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This is not my work. I'm only providing links of others work, and hope someone can develop the app further for s8.
This is the version I found that has working front and back camera included tap to focus.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620768293
(Please click on the uploader "Kisakuku" for other apk's)
One Working Settings( there are several):
Modelixel 2xl
Config cam: Nexus 6 hdr+
Hdr+ parameter: High
Credit to these threads and the developers:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3655215
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3655215
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/themes/app-collection-camera-modded-t3591177
My findings: Great detail( good for portraits), preserves highlights, some more noise, pinkish/purple edges in very low light, some halo/rainbow effect in some pics, fast shutter (great for capturing movement out and indoor).
Update1. Portrait
Working Portrait mode for back camera only. In this version tap to focus i slow.
Tip for the full experience is installing this version with AppCloner app (change name to portrait) and have both versions installed at the same time. Use this version just for Portrait mode.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75118407&postcount=252
(settings: see added pics.)
Is the the latest version of Google cam or the old version of Google cam?
Yes, One of the latest working cam on s8. You could try newer versions ( se "Kisakuku" s other uploads and see if it works). There seem to be small difference in photo quality among different versions.
Thanks
There is a newer versione with portrait mode. but here on my G950F don't works. Hope to get it very soon. Probably it's working for snapdragon version.. hope we will get on exynos too!! https://www.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-portrait-mode-port-non-google-android-oreo/
Try this mod with your setting. I worked very well but very slow when i took the picture. Due of the hdr + is this normal ? Sometimes the image is freezing or black for few second.
Yes,hoping for a working portrait mode. Also that some of the other issues mentioned get fixed.
The app isnt perfect but I'm thrilled it works so well on an non pixel/snapdragon phone. One downside is the processing time and shutter lag. That isnt the same as slow capturing the moment. The shutter is fast when taking picture and freeze movement more often than on stock. The pics for me turns out great. Even better results than the same app on s7 (installed on my girfriend's phone). Both picture quality and the image stabilization function. I now even use this app more than native S8 camera.
A tip is to install BxActions and use doublepress on the bixby button to open the camera.
Yep i wanna try some shoots someday for comparisons.
Honestly i don't even know we can capable working hdr + on exynos.
So thanks for this ?
Darkcrystal38 said:
Yep i wanna try some shoots someday for comparisons.
Honestly i don't even know we can capable working hdr + on exynos.
So thanks for this
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Do we need root?
nope just install as a normal apk
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Do we need root?
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nope just install as a normal apk
no portrait and video 60 fps !!
Check the 5.1. 081 version. There's one which is working
Shawn_007 said:
Check the 5.1. 081 version. There's one which is working
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I can't make it work in my s8 exynos nougat , portrait mode always block screen
See first post, and report back
Can confirm Portrait mode is working on the Oreo Beta on rear cam only (based on the settings in your attachment). The results I have to say are brilliant. Not sharing any pictures of my ugly mug with you all though haha!
But why works only with faces?
R U kidding me? It´s called Portrait Mode and a Portrait ist per definition a photo of a humenbeing! Why don´t you use the selective focus from the stock cam for other things you want to shoot?
I instal MiniUser's version of GCam and it work flawlessly on s8+
potrait mode work on both rear & back camera
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I instal MiniUser's version of GCam and it work flawlessly on s8+
potrait mode work on both rear & back camera
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Would you mind sharing a link?
Have taken a few photos and find the stock app better quality.
Is this app supposed to be superior?
Edit.... Used your settings... Amazing
Hello guys,
Can anyone tell if there is a Google Camera APK that works on the Galaxy S9 SM-G9600 (snapdragon 845 processor)? I looked for all possible sites and found for version with Exynos processor, which worked in Galaxy with snapdragon, except the portrait modes, which left the application with very leg and sometimes crash in the app.
Anyone who has an S9 with snapdragon could indicate some apk that actually works? I do not really like the native app, I think the colors tend to be yellowish and poorly sharp, the google camera application does a much better job.
Thank you.
I wanna latest version for S8 plus Exynos
SM-955F
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Hello guys,
Can anyone tell if there is a Google Camera APK that works on the Galaxy S9 SM-G9600 (snapdragon 845 processor)? .
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I found a working one for my Unlocked Snapdragon S9+ today. Go to the site I linked and grab the first One Plus apk. That one worked for me. Be aware that the front camera portrait mode doesn't seem to work. Lens blue does though and produces a similar bokah effect.
www dot celsoazevedo dot com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/#apk313
PS, I registered just to reply to you. Hence this is my first post ? I can't post links on my first post so replace the space dot space with .
