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turn off camera shutter sound

i cant turn off the camera shutter and focus sound...i tried to replace the camera files in ui folder with silent ones and didn't work..and tried deleting the whole folder and didn't work..tried root apps from play store and still !!
the only app worked is camera mute which is actually mute the phone while in camera application and i didnt like that

there should be an option in the camera settings to turn off the camera shutter sound, unless it's different for the international models?

Check this thread in the General forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480683
You need to have Root, but there's a code you can add to your CSC files to enable it.
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There is an app to turn of camera shutter sound in note 3. It does not require root. PM me for the link [New members can't post links]

There are multiple ways to disable this "feature". Here in EU it isn't allowed to have cameras that don't make sounds when taking a picture because you could sneak pictures from people and so. Basically, the option to turn off sound is implemented in the camera software. But the files initiallizing the app on start up tell the software to show or hide this option. That said, you can try to use an app to disable the stock app sound, you can manually change settings in the files that tell the camera what to do (as easy as adding a line of text or even just changing one bit from 0 to 1 or vice versa) or you can use an Xposed module like wanam where there's an option for this that can easily be toggled.
So far I haven't heard of a method that works if you're not rooted, so root seems to be mandatory if you want to do this.
If root isn't your thing, check out other picture taking apps in google play. There are certainly apps that allow to disable shutter sound, and some of those apps provide more/better camera functionality than the stock app. Dpreview.com is a great photography site which also has a mobile phone section called connect. There you get in depth reviews on phone's cameras and apps from a photographers point of view.

Lowering Camera Resolution

Hi!
Personally, I find 21 MP to be a bit excessive in terms of how much space pictures take up, so I'm wondering how I should downscale my pictures from this phone.
1. Lowering the resolution inside the camera app.
2. Get another app to shrink my pictures after I take them.
My concern is that if I set a lower resolution inside the camera app, I will only be using a portion of the pixels on the sensor or the app might use a really fast compression algorithm that produces low quality output. Does anyone know what really happens when you don't select the highest resolution inside the camera app?
Thanks in advance!)

I shoot in 16x9 which lowers resolution to ~16 mp

siyangqiu said:
1. Lowering the resolution inside the camera app.
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If you're rooted then I can help you, if not then I can't.
If you are rooted you can enable developer options within the moto camera app (not to be confused with developer options within the phone settings).
There are a few ways to do it but the way I used was the xposed module "moto checkbox".
If you use it just go to camera options and enable development settings (it says something like that). Be sure to go to statusbar options and check " use AOSP icons" too, else it'll replace your data indicator icons.
Don't touch anything else within the module because it wasn't made for our phone. It sounds like a lot but it really isn't.
I think you can download a modified moto camera somewhere but this was the easiest way for me since I use xposed anyways. If you can find a modded apk then you won't need root I don't think.
Anyways, once you get it working there'll be a little ladybug looking button when you swipe out the settings wheel in the camera. Click it. From there you have access to lots of settings. You can change resolution like you want and it doesn't use crappy compression. You can do this for video too, and the camera preview itself, and much more. Here's some screenshots. Have fun :good:
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Found it the apk! And apparently it works on most Android phones as well! Thanks!
http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-install-the-new-Moto-Camera-app-on-your-Android-phone_id76816

[ROOT] How to enable Sony's 4K video recording app

Xperia X Performance doesn't have 4K video recording app by default, but actually it's already in our system!
How to enable 4K video recording app (need root)
1. Root your X Performance (use my AndroPlus Kernel)
2. Delete following file: (yes it says Enable 4K, but actually disables 4K)
/system/vendor/overlay/SuperVideoCamera-Enable-4K-Overlay-275-release.apk
3. Reboot and now 4K video should be in camera app list.
If it doesn't, find Video -> 4K Video from activity launcher (use apps like Nova Launcher) and launch it.
Sample video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crtqsawJ2E0
I recorded 20 min but there was no overheat warning or app crash.

Tried to freeze it with Titanium but no luck.
Removed it, reboot, and there is 4k video plug-in in camera.
Thanks.

Actually you can just use Open Camera from Google APP Store instead of using Stock 4K Video recording APP which isn't present by default.
In this way, you can bypass the temperature protection as well.

Thanks! This works also with Xperia X (F5121). Temperature problem not detected until now. Should I have this problem, I will try to disable the overheat app in titanium backup...

