The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL include Pixel Visual Core, Google's first custom imaging chip that allows for HDR+ quality pictures in third-party apps like Instagram and Snapchat. But Pixel 2 users haven't been able to take advantage of those capabilities because the co-processor hasn't been enabled. Well, they'll be able to soon because Google announced today that it's turning on Pixel Visual Core, bringing the HDR+ technology that's been available through the Pixel 2's main camera app to other photography, social media or camera apps.
Pixel Visual Core uses computational photography and machine learning to boost image quality in third-party apps that allow users to take photos. Now that it's enabled, Pixel 2 users can just take a pic in another app, and Pixel Visual Core will automatically make it brighter, more detailed and clearer. You can check out a before and after above.
Google says the update that will switch on Pixel Visual Core is rolling out over the next few days along with other software improvements. Additionally, new winter sports-themed AR stickers should be available later this week.
Looks like I got my pixel 2 just in time.
Those before and after shots, is that using the stock Google camera app? Or examples from a third party camera app pre and post visual core?
You can find the link to what the OP is referencing if you 'Google Techradar and Google pixel 2 camera'
sstanton86 said:
Looks like I got my pixel 2 just in time.
Those before and after shots, is that using the stock Google camera app? Or examples from a third party camera app pre and post visual core?
You can find the link to what the OP is referencing if you 'Google Techradar and Google pixel 2 camera'
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It's showing the difference between a 3rd party app using the visual core vs not. The Google Camera App stays the same. However, the Feb update does include a slight performance tweak in the stock camera, according to the changelog.
the snapchat and Instagram and other 3rd apps will be great shot by the camera and more clear
snipeerz said:
the snapchat and Instagram and other 3rd apps will be great shot by the camera and more clear
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I don't notice any difference in snapchat
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I don't notice any difference in snapchat
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I don't think you'll notice any difference until Snapchat is updated to take advantage of Visual Core. Could be wrong but that's my guess.
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I don't notice any difference in snapchat
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the new update not release yet
snipeerz said:
the new update not release yet
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What do you mean the visual core update hasn't been released? I'm pretty sure it was released in the February security patch that I got last week!
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What do you mean the visual core update hasn't been released? I'm pretty sure it was released in the February security patch that I got last week!
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Snapchat hasn't been updated neither whatsapp
They need to target api 27 which they don't
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Did you guys got the February update OTA?
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the new update not release yet
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Did you guys got the February update OTA?
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Yup, pretty sure I got it last week of I recall!
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Yup, pretty sure I got it last week of I recall!
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Last week! I tried to force the update but no luck.
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I know some devs have succesfully ported pixel camera for nexus devices to allow HDR+. Is it possible to do the same for the LGV20 so that we can also expirience that HDR+ software?
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I know some devs have succesfully ported pixel camera for nexus devices to allow HDR+. Is it possible to do the same for the LGV20 so that we can also expirience that HDR+ software?
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So this question really irked me, in a good way of course. Whilst studying for my history exam, I was thinking that HDR+ is essentially software based. The Pixel's camera's specs are kinda mediocre aside from the 1.55um sensor—only f2.0 aperture and no OIS; the best part about the camera is the software to back it all up. So, I looked around to see if you could potentially port the camera app itself, which might have the correct algorithm for HDR+. I came across a dev who made the app Camera NX, which in essence is a port.
So here is a brief overview of the app.
And here he explains how the HDR+ has zero shutter lag.
What really got my attention is the following quote:
This mod is just an update to Chow's Camera NX app, which itself is a port of the Pixel's stock camera app and libraries. What that all boils down to is that you don't even need to be rooted to get Zero Shutter Lag with HDR+ mode right now.
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Anyways, since I do not own an LG V20 (I hope to soon, once my Note 4 contract expires), you'll have to do most of the testing and report back, if that's alright. Nonetheless, I hope this was helpful!
Thanks for the reply. I did come across that apk and installed it. It does work as a camera but unfortunatly there is no HDR+ present. There is exposure setting and whitebalance toggles. The other problem i notice is that the slow motion seems worse quality then what is found on the stock app. By all means i am no expert bit if any one else has feedback or have tested this themselves and see improovements or HDR+ present let us all know.
