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Nexus 5x Camera

A reddit user has gotten a hold of a Nexus 5x early, and posted the new Google Camera. I know a lot of people have been interested in getting a hold of the apk to hopefully get it to run on the Nexus 6, so I figured I'd share.
"EDIT 2: Here's the Google Camera apk you've been asking for. I tried to upload to APKMirror but it told me it needs to be non-odexed."
APK:
https://mega.nz/#!F1UTEICL!G1YUhqocuz5IKnViLyCdOPpcOMTgN_-9v_hZ92LkXHQ
Odex file:
https://mega.nz/#!wtMVEDyb!Uyq5f7CFXeixB7MiEVgmQmgg_riWX8ibYFdj0Ih64_E
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3p07st/i_have_a_nexus_5x_ask_me_whatever_youd_like_about/

Thanks! Will test and report back
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tried straight up installing it on stock non rooted M and got app was not installed

Might have to push Camera apk plush Odex file to the system.

elreydenj said:
Might have to push Camera apk plush Odex file to the system.
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Definitely worth a try, or if someone has time to deodex it that might work. I want to play around with it more, but I have to go to work, hopefully someone can get it running by the time I'm done!:good:

would you have to be rooted to push this?

you do realize that its just the google camera? you wont get any new features, as itll only show the features that are actually possible from your phone, just like the play store version. lol.

Wasn't sure if it was like moto camera in the play store, and how its limited to certain devices. I figured it could be a newer version than is currently available to all devices in that regard. The current published version is 2.7.008, the one posted is 3.0.026. It could at least have the updated UI, regardless of features.

Google will release Camera v3 for all devices running L and M, since its their first version to use the new Camera2 API. They could do it next week or it could take months, who knows.

If we're lucky, it'll somehow enable the Nexus 6 to do high-speed video recording as well... since as far as i'm aware, the hardware is capable of it, just no software support yet.
And am i the only one who's annoyed that pictures you take STILL look like crap when zoomed in using Google's Photos app?

elementaldragon said:
If we're lucky, it'll somehow enable the Nexus 6 to do high-speed video recording as well... since as far as i'm aware, the hardware is capable of it, just no software support yet.
And am i the only one who's annoyed that pictures you take STILL look like crap when zoomed in using Google's Photos app?
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why do you use the google photos app? i dont use it. i use the aosp gallery . and its working on marshmallow!

You have a link for where to download the latest version? Or is it in the Play Store as well? I've always used the gallery app before, but I've been running stock Marshmallow since it came out. Kinda waiting for the Slim team to get some 6.0 lovin before I switch back to custom roms.

i was waiting for the camera to be ported but from 6P since its the one with slowmo capability, 5X doesnt!
but still good if we can run this one. gonna wait for success results.

it dose not installed

I tried to push the apk and odex to /system/app/ but there is no space for it (16MB empty space)

freesoul27 said:
I tried to push the apk and odex to /system/app/ but there is no space for it (16MB empty space)
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thats a known issue.
either remove some system apps (google apps) using titanium backup or similar app or go into TWRP and resize the system partition.

woomera said:
thats a known issue.
either remove some system apps (google apps) using titanium backup or similar app or go into TWRP and resize the system partition.
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Thanks for advice.

elementaldragon said:
You have a link for where to download the latest version? Or is it in the Play Store as well? I've always used the gallery app before, but I've been running stock Marshmallow since it came out. Kinda waiting for the Slim team to get some 6.0 lovin before I switch back to custom roms.
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http://www.simms.derkernel.com/gallery.apk

woomera said:
thats a known issue.
either remove some system apps (google apps) using titanium backup or similar app or go into TWRP and resize the system partition.
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Finally got through doing that. Copied the apk into /system/app/GoogleCamera and the .odex into the folder inside there that contained the previous .odex. Rebooted and still cannot find the app in drawer/search or anywhere...any help?

TjPhysicist said:
Finally got through doing that. Copied the apk into /system/app/GoogleCamera and the .odex into the folder inside there that contained the previous .odex. Rebooted and still cannot find the app in drawer/search or anywhere...any help?
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You might have to fix the permissions. We also might just be SOL for now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/camera-3-0-nexus-5x-t3226936

Could someone upload the various Moto apks?

