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Serious Camera Improvements with 1.29 OTA!

Just read this article about the 1.29 OTA which is currently rolled out (sorry, it's in german): http://www.androidpit.de/htc-one-update-fotos
(you see before and after pictures, with after on the right)
I knew that HTC did something to the camera software, but I didn't expect the results to be THAT different, looks awesome! Like the author says, it looks like "the gray veil has been lifted"!

HTC One updated with camera enhancement suite and more in Europe
• Improvement to sound capture with Zoe
• Noise reduction in slow motion movie capture
• Improved color reproduction and dynamic range (reduced over-exposure in non-HDR images) in certain conditions
• Fix to display correct ISO in EXIF information when ISO settings are manually changed by the user
• Improved system performance and stability
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Again, the update will bring your device to version 1.29.401.13 and this is the international HTC One only.
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ISO 100

So the ones with the Developers Edition are out of luck?

I got 1.29.111.11, anyone know what the difference is or where info can be found?

The custom roms ha ve been on this version for a few days now. I can confirm there are definitely light and day improvements, I can't compare with the old version but it's definitely noticeable once you move from stock to custom roms with 1.29xxx.12
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desiregeek said:
So the ones with the Developers Edition are out of luck?
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im pretty sure the dev versions come with a version thats higher than the 1.29.401 update

1.29.1540.3 is the dev edition version.
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Mine came with 1.29.666.5
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Did this include a tweak for the capasitive button sensitivity?

takitoes said:
Did this include a tweak for the capasitive button sensitivity?
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Yes it does.

Good that they caught this issue so quickly.
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ste1164 said:
Yes it does.
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Excellent! Any word when it's coming to Australia ?

Hopefully we get this soon in the US.

Brilliant looking comparisons! I have to say i havent had a problem with the camera as is (i use the HDR mode mostly)

greengoldmello said:
Good that they caught this issue so quickly
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Let's hope it's rolled out by the carriers ASAP

That's great news! Can't wait.

Mines on 1.28.61.7 and the camera takes amazing pictures
As for the samples in the thread I think the pics on the left are better although it looks like a simple contrast alteration to me.

"Beats Audio Enhancements"
Did anyone notice better sound coming from the speakers with Beats enabled?
I don't have the phone yet, but I know that some people are complaining about hissing. Did 1.29 correct that?
Thanks!

Good to know but are you sure buttons responding with slite and one touch?
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takitoes said:
Excellent! Any word when it's coming to Australia ?
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Telstra Australia build number is 1.29.841

Update rolling out - camera quality improved

Looks like T-Mobile is now officially getting a software update to improve the camera. The linked article has comparison pictures and it looks like the quality is greatly improved. Check it ou
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/09/23/moto-x-camera-update-new-vs-old/
Here's another comparison with more pics:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7353/moto-x-update-dramatically-improves-camera-quality

I've said it before in numerous threads, the camera was already taking quite decent pictures compared to my old N4. Now with this update, pic quality just went up to the point it can actually compete with the sgs4. I don't expect Moto to stop here as they will continue to make further refinements by the time they release 4.3/4.4.

can anyone rip the new camera apk?

wow great to hear this.. hope i get this update soon. I am with att

18t said:
can anyone rip the new camera apk?
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I could be very wrong, but I think the issues with the camera were outside of the APK. That's why third party solutions didn't fix it.
(I haven't received my moto x yet, so take this with a grain of salt)

I wonder if this update is in the works for other carriers...

Looks like low light performance is gonna take a hit, but it's a necessary sacrifice.
18t said:
can anyone rip the new camera apk?
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I'm pretty sure it's a firmware update to the camera not just a new apk.

MajorTankz said:
Looks like low light performance is gonna take a hit, but it's a necessary sacrifice.
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Yeah - the Low light performance was awesome - granted it had a lot of noise, but thats what you sacrifice for taking a picture where normally you wouldn't be able to (high iso)
I guess everyone *****ing about the amount of noise made them reduce the max iso setting.

Reviews look great so far. Can't wait until ATT gets the update.

The Anandtech gallery has me super excited...the picture difference is amazing!

SubliminalME said:
The Anandtech gallery has me super excited...the picture difference is amazing!
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You all think the camera is better than the S4 now? I've used both phones and while I prefer the Moto X, the previous cam was just awful. So much so that I returned the phone and went back to my S4 Google Edition.

Hard to say..only t mobile people have the update...and t mobile doesn't work within miles of my house.
Have to wait for it to hit the other carriers, probably.

HELL YEAH! This just made my buying decision a lot more simple!

Can anyone confirm the firmware/software version post update?
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Can anyone confirm the firmware/software version post update?

