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60fps works see this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...fps-video-recording-libchanger-t3424621/page3
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Attached a modified version of the Camera2video sample from Google as I don't have a camera 2 device I'm attaching a test apk set to 120fps I wanna see if its working if working the camera driver is modifiable to output 120fps 1080p from that we could set fps range to 60,60
Two part test if preview running at 120fps and if recording working
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A little bit of punctuation... I understood nothing.
Nexus 6P with Chroma rocks!
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A little bit of punctuation... I understood nothing.
Nexus 6P with Chroma rocks!
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Done basically install the apk see if it works or not
You should change "60p" to "60 fps". I think you're confusing vertical resolution with fps.
Regardless, I'm glad we're talking about this. 30 fps video is dumb and objectively much worse than 60 fps. Google's priorities here are totally wrong.
Btw, video preview is running at around 5-10 fps, and app FCs when you start recording. That's on a non-rooted 6.0.1.
I totally agree, having 120/240 fps options but 1080p60 has been left out?
Thats really, REALLY stupid. Ive been wanting something like this since launch, too bad most people dont care for it - otherwise I'm sure google would have done it way earlier.
iRub1Out said:
I totally agree, having 120/240 fps options but 1080p60 has been left out?
Thats really, REALLY stupid. Ive been wanting something like this since launch, too bad most people dont care for it - otherwise I'm sure google would have done it way earlier.
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You are mistaken, google doesn't care for it either.
Which, reading their reply, is total BS.
Theyre focusing on making it stable? They've had more than enough time to do that, it's plenty stable - given their resources and the fact that they designed it on their own platform. Not to mention the existence of 120/240 fps making it painfully obvious that this is either laziness or an oversight (neither are excusable) for not having included a 60fps option, my S5 had that for gods sake, a phone that launched in April of '14 had this ability. Along with each successor to the Galaxy line, iphones, LG, I cant think of a flagship that can't do it?
Maybe I'm (we're?) in the minority in believing that it's pathetic to have a phone with the capabilities this one does, but lacks a function that very few - if any - new phones also lack that would really make the videos taken on the device a lot better. I'ts getting frustrating that Google, and the Nexus brand, are supposed to be top of the line and cutting edge - for the most part - but have, seemingly on purpose, chosen to exclude some of the key desirable components that customers want. Wireless charging (i know it was left out to make it thinner) but still... and these were two things I really hoped for, I think the 6P was a step in the wrong direction. Huawei really treated me like **** when they sent me the wrong 6P (the bastard model that excluded band 10 for some dumb reason) and refused to allow me to exchange or return it no matter what.
If Huawei makes the 2016 Nexus, I will gladly wash my hands of it, there's no way that company will ever get my business again.
I think you guys are mistaken here, its not like nexus is the only one without 1080p 60fps, out of all latest flagships only s7 can record 1080p 60fps, htc 10, lg g5, oneplus 3, mi 5 and so on also cant record 60fps, only 30
I've pushed modified blob and app source to git @ https://github.com/defcomk/c2Vid as stated I have no camera 2 device so I go by logcats .
Anyway the source is there added some log lines as from the crash I could not see what exactly caused the crash
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I think you guys are mistaken here, its not like nexus is the only one without 1080p 60fps, out of all latest flagships only s7 can record 1080p 60fps, htc 10, lg g5, oneplus 3, mi 5 and so on also cant record 60fps, only 30
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From the leaked Qualcomm camera source code it looks like 60fps comes part of most libs and oems remove them for what reason I dunno but if you can find a device with same sensor and 60fps all that is needed is the registers for timmings and clocks and res entry but the later can be calculated.
There is hope for LG G5/One Plus 3/Mi5
HTC I tried but could only get it to 40fps in camera 1 mode Camera 2 mode the target fps range stuff maxed out at 30 perhaps when ae turned off in full manual it will work .in Camera 1 mode its another mess by htc where they broke qualcom video-hfr parameter in favour of their own video-mode which seems like a copy paste job from htc one m9 half then they broke it.
I patched hal as far as to allow fps range up to 120fps but the code that switches between the different sensor out put res mode was crippled.
I dunno if Camera2 was intended to even support 60p the only method I see is using HighSpeedCapture mode which only recognizes >=120 .
So in the blob pushed to git 1080p is set to max fps of 120 so it shows up in The high-speed mode .
In the root of the repo is text file showing imx377 configs
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Oh yeah I know. I get where youre coming from for sure and I agree. It is a shame more dont do implement it. I dont think there should be hate directed towards them alone for it, many companies do not take advantage of the full hardware ability. I do wish they would implement it already though. Both the n6 and n6p and the capability but they dont take advantage of it. If they ever release a explanation as to why, id be all ears.
