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Created this thread to share working settings for our Mix 2 + IMX 386 on the latest Modded Google Cam. Feel free to share your working setups for Google Cam
Version Google Cam V4.0
ROM: Xiaomi.eu 9.22
Settings: See picture attachments below
What doesnt work:
HDR+ with Flash On
Autofocus
Tap to focus
Manual Focus Fix:
Swipe left to go into video mode and tap to focus before going back into picture mode
It have the same main camera sensor as Mi 6 which also do not have autofocus and touch to focus to work.
It's quite annoying when it doesn't have HDR+ and autofocus together, hope it can be fixed in future version
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jaco168 said:
It's quite annoying when it doesn't have HDR+ and autofocus together, hope it can be fixed in future version
Sent from my MIX 2 using Tapatalk
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You can manual focus using this workaround: Swipe left to go into video mode and tap to focus before going back into picture mode
Does the new version of Google GCam mod support Autofocus yet?
Has anyone tried the Google Camera v5.1 yet?
Link: https://www.androidcentral.com/pixe...motion-photos-and-other-features-working-some
I tried to install google camera,installed successfully,but stop working. keep give me error. so I can not run it.
If you want to test the latest versions for Modded Google Cam, check the MIi6 thread related to this, there are regular updates as soon as they are released by the original modders:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-6/themes/google-camera-hdr-t3655762
What I found out: The Oneplus Camera also works on Mi Mix 2.
Also I think this is the original thread for the modded Google Camera: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/modded-google-camera-hdr-60fps-video-t3658552/ and it works for the Mi Mix 2 too.
kurtextrem said:
What I found out: The Oneplus Camera also works on Mi Mix 2.
Also I think this is the original thread for the modded Google Camera: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/modded-google-camera-hdr-60fps-video-t3658552/ and it works for the Mi Mix 2 too.
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Does not work for me. Are you on miui or custom rom? Which version of gcam worked for you?
MIUI EU ROM and Magisk + Camera2 API Enabler Magisk Module
how is the mix2 with this, any samples? im considering this because ive had enough of the s8 and want pure android with the performance to boot, where as the s8 just doesn't cut it but the camera is amazing
Autofocus doesnt work with HDR/HDR+ enabled. The camera works fine with auto focus without HDR features. I HDR+ is the reason why you want this mod then we are out of luck, its no better than the default MIUI cam.. may be a tad better NR processing on low light images.
subashchandran said:
Autofocus doesnt work with HDR/HDR+ enabled. The camera works fine with auto focus without HDR features. I HDR+ is the reason why you want this mod then we are out of luck, its no better than the default MIUI cam.. may be a tad better NR processing on low light images.
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Try this:
loooller said:
You can manual focus using this workaround: Swipe left to go into video mode and tap to focus before going back into picture mode
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Are you sure auto focus works for the default cam app when having HDR enabled? It doesn't at least for me. Thus I see no difference between GCam mod, Oneplus camera and default camera. Also, manually focusing seems to work without the left swipe.
kurtextrem said:
Are you sure auto focus works for the default cam app when having HDR enabled? It doesn't at least for me. Thus I see no difference between GCam mod, Oneplus camera and default camera. Also, manually focusing seems to work without the left swipe.
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So, I am writing this based on my experience on my Mi6 (Mi Mix 2 still has a locked bootloader for now), when you activate the HDR+ the autofocus will die, at that point you focus in Video mode, go back to Photo and take the picture.
In that way the HDR+ is working properly and as expected. You just need to keep your hands steady.
Also, on Mi6 has been reported that the Autofocus is working now with the latest version (with some bugs and messing around with the OmniVision module):
Kisakuku said:
B-S-G's Modded Google Camera 5.1.016 with HDR+ for Android 7.0 / ARM64 v1.1 All-in-One Full Manual
Download
Changelog:
Added more camera configs
Fixed circular auto-focus indicator
Fixed auto-focus debug info display
Turn on camera.af.debug.show in developer settings
New settings take effect after application is restarted
Must clear data / cache after installation and if the app force closes
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Lexmazter said:
So, I am writing this based on my experience on my Mi6 (Mi Mix 2 still has a locked bootloader for now), when you activate the HDR+ the autofocus will die, at that point you focus in Video mode, go back to Photo and take the picture.
