Hello, XDA Community!Welcome to my thread, where I'm testing out quite a few things for the Galaxy A71. My end goal is to make a ROM or IMG that can be flashed that contains all these MODs I'm testing, but right now I'm finding it a bit difficult to actually build a working IMG to flash.
So, I guess I can use this thread as a log of things I'm testing out and for anyone who wants to try them out too, you are very welcome to use them. So, here are a few things that I've tested:
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Floating_Feature edits!These are features you can add in floating_features, which is located in system(root)/vendor/etc
Add full edge lighting features:
Search for the following line in floating_features:
Code:
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_COMMON_CONFIG_EDGE>
And remove the '-basic_lighting' line. It should look something like this
Before:
Code:
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_COMMON_CONFIG_EDGE>people,task,circle,panel,-edgefeeds,edgelighting_v2,debug,cornerR:6.2,search,phonecolor,dot_bottom[COLOR="Red"],-basic_lighting[/COLOR]</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_COMMON_CONFIG_EDGE>
After:
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<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_COMMON_CONFIG_EDGE>people,task,circle,panel,-edgefeeds,edgelighting_v2,debug,cornerR:6.2,search,phonecolor,dot_bottom</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_COMMON_CONFIG_EDGE>
Activate Dolby Atmos without earphones:
This is taken from the tutorial here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77100856&postcount=404 but simplified for the A71
Add the following line in floating_features:
Code:
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_AUDIO_SUPPORT_DUAL_SPEAKER>TRUE</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_AUDIO_SUPPORT_DUAL_SPEAKER>
Search for the following line:
Code:
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_AUDIO_CONFIG_SOUNDALIVE_VERSION>
It should say something like the following:
Code:
eq_custom,uhq_level,karaoke,adapt,dvfs_700000
Replace it with (these were taken from S9+):
Code:
eq_knob,eq_custom,uhq_switch,uhq_level,adapt,spk_stereo,dvfs_860000,tube,concert
Save, reboot and you should now be able to activate Dolby Atmos without earphones
Show music information (now playing) in AOD:
Search for the following line in floating_features:
Code:
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG_AOD_ITEM>
Delete "musicoff" from that line
Code:
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG_AOD_ITEM>aodversion=7,clearcoveroff[COLOR="Red"],musicoff[/COLOR]</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG_AOD_ITEM>
Save and reboot. You will now see the song information in AOD when it's playing
Add AOD to lockscreen clock animation:
Note: This only works on OneUI 2.5, does not work on OneUI 2.1 and below for A71.
Search for the following line in floating_features:
Code:
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG_AOD_ITEM>
Add clocktransition in this line, like this:
Code:
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG_AOD_ITEM>aodversion=7,clearcoveroff[COLOR="Lime"],clocktransition[/COLOR]</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG_AOD_ITEM>
Save and reboot. Done, there will be an added animation from AOD to lockscreen clock.
Camera-feature edits!These are features you can add in camera-features, which is located in system(root)/system/cameradata
Add Pro Video:
Tested in OneUI 2.1. Add the following line under the SHOOTING_MODE lines:
Code:
<local name="SHOOTING_MODE_PRO_VIDEO" back="PRO_VIDEO" enable="true" more="true" [COLOR="Yellow"]order="10"[/COLOR]/>
Make sure your order=## doesn't affect the other existing lines. If your last mode said order="9", change pro_video to "10". If the last one said "11", change pro_video to "12" and so on and so forth
Reboot and you should have pro video on your shooting options
Add 60fps video recorder (1080p):
Tested in OneUI 2.1. Search for the following line:
Code:
<local name="BACK_CAMCORDER_RESOLUTION_FEATURE_MAP_1920X1080"
Under it, add the following line:
Code:
<local name="BACK_CAMCORDER_RESOLUTION_FEATURE_MAP_1920X1080_60FPS" value="true" hdr="true" hdr10="false" preview-size="1920x1080" snapshot-support="true" snapshot-size="4624x2604" vdis="false" effect="false" object-tracking="false" seamless-zoom-support="false" external-storage-support="true"/>
Reboot, go to video settings and you should now see the option to set resolution to FHD (60fps)
Note: For 60fps to work, you have to disable video stabilization. If it is activated, your video will not record (it will just record a bunch of nonsense, like black and white screens).
Edit: Updated line, it now disables video stabilization by default to avoid issues.
Enable second editing in Singe Take:
Tested only in OneUI 2.5. Search the following line:
Code:
<local name="SINGLE_TAKE_USING_SINGLE_LENS_ONLY" value="true" />
Under it, add the following line:
Code:
<local name="SUPPORT_SINGLE_TAKE_EXTENDED_CAPTURE" value="true" />
Save, reboot and you should now be able to switch how many seconds you want single take to last. From 5 seconds all the way up to 15 seconds
If you guys have any edits I should add, let me know. Feel free to give suggestions or edits you've done yourself, even in build.prop
Thanks!
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If you guys have done any edits, let me know so I can add them and we can keep them all in the same thread
Nice to see someone doing these mods!
Is there any way to enable system blur in our A71? I mean blur in app drawer, folders, recents, blur options in goodlock etc.
S1rKekSias said:
Nice to see someone doing these mods!
Is there any way to enable system blur in our A71? I mean blur in app drawer, folders, recents, blur options in goodlock etc.
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Native blur. It may be possible, probably will need to swap out some libs and quite possibly have to port flagship firmware.
It'll take me quite a while before I can port something like an S20 ROM, because system works a little differently.
Who knows, will try sometime in the future.
ShaDisNX255 said:
Native blur. It may be possible, probably will need to swap out some libs and quite possibly have to port flagship firmware.
It'll take me quite a while before I can port something like an S20 ROM, because system works a little differently.
