Any tried the Nokia 8 with the Google Camera App? - Nokia 8 Questions & Answers

As you guys probably know, this port of Google's Pixel app has been doing the rounds on XDA and various users report much better quality photos with it on Snapdragon devices.
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-updated-zero-shutter-lag-xiaomi/
Has anyone tried this on the Nokia 8? Does it work? If yes, could you post some sample photos and comparison with Nokia's own default camera app? I'm especially interested in low-light situations.
Thank you

yes, hdr+ is giving me awesome photos.
sadly we need to edit media_profiles.xml to add profiles for slow-motion and HFR.
can't alter the system for now as there is no bootloader unlock (thus no custom recovery or root).

Thank you.
I mostly care about HDR+ so that's great to hear.

Have tried the Google camera app and I believe at the moment I get better results. The Nokia software algorithms need some work I think.
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skip24ftlb said:
Have tried the Google camera app and I believe at the moment I get better results. The Nokia software algorithms need some work I think.
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First pic using Google camera. Wall paper to left of TV shows texture.
2nd Picture is Nokia cam. Washed out and lack of detail to left of tv
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I will update as further messing with the camera that the night shots with flash on with the pixel are shockingly bad. The flash is not working correctly. Pictures are not being lit up enough. It's a dual tone flash on the Nokia but with pixel APK, it's not firing the brighter flash
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Which is the best version of this app to run on Nokia 8?
I think the ones linked here will be good:
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-updated-zero-shutter-lag-xiaomi/
Filename MGCB_7.0H_C2API_Min_v.1.4.apk

Konstigt said:
Which is the best version of this app to run on Nokia 8?
I think the ones linked here will be good:
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-updated-zero-shutter-lag-xiaomi/
Filename MGCB_7.0H_C2API_Min_v.1.4.apk
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Try this. It's a lot newer.

CazeW said:
Try this. It's a lot newer.
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This was a good post to get the history and to learn about the different versions.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/modded-google-camera-hdr-60fps-video-t3658552
I'd say start with the 3.8 (linked in post above, without any letter after it) version but 1.4-version will probably be fine as well.

Note to others downloading the file: The Android Download-app doesn't open APKs, you need to install a file manager app to open it.
So next question, which are the recommended settings in the app? In the 3.8 version there are tons of values you can select. HDR+ isn't enabled per default.

I tried on Nokia8 and I think no one notice that it has small color dots and line in every photo that process HDR at the bottom of picture. I tried every setting and still can't figure out how to remove. It's also appear in skip24ftlb's photo.

Seems ok the shots come out slightly better than nokia stock but the bottom of the photo has these blue and red bars (looks like some graph lines) on every photo that you point at a bright source of light and reduce the brightness on screen to absolute minimum. Happened on all photos that I took of the sunrise with heaps of bright orange clouds.
It stickout more when the bottom half of the photo is darker down the bottom.
Cheers

Skamath said:
Seems ok the shots come out slightly better than nokia stock but the bottom of the photo has these blue and red bars (looks like some graph lines) on every photo that you point at a bright source of light and reduce the brightness on screen to absolute minimum. Happened on all photos that I took of the sunrise with heaps of bright orange clouds.
It stickout more when the bottom half of the photo is darker down the bottom.
Cheers
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How about using version 1.4?

chantszhim said:
How about using version 1.4?
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I am not sure which version it is there are too many digits in the file downloaded.
file name is gcam 4.4.012 blah blah blah and ends with v.1.1.apk so Is it 4.4 or 1.1. If it is 1.1 can you please direct me to 1.4
Thank you

chantszhim said:
How about using version 1.4?
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I tested with 1.4, 1.5, 3.7, 3.8, 4.0 and all of it happens. So i think there are no other options to avoid this.

Can someone share some pictures?
There are a lot of versions of GCam modded.
On HTC U11 topic, there's a large thread where many users are debating which is the best.
Can someone take a look how does it gets on Nokia 8?
Mine still not here. Maybe on the end of the month.
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First one with flash on
Others no flash
Latest version of google cam
Camera settins not optimal.

Same settings on google camera.
First pic google cam
Second nokia 8 native app

Here is a test to compare:
1. Capture Google Camera
2. Picture with Google Camera app 8,82 mb
3. Picture with Nokia Camera app 6,83 mb

Cyperi...what settings?