Idan's builds works best for me on my Snapdragon S9+ https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-idan/
Give it a try, and if that doesn't work, try one from another dev.
CyberLykan said:
Idan's builds works best for me on my Snapdragon S9+
Give it a try, and if that doesn't work, try one from another dev.
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Idan's build crashes on startup for me and the phone reboots. That's why I suggested the build that I did.
My phone is also a Snapdragon S9+.
Just ran the security update that Samsung pushed out and now the IDan build works for me as well. It's confusing that it says it's for Exynos processors, but it's working on Snapdragon.
For me it did not work the apk developed by Idan, I will try the apk made for Oneplus 6. I also did not receive security update from samsung, after that update I will try again the apk of Idan. I have a gakaxy s9 128gb (sm-g9600).
Psedog said:
Just ran the security update that Samsung pushed out and now the IDan build works for me as well. It's confusing that it says it's for Exynos processors, but it's working on Snapdragon.
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HDR + and portrait are working?
CyberLykan said:
Idan's builds works best for me on my Snapdragon S9+ https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-idan/
Give it a try, and if that doesn't work, try one from another dev.
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HDR + and portrait are working?
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HDR+ yes. Portrait no
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Actually, portrait works, but is live view is very laggy.
Camera Comparasion - GCAM S9 vs Stock S9
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BhEcmoGRzR_Cc-sa6CRZi-YEMaMZIphV
- Do not forget to zoom in to see the details of each photo!
- I do not know why, but the angle got more open in the photos taken with the google camera app.
- Portrait dont work for me, much laggy!
I made a comparison to see how the google app is far superior in selfies.
I used the last Idan apk, as it was made for Exynos processors. Portrait mode dont work, just Lens Blur mode.
I did not edit any settings, because the app closed when something changed in the congifurations, but it was possible to make the quality much better if I configured HDR + for Pixel 2 XL, 100% HDR quality, etc ...
See how even in Lens Blur mode, the cut is much better than the Samsung app, the colors are much more natural and the difference in sharpness and contrast is far superior.
The rear camera for me the quality is very similar, gcam has less exposure and a bit more detail while samsung app over exposure and a bit less detail.
I hope someone creates a stable version for the galaxy S9 and S9 + with snapdragon processors .
@IDan1109
The portrait mode does work, the live screen is laggy, but as soon as I hit capture, it takes the picture. The crazy part to me is even though I'm on my couch, you can see that it blurs it out. So, it's not trying to emulate a bokah effect as you would get on a high end camera.
(I don't know why the upload came out rotated, it does up correctly in the gallery)
Psedog said:
The portrait mode does work, the live screen is laggy, but as soon as I hit capture, it takes the picture. The crazy part to me is even though I'm on my couch, you can see that it blurs it out. So, it's not trying to emulate a bokah effect as you would get on a high end camera.
(I don't know why the upload came out rotated, it does up correctly in the gallery)
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For me the portrait mode does not work, when I click to take the picture the app does not work and sometimes it closes.
Testing some apk by IDan, practically all showed to be the most stable for Galaxy S9 with snapdragon, some could configure everything at maximum.
I think there is little left for these IDan apks to work on the Galaxy S9 with Snapdragon, as overall it's just solving the laggy problem in portrait mode and in some cases it looks like the photos are not saved.
Could someone help please?
Please, if any developers are willing to develop a google camera apk for Galaxy S9 with snapdragon processors, this apk is the most stable:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76929647&postcount=477 by @IDan1109
@Arnova8G2 @cstark27 @SKULSHADY
Using the default configuration (I did not make any changes, I left it the way it was when opening the apk for the first time), Problems I encountered:
1) Portrait mode with a lot of laggy, some report that even with this laggy the pictures are taken, in my case push the button to take photo nothing happens. The lens blur mode works great.
2) The battery is drained with this apk
3) Slow motion does not work.
The rest have been working very well apparently, panoramic mode, sphere mode, lens blur. I had no problems with the HDR +, it worked very well in all modes in this apk.
I think people are looking for this app to take pictures with the front camera, because it is much superior to the native app in S9, especially portrait mode! If someone can solve the problem in portrait mode, it will be a great help!
I tested with a Galaxy S9 128GB (SM-G9600)
Thanks!
Edit 05/07/20118
I tested this apk by IDan and I thought the best experience so far in my Galaxy S9.
Pixel2Mod V7
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76345648&postcount=78
I put all possible options at most, I realized that the function exposure slow shuter makes some visible difference in the quality of the photos.
The portrait mode works with a lot of laggy, as long as it does not try to focus manually with touch screen, I let app focus alone.