Who knows, will try sometime in the future.
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Thanks for your effort and wish you good luck with your projects! I'll try your mods or rom in the near future.
Edit: I don't think you need to port a flagship fw, e.g. A90 isn't a flagship but it has native blur because of snap 855. Samsung just didn't add it for A71 because of "performance" but I doubt it'll be a problem for snap 730.
S1rKekSias said:
Thanks for your effort and wish you good luck with your projects! I'll try your mods or rom in the near future.
Edit: I don't think you need to port a flagship fw, e.g. A90 isn't a flagship but it has native blur because of snap 855. Samsung just didn't add it for A71 because of "performance" but I doubt it'll be a problem for snap 730.
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Well, what I meant to say actually is that I would need to port a ROM from a device that already has blur, like of course you mentioned the A90.
This is because sometimes, blur is not just dependent on libs, it also depends on certain framework methods
Samsung is known to completely rip them out of mid-range devices, so it's likely that A71's stock framework has it disabled by default and I would need to completely port the system from another device with blur.
Hello! Does this require root? And if not, can it be done over ADB? Thanks!
Andissace said:
Hello! Does this require root? And if not, can it be done over ADB? Thanks!
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It can't be done with adb as far as I know. You need root and a root explorer app that will let you do these modifications on the files specified.
ShaDisNX255 said:
It can't be done with adb as far as I know. You need root and a root explorer app that will let you do these modifications on the files specified.
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Got it! Thank you for the fast reply!
ShaDisNX255, these are exactly what I was looking for, thank you!
Last thing is is there anyway to get slow-motion in 1080p from back camera instead of 720p?
It's ridiculous because the selfie camera allows slow-motion in 1080p, and the back doesn't. If this is possible, that would fulfill all camera wishes!
Outrunna said:
ShaDisNX255, these are exactly what I was looking for, thank you!
Last thing is is there anyway to get slow-motion in 1080p from back camera instead of 720p?
It's ridiculous because the selfie camera allows slow-motion in 1080p, and the back doesn't. If this is possible, that would fulfill all camera wishes!
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Sorry to say, I just tried to change slow motion to 1080p and recording fails, it's not capable by doing simple edits. Would probably need more in-depth modding, which I am not capable of doing.
ShaDisNX255 said:
Sorry to say, I just tried to change slow motion to 1080p and recording fails, it's not capable by doing simple edits. Would probably need more in-depth modding, which I am not capable of doing.
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Are you maybe in touch with other devs?
Technically A71 should be capable to record slow motion in 1080p as even older A70 was.
DonAndress said:
Are you maybe in touch with other devs?
Technically A71 should be capable to record slow motion in 1080p as even older A70 was.
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No, I don't speak with other devs. I don't invest a lot of time on this and am too lazy to look for help anywhere else. If I can get it to work, great. If not, then oh well I just move on.
I don't really feel like looking through A70 firmware and/or looking through custom ROMs to see what can make it work. I personally just leave it as as and move on, something like slow motion recording isn't that much worth my time, in my opinion.
Any other user is free to do the research themselves if it's something they truly want, they have all my support
Other than that, I can do no more for this.
That is ok, I am very grateful for what you have already done Stay safe!
ShaDisNX255 said:
Sorry to say, I just tried to change slow motion to 1080p and recording fails, it's not capable by doing simple edits. Would probably need more in-depth modding, which I am not capable of doing.
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Hello, thanks for the mods,
Could add the option timelapse
jmsmarcelo said:
Hello, thanks for the mods,
Could add the option timelapse
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Do you mean hyperlapse?
ShaDisNX255 said:
Do you mean hyperlapse?
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Yes
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[MOD] Hacked Camera.APK for better audio quality, usage with any battery life & MORE!
Final Update-
Some people have been asking for sourcecode/instructions, so once more, this is the method I used, all credit to Rafalense.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10980448&postcount=268
Those of you wanting me to reupload the APK's, I'm sorry, I don't have them stored anymore, and I wouldn't put them up even if I did. They're based on ANCIENT firmware revisions, and whilst I can appreciate you still would like the functionality somehow, I'm not interested in taking on the project again at this time. Thank you very much for your continued use and desire for my work though, it's very flattering.
I won't be actively developing or supporting this anymore because of it's defunct nature. If you want something similar, I highly recommend the lgCamera app, which has a far better implementation of improved bitrates (select whatever bitrates you want in a menu.) You can get lgCamera on the market- I highly reccomend it.
Anyone who wants to pick up this project can feel free to discuss here or make a new thread, as you please. If you do, please include the link to the guide by Rafalense, as it was the basis for this mod and will doubtlessly be of use to someone.
(Original Post Below)
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In light of my new student status, and since my student loan doesn't even cover my accommodation... I have made a donate link.
If you use the mod regularly, please consider donating, it would really help me out. Don't worry if you can't though, the mod will always be free for all to use.
Thanks for all the support-
- Potatoman.
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Hey folks-
It's with great pleasure that I'm releasing a hacked Camera.apk for you all today! This is my first android mod, so be gentle
Info-
The apk replaces the stock Camera.Apk in the Galaxy S II (or Samsung Captivate!), and has the following features-
- Allows use of the camera & camcorder at any battery life
- Records Audio in 192kbps/44.1Khz quality (CD Quality) rather than stock (64kbps/16khz quality)
- Increased Video Bitrate in 1080 and 720p modes* (See 2nd post for info and download link for this version)
- Optional No Sounds versions (for Standard and Highbit versions!). All of the features, None of the noise! Yes, even the autofocus noise is gone!
