Develop Bugs

Remapping Camera Pixels? Camera Modding?

Hi everyone, recently i noticed that when recording video there is a white stuck pixel in the viewfinder that shows up on indoor or low light conditions...also shows on the camera ( i am not talking about the red or blue hot pixels that show up when you cover the lens completely) and the interesting thing is that when i snap a picture it wont show up but if i record a video its there, after some testing i found out that it dissapears if i enable image stabilizer witch is very strange..and it leads me to beleive that this can be fixed by software update, i have tested many Arcs and read many forums and it seems every single one has this to some extend, some worse some better but all do. Now i know that Droid X users had this problem a while ago and it was fixed with an software update, also i know that even some of the most expensive cameras have this as well and it is fixed by pixel remapping so my question is this: does anyone have any knowledge of modding the camera driver on the Arc and is it possible to somehow fix this? Other than contacting SE about the issue since this will take forever until they do anything about it (develop a software fix etc.)

Anyone? Any info about modding the camera will be helpfull. Few more things i found is that if i enable sport scenes the white blinking pixel is gone both on cam and video and will show again if i max the exposure...
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[Q] Disappointments/Issues

Anyone got any feedback on this?:
1. Live Weather Wallpaper doesn't reflect current weather in my location but the weather widget does.
2. Light Flow doesn't work.
3. Neither Camera Zoom FX nor Vignette will silence the shutter sound even though the silent shutter is enabled.

When you mention "Light Flow" are you talking about the LED control app found on the market? Because, in the app description, it seems as though it was meant for most HTC devices and specifically states that it does not work for most Samsung phones.

Thanks. I didn't even catch the Samsung thing. I saw that it was recommended in another post.

this phone sucks trading for the 3d

moeinyoho said:
this phone sucks trading for the 3d
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Lol. Go ahead.
Sent From My Evo Killer!!!

moeinyoho said:
this phone sucks trading for the 3d
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Yes please be my guest......When you cant hear the phone ring because the speaker is not loud enough, light bleed, smaller screen, horrible camera, no 1080p recording etc.....They also have a thread.

gibbsrob said:
Anyone got any feedback on this?:
1. Live Weather Wallpaper doesn't reflect current weather in my location but the weather widget does.
2. Light Flow doesn't work.
3. Neither Camera Zoom FX nor Vignette will silence the shutter sound even though the silent shutter is enabled.
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i was annoyed to hell with that shutter/auto focus sound too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1280888
worked like a charm

I found " Super Spy Camera + " for the silent shutter fix. It is a second camera apk, bare bones at that, so you don't lose the STOCK camera and NO ROOT is necessary. I'm staying STOCK for now.

maxium01 said:
When you mention "Light Flow" are you talking about the LED control app found on the market? Because, in the app description, it seems as though it was meant for most HTC devices and specifically states that it does not work for most Samsung phones.
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I am using light flow and having no problems with it.

dallastx said:
Yes please be my guest......When you cant hear the phone ring because the speaker is not loud enough, light bleed, smaller screen, horrible camera, no 1080p recording etc.....They also have a thread.
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Right..plus he'll realize that that piece of **** has a worthless radio in it. Good luck receiving phone calls in addition to everything Dallas just said
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How to: Greatly improve picture quality!

As a lot of you know, I'm very dissatisfied with the nexus camera. I've bashed it a lot. Sure, there are times when you can get a decent shot, but it seems like it's very hard with this camera.
I believe the issue is with the zero shutter lag and stock camera app. You see, when you focus on the subject, THE TINIEST MOVEMENT before snapping the picture will cause the subject to come out of focus and make the image look like total crap. This was never present on previous smartphones I've owned; I could always focus, and it would keep the focus before taking the pic even if I moved the phone a little. Not with the nexus, nope.
The result of this problem is out of focus pictures, which in turn (somehow) makes the colors look washed out, which in turn makes the result piss you off. I don't know exactly what it is, but I've narrowed it down to that. It's just very touchy and very hard to keep anything in focus.
And no...I'm not talking about a slower shutter speed where movement DURING the picture will cause a blurry photo. Even with fast shutter speeds, the slightest movement with this camera before or during the shot will cause out of focus subjects.
Now, what I've found is not something that will completely make the nexus seem like a point and shoot camera, but something that will make you feel a little less frustrated. Keep in mind, this is NOT my app, and I am not advertising it for any other reason than it works. I used to be the type of person that hated camera apps besides stock, but nope, not after using the nexus. It's almost needed.
Now here's the thing with this app. You open it (it opens as quick as stock BTW), don't even mess with any of the special effects or anything (unless you want to of course). Just use it as a stock replacement. Now here's the good part....
Once you have the app open, all you do is tap anywhere on the screen and it will focus in on where you tapped and automatically take the picture. What does this mean? No having to tap to focus and THEN move over and his the shutter button like on stock. This reduces the amount of movement after focusing and before the picture is taken.
Now, if you don't want to tap to focus, simply hit the shutter button and it will do an auto focus on the entire picture and then automatically take the picture! No need to press and hold to focus, and then release to take the picture like the stock app. Again, this basically reduces the amount of movement and gets rid of a step, which in turn equals clearer pictures.
On top of that, this app seems to keep it's focus better than the stock app. If you happen to move the phone just after you focus and right before it takes the picture, it does a better job of keeping focus. With the stock app, any movement and your picture is screwed.
In conclusion, this isn't a fix to the sensor (which is considered low quality by some). It just makes your picture taking on the nexus much more easier and enjoyable. Sorry for the long post, but this app has made the camera experience a lot better.
Here is an example I took. My phone was held in the exact same spot for both photos. Touch to focus what used directly on the water bottle label. Notice how the picture from the stock app is blurry (and the kleenex box), and notice how the image from the other app is sharp (even look at the difference on the kleenex box). Open up both pictures, and then keep switching between them and you will see what I mean.
Differences might look minor to some, but the small differences really change the entire quality of the photo. It's a huge difference overall.
Stock app:
http://i.imgur.com/c5FGZ.jpg
Other app:
http://i.imgur.com/CBigb.jpg
Name of app? Camera Zoom FX ($2.99 from the market, worth every penny)
No need to change anything in the app settings, everything comes on auto. I don't even use any of the special effects or anything in the app; I just use it as a replacement for stock.
I hope this post has helped some of you.

