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I just got my Moto G today and I'm more then happy with it.
One thing in lacking is the camera and lacking of settings.
I was going though my entire downloaded apps list and came across an app called "Focal" I'd downloaded in the past.
This application is basically a replacement camera app with all the settings that it should of came with already!
Just a heads up if you didn't already know about it
JoeDreamer said:
I just got my Moto G today and I'm more then happy with it.
One thing in lacking is the camera and lacking of settings.
I was going though my entire downloaded apps list and came across an app called "Focal" I'd downloaded in the past.
This application is basically a replacement camera app with all the settings that it should of came with already!
Just a heads up if you didn't already know about it
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Is the picture quality better with this app?
wws12 said:
Is the picture quality better with this app?
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Its hard to say for sure. There is a lot more settings for adjusting the exposure and white balance.
It also adds the ability to add color filters, its in beta right now but its well worth checking out.
wws12 said:
Is the picture quality better with this app?
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No
wws12 said:
Is the picture quality better with this app?
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Not directly, but since you have more control over the camera, you can make them look better.
JoeDreamer said:
I just got my Moto G today and I'm more then happy with it.
One thing in lacking is the camera and lacking of settings.
I was going though my entire downloaded apps list and came across an app called "Focal" I'd downloaded in the past.
This application is basically a replacement camera app with all the settings that it should of came with already!
Just a heads up if you didn't already know about it
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Focal is the native CyanogenMod camera, they released it as a standalone app some time ago, for 3rd party camera apps I strongly recommend "A better camera".
NocturnalDroid said:
Focal is the native CyanogenMod camera, they released it as a standalone app some time ago, for 3rd party camera apps I strongly recommend "A better camera".
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Focal isn't CyanogenMod native camera, the Focal developer dropped CM when they became Cyanogen Inc, and since then he works by himself. That's why the app is in the Play Store, he didn't want to stop his work, and instead made it avaible for everybody.
tatazeuz said:
Focal isn't CyanogenMod native camera, the Focal developer dropped CM when they became Cyanogen Inc, and since then he works by himself. That's why the app is in the Play Store, he didn't want to stop his work, and instead made it avaible for everybody.
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Well as far as I'm aware Focal was included with CM? lol.
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Well as far as I'm aware Focal was included with CM? lol.
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Focal stopped being included in CM since the 10.2 nightlies.
Guys i found this app and it is very good and i think i can see difference from the stock app https://play.google.com/store/apps/...e&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=hd+camera+ultra
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I have had almost every Motorola Droid since the Original. I was so excited when they announced Motorola was getting this years Nexus. Last week when my Droid Turbo's glass broke again I was givinn the opportunity to have the Nexus. I jumped at it.. Now I'm thinking I made a mistake.. I actually miss all of moto's skin or Moto Blur . This naked android is a nightmare ! First off my Calendar no longer has a search feature( if it does I can't find it. Texting someone who've you've recently call is nearly impossible unless I enter the number manually, I'm forced to use the google camera and google photos. All these years I was lednto believe that the manufacturers skins were bad .. I'm thinking they aren't so bad after all...I'm hopping I can find some exposed mods to help me here I'm having a terrible time making the transition from my Droids to Vanilla android.
They each (AOSP vs manufacturer's skins) have their advantages. For me, I was sick of being many months behind on Android versions.
You'll be able to find lots of tweaks to help. You might also try Benzo or Chroma ROMs.
And I am someone that every non nexus I have had I put aosp on as soon as I could love me some vanilla
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I have had almost every Motorola Droid since the Original. I was so excited when they announced Motorola was getting this years Nexus. Last week when my Droid Turbo's glass broke again I was givinn the opportunity to have the Nexus. I jumped at it.. Now I'm thinking I made a mistake.. I actually miss all of moto's skin or Moto Blur . This naked android is a nightmare ! First off my Calendar no longer has a search feature( if it does I can't find it. Texting someone who've you've recently call is nearly impossible unless I enter the number manually, I'm forced to use the google camera and google photos. All these years I was lednto believe that the manufacturers skins were bad .. I'm thinking they aren't so bad after all...I'm hopping I can find some exposed mods to help me here I'm having a terrible time making the transition from my Droids to Vanilla android.
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Search in Calendar is right in the top level menu, just above the first separator (Schedule...Day...3 Day...Week...Month....Search). Assuming you mean Google Calendar, which is stock.
Click on the contact image to bring up the contact, and the text icon is on the right. Click on the number to bring up a redial menu. Its not labeled or anything, but once you know its super easy.