In that way the HDR+ is working properly and as expected. You just need to keep your hands steady.
Also, on Mi6 has been reported that the Autofocus is working now with the latest version (with some bugs and messing around with the OmniVision module):
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My Autofocus works with HDR+ on, I got the APK from the mi 6 thread (b-s-g camera).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74513338&postcount=184
Any improvement in low light? What about portrait mode with the mix2? Is it working?
any sample images?
gb155 said:
any sample images?
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Check the samples from Mi 6 thread below:
tupacsoul said:
Ok, I've been testing the kenzo build, but same error, autofocus stop working with HDR+ on.
By the way, I think anyone must work on this for our device... the differences betweet photos taken with MIUI camera and Google Camera are very big...
This is with Google Camera on HDR+
This is with MIUI Camera on HDR
This is with Google Camera on HDR+
This is with MIUI Camera on HDR
(Click on the image to see bigger the detail)
As can be seen, the HDR+ post processing is very much better than MIUI original.
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Dear friends,
November has been a very productive month for P2 owners with all sorts of Pie ROMs roaming around. But what everyone wants is a stable ROM with a working port of GCam 6.1 because it has got the magical "Night Sight" feature which actually does magic in low light.
For a unique camera experience; go to this page:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
Google Camera 6.1
Search for:
MGC_6.1.021_FINAL_V1b_A8.1+
4/Dec/18:
MGC_6.1.021_B-S-G-based_v.0.1_TlnNeun
30/Dec/2018:
MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova-based_v.1.3d_TlnNeun_2
Changelog:
1. Settings updated with options to enable/ disable Portrait Mode, Motion, Hide SlowMo, Max brightness
2. Added FIX settings for Black level adjustments for both cameras, Buffer Fix, Improved Low Light photos and Motion Photo resolution
2. Face retouching working well with Night Sight mode
3. Motion Capture works now
4th Feb 2019:
MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova-based_v.1.3e_TlnNeun
1. Video capture in dark light works now. Just choose Pixel 3 from Settings>Advanced>Base>Interface style. Now kill the app from recents/ overview and adjust settings as mentioned below.
3. Swipe to Video and you'll see "Auto" on top left of screen. Keep it in auto mode and you can have video recording in dark light as well. See the screenshot.
14th Feb 2019
MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova-based_v.1.4_TlnNeun
Changelog: (by developer)
- Pixel 3 AWB (auto white balance), by BSG/Savitar. There is no more pink shade, also colours with a lack of lighting are more natural. (Settings > Advanced > FIX > Pixel III AWB).
- Quick app opening.
- Lens blur is now enabled.
28th Feb 2019
MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova-based_v.1.4a_TlnNeun
14th June 2019
Arnova's Advanced 1.6: Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.6.190614.0200.apk
Recommended:
GCam 7.4.104 by Parrot043 for Android 10+
GCam 7.0 for Android 9 and Android 10 by Parrot043
Features:
# AWB of Pixel 4XL resulting in color saturation as shown by viewfinder for both cameras
# High level yet quick HDR processing
# Maximum possible zoom
# Fix green tint for front camera
# Binary settings as well as default saturation settings for better color correction if needed
# All features working except Slowmo
Tested on Official Mokee Android 10.