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Oh yeah I know. I get where youre coming from for sure and I agree. It is a shame more dont do implement it. I dont think there should be hate directed towards them alone for it, many companies do not take advantage of the full hardware ability. I do wish they would implement it already though. Both the n6 and n6p and the capability but they dont take advantage of it. If they ever release a explanation as to why, id be all ears.
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They kinda did release an explanation, dont remember word by word, but sounded something like they dont really care about 60fps, all they care about is stability, performance, bug free expirience and start up time of camera app. So i guess they suspect these things could get worse if 60fps was implemented. Oh and if samsung can do it, so should others, unless samsung has some kind of superior developers, of which i really doubt lol
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They kinda did release an explanation, dont remember word by word, but sounded something like they dont really care about 60fps, all they care about is stability, performance, bug free expirience and start up time of camera app. So i guess they suspect these things could get worse if 60fps was implemented. Oh and if samsung can do it, so should others, unless samsung has some kind of superior developers, of which i really doubt lol
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I mean most people complain about slow start times of the camera on tge n6p anyway so I'd hate to see it slowed even further. While Samsung isn't exactly the best developers, they have a massive amount of devs I'm sure. But I still agree. If they can do it, Google and others should be able to also.
Just to clarify, my dislike for Huawei stems far beyond this issue. I will link to the thread (if anyone wants it) where I outline the month-long ordeal where they constantly lied to me about having a tech call me back, refunding my purchase, allowing me to return my 128GB 6P - all because they sent me the A2 style 6P, not the A1 style which everyone else on this continent got, and I purchased 4 other identical 6Ps in that same order, but one was a bastard model that lacked band 10, a band that is necessary for it to work for me on USCC (works on everyone else though) - Google NEVER sold the A2 style, only the A1 (which included band 10) and works perfectly fine. Of the 4 phones purchased, 3 were the A1 style, 1 was the A2 style, and this was never an option when ordered since...there was never more than 1 style that was publically known. They gave me a phone with missing hardware, refused to replace/return/rectify the situation in any form.
Anyway, THATS why I will never do business with them again. Their CS is absolute bull**** and they lie to their customers when they have legitimate issues that THEY caused.
The 60fps issue is on Google, it would be sweet to have, and I can't see any reasonable logic to not including it with the app on the phone? Thats all.
Cleaned up the bickering, let's all play nicely together please.
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defcomg said:
Attached a modified version of the Camera2video sample from Google,
as I don't have a camera 2 device to test I'm attaching a test apk below
FPS is set 120fps I wanna see if its working , if working the camera driver is modifiable to output 120fps 1080p.
With 120fps 1080p we could set fps range to 60,60 allowing 60p video.
This is a Two part test .
A) if preview running at 120fps
B)if video recording is working
Logcat the test if any error occurs
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i still don't understand what the apk is supposed to do. does it modify the camera app? does it replace the camera app? does it introduce a new fps mode? did you modify the 120fps mode to be 60fps even though the option still says 120fps?
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i still don't understand what the apk is supposed to do. does it modify the camera app? does it replace the camera app? does it introduce a new fps mode? did you modify the 120fps mode to be 60fps even though the option still says 120fps?
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I do believe thats what he's saying, his mod would (if the hardware is capable of it) allow 1080p video to be shot at 120 fps. The app wouldnt change or have an additional option, what would happen is when you select 120fps it would default to 1080p rather than 720p.
Basically, if this works then he now knows how to correctly mod the file to function with the phone without crashing and bugging out, this is something that until now only LCamera was capable of, but the development of that has come to a grinding halt. If this works, then he knows how to add, remove, change values in the camera software to allow 1080p60, 1080p120, 4k60 and potentially more - although the bandwidth for 4k30 is quite high, if the phone is capable of 1080p120 then it theoretically is capable of a hell of a lot more than what BS options Google has in it now.
BTW, found THIS thread, where a google rep dances around others who want this, making **** up as to why this wasnt implemented in the first place and how they dont plan to add it.
I'll test this in just a sec and report back, need to update my rom anyway, so idc if it borks the camera.
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Tried flashing the zip, that didnt work - extracted zip, will try installing the apk. Will advise.
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App opens, video passthrough is laggy - very laggy, when i hit record, it closes the app, and now it wont open back up. :/
shuckeru said:
i still don't understand what the apk is supposed to do. does it modify the camera app? does it replace the camera app? does it introduce a new fps mode? did you modify the 120fps mode to be 60fps even though the option still says 120fps?
