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[GUIDE] Workaround(s) for taking RAW Photos on Sultanxda's CAF Rom

Intro:
As many of us, (myself included), we already knew that @Sultanxda said that his ROM and Camera HAL he developed on it, doesn't support RAW picturing. Months ago, I discovered a way to get ride into it, and manage to taking RAW photos. I'm not claiming I've developed by myself, I just found it as curious I'm. As I didn't see any post or thread informing about this, I decided to start this one to discuss about it. So, let start.
Requisites:
Obvious thing, you have to root, unlock, blah blah and install the pertinent ROM from the Sultanxda's thread. It works on all CM 12.1 builds. I haven't tested it on OxygenOS 1.0.0, OxygenOS 2.1.4, or Sultan's CM 13. Try and let me know.
***ANY SUGGESTIONS OR INFO ARE VERY WELCOME, AS I SAID, I'M NOT A DEVELOPER - I'M JUST SHARING IN SOMEONE DON'T KNOW ABOUT THIS***
Update! March 28th, 2016
Now you can test and use the CM12.1 Sultanxda's Snapdragon Camera, merged with the features I will detail below in the post. The user @gwindlord, sent me this incredible app. You can try it out flashing this zip.
Also, I've just realized that, this is a DNG photo tutorial! Because, the .raw file generated is pretty obsolete in the SnapCam. And the newer Bacon Camera app, doens't generate a .raw file. It is just a .dng with a .jpeg preview file. FreeDCam, doens't generate any .jpeg or .raw, that's why you can't edit these files on Snapseed.
Steps:
1.- You have to install these two apps.
SnapCam 0.6 by @fgnm - http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/themes-apps/app-snapdragon-camera-mod-t3210978
Snapseed by Google- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed
2.- Before you open the SnapCam, make sure that the Snapdragon Camera that comes with the ROM, is already closed. When you open it, change the picture resolution to 13 MP (I guess theres a bug that makes appear a 21.5 MP resolution, maybe due the app was build to work entirely with the original CM Camera HAL).
3.- Then, go to Settings > More Settings
4.- Uncheck the Zero Shutter Lag option, and swipe down to find "Select Picture Format" option. Tap on it.
5.- Now, I'll try to explain the options that appears there, as far as I know due the results I got before;
JPEG - Normal .jpeg picture, as any camera does. Duh.
YUV422SP - This seems to be a Generic RAW codec, the camera app will crash after taking a picture, and just a .dng file will be dumped.
BayerQ10RGGB - Qualcomm codec. - A pure RAW file will be dumped, with a minor warm color temperature. *RECOMMENDED*
BayerM10RGGB - Qualcomm codec. - A pure RAW file will be dumped, with a minor warm color temperature, BUT, with a few last pixels on the right side, corrupted.
BayerIQ10RGGB - Qualcomm codec. - A pure RAW file will be dumped, with a highly green tint quality.
Select the one as you desire.
6.- Make sure that the "Save DNG raw" option is checked. If not, it will not work. (Dunno why).
7.- Take any photo. The picture will take around 5 secs to process, have a still hand!
8.- Go to the gallery app (stock one recommended), and there will be a new "raw" folder on it. All RAW photos taken will appear there. No one will have a preview, but you can read a few metadata info on the details.
9.- Now, go to the Snapseed app and open a pic normally. Select any of these pictures with no preview on it. You will have to guide using the date was taken.
10.- If everything goes right, the RAW editing welcome splash screen should appears. Pass over it, and you'll see the taken photo.
11.- Make the adjustments that you desire (you can manipulate it a lot, the quality is incredible). And then, save the picture. A progress bar should appear on the notification panel.
12.- When if finished, voilá! A processed .jpeg file will appear on you gallery. It's done!
Alternative Workarounds:
- Using the FreeDCam app by @troopii - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=troop.com.freedcam
With this app, beside it can get all parameters directly from the camera driver, there's a way to take pictures in .dng format. No RAW will be generated, so you will not be able to edit it on Snapseed. The colors on this one will be totally natural and untouched, as well as exposure, contrast and sharpness.
- Using the Bacon Camera app by @fgnm (Paid app!) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fgnm.baconcamera
As it is based on his deprecated SnapCam app, this app have the same method to work. But, the behaviour seems to be diferent. In case you use the BayerM10RGGB, a weird corruped picture will be dumped. I recommend the BayerQ10RGGB codec again, the result will be different; the white balance will appears 'cold' in this case, and the photo will have the normal resolution of 4208x3120. The main problem is, all pictures will be in potrait mode, no matters how you rotate the device.
Bugs - Curiosities:
I've noticed a few weird thing that I can't find an explanation, but well;
Pictures dumped will have a weird resolution; 4212x3082.
There are a few manual modes you can't use on this, like as; sharpness, contrast, saturation, and white balance.
Using the FreeDCam you can take .dng pictures using the front camera.
The .raw file is undecodable, but the .dng one is not. If you use RawTherapee for Windows, you may get able to edit your files even more.
The RAW file need the .dng one to work and viceversa on Snapseed.
Thanks to:
I want to give a lot of thanks to Sultanxda for his incredible ROM and Camera HAL, to fgnm; to develop an exclusive camera app designed for the OnePlus. And now also to gwindlord, to merge these functions into the original CM12.1's Snapdragon Camera.
Conclusion:
I remember I saw a post of Sultan saying that he got a kinda RAW picturing while he was developing his HAL, but it was undecodable. I really love this partial funtion, because I found the camera of the OPO a very good tool. And I hope that this tutotial work for all of you, or at least find it useful. I'm not have a technical knowledge of how this works, but it works. So, let's give it a try.
Good luck for everyone, and regards!

