[Q] Why isn't there HDR+ on the Nexus 4? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Why isn't it possible to use the HDR+ camera algorithm on the Nexus 4 device, running Android 5?
Guess HDR+ have nothing to do with hardware(?), so why haven't the nexus 4 been updated?

Thulin said:
Hi,
Why isn't it possible to use the HDR+ camera algorithm on the Nexus 4 device, running Android 5?
Guess HDR+ have nothing to do with hardware(?), so why haven't the nexus 4 been updated?
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Actually it's related to the hardware.

How is it related? Nothing special is needed for the camera to take x number pics with different exposure and combining them....

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Flashing custom rom will change camera quality

i have buy redmi note 3 after my samsung note 3 neo, but 16mp camera of rn3 is not good as samsung 8mp camera, sometime 8mp samsung photos are way better than rn3 16 mp, rn3 photos are very grainy when zoom in but samsung photos are very sharp, so i have read some post on miui forum and internet, and find in some user say that this probelm is due to image processing algorithm of miui, so flashing any custom rom will change my camera quality or not.
OK.
Are you asking a question, or are you telling us?
stephendt0 said:
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i am telling you my problem and asking for solution..
If you using MIUI stock camera, try another camera app like Google stock one.
MIUI Stock is over-saturated, over-sharpened.
I'm using customized setting for MIUI stock. Lowering everything, contrast, saturation, sharpness.
But camera movie quality on stock MiUi is great! Just Recorder a trial of my Band yesterday and result was best over all AOSP or CM13 tries I did before!!
Sent from my kenzo using XDA Free mobile app

Google Camera HDR+

Maybe someone from the craftsmen will fix it. The problem is that the camera is normally triggered. Makes good panoramas. But HDR+ doesn't work. The video on the screen writes well, and the output with green stripes.If anyone understands this, let's see.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/v8c9zz32356fcc2/GC_HDR+.apk
No one is interested?
even I'd like to see it, but google made it for pixel devices running on s821 chipset.. other phones using 820/1 chipsets got it ported.. but since honor used kirin, it's incompatible and extremely hard to port my guess
shravansp24 said:
even I'd like to see it, but google made it for pixel devices running on s821 chipset.. other phones using 820/1 chipsets got it ported.. but since honor used kirin, it's incompatible and extremely hard to port my guess
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My previous device was a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, which had a Snapdragon 650 processor, but a developer ported Google camera to that device, hdr+ worked almost flawlessly. Didn't use it but I also heard that the Redmi note 4 had a similar port done. So I don't think it's impossible to port it to devices that are not SD 820 and above. Maybe it's only a Qualcomm thing, that may well be the case.
P.S - Our device uses the monochrome censor to capture pretty good photos in low light, so I don't specifically think we need Gcam with HDR+