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does it modify the camera app? no
does it replace the camera app? also, no
does it introduce a new fps mode? yes
did you modify the 120fps mode to be 60fps even though the option still says 120fps? It's more complicated than that, and OP is still working things out.
iRub1Out said:
I do believe thats what he's saying, his mod would (if the hardware is capable of it) allow 1080p video to be shot at 120 fps. The app wouldnt change or have an additional option, what would happen is when you select 120fps it would default to 1080p rather than 720p.
Basically, if this works then he now knows how to correctly mod the file to function with the phone without crashing and bugging out, this is something that until now only LCamera was capable of, but the development of that has come to a grinding halt. If this works, then he knows how to add, remove, change values in the camera software to allow 1080p60, 1080p120, 4k60 and potentially more - although the bandwidth for 4k30 is quite high, if the phone is capable of 1080p120 then it theoretically is capable of a hell of a lot more than what BS options Google has in it now.
BTW, found THIS thread, where a google rep dances around others who want this, making **** up as to why this wasnt implemented in the first place and how they dont plan to add it.
I'll test this in just a sec and report back, need to update my rom anyway, so idc if it borks the camera.
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Tried flashing the zip, that didnt work - extracted zip, will try installing the apk. Will advise.
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App opens, video passthrough is laggy - very laggy, when i hit record, it closes the app, and now it wont open back up. :/
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-That app was created for another device so the lag is expected and Yes defcomk is creating a software mod and will enable the FPS we deserve. some good progress but nothing solid yet. (patience)
-This won't bork your camera lol
-Regarding L Camera, it was capable but was more of a test being that it got the job done on the Nexus 5 but with lot's of sacrifices and such. hence the reason it was more of a way of just testing camera 2 api. The IMX377 sensor on our phone is more than capable but defcomk is still deep in testing.
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App opens, video passthrough is laggy - very laggy, when i hit record, it closes the app, and now it wont open back up. :/
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well, it does this for me too which is unfortunate.
I don't really understand what's the problem? Can't someone just make a camera app that records at 120fps and just saves one frame and throws away the other? There you go 60fps.
Or you could edit the video yourself and remove every second frame?
Has anyone been able to port Google's HDR+ algorithm on other phones, i.e. the G5?
In the end it's only a software processing and on my wife's Nexus 5X it works damn good, mostly putting my G5 to shame...
Did anyone successfully reverse-engineered it to port it on more camera hardwares??
Thanks.
This is the closest you will get
http://chromloop.com/
Unfortunately the zero shutter lag requires Android 7.1 and HDR+ is also disabled
lolmensch said:
This is the closest you will get
http://chromloop.com/
Unfortunately the zero shutter lag requires Android 7.1 and HDR+ is also disabled
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Thank you for the tip.
Is there a particular reason why HDR+ shouldn't be working for other cameras too? Isn't it just a software algorithm based on taking multiple pictures in rapid succession?
Gatz said:
Thank you for the tip.
Is there a particular reason why HDR+ shouldn't be working for other cameras too? Isn't it just a software algorithm based on taking multiple pictures in rapid succession?
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np mate.
it is actually rather complicated. you should probably be able to do hdr on our phones by idk maybe change build prop or similiar stuff. maybe even some libs are needed. it seems though that the 5x and 6p hdr+ isnt the real deal.
if you are more interested: https://www.reddit.com/r/nexus5x/comments/57ukba/psa_google_camera_42_mod_on_5x6p_literary_bring/
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even hw accelerated hdr+ should work on our phones but we are missing people wanting/being able to port it I'd say (as well as 7.1.1 for all features)
lolmensch said:
np mate.
it is actually rather complicated. you should probably be able to do hdr on our phones by idk maybe change build prop or similiar stuff. maybe even some libs are needed. it seems though that the 5x and 6p hdr+ isnt the real deal.
if you are more interested: https://www.reddit.com/r/nexus5x/comments/57ukba/psa_google_camera_42_mod_on_5x6p_literary_bring/
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even hw accelerated hdr+ should work on our phones but we are missing people wanting/being able to port it I'd say (as well as 7.1.1 for all features)
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Interesting one. In fact I tried this Camera NX both on my G5 and on the Nexus 5X of my wife and already uninstalled in both...
On the G5 it does absolutely nothing.
On the 5X it is supposed to use HDR+ with ZSL, but actually doesn't. The photos come out much worse than with the stock camera. I don't understand why people claim it works...
I wish someone could make the Pixel's HDR+ work on the Snapdragon 820 and make it available for all smartphones using that chipset, which are quite many and nice ones.
