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[request] HDR+ with 2x optical zoom

Will It Be possibile to use Google Camera and his mighty HDR+ with our Tele camera (2x optical zoom)? Is there a way to switch between the two cameras and decide to use Wide or tele lens? I'm sure we could get a true and reliable optical zoom in almost all light conditions.

I don't think Google camera supports dual cameras at all and that was most probably the reason why xioami chose to use their own camera apk for this device..

Google Camera doesn't support dual camera. My question is: can we force Google Camera to use only telephoto lens? Can this be done by a magisk or xposed module? We could have two apps, one Google Camera using only 12 megapixel Wide lens and another one using only 12 megapixel telephoto lens.

Cstark27 made a Gcam version that uses Lgv30 Wide angle camera. That's exactly what i was asking. A Gcam using our telephoto lens is possibile! Is there anyone able to do the same for Xiaomi mi a1?

sipollo said:
Cstark27 made a Gcam version that uses Lgv30 Wide angle camera. That's exactly what i was asking. A Gcam using our telephoto lens is possibile! Is there anyone able to do the same for Xiaomi mi a1?
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But Cstark write:
NOTE: This is built using info from the LG V30 which has 3 camera ID's:
Camera 0 (back)
Camera 1 (front)
Camera 2 (back (wide angle))
I cannot guarantee success on other devices, especially if the phone does not even report all cameras through the Camera2 API (use Camera2Test app to verify your device info).
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Camera2 test, on my Mi A1 report only 2 cameas: Back and front :crying:

Maybe It has to be enabled in build.prop.

Seems that B-S-G is testing a dual camera version of Google camera porting

sipollo said:
Seems that B-S-G is testing a dual camera version of Google camera porting
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For MI A1 specially?

sipollo said:
Seems that B-S-G is testing a dual camera version of Google camera porting
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On which phone ?

NITRO_100 said:
On which phone ?
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Should be for Xiaomi Mi 6

sipollo said:
Should be for Xiaomi Mi 6
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Can u point me to that specific thread about that testing ?

Rajeev said:
Can u point me to that specific thread about that testing ?
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https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=825584&st=3180#entry69833059
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog57/
I hope that this version targeted to a dual camera phone will add support for that specific feature. If Google translation is good they are talking about how to have access to the 2nd camera. Maybe i'm too optimistic?

Solution here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/themes/magisk-google-camera-telephoto-lens-t3767531

Why Google mod camera is not working on Xiaomi mi note 2?

Gcam mod is not working on Xiaomi mi note 2 why i don't know why?
I have camera2api enabled and my mi note 2 is rooted. i almost try all Gcam mod apps but no success yeah 3.xx version is working but is not good as 5.xx versions.
Please if any one of you have working Gcam mod so please share the all procedure and links.
I try Gcam mod on RR oreo rom,global miui stable, global beta and eu rom

take a look at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75697730&postcount=100

FlyingDutchman said:
take a look at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75697730&postcount=100
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Bro but in link version of gcam is not good.

I used this one https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_3.2.045_final_2.2.apk, buth this one https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_3.2.045_FINAL_3.3.apk works too. HDR+ works for front and rear camera, however Lens Blur still buggy

haseebali55554 said:
Gcam mod is not working on Xiaomi mi note 2 why i don't know why?
I have camera2api enabled and my mi note 2 is rooted. i almost try all Gcam mod apps but no success yeah 3.xx version is working but is not good as 5.xx versions.
Please if any one of you have working Gcam mod so please share the all procedure and links.
I try Gcam mod on RR oreo rom,global miui stable, global beta and eu rom
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I can tell you this for sure, i spent last 2 days trying to get a fully functional Gcam to work on my Note 2 and there is no way to do it. Must have tried 3 dozens different Gcams....and a dozen different hacks on how to get them to work. Some work with no HDR some work only back cam some with no Video Camera etc etc.
I'm running Pixel Experience (8.1) Rom that comes with a basic Gcam with no HDR that is the closest to a working cam. I decided to opt for Open Camera that is free fully functional (HDR, DRO and more) video rec works, front and back work and it supports Cam2Api for extra functions. I'd like to get a fully functional Gcam but as far as i know is not possible...yet at least.

The question *WHY* is a very good starting point.
There are almost no phones sharing the quirky SONY imx318 sensor. Just a handful, rather unpopular phones. Which means no development on the gcam, etc.
However, knowing that the Note 2 has a SD821 SoC and a SONY IMX sensor, porting *should* be possible.
(Google Pixel is running an SD821 and a (far superior) SONY IMX sensor)

I forgot to mention that I have Pixel Experience installed and have removed the preinstalled camera first with help of system app uninstaller , before installing the camera. HDR+ works so far.

