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Camera2 api

It looks like we have full support of camera 2 api.

try snap camera from the store it have a option to enable..used the app if I was on aosp rom with the m8

Good to see

I forget where, but this was actually confirmed a looooooong time ago (well... long in tech time. Couple of weeks ago though).

I thought that since Samsung doesn't offer shutter speed control in pro mode that they didn't enable the full camera 2 api.

Dovigoldberger said:
It looks like we have full support of camera 2 api.
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Hi,
According to the person who wrote this article, it seems that the camera2 api is not fully supported at the moment :
http://spectrastudy.com/camera2-api-on-mwc-2015-devices/
The manual camera checks would then bit too enthusiastic if this is true.
Can anyone who has manual camera installed try to take a picture in RAW and post the DNG file here?
I couldn't find any S6 DNG file on the web; it would be great if someone could confirm whether it is really possible to shoot in RAW with the S6.
With a Nexus 5, the 3 following apps can shoot in RAW :
- a better camera (there is a free version with limited number of shots in case)
- camera fv-5 (paid app)
- manual camera (paid app)

Dovigoldberger said:
I thought that since Samsung doesn't offer shutter speed control in pro mode that they didn't enable the full camera 2 api.
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It does, but due to driver limitations, the longest shutter you can choose in Manual Camera app is 1/10. The longest shutter the S6 and edge is allowed to use (when ISO is manually set in the stock camera app) is 1/7. And when Manual Camera opens, WB is all green, so you need to long press WB to make it normal. There is now RAW support wither.
Right now the best camera SW for the S6 and edge is the stock, which is extremely fast to open, very quick to focus and snap, and offers a wide variety of options including manual settings, without shutter control. The latter is a pity, but without long exposures, you can just indirectly control it via ISO, either way, you are maxed out at 1/7. On the bright side... the lens is very bright, offering dramatically better lit details at the same SP and ISO than the S5, Note 4 or One M9, and it makes it a solid snapper indoors. Overall camera2 API is a mixed bag at it's current state and I hope full manual control comes soon with long shutter options.

Not sure this is because of camera 2 API or not, but you guys notice you can now separate auto focus from exposure point in pro mode? You can press and hold to lock the focus point, while shifting the exposure point to elsewhere on the screen. Makes it much better while shooting in situations where background and foreground are in vastly different exposure brackets.

http://spectrastudy.com/camera2-api-on-mwc-2015-devices/

"Manual camera" app doesn't work with S6
vincent2167 said:
Hi,
According to the person who wrote this article, it seems that the camera2 api is not fully supported at the moment :
... link ...
The manual camera checks would then bit too enthusiastic if this is true.
Can anyone who has manual camera installed try to take a picture in RAW and post the DNG file here?
I couldn't find any S6 DNG file on the web; it would be great if someone could confirm whether it is really possible to shoot in RAW with the S6.
With a Nexus 5, the 3 following apps can shoot in RAW :
- a better camera (there is a free version with limited number of shots in case)
- camera fv-5 (paid app)
- manual camera (paid app)
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I Installed "Manual camera" app (compatibility app said that it would work) but it doesn't work.
"Manual camera" interface appears, turns green and freezes, and phone either reboots or app
just shuts down. Camera gets a little warm too.
Was hoping to get DNG files from S6, but doesn't look good.
Very disappointed about this.
Uninstalled app and was refunded.

Thanks for the feedback!

I tried the Manual Camera app as well and it all appeared to be working for me, until I attempted to save a RAW image. This crashed my camera and required a full reboot to resolve.

Jason_V said:
I tried the Manual Camera app as well and it all appeared to be working for me, until I attempted to save a RAW image. This crashed my camera and required a full reboot to resolve.
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I don't think there's RAW support for any non-Nexus phone (maybe one of the Chinese ones, but not from the major OEMs).
Also, doesn't the shutter top out at 1/10 or 1/7?

Yeah when putting it into raw and gpeg you will get a crash we have to wait for Samsung to do an update . I have a feeling that the ois is the reason samsung cannot alow shutter speed variation as even dslr cameras don't use image stabilization when it's on long exposure and as ois cannot be switched of manually then this will be a problem .

[Guide][Camera][SD]How to enable Camera2 API

Hello guys) How to enable Camera2 API?) Custom ROMs (MIUI, CM, etc)
1) Root!
2) Open build.prop, make string 'persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1' , save, reboot.
3) Check manual features by Manual Camera Compability utility.
4) Install FV-5, Manual Camera etc and enjoy by manual exposure,focus etc)
It's working on my xiaomi.eu latest MIUI7 and Mookee ROMs)
p.s. I have Snapdragon version, pls test on the MTK who have this devices.
Thanx to Nevio (4pda.ru) )))
BUG! Stock camera in MIUI7 crashed with this feature. MIUI8 is normal.