The current HDR mode on the G5 is good for an alternative
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The current HDR mode on the G5 is good for an alternative
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It's crap, if you're not directly in perfectly lit room or area you'll get lag while it takes the three shots
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It's crap, if you're not directly in perfectly lit room or area you'll get lag while it takes the three shots
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... and everything blurry.
This camera may even be very good hardware, but the software makes it unusable in most situations where everything isn't very still. A bit disappointing.
Hi all -- A few weeks ago, I bought a Moto Z to play with Daydream, and one of the first things I noticed was that Google's HDR+ feature that I had used for so long on my Nexus 6 was not available. It didn't even occur to me that this feature was proprietary to Nexus devices, so I got to work right away trying to unlock access to HDR+ on my Moto Z as I firmly believe that HDR+ is still the gold standard in computational image blending for Android devices.
It turns out that tricking non-Nexus devices into using HDR+ is not that hard. I grabbed a copy of Camera NX from chromloop.com, decompiled using apktool, and tweaked the smali code in the DeviceHelper file to ensure that the function isNexus6P() always returns a value of true, regardless of device (the corresponding line can be edited to read "const v0, 1"). I'll post a modified APK from my development machine in just a moment...
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Hi all -- A few weeks ago, I bought a Moto Z to play with Daydream, and one of the first things I noticed was that Google's HDR+ feature that I had used for so long on my Nexus 6 was not available. It didn't even occur to me that this feature was proprietary to Nexus devices, so I got to work right away trying to unlock access to HDR+ on my Moto Z as I firmly believe that HDR+ is still the gold standard in computational image blending for Android devices.
It turns out that tricking non-Nexus devices into using HDR+ is not that hard. I grabbed a copy of Camera NX from chromloop.com, decompiled using apktool, and tweaked the smali code in the DeviceHelper file to ensure that the function isNexus6P() always returns a value of true, regardless of device (the corresponding line can be edited to read "const v0, 1"). I'll post a modified APK from my development machine in just a moment...
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This sounds great. Would be very appreciative if you posted it.
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Hi all -- A few weeks ago, I bought a Moto Z to play with Daydream, and one of the first things I noticed was that Google's HDR+ feature that I had used for so long on my Nexus 6 was not available. It didn't even occur to me that this feature was proprietary to Nexus devices, so I got to work right away trying to unlock access to HDR+ on my Moto Z as I firmly believe that HDR+ is still the gold standard in computational image blending for Android devices.
It turns out that tricking non-Nexus devices into using HDR+ is not that hard. I grabbed a copy of Camera NX from chromloop.com, decompiled using apktool, and tweaked the smali code in the DeviceHelper file to ensure that the function isNexus6P() always returns a value of true, regardless of device (the corresponding line can be edited to read "const v0, 1"). I'll post a modified APK from my development machine in just a moment...
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sounds great. wait for your good news
elosito said:
Hi all -- A few weeks ago, I bought a Moto Z to play with Daydream, and one of the first things I noticed was that Google's HDR+ feature that I had used for so long on my Nexus 6 was not available. It didn't even occur to me that this feature was proprietary to Nexus devices, so I got to work right away trying to unlock access to HDR+ on my Moto Z as I firmly believe that HDR+ is still the gold standard in computational image blending for Android devices.
It turns out that tricking non-Nexus devices into using HDR+ is not that hard. I grabbed a copy of Camera NX from chromloop.com, decompiled using apktool, and tweaked the smali code in the DeviceHelper file to ensure that the function isNexus6P() always returns a value of true, regardless of device (the corresponding line can be edited to read "const v0, 1"). I'll post a modified APK from my development machine in just a moment...
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Please post!! Much appreciated
Apologies for the delay -- I'm working up to my total of 10 posts so that I can share the file with you all. Give me just a few minutes (and forgive this short post that is helping me reach 10!)...
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Okay, just worked myself up past ten posts so that I can share a link with you all: http://www.mediafire.com/file/l8num4lyw05vybt/Camera4-hdrplus.apk
I hope that this works as well for enabling HDR+ on the G5 as it does on my Moto Z! Please let me know how it goes when you try it.
I had install the apps and it had HDR+ option in it
but once I take the photo with HDR+ auto or HDR+ on , the photo come out like it blur and just 1.XX MB
and if i take the photo with HDR+ Off , the photo will just back to normal
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Apologies for the delay -- I'm working up to my total of 10 posts so that I can share the file with you all. Give me just a few minutes (and forgive this short post that is helping me reach 10!)...
