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?
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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?
bigorbi said:
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
bigorbi said:
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
MRDA1981 said:
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
Hi everyone,
I've had an S7 edge and loved its motion photos feature. Now I'm on an xperia xz and just can't wait to get a Pixel XL. I wanted to know from everyday users how is the Motion Photos experience on Pixel XL. As far as I've done my research, Motion Photos was officially supported on Pixel XL on google camera v5.0, however since 5.1 it is not anymore.
1) Do you guys use Motion Photos on Pixel XL?
2) Do you need to have an older version (5.0) in order of it to work?
3) Or do you use a modded version of Google Camera (like Camera NX) ?
4) Is it buggy?
5) Does it work flawlessly as if it were on Pixel 2?
No one here uses Motion Photos?
Camera NX here. Works well.
I have Moto Z2 force with Oreo! No root!
I want Pixel 3 Gcam for night mood & front & back portrait, pls suggest me the best stable GCam!
I love to photography with my mobile! So please suggest me the best Gcam mod for great photo quality!
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Read the comments in the thread below and use the GCAM that you like best.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/themes/app-modded-gcam-hdr-t3735494
I've used some version of GCAM for a while now i found worked with all three cameras decently enough but i got to it trough trial and error and now that i am flashing a newer ROM i would like to upgrade GCAM too anyways.
So what do you guys use and/or recommend?
It doesnt have to be GCAM specifically but its the only one i found to have enough features while remaining simple.
I would have loved to use Simple Camera or the GrapheneOS Camera but i paid for all three cameras imma use all three lol.
I think I could also configure any GCAM version to work with this phone but i am not sure its possible or how to.
Love yall
Here is GCam thread for this phone.
GCam for the Moto G30
Google Camera Port Moto G30 A thread to discuss the Google Camera port on this device (Moto G30). According to reports on Telegram and Reddit, GCam 7 from Wichaya and Nikita works (any apk should work): -...
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