Hi, I'm new to the android modding and hacking scene and I have a couple of broad questions I haven't found the answer to yet:
Why can't I just take the S6 camera apk and install it on my note 4?
Is there a simple way I could just trick my note 4 into looking like an S6 to the camera app and install it?
I've been experimenting with the magnetic stage in the note 4 when it comes to focusing the optics, and the S6 has manual control over lens position and therefore auto focus. I'd really like to try that manual control over the magnetic stage of the note 4. I've looked inside the camera modules and the note 4 and S6 seem to be the exact same camera module, except the S6 board is slightly different. I'm wondering if the electromagnetic stage is different or if it is just a software thing.
Is it harder than I think to port the camera app without adjusting it to work with the note 4?
Here's my thread digging into the camera modules, I can't get auto focus to work with the S6 optics and I'm running out of visible differences in the modules to test, and am beginning to look towards the software.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/general/note4-s6-camera-upgrade-t3116575
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Hi guys, I am a proud owner of a rooted Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. And I bought it because I am a very outdoor guy and I skate, mountain bike and what not. The main reasons why I bought my device is because it's rugged. Unfortunately when I bought it, I was informed that it would support the slow motion capabilities of the original flaship device (Samsung Galaxy S4) Which is around 1/2 , 1/4 and 1/8 of the video speed.
Well my s4 active didn't support this feature and I was devastated. But upon searching about it, I knew that s4 active had the same exact 8 megapixel shooter as of the note 2 and s3. There were threads suggesting that the slow motion capabilities of note 2. (Yes, note 2 supports slow motion 1/2 1/4 and 1/8) can be ported to s3. And I've seen people do this and it supports the slow motion capabilities smoothly after the port. :fingers-crossed:
Since S4 Active has the same camera as of s3 and note 2, I ported that camera2.apk of note 2 to my s4 active see if the slow motion could work as well. It did run, and although the screen resolution was different and the camera app displayed a smaller application display than normal, it did function. However the slow motion was bad. really bad compared to those of ported to s3 from note 2. I came to a conclusion that the bit rate of video. was weak on my phone. In case of hardware and software, the s4 active is way superior of that of s3 and I believe that the slow motion feature can be really ported to s4 active somehow. First in order to do that, we have to increase the bit rate of the s4 active's video to 30mbit/s as of that of note 2. It was similarly done to s3 and this is why it supported the slow motion. I don't know how to increase the mbit/s of the device. But there are multiple ways that people do. Many mods are there are for s3 which improves it's bit rate.
If there's a developer who could help out in porting slow motion from either note 3, ported s3 or even s4 to say the least, please please help? It would be really amazing if we could get slow motion for the s4 active. :highfive:
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Ugh, I'm willing to pay a certain amount for someone who could solve this! I need this so bad.
I'm thinking that no 1 care about this phone, especially Samsung.
So I will sell my S4 or swap it to Nexus 5.
The only thing I can suggest, check the play store....there are a bunch of apps for slow motion. Unfortunately, unless the bootloader gets unlocked, there's not much you can do.
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Great feature
Hi,
I want this feature too
captaincado said:
The only thing I can suggest, check the play store....there are a bunch of apps for slow motion. Unfortunately, unless the bootloader gets unlocked, there's not much you can do.
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The only thing is that the S4 Active internetonal version got bootloader unlocked, so that should be easy. (I thinkso)
captaincado said:
The only thing I can suggest, check the play store....there are a bunch of apps for slow motion. Unfortunately, unless the bootloader gets unlocked, there's not much you can do.
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I've actually checked with a lot of apk's but no avail. Couldnt find a decent slow motion app. Do you know any?
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Hi guys, I am a proud owner of a rooted Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. And I bought it because I am a very outdoor guy and I skate, mountain bike and what not.
The main reasons why I bought my device is because it's rugged. Unfortunately when I bought it, I was informed that it would support the slow motion capabilities of the original flaship device (Samsung Galaxy S4) Which is around 1/2 , 1/4 and 1/8 of the video speed.
Well my s4 active didn't support this feature and I was devastated. But upon searching about it, I knew that s4 active had the same exact 8 megapixel shooter as of the note 2 and s3. There were threads suggesting that the slow motion capabilities of note 2. (Yes, note 2 supports slow motion 1/2 1/4 and 1/8) can be ported to s3. And I've seen people do this and it supports the slow motion capabilities smoothly after the port. :fingers-crossed:
Since S4 Active has the same camera as of s3 and note 2, I ported that camera2.apk of note 2 to my s4 active see if the slow motion could work as well. It did run, and although the screen resolution was different and the camera app displayed a smaller application display than normal, it did function. However the slow motion was bad. really bad compared to those of ported to s3 from note 2. I came to a conclusion that the bit rate of video. was weak on my phone. In case of hardware and software, the s4 active is way superior of that of s3 and I believe that the slow motion feature can be really ported to s4 active somehow. First in order to do that, we have to increase the bit rate of the s4 active's video to 30mbit/s as of that of note 2. It was similarly done to s3 and this is why it supported the slow motion. I don't know how to increase the mbit/s of the device. But there are multiple ways that people do. Many mods are there are for s3 which improves it's bit rate.
