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I just got my new Mi A1 and i found that the stock camera app is very good in good light conditions, although in poor light i got only blurred photos.. I tried to install the google camera (stock apk and also the hdr+ mod) but it always freeze and stop when i launch it.. I don't have root, so camera2 api aren't activated (and the hdr+ don't work without that), but i thought i could have used the google camera as a normal camera app just to try it.. are there any good camera alternatives that i can try or should i root to improve photo quality in low light?
Without rooting i don't think you can improve camera quality much
Maybe you can try open camera and see if it helps much.
I tried most camera apps out there and the best option is root, enable EIS/Camera2 in the build prop and ported Google cam with HDR+.
Rooting is easy enough on the A1, but if you don't want to do that try the latest HTC camera on apkmirror. Only thing not working on that camera is the HDR mode; it crashes if you turn it on. It will give you better photos indoors with normal lighting conditions. Low light/night will still be quite blurry.
Thanks a lot, i'll try the opencamera and the htc one, cause i decided to wait until andorid oreo for root.. ? anyway, any idea why the google camera apk (from apkmirror) doesn't work?
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Thanks a lot, i'll try the opencamera and the htc one, cause i decided to wait until andorid oreo for root.. anyway, any idea why the google camera apk (from apkmirror) doesn't work?
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Because you need to enable Camera2 API in the build.prop. Otherwise it won't work.
You can install an old version of the Google cam like v2.7 but then you don't have HDR+. Other than that it works fine, though.
Try AZ camera
Well this is just my view but after trying open camera,
Snapdragon camera, the default camera hht mode, and bacon camera. I got the best results for night shots using the bacon camera manual mode and selecting the Sutter speed set to the lowest of 1/8 but keep in mind you need to keep your hands very steady. I used my selfie stick as a stand it helped me keep steady.
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Thanks a lot, i'll try the opencamera and the htc one, cause i decided to wait until andorid oreo for root.. anyway, any idea why the google camera apk (from apkmirror) doesn't work?
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Because google doesn't support dual camera.
If I root my device will I get Google upgrade via OTA?
I use this port by B-S-G (MGCB_7.0H_C2API_Min_v.1.4.apk):
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-updated-zero-shutter-lag-xiaomi/
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I edited the build.prop and added the camera2api without root. Both cameraapps work properly (GCam and MiCamera).
It improves camera qualitiy very much, especially in low light conditions
I use this port by B-S-G (MGCB_7.0H_C2API_Min_v.1.4.apk):
https://www.xda-developers.com/googl...er-lag-xiaomi/
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How did you edit build.prop without root? Also the link leads to a 403 forbidden page... at least for me
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I edited the build.prop and added the camera2api without root.
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And one month later you'll ask why OTA update fails to apply.. Just wondering, why do you prefer direct modification of system files instead of systemless Magisk? It really puzzles me why some people do and suggest this without mentioning the drawbacks.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/onepl...se/oneplus-camera-2-5-4-android-apk-download/
Oneplus camera. Working fine.
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If I root my device will I get Google upgrade via OTA?
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If u do it without touching system partition, yes. Can be done with Magisk and the module in the Mi A1 development section.
bomil said:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/onepl...se/oneplus-camera-2-5-4-android-apk-download/
Oneplus camera. Working fine.
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Front camera doesn't work, neither does access to photo galley. Also photo taken was quite small file size, open camera seems better. This was with Jan 18 updated one plus camera app
Try Bacon Camera (CameraApi2 Free)
Check out the bacon camera from play store, you don't require root and it is specifically made for non supported CameraApi2 Phones,
It has a ton of manual settings.
Hope it helps
i use this port:
"scrubber_GCam_5.1.018_25 (scrubber, 2018-01-09, no config needed, changelog)"
i am new user, so i can't post links. Just google it and search for celsoazevedo.com.
The you can find almost all ports that were mentioned here (requires root)
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i use this port:
"scrubber_GCam_5.1.018_25 (scrubber, 2018-01-09, no config needed, changelog)"
i am new user, so i can't post links. Just google it and search for celsoazevedo.com.
