Develop Bugs

Visual Core switch missing

So before I updated to the February build I had the visual core switch in developer options. I think it said CAL HDR+ or something like that. After updating yesterday, I factory reset my phone, and then enabled developer options again...only this time the option to turn on the visual core is missing. Is it now just on by default with the February update?
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Yes, it's on by default...

The February update enables the visual core for 3rd party services. For example snapchat on android phones because there are so many devices and setups what snapchat does is uses the camera view finder to get the pictures and then captures what's on the screen to take the pictures or video. That's why iPhones always have better snapchat photos and videos.
Now since Google has released the visual core to 3rd parties. What snapchat can do no is actually take full advantage of the camera on our phones

clapper66 said:
The February update enables the visual core for 3rd party services. For example snapchat on android phones because there are so many devices and setups what snapchat does is uses the camera view finder to get the pictures and then captures what's on the screen to take the pictures or video. That's why iPhones always have better snapchat photos and videos.
Now since Google has released the visual core to 3rd parties. What snapchat can do no is actually take full advantage of the camera on our phones
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Yeah but I just meant there used to be a switch for it in developer options. The switch is no longer there after the February update. Just making sure it was turned on officially and there was no need for the switch any more.

v2.2v said:
Yeah but I just meant there used to be a switch for it in developer options. The switch is no longer there after the February update. Just making sure it was turned on officially and there was no need for the switch any more.
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that is exactly the case.

