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Hi Guys,
Which is the best and stable camera app to be used for portrait mode in the S7? And can it be used with the front camera? I tried many but they all crash every now and then.
Thanks
You can use selective focus mode on stock camera app. It produces portrait-like photos (back camera only) but the downside to me is the size. The image will be about 20MB in size but if you edit it again using any photo editor app it will decrease. IMO the stock selective focus mode is better and faster than lens blur on Google Camera.
maxbeat93 said:
You can use selective focus mode on stock camera app. It produces portrait-like photos (back camera only) but the downside to me is the size. The image will be about 20MB in size but if you edit it again using any photo editor app it will decrease. IMO the stock selective focus mode is better and faster than lens blur on Google Camera.
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Yes it is good but like 90% of the times it will say that subject not detected. And the size for me is normal like 4-5mb per photo. Any other modded/ported camera app for the S7 for this purpose? And can it be used with the front camera?
You can check the @miniuser123 version of the Gcam app. I think it's the best (far away) portrait mode for us.
Better than our cam but still don't work the face cam.
If you wanna try, here's the link:
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75118407&postcount=252
ReDemonBR said:
You can check the @miniuser123 version of the Gcam app. I think it's the best (far away) portrait mode for us.
Better than our cam but still don't work the face cam.
If you wanna try, here's the link:
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75118407&postcount=252
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Thanks. This is what I have selected-
Model: Nexus 6 Shamu Moto
Portrait mode on all models: on
camera.af.debug.show: where is this setting?
camera.faceboxes: where is this setting?
The app crashes if I select the first icon in the app.
billubakra said:
Thanks. This is what I have selected-
Model: Nexus 6 Shamu Moto
Portrait mode on all models: on
camera.af.debug.show: where is this setting?
camera.faceboxes: where is this setting?
The app crashes if I select the first icon in the app.
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Set somethings:
- Don't change the HDR parameters. Set it to default.
- Unmark the "Use Nexus6 HDRPlus Auto"
- Mark "Compress RAW (*.DNG)
- Mark "Portrait Mode in all models"
- Unmark "Smartburst Enable"
The "camera.af.debug.show" and the "camera.faceboxes" are in Settings>Developer Settings. But these are optional.
Hope I helped
*EDIT - check and follow the thread (here in XDA) about HDR+ for S7. The better place for try new cam apps and discuss about that
ReDemonBR said:
Set somethings:
- Don't change the HDR parameters. Set it to default.
- Unmark the "Use Nexus6 HDRPlus Auto"
- Mark "Compress RAW (*.DNG)
- Mark "Portrait Mode in all models"
- Unmark "Smartburst Enable"
The "camera.af.debug.show" and the "camera.faceboxes" are in Settings>Developer Settings. But these are optional.
Hope I helped
*EDIT - check and follow the thread (here in XDA) about HDR+ for S7. The better place for try new cam apps and discuss about that
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Thanks. Still not able to take quality photos. Can you please share the link of that thread?
billubakra said:
Thanks. Still not able to take quality photos. Can you please share the link of that thread?
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Using the app that I told you, the quality of portrait pics is amazing!
Unfortunately the HDR+ is not good at all, but some versions you can get more of this feature.
Here's the thread:
forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3687312
My phone feels warmer while using that version of Google Camera. Anyone facing same issue?
maxbeat93 said:
My phone feels warmer while using that version of Google Camera. Anyone facing same issue?
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This is a problem with the image processing (the heating and the battery drain). Some people says the cause is the app use all cores for processing the image (HDR+ and portrait)
Anyway, there's a new version with front camera working with portrait.
(Don't know the author, sorry for credits)
drive.google.com/file/d/1vRcLKVq8qbTL1KbMajPCEROMmnnod1va/view
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This is a problem with the image processing (the heating and the battery drain). Some people says the cause is the app use all cores for processing the image (HDR+ and portrait)
Anyway, there's a new version with front camera working with portrait.