Unfortunately I haven't found Google Camera to work on the V20;it works good on the note 5 though...weird. Stinks because there is no option to make photo-spheres with the V20 .
scrap that. I just downloaded the latest from xda...no problems!
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Unfortunately I haven't found Google Camera to work on the V20;it works good on the note 5 though...weird. Stinks because there is no option to make photo-spheres with the V20 .
scrap that. I just downloaded the latest from xda...no problems!
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Where did you get it?
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https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.google.android.GoogleCameraMOD
Thats the link I used, I just realised it was a modified version of Google Camera from the new Pixels!
Kudos to Mishaal Rahman!
Photo spheres come out fantastic with the V20!
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https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.google.android.GoogleCameraMOD
Thats the link I used, I just realised it was a modified version of Google Camera from the new Pixels!
Kudos to Mishaal Rahman!
Photo spheres come out fantastic with the V20!
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Unfortunately with that app there's still no HDR+, and no UHD video recording.
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Unfortunately with that app there's still no HDR+, and no UHD video recording.
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No HDR+
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the best part about the camera is the software to back it all up. So, I looked around to see if you could potentially port the camera app itself, which might have the correct algorithm for HDR+. I came across a dev who made the app Camera NX, which in essence is a port. !
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actually the hexagon dsp on the snapdragon 820/821 does the heavy lifting for hdr+ which works different between the pixels and the 5x/6p. the latter ones only can do software hdr+. there was an interesting post on reddit about this. currently also searching for a modified google camera app as camera nx is only modified for the nexus phones. the lg g5 and v20 are very much capable of what the pixel does.
It probably isn't as simple as that. But have you tried changing the build.prop to identify the phone as a pixel?
I can't try myself as I don't have root access.
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qualifyordie said:
Unfortunately I haven't found Google Camera to work on the V20;it works good on the note 5 though...weird. Stinks because there is no option to make photo-spheres with the V20 .
scrap that. I just downloaded the latest from xda...no problems!
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You can easily ,ake photo-spheres installing and using Google's Street View app
I tried in a recent trip to Mexico and I was amazed by the quality.
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You can easily ,ake photo-spheres installing and using Google's Street View app
I tried in a recent trip to Mexico and I was amazed by the quality.
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Photo sphere works on the regular Google camera app available on the play store, you don't need a modded version to use that feature
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Photo sphere works on the regular Google camera app available on the play store, you don't need a modded version to use that feature
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Except Google camera app is not available in the store with stock LG V20 software.
Does anyone know if it's possible to use the pixel camera mod with the wide angle lens? I'm not sure how you would put the ability to switch from regular to wide in the app but is there any way to have it default to the wide angle lens instead of the regular one?
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Does anyone know if it's possible to use the pixel camera mod with the wide angle lens? I'm not sure how you would put the ability to switch from regular to wide in the app but is there any way to have it default to the wide angle lens instead of the regular one?
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There are reports of the app using the wide lens and for others it uses the regular narrow one. For me on my h918 it uses the regular narrow lens. There is no button for switching like on the stock LG camera so as of right now I'm not aware of any way to switch between them.
I've found nice GCam mode suitable for V20
So I had a Moto Z before and came across this thread.. https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z/themes/camera-app-hdr-enabled-t3543988. The app did work, allowing for HDR+ mode flawlessly, so I thought I tried it for the S8. Miraculously it worked ONCE, then froze and I couldn't even use the stock camera app until I rebooted. Can a developer tinker into this app to see why it does not work stable enough for the S8? It would be amazing to get HDR+ for the S8 because Samsung's algorithm is not exactly up to par, it tends to over expose the picture a lot in bright daylight, and under expose in cloudy conditions.
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So I had a Moto Z before and came across this thread.. https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z/themes/camera-app-hdr-enabled-t3543988. The app did work, allowing for HDR+ mode flawlessly, so I thought I tried it for the S8. Miraculously it worked ONCE, then froze and I couldn't even use the stock camera app until I rebooted. Can a developer tinker into this app to see why it does not work stable enough for the S8? It would be amazing to get HDR+ for the S8 because Samsung's algorithm is not exactly up to par, it tends to over expose the picture a lot in bright daylight, and under expose in cloudy conditions.
