I finally went on a trip this past weekend and tested the camera extensively. I took lots of 20MP pictures and 1080p videos, all of them outside. The camera keeps losing focus and has a very hard time finding it again. What's the problem? Is there a way to lock the focus or at least adjust it manually? Here is a video I recorded:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M33DArbxBcc&feature=youtu.be
This is really frustrating. At least 1/3 of the pictures I take come out blurry and out of focus, which is weird. I've taken pictures out of a moving car and many of them came out perfectly focused. Some of the other pictures I took without moving at all came out blurry. Videos are almost without exception guaranteed to go in and out of focus. I expected this phone to do better than that and am hoping it's a simple problem that can be solved. What has your experience been? How can you solve this?
P.S. I am using RomAur v1.2.
I have the same problem with stock rom. Focus is really bad. I hope they fix it in an update.
Same problem here with stock rom
Any updates on this issue? (here's another thread with no answers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703714)
I took some videos last week and I'm having exactly the same issues using rooted stock 4.4.4. The problem is even worse, if you are filming at night.
alexri said:
Any updates on this issue? (here's another thread with no answers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703714)
I took some videos last week and I'm having exactly the same issues using rooted stock 4.4.4. The problem is even worse, if you are filming at night.
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Your concern may be right. I didn't do many video testing in 4.4.4 so I can't confirm but I've also a feeling the focus is even slightly worse than 4.4.2 and quality is downed a bit too. The video is not sharp as and detailed because the denoise algorithm is stronger in 4.4.4.
True video lover might better stick with 4.4.2 but for most people they just won't notice it. But 4.4.4 is real improved photo so I think most guys will just go for 4.4.4.
Indeed, video is never real good on mobile, it is not Digital Video Recorder or DSLRs. HTC, Samsung and LG theirs video focus are not good too.
Strange...
I just tested it with my phone (rarely take any videos) and I had no problems with the focus. Even on quick change from near to far it adjusts quickly and does not lose focus.
I have the 4.4.4 stock camera installed.
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Strange...
I just tested it with my phone (rarely take any videos) and I had no problems with the focus. Even on quick change from near to far it adjusts quickly and does not lose focus.
I have the 4.4.4 stock camera installed.
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hmmm.... in my post, I was talking only about video. Photo on the other hand already got improved focus in 4.4.4.
Testing camera indeed could be a very difficult and professional job because in every situation may got various results. You have no problem don't really meant others won't have it because we are in a completely different testing environment.
It won't everytime can't focus or all times can't do from near to far or else the camera is total defective and Sony will receive many complaint. The problem is our camera is always semi-break or buggy, it works but not that easy to predictable or unstable and works perfectly like a DSLRs because they got a much better software. The problem can be only happened in some specific environment.
Hi all.
my oneplus 3 got serious camera issue. hardware related. it wont focus well. sometimes it does sometimes it wont. i even blamed a custom rom for this. but now that i wend back to stock OOS still the problem remains.
My OP3 had a history where my son accidentally dropped it and really cost me a new screen replacement. since then i noticed the camera issue. could be the OIS mechanism that's faulty. dont really know.
i want to replace the camera module. i searched online and found the specific module for like 5$. i also found a caamera module for OnePlus 3T for the same price.
my question is, is it possible to install a Oneplus3T camera module on my Oneplus3? i know it has a slight quality bump that's why im considering. but does it fit? or will it work? thanks
borikat said:
Hi all.
my oneplus 3 got serious camera issue. hardware related. it wont focus well. sometimes it does sometimes it wont. i even blamed a custom rom for this. but now that i wend back to stock OOS still the problem remains.
My OP3 had a history where my son accidentally dropped it and really cost me a new screen replacement. since then i noticed the camera issue. could be the OIS mechanism that's faulty. dont really know.
i want to replace the camera module. i searched online and found the specific module for like 5$. i also found a caamera module for OnePlus 3T for the same price.
my question is, is it possible to install a Oneplus3T camera module on my Oneplus3? i know it has a slight quality bump that's why im considering. but does it fit? or will it work? thanks
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Well if we ain't talking about the selfie cam. Then it should work since the back camera is exactly the same. Now I doubt it is an original part but you can always try for that $5..
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Well if we ain't talking about the selfie cam. Then it should work since the back camera is exactly the same.
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well if it is exactly the same module.. then why bother getting the other one. but. how come they claim that they bump up the camera on the 3T. maybe they're talking about the front camera?