If there's a developer who could help out in porting slow motion from either note 3, ported s3 or even s4 to say the least, please please help? It would be really amazing if we could get slow motion for the s4 active. :highfive:
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I strongly advice (you) to read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/slow-motion-phones-device-how-to-imo-t2998500
Refty! said:
Hi guys, I am a proud owner of a rooted Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. And I bought it because I am a very outdoor guy and I skate, mountain bike and what not. The main reasons why I bought my device is because it's rugged. Unfortunately when I bought it, I was informed that it would support the slow motion capabilities of the original flaship device (Samsung Galaxy S4) Which is around 1/2 , 1/4 and 1/8 of the video speed.
Well my s4 active didn't support this feature and I was devastated. But upon searching about it, I knew that s4 active had the same exact 8 megapixel shooter as of the note 2 and s3. There were threads suggesting that the slow motion capabilities of note 2. (Yes, note 2 supports slow motion 1/2 1/4 and 1/8) can be ported to s3. And I've seen people do this and it supports the slow motion capabilities smoothly after the port. :fingers-crossed:
Since S4 Active has the same camera as of s3 and note 2, I ported that camera2.apk of note 2 to my s4 active see if the slow motion could work as well. It did run, and although the screen resolution was different and the camera app displayed a smaller application display than normal, it did function. However the slow motion was bad. really bad compared to those of ported to s3 from note 2. I came to a conclusion that the bit rate of video. was weak on my phone. In case of hardware and software, the s4 active is way superior of that of s3 and I believe that the slow motion feature can be really ported to s4 active somehow. First in order to do that, we have to increase the bit rate of the s4 active's video to 30mbit/s as of that of note 2. It was similarly done to s3 and this is why it supported the slow motion. I don't know how to increase the mbit/s of the device. But there are multiple ways that people do. Many mods are there are for s3 which improves it's bit rate.
If there's a developer who could help out in porting slow motion from either note 3, ported s3 or even s4 to say the least, please please help? It would be really amazing if we could get slow motion for the s4 active. :highfive:
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1/2: Input 60fps, Output 30fps
1/4: Input: 120fps, Output 30fps
1/8 Input:120fps, Output 15fps
Smooth Motion: Input and Output 60fps
Time Lapse x2: Viewfinder 30fps, Input 15fps, Output 30fps
Time Lapse x4 - Viewfinder 30fps, Input 7.5fps, Output 30fps
Time Lapse x8 - Viewfinder 25fps, Input 3,75 (ca.4) Fps, Output 30fps
But this is better, see this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/slow-motion-phones-device-how-to-imo-t2998500
Hello everyone, I upgraded from note 4 to note 9. In Note 4 I had option in camera apk where I could choose camera mode where both camera rear and front was using I the some time. I can not find this option in note 9. There is no any download section either. It is very disappointed for note 9. Does anyone know is it any chance to bring this option for note 9?
It was removed from the camera a long time ago.
On Note8 i was able to use it .. downloaded from apk mirror and it worked ... Tried the same with Note9, but without success
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Hello everyone, I upgraded from note 4 to note 9. In Note 4 I had option in camera apk where I could choose camera mode where both camera rear and front was using I the some time. I can not find this option in note 9. There is no any download section either. It is very disappointed for note 9. Does anyone know is it any chance to bring this option for note 9?
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Download this
http://apps.samsung.com/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.sec.android.app.camera.shootingmode.dual
Not supported for note 9
x7nofate said:
Hello everyone, I upgraded from note 4 to note 9. In Note 4 I had option in camera apk where I could choose camera mode where both camera rear and front was using I the some time. I can not find this option in note 9. There is no any download section either. It is very disappointed for note 9. Does anyone know is it any chance to bring this option for note 9?
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It`s shame such device can`t use both rear and front camera in the same time but my old device Galaxy Note 3 can do this simple task! Probably somebody will find a way for us!
Really disappointing
Same here bro, i upgraded from note 4 to 9 and realise that dual camera option is missing. What a bull****. Shame on Samsung, first they took free inbuilt Radio and now dual camera option.
Victor 88 said:
Same here bro, i upgraded from note 4 to 9 and realise that dual camera option is missing. What a bull****. Shame on Samsung, first they took free inbuilt Radio and now dual camera option.