[GCam] OnePlus 6 / 6T

Introduction
Releases in this thread are mainly done by @Arnova8G2 as I have since sold my OnePlus 6 and moved on to other devices.
What is Google Camera (AKA GCam)?
Google Camera is the camera app for the Google Nexus and Google Pixel phones. It is not designed or intended to be run on other phones.
What is HDR+?
Basic: HDR+ is Google's proprietary image processing routine, and is more than just traditional "HDR' modes. HDR+ employs image stacking to control exposure, and also to preserve details, reduce noise, increase sharpness, etc. It is an all-in-one package.
Advanced: https://ai.googleblog.com/2014/10/hdr-low-light-and-high-dynamic-range.html
Google Camera Features
Pixel 1
Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL) HDR+ - The Pixel 1 introduced ZSL HDR+ which means when you open the camera, the system utilizes the Hexagon DSP to constantly buffer frames and marks the time slot of when you pressed the shutter button.
* -- Quote from Marc Levoy via The Verge:
"The moment you press the shutter it's not actually taking a shot — it already took the shot," says Levoy. "It took lots of shots! What happens when you press the shutter button is it just marks the time when you pressed it, uses the images it's already captured, and combines them together."
It's a major usability improvement on the HDR+ mode in last year's Nexus 6P and 5X. "What used to happen last year is you'd press the shutter button and you'd get this little circle going around while it captured the images you need for the burst; now it's already captured those," says Levoy. "And that's big, because that means that you can capture the moment you want."
* -- https://www.theverge.com/2016/10/18/13315168/google-pixel-camera-software-marc-levoy
Pixel 2
Portrait Mode - Simulates bokeh for improved subject separation from the background. The front camera of the Pixel 2 only provides Portrait Mode when a human face is detected, and the rear camera can work on an object, an animal, a human, etc because it uses information from the Dual Pixel PDAF sensor to detect depth. Google Camera ports for non-Pixel phones can NOT do this so all ports for non-Pixel phones utilize the front camera technique for both front & rear (which means all ports for non-Pixel phones can only properly apply bokeh when a human face is detected).
* -- Advanced read: https://ai.googleblog.com/2017/10/portrait-mode-on-pixel-2-and-pixel-2-xl.html
Motion Photos - Provides short clips of moments before and after you take the photo.
* -- Advanced read: https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/03/behind-motion-photos-technology-in.html
Pixel 3
Top Shot - When Motion is set to Auto or On, Pixel will recommend a better photo to you if it detects one. Like if you captured a photo when someone blinked.
* -- Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMa1H97zUQ8
Photobooth - Automatically capture a photo when Pixel detects a silly face or a smile.
Super Res Zoom - Enhances zoomed picture quality by purposely shifting the camera module using OIS (Pixel 3 only) to gather more data.
* -- Advanced read: https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/10/see-better-and-further-with-super-res.html
Motion Metering - On the Pixel 3 Motion Metering is used in the "default photo mode" to detect subject motion and if it detects enough motion, Pixel will shoot with a faster shutter speed to reduce subject blur. The Pixel 1 and 2 get to use this in Night Sight only.
* -- Further reading (about 1/3 down the article): https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/11/night-sight-seeing-in-dark-on-pixel.html
Synthetic Fill Flash - Pixel 3 will brighten faces in selfies.
Tracking Autofocus - Tap on a subject or area to keep focus when the subject or phone moves.
Learning Based White Balance - Google's attempt to fix white balance for low light photos. Used in Night Sight and HDR Enhanced on the Pixel 3.
* -- Further read (about 1/2 down the article): https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/11/night-sight-seeing-in-dark-on-pixel.html
Portrait Mode Learned Depth - Pixel 3 improves the rear camera Portrait Mode depth detection for more consistent and more pleasing bokeh.
* -- Advanced read: https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/11/learning-to-predict-depth-on-pixel-3.html
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Installation instructions
Root is NOT needed.
* -- Download APK to your Phone (or PC then transfer to your phone)
* -- Locate APK with File Manager and Install
* -- You will be prompted to Allow Unknown Sources. This is normal for APK's not downloaded from the Play Store.
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Download
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/p/gcam-oneplus-6-6t/
Alternative download location (thanks to @s4turno):
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
Previous Versions:
Dec 20, 2018
MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova_TlnNeun_1.2_Final
Nov 27, 2018
GCam_Pixel3Mod_1.3_build.6.1.021.apk
- Fixed motion focus
- Fixed Motion photo
- Night Sight and Photobooth Works on Oreo
- Faster than previous versions
Nov 20, 2018
GCam_Pixel3Mod_1.3beta_build.6.1.0210.apk
GCam_Pixel3Mod_1.2beta_build.6.1.013.apk
Nov 7, 2018
GCam_Pixel3Mod_1.1_build.6.1.013.apk
- Fixed green tint on front camera for some device.
- Fixed crash instantly when open the app on some device.
- Fixed focus in Night
- Deleting the folder for portrait mode
- Fixed Touch focus on some device.
- Fixed black viewfinder in Night on android 8.1 works on some device ( by B-S-G )
- And some stability correction.
Nov 5, 2018
GCam_Pixel3Mod_1_build.6.1.013.apk
- Fixed Night Sight for OP6
- Fixed black spot in the middle of the photo for op5 / op5t
- Fixed the package installer bug on android 8.1
- Fixed the viewfinder lags on some device
Nov 2, 2018
GoogleCamera_6.1.013.216795316-debug2.apk
-- Fix of the processing circle is 2/3, but there is no image at the output.
-- Improved stability for OxygenOS 9.0.2
-- Fixed front camera for custom rom OP6
-- Fix the green tint on the front camera ( On some device )
-- Fix the pink tint on the front camera ( On some device )
-- Fix for Android 8.1 ( test Lineage OS 15.1 )
-- Improved processing ( test make 10 images in 8 seconds none of them blurry )
Oct 30, 2018
GCam_6.1.013_stable_OP6.apk
For people who have a problem with gcam versions. I installed Oxygen to fix the overheating bug and other bug reported.
I will post a stable version for OP6.
I deactivate what does not work Night Sight, Slow motion, Photobooth for Top Shot doesn't work anymore, I don't know how it happened.
Disable zoom in portrait mode, Resampling disabled (used 16.3MP).
This version is stable can be used at any time it will give me time to work properly on the mode that does not work.
Oct 26, 2018
GoogleCamera_6.1.013.216795316-debug.apk
A debug version
Oct 18, 2018
GoogleCamera_6.1.009.215420794-beta2.apk
Works on Android 8.1
- Add fix from B-S-G mod
- Fix all devices with a green hue on the front camera
- Fix pink tint for some device Samsung
- Some fix for OP5t
Oct 14, 2018
GoogleCamera_6.1.009.215420794-beta-1
-Based off Google Camera 6.1 from Pixel 3
-Beta version (not 100% stable)
