Camera Mod? - LG V20 Questions & Answers

Is anyone planning to make a camera mod for this phone?
The camera app itself is great, but I really want to have access to a denoise/noise reduction setting, if possible. It bothers me how much noise reduction this phone applies, and I'd love to be able to at least disable it, if not adjust its intensity.
I honestly have no idea how I could go about making my own, since I have no experience there, so I figured I'd ask if someone with experience is thinking about making something.

Zacharee1 said:
Is anyone planning to make a camera mod for this phone?
The camera app itself is great, but I really want to have access to a denoise/noise reduction setting, if possible. It bothers me how much noise reduction this phone applies, and I'd love to be able to at least disable it, if not adjust its intensity.
I honestly have no idea how I could go about making my own, since I have no experience there, so I figured I'd ask if someone with experience is thinking about making something.
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probably third party apps that will do that on google play while you wait

mrtruckincowboy said:
probably third party apps that will do that on google play while you wait
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I tried my usual choices: FV-5, Open, Google, but none removed the reduction.

Shoot RAW. That removes the noise reduction and everything else and then you can try to apply on your own. So far, I haven't seen any decent noise reduction apps though.

CHH2 said:
Shoot RAW. That removes the noise reduction and everything else and then you can try to apply on your own. So far, I haven't seen any decent noise reduction apps though.
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RAW is great and all, but it's really inconvenient. I have it turned on, but I don't want to have to pull the file up in Lightroom to edit every time I take a photo.

try Open Camera... that usually gives me the best photos regardless of phone

dimm0k said:
try Open Camera... that usually gives me the best photos regardless of phone
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I did. Noise reduction persists.
I'm not really looking for an alternative. I'm fine waiting; I'm fine if I have to live with the noise reduction. My question was just if someone is planning to make a mod.

How To shoot in RAW?
I couldn't find any options to do it.

netgar said:
How To shoot in RAW?
I couldn't find any options to do it.
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It's not available in Auto mode.

Zacharee1 said:
It's not available in Auto mode.
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Thank you. So if I shoot in manual mode all pictures are in RAW ?

netgar said:
Thank you. So if I shoot in manual mode all pictures are in RAW ?
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It's an option you need to turn on in the settings. It'll give you a JPG and a DNG.

Zacharee1 said:
It's not available in Auto mode.
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Hi!
Have you found a way to tweak the noise reduction applied in the stock camera? It's driving me nuts - the pictures are less sharp than my LG G4.
Thanks

flp11748 said:
Hi!
Have you found a way to tweak the noise reduction applied in the stock camera? It's driving me nuts - the pictures are less sharp than my LG G4.
Thanks
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Like I said, you have to use RAW capture in Manual Mode. You can use Lightroom Mobile to edit and convert to JPG.

Zacharee1 said:
Like I said, you have to use RAW capture in Manual Mode. You can use Lightroom Mobile to edit and convert to JPG.
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Well, that will take a bit more effort that I wanted.
Have you tried other camera apps? I'm trying Google camera and Bacon Camera but still haven't reached a conclusion in comparison with the stock camera.

flp11748 said:
Well, that will take a bit more effort that I wanted.
Have you tried other camera apps? I'm trying Google camera and Bacon Camera but still haven't reached a conclusion in comparison with the stock camera.
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I can look into the camera app to see if maybe there's some multiplier it's using for NR (maybe even add an option to set in Settings.Global), but I don't know how successful I'll be.

Zacharee1 said:
I can look into the camera app to see if maybe there's some multiplier it's using for NR (maybe even add an option to set in Settings.Global), but I don't know how successful I'll be.
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That would be awesome. I'm trying other apps but the results aren't better than the stock camera - most of them look a little worse. Maybe it's the sensor that is not that great.

Zacharee1 said:
I can look into the camera app to see if maybe there's some multiplier it's using for NR (maybe even add an option to set in Settings.Global), but I don't know how successful I'll be.
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It would be nice to try a port of the new camera app from the V30. Maybe it improves the image a bit.

flp11748 said:
That would be awesome. I'm trying other apps but the results aren't better than the stock camera - most of them look a little worse. Maybe it's the sensor that is not that great.
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Have you tried OpenCamera? that seems to do a pretty good job for me...
flp11748 said:
It would be nice to try a port of the new camera app from the V30. Maybe it improves the image a bit.
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+1. there was someone doing a port of it over to the LG G6, but with no plans of making it work with the V20 and unfortunately it does not work at all on the V20.