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Awesome! Just ordered a OTG-cable so I can test this on my D90. Will of course report back when the cable arrives.
-asbkar
Nice looking release and app.
Does this app support BULB mode? (d5100)
Thanks
Sure, I used it with mine
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Went ahead and bought the app, fine piece of work. Looking forward to more updates already.
Xp...:
did you have a special cable for the Nikon or for handy?
I have a Nikon D90 and a Galaxy SIII.
So what cables I need???
Sorry for this n00b question
Kung-Fu-Tse said:
Xp...:
did you have a special cable for the Nikon or for handy?
I have a Nikon D90 and a Galaxy SIII.
So what cables I need???
Sorry for this n00b question
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You just need a simple USB-OTG adapter or cable, like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/micro-USB-O...ablet-pc-MID-Keyboard-3g-dongle-/261031219115
It's a simple microUSB to USB female cord/adapter, to let you plug your usb cable bundled with the camera.
Update has been pushed on the Play Store and will appear in a few hours. Here is a list of the changes :
Burst mode
Save & Restore all camera settings
Share shot by tapping the preview
Various bug fixes
thx XploD :highfive:
is this also ok http://www.amazon.de/Samsung-Mikro-...r_1_12?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1360620837&sr=1-12
Kung-Fu-Tse said:
thx XploD :highfive:
is this also ok http://www.amazon.de/Samsung-Mikro-...r_1_12?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1360620837&sr=1-12
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Looks good
Seems good
@hikki6139 Thanks
Pushed a small update :
- Enhanced compatibility with older models
- Menus can now be closed by tapping outside of them
Will you include bulb mode? I would like to be able set long exposure for more than 30 seconds, 120 seconds for example. ..
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theg2009 said:
Will you include bulb mode? I would like to be able set long exposure for more than 30 seconds, 120 seconds for example. ..
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What DSLR have you?
Nikon only added the ability to trigger Bulb shots with D5200 it seems. I can't find it in the D5100/D7000 SDK docs.
XpLoDWilD said:
What DSLR have you?
Nikon only added the ability to trigger Bulb shots with D5200 it seems. I can't find it in the D5100/D7000 SDK docs.
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D7000 and D80
theg2009 said:
D7000 and D80
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Sorry, checked again and there is definitely no (documented) way to do bulb shots through third-party app with those devices :/ D5200 and more recent ones only.
XpLoDWilD said:
Sorry, checked again and there is definitely no (documented) way to do bulb shots through third-party app with those devices :/ D5200 and more recent ones only.
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that's pity, i already bought an app but i guess i can live without that feature. Thanks for fast reply!
This seems to work well with my d5100 except when in live view the camera button doesn't take a picture. Any reason for this? I can trigger video though.
killnine said:
This seems to work well with my d5100 except when in live view the camera button doesn't take a picture. Any reason for this? I can trigger video though.
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This will be fixed in the update coming in the next days.
is this compatible with D3100?

Post Pictures Taken with Xperia Z

Hi guys,
The best thing after design is Camera of Xperia Z, post some cool shots taken with your XZ (plz post 1image per post)
Note: If you like anybody's pics HIT THANKS !!!
Just to start here is mine.
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This was taken with hdr camera+ in quite low light.
Was comparing different camera apps last night.
Unfortunately the stock camera app either blurred it out, or fired flash and I got a blue white glare.
fards said:
This was taken with hdr camera+ in quite low light.
Was comparing different camera apps last night.
Unfortunately the stock camera app either blurred it out, or fired flash and I got a blue white glare.
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Dude, can you post the same shot taken by default camera !!
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auto+
Stock camera auto+
obviously flash fired, unfortunately it appears to cause a glare
Stock camera forced hDr no flash (same as the hdr camera+ app)
As I said I think the stock app(appears to be customized Corel suite that several oems use) is the issue with this device.
fards said:
Stock camera forced hDr no flash (same as the hdr camera+ app)
As I said I think the stock app(appears to be customized Corel suite that several oems use) is the issue with this device.
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so for now which camera app you would suggest? thanks.
Picture taken in low light - My Ipad Mini
Auto Mode
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fards said:
Stock camera forced hDr no flash (same as the hdr camera+ app)
As I said I think the stock app(appears to be customized Corel suite that several oems use) is the issue with this device.
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I just spilled tea all over myself laughing at your signature.
Wow..
fards said:
That phones too big!
why?
have you never held anything bigger than 4" in your hand? .
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LOL for ur Signature !!
All done in superior auto mode:
Akiainavas said:
All done in superior auto mode:
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Wow, I love the first one. I can't wait to take pictures of the beach!
MY little baby....it just rotate in the weird way lol.
I have done some tests today, simply to compare HDR and non-HDR photos (both in Normal Mode)
Without HDR :
With HDR :
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Without HDR :
With HDR :
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Without HDR :
With HDR :
**********************************
Without HDR :
With HDR :
Personally I think that in most cases HDR are a bit washed out.
HDR processing engine in XZ is not the best (I know what I am talking about, been doing photos for years ... with 60D, now with 7D over a year, processing with PS CS3, CS4 and now CS5).
What do you think guys ?
personally I think it's not post-processing the HDR properly, it's just saving the last exposure, (the stock camera takes 3 the same as the hdr+ app) then combines them.
You can see the different ones appear in the thumbnail preview in the stock camera app when you take a hdr photo, the last one is the one that shows up.
Must have a look at the logs, see if there's anything obvious.
fards said:
personally I think it's not post-processing the HDR properly, it's just saving the last exposure, (the stock camera takes 3 the same as the hdr+ app) then combines them.
You can see the different ones appear in the thumbnail preview in the stock camera app when you take a hdr photo, the last one is the one that shows up.
Must have a look at the logs, see if there's anything obvious.
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I wouldnt fully agree that it shows last from the 3. If it was, buildings would be properly exposed and the sky much over exposed. Like you can see this is not the case as the sky is still properly exposed.
Where to find these logs ?
I believe you are not talking about picture EXIF ?
Akiainavas said:
All done in superior auto mode:
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Looks like Basingstoke!
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here mine. one with auto and the other using panorama.
There's something wrong with some of your cameras,
it makes the sky look blue...
When everyone in the UK knows that it's grey
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trickyhenry said:
Looks like Basingstoke!
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Because it is
fards said:
There's something wrong with some of your cameras,
it makes the sky look blue...
When everyone in the UK knows that it's grey
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I've seen the sun yesterday. I know, shocking!