- HyperX-'s SuperHighBit version now available (See 2nd post for info and download link for this version)
I have left the settings for the 320x240 and 176x144 resolution modes as stock, so they will be the same size and with the same audio. This is to ensure video messages are kept within the filesize limits
Before/After Comparison (thanks robbiekhan)-
robbiekhan said:
Before:
After:
Treble is high for loud sources in this mod, I'm working on improving it in v2. for now, just stand further back like robbiekhan said - Potatoman
Treble seems high so apologies for that, car volume was higher than I realised ¬_¬
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Additional info:
If you want to get rid of the shutter sound, create a file in /data called local.prop and add the line "ro.camera.sound.forced=0" and restart your phone. This removes both the shutter sound and the focus sound when your phone is on silent, but keeps the sound when it's not on silent. - llBlackenedll
Install Guide:
1) Root & install a file manager which lets you browse root
2) browse to /system/app, and rename your Camera.apk to Camera.apk.bak and your Camera.odex to Camera.odex.bak (for use as a backup to restore from)
3) Unrar my APK (password: [email protected]) and copy it over to /system/app.
4) Rename it Camera.apk
5) Close the file manager and run the Camera app from the main menu
6) IF the app fails to run, or the shortcut is missing, go back to the /system/app folder and try to install it (tap it in root explorer then "install"). This step is only a fallback, do NOT do this if it works already at step 5.
7) Enjoy!
ADB Install Guide- See 2nd post!
This mod was tested on my own Galaxy S II with KE2, KE7, KG1, VillainROM and CognitionROM firmwares.
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Thanks all, hope you enjoy! Thank if you like it
(Download: http://www.multiupload.com/KHRWLERS4J)
(Download with no sounds: http://www.multiupload.com/NNR1SYDYL6 Same password. Be sure to remove cam_start.ogg, cam_stopp.ogg, Camera_click.ogg, Camera_click_short.ogg, Shutter_01.ogg and videoRecord.ogg from /system/media/audio/ui as well!)
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Credits-
Potatoman - Sound implimentation & merging of features & Version Splitting/Maintainance
Soraxd - Original battery life functionality & upcoming music playing functionality
Rafalense - A great post which lead me through how to do this mod over on the Galaxy S forums
pulser_g2 - Original battery life functionality (with soraxD )
llBlackenedll - tip on how to disable shutter sounds
robbiekhan - Before/After Comparison videos
Antoniotdi - An excellent bugfix
hyperX - Great minds think alike eh? HyperX released a similar mod to this on the same day as me! Anyway, we'll be working together on cameramods from now on. Good news huh?
Knightnz - The ADB install guide
ADB Install guide (Thanks knightnz!)-
knightnz said:
How to install using adb with phone connected to your computer:
Copy the new .apk to the root of the internal sdcard of the phone. then run the appropriate set of commands:
STANDARD VERSION:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
cp -r /sdcard/Camera.apk /system/app/Camera.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/Camera.apk
NO SOUND VERSION:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 /system
cp -r /sdcard/CameraSoundless.apk /system/app/Camera.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/Camera.apk
cd /system/media/audio/ui
rm cam*
rm Cam*
rm Shut*
rm Video*
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HyperX-'s SuperHighBit version released!
This is kept here because it isn't mine to remove, and I haven't heard from HyperX in a while. Please note I wont be able to support anyone with this if you choose to use it.
hyperX- said:
Since some of you know me... i imigrated from Symbian here to Android.
Now i am working on several mods with Potatoman to bring you more mods/tweaks stuff.
I have prepared a package, with the following settings:
1080p mode: Normal – 17 Mbit Fine – 24 Mbit – Super fine – 30 Mbit
720p mode Normal – 9 Mbit Fine – 13 Mbit Super fine – 17 Mbit
Both modes have audio at 48000 khz at 192 kbit
Download
Also for those, who are interessted, my site will be soon updated for an Android section.
www.hx-custom-roms.com
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DISCLAIMER TO AVOID DRAMA-
I work on this in my own time as a project, as and when I see fit. At no point does using or donating to the development of this app entitle you to demand anything from me other than what has already been shared. The app is also for use "as is", with no warranty. Support is provided by me (and other helpful members) in this thread and in my PM box as and when we desire.
Anyone who takes an issue with this is more than welcome to not use the app, not post here, and otherwise avoid being a nuisance to the rest of us in this thread.
thanks it works
Nice will download it. But for version 2.. I am able film and listen to music at the same time now on KE7
Cool . Are you able to make the power button work as a shutter key when in the camera app ?
good work, thanks!
This looks great, can someone please upload it to an Android browser friendly file sharing site, like megashare.com for example. Many thanks.
pin spot still here ?
sorrowuk said:
Cool . Are you able to make the power button work as a shutter key when in the camera app ?
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+1 Good idea
Screen brightness low
Hi nice work, thanks. I have one problem with it. When I turn on Camera screen brightness turns to the lowest value, so it is very hard to see what I am filming or photographing.
Potatoman said:
Info-
The apk replaces the stock Camera.Apk in the Galaxy S II, and has the following features-
- Allows use of the camera & camcorder at any battery life
- Records Audio in 192kbps/44.1Khz quality (CD Quality) rather than stock (64kbps/16khz quality)
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Great work man!
Quesiton: does anyone think that there might be a little more video quality to squeeze out of the phone too, or is this already flat maxed out on 1080p at highest settings?
^^ The video quality is already very good. low light sensitivity is a lot better than iPhone 4, for example. I have tested side by side and the ip4 is blocky in low light and motion isn't as good.
Before:
After:
Treble seems high so apologies for that, car volume was higher than I realised ¬_¬
really good job! Works like a charm !!!!
Excellent, could you also fix the force close when running camera on LCD density 160?
It seems only working on the default LCD density 240.
Mine is working fine at 182dpi. But we need a few modifications to the design. It only looks usable at 240dpi.