"Version one can be more stable for OP6, Mi5, Mi5s on Pie.
All works except Slow motion, Photobooth and Zoom for OP6."
Oct 4, 2018
GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-1.4.apk
-Fixed capture bug
Oct 3, 2018
BSGPortrait_GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-1.3.apk
-GCam v5.3
-Pixel ZSL working for Pie from Arnova8G2
-Portrait fix from BSG
Sep 30, 2018
GCam-5.1.018-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.3bfix.apk
-Pixel ZSL is fixed (Arnova8G2)
-Portrait mode is fixed (BSG)
-N6P Model is fixed (defcomg)
-Autofocus works fine (Arnova8G2)
Sep 27, 2018
N6PbsgfixPortrait-GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.2.apk
-Pixel ZSL is fixed (thanks BSG)
-Portrait mode is fixed (BSG)
-N6P Model is fixed (defcomg)
-Autofocus works fine (BSG)
Oxygen OS Pie use this
bsgfix-GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.2.apk
OP6_GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Final_fu24-15c.apk
OP6_N6_GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.2.apk
-----OLD VERSIONS for Oreo-----
OP6_test_1.2.2_GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-Test-focus-2.apk
or
GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.2.apk
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GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.1.apk
July 24, 2018
OP6_test_1.2.2_GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2.apk
fixed_purple_tint_GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2.apk
GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-test-fix-defcomg.apk
July 22, 2018
defcomg-fix_GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2.apk
defcomg-fix_OP6v0.7.1test_GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.apk
July 21, 2018
GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-v4Beta4-op6-test-fix-hue.apk
June 29, 2018
OP6v0.7.1test_GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.apk
For other SD845 phones to try:
OP6v0.3_MGC_5.1.018_FINAL_3.4A
July 20, 2018
GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-v4Beta4.apk
July 17, 2018
OP6_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-v4Beta3-Fix.apk
July 12, 2018
GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-v4Beta3.apk
July 11, 2018
GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-v4Beta2.apk
July 9, 2018
GCam_5.3.015-Pixel3Mod-Arnova8G2-v4Beta1.apk
July 3, 2018
GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Minimal-Beta-Final.apk
June 28, 2018
OP6v0.6test_GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.apk
June 21, 2018
OP6v0.5_GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8
-Added Nexus 6 HDR+ Config toggle (this is the old config with better focus)
-Added Reduce SD845 Tint toggle (same effect as v0.2 MGC)
-Added Manual AWB Gains toggle and 4 color choices below it
--Enable Manual AWB Gains and adjust the numbers until you see a decent color image. See if your settings look good in most lighting conditions. Mine are currently at Red 1.5 / Green 1 1.0 / Green 2 1.0 / Blue 2.0 but it has to be changed to 2.0/1.0/1.0/1.5 in different lighting conditions but I don't have a lot of time to tinker with it.
OR
OP6v0.3_MGC_5.1.018_FINAL_3.4A
-Open settings after installation and go back to Camera or force close app
-Added Reduce SD845 Tint toggle (same effect as v0.2 MGC)
-Added Manual AWB Gains toggle and 4 color choices below it
-Added camera reset option of Namok/SerJo87
--Enable Manual AWB Gains and adjust the numbers until you see a decent color image. See if your settings look good in most lighting conditions. Mine are currently at Red 1.5 / Green 1 1.0 / Green 2 1.0 / Blue 2.0 but it has to be changed to 2.0/1.0/1.0/1.5 in different lighting conditions but I don't have a lot of time to tinker with it.
June 20, 2018
You must clear app data after install
OP6v0.4GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8
Changelog:
-ZSL HDR+ working
-HDR+ on Front camera
-Changed config to "test fix 2017 Pixel ZSL" that Arnova put in there
-Tint issue still present but I added a toggle to "reduce" it like in the previously posted MGC version
June 19, 2018
GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.apk (patched for OnePlus 6)
OR
OP6v0.2_MGC_5.1.018_FINAL_3.4A
Tint is removed in some scenarios, may be weird in other scenarios. Needs testing.
-Install OP6v0.2_MGC
-Clear Data
-Open app, accept permissions
-Open Camera settings>BSG Mod settings>enable Pixels auto-HDR+
-Force close
June 7, 2018
OP6v0.1_MGC_5.1.018_FINAL_3.4A Still has the color tint issue but the Pixel profile toggle works and ZSL HDR+ mode works, but is VERY LAGGY. If you click the photo thumbnail then go back to camera you can usually take a photo with ZSL HDR+ before it lags again.
-Install OP6v0.2_MGC
-Clear Data
-Open app, accept permissions
-Open Camera settings>BSG Mod settings>enable Pixels auto-HDR+
-Force close
June 6, 2018
OnePlus6v0.2_GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.7 Changed default frame count to 3 and added a "fix" for the viewfinder changing colors, but this doesn't fix the captured picture colors.
June 5, 2018
OP6-GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.9 No HDR+ but you can try to play with the override settings.
OR
OnePlus6v0.1.5_GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.7. Updated so other SD845 devices could try the same fixes.
June 4, 2018
OnePlus6v0.1_GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.7. Front cam captures but no HDR+. No crash in settings. All other issues listed below are present.
May 30, 2018
OnePlus6_cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v3.7 - Front cam captures but no HDR+. No crash in settings. All other issues listed below are present. May work on some other SD845 devices.
OR
OnePlus6_GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.5 - Settings crashes and no front capture. May work better in bright light and colors may not come out as wrong. All other issues listed below are present. May work on some other SD845 devices.
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FAQ
If you face tint or performance issues, Clear App Data and reboot.
Q: How to get Top Shot working?
A: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78342714&postcount=5141
Q: Why does the resolution only show 4MP & 12MP?
A: This is a limitation from the API by OnePlus. If the GCam version you are using has a "Resampling" option, set it to None. This will NOT update the resolution list in the Settings, but the photos should come out at a higher resolution if you check the EXIF info.
Q: Can I use the second lens on the rear?
A: No, it is not made available through the API.
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Thanks To/Credits
If you want to show your appreciation to the devs, please consider donating to:
@Arnova8G2
BSG @ 4PDA (his donate info is in his profile page)
@defcomg
s4turno for his backup hosting
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Camera2 Test Report
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5tsf-_V_ltYak9hNEM3NHp3UmVnWFJ5ZDhYdTgxS0xhZWNn/view?usp=sharing
XDA:DevDB Information
[GCam] OnePlus 6 / 6T, App for the OnePlus 6
Contributors
cstark27, Arnova8G2, BSG, defcomg
Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2018-10-15
Last Updated 2019-12-15

