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Since everyone on the huge OnePlus 3 thread gets tetchy if you raise queries about other phones, I decided to start a discussion thread. What have your experiences with these mods been, and which variations work best for you?
Personally, I've opted for the recent Google Camera Pixel Mods by @Arnova8G2 as they seem to give the best all-round functionality on this phone. I can switch between the various mods and configs without a hitch, and portrait mode works a charm. I find that the main Arnova mod (GCMod5) doesn't seem to work well on this phone in Portrait mode, either failing to take a pic without HDR + or giving greenish selfies with HDR+ active; his Pixel Mod, on the other hand, works perfectly.
Google Camera Pixel Mod links: Original version (more options in advanced); v1 (improved video stabilisation).
Recommendation: If you want detailed main and selfie cam pictures, set the model config to "Nexus 5x" instead of "Nexus 6P"; I was dissatisfied with the selfies on the latter config, but after reading this by B-S-G, I switched and all was well. The main camera config, as with the actual Nexus phones, is exactly the same.
UPDATE (11/2/20):
Recommended cams:
Oreo: MGC_5.1.018_tolyan009_v1.4.1-test6.apk
Pie: MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2e+.apk (no libs)/(w/libs)/(dark menu w/libs)
10: MGC_7.2.014_Parrot043-v3.apk ; MGC_6.1.021_mi6 edition _v7.7a (6.1 interface, plenty of libs, XML compatibility).
How to get real 60fps recording ? I check my video still 30fps but in gcam setting i set at 60fps. Sorry for bad english
rendygutre said:
How to get real 60fps recording ? I check my video still 30fps but in gcam setting i set at 60fps. Sorry for bad english
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Yeah same thing on ZUK Z2 Pro with same gcam mod, all of them ... No matter that Camera2API is there ... Just not working ... Period ...
Изпратено от моят Z2 Pro с помощта на Tapatalk
at least 120 fps 720p with sound is working on latest CosmicOS, also HEVC.
But no 60fps
Ger$$on said:
at least 120 fps 720p with sound is working on latest CosmicOS, also HEVC.
But no 60fps
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Has anyone tried to rename in built.prop the line "Z2 Pro" with "Z2121" and checked after restarting if problem still occurs?
ikram.senguen said:
Has anyone tried to rename in built.prop the line "Z2 Pro" with "Z2121" and checked after restarting if problem still occurs?
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I tried and the max recording fps still 30 - I think is something related to the camera driver. The dev of the ROM's need to fix it
Edit:
New Cam Mod Released by @Arnova8G2
2018/01/22 – GoogleCamera-PixelMod
ChangeLog :
Fix green picture in front HDR+ for Moto Z
Add toggle "Improve photos in low light"
Setting of the parameter menu
Add About by respect of the developers
Other code for the HDR+ of the front camera (OP3/OP3T/OP5/OP5T)
Version tested on MI5 Android 8.1, This version replaces the original version of google and BSG.
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I tried on my device with Cosmic OS from 20/01 and everything works except for the portrait mode on front cam where the shots have some greenish effect.
Please @Arnova8G2 can you fix this? Thanks!
Download:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DyVUSAFULlZYA8JQu959wL7Glwao_6Tr
This "Pixel2Mod" doesn't work as well for this phone as the "PixelMod". Greenish front HDR+, followed by crashes; plus, all the model/HDR+ configuration options are gone.
@Arnova8G2, if you could add a toggle to fix the greenish/pinkish tint on the back camera's "HDR+ on" mode, and perhaps stick in your "improve photos in low light" toggle, the original "PixelMod" would be the best GCam mod for this phone, hands down.
2018/01/23 – GCMod5 based on Mod By B-S-G
ChangeLog :
Fix green picture in front Portrait mode for Moto Z (griffin), Z2 Plus (z2_plus), Z2 Pro (z2_row)
Add toggle "Improve photos in low light"
Setting of the parameter menu
Add About by respect of the developers
Yet another code for the HDR+ of the front camera (OP3/OP3T/OP5/OP5T)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FUjL8q4yukbXF97TuxXs0Q7jvBZNCoNo
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New release of GMod5
Tried on my Z2 Pro and the front camera still producing green pictures in portrait mode.
Using Cosmic OS 8.1.0
@Arnova8G2
jhobc said:
2018/01/23 – GCMod5 based on Mod By B-S-G
ChangeLog :
Fix green picture in front Portrait mode for Moto Z (griffin), Z2 Plus (z2_plus), Z2 Pro (z2_row)
Add toggle "Improve photos in low light"
Setting of the parameter menu
Add About by respect of the developers
Yet another code for the HDR+ of the front camera (OP3/OP3T/OP5/OP5T)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FUjL8q4yukbXF97TuxXs0Q7jvBZNCoNo
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New release of GMod5
Tried on my Z2 Pro and the front camera still producing green pictures in portrait mode.