dimm0k said:
Have you tried OpenCamera? that seems to do a pretty good job for me...
+1. there was someone doing a port of it over to the LG G6, but with no plans of making it work with the V20 and unfortunately it does not work at all on the V20.
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Have tried a lot of camera apps with no success. They all have some excessive noise reduction applied. I've already tried open camera - it doesn't seem to make a great difference.
Maybe the noise reduction is applied at kernel or camera libraries level.

flp11748 said:
Have tried a lot of camera apps with no success. They all have some excessive noise reduction applied. I've already tried open camera - it doesn't seem to make a great difference.
Maybe the noise reduction is applied at kernel or camera libraries level.
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Try V30 camera port

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[Q] Alternatives to Default/Stock Camera App?

do you guys use alternatives to the stock Camera?
been thinking of trying Focal but just wanted to get a sense of what else do you guys use
(assuming that there's always a better alternative to the Samsung apps)
wilflare said:
do you guys use alternatives to the stock Camera?
been thinking of trying Focal but just wanted to get a sense of what else do you guys use
(assuming that there's always a better alternative to the Samsung apps)
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I'd like to find a camera that supports video at 60fps. Focal has a setting but it does not work.
Stock camera does not remember the 60 fps setting for me. I have to set it every time I open the cam :_(
wilflare said:
do you guys use alternatives to the stock Camera?
been thinking of trying Focal but just wanted to get a sense of what else do you guys use
(assuming that there's always a better alternative to the Samsung apps)
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I like focal on play store
jaythenut said:
I like focal on play store
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guess I should really try it out.
hmm does it still allow 4K recording etc?
I just want something that works...
the stock Camera app tends to cause 100% brightness upon launch
wilflare said:
guess I should really try it out.
hmm does it still allow 4K recording etc?
I just want something that works...
the stock Camera app tends to cause 100% brightness upon launch
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No 4k but good camera just get it to see if it's your lens or camera app
jaythenut said:
No 4k but good camera just get it to see if it's your lens or camera app
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just tried, upon launching Focal... there's no brightness issue except.. the camera seems to resize

Changing the camera's exposure/shutter speed, is it possible?

I really enjoy long exposure photography, and just recently my DSLR clonked out so I'm sadly just left with my S5 to fill my photography needs haha.
Is there any app that allows me to keep the shutter open for a longer period of time? for taking pictures of passing cars and creating the line of light effects.
In fact!
I just found an app called "LenX" and it seems to do the job pretty perfectly.
Has anyone else tried this app?
Checkout camera fv-5 it's awesome
thatsupnow said:
Checkout camera fv-5 it's awesome
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Will do! Thank you c:
I read somewhere that samsung could possibly release a manual mode for the S5 in the future, think that's true?
I'm an avid photog, I wish there was a way of choosing aperture or shutter speed.
dropmyload said:
I'm an avid photog, I wish there was a way of choosing aperture or shutter speed.
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Hopefully one day we get a mode that allows us

the ****ty horrible g2 camera is there a way to make it work?

