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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

Which version (4 or 6GB RAM) has better camera sensors?

I'm looking to purchase the Zenfone Max Pro M1 and was wondering which version (4 or 6GB RAM) has better camera sensors and with GCam support/compatibility?

Camack said:
I'm looking to purchase the Zenfone Max Pro M1 and was wondering which version (4 or 6GB RAM) has better camera sensors and with GCam support/compatibility?
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Of course, go for 6 GB it has 16+5 MP setup with better apparature.

Gcam doesn't work on 6gb regardless of what version you try, capture button greys out after few clicks, sound quality is really poor on headfones. Camera and screen is below average and design is really outdated.
Only thing that is good in phone is super smooth to use on stock os and great battery life, rest sucks. I'd suggest go for note 7 or note 7 pro. Hope this helps.

ankshious said:
Of course, go for 6 GB it has 16+5 MP setup with better apparature.
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Is there a stable GCam version for the 6GB variant?
arvinchugh said:
Gcam doesn't work on 6gb regardless of what version you try, capture button greys out after few clicks, sound quality is really poor on headfones. Camera and screen is below average and design is really outdated.
Only thing that is good in phone is super smooth to use on stock os and great battery life, rest sucks. I'd suggest go for note 7 or note 7 pro. Hope this helps.
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Yes, I have read the GCam threads in the apps section and most are saying there is green tint in the front camera, capture button greys out and app force closes, is this the same for the 4GB version too?
I like the Zenfone Max Pro M1 due to the 5000mAh battery whereas the Note 7/Pro only has 4000mAh.

Camack said:
Is there a stable GCam version for the 6GB variant?
Yes, I have read the GCam threads in the apps section and most are saying there is green tint in the front camera, capture button greys out and app force closes, is this the same for the 4GB version too?
I like the Zenfone Max Pro M1 due to the 5000mAh battery whereas the Note 7/Pro only has 4000mAh.
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Their is just 45minute screen on time differnce between azmpm1 and RN7p
My advice would be go for RN7p or azmpm2
BTW the 4GB model camera is somewhat inferior without Gcam the quality of images is very poor

Email44841 said:
Their is just 45minute screen on time differnce between azmpm1 and RN7p
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I think the screen on time will be more than an hour as the M1 has slightly smaller screen and 1000mAh more battery as I don't game on the phone, only browsing and social media apps.
Email44841 said:
My advice would be go for RN7p or azmpm2
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I did look at the Zenfone Max Pro M2 but I don't like the notch and with no option in the software to hide it.
Email44841 said:
BTW the 4GB model camera is somewhat inferior without Gcam the quality of images is very poor
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I know the stock camera app isn't that good even though Asus released a lot of updates relating to the camera but is there a stable GCam version for the 4GB variant?

@Camack , I've 3GB variant so I can't help you on that.
But if you are planning to purchase AZMP M1, then my suggestion would be go for newer piece like AZMP M2 or redmi N7pro or any other you wish. :good:

ankshious said:
@Camack , I've 3GB variant so I can't help you on that.
But if you are planning to purchase AZMP M1, then my suggestion would be go for newer piece like AZMP M2 or redmi N7pro or any other you wish. :good:
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The 3GB version has the same camera sensors as the 4GB, is there a stable GCam version you are using?

Camack said:
The 3GB version has the same camera sensors as the 4GB, is there a stable GCam version you are using?
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Right now I'm using Arnova's 5.0.18 V8. 3 build.
Everything is working.

ankshious said:
Right now I'm using Arnova's 5.0.18 V8. 3 build.
Everything is working.
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Just to confirm, this is the GCam version you are using (GCam-5.1.018-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.3b1)?
There are no green tint in the front camera, capture button greys out and app force closes problems?

Camack said:
I think the screen on time will be more than an hour as the M1 has slightly smaller screen and 1000mAh more battery as I don't game on the phone, only browsing and social media apps.
I did look at the Zenfone Max Pro M2 but I don't like the notch and with no option in the software to hide it.
I know the stock camera app isn't that good even though Asus released a lot of updates relating to the camera but is there a stable GCam version for the 4GB variant?
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Maybe they are using good sensor now after much criticism.
Combined with 6 inch display and poor camera sensor
my phone was performing worse than redmi 4
But it has too much devlopment although after some time battery feels like it is of 4000ma

Yes

Camack said:
Just to confirm, this is the GCam version you are using (GCam-5.1.018-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.3b1)?
There are no green tint in the front camera, capture button greys out and app force closes problems?
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Yes, no problem at all. :good:

arvinchugh said:
Gcam doesn't work on 6gb regardless of what version you try, capture button greys out after few clicks, sound quality is really poor on headfones. Camera and screen is below average and design is really outdated.
Only thing that is good in phone is super smooth to use on stock os and great battery life, rest sucks. I'd suggest go for note 7 or note 7 pro. Hope this helps.
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What I experienced is the opposite. Gcam works on the 6GB variant, but not the 4GB variant(which I returned later).
This Youtuber shares the same result too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znYLI_GJ1TU

nickyip123 said:
What I experienced is the opposite. Gcam works on the 6GB variant, but not the 4GB variant(which I returned later).
This Youtuber shares the same result too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znYLI_GJ1TU
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Which GCam version are you using on your 6GB version?

