Hi, I was on the official build (MIUI) of Note 5 pro, however the pictures seemed like they were oil paintings, and did not look good at all, so I decided to install a custom ROM, hoping it'd help solve this issue, since the picture seemed to be using the beauty mode, even though I turned it off. I installed the pixel experience ROM, however the picture quality still is pretty bad, I was wondering if there is any custom ROM which would help solve this problem and give a good picture which doesn't look like an oil painting, lol.
Thanks in advance.
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1) Don't expext an instant reply, not everyone browses the forum daily
2) Try pixel experience rom. Front camera works a lot better, rear also great with Gcam
aciupapa said:
1) Don't expext an instant reply, not everyone browses the forum daily
2) Try pixel experience rom. Front camera works a lot better, rear also great with Gcam
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Thank you for the reply, as I have mentioned, Installed the pixel rom, but the camera still isn't great, could you please direct me towards how I should install the gcam?
waleedhasank said:
Thank you for the reply, as I have mentioned, Installed the pixel rom, but the camera still isn't great, could you please direct me towards how I should install the gcam?
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Have you enabled Camera2API? There are a lot of tutorials but simply add these lines
persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1
persist.camera.eis.enable=1
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Add these into the /system/build.prop and into /vendor/build.prop
reboot, and install Gcam by arnova from this site:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
I don't remember which exact version have i installed, but there was a thread discussing Gcam on PE rom
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This thread is aimed to be as simple as possible.
I found 2 apks that worked for me. I created this thread because I'm sick of scrolling through the comments on which one works, and which one doesn't. So, here it is.
*NOTES* All Pixel Gcam mods will have autofocus issues. These don't have any quality degradation from my testings.
1. @fu24 Pixel 2 Gcam v.5.2.025-Final - Everything works. But I recommend to use this only for the front camera.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Final_fu24-17f.apk
2. @cstark27 Pixel 3 Gcam P3v10.1 - This is the best in terms of focus hunting, when taking pics, don't tap to focus. Let the app hunt for focus until it's clear. If it won't focus on the object, just switch between portrait and normal mode. Sometimes the pic comes out a bit soft. I'd recommend you to take multiple pics and select the clearest one. Thanks to @Sonudbm for mentioning this apk. The front camera still doesn't work.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/P3v10.1_GoogleCamera_6.1.021.apk
I will update this thread whenever there's a better version(s).
Feel free to leave any comments.
Want tele lens on custom rom? Go to this thread! :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/themes/gcam-telephoto-lens-t3903465
Created : 09/01/2019
Last Updated : 19/03/2019
WhatzIt2Ya said:
I found 2 apks that worked for me. I created this thread because I'm sick of scrolling through the comments on which one works, and which one doesn't. So, here it is.
*NOTES* These apks don't have any autofocus issues, or quality degradation from my testings.
1. @fu24 Pixel 2 Gcam v.5.2.025-Final (Everything works, though I didn't test telephoto lens. Keep in mind this apk doesn't support raw capture.)
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Final_fu24-17f.apk
2. @bulkin043 Pixel 3 Gcam v.6.1.021_2 (everything works, except green hue on front camera. This apk supports raw capture.)
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/bulkin043_GoogleCamera6.1.021_2.apk
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what is raw capture?? is it useful?? which of the 2 apks is better?
I still have autofocus issue on both apps.
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Xinxeta said:
I still have autofocus issue on both apps.
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Maybe this autofocus issue is device dependent. :/
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what is raw capture?? is it useful?? which of the 2 apks is better?
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Raw capture gives you vastly more detail than jpeg (or JPG), but with the cost of lower picture quality, it can be fixed by editing the photos. I'd recommend the 1st one, if you don't want all the flashy features. If you night sight mode as well, install the 2nd one along side.
Xinxeta said:
I still have autofocus issue on both apps.
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Same here :/
Neither of these updates fix the focus issue with it endlessly refocussing. Does anyone know what the actual issue is with the Mi A1 and Pie? Is a Dev looking into this specifically. This is the only way it'll get fixed. Seems like no one knows it's an issue?
Sorry to say this, but both cameras have focus issues..
Does any one know Whether there is a 9.0 pie custom rom where no focus issue on GCam.
(i won't bother about green tint issue though)
I am still on 8.1 until we get something that works perfectly, do I need to unlock my bootloader and install the Camera 2 API again or that is not necessary?
