Ways to improve camera quality - Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi there,
Was wondering if there is any known way to improve the camera quality a little.
Like for example do you use a 3rd party app or some mod for stock app,
or is the stock camera the best you can get ?

r33fd said:
Hi there,
Was wondering if there is any known way to improve the camera quality a little.
Like for example do you use a 3rd party app or some mod for stock app,
or is the stock camera the best you can get ?
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I'm not sure if gcam works on note 4 but worth looking into mate

callumbr1 said:
I'm not sure if gcam works on note 4 but worth looking into mate
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I already tried but sadly the newer versions, who actually improve image quality require newer android version and camera api2. Not sure if anyone managed to get it working yet, but on stock rom it surely doesn't work.
The only gcams that are working are really old and the picture quality is significantly worse than the stock camera.

callumbr1 said:
I'm not sure if gcam works on note 4 but worth looking into mate
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It's not possible i tried

The very best way is to replace the camera lens cover!
It's a small part, it's cheap and you'll be astonished

kolembo said:
The very best way is to replace the camera lens cover!
It's a small part, it's cheap and you'll be astonished
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Stock camera alternative for CM12?

Is there any camera app for CM12? like in touchwiz, i mean more advance than the CM camera app??!!
Google play is the place to try. Maybe google search for "the best camera".
There are lots of Top 10's about those kind of things.
Looking for an answer as well. What I'm really looking for is a camera app that can match the night mode of the touchwiz camera.
if i found great camera app, it will for sure missing the camcorder!!
gboniel said:
Looking for an answer as well. What I'm really looking for is a camera app that can match the night mode of the touchwiz camera.
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boss-619 said:
if i found great camera app, it will for sure missing the camcorder!!
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boss-619 said:
Is there any camera app for CM12? like in touchwiz, i mean more advance than the CM camera app??!!
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Camera FV-5 And Cinema FV-5.
but it's a paid app. you know what to do already. (if you know what i mean)
but it has no front camera feature. so just use the normal aosp camera for front cam features.
that's what i'm using when i'm on AOSP Builds such as CM11,CM12,Carbon Rom etc.... :good:
good luck
Can anyone who's using GPE by Danvdh tell me how the OnePlus One camera app is compared to the Motorola and Google Camera? I always wondered and now I won't have to start a new thread
xDroidZz said:
Camera FV-5 And Cinema FV-5.
but it's a paid app. you know what to do already. (if you know what i mean)
but it has no front camera feature. so just use the normal aosp camera for front cam features.
that's what i'm using when i'm on AOSP Builds such as CM11,CM12,Carbon Rom etc.... :good:
good luck
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LOL. I know what you mean.
P.S. Would Digong approve?
GDReaper said:
Can anyone who's using GPE by Danvdh tell me how the OnePlus One camera app is compared to the Motorola and Google Camera? I always wondered and now I won't have to start a new thread
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OnePlus Camera is the best among those two for me! but Motorola is also good!
gboniel said:
LOL. I know what you mean.
P.S. Would Digong approve?
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what's digong?
xDroidZz said:
what's digong?
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I thought you're from Davao? Never mind dude... [emoji1]
Found a really promising camera alternative for low light photography. App is called "A better camera."
What I really missed though is the touch to focus feature from the TW Camera in night mode. So far, every app I've tried won't work with touch to focus in night mode.
gboniel said:
I thought you're from Davao? Never mind dude... [emoji1]
Found a really promising camera alternative for low light photography. App is called "A better camera."
What I really missed though is the touch to focus feature from the TW Camera in night mode. So far, every app I've tried won't work with touch to focus in night mode.
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yes i am but i dont understand digong hahahaha
touch to focus actually works on Camera FV 5. but focusing on that camera/app is only at the center

