Google Camera - Zenfone 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello everyone,
I tried many versions of google camera on our phone,
Every version gets force close I even tried the camera given in open gapps stock package of x86 device. I'm using RR 5.8.4 by @tank0412 which runs a stable 7.1.2
Please I really love the google camera somebody port it to our device or give me alternative option which has all the features of google camera including lens blur and HDR+
Thanks in Advance

Google Camera does not support x86 device anymore and also no one has ported it yet.

nheolinkin said:
Google Camera does not support x86 device anymore and also no one has ported it yet.
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Any other alternative

hassan ansari said:
Any other alternative
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I personally use Camera MX

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Smart Stay on Nexus 4?

Somebody have infos about implementing that feature to Cyanogen or other roms.
I think this is the only useful feature in touchwiz, so why not implementing that in Cyanogen for example?
slg60 said:
Somebody have infos about implementing that feature to Cyanogen or other roms.
I think this is the only useful feature in touchwiz, so why not implementing that in Cyanogen for example?
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Probably because it is not open source but original Samsung software.
-Edit- here is an app on Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beansoft.eyespy.free&hl=nl, Nexus devices however seem not to be supported.
gee2012 said:
Probably because it is not open source but original Samsung software.
-Edit- here is an app on Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beansoft.eyespy.free&hl=nl, Nexus devices however seem not to be supported.
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Smartstay ex works with Nexus 4 but breaks rear camera app. Always FC when smartstay ex is running. May be next update will fix it and will be able to use on N4 soon.
Screen Timeout is what I use and it's awesome.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vbS5jaGVtZHJvaWQuc2NyZWVudGltZW91dHRvZ2dsZSJd
I am facing camera problem while using smart stay ex. Froze it with titanium backup while waiting for update...
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There is an app for that: SCREEBL
uses phone orientantion & angle instead of front facing camera. works like a charm.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keyes.screebl.lite&hl=pl