Sorry to break it to all of you, but I really personally think that this autofocus issue is device dependent. I would recommend you to try random Gcam apks from that site (that's what I did). I think every device would have different apks that works for them.
WhatzIt2Ya said:
Raw capture gives you vastly more detail than jpeg (or JPG), but with the cost of lower picture quality, it can be fixed by editing the photos. I'd recommend the 1st one, if you don't want all the flashy features. If you night sight mode as well, install the 2nd one along side.
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nopes, that's not what RAW is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_image_format
XJeFX said:
nopes, that's not what RAW is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_image_format
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Haters will say it's wrong!
Hello people!!
There is no GCAM Port of pixel 3 (the one with night mode) that fully works on PIE on MI A1. I have tested every recent version of every developer on the page of Celso Azevedo. In almost every version, all things work, except for portrait mode with front camera (green tint present when HDR enable) This is not what we want, because there is a huge difference between portrait with or without HDR.
The only one version that I find that it is working on portrait with HDR is one for pixel 2 (it hasn´t got night mode) from ARNOVA. The version is: gcam-5.1.018-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-v8.3b1.apk. This is my actual camera now.
I hope some developer could accomplish the same but with pixel 3 gcam mod.
Greetings !!!!
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Gcam works great in the new update
oviseven666 said:
Gcam works great in the new update
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Can you screenshot your settings?
santr33 said:
Can you screenshot your settings?
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Off Course
oviseven666 said:
Off Course
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Thanks, you forgot to scrrenshot bsg settings.
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Thanks, you forgot to scrrenshot bsg settings.
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I do not configure that part, since the last time I did it caused errors
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I do not configure that part, since the last time I did it caused errors
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Oh, okay.
Sadly, I still have autofocus issues..
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Wait, you are on latest Pie?
Was trying out different Gcam versions and stumbled across this one, which seems to work perfectly on my A2 Lite with the January security patch!
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_6.1.021_N7P_test2.1_defaultjpg.apk
Motion Photos, Night Sight, Hdr+, everything seems to work, but your mileage may vary!
Update- Front camera Night Sight doesn't seem to take a photo, but also doesn't crash the app
Update- This version of Gcam won't save photos taken with HDR+ enabled. They process forever. Makes this GCam version not very useful, but it's the best one for the A2 Lite I've been able to find.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_v.5.1.0.18_mod_v.3.4.17.apk
This is 5.1.0.18 everything is working also hdr+ front camera(and portrait)is working
Kineceleran said:
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_v.5.1.0.18_mod_v.3.4.17.apk
This is 5.1.0.18 everything is working also hdr+ front camera(and portrait)is working
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Thank you! This is great! I just wish it had night sight too, but it looks like there aren't any fully functional Gcam 6.x ports yet
What's the point of opening a new thread for this? You mentioned that it doesn't work in your edits. Why would you share it here before even testing the app?
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What's the point of opening a new thread for this? You mentioned that it doesn't work in your edits. Why would you share it here before even testing the app?
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Hi! I'm sorry for making a post in a weird or wrong way, I'm new to XDA and was unsure of where/how else to post it.
It does mostly work. Hdr works well on rear camera, but not front camera. Night Sight works but can randomly be iffy. Blur and other modes work. It's very possible that just changing some of the settings may iron out some of the bugs, I'll keep experimenting with it.
It's also not that I didn't test it, there were just certain settings and combinations of features I didn't try. I made a post because it was working relatively well and I got excited to share it with other people who may benefit from it. I'm not going to test every feature or settings combination, but other people should know about it so they can try it, at least! I just updated my post with the bugs/broken features I found!
With that said, if you think this is something that shouldn't be here, and should be deleted, a comment on a different thread, etc, how can I delete/move it?
Thank you and I'm sorry for the inconvenience!
Try this
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog434/
Everything seems to work except hdr on front camera
Tung2002 said:
Try this
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog434/
Everything seems to work except hdr on front camera
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I am having an issue with this one when installing this, it's giving me an error: "There was a problem parsing the package." How did you manage to installi it? I'm running stock Oreo. Thanks.
alesu69 said:
I am having an issue with this one when installing this, it's giving me an error: "There was a problem parsing the package." How did you manage to installi it? I'm running stock Oreo. Thanks.
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Oreo max Gcam ver. 6.1....