19th August 2019
MGC_6_1_021_xcam6_beta11.apk
Features:
1. Dark mode settings if system interface is dark
2. Improved front cam photographs and more natural color tone just like back cam
3. Brighter night mode with both cameras (Use SparklingNight config file for flawless front cam night sight)
4. Photobooth working
5. Manual focus control and lot more
Google Camera 7
GCam_7.0.009_A_011.apk by marlin-ku
Features:
Night Sight replaced Panorama
Swipe down to access quick settings to enable one-hand usage
Quick toggle for ISO/Exposure Time for HDR+ and Night Sight
Time Lapse up to 120x
Long press screen to access Google Lens immediately
Long press image viewer for accessing a setting of your choice
Long press shutter to record a quick video (not working though)
Green tint on front camera fix in Color Settings
4k Video recording working
Developer settings available for further tweaking as per your phone's capability
Bugs:
Face retouching isn't working even in Night Sight unless you select "test key Pixel2017 or 2016" from "Mask". However, it will disable the Portrait mode
SlowMo not working. However, it never works for me with GCam so try it yourself.
Google Camera 7 may only work with Android 9 and above. Please, test yourself if you are on Android 8 and report in the thread.
Google Camera 7 for Android 10
PMGC_7.0.009_PopugVersion_V11_1
Front camera greenish photos under dim light can be corrected by doing few things:
1. Enable HDR+ enhanced from drop down menu
2. Go into advanced settings and set time for front camera "1/5s" in ISO/ Exposure Time HDR+ or ISO 100. 1/5 captures photos faster though.
3. Reduce HDR+ frames to 5-10. Whenever you want to capture night shots without flash then enable HDR+ enhanced.
Configuration file
Video Capture Issues:
GCam is bad at capturing videos with P2.
Hence, install Open Camera, select 30 fps from video setting of the app then select audio source as default or optimised for voice recognition.
Keep resolution at 1080p for capturing, otherwise app will force close.
Adjust exposure while capturing videos at will.
This solution would work on Android 10 as well and it will record audio too.
Don't forget to test capture video to understand how it works.
Note: Config files are given as attachments.
What works:
Portrait, Night Sight, Face Retouching, AR Stickers, Playground, Photobooth, Panorama, RAW image, Video capture, Photo sphere, Lens, Motion Capture, Super Res-Zoom (Full zoom with HDR+ enabled), SlowMo (ROM dependent), Lens Blur
Comparison of Lenovo P2 photos with Pixel 3a XL photos. Thanks to @andyscuff!
Having green tint in front cam photos? Try this!
How to import config files for GCam?
FAQs and Troubleshooting
AR Stickers for Android 8 & Playground for Android 9!
Download, install and get pumped for a new camera experience :highfive:
It is not my work at all so don't forget to Support and Thank the worthy developers who are working day&night for a flawless modded GCam for Android devices.
Also share if your favorite ROM allows this Gcam port to work in full swing. Sharing of some photos will be an added benefit. Peace!
Samples of como6ariso between photos with night sight and without night sight
Not working for Lenovo p2 lineage os 15.1
Work fine on crdroid 9.0
Inviato dal mio Lenovo P2a42 utilizzando Tapatalk
rahulacharya029826 said:
Samples of como6ariso between photos with night sight and without night sight
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I didn't play with it much because I couldn't get a chance to check it in clear outdoors but the attached photos might be useful.
[email protected] said:
Not working for Lenovo p2 lineage os 15.1
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As far as I know, RR is the only 8.1 ROM for P2 with almost zero or controllable bugs so an upgrade to RR should do the trick.
i found thiis version MGC_6.1.021_FINAL_V1b_A8.1+ .apk = it works but i don't know how to set it up
where to find BSG MOD settings ? when i go to gcam settings its not there
How to Solve this, When i take close up/ near side images using flash , the picture become so bright and over exposure, what is this issue i attached a image ,.
AEX 5.8 Oreo
HACKIMTOSH said:
i found thiis version MGC_6.1.021_FINAL_V1b_A8.1+ .apk = it works but i don't know how to set it up
where to find BSG MOD settings ? when i go to gcam settings its not there
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The version is alright and BSG Settings are above all other settings. See the attachments.
salmanvts said:
How to Solve this, When i take close up/ near side images using flash , the picture become so bright and over exposure, what is this issue i attached a image ,.
