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Ok ive looked all over and havent found this issue addressed. Is the pixelated screen a simple software update? Love the phone i just got it today but the screen makes everything hudt my eyes
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The screen is a pentile screen and is designed that way. It looks pixelated because instead of just RGB pixels, the layout is RGBW. This means 25% of the pixels on the screen are white, and make it brighter in daylight, and requires less power to brighten the screen. It just looks pixelated due to the pixel setup

rambo8987 said:
Ok ive looked all over and havent found this issue addressed. Is the pixelated screen a simple software update? Love the phone i just got it today but the screen makes everything hudt my eyes
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it's actually a simple fix that doesn't even require a software update, all you have to do is stop holding the phone so close to your eyes.
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LMAO slayed him
screen is dope idk why u stans *****in

It may just be me, but I've noticed since flashing TH3OR3Y's roms, the screen actually looks better. Anyone agree?

So i experimented an set the density to 250. I can barely notice the pixels now
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OK so after playing with it or a couple of hours, i can say that the screen now resembles my old Droid charge. It is crystal clear and still super bright. Anyone that hates the stock screen, i recommend you do this
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how do we change this?

I used from toolbox. But u can change it using a number of apps. You can also use root explorer and edit the build.prop, of course i would make a back up first
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What did you change in the build.prop to see these better Screen results?
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Where itbsays LCD density. I changed it to 250 to make it clearer and bigger
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Wow. Actually made a diff. Nice find bro. Thank you!
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No problem. I just wish I knew how to develop roms and kernals.
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This is def a start! What happens if you go higher then 250? Any idea? Thanks again man. Video looks better also now
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I went to 260. It still looks clearer. Almost (dare I say) iphoneish
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Lol. Right on. I use adw launcher and For some reason when i increase over 240 the icons don't get themed. You running stock launcher?
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Yea, i use the moto Widgets. The only thing that bothers me about setting it higher is the lockscreen
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justin94 said:
So i experimented an set the density to 250. I can barely notice the pixels now
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I don't agree. I went the other way and liked it better. I found 220 to be the best so far. 190 was nice but screwed up the lockscreen.
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I'm trying it at 220 now. This is the setting I used for my charge and Droid x. I does appear more crisp. The lockscreen is way off like u said. I'm not to found of how it compressed the app drawers either. Gonna see how some other apps and games work as well. Overall I like it cuz it gets rid of the pixelation
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cryptiq said:
it's actually a simple fix that doesn't even require a software update, all you have to do is stop holding the phone so close to your eyes.
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Cool story bro. But how about you not try and get tuff over the net you lame. I asked for help which is what this forum is about, not some smart comment. Kick roxx try gettin tuff in real life not on the net chump
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Is there a fix for the camera issues?

I have not purchased this phone yet but during my research have found there seems to be a issue with the camera focusing during video and pictures. Is there any fixes to this is the way of updates oany other methods please?
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topcat07 said:
I have not purchased this phone yet but during my research have found there seems to be a issue with the camera focusing during video and pictures. Is there any fixes to this is the way of updates oany other methods please?
Thanks
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This problem has been solved with the latest original update, i.e. V10h Open Europe.
My concern, however, isn't about the auto focus, but rather the image quality when talking pictures in low light condition. The result is often disappointing. When there's adequate light, the picture generated is great
I include some pics taken with this phone so you can see for yourself
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Is this ice cream stock? Is it available in the UK
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I think all cameras struggle in the dark, they are not terrible but not amazing either
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Is this ice cream stock? Is it available in the UK
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Nope, it's the leaked JB v20a. But I don't see any huge difference between v20a and v10x in terms of picture quality.
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I think all cameras struggle in the dark, they are not terrible but not amazing either
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You can say that again. But I once had HTC Sensation and SGS2, the camera did quite well in low light settings.
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Nope, it's the leaked JB v20a. But I don't see any huge difference between v20a and v10x in terms of picture quality.
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You can say that again. But I once had HTC Sensation and SGS2, the camera did quite well in low light settings.
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Do you know if the video issues auto focus is corrected in that build? Also are there any other camera improvements more options and settings etc? Thanks for you help
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Do you know if the video issues auto focus is corrected in that build? Also are there any other camera improvements more options and settings etc? Thanks for you help
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yea it is fixed & there is so much better video recording ;D definintly worth upgrading to jelly bean

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yea it is fixed & there is so much better video recording ;D definintly worth upgrading to jelly bean
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Great stuff this was all that was putting me off over the S3. Looked at some pictures taken and they are definitely better than s3 not washed out natural colours.
Will decide soon now what to do
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[GUIDE] Fisheye effect like [no-APP]