Thanks for this - it's really encouraging. I am seeing an odd colour cast, green or at least cooler colour hue after hitting the shutter.

Thank you very much! :good:

Τhank you very very mutch

woah, looks promising! thank you very much

Great , will test it tomorrow after receiving my OP6

Updated OP with a new build, based off my latest version I was building for the LG V30. Borrowed some code from @Arnova8G2 to fix the back camera. Settings should work now and front camera will capture, but no HDR+. Portrait Mode still broke. Need to test capture in sunlight.
Download OnePlus6_cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v3.7

cstark27 said:
Updated OP with a new build, based off my latest version I was building for the LG V30. Borrowed some code from @Arnova8G2 to fix the back camera. Settings should work now and front camera will capture, but no HDR+. Portrait Mode still broke. Need to test capture in sunlight.
Download OnePlus6_cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v3.7
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Thanks a billion for getting this to run on OP6.
No dots on this device in processed images, which is awesome.
New release gives quite pinkish results, but hey I know its a work in progress, great progress!

CareDood said:
Thanks a billion for getting this to run on OP6.
No dots on this device in processed images, which is awesome.
New release gives quite pinkish results, but hey I know its a work in progress, great progress!
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Try to play around with Settings>Advanced>Model (force close after change) and let me know if there is a better result with a different model. :good:
Another bug: successive captures can either freeze the app or process/capture very slowly.

cstark27 said:
Updated OP with a new build, based off my latest version I was building for the LG V30. Borrowed some code from @Arnova8G2 to fix the back camera. Settings should work now and front camera will capture, but no HDR+. Portrait Mode still broke. Need to test capture in sunlight.
Download OnePlus6_cstark27_GCam_5.1.018_24_v3.7
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For the use of the frontal hdr + you have to modify the libs like Op3T / Op5 / Op5t
Code:
android.sensor.info:
- activeArraySize = Rect(0, 0 - 4608, 3456) <------- replace by [B]Rect(0, 0 - 2304, 1728)[/B]
- colorFilterArrangement = 0
- exposureTimeRange = [13103, 49035740046]
- lensShadingApplied = true
- maxFrameDuration = 49035908400
- physicalSize = 5.16096x3.87072
- pixelArraySize = 4608x3456 <------- replace by [B]2304x1728[/B]
- preCorrectionActiveArraySize = Rect(0, 0 - 2304, 1728)
- sensitivityRange = [100, 1600]
- timestampSource = SOURCE_REALTIME
- whiteLevel = 1023
I will do a test with your version with these raw resolution.

Thanks a lot for this. Will try it too. Do we have to.enable camera 2 api or is it enabled by default?

velato2006 said:
Thanks a lot for this. Will try it too. Do we have to.enable camera 2 api or is it enabled by default?
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Its enabled I think
I have Full level with camera2 probe app

@cstark27 Here is your modified version with activeArraySize and pixelArraySize
Do the test
https://drive.google.com/open?id=13aOM-9SmM0usmfNkzgO5Cfv5yJ8OPwM6
Edit : Oneplus has to hide the resolutions use on InputsString this is used for portrait mode

Just tested the camera and no front HDR and no portrait mode on the front or the back camera.
Back camera will not take pictures with zoom.

dachao said:
Just tested the camera and no front HDR and no portrait mode on the front or the back camera.
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He already mentioned in first post its alpha version and some features like front hdr is not available yet. Dont expect too much.
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detritu5 said:
Its enabled I think
I have Full level with camera2 probe app
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Just checked, yea full level is enabled but level 3 and legacy mode level is disabled. Must we enabled those too or is full level enough?

Great news! It might not be very functional yet, but it's heartening to see this being ported so soon...!
Thanks!

Arnova8G2 said:
@cstark27 Here is your modified version with activeArraySize and pixelArraySize
Do the test
https://drive.google.com/open?id=13aOM-9SmM0usmfNkzgO5Cfv5yJ8OPwM6
Edit : Oneplus has to hide the resolutions use on InputsString this is used for portrait mode
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Thanks I will check this out later tonight. I need to double check my FFC HDR+ config is right. I remembered with Nexus 6 HDR+ config, it would make FFC be yuvprocessing or whatever. So that may be part of the problem too

Whoever has root
Is to copy the libs to send them to me I can test to activate the hiding resolution.
the libs are: ** = number
libmmcamera_imx***.so

Arnova8G2 said:
Whoever has root
Is to copy the libs to send them to me I can test to activate the hiding resolution.
the libs are: ** = number
libmmcamera_imx***.so
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Where can i found it?? gime your telegram and I send to you this files

detritu5 said:
Where can i found it?? gime your telegram and I send to you this files
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The files are in the folder : system/vendor/lib
You can send them here in attached.

