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Fullscreen 848 x 480 Video Record in 2.1 Eclair Rom

Install the attached app. Usage: "Volume Down" start record and "Volume Down" stop record+exit. Video is saved in "/sdcard/default.3gp".
The app is pretty basic, just to allow and test 848 x 480 video recording in 2.1 roms.
It works on my 2.51 Eclair HK ROM and it contains no malicious code.
Don't know if it will work on 2.2 Froyo.

crash in my defy eclair 2.1

It works very well on 2.2.1 FroYo Orange
Nice to see *.mpg than *.3gp

bether said:
It works very well on 2.2.1 FroYo Orange
Nice to see *.mpg than *.3gp
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what kind of audio encoding did you get? 8k sampling and 128kbps or 16k sampling and 256kbps?

Nope...
Code:
Audio: AAC 8000Hz mono 48kbps [SoundHandler]
Video: MPEG4 Video 848x480 [VideoHandler]
1. Can you fix issue about overwrite "default.3gp" by adding simply counter for written file?
2. Possibly is capture by FPS=60 and playback FPS=15? (I mean slowmotion)

i will try it on my UK 2.2 pays mod, hope it work fine

Great! It works smoothly on 2.51.1 CEE. (1,2Ghz)
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App

I am using stock 2.1 and downloaded and applied app...I opened the camcorder and it didn't record full screen. Is there a step that I am missing? I would love to be able to record in full screen!
Thanks!

You have to open the downloaded app instead of stock camcorder and use the vol. down button to start and stop the recording. It isnt a patch it is a independent application.
(Srr. fr. my Engl.)
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App

i also have a recompiled libOMX_Core.so that enables the hardware 720p decoder and encoder for 2.51 2.1 stock rom if anyone's interested.
it allows the defy to play some mpeg4 and h.264 videos in the stock player. cpu usage using hardware is 10-20% vs 50%+ using software (rockplayer).

Sounds great. Will this enable 720p video recording (optional for standard or lg camera app?) ?

Citynomad said:
Sounds great. Will this enable 720p video recording (optional for standard or lg camera app?) ?
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no. for that to happen have to modify pv opencore + omx so that the 720p encoder is selected for encoding and may be a bunch of other things too.
the lib*.so is for 2.51 2.1 rom. my defy is on that rom and decoding works. i dont wanna brick ppl's phones so i have some reservations on posting it.

Well... 720p decoding already works on my stock defy (2.51.1). At least when the settings are correct
BTT: I tried the fullscreen recording and always get a freeze frame after 5 seconds (still records the sound).

Citynomad said:
Well... 720p decoding already works on my stock defy (2.51.1). At least when the settings are correct
BTT: I tried the fullscreen recording and always get a freeze frame after 5 seconds (still records the sound).
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did you take a look with ddms to see if the 720p decoder is selected when playing those vids?
the app is written in std android api with just a little hack to get aac audio. still it doesnt run on all 2.1 roms......

hkmaverick said:
i also have a recompiled libOMX_Core.so that enables the hardware 720p decoder and encoder for 2.51 2.1 stock rom if anyone's interested.
it allows the defy to play some mpeg4 and h.264 videos in the stock player. cpu usage using hardware is 10-20% vs 50%+ using software (rockplayer).
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I'm interested...

rolaxman said:
You have to open the downloaded app instead of stock camcorder and use the vol. down button to start and stop the recording. It isnt a patch it is a independent application.
(Srr. fr. my Engl.)
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
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For some odd reason, it won't work on my rooted defy. I have it working on my wife's defy which isn't rooted. On mine, it force closes when I try to open the app...any suggestions?
And big thanks to developer...recording in full screen is what this thing should have done in the first place...so thanks for making it happen! Thumbs down for motorola

darule_2011 said:
I'm interested...
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ok, be warned, this works on my 2.51 HK eclair rom. i dont know if it will give you boot loops or not! so do the necessary precautions first, like backup and finding a sbf that you can flash back to in case this doesnt work.
you'll need to be rooted and have adb on your pc.
the steps are:
rename libOMX_Core.zip to libOMX_Core.so (it's not really a zip)
On pc:
>adb push libOMX_Core.so /sdcard
>adb shell
$su
#mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
#cd /system/lib
#mv libOMX_Core.so libOMX_Core.bak
#cp /sdcard/libOMX_Core.so .
#chmod 644 libOMX_Core.so
#reboot