Tested with Krexus rom and working!

It's gooood)

it's for mediatek or snapdragon version ?

SD working. Try if you have MTK version. If this hint will work - I will change head of topic to both versions)

nevelaev said:
SD working. Try if you have MTK version. If this hint will work - I will change head of topic to both versions)
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Can you please test what is the longest shutter speed in Camera fv-5 or in AZ Camera. Thanks in advance!

I tried this feature on the Manual camera and AZ camera - 0.6s maximum shutter speed. And picture have a lag.

BUG found
BUG found - stock MIUI7 camera will not work with this ftr. Mi8 is normal)

News - bug only for MIUI7. MIUI8 - nice work with stock camera)

tested with official RR, working camera fv-5, now will try freedcam and manual camera
edit: tested other 2 apps, all working, very happy, to take all the juice from the camera

nevelaev said:
I tried this feature on the Manual camera and AZ camera - 0.6s maximum shutter speed. And picture have a lag.
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Ok, thank you!

I enabled camera 2 api and I am experiencing a crazy battery drain with mokee ROM. Is it normal? The battery drops 10 % in a matter of 10min and the phone gets really hot

How many of the manual settings stated in the manual camera compatibility app are supported after enabling camera2 api?

Cresqo said:
How many of the manual settings stated in the manual camera compatibility app are supported after enabling camera2 api?
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But RAW pictures are buggy on our phone, atleast on my phone
Edit: I had 3 reboots within a short time while opening camera apps since I've edited the build.prop. I'm on official RR, but the camera2 features are working fine (except raw), thanks for sharing!

Try it or die said:
But RAW pictures are buggy on our phone, atleast on my phone
Edit: I had 3 reboots within a short time while opening camera apps since I've edited the build.prop. I'm on official RR, but the camera2 features are working fine (except raw), thanks for sharing!
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How to know its working? And which camera app to use after editing the build prop?

Sumit Samanta said:
How to know its working? And which camera app to use after editing the build prop?
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Camera fv-5, snap cam (from play store), open camera and a lot others, they have to support camera2 api. On some camera apps you have to enable it manually in the settings. Then you can control shutter speed and some other things. I've attached also a picture, on the left side the shutter speed is short and on the right side the shutter speed is a lot longer. So for "normal" pictures you won't need manual controls, but in some cases it can be useful.

Try it or die said:
Camera fv-5, snap cam (from play store), open camera and a lot others, they have to support camera2 api. On some camera apps you have to enable it manually in the settings. Then you can control shutter speed and some other things. I've attached also a picture, on the left side the shutter speed is short and on the right side the shutter speed is a lot longer. So for "normal" pictures you won't need manual controls, but in some cases it can be useful.
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Can u plz show the ss of build prop after the edit? And the settings in any camera app?

Thanks for the guide.....this has solve the problem of reboot while using third party camera apps......google camera is also working without any problem

At least. MANY DIGITAL COOKIES TO THE OP. This was a thing that I was asking before even buying the phone. Many thanks to the OP.

Hmm I am using Snap Camera with camera2 API. Best thing) But it's need to activate camera2 in the Snap Camera settings (menu--"other"tab--go down and check Camera2 API string). Nice manual focus and manual settings in the HDR mode) Snap camera may a RAW format. There opens in built-in viewer and (who installed) can be pen into Snapseed editor.
Example of the photo in HDR mode with manual settings) Sorry for my curved hands and academical English)))
My curved hands cannot make good man ual photos yet)) Who knows Russian - you can check 4pda.ru forum--Redmi Note 3 Pro Camera branch. http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=750102&st=860 Many people tested this hint and VEEEEERY pleasured)))

Google Camera2 API

Hello every one! Hope you're having a great day
I'm here because I need your help To make a long story short, until I can save enough to buy a new proper camera, I'm stuck with my P9 Lite, which cannot save pictures as RAW/DNG files. This feature is provided by Google's Camera2 API, which my phone doesn't have/support. Four questions:
1. Is it possible to install Camera2 API on my phone, through a custom ROM?
2. Is it possible to install a custom ROM without losing on the initial image quality provided by my phone's camera?
3. In theory, could this API be enabled by a future software update? Or does it only have to do with how the phone was originally conceived?
4. Even if I managed to get the API on my phone, would it be possible to make it fully supported, and would I be able to save RAW/DNG files even if my phone originally doesn't offer this option?
Thank you very much!
P.S: I've never thought of "flashing" a custom ROM on my phone, this issue is the only reason why I'm considering it. As you may have noticed by my way of explaining things, I'm a five year old when it comes to informatics, and I'd probably be the first in line to buy Smartphone Software For Dummies. As much as I admire how technical and specialised you can get about a science that goes way beyond my understanding abilities, if you can keep things slow and simple, as if you were talking to an actual five year old, I'd be very grateful