It would be greatly appreciated, I am curious as to the changes/upgrades that have been made to the software, in no particular order...
Moto
Moto Actions
Moto Camera
Moto Display (and FW Proxy)
Command Center
SlpcService (and System)
Thanks again

Just curious: would these apks even work on other phones? I believe the build.prop would have to be changed, or spoofed.
(Ps- I have a g3, and I lack these features like moto display really badly.)
Edit: forgot to mention that the reason is a custom ROM. I don't have the LG G3 (just to clarify)

just_another_guy said:
Just curious: would these apks even work on other phones? I believe the build.prop would have to be changed, or spoofed.
(Ps- I have a g3, and I lack these features like moto display really badly.)
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Most likely not, as many of them are dependant on the framework, other compiled libraries and are tailored specifically to the hardware...

Yes, but it should work across all Motorola devices. The moto actions apk is available on the play store and is same for all devices supporting it.
However, I'm not sure about if these things are kernel or ROM depended. I'm inclined to think that it's the former, as (suitable) Motorola devices apparently have the necessary always-on hardware.

I'll post them once I get my hands on the phone

mastarifla said:
It would be greatly appreciated, I am curious as to the changes/upgrades that have been made to the software, in no particular order...
Moto
Moto Actions
Moto Camera
Moto Display (and FW Proxy)
Command Center
SlpcService (and System)
Thanks again
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I did manage to get the apks but they are odexed and for some reason I am not able to deodex them. I have to figure out a way. I havn't got the device yet. But if I do then it just a matter of a day.

yeshwanthvshenoy said:
I did manage to get the apks but they are odexed and for some reason I am not able to deodex them. I have to figure out a way. I havn't got the device yet. But if I do then it just a matter of a day.
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thanks......we are waiting

yeshwanthvshenoy said:
I did manage to get the apks but they are odexed and for some reason I am not able to deodex them. I have to figure out a way. I havn't got the device yet. But if I do then it just a matter of a day.
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You can de-odex them with the framework files, but if you want you could upload the odex+apk and we could take a swing at it

mastarifla said:
You can de-odex them with the framework files, but if you want you could upload the odex+apk and we could take a swing at it
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I have uploaded the Moto APKs here : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863141837 . You could have a go at them if you can. I am still waiting for Amazon they take so long to send out the device. Screw them b*****s.

yeshwanthvshenoy said:
I have uploaded the Moto APKs here : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863141837 . You could have a go at them if you can. I am still waiting for Amazon they take so long to send out the device. Screw them b*****s.
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Can you upload the entire system dump? So that we can start creating trees for roms
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axon 7 euro version Myvoice issue

My Axon 7 European (G) version shows no options in Myvoice. The US version has tons of options. Why the difference? Can I do anything to fix it?

naparama said:
My Axon 7 European (G) version shows no options in Myvoice. The US version has tons of options. Why the difference? Can I do anything to fix it?
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The functionality is gimped in the G/EU versions.
In the EU version it's just voice unlock, US version is far more extensive, have no idea why ZTE insist on fragmenting their user base with such stupidity.
If anyone can extract the .apk from the US rom that would be appreciated.
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Me too
I live in Paris -- my phone came from Germany -- and have the same problem. Would love to know if there is a fix.

Is it possible to load the USA software onto the G version, or something similar?

naparama said:
Is it possible to load the USA software onto the G version, or something similar?
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Yes you can apparently.
I tried to extract the apk from the full us b29 image from system.new.dat
Unfortunately ImageExtractor constantly crashes when it gets to 'E' so I can only get all the apks from A to E.
If a USA user can either extract or simply backup the apk it would be most appreciated for us G users.
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How would you do that? I have a USA version.

naparama said:
How would you do that? I have a USA version.
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I use ES file explorer which lets you backup any user or system app to a directory.
But the playstore has many similar backup apps dedicated just to backing up apks.
You could perhaps try this one.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ort&pcampaignid=APPU_1_6_yUWLDtHMfQ0gSlopf4Dg
Apk Export
Should just give you a list of installed apps, and then just navigate to MyVoice and it will copy the apk.
Much appreciate if you can manage it.
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Freakstyler said:
I use ES file explorer which lets you backup any user or system app to a directory.
But the playstore has many similar backup apps dedicated just to backing up apks.
You could perhaps try this one.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ort&pcampaignid=APPU_1_6_yUWLDtHMfQ0gSlopf4Dg
Apk Export
Should just give you a list of installed apps, and then just navigate to MyVoice and it will copy the apk.
Much appreciate if you can manage it.
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OK. I have the apk. How do I send it?
http://sendanywhe.re/401L2LOP
See if that works