Do this without root is quite simple. As Android 6.0 has added a feature to the package manager. Just use "pm hide $(package name)" to hide the package.
It just like pm disable but can use without root!
So just run "pm hide com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.supervideo.product.res.overlay.enable4k"
then open Camera, switch to video. then tap the setting icon and choose "Full HD (60 fps)".

is it the same on nougat??

@AndroPlus is it the same procedure on Nougat?

it seems does not work on nougat.

Work on Nougat

works on N! awesome!

wzhy said:
Do this without root is quite simple. As Android 6.0 has added a feature to the package manager. Just use "pm hide $(package name)" to hide the package.
It just like pm disable but can use without root!
So just run "pm hide com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.supervideo.product.res.overlay.enable4k"
then open Camera, switch to video. then tap the setting icon and choose "Full HD (60 fps)".
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Sorry for my very, very, very basic question:
How do I run "pm hide com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.supervideo.product.res.overlay.enable4k" ?
I often see these command boxes or basic scripts in a box within a forum post, but how do I do that on the phone? Is there a terminal app or command app that can be used, or do I use ADB on my PC with a USB cable? (I have never done this, but from searching I see something like that as a way to execute commands.)
My XP f8131 is not rooted and I am on Android 7, and I would prefer to do this from the phone itself rather than a PC, if possible.
Thanks in advance!

lateott said:
Sorry for my very, very, very basic question:
How do I run "pm hide com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.supervideo.product.res.overlay.enable4k" ?
I often see these command boxes or basic scripts in a box within a forum post, but how do I do that on the phone? Is there a terminal app or command app that can be used, or do I use ADB on my PC with a USB cable? (I have never done this, but from searching I see something like that as a way to execute commands.)
My XP f8131 is not rooted and I am on Android 7, and I would prefer to do this from the phone itself rather than a PC, if possible.
Thanks in advance!
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Only can use via ADB shell. But Android 7.0 has been changed the secure policy so this cannot be useful at all

I tried on x compact. 4k is available but camera closes if i choose 4k.

4k video recording is not functioning properly on my XXDual btw through the 4K Video app

I just picked up a Sony Xperia X Compact and was wondering if there's any updated workaround for 4K on Android 7.0
Thx

This works on my F8132 Nougat and after deleting the file, SafetyNet still passed.

DannyWilde said:
I tried on x compact. 4k is available but camera closes if i choose 4k.
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Mine does not close on XC but instead shows an odd color blur on lower left corner when in 4K mode. Also when starting 4K recording the the video recording itself goes extremely dim and it's difficult to see what's being recorded. Palying back the video shows colors are all messed up. Almost inverted. It's difficult to explain without screenshots.
Also SteadyShot must be Off. Otherwise the screen freezes when trying to record 4K+SteadyShot active video and produces corrupted 3KB video file. H264 vs H265 option does not seem to make a difference.
Either way it's not usable. Thankfully it also does not seems to affect normal video recording so its problably safe to delete this APK to see what results you get.
EDIT: I'm on Marshmallow. X Compact. F5321_34.1.A.3.49_R4B
Stock ROM+Stock Kernel. Unlocked BL. Root active. BusyBox installed. SELinux=Permissive. DRM keys active via PoC: https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/poc-real-trim-instead-drm-fix-t3552893

Is there any other app that will offer a good quality 4k option without overheating or damaging the phone? Or is that to much to ask from this little device?

4K Video Camera is buggy on Nougat (Xperia X/X Performance).
Without Steadyshot (All dark camera):
With Steadyshot (Freezed in recording):

sebasrock156 said:
4K Video Camera is buggy on Nougat (Xperia X/X Performance).
Without Steadyshot (All dark camera):
With Steadyshot (Freezed in recording):
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Yep these are the same artifacts i get on my X Compact on Marsmellow.

Gcam recomendations for V35

Are any v35 users using a gcam mod? If so, can you share which one and your experiences?

Well for 5-th branch hands down the best one is GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Final_fu24-18c1.apk and can be found here
Regarding 6-th latest Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.7.190716.1800 by Arnova works flawlessly with this XML config.

On a project fi v35, the GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Final_fu24-18c1.apk was too laggy for me. I ran 01.MGC_6.1.021_G7_test_v1.apk and was able to snap pictures with front and rear, but the 02.MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova_TlnNeun_04.02.19.12.54.apk crashed on launch.
Will post a logcat once i can.

