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Camera Quality in april update.

Am I the only one who is getting worst images, cannot focus or even getting blurry photos? Everywhere, from instagram to stock camera, even I tried gcam, still blurry photos. I'm on april build. I need to restart every time when I want to take a pic, it works for awhile and then again goes to blur.

I have yet to install that april update
- Did you root ?
- Had magisk installed ?
- Enabled Camera2 API persistant ?
if yes then by magisk or adb shell terminal / property files ?

Nope.
Never rooted, Enabled Camera2 api using rootless method and no! Never tried magisk on this device.

Have you tried reflashing the ROM?
And then try clicking with and without Magisk and other mods and cameras?

carastroren1991 said:
Am I the only one who is getting worst images, cannot focus or even getting blurry photos? Everywhere, from instagram to stock camera, even I tried gcam, still blurry photos. I'm on april build. I need to restart every time when I want to take a pic, it works for awhile and then again goes to blur.
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Me too since january update to Pie. It's a common bug since Pie update. i'm on stock , no root nor bootloader unlock. That's a pity, camera is not usable since January, cannot autofocus nor manual focus . Only camera 2x seem not to be affected. (already tried factory reset) This topic is popular on the web , but xiaomi seem not to listen us. So sad , didnt want to buy a new phone. I was really satisfied with mi A1 since 2017.

carastroren1991 said:
Never rooted, Enabled Camera2 api using rootless method and no! Never tried magisk on this device.
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Its okay if you use gcam as you mentioned, but I dont know why it does in stock cam or instagram. Because when using stock ROM, in my case you can't take full res photos with gcam, u need to take 16:9 photos as there works autofocus.

So we have someone replying 1 year later that he got same issue... last year was post Oreo, now we are post Pie, there has been 1 update per month.... not sure all this is related?

Anniversary bug. Good to see Xiaomi keeps dates sacred

Just used oreo, mi a1 on pie is trash, oreo has no issues and you don't need Android 9 anyway

capocorp said:
Me too since january update to Pie. It's a common bug since Pie update. i'm on stock , no root nor bootloader unlock. That's a pity, camera is not usable since January, cannot autofocus nor manual focus . Only camera 2x seem not to be affected. (already tried factory reset) This topic is popular on the web , but xiaomi seem not to listen us. So sad , didnt want to buy a new phone. I was really satisfied with mi A1 since 2017.
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Lol just go to custom ROM, haven't been on stock since January 2018 (it's trash with absolutely no benefits)

justboryata said:
Lol just go to custom ROM, haven't been on stock since January 2018 (it's trash with absolutely no benefits)
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didn't feel the need of custom rom since this bug. which one you advice ?
ps : i know its a dumb question , but i'm not modding since two years (i was on nexus 5 and it was easier ). i have unlocked bootloader now . what's next ? Can't find an easy guide to flash twrp .

Tbh, I've noticed it too. I'm on PE CAF and after flashing April modem patch, the camera won't focus on touch. I'm lost.

alexmason90 said:
Just used oreo, mi a1 on pie is trash, oreo has no issues and you don't need Android 9 anyway
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I tried using the stock oreo rom after the pie update, but kept facing this issue- https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/help/secondary-sim-issues-downgrading-stock-t3911288
Did you face the same issue?

Google Camera

Dear All,
I've gone through various threads just to realize that there's not one APK for Google camera which works perfectly on One Plus 5.
I'd greatly appreciate if anyone here can help me with a perfectly working GC APK link.
Note: I'm running my OP 5 on stock ROM.
Thanks in advance!

Hi,
I recomend this apk: LINK

gre0ge said:
Hi,
I recomend this apk: LINK
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Which version is the best for stock roms - unrooted

Keith Rocha said:
Which version is the best for stock roms - unrooted
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Sorry the last link it's wrong.
Correct link: https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7beta-test-9.apk
GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7beta-test-9.apk
For me its the best version of all apks and dont need any configuration only you need install .

