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[06.09.2017] Google Camera incl HDR+ 60FPS / RAW photos

Hi guys,
I thought i just keep posting the new Google Camera versions modified by BSG. @snowwolf725 seems to upload them on Androidfilehost. So credits to him.
Hope it is okay if I post them here. There are 2 versions now:
1st one:
Lens blur still broken
MGCB_7.0H_C2API_Min_v.3.2_AllinOne_Full_Manual
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6ejYykLAFSdSjd1TjBua19LM00
Changelog:
Code:
[B]3.2 all in one [/B]
- lots of custom settings
- honestly losing the overview and google translate is not the best
- basically an updated version of the one @sergykm provided
If you prefer 60 fps video over RAW photos this is the one for you:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634795625
Changelog:
Code:
[B]Modded GCam Min 1.3 with 60 fps video support[/B]
- 60 FPS video support
- older version, so no ongoing development and no raw photos
Btw this is the original post:
https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=782469&st=4340#entry63971754
Requires Android 7.0

Can I choose the camera? as I found that only one of the wide back camera could be used. the normal back camera cannot be used.

Is this a new version?When did it came out??

Seems to work can only using the front camera and the rear 16mp camera, not the wide camera as mentioned above. But i think it's losing alot of detail somewhere compaired to stock as its 1mb -3mb less than stock

Is Lens Blur working for you guys? Mine is crashing when proccesing the image..

ATking said:
Can I choose the camera? as I found that only one of the wide back camera could be used. the normal back camera cannot be used.
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Wide angle will probably never work with google camera
JAYKETM said:
Seems to work can only using the front camera and the rear 16mp camera, not the wide camera as mentioned above. But i think it's losing alot of detail somewhere compaired to stock as its 1mb -3mb less than stock
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Afaik this is by Googles rendering methods and there shouldnt be any lost details. You can take a photo with stock and one with G cam and compare them on your pc with a 100% crop. Should be the same level of detail.
Havent tried it myself yet but I am happy with the quality and I've read somewhere that Google enhanced compression a lot
Bogdan X said:
Is Lens Blur working for you guys? Mine is crashing when proccesing the image..
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Unfortunately also crashing for me. (since the first version already)
Edit:
There is a newer version with some fixes for front flash and video recording. If anybody has the issues on their phone I'll post the link.
The original dev works mainly on the mi5s so I don't think our devices are affected by this.

Ok, another new version with WORKING CONFIGS.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-Y4Wh0lWPBGNlFma1FZcFp5UXM
You can change different configs in the settings. You don't need restart your camera, it's working at once.
Before install clear data and cache and remove previous version. If you have FC after change config just clear data and cache of app..
So, maybe anybody can test and compare different configs?

can someone make a working version for g5 se (H840)?

-CRO-Maher said:
can someone make a working version for g5 se (H840)?
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The mod works only for Snapdragon 820 and above, and in some others but only in special cases... So i dont think it will be available for th g5 se soon

I tried Version 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6. It seems that all the new configs which are designed for the mi5s break a few things for us. Hence I couldn't get any of them to process HDR+ properly.
Noise was pretty high and the images inferior to the ones taken with the LG G6 camera app from fulmics. If you guys want I can still provide the newer versions but I don't think that it's worth installing them.

lolmensch said:
I tried Version 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6. It seems that all the new configs which are designed for the mi5s break a few things for us. Hence I couldn't get any of them to process HDR+ properly.
Noise was pretty high and the images inferior to the ones taken with the LG G6 camera app from fulmics. If you guys want I can still provide the newer versions but I don't think that it's worth installing them.
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I had the same experience... Currently using Mod_GCam_4.4.012_MI5S_7.0H_Cam2API_Final_1.0.apk.
The processing takes quite a toll on the processor, but it produces nice pictures. My wife has a Nexus 5X and her pics are still better though

earlier port that is 1.4 was working fine

Has there been any progress with the Lens Blur on G5?
I would love to have this feature... (if anyone made this into a paid app i would buy it right away...)
Also i think the Photos taken with my G5 (stock cam as well) look too "soft", like a filter rounded off all the edges...

