Question Camera degradation on custom ROM? - Sony Xperia 5 III

I owned a previous gen XPeria phone and on that one it was known that if you unlock bootloader and install a custom ROM it will degrade your phone performance permanently because it blows away some partition with DRM keys.
Is it known whether it is the same with the Xperia 5 III?
Similar question: The camera app on my US 5 III is some "Photography Pro" app that very much appears to be a Sony product and not Google. I like it. Is it possible to get this on a custom ROM? Can I just back it up/ restore it with adb?
Apologies if this is already documented elsewhere.

mcc111 said:
I owned a previous gen XPeria phone and on that one it was known that if you unlock bootloader and install a custom ROM it will degrade your phone performance permanently because it blows away some partition with DRM keys.
Is it known whether it is the same with the Xperia 5 III?
Similar question: The camera app on my US 5 III is some "Photography Pro" app that very much appears to be a Sony product and not Google. I like it. Is it possible to get this on a custom ROM? Can I just back it up/ restore it with adb?
Apologies if this is already documented elsewhere.
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I'd like to know as well.

I have the xq-bc72 Xperia 1 iii and im on evolution x and camera seems the same. Photo pro and gcam works too

bountyman334 said:
I have the xq-bc72 Xperia 1 iii and im on evolution x and camera seems the same. Photo pro and gcam works too
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How's the experience on a custom rom? I haven't rooted in couple yrs, I stopped when I started buying Xperias.
Is it worth it nowadays?

teostar said:
How's the experience on a custom rom? I haven't rooted in couple yrs, I stopped when I started buying Xperias.
Is it worth it nowadays?
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It's still the same. But on the xperia 1 iii is different than others. This phone and custom OS works together. Of course no VoWiFi but everything else is exactly the same but lighter. No oem folder bs

bountyman334 said:
I have the xq-bc72 Xperia 1 iii and im on evolution x and camera seems the same. Photo pro and gcam works too
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Hi, I'm on an Xperia 5 III, and can't seem to find evolution x files for any xperia device, where did you find the download for yours? Also, does Widevine L1 work on it?

TidalWarrior said:
Hi, I'm on an Xperia 5 III, and can't seem to find evolution x files for any xperia device, where did you find the download for yours? Also, does Widevine L1 work on it?
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Look here. I think 1 iii and 5 iii is cross compatible
21.3 GB folder on MEGA
17 files and 16 subfolders
mega.nz

bountyman334 said:
Look here. I think 1 iii and 5 iii is cross compatible
21.3 GB folder on MEGA
17 files and 16 subfolders
mega.nz
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Thanks! Do you happen to know if this rom has the abilty to use fingerprint scanner gestures and the recents button double-tap functionality?

TidalWarrior said:
Thanks! Do you happen to know if this rom has the abilty to use fingerprint scanner gestures and the recents button double-tap functionality?
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Ahh i think so but its in the build.prop. but it doesn't work in evo 11 from the folder or any ROM for the xperia 1iii.. maybe but I haven't found one.
Also here's a good kernel ..Im currently using it on evo 11
[Kernel][12.04.2023][Android 13] Kirisakura 3.0.1 for Sony Xperia 1 III aka "Sagami"
Kirisakura-Kernel for the Sony Xperia 1 III Hello everyone, To keep it short: Here is Kirisakura - Kernel for the Sony Xperia 1 III aka Sagami. Sagami is the internal codename for this years development platform of Sony Mark III devices. Please...
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[MOD][4.3+][2.2] Fitbit Mobile Sync Bluetooth 4.0 LE