[GCam] Camera PX for Google Pixel 1 / 2 / 3 / 3a / 4

Project Status
2021-12-20: This project is no longer being worked on. Please look towards MWP mods https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-MWP/
As you may have noticed or seen in my sporadic posts here, Camera PX development has been non-existent for quite some months now. This is mainly due to a lack of substantial updates within Google Camera, but also due to lack of interest in the project as other things in our lives have become more important. As each new Google Camera version is released, the modifications have to be re-done from scratch so this would take quite some time as we only get to do this in our "free" time after work and spending time with our families. We do hope the Pixel 5 release brings some new/interesting things to the table but that is yet to be seen, and the passion to restart the project is also yet to be seen. For now, we are releasing a minor update to "support" Pixel 4a's but since Google Camera 7.2 was not built with Pixel 4a's in mind, you may notice a quality difference than your stock camera.
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Disclaimer
This has turned into a collaboration between @back.rider555, @johngalt1 and myself. We do this in our free time, when able, to bring newer Pixel features and mods to your older device.
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Introduction
This is a Google Camera mod for the Pixel phones. The main goal is to bring newer features to older Pixels, where possible.
What is Google Camera (AKA GCam)?
Google Camera is the camera app for the Google Nexus and Google Pixel phones. It is not designed or intended to be run on other phones.
What is HDR+?
Basic: HDR+ is Google's proprietary image processing routine, and is more than just traditional "HDR' modes. HDR+ employs image stacking to control exposure, and also to preserve details, reduce noise, increase sharpness, etc. It is an all-in-one package.
Advanced: https://ai.googleblog.com/2014/10/hdr-low-light-and-high-dynamic-range.html
Google Camera Features
Pixel 1
Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL) HDR+ - The Pixel 1 introduced ZSL HDR+ which means when you open the camera, the system utilizes the Hexagon DSP to constantly buffer frames and marks the time slot of when you pressed the shutter button.
* -- Quote from Marc Levoy via The Verge:
"The moment you press the shutter it's not actually taking a shot — it already took the shot," says Levoy. "It took lots of shots! What happens when you press the shutter button is it just marks the time when you pressed it, uses the images it's already captured, and combines them together."
It's a major usability improvement on the HDR+ mode in last year's Nexus 6P and 5X. "What used to happen last year is you'd press the shutter button and you'd get this little circle going around while it captured the images you need for the burst; now it's already captured those," says Levoy. "And that's big, because that means that you can capture the moment you want."
* -- https://www.theverge.com/2016/10/18/13315168/google-pixel-camera-software-marc-levoy
Pixel 2
Portrait Mode - Simulates bokeh for improved subject separation from the background. The front camera of the Pixel 2 only provides Portrait Mode when a human face is detected, and the rear camera can work on an object, an animal, a human, etc because it uses information from the Dual Pixel PDAF sensor to detect depth. Google Camera ports for non-Pixel phones can NOT do this so all ports for non-Pixel phones utilize the front camera technique for both front & rear (which means all ports for non-Pixel phones can only properly apply bokeh when a human face is detected).
* -- Advanced read: https://ai.googleblog.com/2017/10/portrait-mode-on-pixel-2-and-pixel-2-xl.html
Motion Photos - Provides short clips of moments before and after you take the photo.
* -- Advanced read: https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/03/behind-motion-photos-technology-in.html
Pixel 3
Top Shot - When Motion is set to Auto or On, Pixel will recommend a better photo to you if it detects one. Like if you captured a photo when someone blinked.
* -- Demo:
Photobooth - Automatically capture a photo when Pixel detects a silly face or a smile.
Super Res Zoom - Enhances zoomed picture quality by purposely shifting the camera module using OIS (Pixel 3 only) to gather more data.
* -- Advanced read: https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/10/see-better-and-further-with-super-res.html
Motion Metering - On the Pixel 3 Motion Metering is used in the "default photo mode" to detect subject motion and if it detects enough motion, Pixel will shoot with a faster shutter speed to reduce subject blur. The Pixel 1 and 2 get to use this in Night Sight only.
* -- Further reading (about 1/3 down the article): https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/11/night-sight-seeing-in-dark-on-pixel.html
Synthetic Fill Flash - Pixel 3 will brighten faces in selfies.
Tracking Autofocus - Tap on a subject or area to keep focus when the subject or phone moves.
Learning Based White Balance - Google's attempt to fix white balance for low light photos. Used in Night Sight and HDR Enhanced on the Pixel 3.
* -- Further read (about 1/2 down the article): https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/11/night-sight-seeing-in-dark-on-pixel.html
Portrait Mode Learned Depth - Pixel 3 improves the rear camera Portrait Mode depth detection for more consistent and more pleasing bokeh.
* -- Advanced read: https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/11/learning-to-predict-depth-on-pixel-3.html
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Installation instructions
Root is NOT needed.
* -- Download APK to your Phone (or PC then transfer to your phone)
* -- Locate APK with File Manager and Install
* -- You will be prompted to Allow Unknown Sources. This is normal for APK's not downloaded from the Play Store.
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Download
PXv8.1_GCam-v1.2.apk
See optional Magisk modules in Post 2 below.
Alternative download location (thanks to @s4turno):
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-cstark27/
Previous Versions:
PXv4.5_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk
PXv4.3_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk
PXv4.2_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk
PXv4.1_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk
PXv4.0_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk
PXv3.3.1_GoogleCamera_7.2.010.apk
PXv3.3_GoogleCamera_7.2.010.apk
PXv3.2_GoogleCamera_7.2.010.apk
PXv3.1_GoogleCamera_7.2.010.apk
PXv3.0_GoogleCamera_7.2.010.apk
PXv1.1_GoogleCamera_6.3.020.apk
PXv1.0_GoogleCamera_6.3.020.apk
P3v12.6_GoogleCamera_6.2.030.apk
P3v12.4_GoogleCamera_6.2.030.apk
P3v12.3_GoogleCamera_6.2.030.apk
P3v12.2_GoogleCamera_6.2.030.apk
P3v12.1_GoogleCamera_6.2.030.apk
P3v12_GoogleCamera_6.2.030.apk
P3v11.4.31_GoogleCamera_6.2.024.apk
P3v11.4.2_GoogleCamera_6.2.024.apk
P3v11_GoogleCamera_6.2.024.apk
P3v10.1_GoogleCamera_6.1.021.apk
-Add Xlib2 (another reduced contrast option) and modify to support Pixel 3 Portrait bokeh on Pixel 2
-Add Portrait and Night Sight App Shortcuts from back.rider555
Known Issues on Android 8.1:
-Tapping to focus breaks autofocus. Exiting camera or switching modes/cameras fixes this.
-Night Sight will crash the very first time you use it after installation. It appears to run just fine after that until you Clear Data of the app.
P3v9.1_GoogleCamera_6.1.021.apk
-Disable HDR+ mode resetting for Pixel 1 when opening Camera
-Add "reduce contrast" option which loads a custom lib by Savitar to reduce black crush a little bit. I have not tested in all conditions. Feel free to test at your own discretion and provide your thoughts with comparison pics.