Why are you forced to use Google's camera? It sucks. I use Snap Camera. Google photos sucks, too. Actually, all galleries suck compared to QuickPic. And I use SugarSync for backup because it copies the photos to a specific directory on my main PC.
And other than maybe the dialer, I used these same apps when I ran a TW ROM on my old S4. The more open API standards of Android generally allow you to use best in class apps no matter what OEM skin is in place. Also...dialers can be replaced, too. I just don't use them enough to care much.
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I have had almost every Motorola Droid since the Original. I was so excited when they announced Motorola was getting this years Nexus. Last week when my Droid Turbo's glass broke again I was givinn the opportunity to have the Nexus. I jumped at it.. Now I'm thinking I made a mistake.. I actually miss all of moto's skin or Moto Blur . This naked android is a nightmare ! First off my Calendar no longer has a search feature( if it does I can't find it. Texting someone who've you've recently call is nearly impossible unless I enter the number manually, I'm forced to use the google camera and google photos. All these years I was lednto believe that the manufacturers skins were bad .. I'm thinking they aren't so bad after all...I'm hopping I can find some exposed mods to help me here I'm having a terrible time making the transition from my Droids to Vanilla android.
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You aren't actually experiencing problems, you're still in the learning phase. Once you have it figured out, you'll be good to go.
I actually like the Droid Turbo immensely. My issue with it was pretty much that it doesn't work on my carrier's network (UMTS/AWS). The international version "Moto Maxx" was very appealing, but hard to get your hands on and really not all that much support.
** I favor, slightly, the smaller screen + bigger battery.
The calendar search has been explained.
Text to a caller is easy; In your dialer RECENTS list, click on the CONTACT ICON at the LEFT SIDE of the log line, and then press the "messaging" button on the top-right of the drawer that pops up from the bottom of the screen. Bang, you're in Messaging and that contact is selected.
Not sure what problem you have with the google camera application, works pretty well for me.
But yeah, photos[+] is a horrid piece of spyware crap that deserves to burn in hell.
You can disable photos by dragging it from the launcher drawer to the top of the screen "info" and pressing "disable".
THEN you can install the proper AOSP gallery, which I've rigged up to install as an external apk;
https://github.com/lbdroid/Android-Binaries/blob/master/Gallery2.apk
OR if you prefer to compile it from source yourself to reassure yourself that I didn't add any spyware to it;
https://github.com/lbdroid/android_packages_apps_Gallery2
* note: compiling that requires NDK
Thank you for the links to a gallery app. I'm gonna trust you and use the first link.. You wouldn't want to spy on my pics unless you like hot blonds and camaros (my girlfriend and my car ). That is all I take pics of for the most part.
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Thank you for the links to a gallery app. I'm gonna trust you and use the first link.. You wouldn't want to spy on my pics unless you like hot blonds and camaros (my girlfriend and my car ). That is all I take pics of for the most part.
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Don't trust him.
I installed that .apk and my phone blew up.
:crying::crying::crying:
You literally named issues that can almost all be fixed by using a different app instead of the one you are using. And I'm too lazy to name them all. But you didn't complain about the huge screen which is nice to not hear
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You literally named issues that can almost all be fixed by using a different app instead of the one you are using. And I'm too lazy to name them all. But you didn't complain about the huge screen which is nice to not hear
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IKR I'm short person well below average. And I use 6in screen one handed no problem. Y is everyone so scared of it?
Exel said:
Don't trust him.
I installed that .apk and my phone blew up.
:crying::crying::crying:
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lol
hdtechk said:
IKR I'm short person well below average. And I use 6in screen one handed no problem. Y is everyone so scared of it?
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I have had almost every Motorola Droid since the Original. I was so excited when they announced Motorola was getting this years Nexus. Last week when my Droid Turbo's glass broke again I was givinn the opportunity to have the Nexus. I jumped at it.. Now I'm thinking I made a mistake.. I actually miss all of moto's skin or Moto Blur . This naked android is a nightmare ! First off my Calendar no longer has a search feature( if it does I can't find it. Texting someone who've you've recently call is nearly impossible unless I enter the number manually, I'm forced to use the google camera and google photos. All these years I was lednto believe that the manufacturers skins were bad .. I'm thinking they aren't so bad after all...I'm hopping I can find some exposed mods to help me here I'm having a terrible time making the transition from my Droids to Vanilla android.