Interesting! Since Sultanxda's camera HAL was developed from the Oxygen OS's one, I wonder if this method also works on Oxygen OS? Maybe more people can try and report

FreeDCam has issues focusing on Sultanxda latest stable 6.0 and SnapCam 0.6 force closes when I tried to use it though

firenxe said:
FreeDCam has issues focusing on Sultanxda latest stable 6.0 and SnapCam 0.6 force closes when I tried to use it though
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I had not any focus problems con FreeDCam. SnapCam 0.6 might not work on MM roms.

I'm using the latest sultan MM rom from 18/04 and can confirm that it is possible to save dng files with FreeDCam!
I didn't flashed any of the zip files or anything else.
The exposure of the photos is not correct. Everything is too bright, but I can correct that by "underexposing" in RAW postproduction.

firenxe said:
Interesting! Since Sultanxda's camera HAL was developed from the Oxygen OS's one, I wonder if this method also works on Oxygen OS? Maybe more people can try and report
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Sultans hal was picked from caf and not oxygen os. He is using camera libraries from oxygen os. This is sth different.
Sent from my A0001 using XDA-Developers mobile app

With sultans MM rom snapseed can't see the dngs from the FreeDcam folder but you can share them into the app. A bit awkward.
While Adobe's Lightroom app does view and edit them nicely!
Sent from my A0001 using XDA-Developers mobile app

[Guide][Camera][SD]How to enable Camera2 API

Hello guys) How to enable Camera2 API?) Custom ROMs (MIUI, CM, etc)
1) Root!
2) Open build.prop, make string 'persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1' , save, reboot.
3) Check manual features by Manual Camera Compability utility.
4) Install FV-5, Manual Camera etc and enjoy by manual exposure,focus etc)
It's working on my xiaomi.eu latest MIUI7 and Mookee ROMs)
p.s. I have Snapdragon version, pls test on the MTK who have this devices.
Thanx to Nevio (4pda.ru) )))
BUG! Stock camera in MIUI7 crashed with this feature. MIUI8 is normal.

Tested with Krexus rom and working!

It's gooood)

it's for mediatek or snapdragon version ?

SD working. Try if you have MTK version. If this hint will work - I will change head of topic to both versions)

nevelaev said:
SD working. Try if you have MTK version. If this hint will work - I will change head of topic to both versions)
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Can you please test what is the longest shutter speed in Camera fv-5 or in AZ Camera. Thanks in advance!

I tried this feature on the Manual camera and AZ camera - 0.6s maximum shutter speed. And picture have a lag.

BUG found
BUG found - stock MIUI7 camera will not work with this ftr. Mi8 is normal)

News - bug only for MIUI7. MIUI8 - nice work with stock camera)

tested with official RR, working camera fv-5, now will try freedcam and manual camera
edit: tested other 2 apps, all working, very happy, to take all the juice from the camera

nevelaev said:
I tried this feature on the Manual camera and AZ camera - 0.6s maximum shutter speed. And picture have a lag.
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Ok, thank you!

I enabled camera 2 api and I am experiencing a crazy battery drain with mokee ROM. Is it normal? The battery drops 10 % in a matter of 10min and the phone gets really hot

How many of the manual settings stated in the manual camera compatibility app are supported after enabling camera2 api?

Cresqo said:
How many of the manual settings stated in the manual camera compatibility app are supported after enabling camera2 api?
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But RAW pictures are buggy on our phone, atleast on my phone
Edit: I had 3 reboots within a short time while opening camera apps since I've edited the build.prop. I'm on official RR, but the camera2 features are working fine (except raw), thanks for sharing!

Try it or die said:
But RAW pictures are buggy on our phone, atleast on my phone
Edit: I had 3 reboots within a short time while opening camera apps since I've edited the build.prop. I'm on official RR, but the camera2 features are working fine (except raw), thanks for sharing!
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How to know its working? And which camera app to use after editing the build prop?

Sumit Samanta said:
How to know its working? And which camera app to use after editing the build prop?
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Camera fv-5, snap cam (from play store), open camera and a lot others, they have to support camera2 api. On some camera apps you have to enable it manually in the settings. Then you can control shutter speed and some other things. I've attached also a picture, on the left side the shutter speed is short and on the right side the shutter speed is a lot longer. So for "normal" pictures you won't need manual controls, but in some cases it can be useful.

Try it or die said:
Camera fv-5, snap cam (from play store), open camera and a lot others, they have to support camera2 api. On some camera apps you have to enable it manually in the settings. Then you can control shutter speed and some other things. I've attached also a picture, on the left side the shutter speed is short and on the right side the shutter speed is a lot longer. So for "normal" pictures you won't need manual controls, but in some cases it can be useful.
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Can u plz show the ss of build prop after the edit? And the settings in any camera app?

Thanks for the guide.....this has solve the problem of reboot while using third party camera apps......google camera is also working without any problem

At least. MANY DIGITAL COOKIES TO THE OP. This was a thing that I was asking before even buying the phone. Many thanks to the OP.