Using Cosmic OS 8.1.0
@Arnova8G2
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Yeah, this version also falls short next to "PixelMod".
Sent from my Z2 Pro using Tapatalk
MRDA1981 said:
Yeah, this version also falls short next to "PixelMod".
Sent from my Z2 Pro using Tapatalk
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This version is for nougat users, The next version of Pixel2Mod will be fixed for your device.
Arnova8G2 said:
This version is for nougat users, The next version of Pixel2Mod will be fixed for your device.
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Will it have the model and HDR+ config options restored?
Sent from my Z2 Pro using Tapatalk
jhobc said:
2018/01/23 – GCMod5 based on Mod By B-S-G
ChangeLog :
Fix green picture in front Portrait mode for Moto Z (griffin), Z2 Plus (z2_plus), Z2 Pro (z2_row)
Add toggle "Improve photos in low light"
Setting of the parameter menu
Add About by respect of the developers
Yet another code for the HDR+ of the front camera (OP3/OP3T/OP5/OP5T)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FUjL8q4yukbXF97TuxXs0Q7jvBZNCoNo
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New release of GMod5
Tried on my Z2 Pro and the front camera still producing green pictures in portrait mode.
Using Cosmic OS 8.1.0
@Arnova8G2
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Everything working except for still greenish effect on front camera portrait mode, and no hdr+ on front camera.
I suggest you guys to do a clear cache/data on every install.
may I ask in which ROMs Google Camera works properly ?
I know that it works on AEX 5.1 but that ROM seems to be buggy for me , I did not like it. I use RR v5.8.3 for a long time since it is very stable and battery life is good but I tried to install Google Camera in that ROM , no luck..
Does any of the Nougat ROMs for Zuk Z2 Pro supports camera2api ? anyone knows?
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may I ask in which ROMs Google Camera works properly ?
I know that it works on AEX 5.1 but that ROM seems to be buggy for me , I did not like it. I use RR v5.8.3 for a long time since it is very stable and battery life is good but I tried to install Google Camera in that ROM , no luck..
Does any of the Nougat ROMs for Zuk Z2 Pro supports camera2api ? anyone knows?
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I don't think any Nougat ROM for this phone supports Camera2API. It was kinda a big deal when it was annouced for AEX 5.1. What version of 5.1 was "buggy" for you? The latest official version has issues, but the New Year's Eve beta works great.
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I don't think any Nougat ROM for this phone supports Camera2API. It was kinda a big deal when it was annouced for AEX 5.1. What version of 5.1 was "buggy" for you? The latest official version has issues, but the New Year's Eve beta works great.
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The last version works really slow for me.. for example double tab to wake feature works with 1-2 seconds delay. Same as pressing power button to wake device up works with delay.. Wifi toggle also same.. I mean in general feeling ROM was quite slow compared to RR Nougat ROM. I saw your post about new year's eve version in another topic , I downloaded it and tried to install but somehow same gapps which was working in latest version did not work in new year's eve version.. Can you tell me which gapps (with release date of gapps) did you flash exactly?
Last 2 days I keep switching between ROMs to check which one is most stable.. I should say that definitely Stock ROM with Android 8 is the fastest and most stable one. But it is very frustrating that you can not use Google Camera in that ROM , such an annoyance.. howcome ZUI developers did not include camera2api in Oreo version , i could not understand
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Can you tell me which gapps (with release date of gapps) did you flash exactly?
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I use the nano version of this: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=237585
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I use the nano version of this: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=237585
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Thanks a lot! I will give it a try today
New version released!
2018/01/26 – GCMod5 based on Mod By B-S-G
ChangeLog :
Fix "Improve photos in low light"
Adding ISO mode and manual focus by @defcomg at the user's request
Removing all codes for HDR+ from the front camera
Version stable
Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19NUcgVKra5Dy_GOLJbxcM1I00NJdLLZ5/view
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Tried with AEX 5.1 and the front cam crashes on portrait mode (Zuk Z2 Pro)
Logcat attached
@Arnova8G2
jhobc said:
New version released!
2018/01/26 – GCMod5 based on Mod By B-S-G
ChangeLog :
Fix "Improve photos in low light"
Adding ISO mode and manual focus by @defcomg at the user's request
Removing all codes for HDR+ from the front camera
Version stable
Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19NUcgVKra5Dy_GOLJbxcM1I00NJdLLZ5/view
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Tried with AEX 5.1 and the front cam crashes on portrait mode (Zuk Z2 Pro)
Logcat attached
@Arnova8G2
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For your device use Pixel2Mod, this version is mostly for OnePlus devices
Arnova8G2 said:
For your device use Pixel2Mod, this version is mostly for OnePlus devices
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I use your version 1.7 beta 2 and work great with aex 8.1 and z2row
Hello there. I have been searching for the best camera app for my Zuk Z2 plus and still haven't found it.
