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Lets discuss what we can do with our rooted V20!

Hey guys,
Its been a while since I rooted my phone (I've been using Samsung phones with locked bootloader) and it sure feels good to be back!
Now, I've been out of the loop for so long that I don't know what I should do next with my rooted V20!
I would love to have you guys come in here and discuss how we can make our V20 even better!
Thing's I've done so far.
Install Adaway
Remove Bloatware using titanium backup (is there better way to remove bloatware beside titanium backup?)
So far I removed all the TMobile apps, is there anything else I should remove that will improve the battery life?
Thanks and lets get this thread going! :good:
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leyvatron said:
Install google assistant
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Instruction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di5SlVIamjE
substratum theme engine - suggested by deeznutz1977
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=projekt.substratum

Install google assistant

I hear ya, I was on a S7 Edge and a S6 before that. It has been a while. With that being said, LG stuff can mostly go....unless you use it. It doesn't seem to be too bad, so you might be able to leave them. Download Better Battery Stats and see what is causing any wakelocks that can be prevented.

Has anyone managed to get rid of Lookout? I hate that thing and want it gone.

leyvatron said:
Install google assistant
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What are the steps for this

czerdrill said:
What are the steps for this
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di5SlVIamjE

Might want to FREEZE apps instead of uninstalling until a viable stock restore is available

Adblocking for sure. Should help improve battery life a hair by not downloading data for ads and processing them to be shown.

I smell a brick about to happen. Way too fast....How would you recover ? Be careful people.....Paperweights are not fun
I just read somewhere At&t has a locked bootloader...Figures

LuckyColdJohnson said:
I smell a brick about to happen. Way too fast....How would you recover ? Be careful people.....Paperweights are not fun
I just read somewhere At&t has a locked bootloader...Figures
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From what I've read, TWRP isn't doing proper nandroids, and there isn't a stock image to flash. At the risk of sounding "elitist," I'd recommend going slow.

At&t didn't even have the HTC 10 when I went in. The good days are dying....Root, I will miss you

LuckyColdJohnson said:
At&t didn't even have the HTC 10 when I went in. The good days are dying....Root, I will miss you
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yup, they passed on the HTC 10

I haven't gotten the phone yet (though LG store has already called me that I can get it already just been busy due to all saints day festivities) so wanted to ask, how did you root your v20? and what version is your V20?

douger1957 said:
From what I've read, TWRP isn't doing proper nandroids, and there isn't a stock image to flash. At the risk of sounding "elitist," I'd recommend going slow.
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So your saying LG doesnt have an app to reflash to stock FM? i see threads for the stock T mobile firmware. What about the nandroid issue with twrp do you know where the github repo is for our version of twrp i'll check it out.

albinoman887 said:
So your saying LG doesnt have an app to reflash to stock FM? i see threads for the stock T mobile firmware. What about the nandroid issue with twrp do you know where the github repo is for our version of twrp i'll check it out.
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I know what's in the root thread in the development section.
Is this what you're looking for?
The problems with the .tot files in a nutshell.
I'm not a dev. I can bearly muddle my way around ADB commands. I know what I know from watching the struggles in the root thread. Yeah, there's root and little else. The process doesn't seem quite ready for prime time which of course hasn't stopped the root commandos.

I CAN CONTROL THE WORLD WITH ROOT! LOL . No but really, what can't you do with root? you can do everything as long as the phone doesnt required to implement any new hardware within the phone... I like my Adaway, and greenify, and removes or freeze apps i dont like nor need, I like my pie bar for faster shortcuts (sure, the phone itself has the second screen to put up to 5 apps, but the pie bar give you a lot more options so i will have the 5 on the second screen plus the many mores in the pie bar which is a fast process too, maybe even faster than the second screen), i also like my xposed for every module i desire, AND MY BELOVED TITANIUM BACKUP! and many many more things

The one thing I hope and pray to see come from this newly acquired root is a camera mod that will allow 16MP in full 16:9. Please pull through devs! I would donate for that :highfive:

animator776 said:
The one thing I hope and pray to see come from this newly acquired root is a camera mod that will allow 16MP in full 16:9. Please pull through devs! I would donate for that :highfive:
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That's likely because the sensor isn't 16:9 shaped, it's 4:3. You have to crop the sensor to get 16:9.

leyvatron said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di5SlVIamjE[/QUOTE
Had this in ALLO... Much nicer to be able to hit the home button though. Very nice work around...
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Vexamus said:
That's likely because the sensor isn't 16:9 shaped, it's 4:3. You have to crop the sensor to get 16:9.
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Oh yeah... That must have slipped my mind

Ice box APP - Safe to use?