6.2...... is for Pie
Anyone using GCam in any of the custom ROMs currently available? How good are the results? Are they providing better outputs than in the MIUI?? If so, please mention the ROM & GCam version.
Much better than the original, I used it global and xiaomi.eu.
MGC_8.1.101_A9_GVy (snap)
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Much better than the original, I used it global and xiaomi.eu.
MGC_8.1.101_A9_GVy (snap)
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Did you try on non-MIUI ROMs?
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RE: Can you try on non-MIUI ROMs & provide feedback?
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Naiemahmed said:
Anyone using GCam in any of the custom ROMs currently available? How good are the results? Are they providing better outputs than in the MIUI?? If so, please mention the ROM & GCam version.
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That's so strange asking for this, because it is so simple to test it at your ease.
This is a simple APk to be installed and removed simply if you don't like. it is NOT any deep system modification that can raise questions...
Gcam is a must on my phone.Installed the first day for testing.
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That's so strange asking for this, because it is so simple to test it at your ease.
This is a simple APk to be installed and removed simply if you don't like. it is NOT any deep system modification that can raise questions...
Gcam is a must on my phone.Installed the first day for testing.
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That's not the case! I don’t own the device yet. But if I get positive feedback about this aspect that might change pretty soon. Normally you get better result with GCam on top of custom ROMs. But that may vary. That's why I wanted to be sure before buying & not regret afterwards.
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That's not the case! I don’t own the device yet. But if I get positive feedback about this aspect that might change pretty soon. Normally you get better result with GCam on top of custom ROMs. But that may vary. That's why I wanted to be sure before buying & not regret afterwards.
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I am using custom ROM Arrow OS and installed GCAM in it. Works wonderfully without issues.
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I am using custom ROM Arrow OS and installed GCAM in it. Works wonderfully without issues.
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How are the outputs compared to the stock camera on MIUI??
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How are the outputs compared to the stock camera on MIUI??
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Much better than stock cam. You can give it a try
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Much better than stock cam. You can give it a try
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Thank you so much for your kind feedback.
Two issues I found were:
1. The slow motion isnt working with the latest MGC GCam
2. Images on the front cam are only 4-5 megapixels (20mp on stock)
Everything else is great though. The main cam has more detail in GCam than stock
bukojoe said:
Two issues I found were:
1. The slow motion isnt working with the latest MGC GCam
2. Images on the front cam are only 4-5 megapixels (20mp on stock)
Everything else is great though. The main cam has more detail in GCam than stock
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The stock cam has a tendency to darken the shadows & to some extent leaves too. Does it happen on GCam too??
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Much better than stock cam. You can give it a try
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Really much better ? Because I gotta say stock cam on MIUI (xiaomi.eu) has many differents options that seems interesting and quite nicely done! (short movies, vlog, etc).
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Really much better ? Because I gotta say stock cam on MIUI (xiaomi.eu) has many differents options that seems interesting and quite nicely done! (short movies, vlog, etc).
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The image quality is better. But I agree with you on the options part. Lot of customization in stock cam.
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Really much better ? Because I gotta say stock cam on MIUI (xiaomi.eu) has many differents options that seems interesting and quite nicely done! (short movies, vlog, etc).
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well, you can just use both cam because gcam doesnt replace stock cam app
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Molto meglio dell'originale, l'ho usato global e xiaomi.eu.
MGC_8.1.101_A9_GVy (scatto)
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Hi,
thanks for the report.
I have installed MGC but can't find the macro option.
What am I doing wrong?
pegasoc said:
Hi,
thanks for the report.
I have installed MGC but can't find the macro option.
What am I doing wrong?
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Not really sure what you mean but if you select 1.9 on the camera that uses the macro lens 1.0 standard .06 wide
ok let me start custom roms blow stock out of the water but the only thing that made me go back to stock was the camera app , in my opinion gcam struggles to focus I do consider myself a a photography pro , that being said , i love the performance of the customs roms overstock , hands down, but the default camera is the deal breaker in my opinion, g-cam struggles to focus , especially in macro mode , I do hope some one port the ANX camera to a custom rom ... just my 2 cents and I tried them all Gcam / configs so save your breath...
I agree, the stock cam is just better, more convenient and faster imo. Luckily for me I dont care much about photos.
Sorry I got that wrong.
