Welcome!
Short and painless for You
No Root needed
Download the Android Platform Tools from Google
Extract the Folder Containing adb & fastboot
open a Terminal in the extracted Folder
run one by one:
adb shell
service call SurfaceFlinger 1035 i32 x
(x can be 0,1,2 or 3)
0. 1096x2560x60Hz
1. 1644x3840x120Hz
2. 1644x3840x60Hz
3. 1096x2560x120Hz
Feel free to spend Me a Coffee if You enjoy this! <3
You tested it bro @Miustone and also for root and do we need todo this everytime by a reboot or does it stick ?
Edit:
I made a magisk file for rooted Xperia 1 iii users that have root, flash attached file with magisk and reboot
Sorry.. what does this do? I want to use on my unrooted Sony Xperia 1iii
Thanks
XDA00000 said:
Sorry.. what does this do? I want to use on my unrooted Sony Xperia 1iii
Thanks
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You sure You want to use it since you don't know what "it" "does"?
You ever changed Your resolution on a TV or Monitor?
It's the same. ALL "it" does is changing the Resolution+Hz Rate
Miustone said:
You sure You want to use it since you don't know what "it" "does"?
You ever changed Your resolution on a TV or Monitor?
It's the same. ALL "it" does is changing the Resolution+Hz Rate
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Many thanks for your reply .I meant I kinda knew what it does by the numbers you put up but didn't know for sure .. Thanks
XDA00000 said:
Many thanks for your reply .I meant I kinda knew what it does by the numbers you put up but didn't know for sure .. Thanks
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You're welcome! It basically just changes the default Display Mode to what You want. Xperias do that automatically mostly but don't leave users with a choice at all like on most other Android Devices (OnePlus, Samsungs and now also Pixels). And it doesn't looks like Sony is giving us that Option with Android 13 while it introduced it to AOSP officially... Blame Sony for bad Software
Hello!
Anyone know why im getting this error?
XQ-BC52:/ $ service call SurfaceFlinger 1035 i32 3
Result: Parcel(Error: 0xffffffffffffffff "Operation not permitted")
Thank you!
EDIT: Non rooted
@Miustone
Getting the same error exactly
C:\Android>adb shell wm size
Physical size: 1096x2560
C:\Android>adb shell service call SurfaceFlinger 1035 i32 1096x2560x60Hz
Result: Parcel(Error: 0xffffffffffffffff "Operation not permitted")
Hi! does it work on android 12? Thanks!
GUARDIANBD said:
Getting the same error exactly
C:\Android>adb shell wm size
Physical size: 1096x2560
C:\Android>adb shell service call SurfaceFlinger 1035 i32 1096x2560x60Hz
Result: Parcel(Error: 0xffffffffffffffff "Operation not permitted")
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It works with "su':
Code:
XQ-BC72:/ # service call SurfaceFlinger 1035 i32 1
Result: Parcel(NULL)
XQ-BC72:/ # wm size
Physical size: 1644x3840
Override size: 1096x2560
I can confirm that refresh rate is changing but there is no difference with resolution. Whe I set native 1644x3840 in RDP client it looks like 1096x2560 (service call SurfaceFlinger 1035 i32 0)
Umin63 said:
Hi! does it work on android 12? Thanks!
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Rooted ? Flash my zip with magisk, stands in the 2nd post here.
It doesn't change resolution, only refresh rate. My device is rooted.
MK73DS said:
It doesn't change resolution, only refresh rate. My device is rooted.
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To be more precise: the phone gets to display 4k in some very few places. The only one I was able to see is the camera app viewfinder (only, not the UI), the wallpaper and Google Photos when playing videos (only, not the UI nor photos). Here are some examples. I tried to display this image, which is a test pattern I made, at 8k resolution (7680x7680). From bottom to top, it's 8k, 4k, 2k, 1k.
View attachment 8k_test_pattern.png
The reason I went 8k is because of chroma subsampling on my next example : video. Google Photos can't play yuv444p videos, so I had to use yuv420p, and that's why I went 8k so the 4k pattern won't be affected by the chroma subsampling.
View attachment 8k_test_pattern.mp4
Download the video (right-click, save link as) since it's so high definition lots of browsers won't play it.
Here are the results. From any app (I tried Google Photo and my gallery), it's rendered at 1096p because there are visible artifacts. But when viewing the video from Google Photo's video viewer (only, my gallery app video player doesn't display 4k), the pattern is correct.