FlyingDutchman said:
I forgot to mention that I have Pixel Experience installed and have removed the preinstalled camera first with help of system app uninstaller , before installing the camera. HDR+ works so far.
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Thanks . :good: I tried doing this way and it works perfectly....tho i don't really see this major difference in quality but will test better tomorrow with sunlight.

Gcam 5.3.015 keeps crashing

Anyone else experiencing crash upon starting this gcam version?
Any fix maybe?

is your handset rooted so that it support GCam HDR+ yet?
have you tried another version of GCAM? >> https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

Yes, every other gcam version works except 5.3.015.

Can't you use other GCams then?

Isn't 5.3 for P?

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Isn't 5.3 for P?
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no, it isn't

Same here. My device is mido though (note 4x).
All versions work except 5.3 which crashes on startup.
@Arnova8G2

Same here. I've tried all of them and they crash. Any particular reason dear @Arnova8G2 ?

same here. Crashes started with 5.3
Mi A1 Oreo 8.1 July security patch with Magisk root, build.prop has EIS, HAL3

Same here.
GCam-5.1.018-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.3b1 - All OK

santr33 said:
Anyone else experiencing crash upon starting this gcam version?
Any fix maybe?
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Yea the version is not running but dont get why are the not running I too have Mi A1 unrooted.

GCam 5.3 and 6.1 are mostly from the Pixel devices which only use SINGLE rear cameras. I'm guessing the problem with our devices is that it has DUAL rear cameras and the app is having issues making it work while FRONT camera works for both apps.

but Gcam 5.3 version works on Mi A2, must be some other reason. @joeyhuab

Muhammad Asjal Khan said:
but Gcam 5.3 version works on Mi A2, must be some other reason. @joeyhuab
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Newer chips then? Probably a chipset compatibility? Or a camera quality issue?

yeah may be chipset compatibility, @Arnova8G2 will tell us better. @joeyhuab

Fixing all the time gcam pixel 3 xl closing
Go to prop find this line "persist.vendor.camera.stats.test=0" and change Value to "0" to "5" like this persist.vendor.camera.stats.test=5...
finally GCAM PIXEL 3 XL WORKING...
NOTE: SNAPDRAGON 660 MAYBE SOMETIMES CRASHING NIGHT SIGHT IF YOU DON'T CLICK FAST... TRY TO CLICK SHOT MORE FASTER THAN YOU CAN, CAUSE IS SO
HEAVY THIS CAMERA. IS MORE USEFULL IN 845, SO ENJOY GUYS !

Stable Google camera for Nokia 6.1plus

Is there any stable gcam for our Nokia 6.1plus?

Wolvym4 said:
Is there any stable gcam for our Nokia 6.1plus?
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https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
From this link u can try various Camera ports. Try Arnova versions. And choose the best one for you

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FvhaBC5Y3diRseDJCPHT_sv11ddUdscs/view

Hi Bro.
I have tested some of GCam Mod from @Arnova8G2 and @bsg . My device is Nokia 6.1 Plus TA-1116 running Pie
GCam ver 6 has nightsight fitur, GCam ver 5 has no nightsight fitur. For Nokia 6.1Plus who want use night sight fitur can use latest apk from arnova/bsg, however with some bugs because they are still develop using they own device and there is not yet stable version for GCam ver6.
BSG apk ver 6 with night sight:
- almost all works. Some of problem that I found is:
- viewfinder slow (although you disable dirty lens, it's still the same)
- photo result a bit bluish (over blue tint, i dont know it's because the apps, the lens, or the lcd screen)
- photo result a bit more vivid, not natural
- a bit darker result than ver5
- HDR+ Enhanced result not crispy detail like ver5 (i use ver5 in MiA1 running oreo and it's very good result, maybe because BSG use Mi8). In Nokia 6.1 Plus with Pie, HDR+ Enhanced from ver6 apk has soft result, like you use beauty fitur. Then I tested ver5 GCam in nokia 6.1 plus, result is the same, a bit soften. Don't know because the apps or because the lens, as i know Nokia 6.1 plus use samsung lens, not sony lens.
- Night Sight works but with to much noise
- Slow Mo crash
- Portrait mode works with soften result
In BSG there is setting to change front and back camera type like Nexus 6P, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 Xl, I have try all setting but still the same result a bit soften.
Arnova8G2 apk ver 6 with night sight:
- All image result almost the same with BSG, Arnova has more natural color result. But still in the same soften image even though you use HDR+ Enhanced
- Night sight better, but still in slow viewfinder, maybe because Nokia 6.1 Plus device cpu that use snapdragon 636
- Slow Mo crash
- Portrait mode result has the same with BSG
Ver 5 Gcam Arnova and BSG all works fine, but HDR+ Enhanced not a crispy like I use in MiA1
Overall, many thanks for all developer like @Arnova8G2 and @bsg who works for this GCam Mod. I'm not developer, but try to support with testing in my device. And all of you can help them with test in your device and give feedback result to them. Thankyou.