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Okay, just worked myself up past ten posts so that I can share a link with you all: http://www.mediafire.com/file/l8num4lyw05vybt/Camera4-hdrplus.apk
I hope that this works as well for enabling HDR+ on the G5 as it does on my Moto Z! Please let me know how it goes when you try it.
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This is what I got all on default settings (HDR + with highest res)
Seems low res and blurry. Thanks for attempting this! Hope you get it
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This is what I got all on default settings (HDR + with highest res)
Seems low res and blurry. Thanks for attempting this! Hope you get it
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Thanks so much for sharing the sample images -- bummer that this doesn't seem to be working yet on your device. Just to confirm, are you indeed using a G5? I didn't see any device specs in the photo metadata. I would also be curious to hear what OS version you're running on your device. HDR+ support seems to be based upon how complete a device's access to the camera2 API is, and it is clear that completeness of support for this API varies considerably across devices and OS versions. Guess I just got lucky that my Moto Z with 7.0 supports all of the needed API calls! Maybe there is still hope for modifying a different version of the camera app to support the G5.
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Thanks so much for sharing the sample images -- bummer that this doesn't seem to be working yet on your device. Just to confirm, are you indeed using a G5? I didn't see any device specs in the photo metadata. I would also be curious to hear what OS version you're running on your device. HDR+ support seems to be based upon how complete a device's access to the camera2 API is, and it is clear that completeness of support for this API varies considerably across devices and OS versions. Guess I just got lucky that my Moto Z with 7.0 supports all of the needed API calls! Maybe there is still hope for modifying a different version of the camera app to support the G5.
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I have the same results. H830 T-Mobile G5 on 7.0.
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Thanks so much for sharing the sample images -- bummer that this doesn't seem to be working yet on your device. Just to confirm, are you indeed using a G5? I didn't see any device specs in the photo metadata. I would also be curious to hear what OS version you're running on your device. HDR+ support seems to be based upon how complete a device's access to the camera2 API is, and it is clear that completeness of support for this API varies considerably across devices and OS versions. Guess I just got lucky that my Moto Z with 7.0 supports all of the needed API calls! Maybe there is still hope for modifying a different version of the camera app to support the G5.
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Hey bud, I'm in on H831 on 7.0. Hopefully you can work some magic and get it working. Best of luck !
H850 with 7.0 stock rooted same results. It is odd as it is basically the same hardware besides the imaging sensor. I have the impression that it refocuses after the first picture for HDR leaving it blurry after stitching together
Huh. I tried it out on the V20 and same blurry result. The 6p uses an IMX377 while the Pixel uses an IMX 378. The G5 uses an IMX234 and the V20 uses an IMX298. I wonder if the sensors in use have anything to do with it, too?
Hi
I purchased the LGV40 a month ago, and I'm looking to install gcam
Where can I find the best link on this website?
Is it compatible with the pixel 3 camera app?
I send me whats app mag i provide u gcam link
What?
I get an unintelligible and dodgy looking response that I think asks for my WhatsApp which also means phone number which is unnecessary
I'm getting pissed off now
sandeepkhatri said:
I send me whats app mag i provide u gcam link
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Try this 6.2.030. v2.2https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/
Or
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-xtrme/
Xbeta10 not 11
Thanks a lot I'll try it out
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Try this 6.2.030. v2.2 https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/
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Well second link didn't quite work for me gonna try the first
Edit: First Link for the win
Go with arnova's port. Seems to work best. Use the 6.1 version though as the 6.2 seems to be missing the option to switch from standard to wide cam (no tele option so far afaik). You will want to enable buffer fix and night sight 8.1 alternate mode to get rid of laggy viewfinder though. Ignore the load config thing as it doesn't work or just causes the app to fc.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/#apk1023
edit: 6.1 version does switch to tele lens. use the long press switch option. Switch to tele by long pressing the gallery / thumb circle instead of the cam switch (which long press switches to wide). the cam switch changes colors - blue : standard, purple : wide, red : tele
Hello,
i'm very interested to buy the LG V40, but i need that at least one version of Gcam works well.
So, the Arnova's 6.1 works well on both cameras ( rear and front ) with HDR+ enabled ?
No lags or other problems ?
Gcam is better then stock Camera ?
Thanks to all !!
Ram666ram said:
Hello,
i'm very interested to buy the LG V40, but i need that at least one version of Gcam works well.
So, the Arnova's 6.1 works well on both cameras ( rear and front ) with HDR+ enabled ?
No lags or other problems ?
Gcam is better then stock Camera ?
Thanks to all !!