Improved HDR + mode sometimes does not work, but it worked most of the time. I didn'r have problems with HDR+ acitivate.
I don't know if it's normal but the post processing leaves the skin whiter, I wish it would look like the app shows on the screen, but that's an irrelevant problem for now.
The beteria was also drained, I believe it is a consequence of this app, which consumes a lot of battery even, because everyone I tested heard this problem.
I found the best experience for being able to use portrait mode, which was not possible with the app I tested earlier.
my device is an S9 plus snapdragon, and no app can run the HDR +, sad.
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my device is an S9 plus snapdragon, and no app can run the HDR +, sad.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...8&postcount=78
Try this apk, I think it will work. The "improved HDR+" may not work if you force the app to close and try again. The portrait works for me pretty laggy, as long as you do not try to focus manually, patiently let the app focus on its own.
You can enable: Auto-exposure mode: Slow shutter / HDR + Super high / JPEG HDR + 100%. Don't forget to force close after enable this settings.
This is the best apk for Galaxy S9 with snapdragon, I hope someone can develop based on this app a stable apk.
State: INACTIVE - GCAM APK
@IDan1109 @Arnova8G2 @cstark27 @SKULSHADY
Is that a problem? I noticed that when I try to use portrait mode, it gets very laggy and it always appears this:
AF Focus: Continuous_Picture State: INACTIVE
roi:? lens: 10.00 sc: false
When I use normal camera modes this does not happen. Appers this:
AF Focus: Continuous_Picture State: PASSIVE_FOCUSED
roi:? lens: 3.70 sc: false
I'm using apk Pixel2Mod V7 by IDan
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Fz08xDKUDUCVzSU3uDXxlgdw0ThBG4Ar
another mistake I noticed in the version of Idan 3.2.9 was that the photos do not work with Flash
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another mistake I noticed in the version of Idan 3.2.9 was that the photos do not work with Flash
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Is not a mistake. IDan does not support s9 or s9+. Don't expect any of these to work right, and we don't need every little issue you find to be reported here. Not until someone actually does a s9/s9+ port is that stuff helpful
miss you s8 kkkkk
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@IDan1109 @Arnova8G2 @cstark27 @SKULSHADY
Is that a problem? I noticed that when I try to use portrait mode, it gets very laggy and it always appears this:
AF Focus: Continuous_Picture State: INACTIVE
roi:? lens: 10.00 sc: false
When I use normal camera modes this does not happen. Appers this:
AF Focus: Continuous_Picture State: PASSIVE_FOCUSED
roi:? lens: 3.70 sc: false
I'm using apk Pixel2Mod V7 by IDan
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Fz08xDKUDUCVzSU3uDXxlgdw0ThBG4Ar
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friend ... I could not make HDR + work in this app ... only in the newer Idan version, do you have any special settings? I just managed to make this app work by going into selfie mode, changing the settings for Pixel 2017, and putting HDR + quality at 100%
Hello everyone, I am creating this thread to provide the stable and beta builds of gcam, to avoid confusion and to keep the forums clean.
Thank you @S4turno(Celso) for hosting, mirroring, translating and sharing all a to z Gcam..
Special Thanks to @Arnova8G2 for all his support and hardwork !!!!
FAQ GOOGLE CAM-
I CAN'T INSTALL X VERSION, WHY?
Make sure you uninstall every other GCam Port on your phone. You can't have two 6.1 gcam versions installed.
HOW DO YOU SWITCH BETWEEN CAMERAS?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/127r0_UNKMNY5MN5OrWYZISEleK8cZj4x/view?usp=drivesdk
HOW DO YOU USE NIGHTSIGHT WITH THE DIFFERENT LENS?
Select the lens in main mode, switch to Night Mode, then double tap the Camera Switch Button.
WHY THE FRONT CAMERA IS 4MP AND BACK CAMERA 12MP ?
Selfie camera uses pixel binning, same as for the main sensor. Since camera2api implementation only delivers a 4MP raw stream (16MP/4 = 4MP because of pixel binning)
GCam can only work with what raw stream the API delivers.
Same goes for back cam.
WHICH GCAM IS THE BEST ?
There is no best gcam. There are stable and beta builds which work fine for daily usage, but not the best. There may be some crashes here and there.
WHICH XML IS THE BEST ?
The xmls provided in the folder whose link is given below are the best at the moment.
HOW TO USE XML ?
A link to Celso Azevedo site is given below which clearly explains how to import and export xmls.
Mod Edit: Link removed
WHY COLOURS ARE DULL ??
Sometimes the settings may not be applied by the xmls, and in 6.2 gcam, you need to manually set saturation levels.