BangRa'ab said:
Hi Bro.
I have tested some of GCam Mod from @Arnova8G2 and @bsg . My device is Nokia 6.1 Plus TA-1116 running Pie
GCam ver 6 has nightsight fitur, GCam ver 5 has no nightsight fitur. For Nokia 6.1Plus who want use night sight fitur can use latest apk from arnova/bsg, however with some bugs because they are still develop using they own device and there is not yet stable version for GCam ver6.
BSG apk ver 6 with night sight:
- almost all works. Some of problem that I found is:
- viewfinder slow (although you disable dirty lens, it's still the same)
- photo result a bit bluish (over blue tint, i dont know it's because the apps, the lens, or the lcd screen)
- photo result a bit more vivid, not natural
- a bit darker result than ver5
- HDR+ Enhanced result not crispy detail like ver5 (i use ver5 in MiA1 running oreo and it's very good result, maybe because BSG use Mi8). In Nokia 6.1 Plus with Pie, HDR+ Enhanced from ver6 apk has soft result, like you use beauty fitur. Then I tested ver5 GCam in nokia 6.1 plus, result is the same, a bit soften. Don't know because the apps or because the lens, as i know Nokia 6.1 plus use samsung lens, not sony lens.
- Night Sight works but with to much noise
- Slow Mo crash
- Portrait mode works with soften result
In BSG there is setting to change front and back camera type like Nexus 6P, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 Xl, I have try all setting but still the same result a bit soften.
Arnova8G2 apk ver 6 with night sight:
- All image result almost the same with BSG, Arnova has more natural color result. But still in the same soften image even though you use HDR+ Enhanced
- Night sight better, but still in slow viewfinder, maybe because Nokia 6.1 Plus device cpu that use snapdragon 636
- Slow Mo crash
- Portrait mode result has the same with BSG
Ver 5 Gcam Arnova and BSG all works fine, but HDR+ Enhanced not a crispy like I use in MiA1
Overall, many thanks for all developer like @Arnova8G2 and @bsg who works for this GCam Mod. I'm not developer, but try to support with testing in my device. And all of you can help them with test in your device and give feedback result to them. Thankyou.
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and colour production is more pink. please fix it

Toylan has release new GCam Mod's update. Not sure it's work or not. Check in Chelso Azevedo web, and report in here.

BangRa'ab said:
Hi Bro.
I have tested some of GCam Mod from @Arnova8G2 and @bsg . My device is Nokia 6.1 Plus TA-1116 running Pie
GCam ver 6 has nightsight fitur, GCam ver 5 has no nightsight fitur. For Nokia 6.1Plus who want use night sight fitur can use latest apk from arnova/bsg, however with some bugs because they are still develop using they own device and there is not yet stable version for GCam ver6.
BSG apk ver 6 with night sight:
- almost all works. Some of problem that I found is:
- viewfinder slow (although you disable dirty lens, it's still the same)
- photo result a bit bluish (over blue tint, i dont know it's because the apps, the lens, or the lcd screen)
- photo result a bit more vivid, not natural
- a bit darker result than ver5
- HDR+ Enhanced result not crispy detail like ver5 (i use ver5 in MiA1 running oreo and it's very good result, maybe because BSG use Mi8). In Nokia 6.1 Plus with Pie, HDR+ Enhanced from ver6 apk has soft result, like you use beauty fitur. Then I tested ver5 GCam in nokia 6.1 plus, result is the same, a bit soften. Don't know because the apps or because the lens, as i know Nokia 6.1 plus use samsung lens, not sony lens.
- Night Sight works but with to much noise
- Slow Mo crash
- Portrait mode works with soften result
In BSG there is setting to change front and back camera type like Nexus 6P, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 Xl, I have try all setting but still the same result a bit soften.
Arnova8G2 apk ver 6 with night sight:
- All image result almost the same with BSG, Arnova has more natural color result. But still in the same soften image even though you use HDR+ Enhanced
- Night sight better, but still in slow viewfinder, maybe because Nokia 6.1 Plus device cpu that use snapdragon 636
- Slow Mo crash
- Portrait mode result has the same with BSG
Ver 5 Gcam Arnova and BSG all works fine, but HDR+ Enhanced not a crispy like I use in MiA1
Overall, many thanks for all developer like @Arnova8G2 and @bsg who works for this GCam Mod. I'm not developer, but try to support with testing in my device. And all of you can help them with test in your device and give feedback result to them. Thankyou.
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Unrelated but can you specifiy which build you are using for the Mi A1? I own one and I'm still using Arnova's v1 because I think it takes the most crispiest images I've tested yet, and all other builds don't have a longer exposure time resulting in worse HDR too.