Huawei mate s or p8 camera port

hey I wondering if it is possible to port the good camera from Huawei mate s or Huawei p8 , even honor 7 . they are the same with lot of good functions. well nexus 6p is a Huawei device too, do u think it is possible ?
It likely uses the EMUI framework so I doubt it. The Google camera app is great and there are other options on the play store if you don't like the stock one
y cant we have few features like using the fingerprint sensor for taking selfie or scrolling? No such app?
varun.gid said:
y cant we have few features like using the fingerprint sensor for taking selfie or scrolling? No such app?
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Its a Nexus (AOSP based)not a bloated EMUI phone. That's why it doesnt have those bloated features, nor does it need them. I never take 'selfies' or even use the FFC so it's not important to have for me. You have to remember that this is a Nexus not a skinned UI phone so it only has the bare minimum in terms of software features. If it had Huaweis normal UI it would be slower and the phone would be ruined.
Pilz said:
It likely uses the EMUI framework so I doubt it. The Google camera app is great and there are other options on the play store if you don't like the stock one
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Sorry m8 but the stock camera app sucks. No ISO, no Sutter speed, no manual focus, nothing. Fv-5 is great but it needs some bug fixing cuz sometimes is just wont focus and won't capture at all.
mr.dj26 said:
Sorry m8 but the stock camera app sucks. No ISO, no Sutter speed, no manual focus, nothing. Fv-5 is great but it needs some bug fixing cuz sometimes is just wont focus and won't capture at all.
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None of that is really required on a phone. The stock camera app works great, and doesn't clutter things up with necessary features. I use my DSLR frequently in manual mode which serves a purpose for a real camera; phones don't need manual adjustments especially not the 6P. Every picture I've taken has come out perfectly the first time I took it. I don't need to play with settings like I did on my LG G3, Nexus 6, or S5.
Pilz said:
None of that is really required on a phone. The stock camera app works great, and doesn't clutter things up with necessary features. I use my DSLR frequently in manual mode which serves a purpose for a real camera; phones don't need manual adjustments especially not the 6P. Every picture I've taken has come out perfectly the first time I took it. I don't need to play with settings like I did on my LG G3, Nexus 6, or S5.
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I don't know about you but I really miss the HTC camera app. Editing the photos in real time using the MF, SP, and ISO can give you the image your looking for. Nevertheless, even on auto setting on FV-5 it takes better photos then the stock camera app on the 6p. For me it always seems to be over exposed and washed out.
mr.dj26 said:
I don't know about you but I really miss the HTC camera app. Editing the photos in real time using the MF, SP, and ISO can give you the image your looking for. Nevertheless, even on auto setting on FV-5 it takes better photos then the stock camera app on the 6p. For me it always seems to be over exposed and washed out.
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I've never owned an HTC so I can't say I know what you're taking about. I know there are a lot is good camera apps out there, but I've never had any bad pictures from the stock app with auto HDR and flash off
mr.dj26 said:
I don't know about you but I really miss the HTC camera app. Editing the photos in real time using the MF, SP, and ISO can give you the image your looking for. Nevertheless, even on auto setting on FV-5 it takes better photos then the stock camera app on the 6p. For me it always seems to be over exposed and washed out.
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pretty sure you can get the HTC Camera app on apkmirror
DarkExistence said:
pretty sure you can get the HTC Camera app on apkmirror
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You need the frameworks so the camera won't crash
Pilz said:
You need the frameworks so the camera won't crash
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Weird. I just downloaded it. Well I didn't get the marshmallow version. Maybe being rooted has to do with it
DarkExistence said:
pretty sure you can get the HTC Camera app on apkmirror
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Nope, won't work
mr.dj26 said:
Nope, won't work
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strange that i can use it

Google Camera and HDR+

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?
asusjd38 said:
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!
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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Where did you get it?
Sent from my VS995 using XDA Labs
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!
qualifyordie said:
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.
Slash8915 said:
Unfortunately with that app there's still no HDR+, and no UHD video recording.
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Yes,
No HDR+
HwaA18 said:
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.
kbrn said:
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
KUSOsan said:
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?
JarkMackson said:
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

Best camera app for le pro 3?

Hello,
i am a bit dissapointed of the camera. Quality of pictures are even worser than the quality of my oneplus one.. I dont know why, but is there a app which is especially good with le pro 3?
Which gives the best picture quality?
Thank you.
try google camera, but mine is okay, esp if you browse it on the computer and you'll see the detail talking about the built in APP
In the Telegram group, people recommend Cameringo, A Better Camera, Snap Camera
Stay away from Open Camera as it may hardware-brick your device.
Yes i tried cameringo, its OK but not that good.
manuelbvb said:
Yes i tried cameringo, its OK but not that good.
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I just bought "A Better Camera". Seems solid so far. A little confusing at first, but the developer seems to keep it updated. Snap Camera has not been updated in quite some time, and is much more expensive.
slgooding said:
I just bought "A Better Camera". Seems solid so far. A little confusing at first, but the developer seems to keep it updated. Snap Camera has not been updated in quite some time, and is much more expensive.
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OK, i think i will buy cameringo and trie this for a time. But hope still camera will be updates from leeco in future
manuelbvb said:
OK, i think i will buy cameringo and trie this for a time. But hope still camera will be updates from leeco in future
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Feedback?
I use footej camera and cameringo for simple editing. Actually i dont notice significant quality difference compared to stock leeco camera. Its just feature/ease of use preference.
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About camera quality