Known Issues on Android 8.1:
-Tapping to focus breaks autofocus. Exiting camera or switching modes/cameras fixes this.
-Night Sight will crash the very first time you use it after installation. It appears to run just fine after that until you Clear Data of the app.
P3v9_GoogleCamera_6.1.021.apk
-Revert default color accent to Google Blue by popular request
-Fix HDR+ mode resetting for Pixel 1
-Exif fix (big thanks to @Arnova8G2 for helping)
-Fix Night Sight for Android 8.1 (big thanks to BSG)
Known Issues on Android 8.1:
-Tapping to focus breaks autofocus. Exiting camera or switching modes/cameras fixes this.
-Night Sight will crash the very first time you use it after installation. It appears to run just fine after that until you Clear Data of the app.
P3v8.6_GoogleCamera_6.1.021.apk
-Change default color accent to Google Green
-Add P3 Mod Settings>Permanent Night Sight Suggestion
--Provides an always on button to enter Night Sight
-If P3 Mod Settings toggles are changed, the camera will restart automatically to apply the changes (be careful if HDR+ is Processing) (thanks @fu24 / namok)
Known Issues on Android 8.1:
-Tapping to focus breaks autofocus. Exiting camera or switching modes/cameras fixes this.
-Night Sight will crash the very first time you use it after installation. It appears to run just fine after that until you Clear Data of the app.
-Night Sight viewer is black. There is a fix for this but then it requires Flash to be set to Auto/On for it to work properly. I don't use Flash ever so this is not a good option to me at the moment. I opted for the black screen until a fix can be found. Thanks for understanding. Wait until the focus ring is gone, or choose your focus in the Focus Option on the top right, then click the photo.
P3v8.5_GoogleCamera_6.1.021.apk
-Cleaned up P3 Mod Settings. Settings not relevant for Android 8.1 are removed, and PVC toggle is removed for non-Pixel 2/3.
-Add P3 Mod Settings>HDR+ Enhanced for Portrait toggle. This increases dynamic range, at the cost of shutter delay. Force close the app is required for the setting to change. (Credit to BSG for the method)
-Tried to adjust some stuff for Wear remote shutter support but I need a proper log if there's issues still.
P3v8_GoogleCamera_6.1.021.apk
Must uninstall old version due to signature change.
-Support for Android 8.1 (referenced BSG's latest versions)
-Settings>P3 Mod Settings
--Toggles to switch Photo viewers (Classic or Google Photos), Enable Pixel Visual Core for ZSL HDR+, Disable Learning Based AWB in HDR Enhanced, & Disable Tracking Autofocus. The last 2 options only work on Android 9, so the toggles don't do anything for Android 8.1
Known Issues on Android 8.1:
-Tapping to focus breaks autofocus. Exiting camera or switching modes/cameras fixes this.
-Night Sight will crash the very first time you use it after installation. It appears to run just fine after that until you Clear Data of the app.
-Night Sight viewer is black. There is a fix for this but then it requires Flash to be set to Auto/On for it to work properly. I don't use Flash ever so this is not a good option to me at the moment. I opted for the black screen until a fix can be found. Thanks for understanding. Wait until the focus ring is gone, or choose your focus in the Focus Option on the top right, then click the photo.
P3v7_GoogleCamera_6.1.021.apk
P3v6_GoogleCamera_6.1.013.apk
Uninstall old version. This has a different package name (to fix Lens). The new app is in your app drawer labeled CameraP3.
-Lens option in More
-Pixel 3 Portrait mode (which seems to only improve the rear lens Portraits, so no improvement on Pixel 1 probably)
-Removed HDR+ Options for now due to bugs/instability/confusion
Only tested on Pixel 2. I don't have a Pixel 1 to test with to offer fixes for.
P3v5_GoogleCamera_6.1.013.apk
-Add workaround for Pixel 1 rear Portrait (only works on human faces)
Previous changelog:
For all Pixel:
-Enable Night Sight
-Enable manual focus button in Night
-Add HDR+ Config selection
Tested only on Pixel 2:
-Enable focus tracking
-Enable Photobooth
-Video FPS options (Auto/30/60)
-Google Lens Suggestions in Viewfinder
-H265/HEVC toggle
-Super Zoom (maybe??)
-"New" HDR+ Enhanced (colors may differ in extreme tinted light conditions, test it out; this is how the Pixel 3 behaves see https://www.teknofilo.com/analisis-pixel-3-xl/4/)
P3v4_GoogleCamera_6.1.013.apk
For all Pixel:
-Enable Night Sight
-Enable manual focus button in Night
-Add HDR+ Config selection
Tested only on Pixel 2:
-Enable focus tracking
-Enable Photobooth
-Video FPS options (Auto/30/60)
-Google Lens Suggestions in Viewfinder
-H265/HEVC toggle
-Super Zoom (maybe??)
-"New" HDR+ Enhanced (colors may differ in extreme tinted light conditions, test it out; this is how the Pixel 3 behaves see https://www.teknofilo.com/analisis-pixel-3-xl/4/)
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FAQ
Q: "I already have a Pixel, why do I need to use a GCam mod?"
A: Here are the added benefits of Camera PX:
All Pixels:
Ability to choose Camera, Portrait, or Night Sight as the default mode
Custom Lib options to reduce black crush, improve details, and/or increase clarity
Ability to choose 4K Time Lapse quality
Ability to choose zoom level in Portrait Mode of 1.2x or 2.0x (for the rear camera)
Ability to choose to enable HDR+ Enhanced for Portrait Mode
Option to have quicker access to Night Sight by "permanently" adding the little message at the bottom regardless of measured light (admittedly it disappears if you capture a photo in regular mode)
Option to increase shutter speed and frames in Night Sight for potentially "better" Night Sight photos
Option to disable the "Learning AWB" in HDR+ Enhanced/Night Sight
Option for manual shutter speed & ISO
Face warping is completely disabled
In addition to the above, these are the added features for specific devices (when compared to the stock app):
Pixel 1:
Portrait Mode (only when a "human face" is detected, does not work on objects/animals like Pixel 2, 3, 3a)
Removes the HDR+ mode reset on launch or when leaving settings
Synthetic Fill Flash (brightens faces when there is a strong backlight)
Motion Photos & Top Shot (if you have the correct Google Photos APK installed)
HEVC option
Photobooth
Adds focus button in Night Sight (Auto/Near/Far)
Tracking Autofocus in Photo mode
Super Res Zoom sharpening algorithm
Pixel 2:
"Learned Depth" for Portrait Mode which provides, usually, a more accurate depth detection and more pleasing bokeh
Synthetic Fill Flash (brightens faces when there is a strong backlight)
Top Shot (if you have the correct Google Photos APK installed)
HEVC option
Photobooth
Adds focus button in Night Sight (Auto/Near/Far)
Tracking Autofocus in Photo mode
Super Res Zoom sharpening algorithm
Pixel 3:
-Adds 60ps option to top bar in Video mode
Pixel 3a:
Synthetic Fill Flash (brightens faces when there is a strong backlight)
Q: Do I need to change any settings?
A: This mod is optimized for the Pixels to run without changing any settings. There are some advanced settings in P3 Mod Settings. Experiment at your own will.
How to get Top Shot working?
A: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78186764&postcount=726
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Thanks To/Credits
B-S-G for fixes for Android 8.1
Arnova8G2 for general help and other fixes as he comes up with them
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XDA:DevDB Information
[GCam] Camera PX for Google Pixel 1 / 2 / 3 / 3a / 4, App for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
cstark27, back.rider555, johngalt1
Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2018-12-05
Last Updated 2020-09-03