Screenshot from the Google Photo video player (which displays at 4k)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Screenshot of the previous screenshot from Google Photo (which displays at 1096p)
My previous comment is still relevant since, whether or not I set service call SurfaceFlinger 1035 i32 to any of the numbers 0 to 3, the result is the same : 1096p everywhere except in Google Photo's video player. If you want to more drastic example, set wm size to a very small amount, and look at this... I set wm size 274x640 (and the density accordingly at 105), everything on my phone is super lowres with very visible upscaling artifacts.... except the video, which is still at 4k!
So it's not even like in Android 11 where there was some apps that ran at 4k and others at 1096p, here, even within the same app, some content is at 4k and other at 1096p. So I guess it will be very hard to find a way to always output at 4k. Maybe we can use some hidden settings from Android 13? Android 13 allows to change the resolution of a device, but Sony didn't add this feature. Maybe there is still a way to activate it (via adb, root or something else).
I hope someone knowledgeable will be able to figure this out.
I gotta try setting 60hz to see if Kodi can work that way. I'm not sure if Kodi doesnt work because of refresh or because of ultrawide resolution.
schn1tt3r said:
I gotta try setting 60hz to see if Kodi can work that way. I'm not sure if Kodi doesnt work because of refresh or because of ultrawide resolution.
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Kodi doesn't work because of refresh so keeping it at 60 Kodi will work for sure.
Related
RC Camera
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version 2.1 Freeware
© 2009-10, Real Colonel
IP cameras monitoring software for Windows Mobile 6.x.
Download: rccamera21.zip
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Application uses a jpeg-mode of a camera (to reduce the traffic).
The communication with the camera is accomplished by the use of CGI-commands.
The definite commands are set in the camera working profile. Included profiles allow
the communication with TRENDnet, AXIS, Edimax, Ipux, Panasonic, D-Link
and Linksys cameras.
The ability of setting user's profiles, let the application be set for any* IP-cameras,
supporting CGI-commands.
To set the connection to the camera up one should:
1. Fill in the parameters of your camera, choosing the ready
profile or setting a new one ("Menu/Settings" menu point).
2. Check them up ("check" button).
3. Add the new camera to sources list ("add" button).
4. Save the settings ("OK" menu point).
5. Tap on the menu point "Start" in the main window.
The basic operation can be chosen from the context menu (tap-and-hold).
A tap on the image renew it despoticly.
Double tapping on the picture switches the full-screen mode.
The folder for the saved snapshorts is set in the settings menu.
The sliding movement a finger on a screen can be use for operating a
camera's PTZ-control.
To display the program messages correctly in the localized versios of
the Windows Mobile, the resource files System_SR_ENU_wm.cab (for Compact
Framework 2.0) or NETCFv35.Messages.EN.wm.cab (for Compact Framework 3.5)
should be installed.
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* Not all manufacturers publish information about the CGI-commands, which are used to communicate
with their IP-cameras. Probably for this reason, RC Camera could not be adapted to work with the
following cameras: SPARKLAN CAS-670W, Linksys WVC54G
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Great App - How to use dyndns?
Thanks for creating the app, I can get it to work with an IP address, but I want to use my dyndns hostname and it wont work with that. I am not sure if is a format issue or if you only support IP addresses. Can you tell me how to use a dyndns address like "smith.dyndns.org"?
jfenton said:
... how to use a dyndns address like "smith.dyndns.org"?
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Thanx for your interest. and a bug reporting!
As it is just a BETA1, it is not completely tested yet(access by name too).
Please, give me a week to make some corrections.
Dyndns
Thanks for your efforts. I look forward to seeing the update. I have been using it to setup my camera and once connected it seems to be pretty robust.
I downloaded your update and the IP name works great. It did crash when I tried to delete the demo cameras from the list, but came right back when restarted. I deleted them before entering mine and it worked fine. The response time seems to be a little better than the first version. I tried 10 sec, 5 sec, and 1 sec updates. This is a slick application. Congrats on the effort. I hope you have time to continue tinkering.
In testing the beta3, when I go to full screen in landscape it appears there is no way to go back to the application on the screen. I see you have plans for a snapshot function. Again, thanks for you excellent work.
jfenton said:
... go to full screen ... no way to go back...
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For PDA witch have a touch screen is possible to use: a click on screen - update image, double click - switch full screen mode. I plan to add a hard key supports for swithing full screen. May be it would be better to use a central key of the joystick? What do you think?