Will this break root when it comes to VZW?
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dier325 said:
Will this break root when it comes to VZW?
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dwd3885 said:
You all think the camera is better than the S4 now? I've used both phones and while I prefer the Moto X, the previous cam was just awful. So much so that I returned the phone and went back to my S4 Google Edition.
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In one of the links they compare the GS4 and G2 to the Moto X's updated camera. I actually think the Moto X looks the best however commenters seem to think the GS4 is still better.
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Jeez man, just asked a question.
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Any chance this update included wifi calling?
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dier325 said:
Will this break root when it comes to VZW?
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I'm curious about this as well, can our rooted phones take OTAs now that our recoveries were changed?

14.1.G.1.534 vs 14.1.G.2.257 Camera Comparison

These pictures were taken with both firmwares about 8 minutes apart (updated in the park) on the same phone and in roughly the same light. I would have been faster but there was a Dutch family taking pictures and I didn't want to have them in the picture.
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jluster said:
These pictures were taken with both firmwares about 8 minutes apart (updated in the park) on the same phone and in roughly the same light. I would have been faster but there was a Dutch family taking pictures and I didn't want to have them in the picture.
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Great job! Is nice to see some actual comparisons behind everyone's anecdotal comments that the camera is better in 257. Thanks for the proof. :thumbup:
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Are these on SA mode?

kiwi45 said:
Are these on SA mode?
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No, Manual, 8MP 4:3, no scene, no EV, no processing.

goodjob dude

This is brilliant. Only just got my xperia Z1 yesterday, so these comparisons are superb

Great comparison, thanks! Any chance of uploading the full size originals?

jluster said:
No, Manual, 8MP 4:3, no scene, no EV, no processing.
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Perfect! I was wondering if the improvement only applied to Superior Auto mode, Burst, Panorama and what not but not the Manual. Turns out it seems to really be on their post-processing software and not just the various modes!
This made my day and I'm excited to shoot even more stuff with the new firmware. Thanks!
P.S. 8 Minute update time is really fast! I updated mine through SUS around 2 hours

bloodfire1004 said:
P.S. 8 Minute update time is really fast! I updated mine through SUS around 2 hours
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I had the download finished, all it took was the flash and reboot. Was amazed, too, considering it takes about 3 hours for my HTC phones to upgrade.

SA mode compare, please, someone.

jluster said:
I had the download finished, all it took was the flash and reboot. Was amazed, too, considering it takes about 3 hours for my HTC phones to upgrade.
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I see Phones Review have picked up on this.

Beards said:
I see Phones Review have picked up on this.
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Yeah, way to go just grab content and **** adverts around it (I am borrowing liberally from the commenter on the piece). Also how did they make me "Dutch". As an Icelander I am shocked by this accusation. An Icelander taking pictures in Germany becomes Dutch, I guess...

jluster said:
Yeah, way to go just grab content and **** adverts around it (I am borrowing liberally from the commenter on the piece). Also how did they make me "Dutch". As an Icelander I am shocked by this accusation. An Icelander taking pictures in Germany becomes Dutch, I guess...
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every site has copied the same post and even on GsmArena, PhoneArena everyone calling you Dutch :silly: Mail them regarding this if you want :good:

one more here .

Post full res pic please. Wanna see the noise levels.

eggman89 said:
Post full res pic please. Wanna see the noise levels.
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u can have very good comparison idea with the one i've posted its only resided 50% coz of huge size .

Thanks for this @jluster
I was in a dilemma should I flash 257 or wait for next firmware and now I have my answer.... I will flash it and will flash it as soon as possible
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It seems that the old version can't focus accurately, or it was a Gauss Blur filter in the old algorithm.

more photos comparison pleaseeeee :good:

New firmware using manual
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New firmware released, 45.0.A.7.137

I just got the new firmware last night on my XZP dual. it comes with September security patch and improved WiFi performance, bugs fixes, optimisations & improvements (written on the update log).
What I noticed was that stuttering on Facebook app is almost gone (heavily stuttered on previous firmware especially when open some external links). Touchscreen issue is gone (I suspected this issue happened earlier due to network incompatibility that slows down the phone to the point that touch input is not recognized sometimes, it could be temporarily solved by removing sim card or swapping between sim slot 1 and 2(only possible on dual sims variant) This problem does not happen to everyone).
Will update if I find any interesting changes.
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Thanks for your thread! It reminds me what i wanted to do if i got some free time. Haha... I saw that yesterday on sonymobile.com but I had no time to check it in depth. I will do that now, because they also planned to do changes for unlocked devices (no green pictures anymore) a few months ago. Would be awesome if they really did that. And I hope that they fixed the other bugs, too. I also noticed the stuttering on Facebook and some other apps.
Edit: XperiFirm actually has only the "Customized TH" @ 45.0.A.7.137 for the G8142. Have to wait for the others. But I will take a look at this version now.