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I concur with some other folks here, it sounds like you need Chroma. IMHO the best way to describe Chroma is a vanilla version of Android with all of the little niceties added back in.
IMO the google camera has been slightly faster at responding (focusing, snapping, opening, etc) since the update to 5.1 (I have used both stock 5.1 and now cleanrom). Before that I used open camera, and still like it for the features.
MunkinDrunky said:
IMO the google camera has been slightly faster at responding (focusing, snapping, opening, etc) since the update to 5.1 (I have used both stock 5.1 and now cleanrom). Before that I used open camera, and still like it for the features.
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It was just updated.
I guess were using the term "Hot blonde" very loosely these days...
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If you miss something like moto blur your right Nexus phones are not for you. I personally DESPISE anything other than stock android. Theyre all ugly as **** and full of useless gimmicks.
chrisnk204 said:
I guess were using the term "Hot blonde" very loosely these days...
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Nice car though.
brizey said:
Search in Calendar is right in the top level menu, just above the first separator (Schedule...Day...3 Day...Week...Month....Search). Assuming you mean Google Calendar, which is stock.
Click on the contact image to bring up the contact, and the text icon is on the right. Click on the number to bring up a redial menu. Its not labeled or anything, but once you know its super easy.
Why are you forced to use Google's camera? It sucks. I use Snap Camera. Google photos sucks, too. Actually, all galleries suck compared to QuickPic. And I use SugarSync for backup because it copies the photos to a specific directory on my main PC.
And other than maybe the dialer, I used these same apps when I ran a TW ROM on my old S4. The more open API standards of Android generally allow you to use best in class apps no matter what OEM skin is in place. Also...dialers can be replaced, too. I just don't use them enough to care much.
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I myself don't mind the Google camera but ya quickpic gallery is pretty amazing I love it as well
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huh? I think she's pretty damn hot!
chrisnk204 said:
I guess were using the term "Hot blonde" very loosely these days...
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Oh snap!
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So I hate clutter and junk in my life. My moto is "if it hasn't been used in the last month then sell it or give it away"
So with my phone, if I don't use it or have no use for it is gone.
I can't recall how many pre installed apps I was able to uninstall but there were a few.
And here are the 26apps I've disabled. I don't expect any improvement in my device but if I notice any I let you know!
Woza72 said:
So I hate clutter and junk in my life. My moto is "if it hasn't been used in the last month then sell it or give it away"
So with my phone, if I don't use it or have no use for it is gone.
I can't recall how many pre installed apps I was able to uninstall but there were a few.
And here are the 26apps I've disabled. I don't expect any improvement in my device but if I notice any I let you know!
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Google app, calendar, email? What are you buying a high end phone for?
thedosbox said:
Google app, calendar, email? What are you buying a high end phone for?
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1.Google app does nothing for me, I just use google chrome.
2.Stock calender,don't need it. I use Google calender.
3.Stock email, don't need it. I use Gmail.
Phone still does all the high end stuff I need ☺
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1.Google app does nothing for me, I just use google chrome.
2.Stock calender,don't need it. I use Google calender.
3.Stock email, don't need it. I use Gmail.
Phone still does all the high end stuff I need ☺
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1. You really should try the google app. Cards work well once it's got a sense of what you're interested in. Weather alerts, sports team news, time to destination etc.
2. Fair enough, I guess you don't need to merge multiple calendars
3. Same as #2.
TBH, it sounds like you would have been better off with a Moto or Nexus phone (if you could have dealt with the size).
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1. You really should try the google app. Cards work well once it's got a sense of what you're interested in. Weather alerts, sports team news, time to destination etc.
2. Fair enough, I guess you don't need to merge multiple calendars
3. Same as #2.
TBH, it sounds like you would have been better off with a Moto or Nexus phone (if you could have dealt with the size).
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If OP like me is not English/american then the google app is (almost) useless. Plus disabling cards saves a lot of battery
Is there any way to change the default lockscreen camera?
With other android phones, when you install an alternative camera, the lock screen ask you which camera you want to use.
There are certainly many apps that need the "Disable" option.
i.e.: "Smart Apps" main app. (I'm hiding it with ADB but it's just a workaround...).
thedosbox said:
1. You really should try the google app. Cards work well once it's got a sense of what you're interested in. Weather alerts, sports team news, time to destination etc.
2. Fair enough, I guess you don't need to merge multiple calendars
3. Same as #2.
TBH, it sounds like you would have been better off with a Moto or Nexus phone (if you could have dealt with the size).