I bought this phone bc I thought it's good it has good design this is only now the camera is the worst part in the phone I think every lg g2 owner know how bad is the camera is there a way to make it work and take clear pic in normal and low light? This is the last lg electronic device I will buy lg make ****ty products
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My phone camera is pure crap, the photos are always blurry with VERY BAD colors!
Camera isn't bad. Use XCam and learn how to take photos.
khanjui said:
Camera isn't bad. Use XCam and learn how to take photos.
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Camera isn't bad compared to what? I tried xcam and it's still the same or maybe better by 5%. Learn how to take pic! Do u know even iphone 4 or s2 kick g2 camera in room light or low light?
kenblue said:
Camera isn't bad compared to what? I tried xcam and it's still the same or maybe better by 5%. Learn how to take pic! Do u know even iphone 4 or s2 kick g2 camera in room light or low light?
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157646248478946/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157646229886772/
Also buy Donation App and turn off Auto night + night mode from settings, you will see performance difference on low light.Use normal mode and be sure you are taking photos with same settings on eaach phone (ISO, WB etc.)
Maybe your problem is scratched camera lens.
After I had noticed the bad camera quality and had changed the camera lens protector the camera had started to work normally.
+ If you use lower Android version, you can get Mi2Raw working, with allows you to do advanced photo editing using Photoshop.
i bet that you have scratches on your lens, good luck with that
Eminemiero said:
i bet that you have scratches on your lens, good luck with that
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No it's brand new phone the camera is good n high light but n room or low light is crap u bet it's scratched ha
harkis123 said:
Maybe your problem is scratched camera lens.
After I had noticed the bad camera quality and had changed the camera lens protector the camera had started to work normally.
+ If you use lower Android version, you can get Mi2Raw working, with allows you to do advanced photo editing using Photoshop.
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Who have time to use Photoshop to fix normal photo! Or root or any other complex solution the g2 is has horrible camera and this is the last lg device I ever buy
kenblue said:
Who have time to use Photoshop to fix normal photo! Or root or any other complex solution the g2 is has horrible camera and this is the last lg device I ever buy
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ok
Buy a new camera, it cost 10-20 euros
kenblue said:
Who have time to use Photoshop to fix normal photo! Or root or any other complex solution the g2 is has horrible camera and this is the last lg device I ever buy
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i do...
to be precise - i edit every photo worth sharing in snapseed...
btw g2 has a decent camera (at least on stock based roms) for a 2 year old device - on aosp it sucks because of lacking proper camera api's...
here is a small gallery of my LG G2 pictures edited in snapseed
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1ipl78ja74n5v4g/AAAZEUsNZFKT2XK30IKfa-IYa?dl=0
kenblue said:
No it's brand new phone the camera is good n high light but n room or low light is crap u bet it's scratched ha
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Ah ok, easy, flash xdabbeb drivers
Eminemiero said:
Ah ok, easy, flash xdabbeb drivers
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i think he doesn't have a rooted device
btw i also think he expects too much from a f2.4 lens in low light...
kenblue said:
Camera isn't bad compared to what? I tried xcam and it's still the same or maybe better by 5%. Learn how to take pic! Do u know even iphone 4 or s2 kick g2 camera in room light or low light?
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i have the s2 and i think g2 has good camera.. you should google lg g2 vs on ypu tube and compare camera pics on the s4. or you can use this mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63483184&postcount=71
kenblue said:
Who have time to use Photoshop to fix normal photo! Or root or any other complex solution the g2 is has horrible camera and this is the last lg device I ever buy
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I am not talking about normal photos. If you want quick edit use Snapseed . If you are playing with RAW files use Photoshop or Lightroom. Thats all. Instead of nervousness you could upload your camera samples, and it would be more clearlier what is wrong.
And yeah, don't buy it. Buy ant iPhone, because as I see, you have visited Xda without knowing, that this is developers page, and people try to get MAX OUT of they devices.
As I sayd, just try Xcam + Xcam setting. +Install advanced drivers, the camera will be as new.
harkis123 said:
I am not talking about normal photos. If you want quick edit use Snapseed . If you are playing with RAW files use Photoshop or Lightroom.
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snapseed supports some basic RAW (dng) images edit since last version... and it works pretty ok...
60nine said:
i think he doesn't have a rooted device
btw i also think he expects too much from a f2.4 lens in low light...
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Why to root it?
kenblue said:
Why to root it?
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why not?
extra options, extra capabilities, extra everything... that's just me...
hi guys, reading this thread i noticed that my g2 has camera lens scratched
the question is, how to replace that? And, where i can buy a new lens? I live in italy
thanks

