There's no menu option or tap-focus on-screen in the camera mode.
I've got an Galaxy S, on Froyo that has this option available in camera mode.
Where is it? I can't focus the camera?
I also find it strange that nobody else reported this problem?
Deadbeef said:
There's no menu option or tap-focus on-screen in the camera mode.
I've got an Galaxy S, on Froyo that has this option available in camera mode.
Where is it? I can't focus the camera?
I also find it strange that nobody else reported this problem?
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That's because it isn't a problem! Hold down the "shutter" button to focus.
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Dave
foxmeister said:
That's because it isn't a problem! Hold down the "shutter" button to focus.
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Dave
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Dave you are correct, that does work.
Strange that the tap-screenlocation focus is gone.
Kenneth
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That's because it isn't a problem! Hold down the "shutter" button to focus.
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Oh, I didn't realize. Thanks !
The barcode scanners apps I use have pretty good auto-focus capabilities, with a special emphasis on macro mode of course.
On a side note, I wish there was a "flashlight" app compatible with the Tab's LED camera flash. The barcode scanner app actually triggers full flash light before taking a picture, that's quite handy.
There is a "flashlight" app in market that uses the LED flash. It works quite well.
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There is a "flashlight" app in market that uses the LED flash. It works quite well.
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Yeah, I actually tested the development samples before it got released to the market Thanks for the heads-up!
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720p Recording experiment...
Anyone tried using the Galaxy S Camera.apk on the Tab
Related
Even though I suggested my GF to get the iPhone 3GS and 4S, I'm not a fan of iOS or any iDevice for that matter - I just don't like the lack of flexibility without jailbreaking.
Still, Apple has been able to do it over and over again, they find some missing feature, and nail it. They just implement it perfectly.
This time it's the AE/AF Lock.
I wish SGS II had this as an option, this would prove so useful with the autofocus problems it is having. And ofc it's a great feature both for still images and video.
If anyone knows about any fixes/patches/way to get this done on android/sgsII - This is the place to share!
The exposure lock will be available to apps in ICS .. i am hoping Google implementation of ICS camera will carry it too.
Keeping my fingers crossed ... i honestly feel the camera module on SGSII deserves better camera app capabilities
Could not agree more. I was freaked when realizing that it's not possible at all on our phone. Always liked that about camera+ from the apple app store
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eitama said:
I wish SGS II had this as an option, this would prove so useful with the autofocus problems it is having. And ofc it's a great feature both for still images and video.
If anyone knows about any fixes/patches/way to get this done on android/sgsII - This is the place to share!
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The SGSII has AF/AE lock. What drugs are you on? To AF/AE lock both at once, just hold down the shutter button on the screen. You will hear the beep and the focus box will go green. Now the AF/AE is locked you can pan the camera around and you'll see the focus is locked and the exposure doesn't change. Now you just let go of the shutter button and the SGSII will take the photo.
If you want just AF lock, you tap on the area of the screen that you want to focus at and you'll hear the beep with the box going green. Now you can move the camera around and you'll see that the focus is locked but AE is still active and adjusting the exposure. To take a photo in this mode, you tap the shutter button. If you hold the shutter button down instead, it refocuses and goes into AF/AE lock.
I've had this feature ever since I bought my SGSII in May.
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The SGSII has AF/AE lock. What drugs are you on? To AF/AE lock both at once, just hold down the shutter button on the screen. You will hear the beep and the focus box will go green. Now the AF/AE is locked you can pan the camera around and you'll see the focus is locked and the exposure doesn't change. Now you just let go of the shutter button and the SGSII will take the photo.
If you want just AF lock, you tap on the area of the screen that you want to focus at and you'll hear the beep with the box going green. Now you can move the camera around and you'll see that the focus is locked but AE is still active and adjusting the exposure. To take a photo in this mode, you tap the shutter button. If you hold the shutter button down instead, it refocuses and goes into AF/AE lock.
I've had this feature ever since I bought my SGSII in May.
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Yes, but it don't work @ video mode. Our phone will only start auto-focus when the recording has started. Did you even watch the video?
11768 said:
Yes, but it don't work @ video mode. Our phone will only start auto-focus when the recording has started. Did you even watch the video?
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+1
10 Chars
Haha who's on drugs now
I guess with ICS a lot is gonna change and we will have more freedom to.tweak the camera
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NoOneCanHelpMe said:
Haha who's on drugs now
I guess with ICS a lot is gonna change and we will have more freedom to.tweak the camera
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Looks like I am the one on drugs! Apologies to eitama for my biteyness.
Never mind. His post at least helped a few people to use their Camera better (if only for still photos)!