Modded version of Fitbit Mobile to allow sync on all devices with Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy.
Minumum Android 4.3 version required!
NB Please read official report Android device compatibility
It's recommended to disable background updates or manually turn on/off Bluetooth when sync needed.
Here are reset device instructions: How do I restart my tracker?
Reported as working on devices:
- Google Nexus 4, 5
- Google Nexus 7
- Galaxy Nexus (some ROMs require additional BTLE libraries)
- Samsung Note 2, Note 3
- Samsung Galaxy S3, S4
- LG Optimus G, G2
- LG optimus 4X HD (starting from 4.4.2 (omni rom tested))
- HTC One
- HTC Evo 4G
- HTC DNA
- Motorola Atrix HD
- Motorola Moto X, Droid Maxx (some 4.2.2 ROMs with BTLE are also compatible)
- Sony Xperia Z, Xperia Z Ultra
- Oppo Find 5
Download Mega | AndroidFileHost
can support sony z ultra? if so,i will buy fitbit flex.
adx_x said:
can support sony z ultra? if so,i will buy fitbit flex.
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It should support this device - it has Bluetooth 4.0 with LE and you can find Android 4.3 firmwares.
I don't have sony z - so ask people in your device thread to be 100% sure.
dimfish said:
It should support this device - it has Bluetooth 4.0 with LE and you can find Android 4.3 firmwares.
I don't have sony z - so ask people in your device thread to be 100% sure.
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thanks,i have buy it,tomorrow report if can support z ultra...
Hi,
works perfectly with a rooted Galaxy S4, thank you!
Great, it works on my Nexus 7 running CM!
Not working on my Galaxy Nexus though, running stock. Do I need to switch to Cyanogenmod for proper BTLE support with that device?
JeremyNT said:
Not working on my Galaxy Nexus though, running stock.
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Please read bold red text in 1 post - Android 4.3 minimum required. Also visit thread for your device with BTLE Drivers.
dimfish said:
Please read bold red text in 1 post - Android 4.3 minimum required. Also visit thread for your device with BTLE Drivers.
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Well the device is running 4.3, but I guess Google disabled BTLE on the Galaxy Nexus for some reason. BTLE works in CM, and I only recently switched back to stock, so I didn't know it was missing.
The needed modifications to stock GNex are on this thread if anybody else encounters this situation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387107
JeremyNT said:
Well the device is running 4.3
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I see I'm sorry I thought you have 'toro' or 'toroplus' - they don't have stock 4.3 like 'maguro'
dimfish said:
I see I'm sorry I thought you have 'toro' or 'toroplus' - they don't have stock 4.3 like 'maguro'
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I should have been more specific! Fitbit sync seems to work fine for me now that I have applied the modifications to re-enable BTLE, thank you for posting this apk
Thanks a lot dimfish, it's work for me on my s3 with slimbean 4.3. :good:
Awesome work!
Thanks dimfish, this is fantastic!
What does this mean for BLE functionality with other apps, Endomondo for example? Is this a possibility?
Thank you for this app... Just replaced the one already installed and I can now sync with my phone...
Sent from my SM-N900 with Tapatalk
Since you've made this modification, maybe you'll be able to enlighten me to the situation with 4.3 and Bluetooth Low Energy.
Did google push out the BLE spec in such a way that we theoretically shouldn't have to have a hacked app to sync with BLE devices on any 4.3 device, or is it far more complicated in that each device must be custom tailored in the code of the application to sync properly?
If the former is true, I can't really wrap my head around why the Galaxy S4 GPe 4.3 device would have syncing working perfectly with the stock fitbit app, but not the HTC One running a GPe 4.3 rom.
If the latter is true, google didn't fix anything with regards to BLE.
dimfish said:
Modded version of Fitbit Mobile to allow sync on all devices with Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy.
Minumum Android 4.3 version required!
NB Please read official report Android device compatibility
It's recommended to disable background updates or manually turn on/off Bluetooth when sync needed.
Here are reset device instructions: How do I restart my tracker?
Reported as working on devices:
- Google Nexus 4
- Google Nexus 7
- Galaxy Nexus (some firmwares require additional BTLE drivers)
- LG G2
- HTC One
- Samsung Note 3
- Samsung Galaxy S3, S4 (custom ROMs)
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Daman09 said:
Since you've made this modification, maybe you'll be able to enlighten me to the situation with 4.3 and Bluetooth Low Energy.
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Actually I didn't read Google specs, however I don't see any reason why Fitbit should lie about 48 hours problem described here
So trying to avoid this problem they hardcoded supported devices (so you were able to fool it with modified build.prop).
But lets be realistic - this problem right now affects only Fitbit trackers, while android is still working and bluetooth is working - and when Google decide to help fix this specific problem - who knows...
You sir, are my hero! thanks man
Just tried this on my Sprint HTC Evo 4G LTE running CM10.2 (2013-10-11 nightly). I can confirm that it works perfectly with my Fitbit One! Thanks dimfish!
Working on Motorola Atrix HD
Sent from my Atrix HD using ProBAM rom and XDA 4 Premium
A few questions, pardon my n00bness:
-Does my HTC One have to be rooted for this to work?
-Does this modified apk modify my build.prop file?
-If so, does the app reverse this change once uninstalled?
Thanks!
I love you.
Working great on my cm10.2 for sg3