(Don't know the author, sorry for credits)
drive.google.com/file/d/1vRcLKVq8qbTL1KbMajPCEROMmnnod1va/view
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Thanks!! The settings is a bit different but I only changed the model to Nexus 6 and everything is ok. It's still crashed when I switch back to rear camera from front cam while in portrait mode. But portrait mode is still only available on the rear camera, right? Because it's not working on front cam.
Oh right, actually the heating was only a couple times after installing. Now it doesn't heat anymore.
maxbeat93 said:
Thanks!! The settings is a bit different but I only changed the model to Nexus 6 and everything is ok. It's still crashed when I switch back to rear camera from front cam while in portrait mode. But portrait mode is still only available on the rear camera, right? Because it's not working on front cam.
Oh right, actually the heating was only a couple times after installing. Now it doesn't heat anymore.
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Oh, no. This version that I sent works the rear and front camera in portrait mode. Using without the portrait the front camera is terrible.
And even at portrait, the front camera has a bug with high exposure changing the color to something like pink exposure.
I attached my settings. Remember to close and reopen the app totally for apply.
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Oh, no. This version that I sent works the rear and front camera in portrait mode. Using without the portrait the front camera is terrible.
And even at portrait, the front camera has a bug with high exposure changing the color to something like pink exposure.
I attached my settings. Remember to close and reopen the app totally for apply.
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Changing the model to pixel 2 xl did enable portrait on the selfie but yeah it got some pink on high exposure. But the result was still great. Without portrait the front cam is blurry and the edge was too much sharpened. It's terrible.
Also, is HDR+ enabled by default? There's no HDR+ setting on the top row but there's some sort of delay (like when applying HDR) when I take pictures so I thought it's still there. The photos taken with rear camera is also better now I guess.
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Changing the model to pixel 2 xl did enable portrait on the selfie but yeah it got some pink on high exposure. But the result was still great. Without portrait the front cam is blurry and the edge was too much sharpened. It's terrible.
Also, is HDR+ enabled by default? There's no HDR+ setting on the top row but there's some sort of delay (like when applying HDR) when I take pictures so I thought it's still there. The photos taken with rear camera is also better now I guess.
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Yeah, this version is near to perfect.
I never, anymore, take pics o' people without rear portrait camera -hahaha
The delay is borring but minimal. You can take a lot of pics and check them later. You don't need to wait between the shots.
If you wanna HDR+ setting, go to: settings>advance>check the option: manual HDR+ control (my app isn't in english, but is something like that)
*You can't increase the HDR+ parameters
**Just a obs- my app crashed sometimes at older version (I didn't try the newer properly) and my app didn't take pics. If it happen, just "force stop" and it back.
ReDemonBR said:
Yeah, this version is near to perfect.
I never, anymore, take pics o' people without rear portrait camera -hahaha
The delay is borring but minimal. You can take a lot of pics and check them later. You don't need to wait between the shots.
If you wanna HDR+ setting, go to: settings>advance>check the option: manual HDR+ control (my app isn't in english, but is something like that)
*You can't increase the HDR+ parameters
**Just a obs- my app crashed sometimes at older version (I didn't try the newer properly) and my app didn't take pics. If it happen, just "force stop" and it back.
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Btw i was checking on the source thread and found that there's a newer version uploaded early today. This version fixed the pink stain and the HDR menu is back on the top row. I think this is much stable since there's no heating or crashing at all.
This is the link for the app:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pPWR2MjeSeC-b_9B5TI1Oi_RfOti6IXo/view
And this is the main thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3687312/page60
Anyway, thank you for your guide! I think it's better to discuss there since it's the main thread.
maxbeat93 said:
You can use selective focus mode on stock camera app. It produces portrait-like photos (back camera only) but the downside to me is the size. The image will be about 20MB in size but if you edit it again using any photo editor app it will decrease. IMO the stock selective focus mode is better and faster than lens blur on Google Camera.
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there is no selective focus mode in S7 stock camera app
maxbeat93 said:
Btw i was checking on the source thread and found that there's a newer version uploaded early today. This version fixed the pink stain and the HDR menu is back on the top row. I think this is much stable since there's no heating or crashing at all.
