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Changes I noticed on 4.1.2 XXDLL4

These are some changes I noticed on the new 4.1.2 XXDLL4 ROM released for India.
1- Better browser performance. Now I see the browser like a 'real' desktop. I always had flash player installed but there were annoying white empty spaces in some websites, but now there is no more.
- Browsermark results (mobile view)
(Desktop view)
2- There is a three dot icon while calling. Don't know what it does or it's meaning!
3- Obviously the most flashy feature is the introduction of ink effects!
Different colour options are available, if you like
4- You can edit notification panel now, add or delete as per your wish. You can now permanently disable the Mutliwindow too. So holding the back button won't enable it anymore.
5- AnTuTu benchmark, if anyone is interested.
6- The number format in SMS is weird! It splits the number! Bad.
7- Sorry I don't find the continuous input prediction to be better, nor Swyping.
8- There is a cursor control option in keyboard settings, however you won't be able to use it with Continuous input!
9- And I hate the new 'slim' clock font introduced. Loved the previous bold look WAY better!
10- And I think the S Note application is faster than before now. It'd take 3/4 seconds to create a new note before, and it seems faster now, say 30%? Or am I wrong?
11- When the font size was selected as Normal the cursor was not seen in some applications like Tapatalk and others, but now it is fixed
So if you guys are noticing anything else kindly share here.

I think that the spaces between numbers are good? Easy to read.
Mine is BTU, nothing yet on Kies
Still waiting
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One thing I noticed, a VERY welcomed addition i might add, is the Gallery "ACTUALLY ASKED ME!" If I wanted my Facebook photos to appear or not! Thank god for that haha.

Is there any Lag?
Zooming in gallery was laggy in poland 4.1.2
is it the Same Here ?

Here's my list
1. Camera feature: Hold Volume to focus, release to take photo
2. Video feature: Press Volume to start recording, press again to toggle flash.
3. 480p Flash Video Works (if you have latest Flash Player 11.1.115.34 Installed)
4. New Samsung Keyboard Feature: Cursor Control, Continuous Input (If you didn't already have it)
5. Customized Notification Toggle Icons
6. New Notification Toggles: AllShare Cast, Smart Stay, S Bean, Driving Mode, Blocking Mode
7. Brightness slider can now be disabled, but who would do this?
8. Stock web browser rendering improvements, seems to load pages faster, but I can't say for sure.
9. Ink Effect with S Pen on Swipe lockscreen, and customizable ink colors.
10. Gallery in normal list mode is now 3d rendered. When you flick it fast, the photos tilt.
11. Brightness control notification disappears at 5% battery. Don't like!
12. New save option for HDR shooting mode for camera. Save HDR only.
13. Write notes to front of the picture with polaroid type frame...
14. Video Player app's alphabetization is fixed.
15. Screen capture icon for Video Player app is changed.
16. Multi Window with Video Player adds sharpening to entire screen.
17. Bug fixed when full screening Video Player from multi window (no more notification bar).
18. S Planner has new post-it option.
19. Groupcast
20. Vibration and pop noises when Email is hovered with S Pen in Email app.
21. Handwriting recognition bug fix where it used to only first take in a few strokes interpret only the first few letters, then resume, but it would mess you up in the process. No longer an issue.
22. Click on the picture of your contact, in Contacts app, and it is integrated with services such as facebook, skype, maps, etc.
23. Set music in slideshow in gallery? Was that there in 4.1.1?
24. The slideshow music plays when you choose "Play continuous shot" in Gallery with photos taken in continuous shot mode.
25. In landscape mode in Gallery, the last shared option icon is present next to standard share icon in gallery. This may have been there in 4.1.1. Just seeing it for the first time because I probably don't share photos often.

Lucidmike said:
25. In landscape mode in Gallery, the last shared option icon is present next to standard share icon in gallery. This may have been there in 4.1.1. Just seeing it for the first time because I probably don't share photos often.
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That is new for the Note II.