Hmm I am using Snap Camera with camera2 API. Best thing) But it's need to activate camera2 in the Snap Camera settings (menu--"other"tab--go down and check Camera2 API string). Nice manual focus and manual settings in the HDR mode) Snap camera may a RAW format. There opens in built-in viewer and (who installed) can be pen into Snapseed editor.
Example of the photo in HDR mode with manual settings) Sorry for my curved hands and academical English)))
My curved hands cannot make good man ual photos yet)) Who knows Russian - you can check 4pda.ru forum--Redmi Note 3 Pro Camera branch. http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=750102&st=860 Many people tested this hint and VEEEEERY pleasured)))

Magisk Based GCAM Port, Google Lens Support, Slo-Mo, 60FPS Enabled

I have created a Magisk based DIY GCAM port for our 10's. Basically, it installs everything you need for it to work, and you try/select whatever GCAM you think works the best. All this will do is enable the extra features for GCAM
***SLOMO NOT WORKING ON OREO FOR ME***
Prerequisites:
2.xx.xxx.xx Nougat Stock sense, not sure about LOS or others (you can try, no guarantees).
3.xx.xxx.xx Oreo Stock sense, not sure about LOS or others (you can try, no guarantees).
Magisk 15.0 or newer (Uses 1500 template)
No Other GCAM installed (remove any prior to flashing magisk module)
REMEMBER TO SET ALL SETTINGS AND FC ONCE BEFORE USE!!!!!
What it does:
It replaces media_profiles.xml in system/etc : this allows for HEVC and 60fps
Oreo Version
It adds ARCore and ARStickers to system/app
It sets ro.config.calibration_cad=/system/etc/calibration_cad.xml
It adds res_ctrl.conf to system/etc
it updates all the various .xml files that have media settings within them
This is a free-for-all zip, meaning i dont care if you modify it, pass it off to other groups, help anybody else, etc.
I am not responsible if you get your phone messed up, it works for me, and for others. I will help as much as i can. Its a work in process, hopefully, it will make life easier for everybody. This is really close to being a DD, i will try other GCams as i find time. Im really waiting for Oreo on VZW, then ill really get into it. (AR Stickers, etc.)
Also, this is a HTC 10 thread, and while i dont mind helping people (I want everybody to have a working GCAM) this magisk module, especially the media_profiles.xml is very very very 10 specific. You can however, do the legwork, use this zip as a template, and make one for your threads/personal use as well. And i dont mind. Just dont come in here without a logcat with some phone that's not a 10 and say its broke. I will at least look at a logcat and help if its not a 10, but my demands have been expressed.
Also, for those with a 10.. Dont come in here and tell me its broke, not tell me anything relevant, have no logcat, and expect a fix...you will be meme flamed for my amusement...You have been warned. You should know better at this point!!!
Thanks
@Arnova8G2 Porting Gcam over to us, and listening to our needs
@tsalta Getting everything moving along, and testing with me
Link Nougat (DIY GCAM MOD)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657598199
Link Oreo (DIY GCAM MOD)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569969249
GCAM Repo
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
Old Versions Here
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=256412
Enjoy

Changelog/Bugs:
DIY GCAM MODS: Everything but GCAM, Pick the one you like the best and use this mod to get the extras to work.
V31: Version back to 2 revs. 1: Skulshady V3.0, portrait works (6p or pixel 2017 zsl hdr +, that one has low light bug still), Tolyan009 v1.3.5, portrait doesnt work, more options (needs alot of configuration, pixel 2, 2017 pixel zsl hdr+ new, black level 64, hdr+ control on, turn off use google photos in debug settings)
V30: Oreo and Nougat: Added HEVC Back in, Removed Lens (Built into photos now), some people say slomo works in oreo now, you tell me Uses Arnova V7B6 Camera...too bad it's junk......
V28: Cleaned up media_profiles_vendor.xml and added HEVC support. (Slo-Mo at least loads the viewfinder now, getting warmer )
V24: Low Light/Flash Bugs fixed, increase sharpness might be better, still no slo-mo
V23: Same oreo bugs
v8 Nougat: Updated to arnova pixel2mod v6b14, probably the last good one
v8 Oreo: Initial release, has b14, and AR stickers, need someone to test it on oreo.
v7: 99.98% works, only "little" bug is if you take a low light/room is completely dark photo (front and rear), very rarely, but sometimes the camera app crashes.
v1: Initial release
Bugs: No front HDR, Slo-mo crashes went set to 240fps (120 is fine), can only take picture with hdr+ enhanced on for rear, view finder is a little slow for portrait mode rear.

V28: To ease confusion, 6P works with everything it appears, 2017 Pixel HDR ZSL has some issues in low/no light still (wanna help, PM @tsalta )
V24: Either works i believe
V23: I use nexus6P, you can use pixel 2 as well
v8: Use nexus 6P, it all works, you can use 2017 pixel zsl HDR+, but it will FC in dark/no light using flash.

How to modify the zip for your a new gcam:
1. uninstall gcam mod
2. reboot
3. Install gcam of your choosing
4. using root browser, copy directory from data/app containing google camera directory.
5. take the contents of that folder, copy the contents to the zip file, in system/app/GCAM, replace the contents in there.
6. reflash zip with new gcam