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Your right I would love to have got a nexus pure android but they are just too big! If only they made the 6P with a 4.8" screen and 3000mha battery I'd be all over it like a rash.
That being said, with the apps uninstallled and disabled on the z5-compact it's the perfect phone.
Sexy little beast ?
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If OP like me is not English/american then the google app is (almost) useless. Plus disabling cards saves a lot of battery
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Canadian here, but fair point on the usefulness of cards elsewhere.
Having said that, one of the reasons to have a smartphone is because it's a mobile computer. Being able to have it do things automatically is kinda the point. I'm willing to "sacrifice" having to charge once a day for the added utility. And yes, I think the screen on time bragging is silly.
Thanks, I've been trying to figure out what I can disable
I agree completely with the OP. I disagree with the high end phone statement. 720 screen and 2gb ram, not to mention its made of plastic. It is decidedly mid range. But the high end camera+size+expandable storage makes it a no brainer for £400. Imo
I think i have around 30+ bloaty apps disabled.
Disabling/uninstalling the bloaty apps just hides them from the interface doesnt it? They are still there in the ROM taking up space.
I do agree there are way too many of them. I also have a nexus pure android but as mentioned, it is too big to be a keeper for me.
PS Woza72 thats a great guide you put together of suggested things to kill. Gunna copy most of it.
I don't think phone size makes a high end phone. There's no requirement that high end needs to be a phablet. I don't think 720 is an issue since the phone display is smaller, it should go by ppi which is on par with the latest iphone. I do agree, 2gb ram, plastic does bring it down a notch. As for the camera, that's still up in the air. I suspect the hardware is high-end but the software is low-end. It is at least on the upper end of a mid-range.
On a handset of this size, anything over 720 would not have made much difference unless you hold the thing two inches from your face. There is a ppi sweet spot and i think the Z5C is right on it.
To Sony's credit, many of the apps arent Sony bloatware, they are Google bloatware.
eng3 said:
To Sony's credit, many of the apps arent Sony bloatware, they are Google bloatware.
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Your joking right
Sony Bloatware: A - E
Account Manager
Active Clip
Album
Ar effect
Ar Mask
Automatic optimisation
Browser (small app)
Calculator
Calendar
Clocks
Creative effect
Email
Emergency alerts
Enchanted forest.....
Should I go on?
I doubt most people see Album, Calculator, Calender,Clocks,Email as bloatware. Kind of a dumb phone if you take those away. I guess the concept of bloatware is rather subjective then
I'm going by memory from your list but
Android Live Wallpaper
Calendar
Email
Google App
Hangouts
Talkback
Yes there is alot of sony bloat as well.
Sadman Khan said:
I doubt most people see Album, Calculator, Calender,Clocks,Email as bloatware. Kind of a dumb phone if you take those away. I guess the concept of bloatware is rather subjective then
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I'm assuming they are the line of thought that if it's not a Google app, it's bloat, but you should know that these basic apps are in every makers version of Android if its not a nexus.
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Notchr302 said:
I'm assuming they are the line of thought that if it's not a Google app, it's bloat, but you should know that these basic apps are in every makers version of Android if its not a nexus.
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And I assume nexus comes with Calendar, Email, Google App, Hangouts, Talkback, etc
That's Google bloat. Lol
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Hey guys,
I'm intending to buy a new moto x pure for a relatively cheap price in my country and I've been reading about poor camera so can anyone tell me is it true??
Also I've been reading about the absence of camera2 api and the unability to install manual camera apps is it true??? And wasn't there any update to fix it???and is there anyway to enable it without having to root the phone??
And finally which 3rd party camera apps do you prefer?? And does google camera work fine and are its pictures better than stock app or worse???
Thx in advance
any answers please????
borchaniz said:
any answers please????
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Google Camera is no longer available, it has been pulled from the Play Store... When it was there, it worked fine.
Personally, I use Camera ZOOM FX... not that it is much better than anything else, but I bought it years ago on sale for 25¢, it works quite well, and I am familiar with it. It has a multitude of adjustments, although it is not using the Camera2 API.
The Manual Camera Compatibility app fails on all items it checks, the phone does not support the Camera2 API and unless Moto adds support in Nougat, we likely won't get.
This is not to say that the Moto X doesn't take good pictures... personally I think the picture quality is excellent for a smartphone, far better than most of the other phones in the family except my son's S7 Edge (which has a fantastic camera). The only real drawbacks in my opinion are the stock camera app (which is bad, wish we had the new Moto Camera app, it is much better) and the lack of OIS.
acejavelin said:
Google Camera is no longer available, it has been pulled from the Play Store... When it was there, it worked fine.