I was not patient enough with tapping on the screen to allow it to change modes. (a function of the phone, not the software). Now that I know it works well. Hard buttons may not be a good idea as they are getting rarer on the newer phones. I think that tapping the screen is fine.
Final version is released.
Special thanx jfenton for active assistans.
Oh, by the way, the program functions under Windows Vista too.
I will do some tests with the axis ip cams...and reprot later
Version 1.1 is released.
The support for AXIS network cameras added.
mike2nl said:
... will do some tests with the axis ...
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It specially for you.
Edimax IC 7000 PTN
There is no program to WM6.5 for the camera Edimax IC 7000 PTN. Maybe something you do. I will be grateful. Regards.
wal24 said:
... for the camera Edimax ...
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It is easy. But I don't know a public URL for testing Edimax cam.
Can you help me?
Edimax IV 7000 PTN
Edimax IC 7000 PTN
URL: wal24.no-ip.org
port: 80
username: admin
password: 1234
Regards
Version 1.2 is released.
The support for Edimax network cameras added.
that's great, hope you can made it support ipux ics1310 or other ipux ip cam.
herewith demo link, pls try your best to support this cam
Demo Link: http://ipux1310.shooting.com.hk
LogIn ID : demo password : demo
Edimax
At me is not working.
HTC Touch HD
Windows Mobile 6.5
rcolonel said:
Version 1.1 is released.
The support for AXIS network cameras added.
It specially for you.
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That's great news. So i have now work on my vakation
wal24 said:
At me is not working...
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What the cam brand, model?
Have an error message?
chanmama said:
...made it support ipux ics1310 or other ipux ip cam.
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Thanx for your interest.
In order to satisfy all reguirments, i've started working at a new version. In which a user can set the commands of his model of camera himself.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
YourTube+
Version 12.23.60
Module version matches the YouTube app version it was tested on.
Probability that it will work with any other version is close to zero.
Xposed module for various customizations of the official YouTube app:
Change default opened pane when app starts
"Playlist" and "Subscription" preferences require you to input an ID. You can get it from YouTube URLs:
Playlist ID: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=playlist_id. (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9ctBxu8o6Tz99667IyHoYn63izxG3_MH)
Subscription ID: https://www.youtube.com/channel/subscription_id. (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCph-_jLba_9atyCZJPLQQ)
Set maximum default resolution
Replay video automatically (if it's not a part of playlist)
Skip update reminder screen
[Experimental] Remove checks for resolutions higher than the device screen
How to download
Automatically built versions
Xposed repo
Source code (GPLv3)
Localization
Credits
YourTube+ was largely based on an Xposed module YourTube by GermainZ.
Original XDA thread
XDA:DevDB Information
YourTube+, Xposed for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
Mikanoshi, GermainZ
Source Code: https://code.highspec.ru/Mikanoshi/YourTubePlus
Xposed Package Name: name.mikanoshi.yourtubeplus
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 12.23.60
Stable Release Date: 2017-06-23
Created 2017-01-25
Last Updated 2017-06-23
Maybe option for dynamic status bar when youtube is active.. Its look super, like ambie light
koko115 said:
Maybe option for dynamic status bar when youtube is active.. Its look super, like ambie light
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When video is not in full screen? Where did you see something like that? Not quite an ambilight without LEDs on the back))
Hello, great to see a new module in the area. Download videos and background playback are welcome features. Thanks
It's not really new) I was just tired of switching to 1080p on every video on 1920x1080 device.
I'll think about another functions. YouTube is hard to mod, it's obfuscated.
Thank you.
Can't thank you enough for this module! For so long i've had the 480p bug in which every video is loaded at a low quality and I have to manually select 1080p.
Great work!
shamsul007 said:
For so long i've had the 480p bug in which every video is loaded at a low quality and I have to manually select 1080p.
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Are you sure it's a bug?) I also get 480p for every video if I select them manually and not by next/prev buttons.
Maybe Google is just saving some bandwidth for their servers, serving 1 billion users 1080 instead of 480 isn't cheap.
Mikanoshi said:
When video is not in full screen? Where did you see something like that? Not quite an ambilight without LEDs on the back))
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https://youtu.be/Hepbd1Woxww
Link to mod
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=67402674
thanks!any future extras?
Thank you SO MUCH for this! Ive been absolutely sick and tired of starting a video and it defaulting to abysmal qualities like 144p
kos25k said:
thanks!any future extras?
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Not yet) Just a revive of YourTube.
KaMyKaSii said:
Download videos and background playback are welcome features.