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Yes, there are some quirks here n there but it generally works as it should. It does lag but the fixes in the app will sort those out. Alternatively you can use the cstark version. Also works but I find the arnova build switches lenses quicker.
Is it better? If you need to print them pix in humongous sizes, then yes. gCam has better detail retention than stock. If it's just for keeps and regular human sized prints, the LG one does the job fine. It's way faster and more responsive than a ported app. Only plus I can give the gCam over the LG one is NightSight. It's just simply better but also slower.
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Yes, there are some quirks here n there but it generally works as it should. It does lag but the fixes in the app will sort those out. Alternatively you can use the cstark version. Also works but I find the arnova build switches lenses quicker.
Is it better? If you need to print them pix in humongous sizes, then yes. gCam has better detail retention than stock. If it's just for keeps and regular human sized prints, the LG one does the job fine. It's way faster and more responsive than a ported app. Only plus I can give the gCam over the LG one is NightSight. It's just simply better but also slower.
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Thank you !
I've not found a Gcam Developer LG V40 owner, maybe a problem about solving lags, freezes and many other app problems .......
My wife use Gcam port on a Nokia 7 Plus ( Snapdragon 660 ), but is fast and stable.
I'd like to have a fast Gcam also on LG V40, i need a phone with wide angle camera and Microsd, and LG V40 seems perfect for me..... LG V30 has a good Gcam porting, but is older and with smallest camera sensors ...
What do you think about battery ? Is good enough to cover one day ?
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Thank you !
I've not found a Gcam Developer LG V40 owner, maybe a problem about solving lags, freezes and many other app problems .......
My wife use Gcam port on a Nokia 7 Plus ( Snapdragon 660 ), but is fast and stable.
I'd like to have a fast Gcam also on LG V40, i need a phone with wide angle camera and Microsd, and LG V40 seems perfect for me..... LG V30 has a good Gcam porting, but is older and with smallest camera sensors ...
What do you think about battery ? Is good enough to cover one day ?
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I've using gCam ports for a while on multiple phones and now with the V40, I finally get the feeling that I don't need gCam that much anymore. With good light, the LG stock cam produces better pictures than a gCam port. They're better exposed and have more pleasing colors. Detail retention isn't a problem since I don't need to see every single Only reason it's still installed is for NighSight. Simply because the black magic google uses for it can't be beat.
Battery life isn't as good as the V30 but decent. Survives an entire day but with very little to spare at the end.
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Go with arnova's port. Seems to work best. Use the 6.1 version though as the 6.2 seems to be missing the option to switch from standard to wide cam (no tele option so far afaik). You will want to enable buffer fix and night sight 8.1 alternate mode to get rid of laggy viewfinder though. Ignore the load config thing as it doesn't work or just causes the app to fc.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/#apk1023
edit: 6.1 version does switch to tele lens. use the long press switch option. Switch to tele by long pressing the gallery / thumb circle instead of the cam switch (which long press switches to wide). the cam switch changes colors - blue : standard, purple : wide, red : tele
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neocyke said:
Yes, there are some quirks here n there but it generally works as it should. It does lag but the fixes in the app will sort those out. Alternatively you can use the cstark version. Also works but I find the arnova build switches lenses quicker.
Is it better? If you need to print them pix in humongous sizes, then yes. gCam has better detail retention than stock. If it's just for keeps and regular human sized prints, the LG one does the job fine. It's way faster and more responsive than a ported app. Only plus I can give the gCam over the LG one is NightSight. It's just simply better but also slower.
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Hi Neocyke thanks for the reply
I'm not sure exactly which APK your referring to on the list (I'm assuming it's a 2019 one)
I'm in Peru ATM but live in Sydney, so I'm going to post lots of photo comparisons on here
Some in Iquitos and Cusco in Peru and also in Sydney
I'm going to compare 4 apps - the lgv30 with cstark pixel 2 gcam, LGV40 stock, and two other gcam mods for the LGV40
Again thanks for your help
Hi again Neocyke
I found another APK last month and it seems to be a really good one
LGN_MGC_6.1.021_Potter_v4F-san1ty-final.apk
Your a lot more knowledgeable than me on these things it would be good if you could look into it and try it out and give me your feedback back, I'd really appreciate that
Formless said:
Hi again Neocyke
I found another APK last month and it seems to be a really good one
LGN_MGC_6.1.021_Potter_v4F-san1ty-final.apk
Your a lot more knowledgeable than me on these things it would be good if you could look into it and try it out and give me your feedback back, I'd really appreciate that
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Find the telegram channel by searching "LG v40 thinq" . There is an apk and config messaged there which works best for me (with stable nightshot etc.)