[W.I.P] Samsung Camera App for the OnePlus 3T

I've read a lot about this phone lacking a good camera. I own a S6 and an S7, so I dumped the camera app from my Samsung phone as well as the frameworks required for the camera app to work.
I'm not sure if this will work because I don't have a OnePlus 3T phone on hand (I am planning on getting one though), so this hasn't been tested. These files are stock files and unmodified. From what I've read as long as the frameworks are available, the APK files should function, so if anyone would like to test these out and report back to let me know how it works I would appreciate it.
Recommendations:
Just to cover all bases, I do recommend everyone to make a backup of their system. This archive won't make any changes to your system outside of installing the stock samsung camera app, but I don't want to be responsible for any issues if something stops working for you.
I don't foresee anything causing any trouble because if this doesn't work, you can just uninstall it like any other app and remove the *jar files and everything should be fine.
Here are the steps:
1. Extract the archive file. (you should see a readme.txt, SamsungCamera4.apk, and a system folder)
2. Install the "SamsungCamera4.apk" file like any other app (Don't open it up yet after you install it)
3. In the system\framework folder of this archive, you will see a bunch of *.jar files. You need to move those into the .\system\framework folder on your phone. (These are required libraries for the APK to work properly)
You can do this using an app like "Root Browser", but you NEED to be rooted for this to work.
4. After you copy the jar files over, reboot your phone.
5. (Optional) When your phone powers back on, try and clear the cache for your camera app.
6. Try and run the Samsung Camera app on your phone.
I hope this will work out on this phone, because I would really like to see a better camera option for such a great phone!
Let me know what you find!
Extracted the apk and doesn't install.
Do you get any errors? If so, what is the error?
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Do you get any errors? If so, what is the error?
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I installed it as a system app because it can't be installed normally (package appears to be corrupted) and installed all frameworks with rw-r-r.
When I open the app, it flashes black for half a second and then closes
Dang, okay. Let me look into this and see what I can do. When you tried installing it as a regular app, did it say it's not compatible or anything came up?
m0d hipp¥ said:
Dang, okay. Let me look into this and see what I can do. When you tried installing it as a regular app, did it say it's not compatible or anything came up?
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I would like to be optimistic but if it was possible someone would have done it ages ago. You should be able to port from one Samsung to another as the frameworks are similar but you would need to build it from the source (i.e. build the app yourself from scratch) to have it working on Oneplus 3t and the source code is not open I believe.
You would have better chances at tweaking stock camera than porting Samsung's
Yeah, I might need to look into it a bit further. I was being optimistic and hopeful. I mean, I get that the hardware is specific to the device, but I don't see why a camera like Samsung's camera app couldn't be ported for all Android devices. After all Android is built off the same base platform.
Thanks for at least giving it a try. I think I will go and order my OnePlus 3T when I get home from work, then I'll be able to do more trial and error on my own as well!
Thanks for the attempts guys!
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Yeah, I might need to look into it a bit further. I was being optimistic and hopeful. I mean, I get that the hardware is specific to the device, but I don't see why a camera like Samsung's camera app couldn't be ported for all Android devices. After all Android is built off the same base platform.
Thanks for at least giving it a try. I think I will go and order my OnePlus 3T when I get home from work, then I'll be able to do more trial and error on my own as well!
Thanks for the attempts guys!
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Good luck in testing this once you get your phone but I doubt that you'll be able to port Samsung camera to Oneplus 3t. I think better idea would be working on the stock camera and improving the algorithms and post processing there.
If you get stuck and need experts view on your ideas or help with the code ask the greatest camera developer defcomg for help as he with his expertise will be able to assist you where possible
Thanks! I was actually looking at some other apps in the playstore that are considered "high def camera" apps. I know that a lot of the quality in pictures is based on the hardware itself, however I also know that the software is what drives the hardware to work the way it works. I mean, granted the specs of the camera might not be the same as Samsung's, but a 16mp camera should be pretty darn good quality nonetheless.
Has anyone played around with any of the other camera apps?
I know someone here tried the stock android\google camera. What about one of these?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marginz.snap
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.vipek.camera
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riseupgames.proshot2
I realize some of these are paid apps, and I'll look into it once my phone comes in as well. I definitely think there is opportunity for some optimization to make the camera a little better based off everyone's feedback about it.
This is a good initiative to improve the software side of the camera. I know sultanxda has his own hals in his ROMs but I find stock oxygen ROM to have better images and videos with less distortion.
All the luck for your attempt. If you're able to tidy up the algorithms ,it's gonna improve the camera for sure.
Crossing fingers.
That being said, what camera hal version is the sammy cam? But even if it´s the same, I belive you have to build a wrapper to shim the sammy function calls to the qcom camera hal... Good luck!
Propably logs (logcat and dmesg) from the crashing camera app would be usefull.
Bah, unfortunately it seems like I got ahead of myself. I did a little bit more looking into this, and it looks like the SamsungCamera app is actually using a custom SDK, so it doesn't follow the same practice your other universal apps use. Apparently SamsungCamera uses some more low-level technique that doesn't utilize HAL.
Hey Guy's
Have you tried Google Camera? You can get this on apkmirror.
Cheers
Right, it's like I suggested in one of my previous posts. There seem to be a few high def camera apps available across all android platforms which might be a great alternative. I'm not sure, but it's worth a look and test.
Neo+6210 said:
Hey Guy's
Have you tried Google Camera? You can get this on apkmirror.
Cheers
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I tried Google camera and it crashes every time I open the app.. Any insight?
jdavis7882 said:
I tried Google camera and it crashes every time I open the app.. Any insight?
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Use the link from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...oogle-camera-4-2-035-141213305-t3531566/page1
Last post I think. First one doesn't work.
NoLunchBox_ said:
Use the link from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...oogle-camera-4-2-035-141213305-t3531566/page1
Last post I think. First one doesn't work.
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Same result
NoLunchBox_ said:
Use the link from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...oogle-camera-4-2-035-141213305-t3531566/page1
Last post I think. First one doesn't work.
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Having tried numerous Google camera versions unfortunately none of them give us the same controls (no HDR+, burst mode which no one uses ) that would give to Nexus line users as this is limited to just Google phones. If HDR+ worked on Oneplus 3T it would give the results that Pixel users get and since Samsung camera app is no-go as expected I think working on Google camera app to unlock HDR+ that Google/Pixel phones get would probably be the only solution to improve the results on OP3T.
@m0d hipp¥ can you port or arrange samsung Gallery app for Oneplus 3T???
It will be a great help bro