For Camera phone firmware changed to ZKFJ03 from ZKFI07.....but doesn't support writing......
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kannanX10 said:
For Camera phone firmware changed to ZKFJ03 from ZKFI07.....but doesn't support writing......
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Same here! This gets me to think, has anyone on official 4.1.2 had luck of having same rear cam & phone firmware version (i.e ZKFJ03)?

kannanX10 said:
For Camera phone firmware changed to ZKFJ03 from ZKFI07.....but doesn't support writing......
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same here too :/

yahyoh said:
same here too :/
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If you update ota then it will update ur cam software. Else you must download the the cam software on sdcard before you can update manually.
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colman1982 said:
If you update ota then it will update ur cam software. Else you must download the the cam software on sdcard before you can update manually.
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not with ota i used the full odin Rom

I anyone in the UK getting the USA voice in voice search? It started happening before the update and I still doing it, which makes me think it's something on the storage that's screwed up perhaps?
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I did quadrant test after the update and NoteII stood number one in the list as compared to 2nd spot before update. Made me happy :3

When I flash this Firmware via ODIN, will the cam firmware be updated?
When not, how can I update manuelly the cam firmware?
Excuse me for my bad english.

Danney92 said:
When I flash this Firmware via ODIN, will the cam firmware be updated?
When not, how can I update manuelly the cam firmware?
Excuse me for my bad english.
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Everything gets updated.

You can set the LED flashlight from camera to flash together with notification led when you have a notification ... It is at Developer options ...
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Danney92 said:
When I flash this Firmware via ODIN, will the cam firmware be updated?
When not, how can I update manuelly the cam firmware?
Excuse me for my bad english.
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Its the same if you update via odin (using full stock rom) or via OTA update/samsung kies. I tried both methods successfully and the rear camera & phone FW versions remain same (i.e. ZKF107 & ZKFJ03 respectively).

Laynee1 said:
One question :
Im on 4.1.2 poland currently. I have rooted my phone and i have cwm on it.
How to wipe and flash this rom , so i have clean flash ? What to do? Wipe in CWM, and then flash via odin in download mode ?
Thanks for help tho
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Can you help me folx ? Thanks

thanks, cant wait for it to reach my note 2

I have read somewhere that in 4.1.2 the statusbar background color has been changed to "Black"
Is this true???
from the Giant Killer Samsung Note 2

Instagram Video Bug

well as a vine nut you can imagine how thrilled i was instagram announced its new update would allow video.
well i have tested 12 roms so far and only found 2 roms that work with the camera. i will list my own findings and hope others will so i can find the best rom for me.
all roms based on 4.1.2 seem fine. all roms based on 4.2.2 seem to have a generic rear video recording problem
1. neatrom - works fine but looks too much like stock rom for my liking
2. resurection remix 3.1.3 official- works fine but crashed on me 3 times in an hour so gave up on it
3. slimbean - works but the screen flickers green so you cant see what your recording but the output is fine
4. avatar rom - works but the screen flickers green so you cant see what your recording but the output is fine
5. thinkbridge - works but the screen flickers green so you cant see what your recording but the output is fine
6. paranoid android official 3.40 - wont record at all
7. paranoid android unnoficial 3.60 - wont record at all
8. wanamlite - wont record at all
9. revolt - rom wouldnt said setup stopped responding. tried twice and wiped dalvik and fixed permissions still same so gave up
10. xenonhd - wont record at all
*edit*
11. P.A.C True All in 1 ROM[14/06][V23] - the usual green screen again
12. Resurrection Remix ROM V4.0.2 NEW SEASON - the usual green screen
13. GT-I9100 Vanilla RootBox [27/06][v4.1] - usual green screen
cant remember other 2 as i got rid of the files. by far my favourite 2 roms where
1. slimbean - loved the dpi - amount of icons per page - halo. everything was great except camera lol
2. thinkbridge - halo - 4.2.2
so if anyone knows of a camera fix or a way to alter the built in camera or a rom based on 4.2.2 with halo that is known to work with instagram video i would be eternaly grateful
lol dear oh dear. i finaly got it sorted with
[APP] [FIXED] S4 Google Edition 4.3 Camera and Gallery (with working photosphere)
this replaced my stock camera and low and behold it worked with instagram. also the photosphere worked good time
UNTIL
i find that there is now a bug in vine that i dont think will be sorted aarrgghhhh!!!!!
Hey guys,
I am the Android engineer responsible for the video playback and recording components on the Vine for Android app. We noticed that there is a bug on a rooted 4.2.2 ROM (mostly S2, prob CM related) that it did not implement one of the camera method (specifically, onPreviewFrame, the data returns null when using image buffering) that we are relying on to work properly. Just want to let you guys know what the problem is.
Best,
Edison Wang
Vine Labs (Twitter Inc.)
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i dont think cm team will change itself for the sake of 1 app and i dont think vine will update itself what it considers a small user base. oh well i really am stuck on 4.1.2 lol
oh well happy hunting