None work flawlessly, and unless OP makes some changes it won't be possible to have a fully functional GCam without system changes (root or at least an unlocked bootloader would be required). The camera library files from OP are 'customized' in ways that make them not fully compatible with the Camera2 API that GCam depends on. Devs here have been working hard to band-aid it, but only so much can be done by modding the GCam apk to work around the libs. Changing the libs to match GCams needs currently breaks compatibility with OP features (Face Unlock specifically). The ideal for us as users is that OP updates the libs to support full Camera2 and also keeps their own propriety additions in place so that everything can work.

Sorry, front camera in portrait mode or HDR+ make an horrible pink images with lines.
Really frustrated.
Back camera with portrait and HDR+ works fine; the problem starts with frontal camera
I'm the only?

The modded GCam app is horrible, portrait mode not working, slow motion as well and the image quality is worse

Check this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76543768&postcount=2927
If you install the magisk/twrp mod for front cam and hdr+ fix with pixel2mod 7beta9 (file name GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V7.9.apk), you actually have an almost fully working (and arguably better than oos) camera app. Only thing remains missing is the slowmo and 60fps video modes, which you can still achieve using the oos camera.

Gcam Pixel 3 v6.1 ( MI A2 Android Pie )

Instal Pixel 3 Camera v6.1 ( MI A2 Android Pie )
Magisk Module + Gcam pixel 3 : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CXgnzVhVZ-sPNbOQXUNZ56XFTeK9IIBy/view

Gleison lima said:
Instal Pixel 3 Camera v6.1 ( MI A2 Android Pie )
Magisk Module + Gcam pixel 3 : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CXgnzVhVZ-sPNbOQXUNZ56XFTeK9IIBy/view
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Cool!
I didn't install the magisk module since I have already enabled the Camera2API with adb, but I've installed the apk and everything works!
Have you modded it specifically for this device?

Lurensu said:
Cool!
I didn't install the magisk module since I have already enabled the Camera2API with adb, but I've installed the apk and everything works!
Have you modded it specifically for this device?
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Yes, Mi a2

Unfortunately unstable...

Working Perfectly

A little unstable but finally a working Gcam6 port with magisk. Good job, thank you!

Gleison lima said:
Instal Pixel 3 Camera v6.1 ( MI A2 Android Pie )
Magisk Module + Gcam pixel 3 : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CXgnzVhVZ-sPNbOQXUNZ56XFTeK9IIBy/view
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The best Port almost, Very few crashes!

most stable version i used ? thanks ? keep it updated

Slow motion not working.
Video recording UHD4K not working.
Video recording 1080p 60fps is over zoomed.
Night sight working but viewfinder is not working, green screen.
Frontal camera detected as 5 MP only.

Should I be rooted?
If I install the magisk module, do I alter system partition? Or maybe lose OTA?
Thanks in advance.

minnuss said:
Unfortunately unstable...
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If you have time, convert to 6X and flash Carbon PIE ROM. Latest version is two days old, and Pixel 3 gcam port is stable, no crashes. In general this ROM is much better than stock, battery life is solid. Compared to stock Pie ROM, 4K recording and slow motion do not work in Gcam, but I am using Snap Cam for 4K recording with EIS. In summary Carbon PIE is best ROM so far for A2/6X, you have some customization compared to stock and have double tap to wake, and most importat for me, Pixel 3 camera port is working like a charm

@Mr.Nice.ba, to much hustle for another variant of pie rom, and I must say, I am very pleased how stock PIE works for now, maybe I'm not demanding user after all...but thanx for proposal.

Perfect mod.
Thanks, @Gleison lima!