Personally, I use Camera ZOOM FX... not that it is much better than anything else, but I bought it years ago on sale for 25¢, it works quite well, and I am familiar with it. It has a multitude of adjustments, although it is not using the Camera2 API.
The Manual Camera Compatibility app fails on all items it checks, the phone does not support the Camera2 API and unless Moto adds support in Nougat, we likely won't get.
This is not to say that the Moto X doesn't take good pictures... personally I think the picture quality is excellent for a smartphone, far better than most of the other phones in the family except my son's S7 Edge (which has a fantastic camera). The only real drawbacks in my opinion are the stock camera app (which is bad, wish we had the new Moto Camera app, it is much better) and the lack of OIS.
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Thx a lot;
Actually that's the point I really don't like the camera app that is there in the moto x!!! it really sucks But if You install the google app apk will it work??
(I mean like from here http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/camera/camera-3-2-045-release/)
borchaniz said:
Thx a lot;
Actually that's the point I really don't like the camera app that is there in the moto x!!! it really sucks But if You install the google app apk will it work??
(I mean like from here http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/camera/camera-3-2-045-release/)
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Sorry... I will not install an app that requires me to enable Unknown Sources right now. Perhaps someone else can test it for you.
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acejavelin said:
Sorry... I will not install an app that requires me to enable Unknown Sources right now. Perhaps someone else can test it for you.
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OK Thx anyway I'm so grateful
borchaniz said:
Thx a lot;
Actually that's the point I really don't like the camera app that is there in the moto x!!! it really sucks But if You install the google app apk will it work??
(I mean like from here http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/camera/camera-3-2-045-release/)
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I've tried Google Camera on my Style but it faces crashes at times. I've installed HTC camera (new) and it works good. Pictures are really sharp.
You can download the stock moto camera from the play store which I feel works really well and takes great pictures.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.camera
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Cdub1976 said:
You can download the stock moto camera from the play store which I feel works really well and takes great pictures.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.camera
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Umm... that is the app that is included with the phone, it is not good. The new "4th generation" phone Moto camera app is quite good but unfortunately it isn't usable on a stock device.
acejavelin said:
Umm... that is the app that is included with the phone, it is not good. The new "4th generation" phone Moto camera app is quite good but unfortunately it isn't usable on a stock device.
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Sorry hadn't had my coffee and I had been reading the development forum right before. Head wasn't on straight.
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acejavelin said:
Umm... that is the app that is included with the phone, it is not good. The new "4th generation" phone Moto camera app is quite good but unfortunately it isn't usable on a stock device.
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you can find the apk of the new Moto Camera on XDA
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you can find the apk of the new Moto Camera on XDA
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If you mean the G4 Apps thread in the Themes/Apps section that just goes to another link where you can download flashables and APKs, the APK doesn't work... Says something like "Your device is not supported" and exits.
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acejavelin said:
If you mean the G4 Apps thread in the Themes/Apps section that just goes to another link where you can download flashables and APKs, the APK doesn't work... Says something like "Your device is not supported" and exits.
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This version fixes that problem
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzN_CG03Ba9WYzJuTjFJRUUwSHM/view?pref=2&pli=1
data365 said:
This version fixes that problem
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzN_CG03Ba9WYzJuTjFJRUUwSHM/view?pref=2&pli=1
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No offense, but do you have a reference of where this file came from? I really don't like to install random APKs...
acejavelin said:
No offense, but do you have a reference of where this file came from? I really don't like to install random APKs...
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I totally understand you concern, I downloaded the original apk from this post and than modified the file myself to enable professional mode and the debug menu.
i have yet to find a way to download apk directly from the play store but i keep looking from time to time.
data365 said:
I totally understand you concern, I downloaded the original apk from this post and than modified the file myself to enable professional mode and the debug menu.
i have yet to find a way to download apk directly from the play store but i keep looking from time to time.
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How do you find professional mode in your apk? Is that the options in debug?
aer0zer0 said:
How do you find professional mode in your apk? Is that the options in debug?
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You should find a new professional mode option in the camera mode menu found in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
If you don't see the option it means that the ro.product.device setting in your build.prop file is not been set to one of the valid device names that will enable professional mode in this modified version of the app.