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43063033&postcount=24753
Cheers!
Enviado desde mi GT-I9100

its as i feared. its both their faults.
Problem is:
Video recorded on high resolution of 768xsome thing...
but video preview streaming is in 640x480 window! > APP BUG!
so video with higher resolution cant be displayed correctly.
now WHY it's working with JB STOCK kernel???
simple! it's recording on 640x480 as ROM/Kernel not allow higher...
our drivers and ROM code allow, but APP cant show the record streaming.
So when APP Dev will correct the preview streaming window to higher resolution.
problem will be solved!
i cant fix that, sorry.
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instagram doesnt support a modified higher resolution and is unlikely to add the resolution as the hacked user base is too small
CM10 could add support by either an option to reduce resolution during install etc but is unlikely to as its a lot of work for a single app
as a workaround [APP] [FIXED] S4 Google Edition 4.3 Camera and Gallery (with working photosphere) works for instagram but vine wont work untill CM10.1 changes. i dont think thats going to happen and most 4.2.2 custom roms use CM10.1 as its core base

hetster said:
as a workaround [APP] [FIXED] S4 Google Edition 4.3 Camera and Gallery (with working photosphere) works for instagram but vine wont work untill CM10.1 changes. i dont think thats going to happen and most 4.2.2 custom roms use CM10.1 as its core base
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didn't work for me, I have green flickr on instagram with S4 Camera. can you post the link for your S4 Camera?
I'm with AOKP with Dorimanx kernel

NunxPT said:
didn't work for me, I have green flickr on instagram with S4 Camera. can you post the link for your S4 Camera?
I'm with AOKP with Dorimanx kernel
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341049
i removed gallery2.apk from system folder (back it up first) and dropped that camera in then installed the apk then rebootesd into CWM and wiped dalvik cache

hetster said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341049
i removed gallery2.apk from system folder (back it up first) and dropped that camera in then installed the apk then rebootesd into CWM and wiped dalvik cache
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thanks, didn't work for me, I still have issues on video preview

something that keep me using NeatROM lite..

biepurity said:
something that keep me using NeatROM lite..
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exactly like me ... the CM is very beautiful and fast, but these bugs really make me stick to NeatROM Lite. I also have bugs with the Spotify app (online music). And most of all: the stock keyboard from 4.1.2 is muuuuuuuuch better than AOSP.

nexus4 camera with flash takes black picture.

Stock latest lollipop camera works fine, after camera update takes black picture with flash. Uninstalling update fixed the issue.
Cm12.1 same issue with ROM default camera.
Chroma same issue with default camera.
EDIT: found using latest camera on kitkat is flawless. only when on lollipop and latest camera this issue occurs.

Uninstall google camera...use camera360 instead
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dont need these stupid filter camera's. plus it doesn't have video mode.
what i want is a simple no blabla camera that do picture and video, or a fix to this flash issue that takes black picture.
iv got an older google camera and it works fine, but it auto updates so i disabled auto update for now.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera
Use this. It supports video recording too.
Camera360 is also great.

here what i found according to my need that is..
1 old version of Google camera
2 open camera (ui is not great specially settings)
3 better camera (paid but worth it)
Google camera and better camera takes same quality pictures, video is better on better camera on low light condition.

i was facing same issue , but i found a solution . you have to press anywhere on the screen first , 2nd time you press on capture button . it works for me

no that just add inconvenience, i found using older version of google camera is far better, just have to see i don't update it by mistake.