This is the link for the app:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pPWR2MjeSeC-b_9B5TI1Oi_RfOti6IXo/view
And this is the main thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3687312/page60
Anyway, thank you for your guide! I think it's better to discuss there since it's the main thread.
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+ @ReDemonBR
I have installed this update. Should I switch the camera to Nexus one in settings? And any other setting that needs to be changed?
billubakra said:
+ @ReDemonBR
I have installed this update. Should I switch the camera to Nexus one in settings? And any other setting that needs to be changed?
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Set it to pixel XL marlin+taimen. I'm only changing the model.
mor_1228 said:
there is no selective focus mode in S7 stock camera app
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Yes there is
I had installed pixel experience rom on my whyred and was wondering to get fully stable Gcam on it to get complete pixel rom on my whyred,then tried with BSG's gcam but it offers limited features so I turned to find a stable Gcam with almost all features and came across this Gcam mod : MGC_5.3.015_v.1.0.5_Tolyan009.
It can be used as daily driver as it almost fully stable.
What's Working in it.
1.Slow mo.
2.Portrait.
3.Google lens.
4.Video at 1080p 60 fps
<auto focus working with video stabilization>
5.photo sphere.
6.panorama.
Problems with this:
1.lens blur is bit choppy and is advised not to use it.
2.Run and use this as it is with default settings change in settings may results in app blunders.
3.there is 4k uhd option but it's not working.
THIS MOD IS TESTED ONLY ON PIXEL EXPERIENCE ROM.
YOU CAN USE ON MIUI BUT I AM NOT SURE IF IT WORKS.
Download link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MyJk3LM9oa18UvhB56U_pwV_UVmjdZoE/view?usp=drivesdk
On which ROM you are using.??
Triggered from RN5pro
now whatsapp video calling not working
i mean no front camera video
chinnupepsi4all said:
now whatsapp video calling not working
i mean no front camera video
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For this to work make Gcam as default camera app.
Everything is working fine in my phone after making it default app and disabling snapdragon camera app.
If it still not works try clearing data and rebooting phone.
amitroutray said:
On which ROM you are using.??
Triggered from RN5pro
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nitin nb said:
I had installed pixel experience rom on my whyred and was wondering to get fully stable Gcam on it to get complete pixel rom on my whyred,then tried with BSG's gcam but it offers limited features so I turned to find a stable Gcam with almost all features and came across this Gcam mod : MGC_5.3.015_v.1.0.5_Tolyan009.
It can be used as daily driver as it almost fully stable.
What's Working in it.
1.Slow mo.
2.Portrait.
3.Google lens.
4.Video at 1080p 60 fps
<auto focus working with video stabilization>
5.photo sphere.
6.panorama.
Problems with this:
1.lens blur is bit choppy and is advised not to use it.
2.Run and use this as it is with default settings change in settings may results in app blunders.
3.there is 4k uhd option but it's not working.
THIS MOD IS TESTED ONLY ON PIXEL EXPERIENCE ROM.
YOU CAN USE ON MIUI BUT I AM NOT SURE IF IT WORKS.
Download link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MyJk3LM9oa18UvhB56U_pwV_UVmjdZoE/view?usp=drivesdk
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Selfies are flipped after taking the picture ?
PranayHotkar said:
Selfies are flipped after taking the picture ?
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No not at all.
nitin nb said:
No not at all.
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Dude I just checked. Selfies are getting flipped after clicking the picture.
Like in stock camera, selfies look like when you are about to click the picture.
But one problem I found in all gcam apps is after clicking the picture, selfies don't look like just before clicking. They are flipped sideways.
PranayHotkar said:
Dude I just checked. Selfies are getting flipped after clicking the picture.
Like in stock camera, selfies look like when you are about to click the picture.
But one problem I found in all gcam apps is after clicking the picture, selfies don't look like just before clicking. They are flipped sideways.
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I am sorry for that but in my case it is working properly without any problem so I am not able to scratch this.
PranayHotkar said:
Dude I just checked. Selfies are getting flipped after clicking the picture.