Magisk Modules
Magisk Modules
These optional modules may provide more functionality and/or improve processing speed or efficiency. Warning: I have been informed that having Viper or JamesDSP modules installed will cause problems with the long exposure libs (GCam crashes).
All Pixels:
SELinux Permissive for Camera P3
---This reduces the processing time a small amount and may be more battery efficient. The modded apps appear to be blocked from using the DSP/PVC for Processing, by default.
Pixel 1:
Pixel 1 modified system libs for long(er) exposure times during Astrophotography Mode
Pixel 2:
Pixel 2 modified system libs for long(er) exposure times during Astrophotography Mode
Pixel 3:
Pixel 3 modified system libs for long(er) exposure times during Astrophotography Mode
Pixel 3a:
Pixel 3a modified system libs for long(er) exposure times during Astrophotography Mode
Pixel 4:
Prop editor to allow Telephoto Lens to be used past 8x zoom when using a modified APK that supports longer zoom levels.
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Outdated modules:
Magisk Modules
These optional modules may provide more functionality and/or improve processing speed or efficiency.
All Pixels:
SELinux Permissive for Camera P3
---This reduces the processing time a small amount and may be more battery efficient. The modded apps appear to be blocked from using the DSP/PVC for Processing, by default.
Pixel 1:
Pixel 1 modified system libs for long(er) exposure times
Pixel 2:
Pixel 2 modified system libs for long(er) exposure times
Pixel 3:
Pixel 3 modified system libs for long(er) exposure times
Pixel 3a:
Nothing to see here
Pixel 4:
Prop editor to allow Telephoto Lens to be used past 8x zoom when using a modified APK that supports longer zoom levels.
Warning: I have been informed that having Viper or JamesDSP modules installed will cause problems with the long exposure libs (GCam crashes).
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Bug Report Template
Please copy and fill in the info when reporting issues. Failure to do so may result in no response.
Unfortunately, it's hard to fix "the app doesn't work" without any more information.
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Which Google Pixel?
Android version:
What is the issue?
How are you able to reproduce it?
Have you cleared the app data and left the settings alone?
Does the issue still happen?
Does the issue happen with a certain setting enabled or disabled?
What Magisk Modules are installed?
Do any of them promise to enable certain features of newer Pixels or other phones?
Have you disabled all extra Magisk Modules, temporarily, and rebooted to see if your problem is solved?
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Please attach a logcat (instructions below).
Not Rooted/Rooted (using phone):
If you are not rooted, download Matlog from Play Store and follow prompts to set it up, then see the instructions below.
Open Matlog, clear the log, open CameraPX, reproduce the crash. Go back to MatLog and save the log.
Not Rooted (using PC, with USB debugging enabled):
command window:
Code:
adb logcat -c
This clears all previous logs (private info and irrelevant stuff).
command window:
Code:
adb logcat > C:\file.txt
Open, CameraPX, get it to produce App Not Responding message, close out of command window, send file.

Thanks for your great work as always, greatly appreciated.

