on my device.
Apparently the filters and masks sections updated itself over the internet and where I had just 3 masks, there's now also an animoji-like Chinese lion and several light sources filters
Cant find the app when I search in Playstore. Any links?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hmdglobal.camera2
I wonder how the image quality differs from the Google Pixel Camera port.
Probably a really dump question, but can't find the control for manual HDR anymore...
NahuelMS said:
Probably a really dump question, but can't find the control for manual HDR anymore...
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They removed the manual hdr. There's a auto hdr in the settings.
AssKiRK said:
They removed the manual hdr. There's a auto hdr in the settings.
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May I know if there is a way to manually set HDR permanently on?
After the update, the Google assistant commands work. Saying "take a selfie" the camera opens automatically with a 3-second countdown
Still forces EIS on 1080p (and lower) recording...
I wish they put an option to disable it.
They should also add 60fps recording for video in 1080 as the processor supports it
I kinda like the new options.
Is ridiculus to not have manual controls on the hdr, is like absurd, like a bad joke....
Front cam at low light is so washed out. It's like saturation set to -100. Wow, just wow.
Rubens95 said:
They should also add 60fps recording for video in 1080 as the processor supports it
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Se haven't lib for 1080/60...we cani only Hope that nokia release an unpdated camera lib
My stock camera app is different than Nokia Camera app. And for the Nokia Camera app Google Play says "This app is incompatible with your device"
Same here TA-1055 in UK. I have to admit that my Oreo is a restore from Pie Beta.
Well, just got a notification - update for stock camera app (Nokia Camera) and it is whole 247 MB Probably HMD had messed up with this app few weeks ago, then pulled it out of the store and now put it on hopefully a corrected version?
Every time I click a picture it gets in to a never ending processing photos loop and never saves the pictures properly. Even after rebooting the phone it gets back to the same loop.

Camera app that supports wide/tele/both selfie cams?

Does anybody know of a third party app that supports all the S10+'s cameras? I noticed that WhatsApp and VSCO support the wide camera to some extent: when switching between front and back, it will alternate between the normal and the wide camera. But obviously, that's not as elegant as the camera selection buttons in the Samsung app.
Alternatively, can I install the Samsung camera app when I flash another ROM?

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