I would love a app with back and front camera potrait mode, 1080p 60fps video, slow motion at 960fps, (our device supports that as it was in the stock camera app) and other features that come in handy! I have tried the latest and previous versions of arnova's google camera fix and it is brilliant, but these days video recorder only works in 4k. It shows a black screen at 1080p (be it 30 or 60 fps) and 720p video works until we start to record, it just crashes. Even the stock camera app on RR doesn't work well. I it worked brilliantly before, but suddenly it just stopped working (maybe due to the fact that i played with the developer settings ?)
I have a unlocked bootloader, Resurrection Remix v6.0 (android 8.1) with root access. Please guide me about the best i can do. Peace
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le...pport-google-camera-mod-discussionsb-t3713528
man look at this thread, i tried and it's the best for me!!
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Hello there. I have been searching for the best camera app for my Zuk Z2 plus and still haven't found it.
I would love a app with back and front camera potrait mode, 1080p 60fps video, slow motion at 960fps, (our device supports that as it was in the stock camera app) and other features that come in handy! I have tried the latest and previous versions of arnova's google camera fix and it is brilliant, but these days video recorder only works in 4k. It shows a black screen at 1080p (be it 30 or 60 fps) and 720p video works until we start to record, it just crashes. Even the stock camera app on RR doesn't work well. I it worked brilliantly before, but suddenly it just stopped working (maybe due to the fact that i played with the developer settings ?)
I have a unlocked bootloader, Resurrection Remix v6.0 (android 8.1) with root access. Please guide me about the best i can do. Peace
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Our phone doesn't actually has capability to shoot 720p and 960fps it was stock 120fps but in the gallery app it would play it at less than 30fps(default) That's all
So I was going through Motorola One Power forums and they reported an APK which had Night Sight and was working on their phone.
So I downloaded the apk and tried on my Redmi 3S, and voila, Night Sight was working.
The camera app in general lags a lot and many times crashes while processing HDR+ in the status bar. I force close the camera app after each photo since it doesn't seem to take 2 photos continuously. Your mileage may vary especially if you have the 3 GB RAM model.
Ok so here's my current configuration -
- Redmi 3S 2GB RAM
- DotOS v2.5, Android 8.1 Oreo (September 14 build)
- GCam mod enabler for Oreo ROMs (its the magisk module)
1. Download the APK from here - GoogleCamera_6.1.009.215420794-beta2.apk
2. Install and open, grant all the permissions.
3. Go to More > Settings (swipe left, skipping the video mode), disable Live Lens to reduce a bit of lagging.
4. Go to More > Night Sight and enjoy
What's working
Night Sight
HDR+
Photo Booth (partially)
What's wrong
- As usual, front camera produces green images
- Photo Booth doesnt crash, but can't really work until green selfie is fixed
- Video mode crashes
- Taking 2-3 continuous photos force closes in mine (2 GB RAM). Please try with 3GB models and report here
Check screenshots in this post, and photo comparison in the next post
Here is the photo comparison.
First one is with an old GCam with HDR+ off
2nd one below is with HDR+ turned on, using an old GCam mod
3rd one is new GCam with Night Sight
Using 3gb variant. Night mode working like a charm. But lagging too much
I'm using miui pro oreo
I request someone to try this gcam on pie rom and report
Bro i tried on rr rom final build 8.1 oreo .. it aint working .. cant see major difference.. and produces too much pink tint grain in image
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Bro i tried on rr rom final build 8.1 oreo .. it aint working .. cant see major difference.. and produces too much pink tint grain in image
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bro thoda sa light to hona chahiye, complete darkness me kaise hoga :laugh:
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bro thoda sa light to hona chahiye, complete darkness me kaise hoga :laugh:
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complete dark nhi tha ....
App was not installed
I am using pixel experience 9.0 on redline 3s prime the app was not installing let me know what's wrong with this
I'm using this version - https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GCcamMod-6.1.013.apk
First is clicked with gcam hdr+
And second with gcam night sight
Zero73 said:
I'm using this version - https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GCcamMod-6.1.013.apk
First is clicked with gcam hdr+
And second with gcam night sight
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The difference is amazing
You are on Oreo or Pie?
Want to find one that works on Lineage OS of Android Pie
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The difference is amazing
You are on Oreo or Pie?