Zentom said:
Unrelated but can you specifiy which build you are using for the Mi A1? I own one and I'm still using Arnova's v1 because I think it takes the most crispiest images I've tested yet, and all other builds don't have a longer exposure time resulting in worse HDR too.
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Right now I'm using Arnova's V8.3b1 in Mi A1. This is Gcam mod from base 5.1 ver. Yes you right bro, this version the most crispiest and the best. Like Arnova's says, Hdr doesn't work since Gcam based ver 5.3.
I try to install V8.3b1 in Nokia 6.1 plus, the result is very different than MiA1. HDR still more crispy in MiA1 with the same setting (with "Nexus 6P setting is on). In Nokia 6.1 Plus looks like a bit soften/blurry.

I'm using this build now, will review it later. First Impression is pretty good. The only downside is laggy viewfinder. Will make a new main thread about Google Cam port later.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova-based_v.1.1_TlnNeun.apk

Fritzkier said:
I'm using this build now, will review it later. First Impression is pretty good. The only downside is laggy viewfinder. Will make a new main thread about Google Cam port later.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova-based_v.1.1_TlnNeun.apk
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This version works better than build mentioned in OP.

lathif106 said:
This version works better than build mentioned in OP.
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Portrait mode is not working for me in this version

Wolvym4 said:
Portrait mode is not working for me in this version
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For me it works flawless, no crashes. BTW I have chosen profile of Pixel 3 in configuration

Any link for nokia 5.1 plus?

Bhavesh Rathod006 said:
Any link for nokia 5.1 plus?
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Try here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/google-camera-mods/app-arnovas-google-camera-port-t3862448

Fritzkier said:
I'm using this build now, will review it later. First Impression is pretty good. The only downside is laggy viewfinder. Will make a new main thread about Google Cam port later.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova-based_v.1.1_TlnNeun.apk
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Other than the slo-mo, works flawlessly on my 6.1 PLUS.
Thanks

Any newer stable gcam for Nokia 6.1 plus?

Can u provide stable gcam 6.2 for nokia 6.1 plus

I tried this new version of Arnova.....
It's working almost fine....
Check this out and let me know if something is wrong there.......
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.4.032219.1950.apk

In my device, after the pie v3.5F update, the arnova latest version is unable to save photos taken from the back camera in night mode, can anyone help?

Need 6.2 update 6.1 i have .. working fine

Gcam version

Which version of gcam works fine in the M3?

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-bsg/ All BSG versions are working fine

I saw this version but I don't understand why there are 6 versions, what are the differences (same size) between:
MGC_8.1.101_A9_PVo_snap.apk (org.codeaurora.snapcam)
MGC_8.1.101_A9_PVo_Eng.apk (com.google.android.GoogleCameraEng)
MGC_8.1.101_A9_PVo_MGC.apk (com.android.mgc)
MGC_8.1.101_A9_PVo_ruler.apk (com.samsung.android.ruler)
MGC_8.1.101_A9_PVo_scan3d.apk (com.samsung.android.scan3d)
PS:
A friend use
BufferFix_RN9_Wyroczen.zip
It's for Redmi Note 9 but they share exactly the same cam (Samsung S5KGM1). This is a buffer fix to "fix viewfinder lag on Google Camera and improve processing speeds."

how to flash BufferFix_RN9_Wyroczen.zip?

In Magisk

Noru29 said:
I saw this version but I don't understand why there are 6 versions, what are the differences (same size) between:
MGC_8.1.101_A9_PVo_snap.apk (org.codeaurora.snapcam)
MGC_8.1.101_A9_PVo_Eng.apk (com.google.android.GoogleCameraEng)
MGC_8.1.101_A9_PVo_MGC.apk (com.android.mgc)
MGC_8.1.101_A9_PVo_ruler.apk (com.samsung.android.ruler)
MGC_8.1.101_A9_PVo_scan3d.apk (com.samsung.android.scan3d)
PS:
A friend use
BufferFix_RN9_Wyroczen.zip
It's for Redmi Note 9 but they share exactly the same cam (Samsung S5KGM1). This is a buffer fix to "fix viewfinder lag on Google Camera and improve processing speeds."
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The different versions differ only in their package names, there is no other difference.

how to set 48M pixels?

where to get M3 config file?

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how to set 48M pixels?
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You can't. These sensors bin pixels 4:1, so the outputting image is always 12MP. Even when you see 48MP option in the original app, that's actually 12MP image upscaled to 48.

8.2 video not work, yep its alpha.

systemID=0 is main
systemID=3 is macro
systemID=1 is front
so, what is deep lens?

bsg 8.1 works the best

M3.xml ?