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Background playback is already there:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.pyler.youtubebackgroundplayback
It even has dynamic hook updates for new YT versions:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pylerSM/YouTubeBackgroundPlayback/master/assets/hooks-1.json
Would you please add feature completely remove ads on youtube?
exodius48 said:
Would you please add feature completely remove ads on youtube?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3449312
kos25k said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3449312
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I don't like patched app.
Also i already know about module created by wanam called youtube adaway, but its only to block ads. I want all in one module that cover all youtube mods.
adaway module doesnt work properly any more..this is the only option till now to stop seeing adds.is 100% original youtube with not a single add etc appearing...also all xposed modules includes background playback,swipe to seek...work with it..
Well, I have Youtube AdAway enabled and a regular AdAway that modifies hosts, very rarely there is an ad video about some game before the main video, nothing else, not a big trouble, really.
Thanks for reviving the module! I much more enjoy watching 720p instead of 480p (limited by default) on my phone
The only downside is that if the app updates, you need to update this app too... Sad, but oh well.
Sent from my Xperia M2 Aqua using XDA Labs
Setting default resolution counteracts app setting of limiting HD on data. But otherwise, it's a fantastic module that works great!
Hi, this module work with MIUI 8? Thanks
This fine fellow seemed to have solved it but never went back to explain how.
I just want to record lower resolution videos (480p?) so they're faster to send than full 1080p ones.
surashu said:
This fine fellow seemed to have solved it but never went back to explain how.
I just want to record lower resolution videos (480p?) so they're faster to send than full 1080p ones.
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im not sure if this could help you: http://support.bell.ca/Mobility/Sma...ow_to_change_the_camera_resolution_on_my_sony
Or you can use another app: http://opencamera.sourceforge.net/
I know I can change resolution in this app both for photos and for videos.
SUPERUSER said:
im not sure if this could help you: http://support.bell.ca/Mobility/Sma...ow_to_change_the_camera_resolution_on_my_sony
Or you can use another app: http://opencamera.sourceforge.net/
I know I can change resolution in this app both for photos and for videos.
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I remember back in the earlier Xperia days (think Ice Cream Sandwich), there used to be a system file that can be edited in a text editor to configure the default app's resolution and whatnot. I just can't remember which file that was.
Also this is the only option available:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Plus I know I can just use a 3rd party app but I kinda want to get it resolved for the built in app first if possible.
surashu said:
I remember back in the earlier Xperia days (think Ice Cream Sandwich), there used to be a system file that can be edited in a text editor to configure the default app's resolution and whatnot. I just can't remember which file that was.
Also this is the only option available:
View attachment 4061666
Plus I know I can just use a 3rd party app but I kinda want to get it resolved for the built in app first if possible.
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now that you mentioned it I remember this.. this was a long time ago.
Here is a modded stock camera that should be able to change resolution according to the screenshots:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/exrxths-z1-z1c-z2-z3-z3c-z3-xperia-z5-t3250139
Here is one of those threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2718100
However its not related to our Z utra.
I looked around on the forum but can't find a thread related to the z ultra. But I know I've seen it years ago because I remember that I have modded the resolution and bitrade myself with config files just like you mentioned..when the thread was hot news.
SUPERUSER said:
now that you mentioned it I remember this.. this was a long time ago.
Here is a modded stock camera that should be able to change resolution according to the screenshots:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/exrxths-z1-z1c-z2-z3-z3c-z3-xperia-z5-t3250139
Here is one of those threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2718100
However its not related to our Z utra.
I looked around on the forum but can't find a thread related to the z ultra. But I know I've seen it years ago because I remember that I have modded the resolution and bitrade myself with config files just like you mentioned..when the thread was hot news.
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I tried to flash the new camera but it's now lacking the microphone mute option. I did, however, find the solution to my problem. I restored to the stock camera and then opened the Camera Apps section (lower left icon) and picked Manual instead of Superior Auto. Then I finally had the resolution choice while still retaining the mic mute option that the newer one you linked lack.
surashu said:
I tried to flash the new camera but it's now lacking the microphone mute option. I did, however, find the solution to my problem. I restored to the stock camera and then opened the Camera Apps section (lower left icon) and picked Manual instead of Superior Auto. Then I finally had the resolution choice while still retaining the mic mute option that the newer one you linked lack.
View attachment 4062491
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nice!.. I don't have stock rom so I have no idea how the camera app looks like. Good you found the setting :good:
Enabling additional settings in the "standard" camera.