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ok let me start custom roms blow stock out of the water but the only thing that made me go back to stock was the camera app , in my opinion gcam struggles to focus I do consider myself a a photography pro , that being said , i love the performance of the customs roms overstock , hands down, but the default camera is the deal breaker in my opinion, g-cam struggles to focus , especially in macro mode , I do hope some one port the ANX camera to a custom rom ... just my 2 cents and I tried them all Gcam / configs so save your breath...
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It's true, thanks to a user of this forum that I don't remember the name I was able to use the Gcam for normal and night photos but the macros are still a problem.
Another thing that is making me think about going back to Stock ROM is that there is no support and continuity of updates.
I really love the stock camera too. But for Macros or really close photos it can't focus could you give me a tip, to improve it.
Does any custom rom support the stock camera app?
ANX camera version 202 support our phone with Android 11
AndroZeek said:
ANX camera version 202 support our phone with Android 11
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Link please
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Link please
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204 version is working ok.
ANXCamera - pling.com
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ptr21 said:
204 version is working ok.
ANXCamera - pling.com
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Even the macro?
I looked at the link but don't understand how to install.
pegasoc said:
Even the macro?
I looked at the link but don't understand how to install.
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Yes
pegasoc said:
Even the macro?
I looked at the link but don't understand how to install.
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Find files sections "Files(32)"
Download the last, 204 version
Install with magisk
First couple of times opening camera gives error, but not to worry, try again.
ptr21 said:
204 version is working ok.
ANXCamera - pling.com
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Does taking videos work for you? I can only take pics.
ptr21 said:
Find files sections "Files(32)"
Download the last, 204 version
Install with magisk
First couple of times opening camera gives error, but not to worry, try again.
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Hi,
right after taking the picture the app closes, the picture is saved but every time I have to reopen the app. If I take a photo in night mode the app closes and the photo is not saved.
I also have Gcam installed can there be a conflict?
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Does taking videos work for you? I can only take pics.
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Apparently it looks like the video is being made but I don't understand where it is being saved.
sn00x said:
Does taking videos work for you? I can only take pics.
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Video is working only in 1080p 60fps mode.
pegasoc said:
Hi,
right after taking the picture the app closes, the picture is saved but every time I have to reopen the app. If I take a photo in night mode the app closes and the photo is not saved.
I also have Gcam installed can there be a conflict?
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Can't tell.
Maybe it depends also on custom rom, what is installed.
I'm on Syberia OS. Night mode is working ok.
ptr21 said:
Can't tell.
Maybe it depends also on custom rom, what is installed.
I'm on Syberia OS. Night mode is working ok.
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I too use Syberia v. 4.8 September 22, 2021
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Video is working only in 1080p 60fps mode.
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Thank you. After switching from 30fps to 60fps the video was indeed stored correctly!
This phone sensor has huge potential, but it's software let it down. Quickest fix until Sharp improve their camera software is by installing Gcam,
Here's Gcam version that i found work well with R6, and can capture full resolution.
GCam Aquos R6
Me too. I'm using two different version of the gcam for our Aquos R6.
which 2 versions could u share? hows the output? Night sight working?
xachiel said:
Me too. I'm using two different version of the gcam for our Aquos R6.
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I am using LMC 8.4 and two other versions. Will be sharing my xmls soon.
LineArc said:
I am using LMC 8.4 and two other versions. Will be sharing my xmls soon.
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Please do. Thx !
otonieru said:
Please do. Thx !
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I have one in progress. It is good on details but still noise is not optimized and a little inconsistent. Should I share that or should I try to improve that and share that
LineArc said:
I have one in progress. It is good on details but still noise is not optimized and a little inconsistent. Should I share that or should I try to improve that and share that
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It's fine, take your time
Seems like we are facing same challenge, mine is good in detail, but have trouble in noise as well. So most of the time i revert back to stock.
Lately i only use Gcam for quick snap. For more challenging but no rushing shot, using original cam in pro mode still yielding much better result.
otonieru said:
It's fine, take your time
Seems like we are facing same challenge, mine is good in detail, but have trouble in noise as well. So most of the time i revert back to stock.
Lately i only use Gcam for quick snap. For more challenging but no rushing shot, using original cam in pro mode still yielding much better result.
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HDR in gcam cannot be replaced. The hardware is capable we just need to find the best settings
Why don't we work together on it and find a better solution? Do you have telegram? So that we could share and fine tune.