AEX 5.8 Oreo
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May be the camera is not focusing the object you are capturing. First touch the area you want to focus and then capture. Otherwise, restart the app. I tried a few flash photos and found that it did shoot few overexposed photos. I restarted the app and it was all good again.
Tested on pie works like charm video doesn't work though
yourmine20 said:
Tested on pie works like charm video doesn't work though
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flash the pie video fix zip file and it will work too .
tanzeel.ahmed1306 said:
flash the pie video fix zip file and it will work too .
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Did that didn't work
yourmine20 said:
Did that didn't work
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fix video for pie work for me
kalel77 said:
fix video for pie work for me
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Flashing video recording fix by Astrid always works for me.
Can confirm.
I have tried all pie roms, and the zip fixed it for all of them.
sm00th4f3 said:
Flashing video recording fix by Astrid always works for me.
Can confirm.
I have tried all pie roms, and the zip fixed it for all of them.
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Sorry it did fixed it thanks
4th December build available. Check first post for info and instructions.
Front camera portrait mode doesnt work for me, did all the instructions.
Doesn't it capture photos or is there problem with photos? Which ROM?
alirazaagha said:
Doesn't it capture photos or is there problem with photos? Which ROM?
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There is green tint in portrait
[App] GCam 7.2 & 6.2, 6.1 for Realme 2 Pro : with Most Features [UPDATED on FEB 20]
Google Camera is the camera app for the Google Nexus and Google Pixel phones. It is not designed or intended to be run on other phones.This list is an attempt to catalog the best working ports.______________________________________________________________________________________________
Most stable so far for Realme 2 Pro.
UPDATE(as on Dec 2019)
V7.2
https://www4.zippyshare.com/v/gUKpIlFI/file.html
V6.2(Doesn't support config file .xml)
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/GCam_6.2.030_N7P_test1.2.apk
V6.1(Supports config file .xml)
OLD: https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.4.032219.1950.apk
NEW: https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.5.190418.1850.apk
Working Features
V7.2
Astrophotography (New Features)(Setings > Advanced > Turn on.)
4K video capture (New Features)(Setings > Turn on.)
Social media depth features (New Features)
Framing hints (New Features)
Front and rear Cam with HDR+ & HDR Enhanced
Nightsight (Front & Back)
Portrait Mode (Front & Back)
Bokeh mode
Google Lens
Photo Sphere
Panorama(New Features)
V6.2
Front and rear Cam with HDR+ & HDR Enhanced
Nightsight (Front & Back)
Flash for Rear Night Sight (New Features)
Screen Flash & Face Brightening for Front Night Sight (New Features)
Focus Tracking (New Features)
Time Lapse
Portrait Mode (Front & Back)
Bokeh mode
Google Lens
Photo Sphere
Photo Booth
Face Wrap (New Features)
V6.1
Front and rear Cam with HDR+ & HDR Enhanced
Nightsight (Front & Back)
Time Lapse
Portrait Mode (Front & Back)
Bokeh mode
Google Lens
Photo Sphere
Photo Booth
Bug/Glitch List
Slo mo not working in any mod
Front cam with flash crashes[Turn off HDR to make it work.]
Front portrait with flash crashes
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Developement Section
These 3 is common for every mod. Apart from these there are few glitches(depending upon mod version) like
Rear video lagging in 1080p
Front nightsight crashes
Front portrait
*So, if anyone testing other versions, please check above sections.
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Other GCam mod link:
Click here.
https://youtu.be/XXGnFFUB1KU
Watch this video , it works perfectly
NinadMestry said:
https://youtu.be/XXGnFFUB1KU
Watch this video , it works perfectly
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Bro please read the post. The versions mentioned in video is not fully functional(even described in video). Overall the points I mentioned its nowhere shown. I personally tested more than 30 Gcam mod including those 2 of video. You can test those sections even on those apps alongside other mod versions found here.