The you can find almost all ports that were mentioned here (requires root)
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Using the same. Can suggest it as well.
Sent from my MI 4W using XDA-Developers Legacy app
ydd0ras said:
Using the same. Can suggest it as well.
Sent from my MI 4W using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Can you guide me how to use it? I says "stopped working" after installing it.
Edit: nvm found out it needs root.
I have no issue with rooting, just it in tales me unlocking the bootloader which then i have to look at the "your device is at risk, bootloader unlock." Essential cam app is good but it doesn't have a good auto mode, pics are always brighter then they should be, making me adjust the cameras brightness all the time. Open Camera works good but lacks portrait mode
well sir, i recommend this:
get the DIY gcam module from the magisk gcam thread (that puts all the stuff to make it work right in place)
then get arnova pixel3mod v1 from the link in that OP, or arnova pixel2mod v7.7, those are the best.
also, you dont necessarily need root, this to make the features work. if you wanna just shoot pics, and not worry about slomo and whatnot, just install the apk
MGC_5.1.018_Urikill_vXXII ??
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MGC_5.1.018_Urikill_vXXII ??
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That one too, I almost wrote it in. Tolyan009 1.41 is great as well.
ArtZ too if ya want the nice colors from IMX 258 this phone has.
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ArtZ too if ya want the nice colors from IMX 258 this phone has.
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That one too. I almost wrote in cstark 3.7 as well
For those on stock ROM, there is a modded Gcam that works on 32bit. This Gcam does not have all features, only HDR+ on rear Camera, front HDR is borked so needs disabling in the settings if front camera is used. You also need camera2 api support by adding this to your build.prop, "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1".
The camera was made for Nougat but works on stock Oreo also.
https://potterroms.me/Mods/Camera/GCam_Nougat_3.2.045.apk
Screen attached of the settings to disable front HDR.
Excellent. Thanks for sharing.
portrait mode works?
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portrait mode works?
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No, as I said in OP, only HDR+ on main camera. Most features definitely need 64bit rom.
I have been informed that by changing the default black level for front camera to 16, HDR+ works. I can confirm this is true. Thanks to XDA user capedukewuhaha for pointing that out.
Also I can confirm that this 32bit mod actually works better than all the 64bit GCams I have tried on custom ROMs. I am on linage now and this camera works best.
for me, this port doesn't work... i am on moto z2 play stock oreo 8.0 October update
edit: oh, now i see... must be rooted, nah...
i am willing to root because of this moded app... would like to know if there are any improvements in pic quality, some examples? thanks in advance
endimon said:
i am willing to root because of this moded app... would like to know if there are any improvements in pic quality, some examples? thanks in advance
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There is hdr+ and less image processing. Stock camera is better for video, I use both cameras when on stock. If the extra hdr is not important I'd stick with stock since you can use Snapseed to get a similar hdr+ effect on photos. I have something else in testing that reduces the over image processing of stock camera which I will post if it works on Z2P(originally it is for Moto G5 plus, both same hardware almost).
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I have been informed that by changing the default black level for front camera to 16, HDR+ works. I can confirm this is true. Thanks to XDA user capedukewuhaha for pointing that out.
Also I can confirm that this 32bit mod actually works better than all the 64bit GCams I have tried on custom ROMs. I am on linage now and this camera works best.
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how can I enable camera2 api?
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how can I enable camera2 api?
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You need root. Add the camera2 api line to your build.prop.
persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1
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For those on stock ROM, there is a modded Gcam that works on 32bit. This Gcam does not have all features, only HDR+ on rear Camera, front HDR is borked so needs disabling in the settings if front camera is used. You also need camera2 api support by adding this to your build.prop, "persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1".
The camera was made for Nougat but works on stock Oreo also.
https://potterroms.me/Mods/Camera/GCam_Nougat_3.2.045.apk
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Settings GCam HDR+ 3.2.045.