Agreed. Also camera 360 (free at the moment on the market) does the same.
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klobkelosh said:
Agreed. Also camera 360 (free at the moment on the market) does the same.
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To be honest, no. Camera zoom FX is far far superior and I still get blurry photos with 360. It's also not as easy to use as zoom fx.

brian85 said:
Stock app:
http://i.imgur.com/c5FGZ.jpg
Other app:
http://i.imgur.com/CBigb.jpg
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Stock app picture is not sharp (camera shake).

i believe there is a software issue as well. i remember someone did an EXIF on some of their GNexus and the ISO was at like 1/6000 or something lol. ideally on my dslr i try to go for ISO 80.

I bought Camera Zoom FX when google had that 10 cent deal a few weeks back.
I will have to download and try it. To be honest I never even used it before just bought 90% of apps in case i ever needed it

Valynor said:
Stock app picture is not sharp (camera shake).
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Exactly my point. You have to be extremely careful and put in a lot of effort to get an in focus picture in the stock app.
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tannor said:
I bought Camera Zoom FX when google had that 10 cent deal a few weeks back.
I will have to download and try it. To be honest I never even used it before just bought 90% of apps in case i ever needed it
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Danger it. I knew I should have gotten it.

Just did the same test.. The OP is 100% right. The camera zoom fx shot IS better...
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GinoSylum said:
Just did the same test.. The OP is 100% right. The camera zoom fx shot IS better...
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Yes. There are times when the difference won't be much noticeable (depends on how careful you were with the stock app), but overall camera fx with so much better.
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flipping back and forth, initially you seem to be right, the stock app water bottle is blurrier. but, watch the wall in the background...its sharper in the stock app than the 'other app'. this would show stock app not picking the correct focus distance...stock focused farther behind the bottle (i'm sure you tapped to select the bottle for focus), other app properly focused on the bottle.
could be software or calibration

cancerouspete said:
flipping back and forth, initially you seem to be right, the stock app water bottle is blurrier. but, watch the wall in the background...its sharper in the stock app than the 'other app'. this would show stock app not picking the correct focus distance...stock focused farther behind the bottle (i'm sure you tapped to select the bottle for focus), other app properly focused on the bottle.
could be software or calibration
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Good point. I tapped on both apps directly on the water bottle label.
Camera zoom fx focuses on what it should, while the stock app doesn't.

klobkelosh said:
Agreed. Also camera 360 (free at the moment on the market) does the same.
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Camera 360 asks for too many permissions for a simple camera app. Fortunately, I managed to pick up Camera Zoom FX for $0.10 during the 10 day sale last month.

j.go said:
Camera 360 asks for too many permissions for a simple camera app. Fortunately, I managed to pick up Camera Zoom FX for $0.10 during the 10 day sale last month.
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360 does indeed do that, plus it doesn't even work nearly as good as zoom fx. I'd even say 360 isn't an improvement over stock.
zoom fx opens just as fast as stock, yet performs better.

brian85 said:
360 does indeed do that, plus it doesn't even work nearly as good as zoom fx. I'd even say 360 isn't an improvement over stock.
zoom fx opens just as fast as stock, yet performs better.
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I never really got to try camera 360. As soon as I saw the permission requests, I cancelled the download.
I agree that zoom FX does takes better pictures, but only because it gives you time to steady your hand/the phone AFTER you tap on the screen. As you said in your original post, zero shutter lag is to blame. It takes pictures way TOO fast. Google should add delay settings that you can choose from such as 0(default)/.5s/1s/1.5s before taking the shot. Sure it defeats the purpose of zero shutter lag, but it at least gives us a choice which is what android is all about.

I bought Camera Zoom FX during the Market $0.10 sale. But haven't used it since I upgraded from my Desire to the Galaxy Nexus.
After reading this, I may have to start using it on a regular basis now. So thanks brian85!