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Never mind. His post at least helped a few people to use their Camera better (if only for still photos)!
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Yep. I learn about the holding the shutter button to lock both AE and AF. Cheers!
11768 said:
Yep. I learn about the holding the shutter button to lock both AE and AF. Cheers!
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I just learnt that too! Thanks haha =P
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Yes, but it don't work @ video mode. Our phone will only start auto-focus when the recording has started. Did you even watch the video?
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It DOES work on video mode. SGS II has had this feature since day one. Stock Video Camera app just doesn't implement it. If you're a developer, it's easy to add to your app.
Here's a video I made testing no auto-focus & no auto-exposure for the SGS II...although this is for my private video recording app, not released & probably never will be.
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Never mind. His post at least helped a few people to use their Camera better (if only for still photos)!
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haha +1. Me is one of them!
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It DOES work on video mode. SGS II has had this feature since day one. Stock Video Camera app just doesn't implement it. If you're a developer, it's easy to add to your app.
Here's a video I made testing no auto-focus & no auto-exposure for the SGS II...although this is for my private video recording app, not released & probably never will be.
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Great news! Well, maybe someone here can try to look into Camera.apk as I do not have any knowledge on smali.
Sleepycat3 said:
The SGSII has AF/AE lock. What drugs are you on? To AF/AE lock both at once, just hold down the shutter button on the screen. You will hear the beep and the focus box will go green. Now the AF/AE is locked you can pan the camera around and you'll see the focus is locked and the exposure doesn't change. Now you just let go of the shutter button and the SGSII will take the photo.
If you want just AF lock, you tap on the area of the screen that you want to focus at and you'll hear the beep with the box going green. Now you can move the camera around and you'll see that the focus is locked but AE is still active and adjusting the exposure. To take a photo in this mode, you tap the shutter button. If you hold the shutter button down instead, it refocuses and goes into AF/AE lock.
I've had this feature ever since I bought my SGSII in May.
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Thank you for the explanation. You helped me in understanding the camera better and use it in much better way
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Never mind. His post at least helped a few people to use their Camera better (if only for still photos)!
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+1 on tht yes the feature is present , but its a good post as said aboue, will help others.....cheeerz
aerobahn said:
It DOES work on video mode. SGS II has had this feature since day one. Stock Video Camera app just doesn't implement it. If you're a developer, it's easy to add to your app.
Here's a video I made testing no auto-focus & no auto-exposure for the SGS II...although this is for my private video recording app, not released & probably never will be.
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Hi! That's amazing. Are you sure you can't share this app? It's the only thing missing from the whole android world at the moment.
I would enjoy paying for an app capable of this. And many people like me.
No kidding this would be awesome for some creative video making.
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haha +1. Me is one of them!
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Plus me
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Now that we have gotten past the rooted camera issue, let see what people can do with 20.7 megapixels of sony goodness.
So I'll start.
Taken using the Google camera App photosphere mode
Lambo at the diner!
Burlingtonrox said:
Now that we have gotten past the rooted camera issue, let see what people can do with 20.7 megapixels of sony goodness.
So I'll start.
Taken using the Google camera App photosphere mode
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What do you mean "gotten past" the issue? My understanding is there is no current solution
Burlingtonrox said:
Now that we have gotten past the rooted camera issue, let see what people can do with 20.7 megapixels of sony goodness.
So I'll start.
Taken using the Google camera App photosphere mode
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Looks quite amazing that:good:
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Lambo at the diner!
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Is this on a bootloader locked phone?
King p1n said:
Looks quite amazing that:good:
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Why are there blurred out spots through out the picture? (Like by the graffiti on the rocks.)
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Why are there blurred out spots through out the picture? (Like by the graffiti on the rocks.)
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Same question, do you have any more samples to share in full resolution? Thanks!
Some samples
Hello all.
I've had the device for around 2 weeks now, so I can't say I have mastered it.
My experience says that It is definitely not as easy as an iPhone that you just point and shoot and 9 out of 10 you will get a good photo.
This phone/sensor has great capabilities BUT you need to work on the settings.
Here are some samples from these 2 weeks I have been using it.
:cyclops:
SAMPLES HERE
More will be added in time.
Did you use the default camera app, or maybe some alternatives? I like ProCapture, but the focus speed and overall snappiness is better with stock camera app.
Nice pictures thou, the manual mode selection and exposure compenstaion is really visible.
bengadget said:
Is this on a bootloader locked phone?
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Yes, I don't need root as one doesn't need battery improving tweaks on this phone.
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Why are there blurred out spots through out the picture? (Like by the graffiti on the rocks.)