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Thankssssssssssss waiting for v2
Samsung Galaxy S II gets 1080p 24 Mbit/s recording hack
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-gets-1080p-24-mbits-recording-hack-31155902/
Wow, fast replies
zxz0O0 said:
Nice will download it. But for version 2.. I am able film and listen to music at the same time now on KE7
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Really? Lucky you then when I tested on mine it closes the music player while camera app is open... but maybe it's because I'm not using stock music player. I'll test some more. Either way, enjoy:
sorrowuk said:
Cool . Are you able to make the power button work as a shutter key when in the camera app ?
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I was thinking about trying this, I'll look into it. Shouldn't be too hard.
padlad said:
This looks great, can someone please upload it to an Android browser friendly file sharing site, like megashare.com for example. Many thanks.
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Done. Password is potatoman: http://www.MegaShare.com/3306744. Enjoy
djase said:
pin spot still here ?
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Can you explain what you mean? I don't understand
mdaaddic said:
Hi nice work, thanks. I have one problem with it. When I turn on Camera screen brightness turns to the lowest value, so it is very hard to see what I am filming or photographing.
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Was your battery very low? I know if the battery is VERY low the brightness on the whole phone dims completely, but this isn't something I can fix. If not, it's an odd problem, I can't seem to replicate it... mine retains the brightness it is set to. Can you try enabling the "Auto Brightness" in settings (Display -> brightness -> automatic brightness) and see if it works better then? If not you may have to resort to enabling "outdoor visibility mode" in the camera settings to use it until I can replicate it to fix it.
Richdog said:
Great work man!
Quesiton: does anyone think that there might be a little more video quality to squeeze out of the phone too, or is this already flat maxed out on 1080p at highest settings?
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Robbiekhan hit the nail on the head, increasing the bitrate doesnt necessarily increase the quality by a margin that is worth having... especially with the associated filesize increase. I managed to get it working at 32Mpbs bitrate, but the quality didnt warrant doubling the amount of space it used up.
robbiekhan said:
^^ The video quality is already very good. low light sensitivity is a lot better than iPhone 4, for example. I have tested side by side and the ip4 is blocky in low light and motion isn't as good.
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After:
Treble seems high so apologies for that, car volume was higher than I realised ¬_¬
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Thank you for the comparison videos! I'll add them to the first post for people to see as an example (if you don't want me to just let me know :3)
trUePN said:
Excellent, could you also fix the force close when running camera on LCD density 160?
It seems only working on the default LCD density 240.
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KLoNe1 said:
Mine is working fine at 182dpi. But we need a few modifications to the design. It only looks usable at 240dpi.
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As much as I'd like to, I'm not sure how to go about it. Did the camera app work before at those resolutions? I don't imagine it did, since I didn't change any of the graphics... which means its crashing because of something else. Probably needs a graphic redraw to suitable sizes for the resolutions, but that's quite time consuming and I can't really commit to something like that right now. Sorry.
ermacwins said:
Samsung Galaxy S II gets 1080p 24 Mbit/s recording hack
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-gets-1080p-24-mbits-recording-hack-31155902/
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Yeah but I did it first Mine was ready a few days ago, I just waited for a reply from soraxd as a courtesy before releasing publicly.
The method is the same for changing the video settings as it is audio, but I felt when testing that the difference in quality was not worth the difference in filesize. When I shot a video at 1080p with 36Mbps (that was the max I could use without the phone crashing) it looked virtually identical to the original one, but used up twice the space. If enough people really want it (though I don't see why) I will happily add the functionality to this apk, so you can enjoy the other features as well.
Hope this helped-
Potatoman
Potatoman said:
Wow, fast replies
As much as I'd like to, I'm not sure how to go about it. Did the camera app work before at those resolutions? I don't imagine it did, since I didn't change any of the graphics... which means its crashing because of something else. Probably needs a graphic redraw to suitable sizes for the resolutions, but that's quite time consuming and I can't really commit to something like that right now. Sorry.
Potatoman
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It actually works on LCD density 160, but crashes when you try to scroll down at camera settings or change to videocam.
For now I switch density when I use my camera properly, np.
Password on the file
Edit: My bad, wrong password...
Important notice from forum moderator gregbradley
please read this
New Camera V4 ReleasedSorry for the delay, my parents are on vacation this weeks, so I took this time to be more time with them.
The greater feature in this version are the Exposure modes and the shutter speed, the rest of the changes are below in changelog.
This versions as some minor bugs, like on SA exposure mode and shutter speed should not be available.
when choosing auto exposure mode, ISO and speed should be disabled and the same on other exposure modes.
when choosing shutter prio, max speed is 1/125s don't know why, when using manual, it always use the next ISO chosen, don't know why...
I was thinking... for the people that have faced some bugs on SA, not showing more resolutions, maybe is because of superior auto xposed mode. The best way to disable signature verification ( framework patch ) is to use some xposed mode, like serajr mode and enabling super user mode, or using xInstaller (hadn't try this mode).
I have made my patched code available on my github account
Special thanks to @Lanchon for the great DexPatcher tools. and to @serajr for the xposed mode, that came really handy to disable signature verification
Downloads and Changelog's are below.
And don't forget to hit thanks
Important Discalimer:Be sure to have a System Backup, bootloop is always a possibility (we hope not).
I'm not responsible if something bad happen to your phone... Blah Blah Blah... you know the deal...
What Is:Well, this is a mod of the Z3 Camera with some features unlocked.
This mod is indicated to people who want more control over camera functions, like scenes, iso and more MP.
Current Features:Version 1:
In this Mod I have unlocked 15MP and 20MP on superior auto mode.
Unlocked the ability to use HDR and Scene modes on 15MP and 20MP.
Added more ISO values on the list.