Also changing awb can help.
Use the xml.
Use the settings from the given screenshots for 6.2 gcam.
WHY CAMERA CRASHES ?
Changes in libs may cause crashes, in such a case clear app data.
WHY AUX CAMERAS ARE NOT WORKING ?
You need ROOTED DEVICE for now to use aux cameras.
METHODS TO USE AUX CAMERAS- There are 2 methods:-
1) Setting selinux to permissive by-
1a) Using nfs injector magisk module or renovate ice magisk rom.
1b) Using custom kernels like Kirisakura or Smurf
2) Installing gcam as a system app-
2a(Install any of the 6.1 gcam app as a standard user app by installing the apk as you would normally.
2b)Open the camera app and enable the usual set of permissions (local storage, camera, etc.)
3)Use the magisk module given below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19lwuT8koKQG3dod9nW2xzVHxWGQR-K3W/view?usp=drivesdk
The link below will provide the Gcams working-!!
THERE ARE 1) XCAM BETA 11
2) GCAM 6.2 WITH XML SUPPORT
3) GCAM 7 BETA
IN THE FOLDERS WHICH THE LINK BELOW PROVIDES !!
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1-FAjRY4S5PIBnL2vsf0Fm-pVw3QwOi2s
Another link for xmls-
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/oneplus-7-pro/
*These are the stable gcam, everything works perfectly except slow motion, stable for daily usage, also they support auxiliary cameras.
If you want to use aux cameras in
night sight and video mode, use xcam.
TO USE XML ON 6.2, LOAD XML TWICE!!
A quick guide on how to use xmls. -
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/settings09/
Thanks to @S4turno
Urnyx 6.2 (No XML SUPPORT)(STABLE)-
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/GCam-6.2.030_Arnova8G2_Urnyx05-v2.4.apk
Urnyx 7.2 (No XML Support)(STABLE)-
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/GCam_7.2.010_Urnyx05-v1.3.apk
Star Cam based on Gcam 7 (STABLE)-
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/GCam_7.0.009_StarCam_v1.apk
*For gcam 6.2-
Firstly, after installing apk, go to settings, go to about and enable "Enable Advanced Mode"
*For 6.2 Urnyx gcam-
It is a simplistic mod, not much to edit.
Guide:
- How to use manual controls?
- First of all, you must use HDR+ Enhanced. Then, enable the options in settings to show the sliders (only the 1st time). When you are in viewfinder to take a photo, click on "Pro" button to join the pro mode, where you can see all the sliders. Now, you can set any values you want. At the end, tap on the screen to apply changes (otherwise it won't work)
NOTE-
1) Only this version of 6.2 supports xmls-
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_V2.2.2beta2.190907.0540.apk
2) Slow motion doesn't work for now.
3) Lens distortion in wide lens.
How to have multiple gcams installed-
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/how-to-duplicate-clone-apps/
Do your versions support 4k video @ 60fps in normal and also in ultra wide mode?
The version of the other thread can switch to 60fps but actually the video is still recorded at 30
I have a stock 7 pro 12Gb, mine chrashes when i use portraitmode in 6.1
rasik80 said:
Do your versions support 4k video @ 60fps in normal and also in ultra wide mode?
The version of the other thread can switch to 60fps but actually the video is still recorded at 30
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Hey, yes the 4k 60fps works but only with main cam, 4k works with aux cameras but only on 30fps.
CyberQ said:
I have a stock 7 pro 12Gb, mine chrashes when i use portraitmode in 6.1
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Are you using the xml from the link ?
Long press doesn't work dor me on 6.1 with vivid xml
krogoth said:
Long press doesn't work dor me on 6.1 with vivid xml
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I corrected the xmls, thank you...
Still nothing
krogoth said:
Still nothing
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Are you rooted ??
No
krogoth said:
No
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That's why
Good luck @Sammmtyagi ! And thanks for your hard work!
Guys...
PLEASE READ ALL WHAT IS WRITTEN IN OP'S INITIAL THREAD BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS. QUESTIONS THAT DON'T HAVE ANSWERS IN THE FIRST POST WILL BE ADDED . ALSO IT'S AN ONGOING SUBJECT WITH POSSIBILITIES TO CHANGE
Thank you...
Thanks! This works great....running intl version rom on tmobile op7pro with elementalX kernel... Used the desaturated xml, looks good. Also turned down saturation for main back camera as it was still a tad high....its weird because in viewfinder(screen) it looks ok, its only when the photo is processed is where saturation gets boosted....those settings are under "advanced" " highlight saturation" 1.3 and for "highlight shadows" 1.1 .....for anyone that wants to know. Also turned up jpeg quality to 100
Maybe this is a stupid question, but where is the apk file located initially?