themadbuddha said:
Hello every one! Hope you're having a great day
I'm here because I need your help To make a long story short, until I can save enough to buy a new proper camera, I'm stuck with my P9 Lite, which cannot save pictures as RAW/DNG files. This feature is provided by Google's Camera2 API, which my phone doesn't have/support. Four questions:
1. Is it possible to install Camera2 API on my phone, through a custom ROM?
2. Is it possible to install a custom ROM without losing on the initial image quality provided by my phone's camera?
3. In theory, could this API be enabled by a future software update? Or does it only have to do with how the phone was originally conceived?
4. Even if I managed to get the API on my phone, would it be possible to make it fully supported, and would I be able to save RAW/DNG files even if my phone originally doesn't offer this option?
Thank you very much!
P.S: I've never thought of "flashing" a custom ROM on my phone, this issue is the only reason why I'm considering it. As you may have noticed by my way of explaining things, I'm a five year old when it comes to informatics, and I'd probably be the first in line to buy Smartphone Software For Dummies. As much as I admire how technical and specialised you can get about a science that goes way beyond my understanding abilities, if you can keep things slow and simple, as if you were talking to an actual five year old, I'd be very grateful
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Can't you just install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera on stock ROM? I think the camera2 api should be available.

Thank you for replying! The application supports Camera2 API, but if the API is not available on my phone in the first place, I don't think the application will work...According to my researches, the API is like, let's say, a camera: if your phone doesn't have a camera, you could install as many camera apps as you want, your phone still won't take any pictures...What I need is a way to add a camera to my phone - in our case, the API - so that I can start taking pictures - in our case, saving RAW/DNG files. Also, I might be wrong.

themadbuddha said:
Thank you for replying! The application supports Camera2 API, but if the API is not available on my phone in the first place, I don't think the application will work...According to my researches, the API is like, let's say, a camera: if your phone doesn't have a camera, you could install as many camera apps as you want, your phone still won't take any pictures...What I need is a way to add a camera to my phone - in our case, the API - so that I can start taking pictures - in our case, saving RAW/DNG files. Also, I might be wrong.
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So the app doesn't work? I can't test it cause I am not on stock.

Just tried open cam on stock rom and I can capture RAW dng files, so it seems like camera2 is supported try it out!
UPDATE: Enable "Use alternative flash method" in photo settings if it won't take pictures when camera2 is enabled.

Open camera is pretty buggy on this phone when shooting RAW. Try "Footej camera", seems to work better

yaa but for footej need to pay to have fully featured. I payed for this but for m there is no diference to open camera.

I didn't say that Footej is better than open camera. Just that open camera often bugs for me when using camera2 - eg nothing happens when pressing camera button.

Sry for reviving the thread, is there any way to increase max shutter speed in camera2 api? I'm really interested in shooting some raw stuff but apps like Opencamera or Adobe Lightroom won't allow me to set over 1 second shutter speed (apart from the built-in camera app that allows up to 8 secs, but without raw support...) so it's a pain in the butt if I want to take raw pictures at night.
Using the stock Marshmallow Emui

The Lightroom app has a built in camera which can shoot RAW, I tried it and it works flawlessly.
Camera API2 *IS* present on p9 lite and *DOES* work.

zgomot said:
The Lightroom app has a built in camera which can shoot RAW, I tried it and it works flawlessly.
Camera API2 *IS* present on p9 lite and *DOES* work.
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Yup it does, but shutter speed cannot be set over 1 second (see the screenshot), that means night photos end up being very noisy since I need to drastically increase iso. The default camera app allows much longer shutter time, that's why I'm wondering what's wrong
If it was possible to set it to like 10 secs in the Lightroom app, the camera would be damn great

Krastinov said:
Yup it does, but shutter speed cannot be set over 1 second (see the screenshot), that means night photos end up being very noisy since I need to drastically increase iso. The default camera app allows much longer shutter time, that's why I'm wondering what's wrong
If it was possible to set it to like 10 secs in the Lightroom app, the camera would be damn great
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Have you tried Camera FV5?

zgomot said:
Have you tried Camera FV5?
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Yea, but it says that this device doesn't support raw :|