May i know whats the difference between those apk supports and Unsupported config file xml? I m on Stock Rom.. Unrooted, Fully stock. Nothing modified in my device. Which one will work fine?
Bhabesh98 said:
May i know whats the difference between those apk supports and Unsupported config file xml? I m on Stock Rom.. Unrooted, Fully stock. Nothing modified in my device. Which one will work fine?
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Use cases of .xml file:
This can be used for a few things. For example:
Quickly switch between the best settings for low light and day light;
Use recommended settings from devs/other users for your phone;
Move between versions without loosing your settings;
Keep unstable features enabled on one config but disabled on another;
Bhabesh98 said:
May i know whats the difference between those apk supports and Unsupported config file xml? I m on Stock Rom.. Unrooted, Fully stock. Nothing modified in my device. Which one will work fine?
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All the app mod mentioned above is for stock rom (with/without root,doesn't matter). All will work flawlessly.
What is config file?
Google Camera 6.1 versions support export/import of config(.xml) files, allowing users to use the settings of other users. You can also share your settings with other users to provide them best output. Besides this , you can quickly load different settings for different lightning conditions.
If you don't want to use any 3rd party settings, just use 6.2 versions.
For more info : Read this..
Any updated version for the gcam?
Sir 6.2 version need more stability
Sir 6.2 version of gcam 04.06.19 is great overall but we need more stable version specially in night sight sometimes it doesn't work
scorpii2310 said:
Any updated version for the gcam?
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I will update as soon as I get something better than above mods. Otherwise it will be updated directly to GCam v6.3.
Thank you.
Amerporio said:
Sir 6.2 version of gcam 04.06.19 is great overall but we need more stable version specially in night sight sometimes it doesn't work
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Please clear data n cache after installation. There may be little issues in each version as all the apps are modded and not officialy supported.
Thank you.
DotFix for the Realme 2 Pro, by wyroczen.
Needs root and a GCam apk with fixes to reduce noise (apks from wyroczen and some from urnyx). More info on the link above.
Kindly bring gcam for realme 2 pro with no dots effect on photo after zooming and slow mo support...
Thanks...
Firstly, thanks for the camera port...
However, in my case, it always crash at launch. could you please tell what might be the problem? I am attaching a gif image in case it matters.
I am using january security patch update.
Thanks
https://imgur.com/a/RwE2GZY
Time-On Task said:
Firstly, thanks for the camera port...
However, in my case, it always crash at launch. could you please tell what might be the problem? I am attaching a gif image in case it matters.
I am using january security patch update.
Thanks
https://imgur.com/a/RwE2GZY
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Same for me
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I tried it with lots of time and it close immediately. I'm using 7 version without root. I have realme 2 pro.
ASHU3003 said:
Same for me
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samf66055 said:
I tried it with lots of time and it close immediately. I'm using 7 version without root. I have realme 2 pro.
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You have to enable Camera HAL3 first in "Additional Settings->Developer Options"
Not working properly after android 10 update
Gcam doesn't works properly after android 10 update
01nikhil said:
Gcam doesn't works properly after android 10 update
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Yes, It stopped working for me too. Have you found any workaround for this?
01nikhil said:
Gcam doesn't works properly after android 10 update
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Realme provided a gcam with a10 compatibility use that for now.
You will find link of that gcam in changelog of official RUI update
sounak1 said:
[App] GCam 7.2 & 6.2, 6.1 for Realme 2 Pro : with Most Features [UPDATED on FEB 20]
Google Camera is the camera app for the Google Nexus and Google Pixel phones. It is not designed or intended to be run on other phones.This list is an attempt to catalog the best working ports.______________________________________________________________________________________________
Most stable so far for Realme 2 Pro.