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I would like that too! Miss my pixel phone's camera
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Very much the same here. My former Pixel (GF stole it from me ) just took way better pictures. I'm pretty sure the HDR+ mode would lift the S8 into another class.
Yes the Samsung camera app tends to over expose a lot in bright daylight with hdr, very disapointing it could make some good pictues
Well for people with a snapdragon S8
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-hdr-ported/
Hope that they will port it to Samsung own processor too...
Yeah I'd really like hdr+ on my exynos model
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So I had a Moto Z before and came across this thread.. https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z/themes/camera-app-hdr-enabled-t3543988. The app did work, allowing for HDR+ mode flawlessly, so I thought I tried it for the S8. Miraculously it worked ONCE, then froze and I couldn't even use the stock camera app until I rebooted. Can a developer tinker into this app to see why it does not work stable enough for the S8? It would be amazing to get HDR+ for the S8 because Samsung's algorithm is not exactly up to par, it tends to over expose the picture a lot in bright daylight, and under expose in cloudy conditions.
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https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-hdr-ported/
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Seems like he updated to version 2 since
Would be awesome if mirrored on XDA
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545588837 enjoy...
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still getting force close...
updated to version 2.1 here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298978905
I don't know why you got force close... uninstall it, restart your phone, and install this.
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updated to version 2.1 here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298978905
I don't know why you got force close... uninstall it, restart your phone, and install this.[/QUOTE
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545588837 enjoy...
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Still hoping this would work for the exynos model though.
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updated to version 2.1 here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298978905
I don't know why you got force close... uninstall it, restart your phone, and install this.
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Are u using the Snapdragon or Exynos model?
this is only for snapdragon models...
Thanks for uploading his latest updates!
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So I had a Moto Z before and came across this thread.. https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z/themes/camera-app-hdr-enabled-t3543988. The app did work, allowing for HDR+ mode flawlessly, so I thought I tried it for the S8. Miraculously it worked ONCE, then froze and I couldn't even use the stock camera app until I rebooted. Can a developer tinker into this app to see why it does not work stable enough for the S8? It would be amazing to get HDR+ for the S8 because Samsung's algorithm is not exactly up to par, it tends to over expose the picture a lot in bright daylight, and under expose in cloudy conditions.
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Modded Google camera HDR+ worked fine on my s8+. The auto focus was buggy though. Sometimes it won't focus unless I tap the screen. Other than that it works fine.
Another version here unploaded 25 AUG.
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News version with Zero shutter lag
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634795524
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It force closes on my exynos s8, how do i get it to work?
Pastorelli's said:
It force closes on my exynos s8, how do i get it to work?
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you physically cant. It requires a part inside of the Snapdragon 820+ CPU. I forget the name of it.
I can 100% say it makes a difference. I'll try it out when it gets dark later but just a quick office shot of my Rockstar can and I can easily see the difference. The OnePlus 6T camera application makes the can "pop" more but it loses detail in the process. The GCam (Pixel) camera application makes it much more natural looking and restoring detail. Only con is it shoots 4K at 30 FPS so I'll toggle back to stock software for 4K 60 FPS.
I highly recommend it. It's posted elsewhere but for those who don't snoop around the threads...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/themes/app-oneplus-6-google-camera-port-t3862849
Stock Camera (left) vs Pixel on 6T (right)
I'm a believer!
I agree with this general statement. Get the one with Night Sight and then you have magical night mode as well!
Waiting for the TMo fix so I can give this a test.
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Waiting for the TMo fix so I can give this a test.
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It's fixed with latest update
Just wait till @Arnova8G2 adds the ability to control the jpg quality. I have a feeling this is just scratching the surface in terms of image quality. The OnePlus camera software makes images look oily up close. Severe detail loss. Google Camera pretty much reproduces what you see in the viewfinder. OnePlus needs to stop compressing the images so much. These phones have enough space for 100% quality .jpgs.
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It's fixed with latest update
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Nope, still crashes on me. Just in a different part of the process for me.
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Nope, still crashes on me. Just in a different part of the process for me.