Frontal camera detected as 5 MP only.
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Is it possible to have the 20 mp front on google camera? what i understand is that is a camera2api limitation, am i alright?
Anyway, thanks op for the mod, i really like it. Just a question, is it possible to get a raw file with night sight? i don't know if its possible with pixel 3, just asking. Again, thank u :highfive:

I just installed the camera.apk and the camera crashes right away. Do I need to install the magisk module?
UPDATE..I FLASHED THE MAGISK MODULE WOOOORRRKKINNGG.
Night sight is working and viewfinder also working for me. Haven't tested anything else. Just received Mi A2 today and already sideloaded pie and installed magisk and enabled gcam.

brother when will you update this app?

Apk doesn't install, i am on pixel experience latest build
Is there a way to install it

Lurensu said:
Cool!
I didn't install the magisk module since I have already enabled the Camera2API with adb, but I've installed the apk and everything works!
Have you modded it specifically for this device?
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can you share the ADB commands to enable Camera2API ?
plus can you shared the link to download the Camera2API apk ?
Thanks.

Any update on this brother? Or if you have any suggested GCam, we are very pleased to know that. Thanks a lot!

Mi a2 gcam issue
Hi i just bought mi a2 how can i install gcam without adb use
Is there any other method

Which custom rom support pixel gcam in redmi 3s need portrait and night sight

Which custom rom support pixel gcam in redmi 3s need portrait and night sight without any problem

almost all custom roms that I tried support gcam in my experience NB:camera2api must be enabled. for normal use I use Gcam 5.1 prebuilt in Superior OS(portrait works,video works,no green tint isssue)for night sight alone I use Gcam 6.1 by BSG.

Please provide me all links like gcam aok and all camera api

vtut said:
Please provide me all links like gcam aok and all camera api
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https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

Adarsh Adk said:
almost all custom roms that I tried support gcam in my experience NB:camera2api must be enabled. for normal use I use Gcam 5.1 prebuilt in Superior OS(portrait works,video works,no green tint isssue)for night sight alone I use Gcam 6.1 by BSG.
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can u plz share link of bsg gcam..i need exact link of file that our phone support

Sachinkerala said:
can u plz share link of bsg gcam..i need exact link of file that our phone support
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https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_5.1.018_Urikill_vXXII.apk

I want gcam with night sight. On redmi 3s prime.
And suggest me daily usable rom for redmi 3s prime.

kalyanb7533 said:
I want gcam with night sight. On redmi 3s prime.
And suggest me daily usable rom for redmi 3s prime.
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welll...i dont know about night sight...if u need a rom as a daily driver...use Liquid remix 8.1 by diffr Build 12/10/18....
Pls Note Latest build having some bugs..so am sticking together with this build nd its Perfect...still no bugs and gcam portrait wrks fine (above mentioned link by op)

Adarsh Adk said:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_5.1.018_Urikill_vXXII.apk
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Can you please provide the exact link for night sight gcam version... Because i tried the latest 6.1 version but its not installing at all

anshumaaaaansinghrathore said:
Can you please provide the exact link for night sight gcam version... Because i tried the latest 6.1 version but its not installing at all
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its installing ..i installes it

It works for me !
anshumaaaaansinghrathore said:
Can you please provide the exact link for night sight gcam version... Because i tried the latest 6.1 version but its not installing at all
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if you have a version installed already uninstall that one and install this one.

[Mi A1] Official Pie Update -> GCAM problems

After finally receiving Pie today, my Gcam doesn't work correctly anymore. What I mean by this it's that it can't focus properly.
Otherwise the app opens, it doesn't crash, and this phenomenon occurs only on the rear camera while taking a photo. Video focusing works, front camera focus works.
Any ideas?
December 5 security patch
Android 9
From Arnova's mods to the lates 6.1 Gcam versions, I was affected by this phenomenon

Well, I lost Hal3 during the process.. so GCam doesn't work at all. I'm trying to enable Camera2 API, but it didn't work so far. I've seen tutorials on how to do it through adb, but just doesn't do anything.