Hello!
I recently found this app on a reddit post (https://www.reddit.com/r/androidapps/comments/6llcxs/whatever_happened_to_greenify_used_to_be/) called Ice box (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catchingnow.icebox) which I would really like to use on my S8+. I seems very great and I have read about many people very much enjoying it. But that fact that it needs Device-Owner permissions concerns me a little?
In the reddit post people seems to like and so does people in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/ice-box-t3328073, but there is ONE person (ElwOOd_CbGp) in that thread who claims the APP sends data to China?
Does anyone have experience with this app? And maybe even can confirm/deny this claim?
Basically is this app Safe to use?

why not to use BK package disabler? It's designed for samsung...

Elastep said:
why not to use BK package disabler? It's designed for samsung...
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I actually use Package Disabler Pro ATM, but as far as I know it does not have any Tasker Plugins.. Which is a big plus for me

leeswagger said:
I actually use Package Disabler Pro ATM, but as far as I know it does not have any Tasker Plugins.. Which is a big plus for me
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So I've been using it for about 24 hours I'm on an S8 plus Verizon and it's awesome not only does has the Tasker thing but it also you can disable everything Knox

Vintagemint27 said:
So I've been using it for about 24 hours I'm on an S8 plus Verizon and it's awesome not only does has the Tasker thing but it also you can disable everything Knox
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Nice! Do you know if it is possible to freeze and app, but keep the app shortcut in the app drawer?

Active Edge Customization with Edge Sense Plus

I want to provide a magisk module that makes it possible to use my app: Edge Sense Plus
Therefore I will hook into the Active Edge Service called ElmyraService in SystemUIGoogle.apk.
Probably we will need to modify services.jar too to bypass the signature check.
Who is interested in this, or would it be waste of time for me?
Would need testers too, since I don't have a Pixel 2.
You should be familar with adb, to push, pull files and taking logcats
Hangouts link: https://hangouts.google.com/group/6cSKdk3No2lNAMs62

From what I understand you would like to make it so you can assign your own actions to the edge squeeze button? I would be interested as I don't use Google Assistant, I have knowledge basic knowledge about abd push/pull.
I also have a Pixel 2 walleye, I would love to help if I'm understanding correctly. :good:

derpko said:
From what I understand you would like to make it so you can assign your own actions to the edge squeeze button? I would be interested as I don't use Google Assistant, I have knowledge basic knowledge about abd push/pull.
I also have a Pixel 2 walleye, I would love to help if I'm understanding correctly. :good:
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Yeah, I fixed the link, was broken before: Edge Sense Plus
It would also enable double squeeze gesture.
Long squeeze seems not supported on the pixel 2?

j to the 4n said:
Yeah, I fixed the link, was broken before: Edge Sense Plus
It would also enable double squeeze gesture.
Long squeeze seems not supported on the pixel 2?
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Let me know what I can do to help, I'm not sure about the long squeeze (apk not supported on pixel 2) also I'm not too familiar with the squeeze button, first device with it.

derpko said:
Let me know what I can do to help, I'm not sure about the long squeeze (apk not supported on pixel 2) also I'm not too familiar with the squeeze button, first device with it.
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you are rooted with magisk right?

I would definitely be interested. And am willing to help any way I can.

derpko said:
Let me know what I can do to help, I'm not sure about the long squeeze (apk not supported on pixel 2) also I'm not too familiar with the squeeze button, first device with it.
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You squeeze the sides on the lower half of the body
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Requirement to join: you need to be rooted with magisk.
https://hangouts.google.com/group/6cSKdk3No2lNAMs62

How about a Magisk module that let's us run Viper ROM on a Pixel 2?? Lol. Sorry couldn't resist. Came from an HTC 10 and really miss your work.