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It does for me sometimes when using the front camera. Clearing the cache sometimes helps
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It does for me sometimes when using the front camera. Clearing the cache sometimes helps
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We're not talking sometimes. We're talking every single time I try to take a photo, it crashes right after I press the shutter button. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling. Still the same. Even if it's just a matter of clearing the cache every so often, that's way more work than necessary for a camera to work that should "just be there". If I'm going to have to fuss about, I'll just take out my real camera and set it to full manual. It will still be faster and better. Until the app is stable, I see no point in using it. I'm not getting paid to beta test. (I do get paid to test new development software though.)
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We're not talking sometimes. We're talking every single time I try to take a photo, it crashes right after I press the shutter button. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling. Still the same. Even if it's just a matter of clearing the cache every so often, that's way more work than necessary for a camera to work that should "just be there". If I'm going to have to fuss about, I'll just take out my real camera and set it to full manual. It will still be faster and better. Until the app is stable, I see no point in using it. I'm not getting paid to beta test. (I do get paid to test new development software though.)
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Oryte I didn't think it was everyone.
I'm on 9.0.4 what are you on? No update for mine yet to 9.0.5.
Maybe this is why I'm getting a few crash's and also no blur effect on the Google front camera.
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Oryte I didn't think it was everyone.
I'm on 9.0.4 what are you on? No update for mine yet to 9.0.5.
Maybe this is why I'm getting a few crash's and also no blur effect on the Google front camera.
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For some reason on this port you only get blur effect when taking a portrait of a person.
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For some reason on this port you only get blur effect when taking a portrait of a person.
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Oryte prob why then.
Is this port more stable on 9.0.5?
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Oryte prob why then.
Is this port more stable on 9.0.5?
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Not really sure, I've only used it a handful of times. I normally use my Pixel 3 XL for pictures. I've had my unlocked OnePlus version for four days and besides the photos I tested the portrait mode on that have been deleted I have four pictures in my gallery...lol
I will say this about 9.0.5, screen unlock is now almost instantaneous. The fingerprint reader is now as fast as a hardware one.
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Not really sure, I've only used it a handful of times. I normally use my Pixel 3 XL for pictures. I've had my unlocked OnePlus version for four days and besides the photos I tested the portrait mode on that have been deleted I have four pictures in my gallery...lol
I will say this about 9.0.5, screen unlock is now almost instantaneous. The fingerprint reader is now as fast as a hardware one.
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Haha I was going to get a pixel 3 XL but for the extra 4-£500 I can't justify it.
I've noticed the picture quality is better with the pixel port I'm happy with the results.
Well I hope to receive the 9.0.5 update soon. The fingerprint scanner on 9.0.4 seems about sketchy it works great sometimes for me but sometimes it doesn't recognize.
Here is a comparison of night modes on stock and pixel camera app on OP6T. the first photo is the pixel camera app and the second one is the stock OnePlus camera app. The stock camera app seems to really wash out the colors. I can definitely say that with my own eyes the Google pixel camera app took a much more true to life image of what I'm seeing out my window.
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Here is a comparison of night modes on stock and pixel camera app on OP6T. the first photo is the pixel camera app and the second one is the stock OnePlus camera app. The stock camera app seems to really wash out the colors. I can definitely say that with my own eyes the Google pixel camera app took a much more true to life image of what I'm seeing out my window.
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Yes I agree also abit more detail
I have been using gcam and it looks so much better, and of course that night mode is magical!
I still think a lot if detail is being left out as the file sizes are way too small compared to using past gcams with the 6p or even the other devices using the higher file size options/details that were in advanced options in the previous gcam ports. It's especially showing once you zoom in on the pics.
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Mikes30000 said:
Here is a comparison of night modes on stock and pixel camera app on OP6T. the first photo is the pixel camera app and the second one is the stock OnePlus camera app. The stock camera app seems to really wash out the colors. I can definitely say that with my own eyes the Google pixel camera app took a much more true to life image of what I'm seeing out my window.
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Why the difference in crop?
Still waiting for a version of GCAM that doesn't break in some way. So far, I'm not impressed with the 6T's camera. Tried taking a shot this morning that's a cakewalk for my LG V30 and the 6T just couldn't pull it off. Ended up having to get out my real camera to get the photo.