oohh, well, I would give it a whirl but I'll be honest...I'm a noob and would end up bricking my phone just because that's my kind of luck! My phone is rooted but not because I did it, I bought it that way.
On that note, my wife's phone is not rooted and your camcorder app works like a charm. On my rooted phone, it's force closing when I open the app. I unistalled and reinstalled a fresh copy, but it's still not working. Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks again! I really appreciate your help.

darule_2011 said:
oohh, well, I would give it a whirl but I'll be honest...I'm a noob and would end up bricking my phone just because that's my kind of luck! My phone is rooted but not because I did it, I bought it that way.
On that note, my wife's phone is not rooted and your camcorder app works like a charm. On my rooted phone, it's force closing when I open the app. I unistalled and reinstalled a fresh copy, but it's still not working. Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks again! I really appreciate your help.
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well mine is also rooted and i based my app on that. is your rooted defy on 2.51 2.1 rom? there are a few versions of 2.1 stock roms around. my guess on your FC issues is 848x480 is not supported on 2.1 roms other than 2.51. i also did some mod (a few lines) on my build.prop to get better audio encoding.
if you have ddms or logcat you can post them and i'll take a look.

Not sure which rom I am on...I am very sorry for being a noob! If I go into 'about phone' - which field would tell me the rom? I am in the process of downloading the sdk and java files...I have a slower internet connection so it might take me some time but I'll post the log as soon as possible (this is a whole new world for me

[Q] Bravia Mod

Are the bravia mod and the use the trigger as part of the camera app mod's incompatible with each other ?
(I know what Bravia is like when its working (You see it mod the photo afterwards) but for some reason its not working for me right now.
If it is just due to dalvik cache wipe. I am looking for a way to make the operation safe.
(I just replaced /system/app/Camera.apk with the one from this thread)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085914
Perhaps I need the market version ?

That's an old camera app, and it records in .3gp, and doesn't do 720p recording, unlike the latest stock one.
IMO, it's broken, fine months ago, but now, useless.

unrandomsam said:
Are the bravia mod and the use the trigger as part of the camera app mod's incompatible with each other ?
(I know what Bravia is like when its working (You see it mod the photo afterwards) but for some reason its not working for me right now.
If it is just due to dalvik cache wipe. I am looking for a way to make the operation safe.
(I just replaced /system/app/Camera.apk with the one from this thread)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085914
Perhaps I need the market version ?
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bravia is not anything to do with camera its a pic and vid image enhancer nothing else your pic qaulity is to do with your camera.

poo-tang said:
bravia is not anything to do with camera its a pic and vid image enhancer nothing else your pic qaulity is to do with your camera.
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I think what poo-tang is trying to say is Bravia Engine only effects the stock Gallery and Video player apps. It is a playback enhancer and doesn't actually modify the image itself.

[Q] Mechanical sound from camera

Hi guys,
It my first time to post a thread. I post here since I cannot find a thread similar to my camera issue so far.
I'm using Arc S and just flashed "FXP208 CM10" to it (started with FXP kernel). And then I flashed the "arc fusion 4.5" kernel (720p with wifi modules). In order to get 720p video recording, I installed a hd camera fix by besttt from there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37890942&postcount=4911
cm10 fxp 206 fix root fix video hd camera add panorama
hi iam back i post some improvements for you
the atachment updatet again redownload works only with 206 fxp cm10 kernel the hd video fix
ATTACHED FILES
cm10_fxp_206_root_fixes_hd_video_camera_fixes_add_panorama_by_bestttt.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.75 MB, 29 views)
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I'm finally able to record 720p video. However, I've found a noticeable mechanical sound come from the camera when starting, closing or switching between camera/video mode. I have reflashed the rom (just keeping the fusion 4.5 kernel) and wiped all data and cache. It's still happened in the original camera app of FXP208 CM10. Is the sound normal? (I haven't noticed this kind of sound at stock ICS rom before)
Thanks!