Gcam
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Which GCam version are you using on your 6GB version?
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In 6gb version gcam versions starting with 5 . are working fine . no issues at all except slow-motion ,, the issues are with gcam version 6 . some versions from some developers are working fine everything is ok like nightsight ar stickers , but some blackout will occur during usage like shutter button failed to capture green tint issues are solved ,. but its working fine in after we clear the cache of the app . if we sent the log to those developers may be they can fix these issues . right now I am not using gcam because camera2api not able to activate it in pie beta .
6GB Version has better camera and the stock camera is better in daylight and some scene .
after pie there is a performance bump and battery usage time increased . when i purchased i got around 6 hr of screen on time , now i am getting around 9 hrs and 2 day standby with remaining 20 or 10 left ,
the issues with the beta is
less output on speakers
no camera2api
some UI glitches and app crashes .
sound got changes while we switches into apps .eg if we are watching movies then a call comes and we are answering in the same time if we switches to mx player or any app the sound will increase respectively ..
these are the noticed issues .
device has a great hardware quality compared to redmi devices but lack of software optimizations .

Gcam
Camack said:
Which GCam version are you using on your 6GB version?
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6gb is good compared to 4 gb 3 gb value for money

arvs47 said:
6gb is good compared to 4 gb 3 gb value for money
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Not only so, the 6GB M1 has both cameras upgraded, 16MP front and 16MP back.

I have 6gb and I used gcam and it was flawless, also 5000 mAh battery is clearly better than 4000 + ads built in system are well....
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arvs47 said:
In 6gb version gcam versions starting with 5 . are working fine . no issues at all except slow-motion ,, the issues are with gcam version 6 . some versions from some developers are working fine everything is ok like nightsight ar stickers , but some blackout will occur during usage like shutter button failed to capture green tint issues are solved ,. but its working fine in after we clear the cache of the app . if we sent the log to those developers may be they can fix these issues . right now I am not using gcam because camera2api not able to activate it in pie beta .
6GB Version has better camera and the stock camera is better in daylight and some scene .
after pie there is a performance bump and battery usage time increased . when i purchased i got around 6 hr of screen on time , now i am getting around 9 hrs and 2 day standby with remaining 20 or 10 left ,
the issues with the beta is
less output on speakers
no camera2api
some UI glitches and app crashes .
sound got changes while we switches into apps .eg if we are watching movies then a call comes and we are answering in the same time if we switches to mx player or any app the sound will increase respectively ..
these are the noticed issues .
device has a great hardware quality compared to redmi devices but lack of software optimizations .
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+1

arvs47 said:
In 6gb version gcam versions starting with 5 . are working fine . no issues at all except slow-motion ,, the issues are with gcam version 6 . some versions from some developers are working fine everything is ok like nightsight ar stickers , but some blackout will occur during usage like shutter button failed to capture green tint issues are solved ,. but its working fine in after we clear the cache of the app . if we sent the log to those developers may be they can fix these issues . right now I am not using gcam because camera2api not able to activate it in pie beta .
6GB Version has better camera and the stock camera is better in daylight and some scene .
after pie there is a performance bump and battery usage time increased . when i purchased i got around 6 hr of screen on time , now i am getting around 9 hrs and 2 day standby with remaining 20 or 10 left ,
the issues with the beta is
less output on speakers
no camera2api
some UI glitches and app crashes .
sound got changes while we switches into apps .eg if we are watching movies then a call comes and we are answering in the same time if we switches to mx player or any app the sound will increase respectively ..
these are the noticed issues .
device has a great hardware quality compared to redmi devices but lack of software optimizations .
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Agree 6GB version is better. But I found that the gcams I've tried can't take photo if HDR is disabled, and the problem gone when HDR or HDR+ is enabled...
I'm using stock rom, did you have this problem? Can you recommend a gcam with front and back cameras working and night sight working, and can take photo without HDR and HDR+?
Thanks

how to use the 48mp feature

dear black shark 2 user
How to activate the 48mp camera features?
I tried the pro mode, but I cant find 48 mp button like the redmi note 7 or mi 9 camera app does
mine is black shark 2 6/128 chinese version
thanks

It's a 48MP sensor, but the images are 12MP. It uses quad bayer filtering (images are 1/4 the MP count as the actual sensor). "Pixel binning" is the main term everyone uses for it.

Harfainx said:
It's a 48MP sensor, but the images are 12MP. It uses quad bayer filtering (images are 1/4 the MP count as the actual sensor). "Pixel binning" is the main term everyone uses for it.
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Does it support google camera like new xiaomi phones or not?

rowihel2012 said:
Does it support google camera like new xiaomi phones or not?
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I'm not sure, but I'm pretty sure that's discussed in another thread already. This thread was asking for info about the sensor being 48MP.

6GB version without 16GB Front Cam

hello everyone,
i'm from Brazil and i have a Zenfone Max Pro m1 6GB version. I bought this phone by Aliexpress.
The back cam have 16MP, but front cam just have 8MP.
All documentation that i read said this front cam have 16MP.
Using AnTuTu app show me 16MP front cam.
There a way to change this, or my phone doesnt work corretly.
thanks for help me.

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?

thecjan said:
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 ?