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Why the difference in crop?
Still waiting for a version of GCAM that doesn't break in some way. So far, I'm not impressed with the 6T's camera. Tried taking a shot this morning that's a cakewalk for my LG V30 and the 6T just couldn't pull it off. Ended up having to get out my real camera to get the photo.
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to each his own, but I had a v30 and the 6T camera is much better.... Even with the stock app
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to each his own, but I had a v30 and the 6T camera is much better.... Even with the stock app
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Well, so far the evidence is quite to the contrary. The V30 can nail the shot every single time, the 6T couldn't nail it even once. Not once. Something tells me you all need to do some wider ranging testing.
https://9to5google.com/2018/11/14/google-pixel-night-sight-now-available-gallery/?pushup=1
Just received the update on Play Store... works superbly
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Only to pixel 3 devices today, next few days to the rest of the pixels.
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Only to pixel 3 devices today, next few days to the rest of the pixels.
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nope, got it on my pixel 2 xl too
just updated..
Same here. Just checked for updates and there it was.
But no super res zoom yet
I have tried zooming in with this latest update vs the modified camera app by cstark27, the modded app is much clearer
Not yet. You should update the camera app from the store?
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No Super Res Zoom though, and no Top Shot... I'll keep my modified Camera app for now
Just did a quick test on "night mode to enhance resolution" . As you can see from attached picture, night mode did enhance the resolution. (Note the small logo on the right top corner of projection screen. It spells "DA-LITE") At least the logo is discernable on night mode picture while not clear with normal mode.
Might be super zoom or just resolution enhancement offered by night mode.
Those features aren't coming officially to the Pixel 2. Which modded app has turned those on?
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No Super Res Zoom though, and no Top Shot... I'll keep my modified Camera app for now
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Just did a quick test on "night mode to enhance resolution" . As you can see from attached picture, night mode did enhance the resolution. (Note the small logo on the right top corner of projection screen. It spells "DA-LITE") At least the logo is discernable on night mode picture while not clear with normal mode.
Might be super zoom or just resolution enhancement offered by night mode.
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Night Sight does a lot of noise cleaning. Just look at the detail it gets in my tires, wheels, and breaks.
Also, super zoom isn't in this update nor is coming to the Pixel 2.
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Must be a slow roll out. Nothing here yet.
Same here
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Must be a slow roll out. Nothing here yet.
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Got the update... Amazing result!
Turned my Pixel 2 XL on just to test the new night sight mode.. it's freakin' witchcraft I tell ya.
I have a OnePlus 6T and a Mate 20 X that I've been playing with and while the newer phones are nice, they still don't add up to Google's camera.. I just tried taking night sight shots on the Mate 20 X and the camera app keeps crashing.. facepalm.
Pie only? Or will oreo Pixel 2s also get this update?
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Pie only? Or will oreo Pixel 2s also get this update?
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No, not directly from Google at least. If you look at the latest Google Camera apk's, they all require Android 9.0+. I can't see them spending anymore time on Oreo. That's not to say some crafty dev won't find a way, or already has. Why would you still want to be on Oreo... xposed support?
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Why would you still want to be on Oreo... xposed support?
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Hello, where i can download the Google Pixel 4 camera app?
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Hello, where i can download the Google Pixel 4 camera app?
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The Google Camera app is the same eversion for all Google phones. They'll probably update it in Play store when they release the phone
think he talked about the leaked APK on XDA article.
Enjoy the new camera app.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/camera/camera-7-0-009-259843690-release/
You can long press the camera button to record video, but it crashes the app on my pixel 2xl.
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You can long press the camera button to record video, but it crashes the app on my pixel 2xl.
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working fine on 3xl
baj24 said:
You can long press the camera button to record video, but it crashes the app on my pixel 2xl.
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So they've removed burst photo then? I use that quite often
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So they've removed burst photo then? I use that quite often
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Just think of it as a continuous 30 fps burst.
With audio.
On the Pixel 2 the app crashes the instant you attempt to use the slider to manually change exposure.
have you checked out gcam repo? they have modded gcam apk's, there is a nearly fully working for the old htc 10, im sure newer phones have a better chance of finding one