Camera struggles to focus

Hello,
I simply love my moto g but the same cannot be said about the camera. I find that the camera struggles to focus especially during close ups. I wonder if this is a problem with moto g camera module or should it be fixed via the next update? Tried Google camera also. Same problem.
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srprashant91 said:
Hello,
I simply love my moto g but the same cannot be said about the camera. I find that the camera struggles to focus especially during close ups. I wonder if this is a problem with moto g camera module or should it be fixed via the next update? Tried Google camera also. Same problem.
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Are you using the drag to focus (or tap to focus for google camera)? although I've just tested mine and mine is focusing and refocusing between distance and very close automatically no problem.
I did read on another thread that it focuses using differences between shapes so focusing on a plain uniform surface won't be very reliable.
What do you intend for "close"?
I take some photos at 25, 20, 15, 10 and 5 cm
The best distance is 25cm. Under this distance it can't focus properly.
Google Camera
http://imgur.com/dU6Rw5a,48MiVAd,g9CXRH0,cz6e6Sk,S8mNRYq
Motorola Camera with Autofocus
http://imgur.com/ZMwss7V,vXRXHkR,nkMA3Qm,yJAEXe8,EVuKEcS
Motorola Camera with " Square Brackets" Focus
http://imgur.com/9Sq7wyG,a5rywKI,s6KMVyw,dqlnTTO,87178W9
Best way to take macro is 25cm and zoom when the photo is done.
I miss the lumia camera for this, 735 had a wonderful focus:
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Jhyrachy said:
What do you intend for "close"?
I take some photos at 25, 20, 15, 10 and 5 cm
The best distance is 25cm. Under this distance it can't focus properly.
Google Camera
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Motorola Camera with Autofocus
http://imgur.com/ZMwss7V,vXRXHkR,nkMA3Qm,yJAEXe8,EVuKEcS
Motorola Camera with " Square Brackets" Focus
http://imgur.com/9Sq7wyG,a5rywKI,s6KMVyw,dqlnTTO,87178W9
Best way to take macro is 25cm and zoom when the photo is done.
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Depends, mine can focus clearly all the way to ~6cm from the subject but the way the phone focuses it requires a definite 'hard contrast area' to focus on, although in your examples you do seem to have that (assuming you're trying to focus on the corner of the object above), if you try to focus on an area without much 'change' in the surface it won't focus.
Could you share a pic with 6cm focus please?
I still sincerely hope they fix the camera in the upcoming update. The camera on the moto g is a major let down despite being an improvement over the previous generation in terms of resoultion.
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Jhyrachy said:
Could you share a pic with 6cm focus please?
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http://i.imgur.com/JlyQMdt.jpg
I only said approx 6cm, if you see the actual focus is just past 6cm and from testing earlier it will reliably focus at 7cm providing the light is good. You need plenty of light and hard edges for it to focus properly and you have to put the auto/manual focus directly on the hard edge for it to focus.
jay2the1 said:
http://i.imgur.com/JlyQMdt.jpg
I only said approx 6cm, if you see the actual focus is just past 6cm and from testing earlier it will reliably focus at 7cm providing the light is good. You need plenty of light and hard edges for it to focus properly and you have to put the auto/manual focus directly on the hard edge for it to focus.
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Really nice!
Do you used stock camera?
Jhyrachy said:
Really nice!
Do you used stock camera?
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Thanks , yep I use the stock camera I've just updated to the new version and the results are the same, I have Google Camera installed for photospheres but don't use it otherwise.
I have copied your method, this is my best result so far: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...cqJYQ/w643-h857-no/IMG_20141026_221648051.jpg
srprashant91 said:
Hello,
I simply love my moto g but the same cannot be said about the camera. I find that the camera struggles to focus especially during close ups. I wonder if this is a problem with moto g camera module or should it be fixed via the next update? Tried Google camera also. Same problem.
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I have the same problem............
Just got this for my wife to.replace her old iPhone 4S. So far she is very unimpressed by the camera quality and the lack of focus accross the room. As it shifts through focal lengths it can get a crisp pictire but autofocus never stops at the right spot.
*edit* just purchased Camera FV-5. Had to boost the contrast and saturation in the app, but focusing is way better.
I too have this problem, I sometimes need to quickly take pictures of a page in a book for a quote, and the camera simply won't focus on the text at all. The moto g turbo used to do a great job, I thought I was getting an upgrade, but the g 4 plus camera focus on close objects and text is horrendous. Do you think an update will fix it?