Has anybody tried installing 7.0.009 ports by Urnyx05 or Parrot043?
DJBhardwaj said:
Has anybody tried installing 7.0.009 ports by Urnyx05 or Parrot043?
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I think these ports are for Android 10 only
samuel6827 said:
I think these ports are for Android 10 only
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7.1.009, 7.2.011, and 7.2.014 are Android 10 only. 7.0.009 can be used both on Pie and Android 10.
I've been trying out different builds, running Havoc 3.0. I haven't had any luck on any 7.0-7.2 build at all. All crash on start.
6.1.021 version worked for me correctly . google playground and avengers stickers also working
neocyke said:
Go with arnova's port. Seems to work best. Use the 6.1 version though as the 6.2 seems to be missing the option to switch from standard to wide cam (no tele option so far afaik). You will want to enable buffer fix and night sight 8.1 alternate mode to get rid of laggy viewfinder though. Ignore the load config thing as it doesn't work or just causes the app to fc.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/#apk1023
edit: 6.1 version does switch to tele lens. use the long press switch option. Switch to tele by long pressing the gallery / thumb circle instead of the cam switch (which long press switches to wide). the cam switch changes colors - blue : standard, purple : wide, red : tele
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Thank you for this info! This and learning to install the config file makes this an awesome port. EDIT: Is there a similar trick to choosing which front facing camera to use? I tried the same and it just changes it between front and back. Thanks!
I almost do not dare to askhere, but I'll give it a swing nevertheless . . .
Anyone else exprienced problems with their cameras(s) recently (after latest Nokia/Google updates?) - ( cam only producing green faulty image after lengthy wait.)
I have the builtin Nokia Cam app, and the cstark27 PXv4.1.1
I love the CStark version even if slow-mo crashes the app - but it's just so much better than Nokias own meager attempt.
But recently, both apps starts failing, it doesn't take pictures, when button pressed. No sound made but it also doesn't crash.
However, after some time a faulty image is produced, with nothing but the sad dark green color.
Phone is not rooted. And it's not even a Pixel. It's only a Nokia 7 Plus - but in the name of Greta Thunberg I try to save the globe by making do with old and less.
Sorry for bothering here with my non-Pixel device, but maybe one of you have a suggestion?
Is my hardware bad or IS it the recent updates?
Can it be fixed?
Thanks.
any available Gcam for xperia1 III now?
Have you checked GCam Port Hub?
IDK why you bother looking for another camera while your phone's is already very great IMO.
FlandreKanade said:
any available Gcam for xperia1 III now?
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The "MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1r" is working, but you need to config it to do a better job. I've an initial config made by myself
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The "MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1r" is working, but you need to config it to do a better job. I've an initial config made by myself
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thx
Masterblop said:
The "MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1r" is working, but you need to config it to do a better job. I've an initial config made by myself
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How can ı use this xml file with the app?
Maazellat said:
How can ı use this xml file with the app?
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I have made a thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/gcam-sony-xperia-1iii.4343691/
Masterblop said:
I have made a thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/gcam-sony-xperia-1iii.4343691/
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Thank you very much bro
Which one are you guys using?
New updated version: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-bsg/f/dl53/
Tried and working version: MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1s_MGC.apk
Hello,
Is there any option to made the photo sphere working? Honestly I only try to have Gcam for this mode hehe.
Thank you for the apk
Thank you for the link and the config. This is the only build of gcam that I could get working at all.
I've been evaluating this phone for the last week. I may end up returning it. It's a fantastic device; the only real problem I have with it is the camera. It's just not that good, and I think it's entirely a software problem. I've been side-by-side comparing shots taken with Photography Pro, taken with this gcam build, and with my old phone (Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 with a Pixel Experience ROM). Most of the time my old phone looks best, unfortunately.
You tell me:
Left: Xiaomi, Center: Xperia with Photography Pro in Auto mode, Right: Xperia with this Gcam config.
I wonder if with additional tweaking of the config, this could be fixed. It could open up the full potential of the hardware. I don't know the first thing about tweaking this type of camera config, though. Is there a guide that you used somewhere for figuring out the best values in this file?
Thanks again.
stiltzkin said:
Thank you for the link and the config. This is the only build of gcam that I could get working at all.
I've been evaluating this phone for the last week. I may end up returning it. It's a fantastic device; the only real problem I have with it is the camera. It's just not that good, and I think it's entirely a software problem. I've been side-by-side comparing shots taken with Photography Pro, taken with this gcam build, and with my old phone (Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 with a Pixel Experience ROM). Most of the time my old phone looks best, unfortunately.