Model and both cameras - choose Nexus6P.
HDR+ parameters - Super High.
What the front-facing camera would work in HDR+ - Black Level Value(Front) to choose - 17 (but will work both with 16 and with 15 if it is necessary).
What the back camera would record of video - in Resolution & quality - Enable video stabilization(switch off).
With these settings works all but slow motion.
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Bro link is not working. Can u pls give me working link
download link not working
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download link not working
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Looks like the site is down.
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Looks like the site is down.
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Please give me new link
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Please give me new link
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I can't help you with that, I do not have another link to that camera apk, sorry.
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I can't help you with that, I do not have another link to that camera apk, sorry.
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Bro can u plz send me APK file on WhatsApp or telegram ?
C4mine said:
Bro can u plz send me APK file on WhatsApp or telegram ?
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It was only available on the linked site, I don't use this camera so don't have it. I use Resurrection Remix which uses 64bit camera.
Cupcake 1.5 said:
It was only available on the linked site, I don't use this camera so don't have it. I use Resurrection Remix which uses 64bit camera.
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Which gcam u using in RR ?
C4mine said:
Bro can u plz send me APK file on WhatsApp or telegram ?
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MGC_3.2.045_FINAL_3.1.apk
Anyway, this app is very buggy, if u want to take good shots with it set model to Nexus 6p and auto exposure correction to *2 or Min.ISO.
Remember API2 must be enabled (on stock rom).
But, you won't get amazing pictures with this apk (our sensor, Sony IMX362, is capable of a lot more in terms of quality), HDR+ Algorithm is not very good.
I fixed focus of a bunch of gcams for our device, will post here later maybe (this subforum is dead). You will need 64 bit OS.
many lower price device have some awesome gcam/mod stuff.but,our g6 not get any port of gcam!!we totally disappointed..
I think you are not exploring this forum properly, there are many stable ports and we all are already using it. You can try this version which is stable so far: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IJZXYNojIh0bIr07UQLxJd44AZyaWpn7
LG G6 Gcam XDA forum link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...stark27-google-camera-mod-wide-angle-t3747263
I used this one but when I compare the photos of the OEM app and this Gcam the processing is identical so I think there is something wrong with this one, the photos from it look identical with the same over-processed look. see photo attached showing OEM crop vs GCam crop (comp1) OEM camera left, GCam stark5.1.018_24_v4.2t3 on right. Then see comp2, OEM camera left and a different LG G6 camera port from GCam on the right, where you can see a nice improvement in IQ with less processing etc. more natural looking detail.
Still on Cstarkgcam v 4.2 on my lg g6 h872. Any newer version worth installing? I tried bsg and arnovas own but cstarks version is better.
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Still on Cstarkgcam v 4.2 on my lg g6 h872. Any newer version worth installing? I tried bsg and arnovas own but cstarks version is better.
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See my post above with the crops.
Cstark it is then
masterofmindzchris said:
Cstark it is then
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I actually thought that cstark looked the same as the stock camera, so choose differently.
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I used this one but when I compare the photos of the OEM app and this Gcam the processing is identical so I think there is something wrong with this one, the photos from it look identical with the same over-processed look. see photo attached showing OEM crop vs GCam crop (comp1) OEM camera left, GCam stark5.1.018_24_v4.2t3 on right. Then see comp2, OEM camera left and a different LG G6 camera port from GCam on the right, where you can see a nice improvement in IQ with less processing etc. more natural looking detail.
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so what's your suggestion, should we use t3 version?
Cstark on hdr+ is better than stock g6 cam. I like the little over processed look. Even hdr is greater than g6 cam....heck any ported cam is better than the g6 stock cam. Ctsark's own is stable and no configs are needed. Night mode is a gimmick so leave 6.1 alone.
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so what's your suggestion, should we use t3 version?
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try this one https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqtOswJbD-nZhog9GnUOQRl_r6ds8Q?e=dvt771 and if you have updated to Pie on your G6 then the one in the one indicated in picture below works well (from here https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/ ) , just get the settings right and its awesome.