Yes, there is a sound during focusing, although its nothing to be worried about.
sent via XPERIA™

msc3169 said:
Yes, there is a sound during focusing, although its nothing to be worried about.
sent via XPERIA™
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Yes some parts of the lens are moving while focusing and opening/closing the lens. The sound is very loud when opening and closing the camera app also on stock rom. Don´t think this is a problem it´s just normal

Thanks! You all are right. I've checked other xperia phones. They all have this kind of sound.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda app-developers app

GB27 - Video camera - zoom while recording issue

Did a quick search and couldn't find anything so I figured I would post up a question.
I completed the upgrade to the GB27 OTA via the ODIN pre-rooted full wipe option.
Everything works and I get no FC or errors, but while making a video recording, the camera no longer zooms.
The camera (taking pictures) zooms fine.
When I dl'ed another camera app, the video recorder will zoom while recording with no issue
Was this removed as part of the update?
Is this just an issue for me?

DCRocks said:
Did a quick search and couldn't find anything so I figured I would post up a question.
I completed the upgrade to the GB27 OTA via the ODIN pre-rooted full wipe option.
Everything works and I get no FC or errors, but while making a video recording, the camera no longer zooms.
The camera (taking pictures) zooms fine.
When I dl'ed another camera app, the video recorder will zoom while recording with no issue
Was this removed as part of the update?
Is this just an issue for me?
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On GB and ICS the camera defaulted to 720p. With Jellybean it defaults to 1080p which doesn't allow zooming. Go into settings and switch back to 720p or less and you should be able to zoom again.
Recording 1080p on the E4GT is crap.
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda app-developers app

[MOD] Camera - Image/Video/Audio Bitrate Increases for Best Quality [NEW PROFILES!]