Google cam (gcam) working on honor 8

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

Asus Zenfone 6 Google Camera APK/Gcam Mod

Asus Zenfone 6 Google Camera APK/Gcam Mod.
Anyone with Zenfone 6 please share the compatibility with Gcam 6.1 or 6.2. This phone has near stock android and Sony IMX 586 sensor so i think it will have great gcam support. I wonder if third party camera app will be able to trigger the flip camera, for example shooting selfie with the 48mp camera using gcam.
Updated : 12/06/19 : Asus is sending Zenfone 6 to @Arnova8G2 for development https://www.xda-developers.com/asus-zenfone-6-custom-rom-twrp-lineageos/
Arnova release the first gcam for Zenfone 6, supports 48MP HDR+ Enhanced https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2-beta/#apk935
Arnova8G2 said:
This is a first version of test the next version will be better.
For good use
- clean the app cache
in the settings (Option HDR +)
RAW Format = RAW10
Image Format = YUV_420_888
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You may want to try GCam for Mi9 or OP7 since they have the same sensor
I'm keen to see the results.
I'm curious what kind of Camera2Api lvl is available. I hope it's full LEVEL_3.
BykuAllmighty said:
I'm curious what kind of Camera2Api lvl is available. I hope it's full LEVEL_3.
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Level 2 according to TechTablets: https://youtu.be/GMplpTGC4vY?t=440
wjelo said:
Level 2 according to TechTablets:
?t=440
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I'm a little naive on what the different levels mean. What is the significance of level 2
AndroidUK2016 said:
I'm a little naive on what the different levels mean. What is the significance of level 2
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Theoretically we shouldn't be able to shoot RAW, but from the information i've gathered we can shoot raw in stock camera app. I don't know how's the situation in 3rd party apps.
I'm worried a bit about gcam now. How will it work without full level_3 support.
BykuAllmighty said:
Theoretically we shouldn't be able to shoot RAW, but from the information i've gathered we can shoot raw in stock camera app. I don't know how's the situation in 3rd party apps.
I'm worried a bit about gcam now. How will it work without full level_3 support.
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Many phones also have full support instead of level 3 and gcam works fine. Including zenfone 5z.
Without raw support, (sony phone) the gcam will not work.
BykuAllmighty said:
Theoretically we shouldn't be able to shoot RAW, but from the information i've gathered we can shoot raw in stock camera app. I don't know how's the situation in 3rd party apps.
I'm worried a bit about gcam now. How will it work without full level_3 support.
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Dunno much about this stuff but I downloaded the Camera2 API Probe app on my Xiaomi Mix 3 just to see what the results are, and they are the same as the ones in TechTablet's Zenfone 6 video. And GCam works perfectly fine on my Mix 3. So it should work on the Zenfone 6 as well. The question that remains is, will the camera flip when switching to selfie cam in GCam? I haven't seen anyone test GCam on this phone yet.
jericho246 said:
Dunno much about this stuff but I downloaded the Camera2 API Probe app on my Xiaomi Mix 3 just to see what the results are, and they are the same as the ones in TechTablet's Zenfone 6 video. And GCam works perfectly fine on my Mix 3. So it should work on the Zenfone 6 as well. The question that remains is, will the camera flip when switching to selfie cam in GCam? I haven't seen anyone test GCam on this phone yet.
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Yeah, that is surprising.
On my zenfone 5z, I'm using this version and it works perfectly.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10w7ZLo6IzOCToB1dlZiSm-aVbxd6YL3T/view?usp=drivesdk
It's based on arnova last 6.2.024 version with aux support. Should work on zenfone 6.
jericho246 said:
Dunno much about this stuff but I downloaded the Camera2 API Probe app on my Xiaomi Mix 3 just to see what the results are, and they are the same as the ones in TechTablet's Zenfone 6 video. And GCam works perfectly fine on my Mix 3. So it should work on the Zenfone 6 as well. The question that remains is, will the camera flip when switching to selfie cam in GCam? I haven't seen anyone test GCam on this phone yet.
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Tested, the camera switch works great but the app is overall laggish and takes no picture
Pipould said:
Tested, the camera switch works great but the app is overall laggish and takes no picture
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Interesting. I think it's because of the SD855 chipset. Which version did you test? If you don't mind, try this one https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/MGC_6.1.021_RazerPhone2_V1c.apk according to cstark it works on the SD855 Samsung Galaxy S10e.
jericho246 said:
Interesting. I think it's because of the SD855 chipset. Which version did you test? If you don't mind, try this one https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/MGC_6.1.021_RazerPhone2_V1c.apk according to cstark it works on the SD855 Samsung Galaxy S10e.
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This one might be worse than the previous in the sense that the image hangs after a few seconds :/
Pipould said:
This one might be worse than the previous in the sense that the image hangs after a few seconds :/
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Something that happened on zenfone 5z in the past becuase of the buffer lag issue in viewfinder. Did you tried changing image format to yuv instead of jpeg?
mickey36736 said:
Something that happened on zenfone 5z in the past becuase of the buffer lag issue in viewfinder. Did you tried changing image format to yuv instead of jpeg?
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Nearly same story, possible to take pictures but no hdr whatsoever
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I'd suggest trying ones that work on the Xiaomi Mi 9.
It's SD855 and the same camera module.
I did a lot of tries with unfortunately no luck. Seems the camera is overall inferior to the Mi8 which is somewhat disappointing :/
Pipould said:
I did a lot of tries with unfortunately no luck. Seems the camera is overall inferior to the Mi8 which is somewhat disappointing :/
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Doubtful.
mudnightoil said:
Doubtful.
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Well, the base camera overexpose, hdr mode create ghosting on moving subjects... On Mi8 GCam makes magic, rarely missed pictures

Question Are there any viable custom GCam options for the Pixel 6?

I have yet to see anyone post any application and hoping someone has some information.
My previous Pixel had a GCam that worked tons better than the official camera app.
legend221 said:
I have yet to see anyone post any application and hoping someone has some information.
My previous Pixel had a GCam that worked tons better than the official camera app.
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MWP GCam APKs - Google Camera Port
Modified Google Camera app by MWP.
www.celsoazevedo.com
What? Surely the camera app in Pixels is Gcam?
RobbyRobbb said:
What? Surely the camera app in Pixels is Gcam?
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That's correct but there are custom and modified versions of the GCam app.
legend221 said:
My previous Pixel had a GCam that worked tons better than the official camera app.
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I can't compare to older Pixels but I tend to agree the 6 camera is a letdown. My old Moto couldn't do Camera2 stuff or night photography but at least it gave me macro, common EV controls, and warm colors with quality jpegs. What impresses me most about Pixel 6 camera is its digital zoom sharpness.
nutzcase said:
What is a Gcam?
Can you capture ghost with that?
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Yes! as long as the ghost is surrounded by dust, airborne debris, cat hairs...
Lughnasadh said:
MWP GCam APKs - Google Camera Port
Modified Google Camera app by MWP.
www.celsoazevedo.com
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Thank you, I used Nikita's 8.2 on my Pixel 2 XL but when I tried it on my Pixel 6 it would snap a shot but not save it onto the internal memory.
Is there a specific build that you recommend or that works?
manjaroid said:
I can't compare to older Pixels but I tend to agree the 6 camera is a letdown. My old Moto couldn't do Camera2 stuff or night photography but at least it gave me macro, common EV controls, and warm colors with quality jpegs. What impresses me most about Pixel 6 camera is its digital zoom sharpness.
Yes! as long as the ghost is surrounded by dust, airborne debris, cat hairs...
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You can capture some great shots but the processing is I feel it falls behind even the older hardware and Pixel phones. I haven't seen it personally but others have mentioned it online and on expert reviews.
No wonder Marques crowned the Pixel 5A best Smartphone Camera a few months back.
This is where the 6A can dominate over the P6 and P6 Pro since it will have the same hardware.
legend221 said:
Thank you, I used Nikita's 8.2 on my Pixel 2 XL but when I tried it on my Pixel 6 it would snap a shot but not save it onto the internal memory.
Is there a specific build that you recommend or that works?
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I've been using the latest... Gcam_8.4.300.v1_beta3
Yes its working and now saving the photos. I think this app is a true gem and I'm glad it's working great on our Pixel 6 after using it on the P2 XL for years.

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