thank for share

aer0zer0 said:
I have created a Magisk based GCAM port for our 10's, based off of whatever GCAM is working mostly at the time. It has Google Lens support, portrait mode front and rear, HDR rear, Slo-Mo, 60FPS support.
Prerequisites:
2.xx.xxx.xx Nougat Stock sense, not sure about LOS or others (you can try, no guarantees).
Magisk 15.0 or newer (Uses 1500 template)
No Other GCAM installed (remove any prior to flashing magisk module)
What it does:
It replaces media_profiles.xml in system/etc : this allows for slo-mo and 60fps
It adds google_build.xml in system/etc/sysconfig: Lens
It adds nexus.xml in system/etc/sysconfig: Lens
It adds pixel_2017.xml in system/etc/sysconfig: Lens
It adds pixel_2017_exclusive.xml in system/etc/sysconfig: Lens
It adds GCAM in system/app:
This is a free-for-all zip, meaning i dont care if you modify it, pass it off to other groups, help anybody else, etc.
I am not responsible if you get your phone messed up, it works for me, and for others. I will help as much as i can. Its a work in process, hopefully, it will make life easier for everybody. This is really close to being a DD, i will try other GCams as i find time. Im really waiting for Oreo on VZW, then ill really get into it. (AR Stickers, etc.)
Also, this is a HTC 10 thread, and while i dont mind helping people (I want everybody to have a working GCAM) this magisk module, especially the media_profiles.xml is very very very 10 specific. You can however, do the legwork, use this zip as a template, and make one for your threads/personal use as well. And i dont mind. Just dont come in here without a logcat with some phone that's not a 10 and say its broke. I will at least look at a logcat and help if its not a 10, but my demands have been expressed.
Also, for those with a 10.. Dont come in here and tell me its broke, not tell me anything relevant, have no logcat, and expect a fix...you will be meme flamed for my amusement...You have been warned. You should know better at this point!!!
Also: Since for right now, there is really only 1 good working configuration, you will need to look at 3rd post for settings. Please fiddle as you like, post settings that are better than mine.
Link v1
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939816978 (Latest Version)
Enjoy
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Hello dude i see you are starting like you sayd befor im just wondering what version you used like a base?
Arnova 1.6 or maybe 1.2 ?
Just wondering
Thanks for the Share will test it now!
Edit: Yes 1.6 i guess or perhaps 1.7 but the feel is like more 1.6
Yes this is the most stable build with all the options that we can have the only one thing we gona miss is the Pixel 2017 HDR+ ZSL the ZSL works only with this presets and since the new versions it doesnt work anymore the last time was worked fine on V 1.2
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aer0zer0 said:
Changelog/Bugs:
v1: Initial release
Bugs: No front HDR, Slo-mo crashes went set to 240fps (120 is fine), can only take picture with hdr+ enhanced on for rear, view finder is a little slow for portrait mode rear.
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well i can take pictures with HDR+ and HDR+ Enhchanced from the Back camera so it is working fine not bug.
Also the Front HDR+ is working what i mean is it is made to work only In portrait MOD so when you shoot Portrait with the Front and you have HDR+ portrait camera enabled will get the effect this is how the build is mean to work so you can remove this from the Bugs it is not actually a bug.

Slow mo crashes on stock Oreo
And also 60fps does not work

tsalta said:
Hello dude i see you are starting like you sayd befor im just wondering what version you used like a base?
Arnova 1.6 or maybe 1.2 ?
Just wondering
Thanks for the Share will test it now!
Edit: Yes 1.6 i guess or perhaps 1.7 but the feel is like more 1.6
Yes this is the most stable build with all the options that we can have the only one thing we gona miss is the Pixel 2017 HDR+ ZSL the ZSL works only with this presets and since the new versions it doesnt work anymore the last time was worked fine on V 1.2
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well i can take pictures with HDR+ and HDR+ Enhchanced from the Back camera so it is working fine not bug.
Also the Front HDR+ is working what i mean is it is made to work only In portrait MOD so when you shoot Portrait with the Front and you have HDR+ portrait camera enabled will get the effect this is how the build is mean to work so you can remove this from the Bugs it is not actually a bug.
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Arnova 1.7 beta 1
It will only take pics on hdr+ if it decides hdr should be used. If you turn hdr off, it won't work.
Yea, I'm aware of the work around for front hdr+. But you can't just have hdr+ on the front camera in normal mode. So it's a bug still until we find a better alternative camera that works.
You can be the tester @tsalta if you like. I explained how to put different GCAMS in the magisk zip, so you can find the perfect version.

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Arnova 1.7 beta 1
It will only take pics on hdr+ if it decides hdr should be used. If you turn hdr off, it won't work.
Yea, I'm aware of the work around for front hdr+. But you can't just have hdr+ on the front camera in normal mode. So it's a bug still until we find a better alternative camera that works.
You can be the tester @tsalta if you like. I explained how to put different GCAMS in the magisk zip, so you can find the perfect version.
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Yes im planing to make one version same with 1.6 because 1.6 is more stable than 1.7 beta ad 1.7 in 1.6 will take pictures always with HDR+ or Enchanged whatever you want from the back camera.
and i think 1.6 is one idea faster no freeze slownes on the viewfinder

Los Ron (rr), HDR working, portrait mode too, but slow motion mode not
Thanks anyway)

@aer0zer0 i was planing to make another version but after alot of test the most stable build that work is 1.7 Beta 1 so thanks for the share.
I mean compared to the Other builds that have Portraid mode if not 1.2 is the most stable
Like ive sayd many times every build have some advantage and dissadvantages for example 1.2 is super fast and stable also has working Pixel config with ZSL in other hand do not have POrtrait
Well above 1.6 they have everything but the pixel config is not working and no ZSL at all.
Also i have some other builds that are Not Arnova diferent from different russian sites and i had the best Front + HDR+ mod and take amazing HQ selfies but only this is the advantage of the mod.
if we have somehow to make a mix like frankenstain from the mods we know who is best and work perfect to make One build that include all the things.
Thanks for the Magisk Module.