Like in stock camera, selfies look like when you are about to click the picture.
But one problem I found in all gcam apps is after clicking the picture, selfies don't look like just before clicking. They are flipped sideways.
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Its mirror mode in miui cam you can configure it in setting whether to enable or disable it idk about gcam
Work with global/china version?
nilocatur said:
Work with global/china version?
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no, when switching to front cam it force closes
Saicoth said:
no, when switching to front cam it force closes
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On lineage front camera works
I just tried this with the new RR 7 (RR-P-v7.0.0-20190203-whyred-Official) and it works fine.
⌐At first the images were monochrome for some reason, switched config HDR+ to pixel 1 and the images came out normal and with HDR+. Turning it back to pixel 2 after a while
and magically nothing changed. Images were still in color.
⌐There are a few random bugs like the ones in OP and some others like there being 2 lens blur mode options.
Hi guys !!
a new update released today for oneplus
the new camera have the night mode
Download ( link from APK MIRROR
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/oneplus-ltd/oneplus-camera/oneplus-camera-2-10-5-release/
and other apps are updated too like the launcher, notes, dialer ....
Enjoy guys
DamiDev said:
Hi guys !!
a new update released today for oneplus
the new camera have the night mode
Download ( link from APK MIRROR
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/oneplus-ltd/oneplus-camera/oneplus-camera-2-10-5-release/
and other apps are updated too like the launcher, notes, dialer ....
Enjoy guys
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For your info its present on OB6.
windo34 said:
For your info its present on OB6.
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tnx for this info
we don't have this update on the stable pie
Thanks been waiting for this, didnt want to update to beta 6 just for the camera..
Does this run fine on Oreo or does it require Pie?
Try it. Not sure if it checks the SDK number or not. Worst that happen is you remove it and restore the camera backup you should make before removing old and installing new camera apk
Be aware that while it does install in stable 9.0 OOS, the nightscape thing doesn't do anything to the final photo (already did comparisons). I've read reports of it working on OB6 so stable users have to wait for an update.
It freezes the camera app for me. Uninstalled.
New stable OOS is out. Thats inside now.
habylab said:
It freezes the camera app for me. Uninstalled.
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Gesendet von meinem ONEPLUS A6003 mit Tapatalk
Very big difference ?
Got 9.02 this morning the camera app has night mode not sure if it does anything yet
AstroDigital said:
Got 9.02 this morning the camera app has night mode not sure if it does anything yet
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u can see if it does
like this
kingerion said:
Very big difference
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Do we have to use with flash?
I'm having some issues with the new camera on 9.0.2. The night mode actually looks worse because it seems to apply a weird oil painting effect and it blurs out details. Aside from that the portrait mode edge detection and blur quality is absolutely garbage. There is no way to change the "beauty" filter now apparently (the slider for it was removed?). And I can't get the studio lighting feature to work.
Can anyone help?
Oliie23 said:
I'm having some issues with the new camera on 9.0.2. The night mode actually looks worse because it seems to apply a weird oil painting effect and it blurs out details. Aside from that the portrait mode edge detection and blur quality is absolutely garbage. There is no way to change the "beauty" filter now apparently (the slider for it was removed?). And I can't get the studio lighting feature to work.
Can anyone help?
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Night mode is what it is and can be further improved, it's just software. About beauty mode, yes the slider is still there. If it isn't for you try to clean flash. Studio Lightning is, from what I've read, something that happens automatically for portrait pictures, meaning it isn't a mode/slider/option.
nirogu325 said:
Night mode is what it is and can be further improved, it's just software. About beauty mode, yes the slider is still there. If it isn't for you try to clean flash. Studio Lightning is, from what I've read, something that happens automatically for portrait pictures, meaning it isn't a mode/slider/option.
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Are you sure the beauty mode slider is still there for rear camera? I have it for front facing camera, but for rear camera it's just "on-off". I tried wiping cache and data of the camera app but that did nothing to help.