naparama said:
OK. I have the apk. How do I send it?
http://sendanywhe.re/401L2LOP
See if that works
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Thanks for doing that...
It won't install unfortunately.
But it has still helped me compare the US/Euro versions.
Which in turn has led me to making some progress, It led me too 2x additional apks, One which I have installed, and I can get some of the voice options, although some menus are in English, and some in Chinese.
And some options are crashing, but I can enable voice unlock, or name the assistant, sound unlock, voice memos, weather.
I will need some more time, to see what I can get working well.
I'll keep you posted.
Appreciate the help.
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Sure. Sorry it didn't work. Don't know why they just didn't sell the US version in Europe. It has most if not all the lte bands. Do keep me posted. Friend in Paris having the same problem

naparama said:
Sure. Sorry it didn't work. Don't know why they just didn't sell the US version in Europe. It has most if not all the lte bands. Do keep me posted. Friend in Paris having the same problem
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What's got me confused is....
The apks I managed to extract from a custom rom are called...
HaloSpeech.apk this is identical to the MyVoice.apk you uploaded.
Same version, size etc but named differently....
My G version also called MyVoice.apk is slightly higher version.
These won't install or overwrite my version.
I also came across HaloSpeechBase.apk which is about 50Mb.
This seems to contain the extra and missing voice stuff and installed, and as mentioned I can get to many of the voice functions, some crash and half of them are in Chinese.
I cannot help but think there should be a USA version of this file likely called something like MyVoiceBase.apk or similar and should be about 49Mb.
So perhaps if you could look to see if there perhaps a similar file on yours.
But not sure why the custom us rom i extracted them seems to have Chinese versions. But I will try and keep digging in the meantime.
I have enabled some of the functionality., so am confident this is doable.
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I will take a look

I didn't find anything with base, but I find a Halo file. Here it is http://sendanywhe.re/1S9YPENS

And this is about 49mb

Got nougat yesterday

Hello,
Old thread, but maybe still someone can help around this problem..
I have got G version now, and some of the functions are missing of CH version as My voice, and MI-tools (with ZTE's factory shipped sound meter, calculator etc) and MI-Assistant
Also My Voice (as you called halovoice).
Anyone has it for the G version or someone could export it
from US (halospeech)
and also MI-Tools and MI-Assistant from Chinese version ?
I would really appreciate theese files!
Thanks in advance, AO

Request/Suggestion Huawei P10 camera port

Hi, with the "shortcomings" of the essential camera app and the reality that the Google cam gets better images from just the color sensor. I'm wondering if anyone can get a port of the Huawei P10 camera app to make use of both sensors.

If you can find a P10 ROM with the stock camera app, you might be able to pull the apk. See if it installs and runs without the Huawei framework.

tardis_42 said:
If you can find a P10 ROM with the stock camera app, you might be able to pull the apk. See if it installs and runs without the Huawei framework.
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Link attached below to XDA P10 camera .zip post.
Maybe someone with more talent than me could do something with it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72002811&postcount=6

It won't install, and the original thread mentions it being from /system/priv-app, so looks like we'll need root to try it.

tardis_42 said:
It won't install, and the original thread mentions it being from /system/priv-app, so looks like we'll need root to try it.
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Can try the Magisk beta root method. Doesn't require custom recovery, as I understand it. Just an unlocked bootloader and some ADB commands

skw5115 said:
Can try the Magisk beta root method. Doesn't require custom recovery, as I understand it. Just an unlocked bootloader and some ADB commands
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Also needs a stock boot.img, which means we need a system dump. Which should come, because Essential was pretty clear about being dev-friendly, but I'm gonna predict it comes in late September at the earliest after they've gotten past the launch problems.

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Also needs a stock boot.img, which means we need a system dump. Which should come, because Essential was pretty clear about being dev-friendly, but I'm gonna predict it comes in late September at the earliest after they've gotten past the launch problems.
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I'm really hoping they stay true to their word. I think if they prove to not be very dev friendly that'd be the only thing to make me regret my purchase. As of right now I'm enjoying the phone but dying for some themes

I think we might have better luck with the OnePlus 5 Camera2.apk. It installs and works (except for Pro Mode). The quality doesn't seem quite as good as the GoogleCam mod, but it might be a decent starting point since the OP5 has dual cameras.

hondajohn88 said:
I think we might have better luck with the OnePlus 5 Camera2.apk. It installs and works (except for Pro Mode). The quality doesn't seem quite as good as the GoogleCam mod, but it might be a decent starting point since the OP5 has dual cameras.
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I couldn't get that apk to install - my phone asked me what app I wanted to open the file with and package installer wasn't in the list. Plague Inc was though, of all things

I would like to see a P10 port too but I guess we will have to wait for now. I don't think theres anything to gain from the oneplus 5 app as while it might be dual sensor the setup is not the same. The OP5 has two colour sensors one high mega pixel telephone so offer cleaner zoom and depth. The huawei p10 has a setup closers to the PH-1 combining a colour and monochrome image.