Version 2:
Based on Z3+ camera (28.0.A.7.27_R6A)
Changed application name
Increased the default jpeg quality from 97 to 100
Added new exposure modes (this new modes appear in ISO, they are not complete, it's only a little taste of what I pretend to do)
Version 2.2:
Fixed lockscreen shortcut and lauching camera when screen is off
Version 3:
Based on Z3App 23.4.A.0.546_R14C
Added new Resolution in SuperiorAuto (8MP , 8MP WIDE, 15MP, 20MP)
Version 4:
Source made available on my github
Exposure Mode added on menu, auto, ISO priority, shutter priority and manual
Added option to control shutter Speed, 0 means 1 second, 12 means 1/5000 seconds
Modded menu order, since it has more options I opted for the more important settings at the top.
Fixed some translations.
Added new focus mode "macro", (for the interested people, give a closer look on the source for more details on the focus mode)
Cant remember if I made something else xD
More will become...
Prerequisites:
A compatible phone like the Z series...
Root
Instructions:
First We will prevent bootloops and messed up things...
So starting from clear camera data and removing original camera App, choose the Graphical or Terminal way, or both if you want to have really sure of the processGraphical way:
go to settings->applications->select camera-> clear data
open your file explorer(Like ES File Explorer), go to "/system/priv-app/"
backup and remove SemcCameraUI folder
Terminal way:
adb shell "su -c cp -r /system/priv-app/SemcCameraUI/ /sdcard/SemcCameraUI"
adb shell "su -c rm -r /system/priv-app/SemcCameraUI/"
adb shell "pm clear com.sonyericsson.android.camera"
Since we have a odexed rom, and our package has a different signature, lets patch service.jar, it's easy!!Patch Framework:see this post for better guidance.
Also if you have serajr Xperia Xposed, with Super User Mode enabled, you are good to go, and can skip framework patch
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Just use serajr xposed module to bypass signature verification (service.jar patching).
I can no longer tell you what was the Mod Edit. No warez allowed :angel:
Install the moded camera:
Download the moded camera V4 Download
Just install the file attached in this thread the way you like it...
Optional move app to System:If you want fast capturing to be able to take photos directly from your locked phone, we have to move the app to system
Open Mod Edit
Click on Camera App
Choose Tools
Choose "Move to /system/app"
ENJOY YOUR NEW CAMERA!!!
Thanks:
@AndroPlus for Xposed module 20MP SuperiorAuto
@luminoso for testing support
@sig.alleh for photography explanations
Screen Shots:
Screen shots are a little outdated, I will put some new one's soon.
Can I just replace the SemcCameraUI.apk with root explorer?
Very interesting, thanks.
Can you unlock anything else in superior auto?
Iso, focus modes for example
Thanks for this, working nicely!
Would it also be possible to mute the start-up sound of the camera when using the hardware buttons? Or isn't that part related to the apk? Cause I've tried replacing the camera related .ogg, .m4a and .wav files under /system/media with empty audio files but the sound is still there haha
rich2007 said:
Can I just replace the SemcCameraUI.apk with root explorer?
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Yes you can replace, but don't forget to wipe data and patch the framework.
jarayn said:
Very interesting, thanks.
Can you unlock anything else in superior auto?
Iso, focus modes for example
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Superior auto is supposed to be "auto", so that kind of mod's only makes sense in manual mode.
aardappel12 said:
Thanks for this, working nicely!
Would it also be possible to mute the start-up sound of the camera when using the hardware buttons? Or isn't that part related to the apk? Cause I've tried replacing the camera related .ogg, .m4a and .wav files under /system/media with empty audio files but the sound is still there haha
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I just noticed that sound now, I don't like it too, I will try to mute it.
nice, bro could you provide the original SemcCameraUI.apk...? please
thanks in advance!
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Help! I.do it all like the instructions and camera fc closes
Provide original semccameraui please
Have you patched the framework and clear data?
Also have you rebooted?
Wait a little, I will provide you the original camera soon
Here you have it. The original camera
https://mega.co.nz/#!hNQRhTSJ!stz9UM_K1keWoPHOqglXiWLnu0fc1DVkHddiCmiO-Vo
Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app
Does this work on LP?
rich2007 said:
Does this work on LP?
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Yes, this is made from LP original camera
Great mod!
Would it be possible to add a feature to force HDR in superior auto? I've found HDR almost always improves the photo.
And add a way to change/choose which camera mode starts with camera button/from lockscreen?
Default is always Superior auto and there isn't a way to change it.
Lastly, would it be possible to add lower resolutions to superior auto, like 3.1MP? Even the defualt 8MP is sometimes unnecesarily big.
Anyway, even without those changes thanks for the great work!
going to try this, thx!
OldAcquaintance said:
Great mod!
Would it be possible to add a feature to force HDR in superior auto? I've found HDR almost always improves the photo.
And add a way to change/choose which camera mode starts with camera button/from lockscreen?
Default is always Superior auto and there isn't a way to change it.
Lastly, would it be possible to add lower resolutions to superior auto, like 3.1MP? Even the default 8MP is sometimes unnecesarily big.
Anyway, even without those changes thanks for the great work!
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About HDR in Superior Auto, as I said before,Superior Auto it's supposed to be auto. Also HDR requires that you won't move the camera when shooting.
About adding a way to change/choose which camera mode starts on Fast Capture I pretend to do it, but maybe it will take a little bit... Just wait
About 3MP I see no advantages, can you tell me what's your reason? Space? speed? other?
Regarding HDR, I know, but was still hoping maybe you'll agree It's mostly a personal preference to how/what I photograph.
Anyway, if autostart mode can be changed/selected, I can always choose to start manual with HDR so no problem That would be awesome!