Oliie23 said:
Are you sure the beauty mode slider is still there for rear camera? I have it for front facing camera, but for rear camera it's just "on-off". I tried wiping cache and data of the camera app but that did nothing to help.
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You never specified which camera you were talking about so how would I be sure? The answer is no in that case. Slider isn't there but then again, if this is a feature request or a missing feature report, you should post that information in the official stable thread for OOS.
Lowlight vs preset. (Updated)
*•*photo 1. standard auto hdr.
*•*photo 2. iso :2000 shutter at 0.4 with manual wb at 4200+/-
*•*photo 3. iso : 400 shutter at 5 and wb at 4060k.
*•*photo 4. iso : 1600 shutter at 8 and wb at 4060k (extreme low light conditions)
Tripod used : Tripod was used for shot 3 and 4, I used a $5 one with a $1 phone mount. Something an everyday consumer would be able to get.
*Update*
(salt attack prevention)
added shot for gcam too.
Gcambuild: GoogleCamera_6.1.013.216795316-debug2.apk
Onepluscam: 2.10.5
OOS : 9.0.1
Rooted.
*Update 2*
Added* Extreme low light conditions test shots.
Comments:
obviously leaving the shutter open draws in more light but it also captures more yellow. so i just manually tune that and save it as a preset. because night photos usually need to be cooled. I tried to use as low iso as possible in the settings to try reduce any unnecessary noise caused by high iso.
photo 2's settings are nice if you dont have tripod. as you can see the noise is significantly decreased and has way better sharpness. but still kept relatively the same exposure.
then for settings of the 3rd photo are my favorite. you need a tripod. but i mean it cames out amazing. even beats low light mode.
The 4th photo and settings are for extreme low light conditions and you'll need a tripod too.
Link to files https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=17RF8shQoGlYOy-_4ozY0zyxvo6CHd2Fn
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6000 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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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
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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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.)
arpitp said:
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!
arpitp said:
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
JimmyJurner said:
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
Dark Fear said:
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
Is there a working Gcam for the Ultra? Is it even needed for the Ultra with its Samsung capabilities?
Why would you use GCam when Samsung has done a terrific job on their camera? You also lose a lot of features of the Ultra with GCam.
eyeatoma said:
Why would you use GCam when Samsung has done a terrific job on their camera? You also lose a lot of features of the Ultra with GCam.
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I mean, you don't LOSE anything. You use GCam as a secondary camera app. Not as a replacement for the stock app.
Options are good
eyeatoma said:
Why would you use GCam when Samsung has done a terrific job on their camera? You also lose a lot of features of the Ultra with GCam.
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So far I'm actually not too impressed with the stock Samsung camera on the Ultra and I'm coming from the S10+. The pictures are pretty splotchy and not too sharp especially when zooming in. Something that seems to have been consistent on all Samsung phones which is why I normally see better results using the Gcam. Also this camera seems to lag when taking a photo after hitting the button theres an annoying delay where I cant really clearly capture anything moving even slightly. I'm hoping they release some software updates for this. I'm using the US Snapdragon Unlocked Ultra 256gb variant on VZW.
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Is there a working Gcam for the Ultra? Is it even needed for the Ultra with its Samsung capabilities?
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It'll definitely work. But my S22 Ultra shipment is quite delayed so I won't be able to create a profile for it any time soon.
beserker15 said:
It'll definitely work. But my S22 Ultra shipment is quite delayed so I won't be able to create a profile for it any time soon.
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Thanks! Which one specifically did you have working?
ultimatdan said:
Thanks! Which one specifically did you have working?
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The AGC GCam from my thread. Pretty sure it doesn't fully work right after install though and I had to change a few settings around. Don't remember what they were though.
beserker15 said:
The AGC GCam from my thread. Pretty sure it doesn't fully work right after install though and I had to change a few settings around. Don't remember what they were though.
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Ya that one keeps freezing up and crashing on me unfortunately.
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Ya that one keeps freezing up and crashing on me unfortunately.
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Exynos or Snapdragon? I had a chat with a guy who has the S22U Exynos, and the AGC GCam crashes for him as well. Strange as it works fine on my S21U (also Exynos). I guess a specific fix is needed for the Exynos 2200
nvm, just read that you have Snapdragon model.