Hey guys, I hope you're all doing well.
I've been wondering if there is any way to switch from MIUI to another room but retaining the same camera quality, I've tried with LOS 16, Pixel experience and xiaomi.eu with the anx camera mod, they're all really awesome ROMs but I've noticed that the camera quality is a little bit worse in detail and color than the stock rom one at best.
I'll be thankful if anyone could guide me in this subject.
Thank you for your time. Cheers.
Why don't you try a camera app with full manual controls?
Like Snap Camera HDR, it's awesome & takes great pics.
Mohamedkam000 said:
Why don't you try a camera app with full manual controls?
Like Snap Camera HDR, it's awesome & takes great pics.
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I've tried but can't get any more detail/quality than it has, most of them don't even let me use the 48mp camera. I've heard that it has to do with the camera libraries that aren't open source or something like that. But I would like to know if there's any custom ROM that has the same quality as stock or if there's any way or something to be installed to get that. Or if I'm stuck with MIUI if I want camera performance.
Thank you for your patience, I don't really understand these matters but I'm looking forward to learn by asking.
https://camera.aeonax.com/#predownloads
Test this
joke19 said:
https://camera.aeonax.com/#predownloads
Test this
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Yes, as I said in the first post, I already tried using anx camera but the detail in pictures somehow is not the same, I tested it side by side with a stock RN7 and a LOS16 RN7 both at the same time and there was a lot of detail lost. Maybe I did a bad flashing or something, I don't know, but this loss in detail is normal?
On a side note, is there a module or a zip or something that I can flash in order to make MIUI look more like stock? I don't like the inbuilt theming that it has, as it only reskins the system.
Thank you guys
Psicovirus said:
Yes, as I said in the first post, I already tried using anx camera but the detail in pictures somehow is not the same, I tested it side by side with a stock RN7 and a LOS16 RN7 both at the same time and there was a lot of detail lost. Maybe I did a bad flashing or something, I don't know, but this loss in detail is normal?
On a side note, is there a module or a zip or something that I can flash in order to make MIUI look more like stock? I don't like the inbuilt theming that it has, as it only reskins the system.
Thank you guys
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They say google camera has more details than stock.
ichundwir said:
Hello, first ... The gcam versions are great and much better than the stock cam because much more details in the pic. Big thanks to the developer.
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I tested nearly all..from 6.1 to now 7, from all modders
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But i only see a different in the awb and sharpness up to the lib.
So ..for me.. there is no great different. 7. looks for me like the 6.3 versions (picquality)
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I miss really a pro mode with manual iso and shuttertime.
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That together works for me in no versions from all modders. Is there a chance to get it. Like in the stockcam?
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What you think?
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Best greetings
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Thread link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7/themes/google-camera-v7-0-009-bulkin043-aka-t3968340
Psicovirus said:
they're all really awesome ROMs but I've noticed that the camera quality is a little bit worse in detail and color than the stock rom one at best..
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GCAM way better. Huge difference to Stock or ANX...
IMHO the trCam 7.2 Mod is the absolute best right now https://t.me/RedmiNote7Photography
Better than Parrot's or Arnova
Don't install modded gcam. They make the phone run slow, takes up memory even when it's not used. Mi camera isn't bad anymore, after all these updates.
Mohamedkam000 said:
They say google camera has more details than stock.
Thread link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7/themes/google-camera-v7-0-009-bulkin043-aka-t3968340
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But the loss of quality is because the camera app or the ROM? That's what I don't understand.
jamespmi said:
GCAM way better. Huge difference to Stock or ANX...
IMHO the trCam 7.2 Mod is the absolute best right now https://t.me/RedmiNote7Photography
Better than Parrot's or Arnova
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I did not know about trCam, can you use the 48MP there?
kennyk09 said:
Don't install modded gcam. They make the phone run slow, takes up memory even when it's not used. Mi camera isn't bad anymore, after all these updates.
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which camera are you using?
I had BSG version on my phone until 2 days ago. I'm not really a camera guy, I don't need 2 cameras on my phone. So I uninstalled. Then I noticed increase in overall snappiness, more free memory, and less storage cache. Also, as I wrote, stock camera was poor in the beginning but now it's not that bad after all these updates.
jamespmi said:
GCAM way better. Huge difference to Stock or ANX...
IMHO the trCam 7.2 Mod is the absolute best right now https://t.me/RedmiNote7Photography
Better than Parrot's or Arnova
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Don't work properly on stock miui 11
vagelis74 said:
Don't work properly on stock miui 11
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So mine is an exception then? Sorry, simply not true your statement
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Psicovirus said:
But the loss of quality is because the camera app or the ROM? That's what I don't understand.
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The loss is because of the camera app
Psicovirus said:
I did not know about trCam, can you use the 48MP there?.
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Some mods have 48MP in manual mode, but the image quality is not appreciable.
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which camera are you using?.
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Obviously the wrong one.
Try these kind of photos with the Stock Camera. Good luck.
Since they fixed the depth sensor issue on lavender GCAM mods are dramatically better
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So mine is an exception then? Sorry, simply not true your statement
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The loss is because of the camera app
Some mods have 48MP in manual mode, but the image quality is not appreciable.
Obviously the wrong one.
Try these kind of photos with the Stock Camera. Good luck.
Since they fixed the depth sensor issue on lavender GCAM mods are dramatically better
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I can't create and load xml and there isn't active all the settings on miui 11,this is the same behaviour for me and other guys with stock rom, are you on stock rom?
For me it's the best gcam for lavender but now I am using tr v5
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So mine is an exception then? Sorry, simply not true your statement
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The loss is because of the camera app
Some mods have 48MP in manual mode, but the image quality is not appreciable.
Obviously the wrong one.
Try these kind of photos with the Stock Camera. Good luck.
Since they fixed the depth sensor issue on lavender GCAM mods are dramatically better
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So to summarize, I could be having a custom rom with the same image quality than stock MIUI?
Psicovirus said:
So to summarize, I could be having a custom rom with the same image quality than stock MIUI?
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Or better if you use GCam
Thanks man and to everyone, really appreciated

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