UPDATE(as on Dec 2019)
V7.2
https://www4.zippyshare.com/v/gUKpIlFI/file.html
V6.2(Doesn't support config file .xml)
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/GCam_6.2.030_N7P_test1.2.apk
V6.1(Supports config file .xml)
OLD: https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.4.032219.1950.apk
NEW: https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.5.190418.1850.apk
Working Features
V7.2
Astrophotography (New Features)(Setings > Advanced > Turn on.)
4K video capture (New Features)(Setings > Turn on.)
Social media depth features (New Features)
Framing hints (New Features)
Front and rear Cam with HDR+ & HDR Enhanced
Nightsight (Front & Back)
Portrait Mode (Front & Back)
Bokeh mode
Google Lens
Photo Sphere
Panorama(New Features)
V6.2
Front and rear Cam with HDR+ & HDR Enhanced
Nightsight (Front & Back)
Flash for Rear Night Sight (New Features)
Screen Flash & Face Brightening for Front Night Sight (New Features)
Focus Tracking (New Features)
Time Lapse
Portrait Mode (Front & Back)
Bokeh mode
Google Lens
Photo Sphere
Photo Booth
Face Wrap (New Features)
V6.1
Front and rear Cam with HDR+ & HDR Enhanced
Nightsight (Front & Back)
Time Lapse
Portrait Mode (Front & Back)
Bokeh mode
Google Lens
Photo Sphere
Photo Booth
Bug/Glitch List
Slo mo not working in any mod
Front cam with flash crashes[Turn off HDR to make it work.]
Front portrait with flash crashes
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Developement Section
These 3 is common for every mod. Apart from these there are few glitches(depending upon mod version) like
Rear video lagging in 1080p
Front nightsight crashes
Front portrait
*So, if anyone testing other versions, please check above sections.
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Other GCam mod link:
Click here.
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https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/camera/camera-7-0-009-259843690-release/
Enjoy the new camera app.
I could install the app with luckypatcher. New iu feels fresh and nice. But it looks like a portrait mode on a frontal camera doesn't work properly, it blurs everything.
UPD: the portrait mode works, it needs Ratio 4:3 to be set.
Selfies with portrait mode on front camera are blury...i reverted back to 6.3
n1kolaa said:
Selfies with portrait mode on front camera are blury...i reverted back to 6.3
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Like mentioned above, you have to set the ratio for the front camera to 4:3 then the portrait selfies will work as they should At least it does for me.
Interesting...Interesting...
bejunk said:
Like mentioned above, you have to set the ratio for the front camera to 4:3 then the portrait selfies will work as they should At least it does for me.
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It's a straight upgrade/update on my 3a (though it does warn that it's a "dogfood" AKA pre-beta APK). That means that- so far - there is no reason it can't install on any Pixel.
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It's a straight upgrade/update on my 3a (though it does warn that it's a "dogfood" AKA pre-beta APK). That means that- so far - there is no reason it can't install on any Pixel.
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Yeah right. I don't know why above user needed lucky patcher for this. But ok.
One Possibility
bejunk said:
Yeah right. I don't know why above user needed lucky patcher for this. But ok.
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Maybe he's running either Pie or a Pie-based AOSP ROM? (Despite 10/Q being available, some folks have refused to move.)
(Yes; 10 is available to every Pixel phone; not merely some of them - however, there are still holdouts.)
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Like mentioned above, you have to set the ratio for the front camera to 4:3 then the portrait selfies will work as they should At least it does for me.
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for me didnt worked sow your post
It is now on the PlayStore - as Camera 7.2. If you have an earlier version installed (unmodded, of course), update. For me (Pixel 3a), the biggest gain is still NightSight; if I needed the AstroPhotography mode, the same improvements that show up in NightSight would be useful there, too. My biggest quibble is the same one that was present with the previous Camera app; motion is on by default.. (Where I'm curious is WHY it's on by default - the default with other OEM/ODM camera apps is to shoot stills.) Because of the NightSight improvements, it's a worthwhile update for the Pixel 3a and earlier - especially if you take low-light shots - and given the time of year, you likely will.