Sent from my GM1915 using Tapatalk
Sammmtyagi said:
Are you using the xml from the link ?
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I uninstalled and removed xml, reinstalled and now i works!
Thanks
ledvedder said:
Maybe this is a stupid question, but where is the apk file located initially?
Sent from my GM1915 using Tapatalk
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Check the second post, it's clearly available..
SAO said:
Good luck @Sammmtyagi ! And thanks for your hard work!
Guys...
PLEASE READ ALL WHAT IS WRITTEN IN OP'S INITIAL THREAD BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS. QUESTIONS THAT DON'T HAVE ANSWERS IN THE FIRST POST WILL BE ADDED . ALSO IT'S AN ONGOING SUBJECT WITH POSSIBILITIES TO CHANGE
Thank you...
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Thank you brother, your tests also helped me, making the thread..
????
I've noticed in 6.1 that motion photos don't work and portrait mode crashes in the selfie camera. Aside from that, this is the best gcam I've used so far!
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Check the second post, it's clearly available..
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Sorry, I probably should have made my question more clear. I have the app installed. But where can I find it in my phone's directory to move it to /system/priv-app, in order to get aux camera working?
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I making this thread for Realme X2 Gcam 7+ because the settings and tweaking are a bit different from the the 6.2 and 6.3 Here
This is to avoid confusion as I won't have time to do tweaks on both 6+ and 7+ so, that it.
After trying over 25 different Gcam ports, I finally got a Gcam 7.2 that works for Realme X2 but you have to tweak the settings like I did to get the best.
The full tutorial is on YouTube Here:
I will drop some camera samples and the screenshot of my settings here incase you don't have time to watch the tutorial.
While you are there, you can also watch Adobe photoshot camera for Realme X2 too. I was surprised it worked fine.
It blew away the stock cam in Night sight there is no need to talk about the Astrophotography and I didn't bother uploading the samples comparisons between Night scape and Astrophotography - it's not a fair fight. But you can see it in the video.
Low noise, more details, close to real life color reproduction, and ability to tweak makes this 7.2 a thing of joy.
Still no 4k video but 1080p 30/60fps works fine.
No slow motion and wide angle lens too.
Apart from these, everyother thing works fine.
Great credits to @Urnyx05 who ported the camera for ( several devices) of which realme-x2 isn't one of.
I added a new seperate Youtube video tutorial Mastering Gcam v7.2 Advanced Settings for Realme X2
So you can watch that if you want to get the best images from your Gcam.
I am adding the direct link of the of the Gcam 7.2 by Unryx05 I used to be sure some people don't download the wrong one and have other issues I didn't experience. As I said in the video, I've tested over 25 different Gcam ports so make sure you are using the exact one I am using so as to Easy replicate the issues you are experiencing with my device. And talking about devices mine is Realme X2 EU Version (8/128G) RMX1993.
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GCAM 7.2.010...
Hello,Thankyou for such a good video guide!
I have my settings all set as you said.
Bt the Gcam crashes after taking a photo.
Thoughts?
TIA
Vishnuisgod said:
Hello,Thankyou for such a good video guide!
I have my settings all set as you said.
Bt the Gcam crashes after taking a photo.
Thoughts?
TIA
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Turn off motion pictures and make sure your
Google photos is up to date.
Clearing app data might help.
Also let me know what operation you carry out before it crashes.
Hmmm Curious, when I toggle on, enable 2nd and 3rd lenses, I cant even open the app. I have to reinstall.
Added additional screenshots of my settings and tweaks. When I am less busy I'll write the full details here but until then, you can watch the video tutorial for now.
Interesting......
I grabbed the lastest from celsoazevedo, and I was using the latest Urnyx: Urnyx05: GCam_7.2.010_Urnyx05-v1.5.apk
but yours is v1.4.
v1.4 works.
I wonder what the small change is....(rhetorical)
still cant get the wide angle to work. But i found out by clearing cache I dont have to reinstall it....
Bolumstar said:
I making this thread for Realme X2 Gcam 7+ because the settings and tweaking are a bit different from the the 6.2 and 6.3 Here
This is to avoid confusion as I won't have time to do tweaks on both 6+ and 7+ so, that it.
After trying over 25 different Gcam ports, I finally got a Gcam 7.2 that works for Realme X2 but you have to tweak the settings like I did to get the best.
The full tutorial is on YouTube Here:
I will drop some camera samples and the screenshot of my settings here incase you don't have time to watch the tutorial.