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@aer0zer0 i was planing to make another version but after alot of test the most stable build that work is 1.7 Beta 1 so thanks for the share.
I mean compared to the Other builds that have Portraid mode if not 1.2 is the most stable
Like ive sayd many times every build have some advantage and dissadvantages for example 1.2 is super fast and stable also has working Pixel config with ZSL in other hand do not have POrtrait
Well above 1.6 they have everything but the pixel config is not working and no ZSL at all.
Also i have some other builds that are Not Arnova diferent from different russian sites and i had the best Front + HDR+ mod and take amazing HQ selfies but only this is the advantage of the mod.
if we have somehow to make a mix like frankenstain from the mods we know who is best and work perfect to make One build that include all the things.
Thanks for the Magisk Module.
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No problem, once Oreo hits, everything will be better, I'm sure

romixer said:
Los Ron (rr), HDR working, portrait mode too, but slow motion mode not
Thanks anyway)
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You have a 10, right? The only thing I can think of is media_profiles.xml is not in the right spot.

aer0zer0 said:
You have a 10, right? The only thing I can think of is media_profiles.xml is not in the right spot.
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Yes it is media Profile xml i never ever had Slow Mo to work no matter of the presets in best case just freeze and i found out that this heppand only in Viper Magisk ROM people who are with Lee Droid v 4 have Slow Mo working so im pretty sure its ROM related and thats why i leave it thats way i get tired of trying to fix it and just waiting the OREO.

@tsalta have you tried older builds, like in the 1.4s I would sacrifice portrait mode for clean front and rear camera implementation. The 10 was my daily driver till I got a essential phone mid September. So I haven't messed with it much. Are the bsg versions any good?

tsalta said:
Yes it is media Profile xml i never ever had Slow Mo to work no matter of the presets in best case just freeze and i found out that this heppand only in Viper Magisk ROM people who are with Lee Droid v 4 have Slow Mo working so im pretty sure its ROM related and thats why i leave it thats way i get tired of trying to fix it and just waiting the OREO.
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You have to add Google's preset media configs to media_profiles.xml that's how it works. 240 fc, since the sensor can't handle it.

aer0zer0 said:
You have to add Google's preset media configs to media_profiles.xml that's how it works. 240 fc, since the sensor can't handle it.
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I have the google preset for the slow motion but same the viewfinder freezes imideately when i press slow motion.
Anyway in the Magisk version u provide you have media profile xml with the settings and is the same if you have another idea how to add this google media configs let me know or write me them here to chek what i have now to see if they differ.
About the Gcam Mods.
I tested all of them by all i mean even builds that are not even listen on XDA.
for me Arnova 1.2 is one of the best for us because its fast and all HW levels are added to support level 3 so we HTC 10 users and many other devices that have and can handle camera 2 api have HW level 3 support.
In the 1.2 Bold Red build from Arnova even the Pixel 2017 ZSL HDR+ preset work in all conditions i never had a single crash there shooting day and night, the only one downside is that there is no Portrait MODE.
Another info like i mentioned befor i had one Build if you wish will upload it that it has the Most amazing fron Shooter with HDR+ it is based on BSG build but edited by some Russian folk from 4pda i used this mod only because of the front facing camera a slefie is about 5 mb in size Crisp and clear like you shoot it with back camera.
Other than that one of my Favorite as well is the ArtZ based Mod that is Pixel based Version 2.
Have everything working ZSL all is set to use Pixel configs have a Portrait Mod working and so on.
The only problem with this build is like i explain several times befor shooting in the dark when there is not Object to focus the app force crash it is somthing related to the Focus plus the Flash it is like the Flashligh do not work properpy in synhron with the Focus and the HDR+
but for a day and good light photos i got the best pictures with this ArtZ MOD.
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@tsalta have you tried older builds, like in the 1.4s I would sacrifice portrait mode for clean front and rear camera implementation. The 10 was my daily driver till I got a essential phone mid September. So I haven't messed with it much. Are the bsg versions any good?
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Try this out just set up the camera on 1st run for Max Quality and shoot with the Front Camera in Good Light condition.
If we have somehow to see what settings use this apk for the front to implement in the 1.7 regular front will be Awesome.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wzNyFYW0C8Esz2yZb2M0-fvXTw_1p8Sf

tsalta said:
I have the google preset for the slow motion but same the viewfinder freezes imideately when i press slow motion.
Anyway in the Magisk version u provide you have media profile xml with the settings and is the same if you have another idea how to add this google media configs let me know or write me them here to chek what i have now to see if they differ.
About the Gcam Mods.
I tested all of them by all i mean even builds that are not even listen on XDA.
for me Arnova 1.2 is one of the best for us because its fast and all HW levels are added to support level 3 so we HTC 10 users and many other devices that have and can handle camera 2 api have HW level 3 support.
In the 1.2 Bold Red build from Arnova even the Pixel 2017 ZSL HDR+ preset work in all conditions i never had a single crash there shooting day and night, the only one downside is that there is no Portrait MODE.
Another info like i mentioned befor i had one Build if you wish will upload it that it has the Most amazing fron Shooter with HDR+ it is based on BSG build but edited by some Russian folk from 4pda i used this mod only because of the front facing camera a slefie is about 5 mb in size Crisp and clear like you shoot it with back camera.
Other than that one of my Favorite as well is the ArtZ based Mod that is Pixel based Version 2.
Have everything working ZSL all is set to use Pixel configs have a Portrait Mod working and so on.
The only problem with this build is like i explain several times befor shooting in the dark when there is not Object to focus the app force crash it is somthing related to the Focus plus the Flash it is like the Flashligh do not work properpy in synhron with the Focus and the HDR+
but for a day and good light photos i got the best pictures with this ArtZ MOD.
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Try this out just set up the camera on 1st run for Max Quality and shoot with the Front Camera in Good Light condition.
If we have somehow to see what settings use this apk for the front to implement in the 1.7 regular front will be Awesome.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wzNyFYW0C8Esz2yZb2M0-fvXTw_1p8Sf
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So even using the magisk mod, slo- mo crashes? It works fine for me, just 240 crashes, 120 works fine

aer0zer0 said:
So even using the magisk mod, slo- mo crashes? It works fine for me, just 240 crashes, 120 works fine
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Yes even the Magisk Mod and i know this heppans in Viper ROM i don`t know why.
Im sure if i flash now LeeDroid will work but like i say im just waiting OREO

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Yes even the Magisk Mod and i know this heppans in Viper ROM i don`t know why.
Im sure if i flash now LeeDroid will work but like i say im just waiting OREO
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Works perfect here, what rom are you on?