I´am willing to help!
I´ve gotten it to work by making my app a system app in order to be able to register the elmyra sensor without google assistant enabled.
The problem i encountered is that you will need to go in to the setting where you enable active edge in order for it to start working and it will stop working as soon as the settings app isnt active/in memory anymore.

k4r70ng said:
I´am willing to help!
I´ve gotten it to work by making my app a system app in order to be able to register the elmyra sensor without google assistant enabled.
The problem i encountered is that you will need to go in to the setting where you enable active edge in order for it to start working and it will stop working as soon as the settings app isnt active/in memory anymore.
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Yeah, the squeeze sensor is just available for system apps.
Went that way first on the u11 too.
But having it work just for rooted users was no option for me.
On the u11 the squeeze actions are custumizable though.
So it is possible to let start apps on a short/long squeeze.
That way the squeeze gestures can be forwarded to my app.
Not possible on the pixel 2 though. That's why we need a magisk module with a modified Systemui apk that modifies 4th he elmyra service

Will it also work on Pixel 2 XL?

c1-p8 said:
Will it also work on Pixel 2 XL?
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An hour ago I even didn't know the XL also has a squeezable frame.
Can you pull me some files from the pixel2xl, so I can check if the files are the same?

j to the 4n said:
An hour ago I even didn't know the XL also has a squeezable frame.
Can you pull me some files from the pixel2xl, so I can check if the files are the same?
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Sure :good:

c1-p8 said:
Sure :good:
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Need the /system/priv-app/SystemUIGoogle folder

j to the 4n said:
Need the /system/priv-app/SystemUIGoogle folder
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Here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rhSj_OZG70uQe2fS9WWzsSpOKsTNqCIG

c1-p8 said:
Here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rhSj_OZG70uQe2fS9WWzsSpOKsTNqCIG
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thx! that is from latest december ota?

j to the 4n said:
thx! that is from latest december ota?
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January factory image

We got it working on one Pixel2 device.
Would love if some more could test it.

j to the 4n said:
We got it working on one Pixel2 device.
Would love if some more could test it.
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Hey Jan. I'd be willing to give it a test.

How much does rooting your phone improve the OnePlus 7 Pro?

So I've never rooted a phone but have always been very interested in doing it. I'm just worried about bricking my phone since I have no experience doing it. Is it easy for a beginner to pick up and is it worth the risk? How much better does it improve your experience?

It's a personal thing. Most things you can do without root. Its a matter of personalization.

You can fix OnePlus’s ****ed up notification system. That alone is a big benefit.

You can't really brick the OnePlus 7 Pro, there are recovery options and people here to help if you do. It is extremely easy to do with little to no risk.
Follow this guide

DTop said:
You can fix OnePlus’s ****ed up notification system. That alone is a big benefit.
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Holy crap, I am glad someone else mentioned this I thought it I was going crazy. How can I fix it ?
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xI Say HaHaHaX said:
Holy crap, I am glad someone else mentioned this I thought it I was going crazy. How can I fix it ?
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Explain this issue if you can. I was looking for a reason to root. I already got my sim unlock from T-Mobile. Only thing I'm missing is all my data backed up by titanium that I use on every device I get. I usually root day one but every passing day I appreciate Oxygen OS more and more. The experience reminds me of the old days of rooting the SAM**** and installing Cynagen. This is smooth as butter

Rooting actually let's you do a back up and restore if you do mess something up. It let's you remove apps that you don't want like for example sprint radio that I never used, can't remove without root. Root let's you use adblock and YouTube premium(ad free YouTube). Root lets you flash custom kernals even if on stock os, custom kernal can improve battery life. Ultimately things improved where u really don't need root like rooting a Samsung will cause a iressviserable Knox trip but one plus doesn't use Knox. And can be locked back to official status

DTop said:
You can fix OnePlus’s ****ed up notification system. That alone is a big benefit.
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what's wrong with it?