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What you see is a not focused picture stitched into the pano. Third party cameras like google camera sometimes doesn't focus correctly, they don't wait long enough for the focus on this phone.
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Same question, do you have any more samples to share in full resolution? Thanks!
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None that are good.
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Yes, I don't need root as one doesn't need battery improving tweaks on this phone.
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Since this is on a locked bootloader, I would like to point out that I've created such a topic already in the Themes and Apps section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/themes-apps/post-pictures-xperia-z3-compact-t2889119
There already is a thread for this here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/themes-apps/post-pictures-xperia-z3-compact-t2889119
Thread closed.
Hi, is there a way to enable saturation control on this phone? or maybe shutter speed? some mod? some apk?
Also smooth-motion, is this another fake 1080p like the LG G2 60 fps option? which actually shot in 720p (upscaled) and does the digital stabilization works along with the OIS in this mode?
I'd like to add one topic to the wishlist: A FOCUS INDICATOR !
Just all digital cameras tell you if the autofocus worked - by changing the color of the reticle, by a sound - just the Note 4 does NOT tell you if it's autofocus succeeded or not.
So no one?
Chefproll said:
I'd like to add one topic to the wishlist: A FOCUS INDICATOR !
Just all digital cameras tell you if the autofocus worked - by changing the color of the reticle, by a sound - just the Note 4 does NOT tell you if it's autofocus succeeded or not.
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You can press on the screen for a bit longer and the circle/focus will lock on the subject you want to shoot.
dazed1 said:
You can press on the screen for a bit longer and the circle/focus will lock on the subject you want to shoot.
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Sure. But it still does not show if focusing was successful or not.
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Sure. But it still does not show if focusing was successful or not.
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It locks the focus when you press for sure imho....
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It locks the focus when you press for sure imho....
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Erm... Am I talking Suaheli ?
OF COURSE it tries to lock the focus, but that's not the point.
There's NO indication if the focus lock was successful (picture focused, sharp) or if the focus lock failed (picture still unfocused, blurred). There's no indication by the Note 4, while other digital cameras output an audio signal, a beep, or change the color of the focus reticle (e. g. green for success, red for a focus failure) if the focus lock was successful.
Nothing of that with the Note.
So no one has any option to control shutter speed?
Camera being a system app, I don't think it's moddable (I know that's not a word) without root. You can install a different cam app though.
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Camera being a system app, I don't think it's moddable (I know that's not a word) without root. You can install a different cam app though.
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But often custom camera aps have terrible processing, the reason why i never install cyanogen on my phones
Maybe i will decide to root, but even with root, i don't see an option (mod or apk) to manually control the shutter speed?
Bump, what about saturation control?
Anyone knows a way how to control the saturation?
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Anyone knows a way how to control the saturation?
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You can download Food mode, it has temperature control and produces more vivid pictures in terms of saturation.
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iridaki said:
You can download Food mode, it has temperature control and produces more vivid pictures in terms of saturation.
iR¡[email protected]!* from Galaxy Note 4 via Tapatalk
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WOW really? but is it only for that mode?
Thanks so much.
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WOW really? but is it only for that mode?
Thanks so much.
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Yeah, only for that mode. Works well, definitely worth trying.
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Is there any camera app for CM12? like in touchwiz, i mean more advance than the CM camera app??!!
Google play is the place to try. Maybe google search for "the best camera".
There are lots of Top 10's about those kind of things.
Looking for an answer as well. What I'm really looking for is a camera app that can match the night mode of the touchwiz camera.
if i found great camera app, it will for sure missing the camcorder!!
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Looking for an answer as well. What I'm really looking for is a camera app that can match the night mode of the touchwiz camera.
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boss-619 said:
if i found great camera app, it will for sure missing the camcorder!!
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Is there any camera app for CM12? like in touchwiz, i mean more advance than the CM camera app??!!
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Camera FV-5 And Cinema FV-5.
but it's a paid app. you know what to do already. (if you know what i mean)
but it has no front camera feature. so just use the normal aosp camera for front cam features.
that's what i'm using when i'm on AOSP Builds such as CM11,CM12,Carbon Rom etc.... :good:
good luck
Can anyone who's using GPE by Danvdh tell me how the OnePlus One camera app is compared to the Motorola and Google Camera? I always wondered and now I won't have to start a new thread
xDroidZz said:
Camera FV-5 And Cinema FV-5.
but it's a paid app. you know what to do already. (if you know what i mean)
but it has no front camera feature. so just use the normal aosp camera for front cam features.
that's what i'm using when i'm on AOSP Builds such as CM11,CM12,Carbon Rom etc.... :good:
good luck
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LOL. I know what you mean.
P.S. Would Digong approve?