Nothing here on the G8141, NL in the EU.

Thanks for the info!! but for now no update on my device G8142 dual sim Italy, EU i don't know why
P.S. you are using the 4k all the time on? i had read that the battery drain is huge

ex3meex said:
Thanks for the info!! but for now no update on my device G8142 dual sim Italy, EU i don't know why
P.S. you are using the 4k all the time on? i had read that the battery drain is huge
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No, I don't use all-time 4K. XZP just automatically takes screenshots in 4K.

Oh i dind't knew it, thans for the tip dude

what was size of the Update ?

ex3meex said:
Thanks for the info!! but for now no update on my device G8142 dual sim Italy, EU i don't know why
P.S. you are using the 4k all the time on? i had read that the battery drain is huge
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How could you tell the screenshot was 4K?

Milly7 said:
How could you tell the screenshot was 4K?
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It's simple, open the image with the web browser (right click on it and open photo in another tab) and save it on your computer/smartphone and after go on his proprietis (right click on the file) and you will find, on the details tab, the size of the photo easly

ashkan.t said:
what was size of the Update ?
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It's 124.6 mb OTA.

Milly7 said:
How could you tell the screenshot was 4K?
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I took this screenshot earlier cause someone said it wasn't true 4K. So yea. Even the launcher ones are 4K.

Only Thailand is having the update. I wonder why. I didn't get July patch so I am assuming Some won't get this.

No updates here yet in u.s
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I just got the August update on September 4th!!!!!
Why such a difference in update release times???

I've just got A.7.137 OTA (customized DE) on my G8141. Hope it finally fixes wifi and touchscreen.

OTA september patch here (customized IT) for g8141

I got the update too (115mg)
G8142
Middle East (IRAN)

Are the wifi issues solved?

I'm on a carrier specific firmware and think about flashing a generic one. Do you guys know which files should I omit in newflasher to not mess up with the encryption because I don't want a factory reset?

''So, for today’s Xperia XZ Premium release, Sony has improved Wi-Fi performance and added other bug fixes. Unfortunately, there is still no double tap to wake added, but we remain hopeful that Sony will bring this frankly crucial feature in a future update.''

Night sight mode

Anybody got it yet? If so is it as good as the pixel version?

Notefan161 said:
Anybody got it yet? If so is it as good as the pixel version?
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Have no idea about that is there any?

frederick.joe said:
Have no idea about that is there any?
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Suppose to be rolling out end of April

The latest april firmware introduced a separate Night Mode, it's not clear if this is what Samsung believes should be its Night Sight Mode or if something else is coming. If this is it, it leaves much to be desired.

Fafner76 said:
The latest april firmware introduced a separate Night Mode, it's not clear if this is what Samsung believes should be its Night Sight Mode or if something else is coming. If this is it, it leaves much to be desired.
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well if it's better than what it was before thats all that matters...

Notefan161 said:
well if it's better than what it was before thats all that matters...
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It is not...

pgamaleri said:
It is not...
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Guess will see when it's out here if it's any better
Seems pointless doing an update for it if it's the same.
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Notefan161 said:
Guess will see when it's out here if it's any better
Seems pointless doing an update for it if it's the same.
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They just let you choose the option by your self, nothing else.

I got an update (Poland).
- you're able to shot with night mode in any conditions
- pictures are much brighter most of a time, but quality is rather bad (comparable to auto night mode before) most of the time
- it's not blurry. It's more like "blocky" instead.
- it takes few seconds to take a shot (like Huawei and Pixel)
- IMO - it's definitely still not Pixels or Huaweis territory.
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Samsung night mode:
Pixel night sight:

I installed the April firmware yesterday and tried the night mode
It is totally different from the old night mode as it now works the same way as Google pixels and brithen the photo by large amount
The downside is that it have so much noise
Right now am using gcam 6.1 port with nightsight and it is so much better and working as it should but slower than the Samsung application during the stacking and processing of the photo.

I come from P20 Pro so in comparison Samsung version of night shot is sh*it, way too noisy and not even close to as bright or colour accurate.

I tried the Night mode on my S10+ last night in the middle of the night in my dark living room and I am really impressed with the results - it was very dark in the room at the time and image came out pretty darn good -
forget my messy living room.....
after uploading it here - I noticed that the image was rotated but when I took it was in portrait mode - I don't know why it changed it's position when I uploaded it here ? Or does happen from time to time ?

100% dark room and you got that photo? Impossible .
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Maybe my update just doesn't work, but I don't get night mode. Using it just yields a completely dark undistinguishable picture. Normal photo mode with flash gives a clear fairly decent pic. Don't really need it, so I gave use trying to make it work