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try this one https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqtOswJbD-nZhog9GnUOQRl_r6ds8Q?e=dvt771 and if you have updated to Pie on your G6 then the one in the one indicated in picture below works well (from here https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/ ) , just get the settings right and its awesome.
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Could you please share your settings? Thank you!
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Could you please share your settings? Thank you!
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see general settings for photo and HDR settings. I didnt change the video settings as I dont use video, also I enabled AUX button in Settings/Photo to get the wide angle lens option on the camera screen (see screengrab) to switch between the 2 lenses, hope this helps
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see general settings for photo and HDR settings. I didnt change the video settings as I dont use video, also I enabled AUX button in Settings/Photo to get the wide angle lens option on the camera screen (see screengrab) to switch between the 2 lenses, hope this helps
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Thanks. This works very well, however I get some blue squares in the very black areas. Any idea how to fix that?
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Thanks. This works very well, however I get some blue squares in the very black areas. Any idea how to fix that?
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Upload a photo so we can see the issue.
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Upload a photo so we can see the issue.
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Here is an example picture. It happens only with the selfie camera.
https://m.imgur.com/gallery/FKGs4Qk
The selfie quality is bad too. Faces look very soft.
Ah ok sorry i have never ever used my selfie camera but you can try setting the front camera to Nexus 5X or the 6P and then see if it helps. Don't see the photo on your link.
Hi Note9 fam. I was contemplating selling my Note9 because GCam had stopped working since Android 10. But luckily, I've found a stable version (I can't stand the performance and quality of the stock Samsung camera).
PixelCam_7.3_V3.0 by jairo_rossi (https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1124/). The link was found originally from this list (https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/).
I tried about 9-10 different modded versions and this was by far the most stable. I'll list out below what works and does not work based on my testing. All you need to do is download the APK and install it. No other tweaks/mods required. I'm using an unrooted Note9 128gb, Snapdragon variant.
What works:
1. Photography (regular and portrait; both selfie and back cameras work flawlessly)
2. Videography (both selfie and back camera works flawlessly)
3. Night Sight (tried it in my room with all doors and windows closed) *Astrophotography is included but I have't had a chance to test it out
4. Panorama
5. Time lapse video
What does not work:
1. *Photos in 16:9 ratio (will force close and you won't be able to reopen unless you clear data/cache*
2. Slow Mo video (will force close but app will relaunch)
3. Preview after taking a photo (this will ONLY work if you have Google Photos; if you use the Samsung Gallery or any 3rd party gallery app, previewing after taking a photo does not work)
Hope that helps! Please feel free to add in your experience. All credit goes to jairo_rossi for giving all Note9 users a stable GCam version for Android 10!
Which of them in particular. They ate about six gcams of different dates. And can it work on os9 of note 9?
I've been using GCam version MGC_6.1.021_BSG_A on my Note9 snapdragon for well over a year and it takes considerably better pics than the stock camera.
Is this version a lot better than the Pixel 3 ports like the one I've been using?
Latest Urnyx05 version works great.. but astrophotograhy isnt working
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfil...5-v1.7-fix.apk
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Hello, testing jairo_rossi last update pixelcam plus 1.1 from 05/23
So far this is the best gcam for note 9 snapdragon i have tested.
In android 10, stock samsung camera got a huge improvement, very good night pics, compared to stock camera android 9. In pie, almost any gcam was better than stock. Now not any gcam is better than stock, most of the variants you got a very pixelated night pics, so gcam from jairo_rossi is a very very good! Some pics are a little dark vs stock, this can be improved.
Testig Astrophotography this night.
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Hello, testing jairo_rossi last update pixelcam plus 1.1 from 05/23
So far this is the best gcam for note 9 snapdragon i have tested.
In android 10, stock samsung camera got a huge improvement, very good night pics, compared to stock camera android 9. In pie, almost any gcam was better than stock. Now not any gcam is better than stock, most of the variants you got a very pixelated night pics, so gcam from jairo_rossi is a very very good! Some pics are a little dark vs stock, this can be improved.