Stock camera -> Need help

Hey ppl,
Can anyone provide stock camera for J320FN !
Installed Lineage rom, but Google Camera seems to be poor compared to Stock Camera...
Can anyone help please ?
No help ?? :-/
Just tested the Whatsapp camera and it«s better then google camera in this rom !!
Don't know what to do more..
Tryied extract camera apk from stock rom but doens't install
AngelOfBlood said:
No help ?? :-/
Just tested the Whatsapp camera and it«s better then google camera in this rom !!
Don't know what to do more..
Tryied extract camera apk from stock rom but doens't install
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Samsung stock camera won't work with lineage as far as I know. Open camera is fairly good, I prefer it to the lineage one.
Wulfie217 said:
Samsung stock camera won't work with lineage as far as I know. Open camera is fairly good, I prefer it to the lineage one.
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Thanks mate for the feedback... !
But I tryied the camera from Whatsapp and it's much better. It's possible to use it like default camera ? Someway ?
AngelOfBlood said:
Thanks mate for the feedback... !
But I tryied the camera from Whatsapp and it's much better. It's possible to use it like default camera ? Someway ?
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Not as far as I know, might be worth a quick Google and see what the top camera apps for android are, and find whatever feels closest for you. I don't use WhatsApp to offer any comparisons.
Wulfie217 said:
Not as far as I know, might be worth a quick Google and see what the top camera apps for android are, and find whatever feels closest for you. I don't use WhatsApp to offer any comparisons.
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I tryied that but all seems to be very laggy.
Stock is better then google camera (it's not about the rom lineage).
Whatapp camera, is perfect ! No lag at all.
Can anyone still just provide a link to stock apk please? I'd like to try it anyways and I screwed up as I was too eager to install the rom and forgot to pull the apk from the phone:/

Working GCAM 7.3 for Note 9 Exynos Variant

Can anyone help me with working Gcam 7.3 for Samsung Note 9 Exynos Variant not rooted.
Tried couple of mods but not working at all. App crashes immediately after opening the App.
Thanks in Advance.
Running Android 10.
I have had no luck. A few packages have installed for me and opened, but the pictures it takes will only display as a gray screen. Most, like you, just crash.
The same problem here
The latest version from the zexynos Telegram group works well, way more natural looking results compared to stock cam. Install it, then create a Configs folder in the Gcam folder and put the xml file in there. Then open Gcam and double tap in black area below shutter button and then select the XML you put in the configs folder, tap restore. Then close Gcam, go to settings, apps, camera, force stop, clear cache, reopen GCam and you're good to go.
suvadeep. paul said:
Can anyone help me with working Gcam 7.3 for Samsung Note 9 Exynos Variant not rooted.
Tried couple of mods but not working at all. App crashes immediately after opening the App.
Thanks in Advance.
Running Android 10.
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Mine is rooted, but I finally found one that kind of works. No "night sight" that I can find, but:
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-port-hub/
Scroll down to Note 9 Exynos. Have to be able to install APK files.
The one at Zexynos Telegram group works well, designed specifically for S9 N9 S10 N10 Exynos.
Thanks. Already got one. It's an old version. But working.
suvadeep. paul said:
Thanks. Already got one. It's an old version. But working.
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Which one did you end up using?
The one I listed is old and apparently does not have Night Vision... probably missing other features, too.
Dougmeister said:
Which one did you end up using?
The one I listed is old and apparently does not have Night Vision... probably missing other features, too.
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I am using this one.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote...ynos/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
Jostian said:
The latest version from the zexynos Telegram group works well, way more natural looking results compared to stock cam. Install it, then create a Configs folder in the Gcam folder and put the xml file in there. Then open Gcam and double tap in black area below shutter button and then select the XML you put in the configs folder, tap restore. Then close Gcam, go to settings, apps, camera, force stop, clear cache, reopen GCam and you're good to go.
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I have seen that. But my device is not rooted. So the front camera won't work. Screenshot attached.
suvadeep. paul said:
I have seen that. But my device is not rooted. So the front camera won't work. Screenshot attached.
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Yes if you use front camera then it's a problem, but I don't, never used my front cameras.
Jostian said:
Yes if you use front camera then it's a problem, but I don't, never used my front cameras.
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Sometimes I use it. Though I am not a selfie freak. ?
Can u share working apk 7.3version ..for Note 9 exynos
I m using PMG 7.2 .014 stable v1
Only back camera working with HDR off
But snaps are good.
Need to check ,possibilities of back camera with hdr
I saw very less development in note 9 as compare to one plus
I used to have op6 before note 9 .
None of the apk work for Note 9 it's not supported i have tried so many apks version and scripts inside nothing work it's exposed or it's crashing so i quit from trying...
I just created a thread about finding a stable GCam 7.3 version by jairo_rossi. I'm on the Snapdragon variant of the Note9 though, but I'm not rooted.
The version isn't perfect but for most of what I need, it works well and is stable enough as a main camera app. See if it works for you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/themes/gcam-7-3-stable-version-note9-t4088777
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I just created a thread about finding a stable GCam 7.3 version by jairo_rossi. I'm on the Snapdragon variant of the Note9 though, but I'm not rooted.
The version isn't perfect but for most of what I need, it works well and is stable enough as a main camera app. See if it works for you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/themes/gcam-7-3-stable-version-note9-t4088777
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That is not working for exynos
ZCam works best on exynos. Try ot out.
drmilosh said:
ZCam works best on exynos. Try ot out.
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can you share the link
pratama3393 said:
can you share the link
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Not my work or anything, there is a telegram group too, just sharing the link.
https://koopahtmaniac.com
Latest Urnyx05 version works great on Snapdragon, not sure about exynos.. but astrophotograhy isnt working
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfil...5-v1.7-fix.apk
Can someone else try it?