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Exynos or Snapdragon? I had a chat with a guy who has the S22U Exynos, and the AGC GCam crashes for him as well. Strange as it works fine on my S21U (also Exynos). I guess a specific fix is needed for the Exynos 2200
nvm, just read that you have Snapdragon model.
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Ya US Snapdragon Unlocked Ultra. Ive been trying out a handful of different Gcams but none seem to work.
ultimatdan said:
Ya US Snapdragon Unlocked Ultra. Ive been trying out a handful of different Gcams but none seem to work.
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Will post future updates here:
GCam for Snapdragon S22 Ultra
A continuation of my previous thread for the S21 Ultra. I will keep this thread updated for new builds and configs for as long as I have the Snapdragon S22 Ultra. I am no expert with lib patchers so the configs I upload will be a modification of...
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beserker15 said:
Ok so I played with it again at Best Buy today. The reason why it's a little difficult to work right out of the box with GCam is because current GCam builds use the traditional hardware camera IDs whereas the S22 Ultra defaults to logical IDs (like the new Pixel 6).
With that said, I got it working with the Shamin 8.4.400v7 build by adjusting the camera array values. Here are the steps:
1. Download and Install APK
2. Download attached XML and put it in the Internal Storage > GCam > Configs8.4 folder (make the folder if you don't already have it)
3. Run the GCam and give it permissions (it will crash after a few seconds)
4. Run the app again but quickly switch to video mode to avoid it crashing quickly
5. Open GCam's settings and go to additional settings > configs setting > XML save directory
6. Don't change the directory but just hit OK
7. Go back to the main screen and switch to video again so it doesn't crash
8. Double tap on space between shutter and gallery to load XML
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Wow this worked out great! Only have been testing out Camera mode and portrait mode so far and they both are working pretty nicely! Thank you!
does it work with exynos ?
Gcam is usefull especially indoor, because with the native app, it's a mess. Shutter lag is strongly present.
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Ok so I played with it again at Best Buy today. The reason why it's a little difficult to work right out of the box with GCam is because current GCam builds use the traditional hardware camera IDs whereas the S22 Ultra defaults to logical IDs (like the new Pixel 6).
With that said, I got it working with the Shamin 8.4.400v7 build by adjusting the camera array values. Here are the steps:
1. Download and Install APK
2. Download attached XML and put it in the Internal Storage > GCam > Configs8.4 folder (make the folder if you don't already have it)
3. Run the GCam and give it permissions (it will crash after a few seconds)
4. Run the app again but quickly switch to video mode to avoid it crashing quickly
5. Open GCam's settings and go to additional settings > configs setting > XML save directory
6. Don't change the directory but just hit OK
7. Go back to the main screen and switch to video again so it doesn't crash
8. Double tap on space between shutter and gallery to load XML
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One other question - Is there a way to get the saturation to be a bit less? The color saturation is pretty extreme in certain shots and some shots have a yellowy tint to them too. I've been trying to play around with the color and saturation settings but cant seem fix it. Otherwise the shots look great!
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One other question - Is there a way to get the saturation to be a bit less? The color saturation is pretty extreme in certain shots and some shots have a yellowy tint to them too. I've been trying to play around with the color and saturation settings but cant seem fix it. Otherwise the shots look great!
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In my case, oversaturation is caused by AWB (auto white balance) for some reason. So I keep it disabled.
Try taking a picture with AWB enabled, then another one with it disabled.
Where can I find the APK every time I click on the link you have it just downloads a bin file
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In my case, oversaturation is caused by AWB (auto white balance) for some reason. So I keep it disabled.
Try taking a picture with AWB enabled, then another one with it disabled.
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Interesting, I've had it turned off but I tried both off and on, still no luck either way.
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Interesting, I've had it turned off but I tried both off and on, still no luck either way.
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For saturation, go to additional settings > color transmission and change it to system. It could potentially become desaturated using that mode.
Anyone have working xml?