While you are there, you can also watch Adobe photoshot camera for Realme X2 too. I was surprised it worked fine.
It blew away the stock cam in Night sight there is no need to talk about the Astrophotography and I didn't bother uploading the samples comparisons between Night scape and Astrophotography - it's not a fair fight. But you can see it in the video.
Low noise, more details, close to real life color reproduction, and ability to tweak makes this 7.2 a thing of joy.
Still no 4k video but 1080p 30/60fps works fine.
No slow motion and wide angle lens too.
Apart from these, everyother thing works fine.
Great credits to @Urnyx05 who ported the camera for ( several devices) of which realme-x2 isn't one of.
You can download it Here from the thread. Version 7.2. 010 was the one I tested.
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Hi, thank you so much for the detailed guide and feedback, I'm waiting/looking for a version with slow motion and wide lens working, but still had no success. Please let we know if you find something.:fingers-crossed:
For those who are looking for a working Gcam, I am working on one with the great devs for Gcam including Urnyx05. The problem with Realme and BBK devices are they do not have correct color for gcam to process. Arnova helped greatly to fix it, and Cstark's apk works somewhat now. Also we will never be able to access the ultrawide lens or any other lens as Realme did not grant camera2 ID or access to them. Potentially root could work, but I am rooted but nothing works. We really need a kernel dev for our devices.
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For those who are looking for a working Gcam, I am working on one with the great devs for Gcam including Urnyx05. The problem with Realme and BBK devices are they do not have correct color for gcam to process. Arnova helped greatly to fix it, and Cstark's apk works somewhat now. Also we will never be able to access the ultrawide lens or any other lens as Realme did not grant camera2 ID or access to them. Potentially root could work, but I am rooted but nothing works. We really need a kernel dev for our devices.
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thankyou for your work on this.
Vishnuisgod said:
Hmmm Curious, when I toggle on, enable 2nd and 3rd lenses, I cant even open the app. I have to reinstall.
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I said earlier that the secondary lenses don't work and will make the camera crash.
Just clear app data to use the camera again - it's quicker than reinstalling but you will lose your settings
Vishnuisgod said:
Interesting......
I grabbed the lastest from celsoazevedo, and I was using the latest Urnyx: Urnyx05: GCam_7.2.010_Urnyx05-v1.5.apk
but yours is v1.4.
v1.4 works.
I wonder what the small change is....(rhetorical)
still cant get the wide angle to work. But i found out by clearing cache I dont have to reinstall it....
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It took a lot of testing and trying with plenty crashes and issues to come up with the v1. 4 as the best for Realme X2 for now. I am still trying and testing more especially for wide angle...
xterminater07 said:
For those who are looking for a working Gcam, I am working on one with the great devs for Gcam including Urnyx05. The problem with Realme and BBK devices are they do not have correct color for gcam to process. Arnova helped greatly to fix it, and Cstark's apk works somewhat now. Also we will never be able to access the ultrawide lens or any other lens as Realme did not grant camera2 ID or access to them. Potentially root could work, but I am rooted but nothing works. We really need a kernel dev for our devices.
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I almost gave up on Gcam because of that 'annoying' color processing from realme. But once I learnt to tweak it, I got a higher saturation with Gcam more than the stock cam, I knew that the Realme X2 has a great future with custom Roms. We just have to wait at least for Indian lunch on 17th Dec and maybe the customization will bloom.
Vishnuisgod said:
Hello,Thankyou for such a good video guide!
I have my settings all set as you said.
Bt the Gcam crashes after taking a photo.
Thoughts?
TIA
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Same for me, even when disable motion picture, i’m using 1.6.
jjfgsyg said:
Same for me, even when disable motion picture, i’m using 1.6.
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Now everything OK with 1.4 version
Enviado desde mi RMX1993 mediante Tapatalk
I did a full tutorial on how to tweak Gcam 7.2 Mastering Realme X2 Gcam 7.2 advanced Settings
I believe this will help everyone get the best pictures from their Gcam.
Please make sure you download from the link or if you are downloading from Urnyx05 thread download version 1.4 of Gcam 7.2
jjfgsyg said:
Same for me, even when disable motion picture, i’m using 1.6.
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Use version 1.4
Bolumstar said:
Use version 1.4
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It's working fine in ver 1.9
vNa5h said:
It's working fine in ver 1.7
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Thanks mate, I'll try it. Tried 1.6 and 1.8 but they crash often or snap but don't save image
vNa5h said:
It's working fine in ver 1.9
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for me version 1.9 crash very often, don`t save pictures. Do you have disabled any options?