Better camera app

I have been on vacation for the past 10 days mostly. Using my wife's iPhone for pics, which has made me realize how bad the OP 6t native camera app is. Two pain points in particular:
1) Two finger zoom is extremely choppy, jumping in increments that make it difficult to compose well
2) Pano stitching misses at least 30% of the time, often grossly so, and often in good light
3) No voice triggers for the camera. Maybe I need to observe proper technique from Asian ladies but I find it near impossible to compose and trigger the shutter when doing a selfie with the missus with an outstretched hand. I used to have a LG many moons ago they you could configure to respond to "cheese" and "kimchi".
Any suggestions? I understand that third party apps loose access to the detailed hardware drivers, filtering and demosaic algorithms, but it is not like OP does a particularly good job at that too (colors are too saturated and the overall rendition is often quite dark).

GroovyGeek said:
I have been on vacation for the past 10 days mostly. Using my wife's iPhone for pics, which has made me realize how bad the OP 6t native camera app is. Two pain points in particular:
1) Two finger zoom is extremely choppy, jumping in increments that make it difficult to compose well
2) Pano stitching misses at least 30% of the time, often grossly so, and often in good light
3) No voice triggers for the camera. Maybe I need to observe proper technique from Asian ladies but I find it near impossible to compose and trigger the shutter when doing a selfie with the missus with an outstretched hand. I used to have a LG many moons ago they you could configure to respond to "cheese" and "kimchi".
Any suggestions? I understand that third party apps loose access to the detailed hardware drivers, filtering and demosaic algorithms, but it is not like OP does a particularly good job at that too (colors are too saturated and the overall rendition is often quite dark).
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Try Open Camera

Try out gcam. Stock cam is garbage. Videos are fine tho.
It's another world with gcam.

Cdneyes said:
Try Open Camera
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Wow, just what the doctor ordered. Can't quite figure out if it does panos but that is probably because of the gazillion settings I have to go through. I also can't get the 6t to launch it by default with a power button double tap. Still goes for the stock app despite me setting open cam as the default camera app. Maybe I need to reboot.
reppi said:
Try out gcam. Stock cam is garbage. Videos are fine tho.
It's another world with gcam.
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I have tried gcam in the past but it always seemed buggy. Can you point me to a decent implementation for the 6t?

GroovyGeek said:
Wow, just what the doctor ordered. Can't quite figure out if it does panos but that is probably because of the gazillion settings I have to go through.
I have tried gcam in the past but it always seemed buggy. Can you point me to a decent implementation for the 6t?
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Try this Jean Luc mod apk with your favorite config file. There are also picture samples for each config. I prefer velvia.
Put the xml file in /gcam/configs. Install and open the camera apk and double tap the area next to the shutter button. You can load the config then.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1whMkHSjYUAD6TOLJTOU55SBKGs-Z6X83
Double tap power button to open a custom camera is only possible when phone is unlocked already. OOS feature...

Sorry for being dumb but... I created /gcam/configs, put a couple of XML files in there, installed the app, launched it, but when I double tap I get "you do not have any configs files".
Does gcam need to be under sdcard or in the root?
Never mind, figured it out, gcam needs to be in sdcard.
As to configuring a custom camera app to launch with double clicking the power button - I am on OOS unlocked. Do I need to install a button remapper?

GCam/Configs
CaSe sEnSiTiVe

GroovyGeek said:
Sorry for being dumb but... I created /gcam/configs, put a couple of XML files in there, installed the app, launched it, but when I double tap I get "you do not have any configs files".
Does gcam need to be under sdcard or in the root?
Never mind, figured it out, gcam needs to be in sdcard.
As to configuring a custom camera app to launch with double clicking the power button - I am on OOS unlocked. Do I need to install a button remapper?
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OP7 Pro new released camera version 3.3.8 works like a charm
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/onepl...se/oneplus-camera-3-3-8-android-apk-download/

Marco89989 said:
GCam/Configs
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Thanks but it is not case sensitive, I have it all lower case and it works fine.

I use a combination of Camera FV-5, when I have time to set everything because I'm picky (also 40 years using film SLR and D-SLR's) and when I'm in a hurry, the google camera that was ported for the Pixel phone I had. It's faster than the Camera FV-5.
The native camera app, as you mention, SUCKS.

Caltinpla said:
OP7 Pro new released camera version 3.3.8 works like a charm
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/onepl...se/oneplus-camera-3-3-8-android-apk-download/
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I tried that camera and when I zoomed in on the pictures, I still got the same mess as on previous camera versions.

If you really want to find the best camera setup for your phone and your photo habits, join google camera [op6/6t] group on telegram, I am on the latest 6.1 (6.2 sort of buggy) experimenting with glib, xlib xmls, but the possibilities are endless and there are noob-level tutorials how to set it up and which xml is for what.