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well if it is exactly the same module.. then why bother getting the other one. but. how come they claim that they bump up the camera on the 3T. maybe they're talking about the front camera?
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They are talking about the selfie camera, that one went from 8 to 16mp. The rear camera didn't change. Also the selfie camera does not have stabilization.
new htc 10 android 7 build no 2.41.401.41
back camera photos are blurry unfocused and in one word awful?
I have done everything that support team of HTC recommend but problem did not rectify!!!
any advice??
Do you know when the android 8 for htc 10 is comming ?
ghsouri said:
new htc 10 android 7 build no 2.41.401.41
back camera photos are blurry unfocused and in one word awful?
I have done everything that support team of HTC recommend but problem did not rectify!!!
any advice??
Do you know when the android 8 for htc 10 is comming ?
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Not sure about you problem but Oreo is coming for your region Q1 2018 at the earliest
I had the same issue with mine except it was the selfie camera. The lens was just misaligned or something.
I have no idea how it happened, first time ever for me in a smartphone.
You may want to send your device to repair the camera module.
I have reasons to believe the OIS module stopped working and caused the camera cannot focus.
It could happen if you have dropped your phone, or leave your phone on a mount on bike for too long while cycling, anyway, any strong vibration can cause this problem.
90% of the time, camera issues are Hardware related. And sometimes they are just dirty and needs clean up. Other times, lenses are not aligned.
Regardless of the issue, you will probably need to send the phone for repairs.
Hi all,
Wanted to know if there is any chance of the oneplus 6 camera app being ported to oneplus 5t AND if it will produce any better photos than what we are currently getting on the oneplus 5t.
A part of me hopes that oneplus is just waiting for enough oneplus 6 units to be sold before sending out an update for oneplus 5t that will give us the same processing software and power as the oneplus 6.
Thoughts and opinions on the above are welcome from all, especially the developers who have made this website the awesome place it is today for all mods and apps.
rgds,
Gcam on the 5t takes way better photos than the 6 ?*?
Jamie_oppo said:
Gcam on the 5t takes way better photos than the 6 ?*
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Does it actually though? I've compared pictures and I'm seeing gcam has a bit better overall color from the HDR processing but there is quite a bit of graininess in mid-low lighting settings. OOS cam definitely still does have oil painting effect but it's a lot less pronounced in the latest builds than it was on release, and photos in mid-low lighting are not near as grainy as gcam photos.
Care to change my mind and share your gcam setup/5t fixes you used?
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Does it actually though? I've compared pictures and I'm seeing gcam has a bit better overall color from the HDR processing but there is quite a bit of graininess in mid-low lighting settings. OOS cam definitely still does have oil painting effect but it's a lot less pronounced in the latest builds than it was on release, and photos in mid-low lighting are not near as grainy as gcam photos.
Care to change my mind and share your gcam setup/5t fixes you used?
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Use the latest apk 7.9.5 and the fixes. Do some research in the unified thread. When hdr enchnaced is on. Longer shutter time. The photos are incredible. Hdr on doesnt do much atm (it used to but thungs are getting fixed atm)
Just dont touch to focus in hdr enhnaced. ( you need root tho. )
please remove
Not rooted yet so haven't tried out GCam. Since i have an extended warranty and damage protection, etc... I have not rooted and frankly ..this is the first android phone where i don't feel the need to root as such. I am more inclined towards an unrooted port of the oneplus 6 camera or maybe an official update... hope it happens sooner or later.
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Not rooted yet so haven't tried out GCam. Since i have an extended warranty and damage protection, etc... I have not rooted and frankly ..this is the first android phone where i don't feel the need to root as such. I am more inclined towards an unrooted port of the oneplus 6 camera or maybe an official update... hope it happens sooner or later.
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How can it be that you do not see the need for root when you have what you are looking for with root and Gcam? There is no logic in your thinking ... One plus will not give you anything, the Indian continues
the google camera port with latest fix is not compairable to oneplus 6's software or oneplus's software in a decades
the way it handles colors noise and skin is unbelievable
both front and rear hdr I feel now that I don't need to upgrade for a better camera my camera now is more like top 5 smartphones
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the google camera port with latest fix is not compairable to oneplus 6's software or oneplus's software in a decades
the way it handles colors noise and skin is unbelievable
both front and rear hdr I feel now that I don't need to upgrade for a better camera my camera now is more like top 5 smartphones
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A question. I have the version 7.8 of the Arnova Pixel 2 with the libraries in Magisk V1 because with the V2 and the last Gcam I lost the facial unlocking. Is this already fixed? If it is fixed which version should I install and what mod of Magisk with the libraries without losing the facial unlocking?