The best Gcam mods.. thanks @cstark27

Gives me 410 gone Error when trying to Download

Amazing work ? However, there seems to be a problem if the PVC is used. After rapidly taking multiple photos in normal mode or portrait mode, there is a delay to take the next shot. In Pv7 without the PVC, this wasn't the issue.
True, PVC does help process faster though.

What's the problem with pixel 3 AWB in HDR Enhanced? Just wonder should I switch it off or not

@cstark27
Thanks a lot for this new mod. Works great!
One request:
If it is not too much trouble, could you allow the "Enable camera sounds" toggle to always appear in "Settings", irrespective of region?

This is the best app Ive ever used. Thanks a bunch for the work.

This is truly the best mode thus far. Kudos for the work, man.

Same here
PsychOlli said:
Gives me 410 gone Error when trying to Download
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Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

@cstark27 topshot/recommended shots stopped working with photos shot with p3v8. also tried clearing data and cache many times with no luck. i also have the motio photo on. rest is working sooper fine. thanks for the update

Can't get to the download I don't know if there's an issue with it just letting you know thank you for your hard work
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davidstjohn1 said:
Can't get to the download I don't know if there's an issue with it just letting you know thank you for your hard work
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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open it in a browser with open link a new tab option.

I am running "PieX BETA ROM"(Android Pie) on my Nexus 5x, and I tried installing the P3v8 App on it.
Every time I use "night mode", the "Quick Step" launcher crashes when I try to quit the app.
I tried this many times, each time, after using the night mode, the launcher crashes.
Then I have to (most of the time) restart the phone to get everything working again.
Is there any trick to get this to work?
Thanks.

note3exynosbd said:
Amazing work ? However, there seems to be a problem if the PVC is used. After rapidly taking multiple photos in normal mode or portrait mode, there is a delay to take the next shot. In Pv7 without the PVC, this wasn't the issue.
True, PVC does help process faster though.
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Yes there are still limitations to the config. I hope Google is working on improving it to match or exceed the great work they have done to utilize the Hexagon DSP, and then hopefully they make it the default method in the future. But who knows.
noname729 said:
What's the problem with pixel 3 AWB in HDR Enhanced? Just wonder should I switch it off or not
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See "Google Camera Features" under Introduction in the OP to see what it does. Then know that the Pixel 3 applies this learning based AWB to HDR+ Enhanced, as well as night mode. Some may not prefer to have this behavior on their older Pixel phones where it may not be as accurate, and/or doesn't capture the scene as your eyes see it. This setting does not disable it for Night Sight.
surya1078 said:
@cstark27 topshot/recommended shots stopped working with photos shot with p3v8. also tried clearing data and cache many times with no luck. i also have the motio photo on. rest is working sooper fine. thanks for the update
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I still see the strip of photos ("Shots in this Photo") when swiping up in Google Photos. Do you have that still? Recommended and Best Shot has always been random for me, and I don't use Motion Photos by default so my experience is limited. I have a link in the FAQ in the first post on how to get Top Shot working. Basically you just need the listed Google Photos installed.
PsychOlli said:
Gives me 410 gone Error when trying to Download
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Nichie said:
Same here
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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davidstjohn1 said:
Can't get to the download I don't know if there's an issue with it just letting you know thank you for your hard work
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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I am told this happens if there are too many requests at once. Try again later or when @S4turno gets a chance to upload to his mirror website https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

surya1078 said:
@cstark27 topshot/recommended shots stopped working with photos shot with p3v8. also tried clearing data and cache many times with no luck. i also have the motio photo on. rest is working sooper fine. thanks for the update
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Make sure you have the 4.6 Daydream 500+ DPI Photos app. Just google it.
It is working fine here with v8. I am really digging the new options in the cam

Hi @cstark27 thank you for update everything working great portrait working now.....
But night sight saturation too much Greenish now in P8 version....
Can we have stock saturation.,..?
And more request can you please add this Mod from BSG....View attachment 4658878
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@cstark27 i too get the photo strip but not the recomended shot. have tried taking different photo poses which previously suggested recommended shot in p3v7 but not in p3v8.

Portrait Backdrops, where are the other options?

Hi Every one, i hope to find an answer
I watched on youtube someone changing the backdrop of a portrait with many options, but i can't find it on my phone,
anyone knows how to activate it ??
Why my camera in a70 only have blur, zoom and point.. wheres the other option for background
i watched here
https://youtu.be/sWPh1tF2Zfg?t=250

This is available in 2nd update.. with EIS in video mode and fingerprint improvements , touchscreen issues fixed with june security updates

Akif143 said:
This is available in 2nd update.. with EIS in video mode and fingerprint improvements , touchscreen issues fixed with june security updates
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Update for specific country ? or global
how can i update, i did it once week ago

May update out now

Galaxy A50 received May update today, here in India.
Edit :
Few bugs have been fixed caused due to Android 10 update :
• Nightmode is working properly now.
• You can adjust brightness in ultrawide angle lens again.
• You can Zoom-in now in 25MP mode again.
Cheers.

I cant download it
My update is not getting downloaded. Please do help me

Sumedh_ said:
Galaxy A50 received May update today, here in India.
Edit :
Few bugs have been fixed caused due to Android 10 update :
• Nightmode is working properly now.
• You can adjust brightness in ultrawide angle lens again.
• You can Zoom-in now in 25MP mode again.
Cheers.
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*Exposure not Brightness

Arnaud Créative Studios said:
*Exposure not Brightness
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I appreciate your effort, Auto Correct Studios.
Cheers.