I have it rooted just as a "piece-of-mind" thing. And actually, it looks like YouTube TV took away 720P playback after I rooted. So there's a reason not to do it; first-party apps may not work properly to combat piracy, which is a load of crap if you ask me.

If you root, you won't be able to get anything above 480p or HDR on Netflix. Something to consider.

RobbieL241 said:
I have it rooted just as a "piece-of-mind" thing. And actually, it looks like YouTube TV took away 720P playback after I rooted. So there's a reason not to do it; first-party apps may not work properly to combat piracy, which is a load of crap if you ask me.
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Try
Open Magisk > Settings > Hide Magisk Manager
Once New Magisk manager Installs, It will reopen Magisk Manager
Go to Magisk Hide and Hide YouTube TV
See if that works for you!

Bradl79 said:
Try
Open Magisk > Settings > Hide Magisk Manager
Once New Magisk manager Installs, It will reopen Magisk Manager
Go to Magisk Hide and Hide YouTube TV
See if that works for you!
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Thanks. I tried it but nothing changed, even after rebooting and clearing the app's cache.

RobbieL241 said:
Thanks. I tried it but nothing changed, even after rebooting and clearing the app's cache.
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u even hide the magisk manager too

Bradl79 said:
u even hide the magisk manager too
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Yep.

habylab said:
If you root, you won't be able to get anything above 480p or HDR on Netflix. Something to consider.
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Wow really? Well damn that's pretty big reason not lol. I use Netflix all the time on my 7 Pro.

Getting rid of ads are a good point.. but then other than the occasional irritant, I don't mind them enough to want to root. Other than that, there is no other reason for me to root. I would love the helvetica nueve font. Haven't found a way to do that without root. But that's okay.. I am still not going to root.

Interesting enough I originally join this board to root, but I have not rooted any device in years.
Even reading the board there always seems to be some trade off.
New update, can not do it right away got to wait so you can root.
Apps that will not work when rooted, ok but almost always you can get them working.
..... Just not worth it anymore for me.
Now I am happy reading about things like the GCAM, and things other people are doing.

Mackmiller974 said:
Wow really? Well damn that's pretty big reason not lol. I use Netflix all the time on my 7 Pro.
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You will still get HDR but it will be in 480p. Most of of the time you will never notice the difference.
Even while unrooted, Netflix will only display 720p on the oneplus 7 pro. So you gotta weight your options here.
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AstroDigital said:
Interesting enough I originally join this board to root, but I have not rooted any device in years.
Even reading the board there always seems to be some trade off.
New update, can not do it right away got to wait so you can root.
Apps that will not work when rooted, ok but almost always you can get them working.
..... Just not worth it anymore for me.
Now I am happy reading about things like the GCAM, and things other people are doing.
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For me one of things for rooting is magisk modules for adblock, vanced youtube, debloating, themes, changing the navigation bar height, V4a, boosting the speaker audio and custom kernels as well as customization to OOS.
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DTop said:
You can fix OnePlus’s ****ed up notification system. That alone is a big benefit.
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Can you elaborate on this, I would like to know how fix too.

marco_wack said:
How to change navbar height easily without things like Xposed and stuff?
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There are magisk roms like renovate that give you the option or you can download RomAur (based on OOS) which has all these customization baked without needing any extra modules.

Also many banking apps aren't keen on root. Mine does a bunch of different checks. Main reason I've not rooted.

[Magisk] Enable 20x zoom and Macro mode on any OnePlus Camera version

Nothing complicated here, just install the zip in Magisk Manager. No need to reboot. It won't show up as a module, so don't worry about that. To remove these changes, clear the data of the OnePlus Camera app.
Updated April 17th, 2020
Fixed an issue where the changes wouldn't be applied on a previously modified camera config

Arden144 said:
Nothing complicated here, just install the zip in Magisk Manager. No need to reboot. It won't show up as a module, so don't worry about that. To remove these changes, clear the data of the OnePlus Camera app.
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Zoom works. I didn't notice any difference with Macro. Thank you.