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY NEGATIVE IMPACTS OR CONSEQUENCES ON YOUR PHONE IF YOU SO CHOOSE TO USE THIS GUIDE.
It had come to my attention that recording for long periods of time will result in large file sizes when using my mod. For this reason, I have now created different profiles to increase quality in either images or video/audio, including a new experimental version!
It has been stated that stock 1080P video runs around 20Mbps on the G2 (I consistently have 30Mbps). These mods can increase 1080P video to approximately 40-50Mbps. 720P, images, and audio Kbps can also be increased to max potential. The following steps help you unleash the best quality on the G2 camera!
WARNING: INCREASED BITRATES MEANS MORE STORAGE SPACE IS TAKEN UP.
PREREQUISITES
1) You MUST be rooted.
2) You MUST have recovery installed.
3) Download 1 of 6 media profiles:
media_profiles.xml (Increases to Image/Video/Audio)
media_profiles.xml (Increases only to Image)
media_profiles.xml (Increases only to Video/Audio)
media_profiles.xml (Stock)
media_profiles.xml (Experimental - Further Increases to Image/Video/Audio)
media_profiles.xml (Experimental - Further Increases solely to Image)
NOTE: I have tested the experimental Image/Video/Audio version. The image is a tad bit better. The video seems more stabilized and averages around 45Mbps. Audio stays about the same.
4) Download either Jishnu Sur's version 1 or version 2 mod (I prefer version 1). He now has version 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.5.2, but only 2.5.2 has been successfully tested with my mod.
5) Download the stock file to revert from Jishnu Sur's versions.
MOD METHOD #1 (RECOMMENDED) - Requires most files from above.
1) Place all the downloaded files somewhere in the phone.
2) Boot into recovery.
3) Flash the stock zip.
4) Reboot system.
5) Boot back into recovery.
6) Flash the Jishnu Sur mod downloaded.
7) Reboot system.
8) Use a file explorer (like Root Explorer) app to open the folder where the downloaded media profiles file is.
9) Rename the media profiles file to be "media_profiles.xml".
10) Copy the media_profiles.xml file.
11) Navigate up to the root folder and go the "etc" folder.
12) Paste the media_profiles.xml file.
13a) A message may appear asking for rewrite (R/W) capability. Select "yes".
13b) A message will appear asking to confirm overwriting the current version. Select "yes".
14) Reboot the phone 1-4 times.
INSTALLATION METHOD #2 - Requires only the media_profile.xml and Stock file from above.
1) Place all the downloaded files somewhere in the phone.
2) Boot into recovery.
3) Flash the stock zip.
4) Reboot system.
5) Use a file explorer (like Root Explorer) app to open the folder where the downloaded media profiles file is.
6) Rename the media profiles file to be "media_profiles.xml".
7) Copy the media_profiles.xml file.
8) Navigate up to the root folder and go the "etc" folder.
9) Paste the media_profiles.xml file.
10a) A message may appear asking for rewrite (R/W) capability. Select "yes".
10b) A message will appear asking to confirm overwriting the current version. Select "yes".
11) Reboot the phone 1-4 times.
REBOOTS: The reason for the last step is that it needs at least one reboot (but probably two) to increase the quality of video. The images should already be at their highest quality.
AUDIO ISSUES: If the issue where audio can no longer be heard occurs, it has been confirmed that going back to stock and repeating the steps fixes this.
QUALITY INCREASES: I found that after at least one (as many as four) reboot I was getting extremely high video bitrates; between 38Mbps and 50Mbps! The image quality should increase above stock as well as above Jishnu Sur's mods. Audio increases between 190-210Kbps.
MOD DIFFERENCES: I found a few differences in these mods. Jishnu Sur's version 1 seems to help with focus and a few other things. His version 2 adds to his first by restricting high ISO or low FPS in low-lit areas. His newer versions decrease bitrates. My mod increases the quality of images and videos above Jishnu Sur's, but does not have the other features.
PREVIEW OF IMAGES AND VIDEO: Here is a large zip file of images I took while testing. There were an abundance from my reboots, but I only chose one set per folder since the file is almost 70MB!
HOW TO CHECK QUALITY:
Images - Check the storage sizes of two or more images. Open an image in Preview or any viewer that can zoom. Zoom in on the curtains. Open the other image(s) for comparison and perform the same amount of zoom. Compare the clarity (sharpness) of the images.
Video - Check the storage sizes of two or more videos. Right-click on a video and click Properties. Click the Details tab. Check the bitrate of the video. Right-click on the other video(s) and perform the same actions. Compare the difference in bitrates.
A quick lesson on Lighting (ISO, FPS, Exposure): The higher the ISO the more light for the camera, but with more noise in the image. The lower the frame rate (FPS) the more light for the camera, but less smoothness for video. Exposure can help you compensate for images (or parts of images) that come out too bright or dark. Exposure should be used when optimal ISO or FPS settings have been found and changing them will alter quality in some manner.
Credits: Jishnu Sur for his mods.

nice man. just flashing his mod now and your media profiles..i'm excited!

Can you post some examples of before and after the mod?
Sent from my VZW LG G2

Any way to download without signing up for a sky drive account?
Sent from my Nexus 10 using XDA Premium HD app

idk if its this or his camera mod, but audio doesn't work anymore.
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yes it's this mod.
flashing this for me took away audio during video recording. i went back to the old media profiles and audio is back.

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idk if its this or his camera mod, but audio doesn't work anymore.
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yes it's this mod.
flashing this for me took away audio during video recording. i went back to the old media profiles and audio is back.
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Sorry to hear that. Just went back through my test files of video and each one I created had audio (The Simpsons were playing in the background). I am not sure why this is not working for you, anyone else with this issue?

Heatshiver said:
Sorry to hear that. Just went back through my test files of video and each one I created had audio (The Simpsons were playing in the background). I am not sure why this is not working for you, anyone else with this issue?
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really weird. yeah, i made a backup of the stock media profiles after flashing his mod, and audio is back now...weird.

trickster2369 said:
Any way to download without signing up for a sky drive account?
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You should not have to create a SkyDrive account as I have it open for public download. I logged out of my account, tested it, and I had no problem accessing it. Please check again and reply if the problem persists for you.

"NOTE: Flashing other Media Profiles may loose the quality as the camera.msm8970 is synced with the Media Profile."
i wonder if flashing this mod would've actually made it worse bc of that?

jayochs said:
really weird. yeah, i made a backup of the stock media profiles after flashing his mod, and audio is back now...weird.
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I'm a bit confused, his mod, or mine? If the audio occurs after his (it doesn't for me), you can try my mod without his. My mod is purely for quality increases. I have done this for other phones before and never lost audio.