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Depending on which Note 9 you have,the FM capabilities might be there,you'll have to install an FM radio app:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/fm-radio-enabled-t3833113
Anyone manage to get this working? The mode is useful else all photos taken by me won't have me in it
I upgraded from note 5 to 9 and am surprised to see my most used camera function gone. I thought Samsung was all about the bloatware.
This bixby button can go to hell too.
I can't understand what the practical, or "business" reason, Samsung has for removing this very useful feature. Are there at least any third party apps that can do this?
Alternative dual camera
Try this... Work well in my note 9 with Android P
Smart Front Back Dual Camera
Mobile Apps Studio
Fron Google play store
Furnix00 said:
Try this... Work well in my note 9 with Android P
Smart Front Back Dual Camera
Mobile Apps Studio
Fron Google play store
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lol? it takes one picture, then second and then merge them together... this is not the same as samsungs dual picture (which was live).
I what you wish to do is take a high quality photo of for example friends and yourself or landscape and you, how about set up camera on case 'stand', compose picture then take remotely with bluetooth pen 'shutter release ' function
If you search and download the dual camera apk it will install just fine in Oreo 8.1... but unfortunately it needs an older camera apk.
Just want to ask if you know something about note9's camera sensors. In note 8 the sensor used on snapdragon models was slightly better than exynos one.
Do you know something about it on note 9?
Conito11 said:
Just want to ask if you know something about note9's camera sensors. In note 8 the sensor used on snapdragon models was slightly better than exynos one.
Do you know something about it on note 9?
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Look at the thread posted on here about note 9 camera sharpness. It will explain all .
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Xynos phones usually use Samsung ICOCELL camera sensor as opposed to Sony. This camera, as much as any one moans about sharpness is better than the Note 8 and on par with the S9+. I have tested and had all of them.
The samsung sensor is usually on par if not slightly better than the Sony to my eye.
Does anyone have working apks for these? I was able to install the most recent updates from apk mirror but they don't show in my camera modes or edit camera modes. Does anyone know if these are being worked on?
I want dual mode too...
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It is truly disappointing how Samsung removed the additional Camera modes for Note 9 users..
i have them on my s7flat
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/dual-camera/
Dual camera. I'm using a Verizon samsung Galaxy Note 8 and it works.
Steve One said:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/dual-camera/
Dual camera. I'm using a Verizon samsung Galaxy Note 8 and it works.
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I believe the Note 8 camera has no issues using the different downloadable modes (dual camera, sports, surround shot). Problem is trying to make them work on the Note9.
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It is truly disappointing how Samsung removed the additional Camera modes for Note 9 users..
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Not just that, it's much more disappointing that they actually decided on going with a *lower* resolution sensor than that of the Note 4 (of all).
I would never have expected that years along the line, camera quality for the Samsung Note range would go down, instead of up. Especially not in the steps from Note 4 towards Note 9.
But it did, and they're not even sorry, it seems.
We need a heavily amped up camera mod, with 100% jpeg and such. I'll try what I can do myself.
Am I the only one disappointed with low light & indoors capabilities of this camera?
So disappointed with the quality of indoor and low light pictures produced by my S10+. I have always been a Samsung guy, never missed on an S and Note model, had the P20 Pro last year then briefly the Mate 20 Pro but replaced it with the Note 9 due to the trash display on it. I held on to my Note 9 promising myself that Samsung will definitely deliver this time around and give us a good low light shooter with the S10 and also after the news about the bright night shot leaked out. But nope, I was wrong, Samsung still can't figure out how to give us a camera that can compete with the Pixel and the Huawei's in low light conditions, indoor photography, and moving objects.*
I love this phone, hands down the best phone I've ever had, but if Samsung doesn't release an update to address this and add a night sight or night mode like feature, then I am ditching it for the upcoming P30 Pro(if Huawei sorts out the display issues). I have two kids, and you can imagine how challenging it is for me taking pictures of them while playing and indoors, it's a big deal for me.*
Again, crossing my fingers Samsung addresses these issues, or developers finally find a way to give us exynos owners a reliable Gcam port that has a functioning night sight mode in it.
Camera sucks when it comes to photographing people. Period.
https://www.xda-developers.com/take...samsung-galaxy-s10-with-a-google-camera-port/
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https://www.xda-developers.com/take...samsung-galaxy-s10-with-a-google-camera-port/
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Sadly, this only works on the snapdragon version, I doubt we'll ever get a fully working port for exynos S10 phones.
same . I am using Mate 20 X then buy S10+ . Thinking about selling S10+ and keep the M20X cause of camera quality. After 1 year, Samsung only add 1 more wide angle camera, and still bad quality. I think they bring that wide angle cam from A series
am sure there''s 100s that are also but love other features to complain, but am with you just like everyone mentions love the build quality but damn work on the camera software instead of adding more lenses..