So, anybody using Cstark's PXv4.x camera mod on the Pixel 3a? Are there major improvements?
Does this install alone or does it replace stock cam?
Tomar777 said:
So, anybody using Cstark's PXv4.x camera mod on the Pixel 3a? Are there major improvements?
Does this install alone or does it replace stock cam?
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I use it, works great, no issues found, but i did not made many pictures..
It installs as a new package, so you can use booth (or deactivate Google Camera wo you'll only have one in your app drawer)
PRO:
- set portrait zoom to 1.5 instead of 3.0
- Astrography mode switch
- many more settings to try out
CONS:
- Selecting Google Lens does not work, but you can use it easily from the app in the Playstore.
Just install it and try it for yourself, if you don't like it, you can uninstall it in a breeze.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/google-camera-mods/gcam-google-pixel-1-2-3-t3875663?&cf=1
Tomar777 said:
So, anybody using Cstark's PXv4.x camera mod on the Pixel 3a? Are there major improvements?
Does this install alone or does it replace stock cam?
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These camera apps will install as a second camera. They do not replace the stock camera app and they can both be installed at the same time (just like any other 3rd party camera app). You can select the PX Camera to act as the default camera, but the OEM camera is available in the apps draw.
I'm running Camera PX 4.1 (version 7.2.014) right now. It adds a bunch of extra settings that are definitely helpful. One of the best features is bringing back Smart Burst mode (where the camera takes a series of high quality images while you hold the shutter button down). This was taken away by Google when they introduced the dumb video feature which only provides one high quality image and the rest are really low quality.
It probably won't make a noticeable difference in picture quality for normal pictures, but might in night or astro mode.
The only "downside" or feature not working in PX 4.1 is the "Google Lens" function. Selecting that mode doesn't actually do anything. I have to use the OEM camera right now if I want to use Google Lens. Hopefully that bug is fixed in the next version. Everything else works as expected.
Wow...
Gcam apk for my Pixel device???
*Do we need to root to use this?
Thanks
Hi guys.
Pixel 3a with December 2019 updated on Android 10.
No Rooting done.
I also have a MiA3 with gcam apk installed.
The selfie on MiA3 with gcam come off better than on my P 3A.
Why is that? They have better dynamic range and details as well(on zooming).
Xebeck said:
Hi guys.
Pixel 3a with December 2019 updated on Android 10.
No Rooting done.
I also have a MiA3 with gcam apk installed.
The selfie on MiA3 with gcam come off better than on my P 3A.
Why is that? They have better dynamic range and details as well(on zooming).
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Little off topic, but i thought the same about my nokia 7 plus with GCam.
Thing is the fixed focus on the pixel front cam. You need to hold the phone more far away to get nice selfies.
Try the modded version mentioned in this topic. i think Cstark made improvements to the front cam too
Tomar777 said:
Little off topic, but i thought the same about my nokia 7 plus with GCam.
Thing is the fixed focus on the pixel front cam. You need to hold the phone more far away to get nice selfies.
Try the modded version mentioned in this topic. i think Cstark made improvements to the front cam too
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Thanks for replying.
But I had Pixel 3 before 3A(switched due to atrocious battery life), and even in that I felt that the selfie camera was ok.
The situation with my 3a is similar to my friends iPhone 11, great back camera but ok front one.
Oh well....
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sic0048 said:
These camera apps will install as a second camera. They do not replace the stock camera app and they can both be installed at the same time (just like any other 3rd party camera app). You can select the PX Camera to act as the default camera, but the OEM camera is available in the apps draw.
I'm running Camera PX 4.1 (version 7.2.014) right now. It adds a bunch of extra settings that are definitely helpful. One of the best features is bringing back Smart Burst mode (where the camera takes a series of high quality images while you hold the shutter button down). This was taken away by Google when they introduced the dumb video feature which only provides one high quality image and the rest are really low quality.
It probably won't make a noticeable difference in picture quality for normal pictures, but might in night or astro mode.