Franz Steinert said:
Has there been any progress with the Lens Blur on G5?
I would love to have this feature... (if anyone made this into a paid app i would buy it right away...)
Also i think the Photos taken with my G5 (stock cam as well) look too "soft", like a filter rounded off all the edges...
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620754773

wolfu11 said:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620754773
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Do you know how to configure the app so that both HDR+ and blur work. When I change the config to Nexus 6 HDR works but blur crashes, when I use the original config there is no HDR.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
all new versions there, arnovas latest build has working HDR+ for me. (camera set to pixel 2, htd config to nexus 6 auto)
using fulmics rom btw

Hadi99 said:
Do you know how to configure the app so that both HDR+ and blur work. When I change the config to Nexus 6 HDR works but blur crashes, when I use the original config there is no HDR.
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No I wound up going back to stock rom and v30 camera mod so I can't comment on this.

wolfu11 said:
No I wound up going back to stock rom and v30 camera mod so I can't comment on this.
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V30 camera app?? Has it been ported yet?? I haven't found it a G5 port of it anywhere.

Hadi99 said:
V30 camera app?? Has it been ported yet?? I haven't found it a G5 port of it anywhere.
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This one works for the most part I'm happy with it.
It's kinda hidden in the g6 thread but I found it lol
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73761997&postcount=105

lens blur still not working here
OK, lens blur is working in this version:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74498416&postcount=1384
This is the last version of the 014 camera app. The following versions are based in the 016 and the lens blur is not working there...

Google Camera (HDR+) Port on Moto X4

As you guys know, camera performance on the Moto X4, put bluntly, has been less than stellar. Also of note: the Google Camera app (Auto HDR+) has been ported to multiple other Android devices, and it seems as though any device able to utilize the Camera2 API with a Hexagon DSP and Spectra ISP is compatible with the ported camera app. As of a few days ago, the Modded Google Camera ported apk was found to work with the Moto X4, as seen on Reddit in the links below:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ProjectFi/...orted_hdr_pixel_camera_apk_works_for_moto_x4/
https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX4/comments/77vn3w/psa_google_camera_port_hdr_from_pixel_works_on_x4/
As discussed already, the performance of the Moto X4's camera with the port is much better all round (especially low-light photography) than it is with Motorola's own camera app, which is slow and lacks good processing. Now, listed on some of the posts of the Reddit links above (much more information on the matter there) are links to all of the different apks (some fully functioning, some as test versions, some that are manual and configurable) of the Ported Google Camera app; credits to developers B-S-G and Ivanich for making this possible. Mind you, the most stable apk (Ivanich v1.4 Full PXL2) is configured for the OnePlus 3 most natively, which doesn't seem to support as many newer features of the Google Camera app as the Moto X4 does. That said, if a more stable apk of the ported Google Camera app can be configured to best go along with the hardware of the Moto X4's camera (as has been done with the Xiaomi Mi A1), then for those who aren't concerned about using the secondary camera, there will be a viable option for much improved photography on the Moto X4 as well, that takes advantage of the hardware present more effectively. Again, much more detailed explanation of these concepts on Reddit, in the links provided above. I wanted to bring attention to this for those who are interested over here.

Only deficiency of the apk...
You have the option to delete photos while HDR+ is still processing them. If you do, it seems to get stuck in the notification bar. I don't know if this impacts anything, but just a note.

Great find! Mine comes in tomorrow, and I can't wait to try this out!

I wonder: is anybody working on configuring an apk better suited for the Moto X4's camera hardware, and/or is anyone willing to? As of right now, these are the config options that work most effectively on the Moto X4's hardware (as posted in the r/projectfi [1st] Reddit link):
Phone Model - Nexus 6P. All work here, but the 6P option seems to be the best in low light.
Config camera - Pixel 2017 Zsl HDR #1 and #2 options can crash the app (if you crash it, clear data/cache). All the others seem to work. ZSL is for HDR Auto mode. Pixel 2016 Zsl HDR is most optimal.
Buffers Size - 15 (optimal)
Note: this is the configurable mod below:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/...GCB_7.0H_C2API_v.4.0_AllinOne_Full_Manual.apk

crazyates said:
Great find! Mine comes in tomorrow, and I can't wait to try this out!
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When you do try it out, if you can compare picture/video quality to the stock Motorola app, that'd be great, and something I suggest you do anyway to see how you feel about it.

