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camera quality

I recently bought my sister a Moto x4 for her birthday via a recent online sale on flipkart. The phone looks great and performs very well but but my only complaint is the camera. After spending around 20k i expected it to be at least a mid range level kind of quality. There's a lot of noise even in daylight photos, the edges are not sharp, sometimes photos look like water color painting. I'm very disappointed. Even my redmi 3s prime (with gcam mod) can take better photos compared to that.
I tried everything thing like updating the software and trying different gcam mods but none of them worked.
Please help...

Install some GCam mod, the stock camera isn't good, but they are improving.

abrfilho said:
Install some GCam mod, the stock camera isn't good, but they are improving.
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Can you share the link of a fully working gcam mod ? Thanks.

Try Arnova's v7 beta 9 or v6
Both are almost similar and work very well

Asus pixelmaster camera

Hi
It seems my phone phone converted to ww by seller
The firmware is so clean and i like it but i don't see any sign of ota update or Asus apps new versions in play store
I really don't care about Android updates the only thing i want is new version of Asus pixelmaster camera how can i get the latest?
Thanks

You can get the latest update here https://forum.xda-developers.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/rom-update-wwzs660kl16-0622-1907-33-t3968495
it updates the camera to 6.2.6
That said, the camera software is horrible and you shouldn't use it anyways.

viper98 said:
You can get the latest update here https://forum.xda-developers.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/rom-update-wwzs660kl16-0622-1907-33-t3968495
it updates the camera to 6.2.6
That said, the camera software is horrible and you shouldn't use it anyways.
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I've actually been pretty impressed with the camera coming from a pixel 3A. It takes pictures instantly just like the pixel. Why do you think Asus camera sticks? Is there some better camera app you'd recommend?

xxBrun0xx said:
I've actually been pretty impressed with the camera coming from a pixel 3A. It takes pictures instantly just like the pixel. Why do you think Asus camera sticks? Is there some better camera app you'd recommend?
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Sure, it is fast, but the quality is horrid.
Gcam provides SIGNIFICANTLY better results.
Here's a couple comparisons between gcam and asus software

Yes you are right but pixelmaster has a pro mode that let you to keep shutter open up to 32 sec
And also pro mode keep all setting that you changed in memory
Btw i don't want to go all through flash thing besides the firmware is working pretty stable and nice except camera if there is an apk that i can install directly i will be nice

sadeghsep said:
Yes you are right but pixelmaster has a pro mode that let you to keep shutter open up to 32 sec
And also pro mode keep all setting that you changed in memory
Btw i don't want to go all through flash thing besides the firmware is working pretty stable and nice except camera if there is an apk that i can install directly i will be nice
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Stock image processing is extremely bad
My old mate 10 gaves me way better low light images

Asus pixelmaster is sharper to my eyes gcam only has some extra software processing that's why night mode looks better in gcam
Besides I've never seen a pro mode in another apps like Asus pixelmaster we have full control like a DSLR camera it has even iso 25 actually we can take a photo of sky with this app

viper98 said:
Sure, it is fast, but the quality is horrid.
Gcam provides SIGNIFICANTLY better results.
Here's a couple comparisons between gcam and asus software
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Must be my eyes but the ROG low light pics look better since it brightens (allows more light by staying open longer?) the picture which is what I want when taken pics in the dark.

Huawei Mate 20X with auto macro mode on

ROG2 under photo mode

I still couldn't find any higher version of pixelmaster than myself , if anyone can send an apk app of latest version it would be nice i don't want to touch my phone root or flash because it just works fine and fast
Thanks

K20 pro front camera

HEy guys i have the Chinese version and i think the front camera is really bad, i had a one plus 5t before and it was much better, anyway to improve it? What's the best gcam version for selfies?

Docxsido said:
HEy guys i have the Chinese version and i think the front camera is really bad, i had a one plus 5t before and it was much better, anyway to improve it? What's the best gcam version for selfies?
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I have the Chinese version too, I'm not having any issues, the front camera takes better pics than my Samsung s8+ front camera. Make sure the lens is Clean, apart from that not sure what other apps that can be used as an alternative camera aop

sofir786 said:
I have the Chinese version too, I'm not having any issues, the front camera takes better pics than my Samsung s8+ front camera. Make sure the lens is Clean, apart from that not sure what other apps that can be used as an alternative camera aop
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I mean there is a big lack of details, for exemple hair on beard looks blurry

Docxsido said:
I mean there is a big lack of details, for exemple hair on beard looks blurry
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Wow really, I dont have that issue, by default the front camera applies a smooth filter, you have to turn it down.

Can anyone test if this gcam works well on x2 pro

I am about to purchase this phone, but counting on the use of GCAM because the native of these Chinese does not always do a good job, today I saw that the parrot has released an AWB support version for samsung sensors present on this phone. Can anyone test and tell me if this version really works on the phone?
https://mega.nz/#!aaRCja5S!a958H-jkCfZ7yiof8LmoRBZz-rZeTVtqjU6dQVBraaU
(It's a official release present on his telegram.)

I am a bit new. What should i test??

sytayeth said:
I am a bit new. What should i test??
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Only if works great on the phone, photo, night sight and portrait in rear and selfie cameras haha. In AWB mode have the option for this samsung main sensor, GW1 if i remember.

This is quite good. Does he have any recommendations for settings?

salespalace said:
This is quite good. Does he have any recommendations for settings?
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Can you post some samples against the native? Configs it's activate hdr+ and use 32 frames in advanced settings and setting the pixel awb mod to Samgun GW1

For a first test, everything is working except the slow motion. It forces closing.

Can't install it (global rom)
Edit : work after uninstall gcam 6.1...
- can't select more than 26 frames HDR+ enhanced (with more, no photo)
- can't use "sabre" (crash)
- you can select awb Samsung but I can't see better quality with it.
Finally, I prefer 6.1 gcam at this time

lutherkingmartin said:
Can't install it (global rom)
Edit : work after uninstall gcam 6.1...
- can't select more than 26 frames HDR+ enhanced (with more, no photo)
- can't use "sabre" (crash)
- you can select awb Samsung but I can't see better quality with it.
Finally, I prefer 6.1 gcam at this time
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can you post the link for working 6.1?

chilavert_gr said:
can you post the link for working 6.1?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJf9SeQnh5c

thats correct, above 26 frames does not work. I would still say the above youtube link app is better than this ever so slightly

salespalace said:
thats correct, above 26 frames does not work. I would still say the above youtube link app is better than this ever so slightly
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Can you show some samples of this two version of gcam and the native, it's good to our see the results and compare.

Here you go
1st photos of each is the gcam, 2nd is stock
Gcam has hdr enhanced
Stock is aldo hdr

I find the gcam to produce much more accurate colours to what i see in real life. And has better depth. Whereas the stock tries to smooth out everything

The problem with Gcam is that currently it works only for the main camera and the front one...

salespalace said:
Here you go
1st photos of each is the gcam, 2nd is stock
Gcam has hdr enhanced
Stock is aldo hdr
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Thanks man, already made a purchase of mine realme x2 pro 12gb/256gb.
rosztrade said:
The problem with Gcam is that currently it works only for the main camera and the front one...
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You already try the urnyx version ? if works you can use telephoto and ultra wide.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/GCam_7.2.010_Urnyx05-v1.4.apk

dNNr said:
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/GCam_7.2.010_Urnyx05-v1.4.apk
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This gcam is not very good for x2 pro. The photos are very bland and all color, saturation and others options do nothing when you change it.

Hi,
Can't find any GCAM that support tele and wide lens...
Hope that the Indian Release will give visibility to this awesome device.

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.

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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.