I was looking for a working Gcam with astrography on my One Plus 7 pro and i tried more than 30 different apks by different modders all had issues with astro and i accidentally discovered that the version PMGC_7.2.014_Relesed_V1.apk from Parrot043 with working astrography. I have uploaded few pics with astrography.
Know bug : Astrography will start but it will not end automatically you have to manually end it after the timer stops.
PS : I take no credit of this application as well as bugs. All credits go to the developer Mr.Parrot043
Link to dev page : https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-parrot043/
Link to download APK : https://ff.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/PMGC_7.2.014_Relesed_V1.apk
For some reason XDA'S upload not working so i have uploaded the sample images to GDrive : https://drive.google.com/open?id=12kKZQTGh6Z4k3A8JCz4g1FlUAX-NYltk
RaDi004 said:
I was looking for a working Gcam with astrography on my One Plus 7 pro and i tried more than 30 different apks by different modders all had issues with astro and i accidentally discovered that the version PMGC_7.2.014_Relesed_V1.apk from Parrot043 with working astrography. I have uploaded few pics with astrography.
Know bug : Astrography will start but it will not end automatically you have to manually end it after the timer stops.
PS : I take no credit of this application as well as bugs. All credits go to the developer Mr.Parrot043
Link to dev page : https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-parrot043/
Link to download APK : https://ff.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/PMGC_7.2.014_Relesed_V1.apk
For some reason XDA'S upload not working so i have uploaded the sample images to GDrive : https://drive.google.com/open?id=12kKZQTGh6Z4k3A8JCz4g1FlUAX-NYltk
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hi thanks for sharing it other functions are working?
Will have to check
Well as far as i know lens changing is not working, full zoom fc, others will have to see
All three lens are functional. Thanks
For me this mod is crashing on launch. I was cleaning app data.
front camera crashes app when on portrait mode
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Works pretty werll despite being in a light polluted metropole
Thanks for sharing, i can confirm it works on 7 pro ob7.
Btw i shared the exact same apk on a telegram group for our device, i think there was a guy named "sir tavares", she insisted on that astro cant be done on op7pro, go buy pixel etc. Then she banned me when i shared the apk to the group ?
just be careful guys this type of people are toxic in your life beware of them and their group.btw i have screenshots of his language i can share if anyone wants to see it.more like "sir moron".
JimmyJurner said:
All three lens are functional. Thanks
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How are your switching between lenses? I can only access the main rear and front cameras.
Also, can confirm that Slow Motion and Selfie Portrait crash the app. (currently on OP7pro 10.3.0)
arpitp said:
How are your switching between lenses? I can only access the main rear and front cameras.
Also, can confirm that Slow Motion and Selfie Portrait crash the app. (currently on OP7pro 10.3.0)
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In the settings
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How are your switching between lenses? I can only access the main rear and front cameras.
Also, can confirm that Slow Motion and Selfie Portrait crash the app. (currently on OP7pro 10.3.0)
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Portrait works fine. Slowmo crashes. I don't use it
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Portrait works fine. Slowmo crashes. I don't use it
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Regular Portrait works, Selfie Portrait crashes.
That's really odd about the settings, mine looks totally different. Are you using some magisk module or custom kernel?
(I'm using the version you linked in the first post.)
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Regular Portrait works, Selfie Portrait crashes.
That's really odd about the settings, mine looks totally different. Are you using some magisk module or custom kernel?
(I'm using the version you linked in the first post.)
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That's my front can in portrait. Right now I'm running bliss 10. I did use the app before flashing it and was on beta 7. Try to flash a pixel mods in magisk. I noticed I had to flash gapps for it to even run on bliss alone
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That's my front can in portrait. Right now I'm running bliss 10. I did use the app before flashing it and was on beta 7. Try to flash a pixel mods in magisk. I noticed I had to flash gapps for it to even run on bliss alone
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Hmm, it must be some combination of Bliss Rom/kernel that is enabling a different menu and front Portrait. I'm on stock 10.3.0.
I read in another thread that the GCam app needs to be a system app (in the system/priv-app folder) to enable access to the aux cameras. I tried moving the app folder there, but it just moved itself back after a reboot. I'm seeing if I can move the app some other way. Not sure if any of those Magisk modules from your screenshot would help with the app settings.
Edit: successfully converted the app to a system app using the App Systemizer Magisk module. Made no difference for the settings (still don't see options for aux cams). Oh well, must be a rom/kernel issue. Thanks for you help!
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Hmm, it must be some combination of Bliss Rom/kernel that is enabling a different menu and front Portrait. I'm on stock 10.3.0.