Try this
-First of all install (Camera2 API Probe)
Open it and check hardware support level (probably it's show LEGACY)
- Now install (Camera2 API Enabler)
open the app and enable:
- Enable Camera2 API
- Enable Camera EIS
Then apply
-Restart your phone
-Open Camera2 API Probe again (you must see new result as the attachment)
Now open your GCam and voila!

I will have problems with gcam if I upgrade to pie without a factory reset?
Enviat des del meu Mi A1 usant Tapatalk

I can confirm, that tap to focus does not work at all. All I get is out of focus picture in the viewfinder and that's all. Stock camera app works great, though.

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Thanks for being careful next time.
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@mouhannadsukkar
it says it's Level_3 already. But GCam still isn't working properly, after several reinstalls etc.
Same thing as @airidosas252 said!

@mouhannadsukkar
it says it's Level_3 already. But GCam still isn't working properly, after several reinstalls etc.
Same thing as @airidosas252 said!

Xiaomister said:
Well, I lost Hal3 during the process.. so GCam doesn't work at all. I'm trying to enable Camera2 API, but it didn't work so far. I've seen tutorials on how to do it through adb, but just doesn't do anything.
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Same...
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---------- Post added at 10:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:35 AM ----------
So how about getting hal3 and eis enabled without root? Because I followed the guides in this forum. Go into TWRP and perform all the adb commands. Still Legacy...
mouhannadsukkar said:
-First of all install (Camera2 API Probe)
Open it and check hardware support level (probably it's show LEGACY)
- Now install (Camera2 API Enabler)
open the app and enable:
- Enable Camera2 API
- Enable Camera EIS
Then apply
-Restart your phone
-Open Camera2 API Probe again (you must see new result as the attachment)
Now open your GCam and voila!
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It's still Level_3 for me.. I guess we gotta wait for the guys with exp to figure it out..

bsg test 8.1 version works. selfie camera quality is sheit though. Also, portrait mode doesn't. But night sight does, which is nice!

false alarm, bsg 8.1 works for normal pics, but night sight has the same focus hunting issue as other apps

Guys. My wife's A1 had camera2 api enabled through that method that unlocks bootloader, enter the TWRP, change the build.prop line and after relock the bootloader. No root or TWRP installed.
If she update the system to pie, does it will edit again build.prop reverting Level 3? At least I saw mixed experience here with people saying the two things.

mouhannadsukkar said:
-First of all install (Camera2 API Probe)
Open it and check hardware support level (probably it's show LEGACY)
- Now install (Camera2 API Enabler)
open the app and enable:
- Enable Camera2 API
- Enable Camera EIS
Then apply
-Restart your phone
-Open Camera2 API Probe again (you must see new result as the attachment)
Now open your GCam and voila!
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Does one need root for this?

antonioli84 said:
Guys. My wife's A1 had camera2 api enabled through that method that unlocks bootloader, enter the TWRP, change the build.prop line and after relock the bootloader. No root or TWRP installed.
If she update the system to pie, does it will edit again build.prop reverting Level 3? At least I saw mixed experience here with people saying the two things.
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In my case after upgrading to pie, the level 3 persisted, so no need to do anything else.
However, the gcam ports do not work well as in oreo. Mostly problems with autofocus and selfie camera

Xiaomister said:
Well, I lost Hal3 during the process.. so GCam doesn't work at all. I'm trying to enable Camera2 API, but it didn't work so far. I've seen tutorials on how to do it through adb, but just doesn't do anything.
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Same. I've tried 3 times but I can't unlock camera2api.

Still no updates on how to fix it? ?

Nope

My gcam works. Still front camera green issue but same as before
sainth4tred said:
@mouhannadsukkar
it says it's Level_3 already. But GCam still isn't working properly, after several reinstalls etc.
Same thing as @airidosas252 said!
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gcam only work when u dont set the hdr+ .. and even though it can snap a nice picture, but no hdr or hdr+, it's useless now..