The only "downside" or feature not working in PX 4.1 is the "Google Lens" function. Selecting that mode doesn't actually do anything. I have to use the OEM camera right now if I want to use Google Lens. Hopefully that bug is fixed in the next version. Everything else works as expected.
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Can you please share all the settings for the one by cstark?
Xebeck said:
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Can you please share all the settings for the one by cstark?
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Nothing special really......
I have "4k Smart Burst", "Restore Smart Burst" turned on and "Super Res Xoom Always On". Portrait Zoom set to 1.5x. "AI AWB for HDR+ Enhanced" turned On and "AI AWB for Night Sight" turned on.
I don't do anything with Lib patcher. I figure the stock settings are about as good as they are going to get.
As we all know, we can't use flash on ultra wide lens and macro mode, Samsung doesn't let users to do that. I found a way to work around this.
Very useful when you want to take macro pics of small elements like electronics for example (the ultra wide lens IS the macro lens for those who don't know)
It's not a modded APK or a magisk module, but it's a glitch, which is currently working with the latest version of the camera app (12.0.01.44)
Steps to follow to reproduce this glitch:
- Your camera MUST be set to UHD 30 FPS at 16:9 format
- HDR10+ recording enabled (in advanced recording options)
- Go to video, set zoom on x1, disable your flash.
- open the flash menu (disabled, auto, enabled)
- click on enabled then almost instantly click on .6 button
Note: I'm using a S21U G998B (Exynos)
RangerKevin2 said:
As we all know, we can't use flash on ultra wide lens and macro mode, Samsung doesn't let users to do that. I found a way to work around this.
Very useful when you want to take macro pics of small elements like electronics for example (the ultra wide lens IS the macro lens for those who don't know)
It's not a modded APK or a magisk module, but it's a glitch, which is currently working with the latest version of the camera app (12.0.01.44), at least for now !
Steps to follow to reproduce this glitch:
- Your camera MUST be set to UHD 30 FPS at 16:9 format (only UHD 30 fps !!)
- HDR10+ and Auto HDR enabled
- Go to video, set zoom on x1, disable your flash.
- open the flash menu (disabled, auto, enabled)
- click on enabled then almost instantly click on .6 button
Note: I'm using a S21U G998B (Exynos)
It's possible that it won't work on Snapdragon version
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Still works (on version 12.0.01.76)
RangerKevin2 said:
As we all know, we can't use flash on ultra wide lens and macro mode, Samsung doesn't let users to do that. I found a way to work around this.
Very useful when you want to take macro pics of small elements like electronics for example (the ultra wide lens IS the macro lens for those who don't know)
It's not a modded APK or a magisk module, but it's a glitch, which is currently working with the latest version of the camera app (12.0.01.44), at least for now !
Steps to follow to reproduce this glitch:
- Your camera MUST be set to UHD 30 FPS at 16:9 format (only UHD 30 fps !!)
- HDR10+ and Auto HDR enabled
- Go to video, set zoom on x1, disable your flash.
- open the flash menu (disabled, auto, enabled)
- click on enabled then almost instantly click on .6 button
Note: I'm using a S21U G998B (Exynos)
It's possible that it won't work on Snapdragon version
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Latest version didnt work for me
mpore14 said:
Latest version didnt work for me
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You're running OneUI 5 beta ?
This trick is still working on the latest version for A12, that's weird
However, don't expect doing it first try
You actually need 3 or 4 tries to get it working
Btw, I can't test on OneUI 5 because the beta program isn't available in my country
RangerKevin2 said:
You're running OneUI 5 beta ?
This trick is still working on the latest version for A12, that's weird
However, don't expect doing it first try
You actually need 3 or 4 tries to get it working
Btw, I can't test on OneUI 5 because the beta program isn't available in my country
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I'm on July Security patch official ROM, not rooted.
Camera version 12.0.01.76
Tried switching instantly, doesn't work