(Help needed) A few questions before buy it...

Hello XDA
I'm going to buy a Xperia C Dual, but, here is a few questions...
1. Did Sony release the open source for Xperia C?
2. Is the CPU and GPU open source / Drivers released?
3. Can we have a stable CyanogenMod, AOKP, Paranoid Android... ? (Read question 2)
4. If the answer for questions 1, 2 and 3 is yes, why this device still doesn't have any custom ROM?
5. Will the device receive any Android upgrade?
6. Does the screen resolution (540x960) support the Themer app (by MyColorScreen)?
Reply me please
I want to buy this device or the Moto G
K3VYNC said:
Hello XDA
I'm going to buy a Xperia C Dual, but, here is a few questions...
1. Did Sony release the open source for Xperia C?
2. Is the CPU and GPU open source / Drivers released?
3. Can we have a stable CyanogenMod, AOKP, Paranoid Android... ? (Read question 2)
4. If the answer for questions 1, 2 and 3 is yes, why this device still doesn't have any custom ROM?
5. Will the device receive any Android upgrade?
6. Does the screen resolution (540x960) support the Themer app (by MyColorScreen)?
Reply me please
I want to buy this device or the Moto G
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Okay....time for the .......
Answers !!
1.Nope
2.Not sure
3.Locked bootloader, so custom roms still in the air
4.Read no 3
5.The ultimate question for any xperia C users, although it recieved a small upgrade which is hardly superb
6.I havent tried the themer app mate so, no clue there
Moto G is a good bang for buck sure, but will only 8 GB of total memory be enough for you ?
metalrules321 said:
Okay....time for the .......
Answers !!
1.Nope
2.Not sure
3.Locked bootloader, so custom roms still in the air
4.Read no 3
5.The ultimate question for any xperia C users, although it recieved a small upgrade which is hardly superb
6.I havent tried the themer app mate so, no clue there
Moto G is a good bang for buck sure, but will only 8 GB of total memory be enough for you ?
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If I buy the Moto G, I will buy the 16GB one with dual chip
Thanks for the answers!!
Sony is really crap with impossible to unlock bootloaders...