INTRODUCTION
Hi everybody! Some time ago I searched a lot in the forum and I didn't find any good enough fisheye camera app. I love fisheye pictures (are those where the picture makes a wider capure in the same space of a normal picture. This way the picture seems to be curved, the farer objets seem to be ever farer and the objets which are close to the lens seem to be nearer).
This is an example:
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Now that we all know what we are talking about let's stay on topic. It is obvious that this is impossible without a special lens. The software made for emulating this effect is crappy, (believe me, I tested them all... ) and taking this kind of pictures is impossible with our current camera.​
THE SOLUTION
You have only two solutions:
- To buy a good wide-lens
- To get conformed with this new way of taking pics.
I am almost sure of that u know this method, but I share it anyway so if somebody don't know it can do it. Special thanks to the people in the thread "Post pictures taken from your Nexus 4!", who discover and share new things everyday!​
WHAT YOU NEED
- Stock camera app with photosphere
- It works in every device with photosphere support.​
HOW-TO
The method consists in taking at least nine pictures with photosphere. First of all you will decide where you want to have the center of the picture, you shot, then the side pics, then the pics that should go up and then the last line of shots, now you will understand.
Some suggestions:
- Sometimes, if you shot below the horizon line, objects can be deformed.
- If you shot more than 3-4 pics horizontally, the picture doesn't have a fisheye aspect but a normal panorama one, like in this pic (the pic is awesome but not a fisheye pic). The same user (BoneXDA, thanks) did a better example of a fisheye pic here.
- It doesn't matter if the object you are making the pic is higher or shorter than you, for example, a building, the closer you are to the horizon line (ground) the better effect you will get. Other example: the picture from the top of a building.​
EXAMPLE TO UNDERSTAND
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ANOTHER FINAL EXAMPLE
Quick video review on Youtube​
I don't know if I explained it properly, or if you knew it but it consists in taking at least nine pics. Obviously if you are for example in the top of a building and want to make a pic of the street the proceedure will be done taking pics to the bottom, and not to the top, as I did in the example.​
If you have any doubts I can manage to make a video tutorial. Hope this is helpful!! Thanks!!!

Yes, if you want you can post your fish eye pics! lol!

Pretty cool gonna have to do more of these. This is just from my front porch
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carhustler said:
Pretty cool gonna have to do more of these. This is just from my front porch
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Great!! Try to make them in landscape mode to get better results
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Nexus 4
what is photosphere?

muzaffarkhan95 said:
what is photosphere?
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as if a simple Google search wouldn't answer this some what ignorant question for you....
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Pictures look nice! But I don't get it?
So I shoot under the horizontal line? I start at the top and just shoot nine pictures under it?
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Took this one a while back, I really like the way graffiti pics come out with the fish eye effect .
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With video tutorial would be awesome
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Amazing., will post soon!

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With video tutorial would be awesome
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is it really that hard??
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I didnt know its called fisheye :laugh:

tried a Sphere of my room, but some things not well joined, I took every precaution, just a chair and a pillow were like as a ninja has a sword, were cut and not aligned, is this normal? the room was darker than normal, unfortunately came out grainy, but anyway, I still can not make a sphere as the examples from google, always something out failed. Already a panorama not.

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Amazing pic!
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With video tutorial would be awesome
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Well, I dont really think it is so hard, but I will make a video for a better understanding
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I didnt know its called fisheye :laugh:
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Yes! Make a google search of "fisheye" and you will see Will fishes see like that?
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tried a Sphere of my room, but some things not well joined, I took every precaution, just a chair and a pillow were like as a ninja has a sword, were cut and not aligned, is this normal? tava the room darker than normal, unfortunately came out grainy, but anyway, I still can not make a sphere as the examples from google, always something out failed. Already a panorama not.
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To make good spheres it is very important to:
- Have a good ilumination
- Some distance to things
My advice is to get into the "post pictures taken from your nexus 4" and search photosphere posts. You can learn a lot in that thread from very good nexus 4 photographers!!
Try again but not in your bedroom. Give us a pic from your window in mid-day light

Quick video tutorial added to the OP. I did it in two minutes so don't be very hard with me!!

Google Camera Update!

The rumored Google Camera update from the play store is here! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera
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nice..but it doesn't have hdr for the front camera..previous version had

Where settings are ? Can't find them...

Anyone have apk?
Not available in my country.
Thanks
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Skyfall007 said:
nice..but it doesn't have hdr for the front camera..previous version had
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Wow just noticed that. Hopefully they add it back in a future update.
Marsou77 said:
Where settings are ? Can't find them...
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Which settings? If you mean flash, HDR, grid, etc. It should be on the round bubble with the 3 dot menu which is located on the bottom right of your screen. If you're asking about the camera features like photo sphere, panorama, lens blur (Which is new) etc. You can swipe from the left side of your screen to the right in order to see them.
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malcho said:
Anyone have apk?
Not available in my country.
Thanks
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You can find it here http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/04/16/breaking-google-releases-stock-camera-app-to-the-play-store/
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borito24 said:
Wow just noticed that. Hopefully they add it back in a future update.
Which settings? If you mean flash, HDR, grid, etc. It should be on the round bubble with the 3 dot menu which is located on the bottom right of your screen. If you're asking about the camera features like photo sphere, panorama, lens blur (Which is new) etc. You can swipe from the left side of your screen to the right in order to see them.
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Nop! But just found what I wanted
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malcho said:
Anyone have apk?
Not available in my country.
Thanks
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Deleted...tnx
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I cannot find timer, white balance, light conditions and all that stuff that was present on previous release. Anyone able to find it?