Also, 3.1MP I've found is the optimal for me for standard photos - speed, size, battery and fast auto upload to the cloud/services, which again saves a lot of battery. No visual difference even when looking on a TV screen because it's resolution is still big enough that it gets scaled down.
I really wanted this to work but it just wont.
have tried every which way to get it installed but it always either fails to install or camera fails when trying to launch
Thanks for the mod, it's working so far!
Only gripe is that I can't select the SD card anymore as saving location. I also applied the SD card fix to the system, but the option stays greyed out. Any suggestions?
Has nobody else the problem with the greyed out SD card option?
Have you tried to reboot after moving to system
Also have you cleared the app data
Here is working fine.
Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app
zezadas said:
Have you tried to reboot after moving to system
Also have you cleared the app data
Here is working fine.
Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app
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Yeah I also tried clearing data and rebooted several times. SD card option remains grey.
Other apps don't have problems to access SD card.
not working
Unfortunately it does not work.
I can not enable HDR or Scenes in manual camera mode.
I've tried LuckyPatcher, clean Cache and Dalvik, Reboot, ........
Can use internal and external storage (sd card).
My system:
KitKat 4.4.4 with Firmware 23.0.1.A.5.7 (Stock Rom, Stock Kernel), rooted, Recovery, Xposed with LuckyPatcher, ......
MMTK84 said:
Unfortunately it does not work.
I can not enable HDR or Scenes in manual camera mode.
I've tried LuckyPatcher, clean Cache and Dalvik, Reboot, ........
Can use internal and external storage (sd card).
My system:
KitKat 4.4.4 with Firmware 23.0.1.A.5.7 (Stock Rom, Stock Kernel), rooted, Recovery, Xposed with LuckyPatcher, ......
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I haven't tested this on KitKat Rom's, as I said before this came from Lollipop Rom.
But that's awkward, since you can open the camera. :s
Have you done the steps right?
This is not my creation, but it took me a long time to find this and it actually works, so I am going to post a link to the other XDA thread to make it easy to locate.
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/forum.x...neageos-15-1-note-5-android-8-1-t3737405/amp/
My WiFi and calls work. The camera was glitchy but if that bothers you, remove it with a system app uninstaller and replace it with one you prefer. I also did not care for lawnchair or trebuchet launcher so I replaced them with pixel launcher(also here on XDA).
I have not noticed any other bugs so far in the past 24 hours I've been using the ROM. Make sure you flash all the zips, there are a couple of zips with the ROM that fix things. Also take a moment to give the developer a thank you, its a fully functional oreo on s6 edge +!
Thanks for reading, enjoy the upgrade to Oreo
Zenlte moddified lineage 15.1/nexusOS for s6e+ done by myself. I did some stuff to get the camera going a bit better. Lower res to 1080p. The full thread is in the s6e+ t mobile forum under android development the original rom and kernel are in the link above at the top.
https://mega.nz/#F!aaIDmT5D!FG9QpMYPcNCjlDiIkGCX4g
godkingofcanada said:
This is not my creation, but it took me a long time to find this and it actually works, so I am going to post a link to the other XDA thread to make it easy to locate.
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/forum.x...neageos-15-1-note-5-android-8-1-t3737405/amp/
My WiFi and calls work. The camera was glitchy but if that bothers you, remove it with a system app uninstaller and replace it with one you prefer. I also did not care for lawnchair or trebuchet launcher so I replaced them with pixel launcher(also here on XDA).
I have not noticed any other bugs so far in the past 24 hours I've been using the ROM. Make sure you flash all the zips, there are a couple of zips with the ROM that fix things. Also take a moment to give the developer a thank you, its a fully functional nougat on s6 edge +!
Thanks for reading, enjoy the upgrade to Oreo
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Forgot to mention pixel has an app you can get that allows you to install icon packs and change names of apps.
A peek at the about.
That rom is still not stable enough.
El Solido said:
That rom is still not stable enough.
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I haven't had anything crash or anything serious go wrong yet.
godkingofcanada said:
I haven't had anything crash or anything serious go wrong yet.
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Well i tried it, rom was little laggy for me, camera is unstable, high definition videos lags, batter life is bad and other minor things, but can be used no crashes or anything
El Solido said:
Well i tried it, rom was little laggy for me, camera is unstable, high definition videos lags, batter life is bad and other minor things, but can be used no crashes or anything
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I fixed the battery life with kernel auditor and replaced the video/camera with s different one. Then I removed the init.d and reinstalled it to get proper access, also used a different super user then the one provided. I've got xposed running with busybox and amplify. I'm not a dev but I am in college studying computer programming. My take on this ROM is if you know your way around your droid well and can invest some time any bug in it is fixable. The battery could be improved more by using a different kernel or editing the one contained in this ROM to add more governor settings and tweeks. I reached out to the ROM developer on that subject, with any luck they will look into it.
godkingofcanada said:
I fixed the battery life with kernel auditor and replaced the video/camera with s different one. Then I removed the init.d and reinstalled it to get proper access, also used a different super user then the one provided. I've got xposed running with busybox and amplify. I'm not a dev but I am in college studying computer programming. My take on this ROM is if you know your way around your droid well and can invest some time any bug in it is fixable. The battery could be improved more by using a different kernel or editing the one contained in this ROM to add more governor settings and tweeks. I reached out to the ROM developer on that subject, with any luck they will look into it.
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I know i tried other camera again unstable camera, sometimes works without issues, sometimes its ****, i got also xposed running, bluetooth music play was little stuttering, and you cant fix high definition lag yet, so not worth for me
El Solido said:
I know i tried other camera again unstable camera, sometimes works without issues, sometimes its ****, i got also xposed running, bluetooth music play was little stuttering, and you cant fix high definition lag yet, so not worth for me
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Mine stutters a bit but not too bad. I removed the camera and then flashed the s6 edge camera instead of the s6 and it improved a fair bit. Luckily I do not use Bluetooth audio so in my case only recording videos has a bug still and its not a deal breaker as I walk around with my s6 e+ as my surfing and calls device and my s7 is my music and gaming device. So for me I just record with s7 if I need video while I try to fix it. Once I figure it out I will share the details.