IMO I just don't like the fact that I tap the screen to take the picture. I love the fast response, but since touch screen offers no real tactile feedback, its hard to get a "click" feel like you would with a regular camera. I had D1 Droid before this, and its camera is crap in general, bad quality and focus...etc. But it had a dedicated shutter button. Even though its just a switch, a physical button on the periphery is easier to let me hold the camera steady and shoot the picture. I wish there are some mod or in custom ROM that let you map one of the physical button(power, or one of the volumes) to act as the shutter release in the camera app....

You guys do know you can hold the shutter button in the stock camera app to focus and let go to take the picture, right?

spitefulcheerio said:
You guys do know you can hold the shutter button in the stock camera app to focus and let go to take the picture, right?
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spitefulcheerio said:
You guys do know you can hold the shutter button in the stock camera app to focus and let go to take the picture, right?
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I described that in my OP. It's still terrible compared to camera zoom fx.

[Q] Problem with camera

Hello I'm using the HTC One V for some months. I've been having some problems with the camera. When i take a picture in which there is a human face, the face it has a redish color, it appears only in faces and hands, the face and the parts of the body looks red. But in every other part, like trees and streets the picture is ok. It has Htc Sense 4.0 and android version 4.0.3.
Please help me!
Thank you in advance.

mine is also have the same problem. try playing with your camera settings to get better pictures or use a third party camera app from market. I'm currently using camera zoom fx. It's way better than the stock one.

Same for me ahah I guess it's just the camera like this. Also when you take a photo of a white wall I get like many yellow and purple spots everywhere

I have that problem with every camera app.

Thank you for your answer. Any free alternatives of Camera Zoom fx?

endripano said:
Thank you for your answer. Any free alternatives of Camera Zoom fx?
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MX camera

try miui camera or camera360 or HDRcamera

possible to get better pics with another camera app??

So I'm coming from an S4 which i thought had probably the best camera out there. While the One's camera is pretty good, I occasionally get blurry or not so great pics. I was wondering if another camera app might produce more consistent pics, or if it is what it is.
I don't want to sound like I'm complaining about the camera, it's just I'm trying to see if there are ways to get better pics.

mpetruzz said:
So I'm coming from an S4 which i thought had probably the best camera out there. While the One's camera is pretty good, I occasionally get blurry or not so great pics. I was wondering if another camera app might produce more consistent pics, or if it is what it is.
I don't want to sound like I'm complaining about the camera, it's just I'm trying to see if there are ways to get better pics.
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I'm afraid to say that we're limited on the hardware perspective...

Bert336 said:
I'm afraid to say that we're limited on the hardware perspective...
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Yeah, that's kinda what I've been reading. Don't get me wrong it's not horrible, I just wish it gave more consistently good pics.
Anyone reading this, have you adjusted any settings to get better pics?

I think it's software. For example, I sometimes get pink tint or a little blur with the stock camera app. But I also have vignette camera, and there is no pink tint or blur when I take pics with that camera. The only problem is vignette needs to update their app to work properly with the One, because it's only allowing 3mp pictures, not the full 4. :/
Sent from my HTC One.

josh995 said:
I think it's software. For example, I sometimes get pink tint or a little blur with the stock camera app. But I also have vignette camera, and there is no pink tint or blur when I take pics with that camera. The only problem is vignette needs to update their app to work properly with the One, because it's only allowing 3mp pictures, not the full 4. :/
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I also believe it to be software as not everyone has the issue.
I think it will be fixed soon with an OTA.
I 3rd party app actually may work better.
great thinking OP

josh995 said:
I think it's software. For example, I sometimes get pink tint or a little blur with the stock camera app. But I also have vignette camera, and there is no pink tint or blur when I take pics with that camera. The only problem is vignette needs to update their app to work properly with the One, because it's only allowing 3mp pictures, not the full 4. :/
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to that end, I took one with the stock camera and another with Vignette. The stock one is bluish/purple. Vignette is not.

Sheldor1967 said:
to that end, I took one with the stock camera and another with Vignette. The stock one is bluish/purple. Vignette is not.
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That is a HUGE difference. Wow!
Sent from my HTC One.

Both your problems can be solved by changing the camera settings.
The colour cast can be fixed by changing the white balance, and if you set the ISO higher, your shots should be less blurry (but slightly more grainy).
The "scene" settings can be handy, and if you pick the one to suit the lighting, it should give good results.
You could also practice holding the camera steady.
I really like the stock camera.

Yaqui said:
Both your problems can be solved by changing the camera settings.
The colour cast can be fixed by changing the white balance, and if you set the ISO higher, your shots should be less blurry (but slightly more grainy).
The "scene" settings can be handy, and if you pick the one to suit the lighting, it should give good results.
You could also practice holding the camera steady.
I really like the stock camera.
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That's as may be, but the auto setting should automatically give you the right settings...It is on HTC to fix this, because we don't always have time to change the settings to get the one in a million shot of my 10 year old!
I have noticed that the Night setting gives me a better result...And I love to tweak my settings, but I wish it was easier to get to them. Maybe some "hot" buttons!