Crashes
Anyone else seeing frequent crashes?
Update: These settings at least seem to keep my moto x4 from crashing for now. I usually can make them happen with some settings by force closing the camera app then starting it again.
Model - 6P
Config camera - Pixel 2017 Hardware Zsl (DR Dogfood)
Buffers size - 15 optimal
Total imagereader image coung - 14 (AllPixel+AllExp)
hdr+ burst frame count - 8 (nexus 6)
Calculation hdr+ image count - Pixel, PixelXL

dirtygreek said:
Anyone else seeing frequent crashes?
Update: These settings at least seem to keep my moto x4 from crashing for now. I usually can make them happen with some settings by force closing the camera app then starting it again.
Model - 6P
Config camera - Pixel 2017 Hardware Zsl (DR Dogfood)
Buffers size - 15 optimal
Total imagereader image coung - 14 (AllPixel+AllExp)
hdr+ burst frame count - 8 (nexus 6)
Calculation hdr+ image count - Pixel, PixelXL
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Those settings work well also, and don't have problems with crashing either.

Can someone please post some comparison shots with motocam vs gcam ? thanks

kraatus90 said:
Can someone please post some comparison shots with motocam vs gcam ? thanks
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See my pics Here.

crazyates said:
See my pics Here.
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Can you try this gcam mod ? set hdr+ to on. and shoot.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620761630

kraatus90 said:
Can you try this gcam mod ? set hdr+ to on. and shoot.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620761630
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That G5 camera crashes instantly when you open it. I'm not sure the G5 camera is the same one we have?

crazyates said:
That G5 camera crashes instantly when you open it. I'm not sure the G5 camera is the same one we have?
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No it's not the same , what you tried was probably gcam4.4 based, the apk i gave link to is based on gcam 4.2 arm version. anyway thanks for trying.

Update: the new Arnova8G2 manual gcam apk works for this device as well. From what I've been told, it provides a similar image quality with better color processing than other gcam ports, and better video quality. This is MUCH better performing in most every aspect that Motorola's stock app. It can be found in the first Reddit link in the original post in this thread (I'm the OP), or directly from here: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/. The Arnova8G2 manual mod is based off of a newer version of Gcam, that being 5.1.014 I believe, as opposed to 4.2.x, as the BSG and Ivanich mods are based off of.

TurboBot247 said:
Update: the new Arnova8G2 manual gcam apk works for this device as well. From what I've been told, it provides a similar image quality with better color processing than other gcam ports, and better video quality. This is MUCH better performing in most every aspect that Motorola's stock app. It can be found in the first Reddit link in the original post in this thread (I'm the OP), or directly from here: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/. The Arnova8G2 manual mod is based off of a newer version of Gcam, that being 5.1.014 I believe, as opposed to 4.2.x, as the BSG and Ivanich mods are based off of.
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Thanks! I'll try it out.

crazyates said:
Thanks! I'll try it out.
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So far, how do you feel about the image and video quality with the updated version of this app? Also, how do you feel it stacks up against other devices that you've worked with in the past?

Just tried the newly released v9.1 version. Very impressive with low light indoors. Pictures came out looking like the room was well lit, when it was in fact dimly lit. Also, switching to 60fps on video provides a much brighter/clearer image.

TurboBot247 said:
So far, how do you feel about the image and video quality with the updated version of this app? Also, how do you feel it stacks up against other devices that you've worked with in the past?
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I meant to try it out, but I haven't had the time. I was using the older version of the Gcam to record video at a wedding this past weekend: VERY dark lit dance floor with strobe/lights moving all around, and fast movement. Even at the brightest setting, it was still too dark to see almost anything. I know this is a worst case video scenario, but if the new apk improves video low-light, that would be great!

crazyates said:
I meant to try it out, but I haven't had the time. I was using the older version of the Gcam to record video at a wedding this past weekend: VERY dark lit dance floor with strobe/lights moving all around, and fast movement. Even at the brightest setting, it was still too dark to see almost anything. I know this is a worst case video scenario, but if the new apk improves video low-light, that would be great!
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The Arnova8G2 manual apk should improve the dark image of video in 30FPS, as seen with other mods.

TurboBot247 said:
The Arnova8G2 manual apk should improve the dark image of video in 30FPS, as seen with other mods.
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Need some help here, if you own Android one edition. can you share System/vendor/lib and lib64 folder ? you don't need root for it just copy those folder to internal storage and zip it. you can use free version of solid explorer for it. thanks.
i want to see if there's any difference between retail and android one edition regarding image post processing etc.