E3 Mentioned nowhere for the update

Well I suppose sony isn't supporting this device.... In the latest news, sony has announced lollipop 5.1 for many devices including M2 by july.... But has not mentioned anything about E3, leaving it out of the picture totally....
Hi @ShanePunk123
About updates the issue Is not just for Xperia E3. Indeed, Xperia T3 and 2015 Xperias like E4 and E4g are not listed for upgrade at this date.
In real terms, Xperia E1 is the less updateable of the remaining 2014 Xperias due to low ram (just 512 Mb). But we dont know. Sony can drop it all 2014/2015 E series and just update T3, or update all the 2014 remainings and 2015 newcomings.
At this moment we can assure or have the good feeling (in terms of hardware) for get lollipop in Xperias E3, E4, E4g and T3 , because they have the required to run lollipop. May be they jump to 5.1 directly overriding or avoiding 5.0.2. Idk that
Currently is an active AOSP 5.1 developer program for the Xperias E3 and T3, so, this is a tiny bit of light in our dark. For AOSP in this models, Camera is not working but other functions are working at least normally as possible, but AOSP is not intended to be a daily usable ROM. And CM guys are working in CM12.1 but theres no stable CM12.1 for us. Instead. 2013 devices and older have an active CM12 development with good stability. Damn DRM and Sony drivers ¬¬
So....Be happy because some 5.0.2 Xperia users are annoyed with the bitter lollipop because of extreme heating, no wifi, no select sound configurations, low battery life and other uncomfortable issues that didnt happen when they were sweet chocolateys. These users are going to jump to 5.1 in July and the jumping is easy for them because they have at least lollipop.
Now, keep in mind that Android M is coming and I have my doubts about reaching M. Maybe lollipop (or kitkat) is going to be the latest and final android version for our E3, other mid rangers and oldest high end Xperias.
lexiyuri said:
Hi @ShanePunk123
About updates the issue Is not just for Xperia E3. Indeed, Xperia T3 and 2015 Xperias like E4 and E4g are not listed for upgrade at this date.
In real terms, Xperia E1 is the less updateable of the remaining 2014 Xperias due to low ram (just 512 Mb). But we dont know. Sony can drop it all 2014/2015 E series and just update T3, or update all the 2014 remainings and 2015 newcomings.
At this moment we can assure or have the good feeling (in terms of hardware) for get lollipop in Xperias E3, E4, E4g and T3 , because they have the required to run lollipop. May be they jump to 5.1 directly overriding or avoiding 5.0.2. Idk that
Currently is an active AOSP 5.1 developer program for the Xperias E3 and T3, so, this is a tiny bit of light in our dark. For AOSP in this models, Camera is not working but other functions are working at least normally as possible, but AOSP is not intended to be a daily usable ROM. And CM guys are working in CM12.1 but theres no stable CM12.1 for us. Instead. 2013 devices and older have an active CM12 development with good stability. Damn DRM and Sony drivers ¬¬
So....Be happy because some 5.0.2 Xperia users are annoyed with the bitter lollipop because of extreme heating, no wifi, no select sound configurations, low battery life and other uncomfortable issues that didnt happen when they were sweet chocolateys. These users are going to jump to 5.1 in July and the jumping is easy for them because they have at least lollipop.
Now, keep in mind that Android M is coming and I have my doubts about reaching M. Maybe lollipop (or kitkat) is going to be the latest and final android version for our E3, other mid rangers and oldest high end Xperias.
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I hope that sony will update a device about 10 months and does not adopt policies like HTC who abandons its customers. I hope that Sony will not do so, otherwise, I do not buy a Sony product. We look at other manufacturers like Motorola that are upgrading the Moto X (2013), not only Samsung also updates its products dated, so I hope that the projects we are active on FXP to our devices have a future update.
Maybe it has to do with the internal storage. Remember the Xperiia M4 Aqua 8 GB version? That thing only has about 1.33 free space(1.75 with removed bloatware). Imagine the E3 with just its less than 4 GB... Android 5 uses way too much space. The only one I think still has a chance is T3. I'm pretty sure E4 is already set on the update map.
Densho64 said:
Maybe it has to do with the internal storage. Remember the Xperiia M4 Aqua 8 GB version? That thing only has about 1.33 free space(1.75 with removed bloatware). Imagine the E3 with just its less than 4 GB... Android 5 uses way too much space. The only one I think still has a chance is T3. I'm pretty sure E4 is already set on the update map.