Krastinov said:
Yea, but it says that this device doesn't support raw :|
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Is it the trial version?

zgomot said:
Is it the trial version?
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Full. Does it work for you?
Also I heard that official Nougat brings raw support to the built-in camera, can anyone verify that? I might wanna update in that case

Krastinov said:
Full. Does it work for you?
Also I heard that official Nougat brings raw support to the built-in camera, can anyone verify that? I might wanna update in that case
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I Know This Is Quite Old But In Case Someone Is Still Wondering;
I'm Using Stock Nougat Firmware On My P9 Lite And It Does Support Raw Format, But You Have To Root The Phone And Enable Raw/DNG Format In Some System Files

Possible Camera2 API bug.

Hello, all!
This is a little specific, but I was hoping that perhaps other LG G6 users could help me test for this problem to figure out whether it's affecting all the phones/firmwares or is specific to mine.
Basically what happens is that in any camera app, except the native one, if you use specific manual settings (so, through the Camera2 API) there's a bug that changes the value on its own. Perhaps the easiest way to check it is using Open Camera:
1) Switch to video mode (camera choice does not matter).
2) Pick the exposure icon, set ISO to 50 and shutter speed to 1/20
3) Start recording video...
4) On my device after 5-10 seconds of recording the screen turns black (or nearly black) as the exposure speed drops to ~1/10000.
Touching the screen to refocus fixes it for a moment, then it jumps back to ~1/10000.
Basically ISO50, shutter range 1/20-1/30 will cause this. I have seen this in any app that allowed manual settings, like Open Camera, ProShot, Hedgecam 2, AZ Camera, Footej camera etc. Some of them turn black, others just crash/freeze. Sounds like an API bug to me.
I'm on Android version 8.0.0, Software version: V20c-EUR-XX installed through OTA.
Would really appreciate if someone could also try this.

My minimum shutter speed is 1/30... This with stock camera........ Stock oreo by OTA v20c.
No problem with recording.

vs0587 said:
My minimum shutter speed is 1/30... This with stock camera........ Stock oreo by OTA v20c.
No problem with recording.
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Thanks for taking the time to check, but the stock camera works ok. It's the others that have this problem. Like Open Camera or HedgeCam2. The reason I want to use those is they recently added an option to change image processing (noise reduction, edge enhancement) so if you turn those down and film video with them you actually get nice, natural looking video and not the overprocessed watercolor look that the stock camera (and most other apps) provide. And if we go for a "cinematic" 24fps look then the Shutter speed could often be 1/24 or so.
Since I have seen some threads looking for a way to get cleaner video I'll attach two snapshots from a video - one with stock camera (and those crazy cartoon edges) and another from HedgeCam 2.

CameraGO.apk (night mode,hdr ).

Appareil photo Google go
Version: 1.0.289787409 | V1
Android 8+
https://www.xda-developers.com/goog...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Today, unexpectedly, Google released Google Camera. The version is as light as possible. From the modes:
• Portrait
• Photo
• Video
• Translator
There is no choice of HDR, as well as a choice of images / s in video and night shooting, but for that it is the Go version.
As stated in the press release, Camera Go will help users take beautiful photos without worrying about speed and storage. In particular, the application keeps track of the space remaining on the disk and helps to clean up the space.
Good luck to you photo!
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261769786
update
camera go hdr
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261770013
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/GCam-Go-Greatness-v1.apk
By greatness.
Changelog:
Note: Google Camera Go isn't a final version and HDR isn't working properly.
(From here.)
Google Camera Go
Greatness Go V1
1. Added HDR+
2. API Level compatible from Android 8 to 10
3. Minimum 512MB RAM
4. No Camera2api support needed
GCam_Go.GreatnessTest2
Changelog:
-HDR Auto turn off fixed
-Returned Timer Controls on top bar settings
-Flash can now be accessed from Top Right Corner
-Built with Arnova APKTool for better power efficiency and RAM Management(aapt, aapt2, zipalign)
Well known bugs:
On Redmi Go, the viewfinder gets small
Photos get rotated to right on some phones
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-greatness/#apk1553

philipped346 said:
Appareil photo Google go
Version: 1.0.289787409 | V1
Android 8+
https://www.xda-developers.com/goog...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Today, unexpectedly, Google released Google Camera. The version is as light as possible. From the modes:
• Portrait
• Photo
• Video
• Translator
There is no choice of HDR, as well as a choice of images / s in video and night shooting, but for that it is the Go version.
As stated in the press release, Camera Go will help users take beautiful photos without worrying about speed and storage. In particular, the application keeps track of the space remaining on the disk and helps to clean up the space.
Good luck to you photo!
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261769786
update
camera go hdr
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261770013
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Hdr doesn't work, it's exist in setting but unusable

nexlay said:
Hdr doesn't work, it's exist in setting but unusable
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you can report to google
if you want others gcam ! here you are https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79963022&postcount=47

philipped346 said:
you can report to google
if you want others gcam ! here you are https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79963022&postcount=47
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Ok, I'll do it??