(Guide) Camera flash fix \weird green photo fix nougat (UPDATED HAL2 TOO)

HI,
i'm on the lastest Nitrogen Os rom. The rom is fantastic, despite the camera that act weird and it's too much instable (i have those problem on all Nougat Roms).
I found a Workaround to fix flash and camera derps (green\black photos).
Camera hal2 derps:
Derp1
Derp2
Roms with stablest camera i've tested: NitrogenOs, Dirty Unicors, Caf Aosp, CitrusCaf.
First, download (or buy) Snap Camera HDR Trial from playstore. Than go to:
-settings
-other
-scroll down to use camera2 API, tap and select force hal1 (if you can't, download a previous Snap Camera version, like 8.2.6)
-reboot
-done
UPDATE:
SNAPCAMERA HAL2 by @Shaky156 (Tested on Dirty Unicorns 7.1 by @poad42, if you try to other roms feel free to say if it works or not).
Use this camera if you want to avoid camera hal1. To avoid Camera switch crash, wait until focus finish. Expect more app crashes.
Image help:
http://i.imgur.com/3yyvfmO.png
FOR VIDEOS:
-FOOTEJ CAMERA
FLASH FIX
FLASH FIX UPDATED
(tx to @hichaam, @Umang96)
This will fix camera in Nougat Roms?
-No\Yes. Only updated camera blobs can hard fix. But camera is STABLE now with hal1.
So why i should do that?
-If you make photos, this fix green screen and flash problems. But kills video in snap camera.
-For my phone, this is a STABLE way to make photos, as i like to shot pics with it.
Also expect some crash when opening to much camera apps. <--- fixed in last NitrogenOS
This is a workaround, we can't do nothing until xiaomi relases Android 7.0, or some other brand with sk5p3 camera sensor ( Ulefone Future, Samsung C series, Vernee Apollo Lite) do.
PS a copy of my post in other trhead:
CAMERA FLASH\RANDOM REBOOTS FIX:
-INSTALL NITROGEN OS (MAYBE WORK IN OTHER ROMS, BUT I VE TRIED IT ON NITROGEN, SO..)
-DOWNLOAD SNAP CAMERA HDR
-ENABLE IN SETTINGS FORCE HAL1
-REBOOT APP
-ENJOY YOUR FULLY FUNCTONIG CAMERA
FOR VIDEO:
-DOWNLOAD FOOTEJ CAMERA
-MAKE VIDEO
-- don't make videos with snapcamera because won't work.
Its important for you (until you answer to me: camera is working dude, even with api2.0 blablalba) that api2.0 are INSTABLE. They work for limited times, and 80% of times you get no flash, no manual ISO, reboots etc. Camera HAL1 will make our camera STABLE again, with flash synced in EVERY photos you makes. Only Videos won't work with HAL1 in Snap Camera HDR.
Also in snap camera you will find some interesting goodies for our crappy cameraphone. Its important that you will enable:
-ZERO STUTTER LAG (your device will capture the image at over9000 speedo)
-LENS SHADING (it gives better image quality in borders)
-MEMORY COLOR ENCHANE (better colors)
-DENOISE (remove the exagerate noise of our thin sensor)
-Sharpness -2 (remove the exagerate noise of our thin sensor)
So yes.. try it, for me its working for 2 weeks now.
Tx

Photos work fine for me both front and back on Nitrogen OS without doing anything...i use footej camera pro though

Denis:) said:
Photos work fine for me both front and back on Nitrogen OS without doing anything...i use footej camera pro though
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Try to make multiple photos with flash. You will notice that camera can't sync it, or it will not start at all. Even with Footej camera i have Weird green screen, like many others.