You tell me:
Left: Xiaomi, Center: Xperia with Photography Pro in Auto mode, Right: Xperia with this Gcam config.
I wonder if with additional tweaking of the config, this could be fixed. It could open up the full potential of the hardware. I don't know the first thing about tweaking this type of camera config, though. Is there a guide that you used somewhere for figuring out the best values in this file?
Thanks again.
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Photography pro and pretty much every xperia before always use very little elaboration. Pretty much every review and testing state that photography pro could obtain high quality photos if used in manual mode. It's not easy, but auto it's not good. For casual photo shot better using basic mode, if you switch to advancet setting, avoid auto and use P, S, or M mode.
I know it's a smartphone and not a mirrorless or a Reflex but it's something like buying a 5000 euro camera body to use it with automatic settings.
Also form the photo you posted i see that the wood construction in the xperia auto mode is darker...but...the tree foliage on the top left clearly show more detail in the middle photo. The Gcam settings appear to have too much sharpness and grain.
Probably the middle photo with a little more exposure time or a little more iso will be the best one of the three.
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Photography pro and pretty much every xperia before always use very little elaboration. Pretty much every review and testing state that photography pro could obtain high quality photos if used in manual mode.
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I won't argue this with you; I've seen some great results in reviews from people using the camera in Manual mode. I'm sure it's possible to obtain superior results if you have the time to compose your shot and find the perfect settings.
The thing is though, for most of the photos I would want to take with a smartphone camera, I don't have time to find optimal settings manually. When I do have that time, I think the ability to make those manual adjustments is awesome (and should be in more smartphones), but most of the time I don't. That means that the Auto/Basic modes are incredibly important, because it's how I'll end up taking most photos in real life. Maybe that means that this phone is not marketed to me, and if that's the case, that's fine. But manual settings are pretty much outside the scope of discussion for this thread - what I wanted was a comparison of essentially default settings between my current phone and this phone.
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For casual photo shot better using basic mode, if you switch to advancet setting, avoid auto and use P, S, or M mode.
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In my testing, I actually found that Basic mode usually takes worse photos than Auto mode. In particular, Basic mode seems to have a big problem with overexposure. I assume because HDR/DRO is not being used?
Left to right: Reference (Xiaomi), Sony Auto, Sony Basic, Sony Gcam
(I had to scale down this comparison for posting)
Also, all modes on this phone do not capture detail as well as my current 3 year old phone. If you blow up the details, clearly the reference photo on the left has by far the best preservation:
Left to right: Reference (Xiaomi), Sony Auto, Sony Basic, Sony Gcam
This holds for every test photo I took - the detail is worse from the Xperia. I don't think manual mode tweaks will fix this - it seems like the sensor and software just don't capture as much detail.
But then again, I am not a professional photographer, so I'm not completely sure. Maybe I am doing something wrong.
All in all, I was really disappointed with these results since I wanted to love this phone!
I think EVERYONE who is obsessed with so-called camera quality on a PHONE has lost their minds. It has become ridiculous.
stiltzkin said:
Thank you for the link and the config. This is the only build of gcam that I could get working at all.
I've been evaluating this phone for the last week. I may end up returning it. It's a fantastic device; the only real problem I have with it is the camera. It's just not that good, and I think it's entirely a software problem. I've been side-by-side comparing shots taken with Photography Pro, taken with this gcam build, and with my old phone (Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 with a Pixel Experience ROM). Most of the time my old phone looks best, unfortunately.
You tell me:
Left: Xiaomi, Center: Xperia with Photography Pro in Auto mode, Right: Xperia with this Gcam config.
I wonder if with additional tweaking of the config, this could be fixed. It could open up the full potential of the hardware. I don't know the first thing about tweaking this type of camera config, though. Is there a guide that you used somewhere for figuring out the best values in this file?
Thanks again.
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In this case for me Sony photo pro>Xiaomi>Sony GCam. Probably we have different opinions or eyes hehe
jaseman said:
I think EVERYONE who is obsessed with so-called camera quality on a PHONE has lost their minds. It has become ridiculous.
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It's the new MHz race on x86 CPU when Pentium 4 were a thing
My race started with Hz
jaseman said:
I think EVERYONE who is obsessed with so-called camera quality on a PHONE has lost their minds. It has become ridiculous.
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An owner of this particular phone with close to insanity price tag is supposed to be obsessed with camera quality. Just because this is the main selling point of it - Zeiss, Sony Alpha team etc. Unfortunaly I'm less than impressed too . Other flaws like average battery life, no face unlock, low screen brightness at daylight etc etc don't help to love this phone either....