1. Using any file manager (for example, "Explorer"), go to the DCIM folder on the internal memory, then to the Camera folder .
2. Create a folder called Lab_options_visible .
Thank you.
Does anyone know what exactly does turning on the Internal Magic Tools do?
I can't tell a difference.
What does it do?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
What does the chinese option do in the camera app couldn't comprehend chinese language.
Doesn't seem to work. Did you just open the settings in the camera or is there an extra menu somewhere?
Global Pro Phone
Skickat från min Mi Note 10 Pro via Tapatalk
BoiDan said:
What does the chinese option do in the camera app couldn't comprehend chinese language.
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"Increase the touch focus timeout"
not work in note 10 pro
Sylar82 said:
not work in note 10 pro
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Strange. Works fine on my Mi Note Pro Global.
I can confirm that's working on pro version global
I find these useless tho
I've figured out that you have to use the built in file manager, don't know why.
Using Solid Explorer no Cigarr but using the built in... Poff [emoji848]
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MacGuy2006 said:
Thank you.
Does anyone know what exactly does turning on the Internal Magic Tools do?
I can't tell a difference.
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Hello,
It is supposed to enable some internals tools to increase image quality.
Regards.
PD. At first attempt I failed because I created the new folder inside DCIM, but it should be in DCIM/Camera. @MacGuy2006 said it, but i forgot to read that part
Please tell me what is the option for Dual camera?
BoiDan said:
What does the chinese option do in the camera app couldn't comprehend chinese language.
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it's for touch focus timeout,
some other setting details :
MFNR => Multi-frame noise reduction
SR=> automatic scene optimization
Dual SAT => camera takes picture with dual camera and then combines them in one picture (every camera shoot's in her best optical range)
Anti banding option is i believe to remove bands caused from power lines (lights) and freq. in which they operate (60 Hz, 50 Hz or auto)
Confirming that this works with the Global update to Android 10.
There is a new option at the bottom, in Chinese. Does anyone know what it is?
MacGuy2006 said:
Confirming that this works with the Global update to Android 10.
There is a new option at the bottom, in Chinese. Does anyone know what it is?
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Translating it, "Extend Touch Focus Timeout" so I assume it does exactly that
SeanTho said:
Translating it, "Extend Touch Focus Timeout" so I assume it does exactly that
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Thank you, I think this was an old menu item. There is another Chinese item and that's the one that I'm wondering about.
Is there an option to simply save the preferences?
I always have to change back the flash to auto and change the slow motion back to 240 fps.
Hi! God some points!
1)Have some issues with focus on my camera after enable and disable those features. Now when i open the camera, it needs some time to focus, or not focus at all. Dont know if it has to do with those features.
2)Any idea in simple words what those options do, cause in reality i cant understand any difference.
MacGuy2006 said:
Confirming that this works with the Global update to Android 10.
There is a new option at the bottom, in Chinese. Does anyone know what it is?
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I can read Chinese, but the setting is nothing important
Hello is there option add more functions like long exposure for photo stars, light trails and other?
thx
IMPORTANT: This no longer works after the update to Android 12. 'wm size' resets itself to default immediately after you change it. If you know (or at least have an idea) of a possible fix - please reply, so far I'm clueless.
I'll edit the post again if anything is found.
If you have already updated like me you can run 'wm density reset' so your phone looks normal again.
So the phone by default runs in 1096x2560 and only in select apps with appropriate content in 4k. XZ Premium did the same thing and it is possible to make always run in 4k. I've decided to try the same on 1 III and it works!
How to:
Enable USB debugging in developer settings
Download and run ADB, you phone should provide the driver automatically. If not, it can be downloaded from here.
Run the following commands
Code:
adb shell
wm size 1644x3840
wm density 630
Done! Exit ADB shell by typing exit there.
From my testing this works flawlessly with any app and the 120hz mode. My device didn't get too warm from this, battery now is at 35°C and CPU at 40. No lagging or freezes whatsoever either, everything runs smoothly in 120 fps. The only thing I noticed is that when using always-on display the phone unlock can be a bit slow sometimes, but only when unlocking with said display lit up.
How to undo - the same as before but with these commands:
Code:
adb shell
wm size reset
wm density reset
Please report how's your experience and battery life if you try this.
I don't really understand, how will this make the apps render in 4K?
The screen is always displaying 4k resolution (you would have 3/4 of the screen black if it displayed only FHD resolution) but actively upscale to 4k the apps that doesn't render in 4k (so most of them).
Or is the tweak only to make the phone render the home screen and parameters in 4k?