I just tried in the dark room with flash on and auto focus on with footej and did about 20 shots, always worked...guess im lucky...but on all other ROMs it did not work or recording failed...

Denis:) said:
I just tried in the dark room with flash on and auto focus on with footej and did about 20 shots, always worked...guess im lucky...but on all other ROMs it did not work or recording failed...
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Working for me also

marko94 said:
Working for me also
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What firmware do you have? Wich gapps you flash?

Nice one, cos of it I have to use MIUI as it performs better than nougat. Will try it soon and let's see the result.
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updated with recent fix's

I'm also using Footej camera & NOS (01.23). I didn't edited anything. Video record is okay, and the flash also in photo mode.

Professor Chaos said:
I'm also using Footej camera & NOS (01.23). I didn't edited anything. Video record is okay, and the flash also in photo mode.
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Flash in N roms works 70% of times first time u open camera (even less sometimes). It's a common problem of all roms because camera sources. This is the method to assure 100% working flash\camera with all tryng. Its normal that if you take 2 photos here and there, you will notice nothing. I take 40-50 photos a week with this phone (even more), so i need stable camera. And i can assure you that this is the only method that works until now with nougat.

I can't find force hal1

sadab said:
I can't find force hal1
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Very strange.. what rom? I have it on mine :|

paul89rulez said:
Very strange.. what rom? I have it on mine :|
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Nitrogen-os 20170126 build

sadab said:
Nitrogen-os 20170126 build
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Try an old version of snap Camera trial (apkmirror)

paul89rulez said:
Try an old version of snap Camera trial (apkmirror)
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Which version are you using?

sadab said:
Which version are you using?
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8.2

What is the benefit of CAMERA2API in image quality ? I dont have any black/green problems on NOS camera or snap stock.

I ve tryed this camera:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/development/app-t3529722
its seems to work well in Dirty Unicorn build, with flash synced every time!

paul89rulez said:
I ve tryed this camera:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/development/app-t3529722
its seems to work well in Dirty Unicorn build, with flash synced every time!
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Which one is the Du build you are using

Google Camera problems.

Hi everyone,
I hope this is the right section for this kind of questions.
Anyway, I'd like to know if someone can help me.
I'm absolutely not able of getting Google Camera to work.
I tried different version, I think the problem is caused by the fact that our phone has a SD801...
But I have no idea how to solve it.
Camera just crash as soon as I open it.
Thanks to everyone!
Lorenzo Benevento.

Not just coz soc is sd801
It is arm based
Google camera is nowadays built for arm64 architecture

And which version would work?
If there is one obviously!

Lorenzo Benevento said:
And which version would work?
If there is one obviously!
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The versions which came with nexus 6 would work
That will be around v3

I tried but I can't downgrade. How come? It shows "corrupted package".

i use Google camera 2.7 in my zuk z1

I downgraded to 2.7.010, It works and connect to camera but I'm unable of taking videos!
It start recording but when I tap on the stop icon it freezes and the only thing that I can do is to reboot the phone. Or close the app (but camera would be busy, so no tourch for example or no other photos until the next reboot).
magnet1215 are you able to take videos?

Lorenzo Benevento said:
I downgraded to 2.7.010, It works and connect to camera but I'm unable of taking videos!
It start recording but when I tap on the stop icon it freezes and the only thing that I can do is to reboot the phone. Or close the app (but camera would be busy, so no tourch for example or no other photos until the next reboot).
magnet1215 are you able to take videos?
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Yes. Everything works fine except the resolution of lens blur is low.

magnet1215 said:
Yes. Everything works fine except the resolution of lens blur is low.
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Which version are you using exactly?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7vk4UhGJqI0dEJWYlhlSDNwdWc/view?usp=drivesdk
Try this snapdragon camera. It will crash on first pic taken, first video taken, first slow or fast motion video. But honestly I tried lot of camera apps and this is best one of all.

Lorenzo Benevento said:
Which version are you using exactly?
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2r6ZqH7OYewTnFKYzZyR0RaLUE/view?usp=sharing
Here you are. I extracted from /data/app.