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Need some help here, if you own Android one edition. can you share System/vendor/lib and lib64 folder ? you don't need root for it just copy those folder to internal storage and zip it. you can use free version of solid explorer for it. thanks.
i want to see if there's any difference between retail and android one edition regarding image post processing etc.
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Nope, don't own one yet. There is no difference in image processing between the two, as they both run the same versions of Motorola's camera software and have the same hardware in tow as well; there'd be no reason for the app to process images differently on the regular version than on the Android One version. They both have poorly optimized camera software in common.

Themes / Apps / Mods Working Gcam

How To Install Google Camera On Xiaomi Mi 11 Phones | Gcam APK
Follow the steps in the article to find the corresponding Google Camera 8.1 APK, download it, and install it on the Xiaomi Mi 11.
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This is working great...the color processing is as expected from Gcam.

post some comparison shots, would be great to see the difference

shriom_manerker said:
post some comparison shots, would be great to see the difference
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Would love to see too

i made a few pictures with both apps. just my summary:
1.xiaomi has better dynamic range, or in other words, brighter shadow.
2.xiaomi's color is more accurate. gcam has a cold color tone to it.
3.gcam is somewhat shaper without the weird sharpening effect.
4.gcam removes fringing a lot better, on edge of big color shift of two objects (tree vs sky, black bottle vs white background), it has a clear boundary, xiaomi is more murky-looking.
5.overall gcam exposure is a tad lower than xiaomi's.
6.gcam only has 1x and 2x, no wide angle. for potrait, it has 1x and 1.3x, picture seems to have very bad exposure.
7.all pictures were taken indoors, so i haven't compared the outdoor pictures.
i wouldn't switch.

linnil said:
i made a few pictures with both apps. just my summary:
1.xiaomi has better dynamic range, or in other words, brighter shadow.
2.xiaomi's color is more accurate. gcam has a cold color tone to it.
3.gcam is somewhat shaper without the weird sharpening effect.
4.gcam removes fringing a lot better, on edge of big color shift of two objects (tree vs sky, black bottle vs white background), it has a clear boundary, xiaomi is more murky-looking.
5.overall gcam exposure is a tad lower than xiaomi's.
6.gcam only has 1x and 2x, no wide angle. for potrait, it has 1x and 1.3x, picture seems to have very bad exposure.
7.all pictures were taken indoors, so i haven't compared the outdoor pictures.
i wouldn't switch.
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Always find mi cam exposure half a stop overexposure....even more so at highlighted area that hdr fail to control sometime. And their awb is always wrong under warmer lighting condition. But there are more Gcam mod to try out. But I do notice...some Gcam mod had that weird green tint to white color background.
Anyone came across a better Gcam port...do share
Tones to pick from the link below.
Google Camera Port Developers/Modders
Description about each Google Camera Port developer and links to their download pages.
www.celsoazevedo.com

This is working but I don't see much advantage in it tbh

I agree after testing out a few mode...the color are more contrasty using Gcam. But only so marginally ....

Can anyone post comparison shots ?

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i made a few pictures with both apps. just my summary:
1.xiaomi has better dynamic range, or in other words, brighter shadow.
2.xiaomi's color is more accurate. gcam has a cold color tone to it.
3.gcam is somewhat shaper without the weird sharpening effect.
4.gcam removes fringing a lot better, on edge of big color shift of two objects (tree vs sky, black bottle vs white background), it has a clear boundary, xiaomi is more murky-looking.
5.overall gcam exposure is a tad lower than xiaomi's.
6.gcam only has 1x and 2x, no wide angle. for potrait, it has 1x and 1.3x, picture seems to have very bad exposure.
7.all pictures were taken indoors, so i haven't compared the outdoor pictures.
i wouldn't switch.
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1. Better HDR ? That's strange. However if it's just that the shadows are underexposed with gcam, that's somethign you can fix in the settings. Gcam is tuned for the imx363, obviously it's going to need some tweaks to work well on the gn2.
2. Make sure you have AWB on.
5. Again, exposure can be tweaked. Right now BSG has one of the most versatile, easily tweakable mods.
6. This you need to inform the devs about. Gcam is only acessing one sensor here, and digitally cropping 2x. But you can probably access both the 0.5 and 5x lenses as well. If the devs can make Sabre work on them this will lead to much better detail on both these lenses.

If you guys want test this new Greatness GCAM version:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-greatness/f/dl2/
The Officially Supported Device is divided into two categories:
Category 1: OnePlus 2020 Phones with Everything Working
Category 2: OnePlus 2019, Oneplus 2021, Oppo Find X2 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra with only one video related feature missing.
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dhaern said:
If you guys want test this new Greatness GCAM version:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-greatness/f/dl2/
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unfortunately there's no Auxiliary lens support.