I read in another thread that the GCam app needs to be a system app (in the system/priv-app folder) to enable access to the aux cameras. I tried moving the app folder there, but it just moved itself back after a reboot. I'm seeing if I can move the app some other way. Not sure if any of those Magisk modules from your screenshot would help with the app settings.
Edit: successfully converted the app to a system app using the App Systemizer Magisk module. Made no difference for the settings (still don't see options for aux cams). Oh well, must be a rom/kernel issue. Thanks for you help!
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systemizer is for 7t/pro . if you have 7 pro flash this module . auxiliary for gcam
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In the settings
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please can you tell us if the quality of wide and telephoto lenses on gcam is better than the stock or not? can you post some photos?
im thinking to root my phone just for getting aux lenses work with gcam, thnx
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systemizer is for 7t/pro . if you have 7 pro flash this module . auxiliary for gcam
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Thanks for this. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for the Parrot version, only the Urnyx. The colors on the Parrot version are pretty bad, and the selfie cam won't work (3/4 cameras not working) so I've switched to Urnyx, and have the tele/zoom/selfie lenses all working now, but lost Astrophotography. Oh well, I give up.
tafo said:
please can you tell us if the quality of wide and telephoto lenses on gcam is better than the stock or not? can you post some photos?
im thinking to root my phone just for getting aux lenses work with gcam, thnx
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For me, the colors on the PMGC 7.2.014 were terrible (initially pale, unsaturated; improved a bit with saturation settings) but I just couldn't get the white balance right.
I've attached 4 pics: Stock 10.3.0 cam (default), Stock 10.3.0 HDR forced on, Urnyx05 7.2.010 (1.6), and PMGC 7.2.014.
(Note: It seems you can get different settings based on your rom/kernel, so your results may vary.)
I preferred the Urnyx05 7.2.010 (HDR always on) slightly over Stock with HDR (though, depending on how you like your shadows, you might even prefer stock). The color accuracy between these 2 was the same. Stock without HDR didn't handle shadows well, and PMGC needs settings adjusted before it's functional.
tafo said:
please can you tell us if the quality of wide and telephoto lenses on gcam is better than the stock or not? can you post some photos?
im thinking to root my phone just for getting aux lenses work with gcam, thnx
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The above review and attached screenshots refer to the main camera. I just realized you were asking about the aux cams. I compared the Stock HDR vs Urnyx Gcam HDR (I suspect the PMGC will have similar results as the Urnyx after adjusting the color/saturation settings):
Telephoto (Zoom): Stock starts "3x", Urnyx Gcam is labelled "2x" but is showing only a slightly wider field of view than stock. Stock appears to be zooming/cropping some of the native image. Color accuracy is about the same. Default settings in Gcam make the picture undersaturated (like PMGC), but given the Lib Patcher settings, contrast & saturation can be boosted to match stock. About a tie here once you play with the Gcam settings.
Wide: Once again, Stock cam crops/zooms into the native image more, so the Urnyx Gcam has a wider image. However, Urnyx Gcam makes no lens correction and the edges are pretty distorted. The colors on this lens showed the most difference, with the stock being slightly more saturated with a much better HDR result, while the Urnyx Gcam is lighter/less saturated (likely adjustable in GCam's additional settings), but not a great HDR output. Stock cam wins here, with the significantly better HDR and lens correction. (Note: attached images are cropped for privacy; upper-right ~75% of the image is shown)
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The above review and attached screenshots refer to the main camera. I just realized you were asking about the aux cams. I compared the Stock HDR vs Urnyx Gcam HDR (I suspect the PMGC will have similar results as the Urnyx after adjusting the color/saturation settings):
Telephoto (Zoom): Stock starts "3x", Urnyx Gcam is labelled "2x" but is showing only a slightly wider field of view than stock. Stock appears to be zooming/cropping some of the native image. Color accuracy is about the same. Default settings in Gcam make the picture undersaturated (like PMGC), but given the Lib Patcher settings, contrast & saturation can be boosted to match stock. About a tie here once you play with the Gcam settings.
Wide: Once again, Stock cam crops/zooms into the native image more, so the Urnyx Gcam has a wider image. However, Urnyx Gcam makes no lens correction and the edges are pretty distorted. The colors on this lens showed the most difference, with the stock being slightly more saturated with a much better HDR result, while the Urnyx Gcam is lighter/less saturated (likely adjustable in GCam's additional settings), but not a great HDR output. Stock cam wins here, with the significantly better HDR and lens correction. (Note: attached images are cropped for privacy; upper-right ~75% of the image is shown)
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Thank you so much for your detailed review, Its so beneficial and informative.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81298109&postcount=897
7.2. astro working and everything else