Regards
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A question. I have the version 7.8 of the Arnova Pixel 2 with the libraries in Magisk V1 because with the V2 and the last Gcam I lost the facial unlocking. Is this already fixed? If it is fixed which version should I install and what mod of Magisk with the libraries without losing the facial unlocking?
Regards
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I use this apk https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/...f/GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.7.apk
and this magisk mod https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4513536&d=1527644726
everything works on google cam except slow motion
face unlock works perfectly
but stock oneplus cam is broke who needs it anyways
AlMaghraby said:
I use this apk https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/...f/GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.7.apk
and this magisk mod https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4513536&d=1527644726
everything works on google cam except slow motion
face unlock works perfectly
but stock oneplus cam is broke who needs it anyways
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Thank you very much mate. It is amazing this camera so good.
I just took some pictures and have improved more to the 7.8
Can we say that it is better than the native of OP6? I believe that yes hahaha.
Princeland said:
Thank you very much mate. It is amazing this camera so good.
I just took some pictures and have improved more to the 7.8
Can we say that it is better than the native of OP6? I believe that yes hahaha.
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of course it is there is no much of improvements in the op6 over op5t
the slightly big improvement is in low light only but still the op6's camera is far from google pixel ,apple and samsung
we get pixel quality photos with this mod so we have a top tier camera flagship degree
We probably take better pictures than the pixel xl 2 because we have a wider f1.7 lens lol
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How can it be that you do not see the need for root when you have what you are looking for with root and Gcam? There is no logic in your thinking ... One plus will not give you anything, the Indian continues
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I would love to root it but it is under warranty and apart from the camera, i don't see the need to root it for anything else.
Believe me, this is the first phone i am using where my fingers are not itching to root it straight out of the box.
:laugh::laugh::laugh:
AlMaghraby said:
I use this apk https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/...f/GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.7.apk
and this magisk mod https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4513536&d=1527644726
everything works on google cam except slow motion
face unlock works perfectly
but stock oneplus cam is broke who needs it anyways
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Nice, how is video quality, really like videos done with OP camera?
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Nice, how is video quality, really like videos done with OP camera?
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I would say OP Video output is better
I'm still curious about the OP's question. Would an OP6 camera port to our phone make a difference?
What are the best settings in the latest version of GCam? (HDR, ISO......)
AlMaghraby said:
I use this apk https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/...f/GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.7.apk
and this magisk mod https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4513536&d=1527644726
everything works on google cam except slow motion
face unlock works perfectly
but stock oneplus cam is broke who needs it anyways
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Can you please give me the link of the magisk module thread? I would like to read more about it.
XeniX_Force said:
Can you please give me the link of the magisk module thread? I would like to read more about it.
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https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/op5fix/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75285158&postcount=2050
Hello
I cracked my op9 pro and got it replaced from a third party vendor instead of paying 300 usd. At the time the diaplay worked like brand new and he assured me it was original parts just cheaper because they kept the display part and just replaced my screen, whereas oneplus replaces both.
Phone was perfect for a few weeks, then randomly my cameras night and portrait modes stopped working . Now being a camera issue with the normal modes working i thought it was probably an unrelated software bug. Then my ultrawide lens disappeared from the camera mode entirely. At this point i thought maybe the guy screwed up the lens while replacing the screen and talked to him about it but he showed me it was indeed a software issue as the lenses all showed up in the keypad dialer dev test mode. So confused at this point i went back and forth between oos 11 and 12 several times with no fix.
So i took it to oneplus and this time the ultrawide still worked in dev mode but now the macro camera registered a black screen. They told me to work on the phone theyd have to replace my perfectly functional display as it wasn't an official part. (ofcourse)
To get around this ive been using a modded gcam mod for ultrawide and nightmkde and the stock camera app for everything else. I just dont understand if it really is a hardware issue why would gcam still be able to use all the functionality im missing (except for the macro lens, which isnt as important to me as the night mode and ultrawide.)
Gcam is much worse than stock and having to switch between 2 camera apps is obviously not ideal. Id greatly appreciate some help troubleshooting this, because no way im paying oneplus about half of what i paid for the new phone just to fix this (display+camera module+labor)