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Can anyone who's using GPE by Danvdh tell me how the OnePlus One camera app is compared to the Motorola and Google Camera? I always wondered and now I won't have to start a new thread
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OnePlus Camera is the best among those two for me! but Motorola is also good!
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LOL. I know what you mean.
P.S. Would Digong approve?
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what's digong?
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what's digong?
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I thought you're from Davao? Never mind dude... [emoji1]
Found a really promising camera alternative for low light photography. App is called "A better camera."
What I really missed though is the touch to focus feature from the TW Camera in night mode. So far, every app I've tried won't work with touch to focus in night mode.
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I thought you're from Davao? Never mind dude... [emoji1]
Found a really promising camera alternative for low light photography. App is called "A better camera."
What I really missed though is the touch to focus feature from the TW Camera in night mode. So far, every app I've tried won't work with touch to focus in night mode.
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yes i am but i dont understand digong hahahaha
touch to focus actually works on Camera FV 5. but focusing on that camera/app is only at the center
https://www.sammobile.com/news/new-samsung-galaxy-s20-update-with-camera-improvements-out-now/
Has anyone tried it yet?
XanoZuke said:
Has anyone tried it yet?
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G98xxXXU2ATE6, according to one user new function in camera application called cloe-up zoom very useful to take very close objects something like micro camera
not test yet
wait and see
UNIK97122 said:
G98xxXXU2ATE6, according to one user new function in camera application called cloe-up zoom very useful to take very close objects something like micro camera
not test yet
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S20 Ultra 5G i dont see any additional features
Darkat70 said:
S20 Ultra 5G i dont see any additional features
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hi, that's why i mentionned "according to one user" on sammobile https://www.sammobile.com/news/new-samsung-galaxy-s20-update-with-camera-improvements-out-now/
i didn't upgrade for the moment
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hi, that's why i mentionned "according to one user" on sammobile https://www.sammobile.com/news/new-samsung-galaxy-s20-update-with-camera-improvements-out-now/
i didn't upgrade for the moment
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It does pop up with use close up text that you have to press. But that isn't available for 108MP, just 1:1 and Full Options.
Still needs improvements though, its nowhere near comparable to super macro mode on Mate 20Pro
Darkat70 said:
It does pop up with use close up text that you have to press. But that isn't available for 108MP, just 1:1 and Full Options.
Still needs improvements though, its nowhere near comparable to super macro mode on Mate 20Pro
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can you please share a screen shoot ? i'm curious about this option
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can you please share a screen shoot ? i'm curious about this option
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new kernel too , u can check here to download and there is post about this function with screen shoot
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...9&share_fid=3793&share_type=t&link_source=app
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Darkat70 said:
It does pop up with use close up text that you have to press. But that isn't available for 108MP, just 1:1 and Full Options.
Still needs improvements though, its nowhere near comparable to super macro mode on Mate 20Pro
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It does. 108mp closeup up zoom work.
Just heads up, small bug after updating is that fingerprint animation is off-center, other than that it actually seem faster.
MORE NEWS
https://www.indiatoday.in/technolog...mproved-camera-performance-1680661-2020-05-22
https://www.rprna.com/updates/galaxy-s20-camera-autofocus-fix-may-2020/ VIDEO
I read on some websites that the sound quality of the stereo speakers also has improved with this update. Can anyone who has already received this update confirm this?
YH93 said:
I read on some websites that the sound quality of the stereo speakers also has improved with this update. Can anyone who has already received this update confirm this?
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I can confirm that.
I have s20 plus and sound quality is way better than previous versions.
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I can confirm that.
I have s20 plus and sound quality is way better than previous versions.
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That's good to hear. How has it improved？
I am pretty satisfied with the SQ but only find the bass to be lacking. Is this improved with the update？
Sound quality is GREAT with the ATE6 Update! Fingerprint unlock is faster, smoother and there is now an option to disable the stupid ripple effect!
Upload photos if anyone has the update.
Has anyone with a G9880 TGY Hong Kong version get the update yet??
Close-up zoom doesn't sound like a fix. Sounds like a it's just doing a crop, causing you to move the phone further from your subject, into the focus range. I guess it's a convenience for not having to crop or zoom in to the photo afterwards. Or just manually invoking zoom before taking the shot.
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Has anyone with a G9880 TGY Hong Kong version get the update yet??
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No, it looks the update is not available yet for the HongKong version. I'm also still waiting for it.
How can I disable it the ripple effect???
Where is this option ? Its really bothering ?
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Sound quality is GREAT with the ATE6 Update! Fingerprint unlock is faster, smoother and there is now an option to disable the stupid ripple effect!
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