RogerNZ said:
Zoom works. I didn't notice any difference with Macro. Thank you.
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Np. Macro is pretty lousy, but works a bit better on the wide angle lens

Anyone got a sample of 20x zoom? I can't imagine how bad it would look?

@Arden144 thank you so much for this.
Was wondering if there's a way to make it show as a Magisk Module just for a "peace of mind" thing I guess you'd say and also, will this work on newer versions of the OnePlus Camera? Right now using it on 3.8.87.
Thanks in advance and again, nice job. ??

aussiesausage said:
Anyone got a sample of 20x zoom? I can't imagine how bad it would look?
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Depends on the subject, if you are planning to read text or small signs from far then its horrible. Its better to have 20x for big subjects like buildings. On good light its like the phone of 2010.

TheKnux said:
@Arden144 thank you so much for this.
Was wondering if there's a way to make it show as a Magisk Module just for a "peace of mind" thing I guess you'd say and also, will this work on newer versions of the OnePlus Camera? Right now using it on 3.8.87.
Thanks in advance and again, nice job. ??
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Yes to both lol it is my code. I invited Arden to use it lol

TotallyAnxious said:
Yes to both lol it is my code. I invited Arden to use it lol
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It is not your code, actually. Take a look at the zip.
I also edited the Magisk update binary to skip all the unnecessary stuff and make the module flash almost instantaneously, as well as be as small as possible.

TotallyAnxious said:
Yes to both lol it is my code. I invited Arden to use it lol
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Arden144 said:
It is not your code, actually. Take a look at the zip.
I also edited the Magisk update binary to skip all the unnecessary stuff and make the module flash almost instantaneously, as well as be as small as possible.
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Still @TotallyAnxious should be credited in 1st post

toolhas4degrees said:
Still @TotallyAnxious should be credited in 1st post
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How so? It is not his idea, nor his execution.
Docnok found the XML to edit, posted the edits, and I made a module to apply them quickly to any version. At one point I did ask TotallyAnxious for his module that does the same for my personal use, but he refused.

Arden144 said:
How so? It is not his idea, nor his execution.
Docnok found the XML to edit, posted the edits, and I made a module to apply them quickly to any version. At one point I did ask TotallyAnxious for his module that does the same for my personal use, but he refused.
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Stop calling me he.
*I will not be involved in further discussion of this* lol

Arden144 said:
How so? It is not his idea, nor his execution.
Docnok found the XML to edit, posted the edits, and I made a module to apply them quickly to any version. At one point I did ask TotallyAnxious for his module that does the same for my personal use, but he refused.
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Did you credit docnok?
Not to be an a$$, but if someone else made it, doesn't matter who; you should credit them

Arden144 said:
How so? It is not his idea, nor his execution.
Docnok found the XML to edit, posted the edits, and I made a module to apply them quickly to any version. At one point I did ask TotallyAnxious for his module that does the same for my personal use, but he refused.
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To be fair i found the xml and explained to docknok how to enable macro and how to make other edits with preferences manager. A module was on the build
but we didnt knew how to code it fully. Totally anxious got it working on her module. The trick was out there already when i explained docknok, many people was already enabling this on preferences manager by that time. Macro mode is only useful to eliminate backgroud blur on macro close ups. T versions focus better in hardware. My point is that arguing about credits of xml edits is kinda pointless because it was an easy trick that many people knew. Dont know about the magisk code, figured out by learning totally anxious module and then dropped stock cam over gcam.

Thanks for this module but yeah as mentioned, super macro mode doesn't really work as well as it should.

is there anyway to unlock thermal vision on oneplus 7pro ?
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x111 said:
is there anyway to unlock thermal vision on oneplus 7pro ?
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That's a hardware feature which oneplus don't have so No.

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Arden
Will this work on camera version 3.8.96?
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nabril15 said:
Arden
Will this work on camera version 3.8.96?
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It probably will. If it doesn't, just clear the data of the camera app to avoid any issues

Seems to be working fine on 7t pro
Thanks op