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Mine stutters a bit but not too bad. I removed the camera and then flashed the s6 edge camera instead of the s6 and it improved a fair bit. Luckily I do not use Bluetooth audio so in my case only recording videos has a bug still and its not a deal breaker as I walk around with my s6 e+ as my surfing and calls device and my s7 is my music and gaming device. So for me I just record with s7 if I need video while I try to fix it. Once I figure it out I will share the details.
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If its your second device then it can be used, but as primary device rom is not stable enough.
Error logs for camera.
Logs
I'm not an expert but this seems to be a Java runtime error. I have to really get down to the core and look now. The only time I encounter an error with parsing an int is when the syntax is wrong, like trying to parse an invalid type to an int. I'm starting to believe I'm going to need to remove all traces of the camera from the droid 100% and try flashing zips from different models until it works. Or sit down with eclipse and go through line by line and solve the exceptions Java is throwing.
El Solido said:
If its your second device then it can be used, but as primary device rom is not stable enough.
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I got HD working for photos and videos but now the video frame freezes like its a photo and only audio records. Argh
OK I got it. If you edit the settings in the native app and drop video recording from 4k to 1080 it improves a lot. And open camera from the play store looks / sounds a bit better for video. I can now record videos in HD and its not choppy or laggy. VoIP is also working. Besides the Bluetooth issue that you mentioned which I can not test to troubleshoot I don't know of any remaining issues. Have you tried removing Bluetooth drives and files reinstalling it?
Bluetooth-audio doesn't work on my SM-G928F. NFC, WiFi-Direct and AndroidBeam are also not working.
DGB100 said:
Bluetooth-audio doesn't work on my SM-G928F. NFC, WiFi-Direct and AndroidBeam are also not working.
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Yeah because you install remove nfc zip so ofcourse, and who use nfc anyway
DGB100 said:
Bluetooth-audio doesn't work on my SM-G928F. NFC, WiFi-Direct and AndroidBeam are also not working.
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Have you tried not removing the NFC and seeing if it boots?
So the pre installed camera works on and off due to runtime errors and conflicts stemming from Exynos camera3. The files are named camera 2 but logcat shows camera 3. I tried cyanogen but I get the error that it can't find media recorder. I'm going to try installing media recorder and seeing if it works with the cyanogen camera. Fingers crossed
El Solido said:
If its your second device then it can be used, but as primary device rom is not stable enough.
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I'm hearing camera 2 API is not fully supported on the s6 devices. This could be the issue. However if I am correct that sucks. Because I can not just swap API. I would have to talk to the dev and he or I would have to reduild the ROM using media recorder API if that's possible in Oreo. I assume it would still work despite being depreciated by Google and it's java.
I have compared the EIS between RN8 and Realme 5 (and some other devices). I realized that EIS mode doesn't work AT ALL whether it's turned on or not. I try to flash China Rom, Global rom and Eu rom as well, however; there is no improvement.
I heard someone said that we can tweak the build.prop file to handle the problem, but I cannot find out how to do that.
If anyone knows how to fix this, please give a comment. Thanks in advance!
tungyn9x said:
I have compared the EIS between RN8 and Realme 5 (and some other devices). I realized that EIS mode doesn't work AT ALL whether it's turned on or not. I try to flash China Rom, Global rom and Eu rom as well, however; there is no improvement.
I heard someone said that we can tweak the build.prop file to handle the problem, but I cannot find out how to do that.
If anyone knows how to fix this, please give a comment. Thanks in advance!
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In build.prop add the following line
Code:
persist.vendor.camera.eis.enabled=1
the_weird_aquarian said:
In build.prop add the following line
Code:
persist.vendor.camera.eis.enabled=1
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^So did that do anything?
Image stabilization is only available up to 1080p30; this is stated in the specs (not emphasized of course!) I have confirmed this in video tests too... However I have noticed it creates 'skipping' effect where the video jumps a bit when the camera moves. Not good! So probably better to do it afterward in software on your PC (or maybe there's an app for that?). Should work better, and at any resolution too.
Edit: I just discovered the Google Photos app has a good "Stabilize" feature, works with 4K too.
A working Gcam for our phone, because we deserve it:
BSG GCam APKs - Google Camera Port
Modified Google Camera app by BSG.
www.celsoazevedo.com
(always use this version: org.codeaurora.snapcam)
Compared to the stock camera, the shutter is faster and the colours are somewhat more vibrant. Haven't had a chance to compare night modes yet.
If you have an XML setup to recommend, please do share.
stazz83 said:
A working Gcam for our phone, because we deserve it:
BSG: MGC_8.1.101_A9_PV0h
Download MGC_8.1.101_A9_PV0h by BSG.
www.celsoazevedo.com
(always use this version: org.codeaurora.snapcam)
Compared to the stock camera, the shutter is faster and the colours are somewhat more vibrant. Haven't had a chance to compare night modes yet.
If you have an XML setup to recommend, please do share.
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Nice thanks! Do you know how to set it as the default camera app? I tried disabling the op camera app, but now I cannot open my camera from my lock screen.
jprattnu said:
Nice thanks! Do you know how to set it as the default camera app? I tried disabling the op camera app, but now I cannot open my camera from my lock screen.
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The option should be under app info > advanced settings.
Update: I have tested the latest BSG's version of 8 April and it works as well.