Be aware that next Wichaya version will work perfectly.
Been using for weeks and it's great.

SirTAVARES said:
Be aware that next Wichaya version will work perfectly.
Been using for weeks and it's great.
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Did Wichaya release next version? I see his GCAM is outdated and last version is a 7.3 from december.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-wichaya/
How do you know he is going to release a fully working GCAM? source?

What's the main difference between Gcam and the official camera app?

xNAPx said:
What's the main difference between Gcam and the official camera app?
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Colour/imagine processing engine

eijnaix said:
How To Install Google Camera On Xiaomi Mi 11 Phones | Gcam APK
Follow the steps in the article to find the corresponding Google Camera 8.1 APK, download it, and install it on the Xiaomi Mi 11.
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This is working great...the color processing is as expected from Gcam.
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I tried it and didn't notice a lot of difference
You actually lose some camera functionality ?

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I tried it and didn't notice a lot of difference
You actually lose some camera functionality ?
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You are trying a GCAM posted 1 month ago and that version is a cstark version from january:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-cstark27/
Mi 11 Ultra was released not long time ago and GCAM development is poor. You need try newer GCAM versions to find a better one, not OP link from a clickbait website. Check always latest releases here:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

Pixel on the left and stock Xiaomi on the right, no settings altered

dhaern said:
You are trying a GCAM posted 1 month ago and that version is a cstark version from january:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-cstark27/
Mi 11 Ultra was released not long time ago and GCAM development is poor. You need try newer GCAM versions to find a better one, not OP link from a clickbait website. Check always latest releases here:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
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I will retest when I have time and update you, thx for the info

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Colour/imagine processing engine
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Do you think is better than official? Can Gcam extract the full potential of the cameras?

Question Are you facing issues on Redmi Note 11 Camera?

Hello everyone,
I am so upset buying this Redmi Note 11 (spes) , everything exept camera is fine.
Do you know how to get better output from camera ?

Been facing same prob. I hear GCam looks better.

Paran360 said:
Hello everyone,
I am so upset buying this Redmi Note 11 (spes) , everything exept camera is fine.
Do you know how to get better output from camera ?
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G cam worked for me, stock camera application is crap, shooting with flashlight will results in blue pics, hah rubbish even my oppo a37 shoots better than note 11

sarib said:
G cam worked for me, stock camera application is crap, shooting with flashlight will results in blue pics, hah rubbish even my oppo a37 shoots better than note 11
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Did you try EU stable rom?

Paran360 said:
Did you try EU stable rom?
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I've not tried any rom yet, actually I'm unable to decide which distro I should choose, I want to try Pixel Experience but I can't see it near future

sarib said:
G cam worked for me, stock camera application is crap, shooting with flashlight will results in blue pics, hah rubbish even my oppo a37 shoots better than note 11
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Would you mind sharing which GCam version and config you are using please ?

nevernding said:
Would you mind sharing which GCam version and config you are using please ?
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Latest 8.1.101, without configurations cuz there's not any config file for note 11, +wide camera isn't working properly

in android 12.1 GSI PE Plus i use OnePlus Camera Ported by AyraHikary

Yesterday I have found out (on my Redmi Note 11 with Superior-OS) that the pixelation / blur in photos (I thought it's caused by ****ty Camera app / driver) might be resolved by using better Gallery app:
https://apkpure.com/gallery-photo-gallery-album/gallery.photomanager.picturegalleryapp.imagegallery

Oifan said:
Yesterday I have found out (on my Redmi Note 11 with Superior-OS) that the pixelation / blur in photos (I thought it's caused by ****ty Camera app / driver) might be resolved by using better Gallery app:
https://apkpure.com/gallery-photo-gallery-album/gallery.photomanager.picturegalleryapp.imagegallery
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How does another gallary app fix the photo?

Gun Striker said:
How does another gallary app fix the photo?
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It has fixed the quality / speed of the picture rendering -- during scolling & zooming of a picture (subway map) I have seen pixelated / blurred areas (for > 1sec) and I thought it's a camera problem. But when I used another gallery app, it was pixelated only for maybe 0.5sec and then it got perfectly sharp.
I mean it's not Windows so it doesn't show you the icon (when the app is busy and the user should wait) -- so I was not sure whether the app is busy rendering or not.