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I installed AOSP and no problem with internal memory, I got a htc desire hd with a memory of 1.5 GB and is now updated to cm12.1 unofficial without having any problem of memory. Look here like mom sony treats its customers, should be ashamed, I am unhappy with my purchase ... at ever again :crying: :crying: :crying:
Lets make noise on the twitter account @SonyMobilenews, @SonyXperia and related
See my example and make noise with me
FOR OUR E3 WITH LOLLIPOP: TODO EL MUNDO A LA CARGA!! Everybody make some noise
-This is a scream to call the masses and make our voices louder and be heard!!
lexiyuri said:
Lets make noise on the twitter account @SonyMobilenews, @SonyXperia and related
See my example and make noise with me
FOR OUR E3 WITH LOLLIPOP: TODO EL MUNDO A LA CARGA!! Everybody make some noise
-This is a scream to call the masses and make our voices louder and be heard!!
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Yes you are right.
Only way to get lollipop is by rising our voice.
Let,s do this.
For this s*itty move, I gave my E3 to my dad and I bought lumia 535. F*CK YOU SONY. WE DESERVE UPDATES!!!
I think that we shoud try it but lets make a real massege and do it corectly.
Hey guys. I am trying to compile some aosp roms here for d2203 and d2202. So if you're interested in testing them just let me know..
PS- you should have a fast internet to download the roms.. my internet sux so I cant download them from my server :/
hell_lock said:
Hey guys. I am trying to compile some aosp roms here for d2203 and d2202. So if you're interested in testing them just let me know..
PS- you should have a fast internet to download the roms.. my internet sux so I cant download them from my server :/
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I would like to try them, give the downloading site or thread site.
You said d2202 so can i try it in my d2212?
hell_lock said:
Hey guys. I am trying to compile some aosp roms here for d2203 and d2202. So if you're interested in testing them just let me know..
PS- you should have a fast internet to download the roms.. my internet sux so I cant download them from my server :/
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did you mean d2212 and d2202 because d2203 and d2202 does not make sense.?
hell_lock said:
Hey guys. I am trying to compile some aosp roms here for d2203 and d2202. So if you're interested in testing them just let me know..
PS- you should have a fast internet to download the roms.. my internet sux so I cant download them from my server :/
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I am interested in testing
PS - I'm testing the latest AOSP that load on FXP but obviously have no camera and data connection, solving these small things can be a rom for everyday use because it's stable and fast
entony80 said:
I am interested in testing
PS - I'm testing the latest AOSP that load on FXP but obviously have no camera and data connection, solving these small things can be a rom for everyday use because it's stable and fast
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I can give it a shot fixing those bugs..
Btw.. can anyone upload e3 5.1 binaries on github??
http://developer.sonymobile.com/kno...e/open-devices/list-of-devices-and-resources/
vinay said:
did you mean d2212 and d2202 because d2203 and d2202 does not make sense.?
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I'll first make it for d2203. Then port it to our device..
So initially I'll test boot it on d2203 and if it works then port.
hell_lock said:
I can give it a shot fixing those bugs..
Btw.. can anyone upload e3 5.1 binaries on github??
http://developer.sonymobile.com/kno...e/open-devices/list-of-devices-and-resources/
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u may clone from https://github.com/SuperBenevolent/ and maybe overwrite with newer version from site, if needed. (and then pull and request with upgraded files)
hell_lock said:
I can give it a shot fixing those bugs..
Btw.. can anyone upload e3 5.1 binaries on github??
http://developer.sonymobile.com/kno...e/open-devices/list-of-devices-and-resources/
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I can help, but test a rom why are not capable of using Github. If I spiegni or give me a guide I can try
@hell_lock should i upload now. cuz @thenemis gave you link.
@hell_lock about to my previous experince with cm11 of lte varriants i know that for porting it to our devices need to work on kernel/ramdisk and maby we need to work on rom for RIL only. after that only bug,s by fxp will be needed to be fixed.
but however this is lollipop and i have tested on kitkat.
Great!
hell_lock said:
Hey guys. I am trying to compile some aosp roms here for d2203 and d2202. So if you're interested in testing them just let me know..
PS- you should have a fast internet to download the roms.. my internet sux so I cant download them from my server :/
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What about D2212? :crying:

[ROM] [14.1] {UMI Z} LineageOS (Unofficial)

Hey guys,
Just started to port LineageOS for UMI Z
[Reserved]
Hope then after UMI Z its easier to do a Z pro version too. Fingers crossed
Good luck
A version for the Z Pro would be really awesome.
Or is it even possible to use the same version?
marco.deluxe said:
A version for the Z Pro would be really awesome.
Or is it even possible to use the same version?
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It is possible, only thing it's that dual camera might not work well or not work at all. Everything else its exactly the same as UMI Z.
The dual camera does not work properly with the original ROM.
My photos are only good in bokeh mode.
For all other options, the photos are very fuzzy and out of focus..
With the Open Camera the pictures are very good.
So I think that it is not a hardware problem.
marco.deluxe said:
The dual camera does not work properly with the original ROM.
My photos are only good in bokeh mode.
For all other options, the photos are very fuzzy and out of focus..
With the Open Camera the pictures are very good.
So I think that it is not a hardware problem.
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298961488 htc camera
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195905998 lenovo camera
you can test the two cameras
Do these two apps support the dual camera ???
marco.deluxe said:
Do these two apps support the dual camera ???
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work on umi z but for the pro i don't know
No, they do not support the dual camera.
I just tested it.
plytraid said:
Hey guys,
Just started to port LineageOS for UMI Z
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Awesome
plytraid said:
Hey guys,
Just started to port LineageOS for UMI Z
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how can you started to porto lineageOS to umi z if you dont have the source code from umi?
Ahah good question !
That's why I don't manage to continue this ???
Sorry everyone ?
I started before knowing exactly how to port, following the tutorial on LineageOS website, but now I am blocked ??
Damn, I have not ask this question because I was hoping that you had it by some miracle...
And here I thought that it was close...
Ahahaha sorry
Even, I'm building a little ROM custom based on Stock 7.1.1 with root access, magisked, and 2-3 apps pre-installed. Nothing really exciting.
plytraid said:
Ahahaha sorry
Even, I'm building a little ROM custom based on Stock 7.1.1 with root access, magisked, and 2-3 apps pre-installed. Nothing really exciting.
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Great idear, but can you improve the camera that make better pics ?
FYI I have contacted Ulefone about release of source code for Gemini Pro (Umidigi Z Pro clone).
Email as follows:~
"Hi,
Can you confirm if the source code will ever be released for the Gemini Pro?
Thanks,
Loc
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On 29 June 2017 at 11:04, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello,
We do have such a plan, but I am not sure that we can release source code as UleFone Gemini Pro is jointly developed by our company and other companys."
Talk about mixed messages?!?!?
Placeholder threads are not permitted.
To the OP, please report this post or PM me directly if you are going to provide a valid download link.
Thread closed.

Gcam Open source

Google Camera’s Portrait Mode technology from the Pixel 2 is now open source, may now will be posible to make port for XZP?
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-portrait-mode-technology-open-source/
Hey guys, no one interested about this?
https://research.googleblog.com/2018/03/semantic-image-segmentation-with.html?utm=1&m=1
I am i also would like to get this camera on Sony device
Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon
Please make Google Camera non rooted version for Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon ?
sagar7561 said:
Please make Google Camera non rooted version for Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon ?
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Wrong forum mate
I already use Google cam , that is dang near similar to stock sony. Slow mo doesn't work on Oreo but the camera quality on aosp is extremely excellent compared to the nuked drm keyed stock camera. I will link if asked
lonewolfbtown said:
I already use Google cam , that is dang near similar to stock sony. Slow mo doesn't work on Oreo but the camera quality on aosp is extremely excellent compared to the nuked drm keyed stock camera. I will link if asked
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Which version are you using? I`ve tried countless versions with AOSP (android 8.1), but none would work. Link would be nice.
Thanks
Aosp is working for me. No 120hz.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/modded-google-camera-hdr-60fps-video-t3658552/amp/
lonewolfbtown said:
Aosp is working for me. No 120hz.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/modded-google-camera-hdr-60fps-video-t3658552/amp/
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Thanks, but this is just the general download link. I wanted to know which exact version you`re using.

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