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If you really want to find the best camera setup for your phone and your photo habits, join google camera [op6/6t] group on telegram, I am on the latest 6.1 (6.2 sort of buggy) experimenting with glib, xlib xmls, but the possibilities are endless and there are noob-level tutorials how to set it up and which xml is for what.
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Agreed. This is the place to go.

Is Gcam fully working? I cannot get it to work

I was up until 430 am last night trying different configs and Gcam APKs and the best I can do was using 6.1 or 6.2. No crashes but these 3 problems are present in every APK I tried so if there's anyone that has an APK that works for these, would love to hear it.
Problems:
1) Camera takes first picture quite fast. 2nd picture is slightly slower. 3rd and beyond is unbelievably slow. Slower than Night Sight. You can tell that the picture is being taken all at the same rate because the picture is showing up in the Gallery Icon, but the viewfinder is just loading and hanging.
What is the reason for this? (HDR Enhance is NOT on)
2) Turn off HDR+ and camera button doesn't even work. It works in Portrait and video but not in regular camera mode.
3) If I switch Cameras or modes (From regular camera to wide... or regular camera to Portrait and then back to regular) then it will take the picture fast. Which means that it's a software issue of lagging. Almost like it's lagging or having problems clearing memories while taking consecutive pictures?
Night Sight and actual photos look GREAT. Which is why it's pissing me off. The VG35 is a godly phone I just bought and I love everything about it. But the camera is lacking. And having a somewhat partially working gcam app just teases me that the picture could be better but isn't. The camera itself is good it's just the software that isn't so great.
LG's stock camera app puts on a lot of sharpness everything gets so blurry.
Any FULLY working apks out there that don't have issues with lag when taking pictures?

UPDATE: I tried cstark and a few others but the one that works for me fully (Night Sight, portrait, wide lens, correct colors, etc) is Arnova 1.7 here
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-suggested/#apk411
Arnova 1.6 also works.
So I managed to fidget with all the settings and basically... here is an update. AS IS, the Gcam with Arnova takes 2 pictures at regular speed. The 3rd picture on, it will show the circle and lag, taking about 5 full seconds to complete a picture. (There are other people on reddit who confirmed this) If you change the camera view in any way, OR press the home button and come back to camera, it resets allowing you take 2 more pictures at normal rates before it starts to slow down again.
By reducing HDR frame from 7 to 3, it allows you to take about 5 pictures before the slow down happens. So, it's not ideal but a workaround is to just take 5 pictures and press "portrait" and then come back to regular camera and it should allow for 5 more pictures at the regular rate.
HDR off also does not allow the camera to take a picture.
But that being said, does anyone know WHY it's happening? I don't know much about how android and the camera works but if we can figure out why the loading circle starts to slow down after a certain # of pictures, and WHY it resets when you change the camera view for a split second... I'd be happy to contribute in any way I can to get a fully useable Gcam app for us. V35s are so underrated with the High Quality Dac and if we get fully working Gcam, it would be a massive upgrade for anyone with a V35.
The pictures with Gcam are no joke.
The reasons for why the Gcam can only take a few pictures before it starts to load in the viewfinder very slowly, and why it resets when you "refresh" the camera view:
(These are complete uneducated guess but using logic based on what I'm been testing)
- It's not related to HDR. There was 1 apk that allowed me to take pictures with HDR off and it still did it.
I thought it was the HDR processing in the background that was queueing up but that's not the case.
- Changing camera view and switching back, RESETS this problem. Is there some sort of memory that needs to be cleared in the camera after each picture? Or after each # of pictures you can set that might address this problem?
There was another APK that I used that had the ability to increase the memory and it didn't do anything.
- I have a feeling it might be related to the buffer fix issue. The buffer fix, fixed the lag in the view finder. However, after taking a few pictures and hitting the limit, you can tell the loading circle will start to slow down because the viewfinder for a split second will lag as if the buffer fix was turned off.
So, maybe buffer fix is being reset or paused after a few pictures?
I wish I knew more about this stuff but if anyone has any ideas, would be great.

I read somewhere that the LG V35 and the G7 have similar cameras.
Check the G7 gcam thread for more info and assistance
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...oogle-camera-gcam-lg-g7-thinq-t3855081/page49

destroyer67 said:
I read somewhere that the LG V35 and the G7 have similar cameras.
Check the G7 gcam thread for more info and assistance
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...oogle-camera-gcam-lg-g7-thinq-t3855081/page49
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Thank you Ill check out that thread

Thanks destoyer67, I was able to get a better Gcam situation using that link.
Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_BF_V2.2.2beta2.190904.1817
from https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2-beta/#apk1121
This is the one that works very well. There is .a work around for the camera shutter loading really slow after 2 pictures.. and that is the setting called Reinit for HDR+. Just turn it on and after every time you take a picture, your camera and viewfinder will reinitialize and blink for a split second. Every picture taken is fast. You just have to wait a full second in between pictures or so.
Its way better and more useable and waiting 6 seconds for each picture.
Night Sight works without ANY lag, so does portrait, wide angle, etc.
Things that do not work at all:
- HDR Off mode
- Flash (goes off doesnt take a picture)
This is a useable version for me.
I also also narrow down and say the shutter loading slow is caused by something in the "buffer fix" setting. If you turn off buffer fix, the camera will take a picture INSTANTLY. Like the stock LG cam. However, the viewfinder has that crazy lag so you cant see what you're taking a picture of.