The list of device name that will enable professional mode in this version of the app are: athene, griffin, addison, clark, osprey, luk, kinzie and otus
From the 5 professional mode settings I discovered that the "Shutter speed" setting does not appear to work the on stock android 6.0.1 and somebody else reported that the "ISO" setting does not appear to work on android 6.0.0, "Manual focus", "White balance" and "Exposure" all appear to work as expected.
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borchaniz said:
Hey guys,
I'm intending to buy a new moto x pure for a relatively cheap price in my country and I've been reading about poor camera so can anyone tell me is true.
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I used the mod from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/general/cameramod-t3420739
and the FreeDcam app and my MXP is happily shooting manual/raw. defcomg even created a flat field correction file for the cam sensor. This little camera is producing images that rival those of my Canon 7D.
So I bought a moto x pure few days ago but I've been really busy moving to a new home in the city where I will attend university;
Thx for your help,
About the new phone I like the performance, camera is great but not as great as you would expect a 21mpx camera to be I mean it's sharp but details are Kind of blurry if you zoom in so much and dynamic range is unsatisfactory completed to my brother's Nexus 5x camera!
Best thing about it is the front panel! Front facing camera, screen and speakers (they're so damn loud)
Camera app isn't as bad as I thought but still not so good!
It just needs getting used to coming from my Nexus 5, Google camera was way more comfortable and makes a lot more sense! The only Google camera app that worked for me is the old one I Mean the one from KitKat times! Still a nice alternative with a slightly better color reproduction!
So if you find a way to make camera 2 api work or any better camera app please let me know
data365 said:
I totally understand you concern, I downloaded the original apk from this post and than modified the file myself to enable professional mode and the debug menu.
i have yet to find a way to download apk directly from the play store but i keep looking from time to time.
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BTW ISO and Shutter speed do not work, changing them won't affect the picture however white balance and manual focus work great!
Is it true that an app can make all the difference for picture quality? How good is the stock camera app that Ph-1 comes with? I'm not photo expert, so there may be a go-to camera app that everyone uses but I don't know about so I'm stuck using the generic stock one.
Thanks.
Use Cstarks Google Cam port. Much better performance, IMHO
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/#apk143
Skripka said:
Use Cstarks Google Cam port. Much better performance, IMHO
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/#apk143
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I was not mentally prepared to click that link...
Which one is the correct version?
convolution said:
@[email protected]
I was not mentally prepared to click that link...
Which one is the correct version?
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Cstark 3.6 is the one to start with IMHO. The others may or may not work
in low light the difference between the stock camera app IQ and one of the GCam ports (I use Arnova's V6) is quite noticeable, I use the stock app for monochrome shots, and the GCam port for everything else, as the IQ is just better.
I installed the very top/latest APK from that page (GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.apk) on this PH-1 running Android P beta and photos look pretty great. I'm comparing it with the camera app that came with the beta, and it's much better. Thanks for the link.
phigan said:
I installed the very top/latest APK from that page (GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.apk) on this PH-1 running Android P beta and photos look pretty great. I'm comparing it with the camera app that came with the beta, and it's much better. Thanks for the link.
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Yeah, I tried the same and it is really great. Even with latest update, I was very disappointed with the burst mode of Stock Camera. Most of the shots came out blurry when taking moving objects like kids.
This one does a much better job. Pixel and One Plus 6 are very fast. They take 20 pics in 2 seconds. PH1 takes around 5-6 seconds.
I am yet to test anything else.
Every version of the gcam apk I have downloaded scans as malware. May be a false positive but is enough to keep me away.
I am wondering if any camera apps in the play store offer improvements?
@arsenal74 what are you scanning them with? Where are the dls from? Have you read the security statement on the site linked above?
kboya said:
@arsenal74 what are you scanning them with? Where are the dls from? Have you read the security statement on the site linked above?
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I use Nvisio https://apkscan.nviso.be/ and also virus total. Scans as malware/pup
As is noted on the site. It's up to you but a pup is only highlighting something if you didn't put add it yourself.
Your scanner is full of Bull. I use Malwarebytes and no issues with gcam apks.
It is an online scanner that uses multiple services, for this file only 1 of the services flagged it as suspicious, go to the link above and try it on the apks that you have.
I have no idea what Babable PUP.HighConfidence means but it is enough for me to think twice about installing.
Read the security notice on the gcam APK website... That's exactly what it says!
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Read the security notice on the gcam APK website... That's exactly what it says!
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Never saw that, thanks!
I have seen a similar warning when looking at similar versions of this port before so have steered clear.