Just make sure you download the org.codeaurora.snapcam version from this page:
BSG: MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1zfix
Download MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1zfix by BSG.
www.celsoazevedo.com
Weird how 4K 60fps only works on the ultrawide camera and not the main camera.
Is there any gcam mod that allows to record 8k and 4k/120fps? BTW I tried many mods and I did not find any with all functionalities available: all cameras, motion photos, night sight etc. If motion photos available, only single camera can be used, etc.
I also don't understand why they decided to remove all languages other than English from all mods. Original Gcam supports many languages.
giaur said:
Is there any gcam mod that allows to record 8k and 4k/120fps? BTW I tried many mods and I did not find any with all functionalities available: all cameras, motion photos, night sight etc. If motion photos available, only single camera can be used, etc.
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Not at the moment, as far as I know but our device's release happend less than a month ago so the development is still in early stages. BSG is quite fast at updates so hopefully it'll eventually happen.
giaur said:
I also don't understand why they decided to remove all languages other than English from all mods. Original Gcam supports many languages.
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I guess that way is much more simple and if that's the trade-off for faster updates than I'm very happy with it.
stazz83 said:
I guess that way is much more simple
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What is much more simple? Additional languages strings are original from Google, no need to touch them. Of course, additional custom settings will appear in English only, because they won't be translated.
Additional effort required to remove all translations. So it's opposite to what you are saying
What's the difference between the org.codeaurora.snapcam and the com.google.android.GoogleCameraEng apks?
Was wondering the same... Thank you.
JCDentonMale said:
What's the difference between the org.codeaurora.snapcam and the com.google.android.GoogleCameraEng apks?
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JCDentonMale said:
What's the difference between the org.codeaurora.snapcam and the com.google.android.GoogleCameraEng apks?
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That's the package signature. On some phones, using the Snapcam one allows access to the auxiliary cameras (ultrawide, telephoto).
jericho246 said:
That's the package signature. On some phones, using the Snapcam one allows access to the auxiliary cameras (ultrawide, telephoto).
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So IOTW, the snapcam is preferred for the 9 Pro then? Also, can anybody find a way to track that specific release somehow incase it updates? Thank you!
Edit - what is an XML setup btw?
jprattnu said:
So IOTW, the snapcam is preferred for the 9 Pro then?
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I think so, yes. I read Snapcam is recommended for phones from BBK-owned smartphone brands. However keep in mind a brand could "block" the access to auxiliary cameras at any moment. For example Samsung blocked access to the selfie camera, so in GCam ports, the selfie camera just does not work on Samsungs... Not sure if they have fixed it, but I know it's been a problem for Samsung users.
jprattnu said:
Also, can anybody find a way to track that specific release somehow incase it updates? Thank you!
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I don't think there's a way to track it, just gotta visit the celsoazevedo page from time to time. Although most updates are minor, so don't worry about that.
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Edit - what is an XML setup btw?
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You can download a XML file, and import it to the GCam app. It will import settings from the file, so if you find a XML file for the 9 Pro BSG Gcam port, just download it and import it via the app. Also you can create XML files yourself, and share them if you want as well.
jericho246 said:
I think so, yes. I read Snapcam is recommended for phones from BBK-owned smartphone brands. However keep in mind a brand could "block" the access to auxiliary cameras at any moment. For example Samsung blocked access to the selfie camera, so in GCam ports, the selfie camera just does not work on Samsungs... Not sure if they have fixed it, but I know it's been a problem for Samsung users.
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Some manufacturers have even coded things to prevent third-party cameras from using the phone's full camera resolution capabilities. On OnePlus devices they could be locked to 12 MP, even the main camera.
jprattnu said:
So IOTW, the snapcam is preferred for the 9 Pro then? Also, can anybody find a way to track that specific release somehow incase it updates? Thank you!
Edit - what is an XML setup btw?
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Here is the updated files from the site that does all the gcam mods https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-bsg/
There is no configs anyone has done yet here is my saved one with my settings if you wish to try it, only changed lens device settings and interface settings, nothing modified for actual photo adjustments.
To apply go into setting and look for load xml then pick it from the file picker
JCDentonMale said:
What's the difference between the org.codeaurora.snapcam and the com.google.android.GoogleCameraEng apks?
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me too ...
jeudecon said:
me too ...
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JCDentonMale said:
What's the difference between the org.codeaurora.snapcam and the com.google.android.GoogleCameraEng apks?
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jprattnu said:
Was wondering the same... Thank you.
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Nothing, really. They just have different signatures. If you find that certain additional modules (Magisk flashables that add or enhance a device's camera functions) don't work, try the other. Some devices have a camera version signed specifically for them (ie, Samsung phones) because of this. It just happens that the snapcam signature seems to work best on our device.
I'm having some nasty issues with a strong lilac purple pink RAW files from Gcam recently. It makes it unusable. It worked fine before but suddenly this problem started happening, perhaps it came after a system update. :/
/ Magnus
stazz83 said:
A working Gcam for our phone, because we deserve it:
BSG: MGC_8.1.101_A9_PV0h
Download MGC_8.1.101_A9_PV0h by BSG.
www.celsoazevedo.com
(always use this version: org.codeaurora.snapcam)
Compared to the stock camera, the shutter is faster and the colours are somewhat more vibrant. Haven't had a chance to compare night modes yet.
If you have an XML setup to recommend, please do share.
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I tried this and the colors were way to bright and inaccurate
Rebelwolf4622 said:
I tried this and the colors were way to bright and inaccurate
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We'll, it's not a secret that Google's image processing slightly saturates the colours and beautifies photos. Not a bad thing imho.
Anyhow, BSG keeps releasing new builds, the latest one dated today:
BSG: MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1zfix
Download MGC_8.1.101_A9_GV1zfix by BSG.
www.celsoazevedo.com