[Q] Video snapshot not in Cyanogenmod? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey,
does someone know, why one of the Promoted 4.0 features, "video snapshots"
is not available in AOSP builds like Cyanogenmod? it means you can take a high-res photo while recording video at the same time.
It is an android 4.0 feature and not specific to the HTC One X as some people suggested earlier (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64JulxSOjzc&feature=relmfu#t=46m13s)
It does not need a special camera sensor since it is available in the value pack for the galaxy S i9000 (http://www.sammobile.com/2012/04/10/guide-samsung-galaxy-s-s-value-pack/)

does someone know how this comes?

The Samsung camera hardware drivers are not open source and are therefore not part of AOSP, the CM devs have modded the AOSP camera apk to run on the SGS2 camera, but not all features are implemented, until a couple of weeks ago you couldn't even save video taken with the SGS2 camera, if it's possible to implement, I'm sure they will at some point, be patient. If you want it faster than 12/24/2045 I suggest downloading the sources for the AOSP camera and see if you can add the features yourself.

thracemerin said:
The Samsung camera hardware drivers are not open source and are therefore not part of AOSP, the CM devs have modded the AOSP camera apk to run on the SGS2 camera, but not all features are implemented, until a couple of weeks ago you couldn't even save video taken with the SGS2 camera, if it's possible to implement, I'm sure they will at some point, be patient. If you want it faster than 12/24/2045 I suggest downloading the sources for the AOSP camera and see if you can add the features yourself.
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yeah, i know that video recording wasn't working until just recently (i've been using CM9 since the first nightlies)
i wish i could help with this feature but i have barely any clue of coding so i would be of no use

Generally the CM team worries about things actually working and working properly before they get into added features, they've made a lot of progress but there are still a few issues that are probably on the list above camera snapshot, patience is always the key with these things.

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[Q] Dummy Check - CM7 and cameras

Hi all - long time lurker, recent rooter, first time poster. Nice to meet you and all that...
I'm just hoping someone can do a quick dummy check on my thought process. I just rooted and flashed CM7, and am overall immensely happy with the results. The one thing I really do miss from the stock ROM is the camera app. Here's the dummy check - based on my reading and research, I'm thinking it's not possible to install the stock camera from the 'bolt on CM7, because CM7 is AOSP based while stock 'bolt, obviously, is Sense based.
Am I on the money? And if so, does anyone have a recommendation for a camera replacement for CM7 with maybe touch to focus and (dare to dream) better image quality?
Or perhaps comments on the camera in your favorite Sense ROM?
Thanks for listening!
You are correct. Try the MIUI camera via the link below. It works pretty good and IMO is better than the stock AOSP camera.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15765769&postcount=201
*EDIT*
Newer version here -> http://dev-host.org/ro1i1549xy2w/MiuiCam_Sept2_test.apk
Much obliged - I'll check that out. Do I need to uninstall the current camera?
I've never uninstalled the old/stock camera. They seem to live together just fine. Just download and run/install the apk for MIUI and that should do it.
Thanks again. I'll give it a try.

[Q] Would I need a touchwiz based rom to best use the camera

I have been using a rooted IncS for more than a year now and finally want to make the switch from HTC to Samsung. One of the biggest drawbacks for me when using a rooted IncS was that I had to use a Sense based ROM to maximise the my camera experience. I understand some .apk relating to the camera has not been released by HTC hence AOKP/ASOP ROMs are unable to offer the same camera experience as Sense ROM.
My question is whether the same restrictions apply to a Samsung phone and would I be required to use a touchwiz based rom to best utilise my camera? Or would I be able to get the same camera experience in AOKP/ASOP ROMs.
I did try looking for an answer but was unable to locate one. In the event I missed out on it and end of repeating this question I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Anweshahaldar said:
I have been using a rooted IncS for more than a year now and finally want to make the switch from HTC to Samsung. One of the biggest drawbacks for me when using a rooted IncS was that I had to use a Sense based ROM to maximise the my camera experience. I understand some .apk relating to the camera has not been released by HTC hence AOKP/ASOP ROMs are unable to offer the same camera experience as Sense ROM.
My question is whether the same restrictions apply to a Samsung phone and would I be required to use a touchwiz based rom to best utilise my camera? Or would I be able to get the same camera experience in AOKP/ASOP ROMs.
I did try looking for an answer but was unable to locate one. In the event I missed out on it and end of repeating this question I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
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Unfortunately there's not one single AOSP/AOKP rom on the S3 that functions properly due to undocumented Exynos platform and partially working (or not working) hwcomposer. There are always glitches in the camera, when switching front to back and lack of support for modes that you have in stock firmwares like hdr, hires panorama mode etc. Stick to stock if you need your phone's full functionality. If you can live with some basic apps force closing try the newest CM10 nightly you shouldn't be too disappointed.

Galaxy Zoom Camera app apk

Here is the improved camera app from the Galaxy Zoom. Biggest change that stood out to me is that you can now customize the interface to add quick shortcuts to your most used modes.
I don't have a rooted Galaxy Camera, so I couldn't test to see if this works on our devices since it doesn't install as a regular APK.
I got this APK via this thread but can't verify its authenticity personally, if anyone knows how to verify it, that'd be great: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388496
Try it out and let us know if it works, it'd be great to get an improved camera app!
Here's the download link: http://snk.to/f-cdzhsthr
manekineko said:
Here is the improved camera app from the Galaxy Zoom. Biggest change that stood out to me is that you can now customize the interface to add quick shortcuts to your most used modes.
I don't have a rooted Galaxy Camera, so I couldn't test to see if this works on our devices since it doesn't install as a regular APK.
I got this APK via this thread but can't verify its authenticity personally, if anyone knows how to verify it, that'd be great: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388496
Try it out and let us know if it works, it'd be great to get an improved camera app!
Here's the download link: http://snk.to/f-cdzhsthr
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For android 4.2 not work on 4.1.2
This is what I have been waiting for ever since they announced the GS IV Zoom and Galaxy NX. I was hoping to see this new camera app integrated into a software update for the camera, however I haven't even seen an update come through for my camera since owning it. I know we have some amazing devs in this community so hopefully one of them has some interest in this camera to help make this camera app function correctly for our cameras.
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[Q] Uploading Photospheres to Googl+ on AOSP ROM

