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Hi All
I am planning to buy a RN4 from Flipkart.
To one of my queries in Lineage OS thread, one user responded the following:
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Also, which custom Camera is best?
Any degradation in camera / images compared to MiUI cam app? Can we use MiUI stock cam app on custom roms?
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I've read that the modded Google cam is the best camera for custom roms possibly even better than stock MIUI as there are settings that you can tweak to get the best possible photo quality however there is a huge catch, it doesn't work with Omnivision camera. Well technically, it still works but you don't have HDR which is pointless as the app was modded for HDR to work.
There is a huge chance that you'll get Omnivision if you buy brand new as newer note 4x batches no longer comes with Sony or Samsung camera. Hopefully the October 6 camera commit by highwaystar on Lineage fixes this.
Yes, you can flash MIUI camera ported from MI A1 but HDR and few other features does not work and yes there is camera quality degradation which is very common on non-nexus/pixel devices as there are proprietary libs/drivers that's closed source.
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People who bought RN4 recently from Flipkart, please help me make an informed decision by mentioning what camera sensro you got?
Sony / Samsung or omnivision?
saurav_k said:
Hi All
I am planning to buy a RN4 from Flipkart.
To one of my queries in Lineage OS thread, one user responded the following:
Quote:
Originally Posted by saurav_k
Also, which custom Camera is best?
Any degradation in camera / images compared to MiUI cam app? Can we use MiUI stock cam app on custom roms?
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I've read that the modded Google cam is the best camera for custom roms possibly even better than stock MIUI as there are settings that you can tweak to get the best possible photo quality however there is a huge catch, it doesn't work with Omnivision camera. Well technically, it still works but you don't have HDR which is pointless as the app was modded for HDR to work.
There is a huge chance that you'll get Omnivision if you buy brand new as newer note 4x batches no longer comes with Sony or Samsung camera. Hopefully the October 6 camera commit by highwaystar on Lineage fixes this.
Yes, you can flash MIUI camera ported from MI A1 but HDR and few other features does not work and yes there is camera quality degradation which is very common on non-nexus/pixel devices as there are proprietary libs/drivers that's closed source.
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People who bought RN4 recently from Flipkart, please help me make an informed decision by mentioning what camera sensro you got?
Sony / Samsung or omnivision?
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I bought from flipkart and it has Sony sensor.
Shubho20 said:
I bought from flipkart and it has Sony sensor.
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When did you buy?
saurav_k said:
When did you buy?
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2 months back. And fingerprint sensor is FPC too.
Shubho20 said:
2 months back. And fingerprint sensor is FPC too.
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LCD Tianma?
Regarding FP Sensor I got confused. Goodix has issues with some roms right? or is it FPC?
saurav_k said:
LCD Tianma?
Regarding FP Sensor I got confused. Goodix has issues with some roms right? or is it FPC?
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I don't know about LCD. And yes oreo roms has issues with goodix sensor right now, but devs are trying hard to get it fixed and eventually it will.
Doesn't matter where you buy it, it's 100% random you can get anything.
k3lcior said:
Doesn't matter where you buy it, it's 100% random you can get anything.
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Agree
Which app are you using to check what the hardware is? I wanna check my camera and FP sensor too, since I bought from Flipkart too during that sale. Thanks.
Sparx75 said:
Which app are you using to check what the hardware is? I wanna check my camera and FP sensor too, since I bought from Flipkart too during that sale. Thanks.
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dial ##6484## then press 1. version information
plz check and update here
Doesn't work on custom rom I am guessing? On RR.
Found this version of Google cam that works on honor 8 (not sure about the hdr+)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Fi-ZXfMO7n1I0kzhYWaIxRpFhYUyLhX/view
Did both HDR+ on and off and I don't see a difference, camera app works though
Idle mode does not work for me, the screen is stuck.
immichao said:
Found this version of Google cam that works on honor 8 (not sure about the hdr+)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Fi-ZXfMO7n1I0kzhYWaIxRpFhYUyLhX/view
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please tell where you find and what is the version number.
thanks
I found it yesterday in the Huawei p10 xda pate and the version number is: 4.1.006.126161292
Huawei p10 xda page*
HDR+ can be turned on, but the photos have less range than the ones in default camera without HDR. Note that Google Camera only uses 1 of the 2 camera sensors.
I can bet u guys, Google camera in Honor 8 will perform better than stock camera. All high end, mid range, low end are the examples. You can check the comparison. I have MiA1 its stock camera is incomparable with Google camera. But someone should have to port it for @kirin_Chipsets to make it work.