Custom ROM for Galaxy S8 (SM-G950FD) with a great camera app ?

I've been running LineageOS 18.1 for my S8 (SM-950FD) and it's been working fabulously ! However its stock camera is just not the best. I have tried other camera apps as well, like GCamera and Open Camera, but nothing is as close as Samsung stock camera. I chose not to go back to Samsung stock ROM because I love the experience of Android 11, while the original rom only supports till Android 9.
Is there any other Custom ROM than LineageOS that comes with a great camera app ?
There is Project Sakura (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...5-1-official-monthly-updates-vanilla.4261403/). It is based on LineageOS 18.1 and has an integrated camera app called Footej Camera. Not the best name, but it feels a lot like the Stock Camera. I believe you can also download Footej from PlayStore but it probably costs a few pennies.
Good Luck on your Search!
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There is Project Sakura (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...5-1-official-monthly-updates-vanilla.4261403/). It is based on LineageOS 18.1 and has an integrated camera app called Footej Camera. Not the best name, but it feels a lot like the Stock Camera. I believe you can also download Footej from PlayStore but it probably costs a few pennies.
Good Luck on your Search!
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Hi, thanks !
I have read the whole thread from Project Sakura that you provided, apparently there are issues with hotspot (not working) and camera itself (few people mentioned the camera just stucks after a while). But this ROM looks interesting, I'm gonna keep my eye on it and see its updates.
Well, the further custom roms move away from the stock rom, the more bugs appear. I'm surprised you have a working LOS 18.1, which one is that if I may ask?
You could check out ProCam X, it's in the Playstore. Great app with lots of features. Some people complain that the image quality is worse, but that's probably because they accidentally set the post-processing to low quality (NR).
Adanor123 said:
Well, the further custom roms move away from the stock rom, the more bugs appear. I'm surprised you have a working LOS 18.1, which one is that if I may ask?
You could check out ProCam X, it's in the Playstore. Great app with lots of features. Some people complain that the image quality is worse, but that's probably because they accidentally set the post-processing to low quality (NR).
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I'm using LOS 18.1 from Stricted, check the first comment here. Yes, it's working surprisingly well, battery drains a little bit faster than using original stock ROM though, but everything works fine. I'm aware some people mention wifi / hotspot are problematic on their LOS 18.1, but I can use wifi & hotspot sharing just fine on my phone with this custom ROM from Stricted. They have September update for their ROM which I haven't tried because mine is already working well and I figured the camera quality would be the same anyway.
At this point, I'm focusing on looking for an alternative camera app, or waiting if someone would generously come with LOS 19 (Android 12) for S8, haha. In the meantime, I'll try your camera app recommendation, thanks !!
Thank you! I will check that out. One last thing comes to my mind. You probably know it already, but maybe you don't or anyone else is searching for a solution, so:
It is very important for high quality photos to activate the Camera2 API. It can simply be flashed and offers an interface for more complex camera controls. If the API is activated can be checked with this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airbeat.device.inspector&hl=gsw&gl=US
If it misses, here is the zip file: https://www.cyanogenmods.org/downloads/camera2-api-enabler-zip-file-download/
Good luck and happy photographing!
Adanor123 said:
Thank you! I will check that out. One last thing comes to my mind. You probably know it already, but maybe you don't or anyone else is searching for a solution, so:
It is very important for high quality photos to activate the Camera2 API. It can simply be flashed and offers an interface for more complex camera controls. If the API is activated can be checked with this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airbeat.device.inspector&hl=gsw&gl=US
If it misses, here is the zip file: https://www.cyanogenmods.org/downloads/camera2-api-enabler-zip-file-download/
Good luck and happy photographing!
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Actually I wasn't aware of this API, I'm gonna try to use it. Thank you !

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