Have you properly applied the XML setting (step 8) after installing MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova_TlnNeun_04.02.19.12.54.apk?
Lag in viewfinder is cause by overloaded buffer in this version which is easily fixable either by applying XML as shown or by enabling the Buffer Fix switch in app Settings.

Nope, after installing the 02 apk, it crashes on launch so I don't get the chance. Tweaked settings w/ the other one and got it working at least, thanks!

You are welcome!
N.B.: If you want to have it working you need to follow the guide up to the letter, so whenever you get bored and want to try again just uninstall the current GCAM, restart your phone and start again.
Do not forgot to take again 2 pictures after installing 1st apk and to properly import the XML settings after installing the 2nd apk and starting it for the first time.

mcsterling said:
Nope, after installing the 02 apk, it crashes on launch so I don't get the chance. Tweaked settings w/ the other one and got it working at least, thanks!
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Same problem, I can't do step 8 because the camera crashes when trying to open.

I have LG V30+ H930DS, and I use this two Gcams.
One is 90% wokring (maybe panorama doesnt work) but all other is perfect (wide, noraml, portrait front/back, HDR+, SlowMotion) and its fast. (To chagne between lenses, just hold switch button, it will redirect to settings, after you close settings lense will be changed.
The other one I use only for NightSight. This camera has problem with selfies, they have green tint. It also have Wide/Normal switch, ( just chage between selfie and back camera, and each time ju go back to main camera it will be diferent lense)
I'm satisfied with this phone, for me everything is perfect, but i found LG V35 for good price and I would like to konw if there is somebody with V35 who will try this two Gcams, and tell me does they work properly, or if there is some others which works good, because i wouldn't change V30 for v35 if I can't have good working Gcam.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PcSs31bSenYiC3At0p_1So6xpBA7SaGm/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OsyM99VdOLjUMxRryoFtR15Wkqt6LSVG/view

Latest GCam with respective easy import settings can be found in one archive here

vlad48 said:
Latest GCam with respective easy import settings can be found in one archive here
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Thank you for the link. I downloaded, installed and restored the supplied config file for my V35.
Regarding Night Sight, is there a setting to change to fix the choppy motion when moving around the viewfinder?

No way for now on improving Night Sight viewfinder lag.

vlad48 said:
Have you properly applied the XML setting (step 8) after installing MGC_6.1.021_BSG_Arnova_TlnNeun_04.02.19.12.54.apk?
Lag in viewfinder is cause by overloaded buffer in this version which is easily fixable either by applying XML as shown or by enabling the Buffer Fix switch in app Settings.
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where is step 8 described? I can find no reference on how to apply this xml config.

Step 8 originates from really old installation guide.
Now you need only to install the camera apk and import the xml settings file.
Where/how to extract the xml file and how to import it afterwards you can check here

vlad48 said:
Step 8 originates from really old installation guide.
Now you need only to install the camera apk and import the xml settings file.
Where/how to extract the xml file and how to import it afterwards you can check here
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Thanks. I must have been downloading wrong version, since double clicking didn't work. Tried again this morning and it works now.

After applying the xml fix to v6.1 camera, it works, but I wouldn't call it "good". It's super annoyingly slow to make pictures. 5.2 also lags substantially, and won't load xml settings. So far, lg camera is hands down better

so... MGC_6.2.030_MI9SE_V4_plus2.apk has been the only version for me that has worked without issue...problem is pictures are not clear. although the viewfinder is fixed with the buffer fix toggle, when taking photos its not quick therefore the pictures blur slightly.
do you all encounter the same and if not which version and configuration has given you a fast shutter?

Here is what I posted on arnova's thread with the suggestion of another member.
hachiroku said:
thanks...i Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_BF_V2.2.1.190822.1145.apk works for my V35 as it seems BF means it has the buffer fix built in. shame it doesn't allow for zero shutter lag as for phones that don't need a buffer fix. as the OEM camera can take photos super fast.
here are my settings for my LG V35 on Pie on Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_BF_V2.2.1.190822.1145.apk
back camera: Pixel 3 XL
front camera: Nexus 6P
AWBGains Mod: OFF, was causing GREEN photos with it on
RAW FORMAT: RAW_SENSOR
Image Format: JPEG (if i set YUV_420_488 GCam crashes)
P3 wide-color, Wide Color gamut
playing around with Custom Lib Repo by cstark and with Eszdman v2.6 beta 2
image quality is awesome, and no blur upon shutter snap as with other GCams! Thanks @arnova!
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Hey everyone, I'm currently exploring some gcam options and I found that the latest Arnova Gcam works great with no lag (it does take a bit longer to capture a photo than it does on my sd820 device) but sadly it doesn't offer wide camera mode.
Now, there is the cstark camera and wide angle mode actually does work, but using the camera is impossible because the preview (you know, the thing you see on your screen before you take a picture) changes once every 5 seconds or something. I tried importing some xmls and that sped it up just a bit but not by much.
Is there some working version that was tested for v35? My v35 is Korean model