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UPDATE from Google
Camera Go helps you capture beautiful images, fast.
• Use Portrait Mode to give your photos a professional look by focusing on your subject, as the background appears gently blurred.
• Capture memories at any time of day without the flash, keep the colours rich and details crisp using Night Mode.
• With smart storage features and early warning notifications, Camera Go makes sure you never miss a moment by helping you free up space for your photos when you need it most.
• With Google Lens built into Camera Go, you can see the world in your language by pointing your camera lens at the foreign text.
Note: Night mode is currently available on select compatible devices only.
Legal disclaimer: For available Google Lens languages go to g.co/help/lens. Some Lens features require an Internet connection.

UPDATE from greatness (thank to him ) :good:
night mode added .
GcamGoGreatnessNS2. 32 bits .
https://mega.nz/file/ftoAjLbC#NI6O98YdN0CWEX65_5J2ypTtq6amdcJvWVMK-FRhi8U

is it possible to enable location info on photos taken by CameraGo?

kancrutt said:
is it possible to enable location info on photos taken by CameraGo?
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Need to ask to the dev.
Wait for an answer.

New update , no great change. https://t.me/GcamGo
-Updated Camera Go version to 1.9.340165459_release
-Increased maximum zoom level on front camera
19.53 MB file on MEGA
mega.nz

Big update in this thread !
Google Camera Go (unlocked)
Google Camera Go Unlocked Mod ~ by mjun based on Google Camera Go v2.3.366173626 In this thread you can find Google Camera Go Mod with all features, that were locked to specific vendor/model, unlocked for any mobile phone. Available camera...
forum.xda-developers.com
instead of camera go , i found in telegram group of nexus 5 a camera apk : s pro camera
i have tested this camera and it's very interesting I advise to test it.

New version from greatness . https://mega.nz/file/KoY1DYIB#TBwmDAT0objusn19Ycj9ynfX5io_oGjgDwWl3vdusc0
Changelog:
- This is a special build with abnormal mechanisms in modification end. It's based on Camera Go 2.5.376972576 from Jiophone.
- HDR, Nightsight and toggles like seen in google's demo
- Nightsight Resolution increased to be like normal mode
- Grid Lines and Selfie Mirroring Option Unhidden
- 32 Bits Supported
- Minimum Android Version 8
- If you can, compare the hash of the downloaded file with the one below if you wanna make sure the apk is authentic by me. I don't bear responsibilities if you face issues from an apk with different hash.
SHA256:
b1935ca0cc6335df947041467ad07d7150d7cbd08f1eae628f12b0818a0f02ed
Thank to Greatness !!

New version from greatness !
Greatness: CameraGo_2.5_Greatness_Special-2
Download CameraGo_2.5_Greatness_Special-2 By Greatness.
www.celsoazevedo.com

Can anybody post any photos with night mode activated?

redsmith said:
Can anybody post any photos with night mode activated?
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Can anybody post any photos with night mode activated?
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New update for gcamgo 2.12

New update from telegram .

camerago by shamim. 2.12 v5

New update from shamim ! thank to him ! i just share for those have not telegram.
[Transféré de Gcam Mod by Shamim Official Channel]
[ Fichier : GCAMGO_3.3.439_SHAMIM_V1.apk ]
What's new!!!
- Added 2 types of logcat support.
- Added filter mode.
- Added Hdr+ and night mode support.
- Added aux support and more few internal changes.
- Added aspect ratio and more few options on option menu.
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[ Fichier : GCAMGO_3.3.439_SHAMIM_V1_Without_Aux.apk ]
- This build is without aux support. You guys can use it if aux doesn't work properly for you.

New update from shamim
GCAMGO_3.6.455_SHAMIM_V1
What's new!!!
- Added 2 types of logcat support.
- Added filter mode.
- Added Hdr+ and night mode support.
- Added aux support and more few internal changes.
- Added aspect ratio and more few options on option menu.
- Added QR codes Scanner support.
- Added support for 32 and 64 bits both now.
GCAMGO_3.6.455_SHAMIM_V1_WITHOUT_AUX
- This build is without aux support. You guys can use it if aux doesn't work properly for you.