I noticed camer on the redmi is not as good as the camera on my MiA2. I am hoping gcam will fix that but I will have to use the stock camera app sometimes for pro mode.

BobHumphrey said:
I noticed camer on the redmi is not as good as the camera on my MiA2. I am hoping gcam will fix that but I will have to use the stock camera app sometimes for pro mode.
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gcam does give slightly better results , but i think the 50mp sensor is a dog tbh

The Mero said:
gcam does give slightly better results , but i think the 50mp sensor is a dog tbh
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I have noticed the "auto" picture with gcam is way better than the auto setting on the stock app. Using the pro mode on the stock app though I can get a more realistic picture by adjusting white balance etc manually but the image still isn't as crisp as gcam. Night mode on gcam is amazing too.
Can't seem to get the 50mp to work on gcam so can't compare that. I use the 50mp feature to take pictures of signs or large blocks of text, I can definitely get better clarity when zooming in but I wouldn't call it a great looking picture. Luckily that isn't why I bought the phone.

The camera doesn't knock out true 50mp photos , they pixels are arranged in groups of 4 so 4 small ones make up one bigger one hence the 12.5mp photos . 50mp photos are just enlarged 12.5 ones really . And You may notice a lot of versions of gcam are knocking out 8mp photos too , try the version I posted in the gcam thread with the XML ( it's got an agc extension for some reason ) . It produces 12.5s and it's the sharpest gcam I've seen yet , although white balance is a bit off it can easily be corrected in Snapseed
And tbh I'm starting to think this phone is a dog , phone call volume seems pretty low compared to my old x3 NFC . That with the Bluetooth audio dropouts , crappy camera .. only good thing about it is the screen lol

I am happy for now, aside from the camera it's still an upgrade from my MiA2 and it cost me less than a decent dinner in a restaurant.

Question Camera Photo Quality Improvement in Mi 11 Ultra

Greetings, my dear friends! As a proud owner of the Mi 11 Ultra, sporting the MIUI Global 13.0.5.0. SKAINXM stable ROM, I must admit that its camera quality is nothing short of exceptional. However, I'm keen to explore ways to elevate the photo-taking experience to new heights. Unfortunately, the camera doesn't come equipped with processing software to enhance the images, unlike its Samsung counterparts, which is causing some pixelation issues while zooming in on shots.
I did try to install the LEICA Filter edition of the Mi Stock camera App, but alas, the installation didn't go through. I've also explored other camera apps available on Google Play, but they pale in comparison to the stock camera app.
Therefore, I would be forever grateful if any esteemed users of this phone could share their insights on how to further improve its already-impressive performance.
Regards.

Not sure if it will help, I'm on MIUI 14 Weekly(23.3.7) from Xiaomi.eu.
What I have always done in all versions is to experiment in every situation between Forced HDR instead of Auto, AI on and off and 50mp photos. The same with videos.
Overall, HDR auto and AI on usually have more consistent photos.

thiagodm said:
Not sure if it will help, I'm on MIUI 14 Weekly(23.3.7) from Xiaomi.eu.
What I have always done in all versions is to experiment in every situation between Forced HDR instead of Auto, AI on and off and 50mp photos. The same with videos.
Overall, HDR auto and AI on usually have more consistent photos.
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1. Stop using stock camera trash
2. Download GCam
3. Apply config/lib
4. ???
5. Profit

Arcide said:
1. Stop using stock camera trash
2. Download GCam
3. Apply config/lib
4. ???
5. Profit
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Would you mind to please share working GCam for 11Ultra along with optimized settings? How to install on unrooted mi 11 ultra?

sandeep1303 said:
Would you mind to please share working GCam for 11Ultra along with optimized settings? How to install on unrooted mi 11 ultra?
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Working Gcam
https://xiaomidna.com/how-to/how-to-install-google-camera-on-xiaomi-mi-11-series-phones-gcam-apk/ This is working great...the color processing is as expected from Gcam.
forum.xda-developers.com

Arcide said:
Working Gcam
https://xiaomidna.com/how-to/how-to-install-google-camera-on-xiaomi-mi-11-series-phones-gcam-apk/ This is working great...the color processing is as expected from Gcam.
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thanks I have done as advised, but most of the photos are out of focus/blurred.

sandeep1303 said:
Thanks I have done as advised, but most of the photos are out of focus/blurred.
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Write in the thread and show samples