Till now it is only available for Snapdragon and Exynos processors. Let's hope @Arnova8G2 will help.
Let's hope for the best
@Deadpool96 said:
I can bet u guys, Google camera in Honor 8 will perform better than stock camera. All high end, mid range, low end are the examples. You can check the comparison. I have MiA1 its stock camera is incomparable with Google camera. But someone should have to port it for @kirin_Chipsets to make it work.
Till now it is only available for Snapdragon and Exynos processors. Let's hope @Arnova8G2 will help.
Let's hope for the best
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I guess only stock EMUI camera can use both cameras, so I wouldn't bet.
Maybe right but you saw the difference in photos between stock and gcam
Discuss about the S21 GCam Ports here whenever they're out
Is that the Google Camera? Being a Pixel owner the last few years I would love it if the camera app worked on the S21.
lywyn said:
Is that the Google Camera? Being a Pixel owner the last few years I would love it if the camera app worked on the S21.
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Yeah there are already google camera ports for the S20 and they will probably make it compatible or make a good config with the S21
historys said:
Yeah there are already google camera ports for the S20 and they will probably make it compatible or make a good config with the S21
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Hi,
Pre-ordered the 21 Ultra yesterday, will also be looking for a working Gcam mod for this new phone.
Also I try to use Google Dialer app for S21 too!!
kenfb1 said:
Hi,
Pre-ordered the 21 Ultra yesterday, will also be looking for a working Gcam mod for this new phone.
Also I try to use Google Dialer app for S21 too!!
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Congrats! it's a great phone
also GCam might not get ported to the exynos version (or it will but will take more time than the snapdragon version) i'm not sure though
Was able to try out Gcam on a Snapdragon store demo model today. Works similar to S20/Note 20 series in that front camera still doesn't work and Zoran's package fix enables the telephoto cameras to work. Pictures of all 4 rear cameras attached using Wichaya's gcam, might not look the best since I quickly used my S20 Ultra's profile without having time to tweak it.
Is there much benefit to GCam here? Samsung's app looks good from what I've seen.
On my Oneplus 6 it was useful, as the Oneplus app lacks panorama and Googles image processing is better.
Maddmatt said:
Is there much benefit to GCam here? Samsung's app looks good from what I've seen.
On my Oneplus 6 it was useful, as the Oneplus app lacks panorama and Googles image processing is better.
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It depends on whether or not you like Samsung's image processing. I personally still don't though will admit they have improved over time. The biggest issue is still under lower light, where they have aggressive sharpening and noise reduction. Fine details are often a problem indoors, like hair or fur. The main camera's sensor is pretty large so that helps, but the ultra wide and telephoto sensors aren't so it's more noticeable.
For those curious, I used Wichaya's Samsung Gcam here (3rd one): https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1501/
I've not used gcam before - you can still just switch between the apps can't you? If so, it'd be good to have both and compare
how do we get the 2 zoom lenses to work with the above gcam ?
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how do we get the 2 zoom lenses to work with the above gcam ?
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Got my Snapdragon S21 Ultra and here are my findings so far. It seems Gcam will freeze up more often in low light (you can unfreeze it by switching cameras, but it will freeze again after a few seconds). Telephoto camera and ultra wide are more likely to freeze because they have a smaller sensor thus less light. I've updated my XML for Wichaya's gcam that should work a little bit better.
*UPDATE* seems like setting stream configs helps stability and reduces/gets rid of freezing. Attached is updated XML.
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Got my Snapdragon S21 Ultra and here are my findings so far. It seems Gcam will freeze up more often in low light (you can unfreeze it by switching cameras, but it will freeze again after a few seconds). Telephoto camera and ultra wide are more likely to freeze because they have a smaller sensor thus less light. I've updated my XML for Wichaya's gcam that should work a little bit better.
*UPDATE* seems like setting stream configs helps stability and reduces/gets rid of freezing. Attached is updated XML.
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how i put xml file in gcam?you can show me pls the way pls
oraned said:
how i put xml file in gcam?you can show me pls the way pls
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How to Load & Save XML Configs in Google Camera Ports
How to import and export settings/configs on Google Camera versions that support this feature.
www.celsoazevedo.com
beserker15 said:
How to Load & Save XML Configs in Google Camera Ports
How to import and export settings/configs on Google Camera versions that support this feature.
www.celsoazevedo.com
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thank you
Are you guys using the Snapdragon version ? The gcam I loaded can't take any photos at all.... Only black screen lol on exynos 2100
Thanks for updated XML file. Still get the odd freezing, but better. Yay to having an instant shutter again lol
eijnaix said:
Are you guys using the Snapdragon version ? The gcam I loaded can't take any photos at all.... Only black screen lol on exynos 2100
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ZGCAM 7.4 https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1340a/
Alright guys, just an update on my findings. It would appear that ZGcam is actually the best Gcam build for the S21 series right now on both Exynos and Snapdragon models. For some reason I can't seem to fully disable focus tracking so autofocus in lower light can be a hit or miss. There are also differences between the models though based on what Samsung has chosen to support and what they disable.