I have a question regarding uploading photospheres to Google+.
I'm running an AOSP Vanilla 4.3.1 ROM with a Nexus camera apk.
Photosphere works great on the phone. I can take the photos, view them as spheres, etc. However, when I post the photosphere to google+, it will not render properly. It only shows up as a flat image.
I know I had no problems in the past, but now I have seen a couple comments about it the last couple days. A friend suggested that it has to do with me being on AOSP and photosphere being a Nexus feature, not an AOSP feature? Maybe Google is blocking it? Anyone else having similar issues?
Thanks for any help.

[Q] Porting AOSP to i9300

I have gotten so far in this. The device boots and operates quite normally, with three exceptions.
The camera fails to record. If it starts to record, ending the recording freezes the camera. Or, it just won't start at all.
Some graphical glitches on the lockscreen. Nothing major, or breaking, but weird (see below) but the glowpadview is missing a chunk and there's a strong line of dots towards the lock icon.
Animations are jerky.
These are the device trees I'm using
# Device Samsung i9300
https://github.com/UltimaAOSP/android_device_samsung_i9300
# smdk44121-common
https://github.com/UltimaAOSP/android_device_samsung_smdk4412-common
# Kernel source
https://github.com/UltimaAOSP/android_kernel_samsung_smdk4412
This is the AOSP tree I'm using, by broodplank1337
https://github.com/AOSP-S4-KK
The source tree is great. broodplank1337 did a great job, and it builds and runs wonderfully on the S4 i9505. I have nearly got this down but I'd appreciate any help or advice available!
@Kryten2k35 I was surprised to find no pure AOSP ROMs for SIII. I'll be getting one soon so wanted to have compiled 4.4.4 for it.
I'm surprised you get the problems you have however, as surely these aren't apparent in AOSPA, SlimKat, etc. which are based on AOSP also? Surely you must have had to add vendor/samsung stuff, maybe some hardware/ repos, etc. as missing proprietary blobs would explain the broken camera. I'd be glad to help out anyway. I was about to sync pure AOSP source but do you think this'll be too much of a challenge?
Hi,
I should've updated this thread. It turns out I was compiling with ofast CFLAGS, which was causing the graphical glitches and animation issues. The camera I haven't tested yet, but I suspect the same.
Kryten2k35 said:
Hi,
I should've updated this thread. It turns out I was compiling with ofast CFLAGS, which was causing the graphical glitches and animation issues. The camera I haven't tested yet, but I suspect the same.
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Thanks a lot, I may as well try building my own AOSP if I know you've been successful then. Will those UltimaAOSP trees work fine for me or should I use CyanogenMods or probably better AOSPAs? I'd be grateful if you could point me towards the correct vendor tree if I'll need to use anything our of the ordinary, but I assume CMs will be fine?
Thanks and sorry for the questions but I have 0 experience with this device (don't even own it yet ) so there's many more sources, trees, and stuff than I'm used to (Desire Z only had 1 maintained device tree).
The UltimaROM trees should work fine when I update them slightly based on these changes.
Everything is mostly AOSP, with the obvious exception of the device tree and kernel tree, both of which are Cyanogen, oh, and Camera, which is also Cyanogen. I had to make a few small changes to AOSP stuff to enable it to work with the S3, as well. nothing major, though.
EDIT:
My UltimaAOSP aim is to remain as close to AOSP as possible. Any modifications are 100% optional and disabled on a new install, so a user can have a Nexus-like experience if they wish.
You are 100% welcome to download UltimaAOSP's source and help in any way you see fit. I appreciate any help I can get.
Kryten2k35 said:
The UltimaROM trees should work fine when I update them slightly based on these changes.
Everything is mostly AOSP, with the obvious exception of the device tree and kernel tree, both of which are Cyanogen, oh, and Camera, which is also Cyanogen. I had to make a few small changes to AOSP stuff to enable it to work with the S3, as well. nothing major, though.
EDIT:
My UltimaAOSP aim is to remain as close to AOSP as possible. Any modifications are 100% optional and disabled on a new install, so a user can have a Nexus-like experience if they wish.
You are 100% welcome to download UltimaAOSP's source and help in any way you see fit. I appreciate any help I can get.
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@Kryten2k35 Thanks, although I'd love to help I'm currently working on a few of my own projetcs with other members already. Is there no need for the android_hardware_samsung repo or SamsungServiceMode any more then as I can't find them in your sources? I've synced AOSP so I'm gonna have a go with your tree right now to see if it works, is it all updated? Thanks alot
EDIT: Found those repos in your default.xml, I assume they're needed then.
EDIT2: Will I need your vendor repo too? At the moment I assume I'll just have to run lunch full_i9300-userdebug as nothing else appears to work
@HTCDreamOn
Yeah you'll need my vendor repo and my Samsung propitiatory blobs repo, I think.
I've picked back up where I left off this last few days. All the graphical glitches were fixed. But the camera glitch remains: details are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54234546&postcount=585
I have one choice: ArchiKernel. No other kernel works with camera recording. Which is insane, since the CyanogenMod kernel should work fine, but does not.

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