Huawei mate s or p8 camera port

hey I wondering if it is possible to port the good camera from Huawei mate s or Huawei p8 , even honor 7 . they are the same with lot of good functions. well nexus 6p is a Huawei device too, do u think it is possible ?
It likely uses the EMUI framework so I doubt it. The Google camera app is great and there are other options on the play store if you don't like the stock one
y cant we have few features like using the fingerprint sensor for taking selfie or scrolling? No such app?
varun.gid said:
y cant we have few features like using the fingerprint sensor for taking selfie or scrolling? No such app?
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Its a Nexus (AOSP based)not a bloated EMUI phone. That's why it doesnt have those bloated features, nor does it need them. I never take 'selfies' or even use the FFC so it's not important to have for me. You have to remember that this is a Nexus not a skinned UI phone so it only has the bare minimum in terms of software features. If it had Huaweis normal UI it would be slower and the phone would be ruined.
Pilz said:
It likely uses the EMUI framework so I doubt it. The Google camera app is great and there are other options on the play store if you don't like the stock one
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Sorry m8 but the stock camera app sucks. No ISO, no Sutter speed, no manual focus, nothing. Fv-5 is great but it needs some bug fixing cuz sometimes is just wont focus and won't capture at all.
mr.dj26 said:
Sorry m8 but the stock camera app sucks. No ISO, no Sutter speed, no manual focus, nothing. Fv-5 is great but it needs some bug fixing cuz sometimes is just wont focus and won't capture at all.
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None of that is really required on a phone. The stock camera app works great, and doesn't clutter things up with necessary features. I use my DSLR frequently in manual mode which serves a purpose for a real camera; phones don't need manual adjustments especially not the 6P. Every picture I've taken has come out perfectly the first time I took it. I don't need to play with settings like I did on my LG G3, Nexus 6, or S5.
Pilz said:
None of that is really required on a phone. The stock camera app works great, and doesn't clutter things up with necessary features. I use my DSLR frequently in manual mode which serves a purpose for a real camera; phones don't need manual adjustments especially not the 6P. Every picture I've taken has come out perfectly the first time I took it. I don't need to play with settings like I did on my LG G3, Nexus 6, or S5.
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I don't know about you but I really miss the HTC camera app. Editing the photos in real time using the MF, SP, and ISO can give you the image your looking for. Nevertheless, even on auto setting on FV-5 it takes better photos then the stock camera app on the 6p. For me it always seems to be over exposed and washed out.
mr.dj26 said:
I don't know about you but I really miss the HTC camera app. Editing the photos in real time using the MF, SP, and ISO can give you the image your looking for. Nevertheless, even on auto setting on FV-5 it takes better photos then the stock camera app on the 6p. For me it always seems to be over exposed and washed out.
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I've never owned an HTC so I can't say I know what you're taking about. I know there are a lot is good camera apps out there, but I've never had any bad pictures from the stock app with auto HDR and flash off
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I don't know about you but I really miss the HTC camera app. Editing the photos in real time using the MF, SP, and ISO can give you the image your looking for. Nevertheless, even on auto setting on FV-5 it takes better photos then the stock camera app on the 6p. For me it always seems to be over exposed and washed out.
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pretty sure you can get the HTC Camera app on apkmirror
DarkExistence said:
pretty sure you can get the HTC Camera app on apkmirror
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You need the frameworks so the camera won't crash
Pilz said:
You need the frameworks so the camera won't crash
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Weird. I just downloaded it. Well I didn't get the marshmallow version. Maybe being rooted has to do with it
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pretty sure you can get the HTC Camera app on apkmirror
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Nope, won't work
mr.dj26 said:
Nope, won't work
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strange that i can use it

Why does G6 camera algorithm over-process videos

The G6 has a fantastic offering in terms of its tele and wide lens. The stock app is very good. But the videos are too over-processed. Why? Cant LG engineers understand such a simple thing? How difficult it is to provide controls for saturation/sharpness/contrast (color profile) ? To my knowledge there are no custom/third party apps that does all that the stock app does and also provide these controls. Filmic pro does not provide setting 60fps at 1080p and there is doubt about other functions too. Hope LG is listening..
Well, the problem also persist on G7. So I don't think it will be fixed soon. Try HedgeCam2, it's pretty clean camera app, without any preprocessing.
adamz667 said:
Well, the problem also persist on G7. So I don't think it will be fixed soon. Try HedgeCam2, it's pretty clean camera app, without any preprocessing.
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thanks.. and sad to hear that they dont care.. Is the HedgeCam2 good for videos?
adamz667 said:
Well, the problem also persist on G7. So I don't think it will be fixed soon. Try HedgeCam2, it's pretty clean camera app, without any preprocessing.
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nkvideo said:
thanks.. and sad to hear that they dont care.. Is the HedgeCam2 good for videos?
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Just tried it. Many bugs for video. Stabilization cant be turned on. Video goes blank from time to time, cant select between the two cameras.. So looks like we are stuck with their custom app..
What a shame LG. How can you miss such a basic feature in an otherwise wonderful app.
G7 has LG cinelog setting
adamz667 said:
Well, the problem also persist on G7. So I don't think it will be fixed soon. Try HedgeCam2, it's pretty clean camera app, without any preprocessing.
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The cinelog is an option that comes with G7 and V30. This can be enabled to get a much flat video with higher dynamic range. My understanding is this is the function of the AD converter that converts the voltages received from the sensor's photo receptors and converts it onto a digital form. LG make their own camera modules so they totally control this process.
The G6 doesnt have this camera module and so cant do it.
But LG is definitely on right track...

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