No. By default the phone renders everything in 2560, except for rare cases of a suitable photo in Google Photos and a 4k YouTube video, etc. This makes the phone render all the apps in 4k no matter what. I've confirmed this by looking at the text and images in them (via magnifying glass), they're all sharp to a single pixel (and aren't without this).
Is 4K mode restricted to apps selected by Sony by default? Like if I have a random graphic novel reader app, will that be rendered in 4K or 2560 assuming the underlying images are 4K or higher resolution?
Seems like restricted to apps selected by Sony. When in default mode, when I open a pic in Google Photos is is in 4k, but when I open the same pic in Google Files (has built-in viewer), it isn't. In "always 4k" mode the pic is 4k in Google Files.
kot5nik said:
Seems like restricted to apps selected by Sony. When in default mode, when I open a pic in Google Photos is is in 4k, but when I open the same pic in Google Files (has built-in viewer), it isn't. In "always 4k" mode the pic is 4k in Google Files.
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That's a damn shame - would it be easy to make a tasker routine or something to issue those commands automatically when an app is launched?
Clae said:
That's a damn shame - would it be easy to make a tasker routine or something to issue those commands automatically when an app is launched?
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I don't think that would be possible without root. But on the bright side, always using 4k surprisingly doesn't seem to affect the battery life much, at least for me.
kot5nik said:
I don't think that would be possible without root. But on the bright side, always using 4k surprisingly doesn't seem to affect the battery life much, at least for me.
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Sounds good. I'll def try it when I get my 1 iii. Does it persist between reboots?
Clae said:
Sounds good. I'll def try it when I get my 1 iii. Does it persist between reboots?
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Yes it does. Even the reboot screen is a little bit messed up because their animation is not 4k.
I can understand wanting to get the best possible picture/viewing experience when paying for a 4k screen.
However, can the difference be seen with the naked eye...you know without a magnifying glass? I guess my concern is: Why overwork the screen/CPU/GPU and battery if the benefit cannot be seen?
Weird. If you take a screenshot before applying these commands, the resolution of the image is 1644 x 3840. After applying these commands, the resolution of the image is 2466x5760.
Is this totally safe?
Could you make an Automate script for this (if you have the knowledge and time)
ugoff said:
Weird. If you take a screenshot before applying these commands, the resolution of the image is 1644 x 3840. After applying these commands, the resolution of the image is 2466x5760.
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Yes it does. Sony usually upscales the screenshot to make it 4k. Now that the source is also 4k, that upscale makes it even larger.
I hope there's a way to disable this upscale, even when not using the 4k mod, if the content is 1080p then I don't need it stored as a 4k image.
ugoff said:
Weird. If you take a screenshot before applying these commands, the resolution of the image is 1644 x 3840. After applying these commands, the resolution of the image is 2466x5760.
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Look like this is fixed in 61.0.A.14.3, can anyone else try?
Hey I came across this thread on the XZ Premium forum. Do you think that in the future devs are going to adopt this to custom kernels aswell?
ADB "fake" 4k vs Kernel 4k
I'm late to the party, but hopefully some of you are still around to shed some light on the eternal debate of wether true 4k is worth the hassle of unlocking the bootloader and mess with all the steps to finally get it to work. Most of the info...
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Just wanted to confirm with evidence that this does indeed allow my Xperia 1 III run in 4k, here is a crop of a macro shot of a 4k test image being displayed at 1:1.
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It has a pattern of intersecting lines 1 pixel apart with lines 2 pixels apart at the edge, as you can see all are defined, wheras they where blurred and aliased before the ADB commands.
So one problem I found - setting the display to 4k all the time seems to skew the wireless charging targeting instructions that come up
tonysunshine said:
So one problem I found - setting the display to 4k all the time seems to skew the wireless charging targeting instructions that come up
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I hope they will fix this soon, and even add a built-in always 4k mode (fixing all the small bugs like the one you pointed out or the AoD not working properly).
The difference between 1080p and 4k is noticeable in everyday use, especially in text. Maybe this is because I was used to a 1440p display for the past 6 years (and going back to 1080p is noticeable) but still, this phone has all these pixels, why not have an option to always use them.
I attached some pictures taken in both modes. The filenames are self-explanatory but I am sure you will be able to find which one is 1080p and which one is 1644p. Diagonal lines especially suffer a lot at 1080p, like for example the letter 'w'. Overall, text looks very soft at 1080p compared to 1644p.
Phone became a bit laggy no?