I have no audio either...

Kenchi* said:
I have no audio either...
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Can you confirm if this is after flashing the other mod, or did you just try mine?

Heatshiver said:
You should not have to create a SkyDrive account as I have it open for public download. I logged out of my account, tested it, and I had no problem accessing it. Please check again and reply if the problem persists for you.
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All good. I downloaded in browser mode. And, apparently, I have an account, just haven't used it in forever.?
Thanks Devs. From my VZW G2.

jayochs said:
"NOTE: Flashing other Media Profiles may loose the quality as the camera.msm8970 is synced with the Media Profile."
i wonder if flashing this mod would've actually made it worse bc of that?
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I would have to say no just from the test files I have. I think the statement refers to media profiles that have yet to be altered (stock settings), which would definitely bring down your bitrates (back to stock).

Heatshiver said:
I would have to say no just from the test files I have. I think the statement refers to media profiles that have yet to be altered (stock settings), which would definitely bring down your bitrates (back to stock).
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ah. what i did was flashed his mod, then pushed your media profiles and lost all audio.
also, the videos that were recorded with your media profiles didn't work correctly on my PC. they would freeze up and wouldn't play right...then i went back to his media profiles and it worked fine. weird.

jayochs said:
ah. what i did was flashed his mod, then pushed your media profiles and lost all audio.
also, the videos that were recorded with your media profiles didn't work correctly on my PC. they would freeze up and wouldn't play right...then i went back to his media profiles and it worked fine. weird.
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Okay, now were getting somewhere. It is odd this works for me without issues, but not for you. One thing I can think of is I flashed another zip at the same time when flashing his.
Maybe you can help diagnose this issue with me. First, what variant of G2 do you have (I assume an American carrier)? Second, would you be willing to undue his mod and try just my mod to see the results? These two things would tell me a lot about what is happening...

Heatshiver said:
Okay, now were getting somewhere. It is odd this works for me without issues, but not for you. One thing I can think of is I flashed another zip at the same time when flashing his.
Maybe you can help diagnose this issue with me. First, what variant of G2 do you have (I assume an American carrier)? Second, would you be willing to undue his mod and try just my mod to see the results? These two things would tell me a lot about what is happening...
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hey..actually out right now so i won't be flashin stuff or playin around, but i can say that i'm running the Verizon version of the G2.

From another thread a user modding the media_profiles didnt see any changes to vids and images r u sure it works for anything except for codec checks? Make sure the modded apk, libs and media_profile all match with the same bitrate and settings perhaps.

somemadcaaant said:
From another thread a user modding the media_profiles didnt see any changes to vids and images r u sure it works for anything except for codec checks? Make sure the modded apk, libs and media_profile all match with the same bitrate and settings perhaps.
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These can be hit or miss on different phones. On my S4 changes to the media profile would not take if replaced. I could change the values in-file and they would stay, but the quality would not change at all. On my ZTE U950, the file would indeed change and improve.
This mod works with more than just the codec checks, here are a few simple reasons why:
1) You can check the audio in the my media profile. The audio in the file is at 320Kbps, however, the video file for preview is a bit above 192Kbps. So this should disprove that only codec checks are being done since the audio is not being pumped up as high as I would like (yet).
2) The video storage sizes are also different, and if they were at the same bitrates (even if the codec read differently) the sizes should be similar since they are of similar length and content.
3) I performed some basic math to determine what percentage of my Jishnu Sur preview video is compared to my preview video. How does this help? If the storage size and bitrate percentages come out about the same, then the codec should be displaying the correct information since the storage sizes can't be incorrect. Both came out to about 83%. I can provide this simple equation if people wish to check for themselves.
I do welcome the question and any others people may have. People should make informed decisions before using mods.

Hello,first i want to thank you for your work.I have the Korean F320S model and i have the same problem with audio too.I dont think its model dependent as it seems.I did the same as the other guy,flashed the other mod and after that pushed your profile in.Im willing to help with the issue if you have something i can try.