The camera isnt great is it?

What do you all think about the camera? It can't stand up to the iPhone 8+ and also the Note 8
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Compared to my Oneplus 3 the camera is superb!
But that doesn't surprise anyone...
Try the Google pixel camera APK off XDA. The camera is far better than IPhone. Nokia's own camera app needs work
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Compared to Galaxy S7 ,the camera is poor at the Nokia 8.
Really bad quality pic indoors, slow autofocus makes it impossible to take any pics of moving objects.
Asked customer service @ Nokia if there is an update coming for the camera , but they can't/won't answer.
The camera app is also poor compared to earlier Nokias , and current Samsungs.
I'd beg to differ f2dog. Mine took cracking pictures. Using the pixel APK just raised the camera to another level.
Unfortunately mine went back as it kept rebooting and apps crashing.
Just waiting to see what Google brings out tmoz and at that point possibly reorder another Nokia 8.
I was very happy with the results the cameras gave. But as I'd posted earlier, the Nokia camera app needs work.
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For me the camera is also good. If I want really perfect shots, I grab my dslr..
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Taken in the dark.. no messing with settings.
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f2dog said:
Compared to Galaxy S7 ,the camera is poor at the Nokia 8.
Really bad quality pic indoors, slow autofocus makes it impossible to take any pics of moving objects.
Asked customer service @ Nokia if there is an update coming for the camera , but they can't/won't answer.
The camera app is also poor compared to earlier Nokias , and current Samsungs.
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Could you please use the Pixel camera and post 2 shots (1 of S7 and 1 of Nokia8) same object if possible, just to compare them.
In Finland Note 8 costs 1029eur, smaller iPhone 8 costs 829eur, Nokia 8 costs 579eur. I suppose extra 250-450 eur gives you also better camera?
I feel that Nokia 8 focus and shooting is pretty fast in defaults (got flash disabled), took attached picture with single shot. When it gets darker images seem to get bit softer, not too bad though. Pretty easy point-and-shoot camera.
issues with Selfie with flash mode
i am having issues on my Nokia 8 using the selfie with flash mode. The whole screen goes white when taking a selfie with flash on. Has anyone experienced that?
bhat_vasu said:
i am having issues on my Nokia 8 using the selfie with flash mode. The whole screen goes white when taking a selfie with flash on. Has anyone experienced that?
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The screens the flash as there isn't a front facing flash
The camera is brill, the app is crap.
That video looks bias though.
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They really need to fix the camera app fast. Its Nokia for christ sakes they are famous for their camera.
srikanthuk said:
They really need to fix the camera app fast. Its Nokia for christ sakes they are famous for their camera.
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The image sensor isn't the best. Mid tier, only so much Nokia can do with the software. However, they should provide more manual control.
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kunjar said:
The image sensor isn't the best. Mid tier, only so much Nokia can do with the software. However, they should provide more manual control.
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the final image comes out fine. Its the time to focus that needs to improve.
srikanthuk said:
They really need to fix the camera app fast. Its Nokia for christ sakes they are famous for their camera.
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It is not Nokia though, it is HMD and i doubt they have the resources Nokia had, just be patient.
kunjar said:
The image sensor isn't the best. Mid tier, only so much Nokia can do with the software. However, they should provide more manual control.
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It isn't the worst either.
This is the same Christmas tree taken at the same time with an iPhone 6 and the Nokia 8
Actually my old lg g4 takes better pictures than the nokia 8 it is because the sensor and aperture lens limitations but if you are not taking care about pictures it is a good phone
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Google Camera improves thing a lot. Details as low light performance.
Google vs stock camera:

Gcam vs Stock cam app

Hello there, i have Xiaomi Mi A2 for like month or so. I wanna ask someone is it really worth do all the stuff (root etc) for that gcam app? I mean if there really big difference or just small details in final photos (gcam vs stock cam)? I just wondering if i should do it. Thanks for any advice or maybe some sample photos.
IMHO, Google Camera works better at night when used with Night Sight than the stock camera. During the day, Google Camera is not so good to take pictures because "focus dots" - small dots when the subject is blue or yellow, however, even in daylight, Google Camera capture more detailed photos than stock camera. HDR+ works very well, however, if you are satisfied with the results of stock camera app, stick with it.
I use gcam as my daily driver. Stock cam is no where close ,except maybe in certain conditions. It is totally worth it especially after xiaomi made the stock cam worse with the feb update.
Okey thanks. If i choose to do it should i use this guide?
Olmaik said:
Okey thanks. If i choose to do it should i use this guide?
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This is the best one.
what is the best version of gcam for this rom?? thanks in advanced
mma_1494 said:
I use gcam as my daily driver. Stock cam is no where close ,except maybe in certain conditions. It is totally worth it especially after xiaomi made the stock cam worse with the feb update.
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how worsee?
ond96 said:
how worsee?
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Noticeably worse. Loss in detail in appalling.
So i did it and last day i spend outside testing and holy moly that difference is sooo big. Gcam is 100% better and night sight is so cool even during day photos are much better then from stock cam.
Is it possible to use slow-mo and 1080p 60 FPS video recording with Gcam?
Hi, I'm new to the rooting stuff
I want to know if my data will be erased if I root
And what should I do if I got stuck in a boot loop
I'm on December update atm
I really want to get gcam
mario130jr said:
Hi, I'm new to the rooting stuff
I want to know if my data will be erased if I root
And what should I do if I got stuck in a boot loop
I'm on December update atm
I really want to get gcam
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If you haven't yet unlocked the bootloader, then yes you will lose data. Follow this guide,it is quite easy:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/how-to-enabling-cam2-gcam-android-t3868766
However instead of flashing a patched image as mentioned in the thread, just boot into it.(read the first page of the thread thoroughly)
Also, this method temporarily roots your device.
kadu20es said:
IMHO, Google Camera works better at night when used with Night Sight than the stock camera. During the day, Google Camera is not so good to take pictures because "focus dots" - small dots when the subject is blue or yellow, however, even in daylight, Google Camera capture more detailed photos than stock camera. HDR+ works very well, however, if you are satisfied with the results of stock camera app, stick with it.
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im using 1.41 latest version of gcam and no matter its day or night works really perfect. with portrait mode also it work really great
Maharram said:
im using 1.41 latest version of gcam and no matter its day or night works really perfect. with portrait mode also it work really great
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Can you share your apk's download link?
kadu20es said:
Can you share your apk's download link?
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download latest version by tolyan009
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-tolyan009/
Maharram said:
download latest version by tolyan009
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-tolyan009/
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I don't know what is wrong with my A2, but the install process doesn't work.
With all the other versions I still can see focus dots. Focus dots everywhere in the sky
kadu20es said:
I don't know what is wrong with my A2, but the install process doesn't work.
With all the other versions I still can see focus dots. Focus dots everywhere in the sky
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send me some photos that you shot with gcam or screenshots
Maharram said:
send me some photos that you shot with gcam or screenshots
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It works! I had an old version of GCAM.
There are two pictures: first stock camera (without february update) and the Google Camera Arnova 1.4a by TInNeun.
If you take a zoom in sky, you'll see small dots. This happens in yellow color too.
Stock
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Stock
GCam
GCAM
kadu20es said:
It works! I had an old version of GCAM.
There are two pictures: first stock camera (without february update) and the Google Camera Arnova 1.4a by TInNeun.
If you take a zoom in sky, you'll see small dots. This happens in yellow color too.
Stock
Stock
GCam
GCAM
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Idk if I'm a noob or ignorant but I don't identify these focus dots?
Danny17va said:
Idk if I'm a noob or ignorant but I don't identify these focus dots?
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Sorry, pal.
Here's a zoomed crop of the photo:
GCAM photo link (IMGUR)

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