The Essential cam app is never going to do well if they can't figure out why it's compressing the images. Gcam works great.
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johnny8910 said:
Link attached below to XDA P10 camera .zip post.
Maybe someone with more talent than me could do something with it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72002811&postcount=6
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Now that we can root the ph-1 anybody tried flashing this Huawei cam in sys/priv folder?

Tried it on my rooted device, and no go I'm afraid.
Gives a corrupt package error

johnny8910 said:
Tried it on my rooted device, and no go I'm afraid.
Gives a corrupt package error
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Did you attempt to install the apk or put the folder in the system/priv folder?

Both

johnny8910 said:
Both
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Ok, thanks. Fingers crossed some of the more tech savvy members can figure it out

johnny8910 said:
Tried it on my rooted device, and no go I'm afraid.
Gives a corrupt package error
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Did u set permissions?

Yep

johnny8910 said:
Yep
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I'm very interested in this. I may root tonight as give this a shot. I wonder if the Huawei camera apk is signed somehow and that's why you are getting the errror?

Yeh, could be? I haven't really had a dig around with APK file.

Android P dev preview 3 (Public beta 2) is out !

Download page : https://developer.android.com/preview/download
I am sideloading it at the moment.
Release notes can be found here : https://developer.android.com/preview/release-notes
Google blog: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2018/06/android-p-beta-2-and-final-apis.html

And it is running pretty smooth so far, even the 'swipe up' in the homescreen feels more refined and less prone to open the whole app menu instead of the last used apps. One cool thing is the weather in the lock screen seems to be working, the testing continues but so far so good !
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My screen is a lot darker at the brightness I always use. Anybody noticed?
Cheers
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Do TWRP and Magisk work?

Sh0X31 said:
Do TWRP and Magisk work?
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For me they work good.
Cheers
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Sgace said:
For me they work good.
Cheers
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What version of twrp are you using? Does it decrypt data?
I have had to use version 3.2.0 with usb-otg method for flashing zips. The later versions do not recognize the usb-otg partition.

phaino00 said:
What version of twrp are you using? Does it decrypt data?
I have had to use version 3.2.0 with usb-otg method for flashing zips. The later versions do not recognize the usb-otg partition.
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I always fastboot boot twrp 3.2.1.0 and then flash stuff from internal storage. I don't have problems with decrypting I guess.
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Sgace said:
I always fastboot boot twrp 3.2.1.0 and then flash stuff from internal storage. I don't have problems with decrypting I guess.
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What about magisk? Which version?

Xdevillived666 said:
What about magisk? Which version?
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Magisk 16.4 beta for myself.

bad battery life
Hi Guys! Is it just me, or the battery life on this version sucks ?
I have almost only the half of the battery at end of the day compared to the previous preview version (and 8.1).
I don't think I use anything different, no new applications. Even using the same apps (like google news, chrome, plum) make the phone go hot.
Does anyone have the same problems?

Xdevillived666 said:
What about magisk? Which version?
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16.4
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which kernel are you guys using?

Sh0X31 said:
which kernel are you guys using?
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Just stock for me.
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when will next update come and when will be final release

lasha117 said:
when will next update come and when will be final release
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I used it as a daily driver from release until yesterday. I only dumped it because my kids wanted me to play pokemongo with them and it wouldn't login on the beta. Aside from that one issue (and google pay not working) it was perfect.

My sentiments exactly........pretty perfect indeed

driz said:
I used it as a daily driver from release until yesterday. I only dumped it because my kids wanted me to play pokemongo with them and it wouldn't login on the beta. Aside from that one issue (and google pay not working) it was perfect.
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I play Pokemon Go also. And it works on Android 9.

-Happy Feet- said:
I play Pokemon Go also. And it works on Android 9.
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confirmed, looks like it was a PTC login issue.

How is the battery life for you guys so far?
Edit: Couldn't wait for an answer and flashed it anyway.
Working great so far. Battery life seems to be the same compared to Oreo. Few things I noticed:
1. As someone already mentioned here, the brightness levels must have changed somehow. I usually use my phone at 15 to 25 % indoors. Have to set it to 35 to 40 % now.
2. Weather doesn't appear on lock screen, but other people seem to be affected by this as well.
3. The back button (new layout) sometimes closes an app instead of going back within the app.
4. Fixed my problems with Smart Lock. It didn't work from time to time on Oreo. Now it's working fine.