Snapdragon S21 series: Supports all rear cameras (for the S21 Ultra, that includes both the 3x and 10x telephoto). No gcam support video on the telephotos at the moment. Front facing cameras also do not work because Samsung disabled front camera RAW for S10/S20/S21 snap series with the exception for the S10 Lite and S20 FE.
Exynos S21 series: I don't own this but based on reports, the front camera will work! However, the telephoto cameras won't, so Exynos S21 series only support the main and ultra wide cameras. Since I don't have the Exynos model, try the XML for the Exynos S20 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/working-gcam-and-config-for-s20-exynos.4203625/
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ZGCAM's official website (yes there are ads sadly) - https://koopahtmaniac.com/getLatest.php
Alright guys, just an update on my findings. It would appear that ZGcam is actually the best Gcam build for the S21 series right now on both Exynos and Snapdragon models. For some reason I can't seem to fully disable focus tracking so autofocus in lower light can be a hit or miss. There are also differences between the models though based on what Samsung has chosen to support and what they disable.
Snapdragon S21 series: Supports all rear cameras (for the S21 Ultra, that includes both the 3x and 10x telephoto). No gcam support video on the telephotos at the moment. Front facing cameras also do not work because Samsung disabled front camera RAW for S10/S20/S21 snap series with the exception for the S10 Lite and S20 FE.
Exynos S21 series: I don't own this but based on reports, the front camera will work! However, the telephoto cameras won't, so Exynos S21 series only support the main and ultra wide cameras. Since I don't have the Exynos model, my XML for it is just the one for my Snapdragon but with the telephoto options disabled since they don't work for it.
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Please post more comparison pictures in different lighting situations too
pharaohdk said:
Please post more comparison pictures in different lighting situations too
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I just posted on reddit since it's easier to do captions there. I only posted the telephoto cameras since they have a smaller sensor and benefit the most from gcam in my opinion.
https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/lb89no
Any chance of the Exynos model getting a gcam port that works with the telephot lenses?
I'm searching for a GCAM for freshly installed S22+
werano said:
I'm searching for a GCAM for freshly installed S22+
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do you think gcam is better than stock camera?
pitelasssss said:
do you think gcam is better than stock camera?
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I'm not sure, I try to find out, which is the best.
Hello, i got s22+ too, looking for gcam.
Well, I'm missing, for example, 360° panorama mode in Samsung stock Camera :-/
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I'm searching for a GCAM for freshly installed S22+
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You can use this one if you are using Samsung S22 with Exynos - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/gcam-for-exynos.4449511/
still looking for snapdragon s22+. anyone got a working version?
Hello Friends
I have found one today. Unfortunately not working in my S22+. But you guys can test. Its saying that version is for S22 series
BigKaka: AGC_8.4.300_V9
Download AGC_8.4.300_V9 by BigKaka.
www.celsoazevedo.com
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Good
Great
Using gcam you realize how bad I stock camera, and how better could be just working on the software.
Maybe samsung will fix those issue.. I'm using mostly expertRaw now as stock camera 12mp is very bad and a lot of noise...
Fl1nt91 said:
Great
Using gcam you realize how bad I stock camera, and how better could be just working on the software.
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Gcam for the 23 ultra already? Dayamnnn. Link?
lawtq said:
Gcam for the 23 ultra already? Dayamnnn. Link?
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Basically available from day one, cause is a snapdragon
I recommend this to start
Working GCAM for S23 Ultra
Or where can i try and experiment some version? I haven't dealt with gcam in the last years, so I'm bit out dated EDIT: I RECOMMEND FOLLOWING THIS POST TO INSTALL PROPER GCAM Post in thread 'Working GCAM for S23 Ultra'...
forum.xda-developers.com
Fl1nt91 said:
Basically available from day one, cause is a snapdragon
I recommend this to start
Working GCAM for S23 Ultra
Or where can i try and experiment some version? I haven't dealt with gcam in the last years, so I'm bit out dated EDIT: I RECOMMEND FOLLOWING THIS POST TO INSTALL PROPER GCAM Post in thread 'Working GCAM for S23 Ultra'...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thank you