vlad48 said:
Well for 5-th branch hands down the best one is GoogleCamera_5.2.025-Final_fu24-18c1.apk and can be found here
Regarding 6-th latest Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.7.190716.1800 by Arnova works flawlessly with this XML config.
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I get terrible stutter on the night site with this 6-th and the config file. Any fixes?

You need to be on Pie and you can use Gcam_6.2.030 with working Night Sight without lag.

Best camere app for OP7T Pro ME?

Hi guys, i just realized that the camera app of this phone is really poor and lacks even basic options like selecting video/photo resolution/megapixels. Is there any modified version of the app that adds these options? If not what's the most recommended app to get the most out of this beasts camera?
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lowrider82 said:
Hi guys, i just realized that the camera app of this phone is really poor and lacks even basic options like selecting video/photo resolution/megapixels. Is there any modified version of the app that adds these options? If not what's the most recommended app to get the most out of this beasts camera?
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Google camera can be a pretty good option, I also use filmic pro if you want to get full control of your camera.

champ784 said:
Google camera can be a pretty good option, I also use filmic pro if you want to get full control of your camera.
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Thanks man. Do these options you mentioned support all 3 rear cameras of the phone to the fullest? Any working apk for Google camera that is recommended working for OP7T Pro?
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lowrider82 said:
Thanks man. Do these options you mentioned support all 3 rear cameras of the phone to the fullest? Any working apk for Google camera that is recommended working for OP7T Pro?
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I wanna say the the Google camera supports all three with a custom xml file. It can be found on xda under GCam.. I can't find it right now for whatever reason, but a quick Google search will get you there

How I just installed GCam
champ784 said:
I wanna say the the Google camera supports all three with a custom xml file. It can be found on xda under GCam.. I can't find it right now for whatever reason, but a quick Google search will get you there
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So here's how I just installed it on my 7tProMc5G.
First with Telegram installed, look for "GCam Finder [BOT]"
This is a menu driven space, at the bottom click "GCam Download", new buttons appear, select phone manufacturer (OnePlus) and phone (OnePlus 7/T/Pro)
Then you'll see instructions and buttons to download APK and XML. Download both. (You're now done with Telegram, but there is some good info in the FAQ.)
Once you've done that I went to the notification of the download and installed the apk from there, you might be able to install from File Manager.
Once that's done the apk is installed, but you want to add the xml. This will go into a specific folder, which can vary, so do the below to make it easier.
Open Gcam. It's just called Camera, but has a different icon from the OnePlus. (It recognized the three cameras, and seemed to work ok, but just in case I decided to install the downloaded xml.)
From the top of the viewfinder, swipe down to open the options (flash, hdr, etc.)
Click the little settings icon at the bottom of the options window.
Scroll to the bottom of the Settings and select Configs.
Click on Save and enter a save name, anything will work, you're just making a config so that GCam makes all the folders you need.
Now back out of the app and go to file manager.
Go to Download and find the .xml file, copy it to the clipboard.
Go up to Internal Storage and find the newly created GCam folder, and the Configs folder inside it (mine was called Configs7)
Put the downloaded .xml file in there, you should also see the one you just created.
Now go back to GCam and in the bottom area where the three buttons are, double-tap to the right of the "last picture" button. You should get a dialogue allowing you to load a config, choose the downloaded .xml.
When I did that the three "zoom" options changed, this will be based on which xml you download.
I checked and NightSight seemed to work, also while in NightSight scroll down from the top and Astrophotography gets turned on.
Kinda neat. I'm digging this phone, it's wicked fast. I bought it for the 12G RAM, I didn't even think 5G would work, seems to though.

I simply installed urynx05's lastest 2.3 Gcam on my unrooted 7t Pro Mclaren (I'm waiting for my unlock.bin) and all the cameras work without any issues. No need to use any xml's to get everything working, just enable the aux cams in settings. Just Google gcam urynx05 and the you'll find it.