Want to find one that works on Lineage OS of Android Pie
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I'm currently on Siberia OS(Pie)
I am using pixys os 9.0 app is not installing
Zero73 said:
I'm currently on Siberia OS(Pie)
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Video & front camera works well?? What about battery consumption while using night sight mode??
I have havoc os (official) with android 9.0, installed Gcam6.1 but it can't record video, can't take photo when flashlight is turned off, (auto/on is working perfect).
Another big problem is battery consumption, I lost about 10%/11% of battery within just 2minute of running this Gcam.... I'm afraid that I can't find the solution.
By gcam enabler mod you mean cam2 API enabler right??
I used android marshmallow how can I use it.please explain it.
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The difference is amazing
You are on Oreo or Pie?
Want to find one that works on Lineage OS of Android Pie
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I am no LOS Pie too, have you found anything yet?
lux aeterna said:
I am no LOS Pie too, have you found anything yet?
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Night Sight works on LOS Pie for the version in the OP. The front camera gives a black or green tint though.
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I am using pixel experience 9.0 on redline 3s prime the app was not installing let me know what's wrong with this
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try the other link posted by Zero73 in this thread, it installs a stand-alone version apart from the default GCam on Pixel Experience ( 9.0, Pie)
second link is working for me, first one from OP fails to override the default camera app.
hm
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I'm currently on Siberia OS(Pie)
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hm hm hm
Hi
I can't install the camera app.
when i try to install it i get Parse error.
(I'm using the original ROM)
eldadkd said:
Hi
I can't install the camera app.
when i try to install it i get Parse error.
(I'm using the original ROM)
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This GCam mod requires atleast Oreo
I've read a lot about Camera2 API not being enabled/functional on custom Pie ROMs. Can it be enabled on stock Pie for A2 Lite? I'm currently on stock Oreo 8.1, and have held off upgrading due to lack of Xposed and GCam (I've gotten used to Night Sight for pics). Although I don't use Night Sight frequently, I like the ability and want to be able to keep using it on PIe if I upgrade. It also appears that Gravity Box is released for EdXposed, so that should fulfill my modding needs. Just want to be sure about Camera2 API before I take the leap.
Thanks!
Cam2API can indeed be enabled on Pie. But Gcams don't work. They keep trying to focus and you end up with blurry images most of the time. If you like Gcam, stay on Oreo, that's why I downgraded.
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@marstonpear & @Zodui,
Based on what you say I may not upgrade. However, if the itch strikes, which version of Gcam would you recommend?
I know the "itch", but believe me you're gonna come back to Oreo again just for Gcam and you're gonna have some minor problems due to downgrading. Still if you insist, this one is optimized for our device so it has front cam working, back cam keeps focusing on Pie:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-hass31/
And this one for the (blurry because of focus, lol)NightSight shots:
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_6.1.021_N7P_test2.5.apk
@marstonpear
OK. You've convinced me to stay on Oreo!
UPDATE : You can use Urnyx05's gcam ports on Pie and the back camera focus is working properly, but you can't use front cam with HDR+. So you can install a Gcam 5 for the front camera and for the back you can use Urnyx's gcam. Cheers.
I tried Open Camera, and... Don't record...
I tried some GCam APKs and dont record too...
The stock camera app is a sh*t, the photos seem taken with shi**y phones (but... It can record)
So... What is the best camera app (that works well)? Or some GCam APK that works fine?
FranGAMER321 said:
I tried Open Camera, and... Don't record...
I tried some GCam APKs and dont record too...
The stock camera app is a sh*t, the photos seem taken with shi**y phones (but... It can record)
So... What is the best camera app (that works well)? Or some GCam APK that works fine?
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Well, the devs can't do anything about it (give that a read: https://www.xda-developers.com/came...opers-make-hardware-work-without-source-code/) The best is Gcam 5.1 - it is the only thing that seems to work almost perfectly. All later Gcams can't record video. Other camera apps (like Open Camera) should record videos, but sadly since the April builds it's broken. The fix is already in the code for the next build but as of now there is no next build. Wait for it. Other issues you will have with non-Gcam or stock cam:
- 2 photos without reopening camera (or going to gallery) is broken
- On low light photos will be s**t. Not because quality - but... well, it looks funny; and green. And horrible.
My recommendation for photos: Gcam 7.2 (when you aren't on Lineage or crDroid, with disabled HDR+)
My recommendation for videos: Nothing, they are broken in the current builds. When it's fixed anything except Gcam.
FranGAMER321 said:
I tried Open Camera, and... Don't record...
I tried some GCam APKs and dont record too...
The stock camera app is a sh*t, the photos seem taken with shi**y phones (but... It can record)
So... What is the best camera app (that works well)? Or some GCam APK that works fine?
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None, the only real solution is LineageOS 14.1, the cam works perfectly in it.