Testig Astrophotography this night.
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Is astrophotography working on this version ? I have tried a lot of gcams but none seem to have this feature working , thanks !
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Is astrophotography working on this version ? I have tried a lot of gcams but none seem to have this feature working , thanks !
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When enabled, the sky pics get very very pixelated, normal night shot is better. This can be by the high ISO used. May in the next update this can be improved.
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Latest Urnyx05 version works great.. but astrophotograhy isnt working
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfil...5-v1.7-fix.apk
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I am unable to download it. Is the link down?
ECBomb said:
Hi Note9 fam. I was contemplating selling my Note9 because GCam had stopped working since Android 10. But luckily, I've found a stable version (I can't stand the performance and quality of the stock Samsung camera).
PixelCam_7.3_V3.0 by jairo_rossi (https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1124/). The link was found originally from this list (https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/).
I tried about 9-10 different modded versions and this was by far the most stable. I'll list out below what works and does not work based on my testing. All you need to do is download the APK and install it. No other tweaks/mods required. I'm using an unrooted Note9 128gb, Snapdragon variant.
What works:
1. Photography (regular and portrait; both selfie and back cameras work flawlessly)
2. Videography (both selfie and back camera works flawlessly)
3. Night Sight (tried it in my room with all doors and windows closed) *Astrophotography is included but I have't had a chance to test it out
4. Panorama
5. Time lapse video
What does not work:
1. *Photos in 16:9 ratio (will force close and you won't be able to reopen unless you clear data/cache*
2. Slow Mo video (will force close but app will relaunch)
3. Preview after taking a photo (this will ONLY work if you have Google Photos; if you use the Samsung Gallery or any 3rd party gallery app, previewing after taking a photo does not work)
Hope that helps! Please feel free to add in your experience. All credit goes to jairo_rossi for giving all Note9 users a stable GCam version for Android 10!
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doesn't work for me... The only one that works is the latest cam plus v1.1. Although it works it is quite slow and I have N960U(snapdragon)
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I am unable to download it. Is the link down?
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Doesn't work for me either.
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Doesn't work for me either.
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That sucks I was looking for this to work
Try lastest Urnyx05.
I'm testing Urnyx now.
Jairovrossi is working in my note 9. Snapdragon, android 10. If your device is exynos Look for Exynos version. If you have android 9, look for a version that works in pie.
I haven’t tried Astrophotography but everything in my original post still stands for the version I downloaded, even after 2 software updates for the Note9. The stock camera quality is still subpar after the Android 10 update so GCam is a must have for me.
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I haven’t tried Astrophotography but everything in my original post still stands for the version I downloaded, even after 2 software updates for the Note9. The stock camera quality is still subpar after the Android 10 update so GCam is a must have for me.
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For normal pics?
I just testing night sight. Last version of jairorossi pixelcamplus v2.0 is much better, but stock night shot is still very very good, i found gcam is just a little better. Tomorrow going to test normal pics.
Some samples day outside, and night shot inside.
Stock night shot is very goog in android 10, almost no diferences, and in some shots quality is not subpar.
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Some samples day outside, and night shot inside.
Stock night shot is very goog in android 10, almost no diferences, and in some shots quality is not subpar.
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Which gcam are you using (dev, and ver.)? Also, are you using a config for the note 9?
Hello fellas. I, as many of you, wasn't ready to give up on the gcam port for this device, so I went looking for one of the modders that hasn't let me down on these matters.
This is the version I'm using (gcam 7.3) from Arnova8G2, and the only thing missing is the astrophotography. Aside from that it works great, even the slow mo, portraits and night sight.
Cheers mates.
I want a supper camera
FYI. I have an SM-N960U with U1 stock ROM flashed onto it. This camera app opens then crashes.
i got this GCAM APK And the night sight is the same as the night mode on Samsung Stock. Their is more noise on the GCAM And Astrophotography makes no difference. anyway to fix this