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Nop! But just found what I wanted
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Oh, now I see what you meant. Thanks for the post since I somehow missed that option.
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sensei22 said:
I cannot find timer, white balance, light conditions and all that stuff that was present on previous release. Anyone able to find it?
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Just found the exposure settings in the advanced settings. You need to enable it. There are two picture above this post that shows you where the settings are.
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Just found the exposure settings in the advanced settings. You need to enable it. There are two picture above this post that shows you where the settings are.
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It seems timer and time lapse function is no more in this camera build. Atleaset none that I could find.
Think I'll revert back to stock camera for now. :e

pictures are pretty freaking good.. and the blur feature is pretty nice

The timer was very handy

dantezinn said:
The timer was very handy
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Maybe im stupid,but how to use timer...i cant get it ...
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dr_jerremy said:
Maybe im stupid,but how to use timer...i cant get it ...
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its not there anymore

dr_jerremy said:
Maybe im stupid,but how to use timer...i cant get it ...
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With front camera, take some pics with a lot of friends, it's horrible to catch and have a nice position

I like the quality control on panaroma

the option of the Timer & Countdown

Blurry photos, no focus on shutter press.....meh

Camera Quality

Just picked up a secondhand Z1 but not sure if I'm happy with camera Quality even when I take a pic using iso 50 in manual mode.
I've heard the camera even beats the S5 and the 5s etc but this is a pic I took just now indoors.
Why does detail seem to be so smudged?
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justcurious31 said:
Just picked up a secondhand Z1 but not sure if I'm happy with camera Quality even when I take a pic using iso 50 in manual mode.
I've heard the camera even beats the S5 and the 5s etc but this is a pic I took just now indoors.
Why does detail seem to be so smudged?
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atach again the picture because we can`t se it..
Indoors you can play with manual mode with nocturn peisage,

What firmware is the phone running?
Been some fixes in later fw
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y2grae said:
What firmware is the phone running?
Been some fixes in later fw
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Running 4.4.2
Build 14.3.A.0.681
Cheers

justcurious31 said:
Just picked up a secondhand Z1 but not sure if I'm happy with camera Quality even when I take a pic using iso 50 in manual mode.
I've heard the camera even beats the S5 and the 5s etc but this is a pic I took just now indoors.
Why does detail seem to be so smudged?
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Well to be honest..all companies lie about the capabilites of their cameras in phones..the recent s5 ad..has the text..simulated images..
But with that being said.. The camera is actually okay and will get better in the future.. With better algorithms and less compression. Try different settings until then
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Running 4.4.2
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Get the new update and u will see the difference
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nutzuTo said:
Get the new update and u will see the difference
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Hi,
What new update? I thought mine was running the latest? I've checked for new updates but none found?

HellRoot said:
Well to be honest..all companies lie about the capabilites of their cameras in phones..the recent s5 ad..has the text..simulated images..
But with that being said.. The camera is actually okay and will get better in the future.. With better algorithms and less compression. Try different settings until then
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True but this camera has a 1/2,3" sensor, ok not the biggest but very big for a phone and a lot of compact cameras have this size sensor so it should perform as good as a compact camera not a DSLR obviously.
I doubt Sony will make the algorithms/compression much better on this phone now that the Z2 is out?

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Sorry for my previous post, checked again and there is a build ending 757 available, that wasn't showing yesterday when I checked? weird.

Just taken the same pic on 757, I can't notice any difference?
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justcurious31 said:
Just taken the same pic on 757, I can't notice any difference?
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that's because there's 2 sources of light, the light of your TV and the light of your room, try a better target and compare

try wiping the lens everytime before taking photo.
But I think it is no problem at your result. it is normal when taking low light photo. sometime Z1 has focus problem (even it shows that it in focus, the image can still be smudged).
maybe you can try auto mode, it sometime give you better result.

justcurious31 said:
True but this camera has a 1/2,3" sensor, ok not the biggest but very big for a phone and a lot of compact cameras have this size sensor so it should perform as good as a compact camera not a DSLR obviously.
I doubt Sony will make the algorithms/compression much better on this phone now that the Z2 is out?
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Perhaps the algorithm from z2 will be usable on our Z1 as they use the same sensor and is the same hardware more or less
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