i tried above but when its low light it freezes. i'm on at&t v350 /w PIE (20c)

kettlecorn said:
Thanks destoyer67, I was able to get a better Gcam situation using that link.
Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_BF_V2.2.2beta2.190904.1817
from https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2-beta/#apk1121
This is the one that works very well. There is .a work around for the camera shutter loading really slow after 2 pictures.. and that is the setting called Reinit for HDR+. Just turn it on and after every time you take a picture, your camera and viewfinder will reinitialize and blink for a split second. Every picture taken is fast. You just have to wait a full second in between pictures or so.
Its way better and more useable and waiting 6 seconds for each picture.
Night Sight works without ANY lag, so does portrait, wide angle, etc.
Things that do not work at all:
- HDR Off mode
- Flash (goes off doesnt take a picture)
This is a useable version for me.
I also also narrow down and say the shutter loading slow is caused by something in the "buffer fix" setting. If you turn off buffer fix, the camera will take a picture INSTANTLY. Like the stock LG cam. However, the viewfinder has that crazy lag so you cant see what you're taking a picture of.
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Are you on Pie or Oreo?
Mine's on Pie(20s) and everything works relatively well except for images taken with the wide angle lens: the red and blue color channels seem to be swapped, making photos looking weird.

kaneorotar said:
Are you on Pie or Oreo?
Mine's on Pie(20s) and everything works relatively well except for images taken with the wide angle lens: the red and blue color channels seem to be swapped, making photos looking weird.
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I'm having the same issue. Is there a fix for this? Tried playing around with the settings but couldn't land on a solution.

Okazar said:
I'm having the same issue. Is there a fix for this? Tried playing around with the settings but couldn't land on a solution.
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OK, so I spent all day trying a bunch of versions, and finally found the one version that can get rid of the color issue and the lag between shots. Here it is:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2-beta/#apk1114
With this one, make sure to enable both the "Use Restart for AUX Mod" and "Use Reinit for HDR+" settings in the "HDR+ control" menu. Make sure to enable the AUX button as well, and disable Google photos. You'll see the screen go black a little bit after taking a photo, and then you can take another one and switch cameras. When you switch cameras, it reinits the camera app, which gets rid of the channel swap issue. For some reason the other version that was linked has an issue when both these settings are enabled, but it works great with this version.

Ezzelin said:
OK, so I spent all day trying a bunch of versions, and finally found the one version that can get rid of the color issue and the lag between shots. Here it is:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2-beta/#apk1114
With this one, make sure to enable both the "Use Restart for AUX Mod" and "Use Reinit for HDR+" settings in the "HDR+ control" menu. Make sure to enable the AUX button as well, and disable Google photos. You'll see the screen go black a little bit after taking a photo, and then you can take another one and switch cameras. When you switch cameras, it reinits the camera app, which gets rid of the channel swap issue. For some reason the other version that was linked has an issue when both these settings are enabled, but it works great with this version.
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Glad someone finally found the right one, but the link you gave us only leads to a list of many gcam apks, which one exactly did you mean? Also, by disabling google photos, you mean that we have to disable it completely or just disable it somehow from gcam?

The version that I linked to blinks when you first open the page. It's V2.2.1.190831.2245-fix-2. As far as disabling Google photos, it's a setting inside the camera app that uses Google photos as the viewer when you look at the photo you just took. However, this integration doesn't work, so disable that so it uses the built in viewer. You'll also need to go to the About screen in settings and turn on advanced options to see most of the settings I've listed.

Thanks! It really works great, taking pictures is fast and even night mode is quick.
Good job on finding this

kettlecorn said:
kaneorotar said:
Are you on Pie or Oreo?
Mine's on Pie(20s) and everything works relatively well except for images taken with the wide angle lens: the red and blue color channels seem to be swapped, making photos looking weird.
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I am having the same issue. Wide angle photos are totally blue. Other than that it works great!!
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elkay81 said:
kettlecorn said:
I am having the same issue. Wide angle photos are totally blue. Other than that it works great!!
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Hello,
I have found this version works on the V35.... Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_BF_V2.2.1.190831.2245-fix2.apk. Wide Angle, Regular, Night Sight. However getting the white balance just right for both indoors and outdoors is not easy, so I I actually use a dual install combo for slightly better results:
OUTDOORS/Regular - Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_BF_V1.6-Fu24_5Lens-02.apk - With this version I can customize sharpness without loading custom libs, etc. White balance is yellow indoors, and Night Sight has buffer problems so I don't use it.
INDOORS/Night Sight - Gcam_6.2.030_Advanced_BF_V2.2.1.190822.1145.apk - This version does well indoors with Night Sight... outdoor photos are pinkish however
You *should* be able to install both these versions without overwriting each other...
Here is a link to more conversation (G7 forum)...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...gcam-lg-g7-thinq-t3855081/page53#post81474127
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Ezzelin said:
OK, so I spent all day trying a bunch of versions, and finally found the one version that can get rid of the color issue and the lag between shots. Here it is:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2-beta/#apk1114
With this one, make sure to enable both the "Use Restart for AUX Mod" and "Use Reinit for HDR+" settings in the "HDR+ control" menu. Make sure to enable the AUX button as well, and disable Google photos. You'll see the screen go black a little bit after taking a photo, and then you can take another one and switch cameras. When you switch cameras, it reinits the camera app, which gets rid of the channel swap issue. For some reason the other version that was linked has an issue when both these settings are enabled, but it works great with this version.
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Near as I can tell this works perfect after following the indicated settings. No need for a buffer fix module, it's built in. Night sight works, viewfinder works properly in wide / normal etc etc.
thanks for mentioning it, there are so so many available that *might* work, a daunting task to try them all.

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