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Moto G5s Plus correct camera sensor and chipset

Hello everyone!
Creating this thread in order to clarify some details about our device.
I recently bought it (Europe version-xt1085,3Gb RAM/32gb) but instead of a SD625 it has a SD626. How is it possible? And giving the fact that there are rumors that also note that our camera sensor is a Sony IMX 258 Bayer and not a samsung CMOS makes me doubt much of the initial information provided or found. Can somebody please post different screenshots from the first page of CPU-Z and also to check system/etc/camera for camera msm Sanders XML for those who have the device rooted? I do not want to root it yet as Oreo updates are rolling in a couple of days.
I also want to find a solution to exceed the limitations of the software processing of the camera to the full potential of the sensor (if it is a Sony one indeed).
Thank you

Also take a look at the attachment.

Ok

SD 626 too

Mine also says Snapdragon 626, it's a CPU-Z bug. But regarding the camera sensor I have no idea if there's any way to improve the image quality via modifying the image processing.

Aptony said:
SD 626 too
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Do you have a XT1085 or XT1084?
And could you please pull out the files i requested?
The ones in the camera foldee that write Msm sanders or so. The ones who show the real camera sensor.

AhReLocazo said:
Mine also says Snapdragon 626, it's a CPU-Z bug. But regarding the camera sensor I have no idea if there's any way to improve the image quality via modifying the image processing.
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I checked with different applications. You might be right. It is very odd tho.
What about the camera files?
If you go to Moto G5 Plus's theming and modding forum, you'll see a thread explaining how. And how it gives rise to possibilities of other devices as well.

Sniper Killer said:
I checked with different applications. You might be right. It is very odd tho.
What about the camera files?
If you go to Moto G5 Plus's theming and modding forum, you'll see a thread explaining how. And how it gives rise to possibilities of other devices as well.
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Mine is an XT1806, and it's not rooted so I don't think I can get those files. Let me see

Sniper Killer said:
Do you have a XT1085 or XT1084?
And could you please pull out the files i requested?
The ones in the camera foldee that write Msm sanders or so. The ones who show the real camera sensor.
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XT1800 Latam

Aptony said:
XT1800 Latam
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I just checked the file. It shows S5K8L3 which unfortunately is a ****ty Samsung CMOS sensor. I don't think there is much to be done with this sensor. We're ****ed.

Sniper Killer said:
I just checked the file. It shows S5K8L3 which unfortunately is a ****ty Samsung CMOS sensor. I don't think there is much to be done with this sensor. We're ****ed.
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Btw I remember you from the Galaxy Ace i days

Aptony said:
Btw I remember you from the Galaxy Ace i days
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Wow that is so nice! And nostalgic. Its been a few years of my absence. I am back with this device now and it is intriguing me a lot to develop again. Currently waiting for the Oreo update and then I'll do my full research on the device.

Sniper Killer said:
I just checked the file. It shows S5K8L3 which unfortunately is a ****ty Samsung CMOS sensor. I don't think there is much to be done with this sensor. We're ****ed.
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Are you sure thats not the selfie cam? Pretty sure the dual camera has been 100% confirmed a sony sensor already
(Link) This guy contacted moto directly and they said it was the IMX258 / IMX258 Mono

William1020000 said:
Are you sure thats not the selfie cam? Pretty sure the dual camera has been 100% confirmed a sony sensor already
(Link) This guy contacted moto directly and they said it was the IMX258 / IMX258 Mono
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You can see clearly the name S5K3L8 as the rear sensor (mono&rgb). And at the other screenshot, the name S5K4H8 which is a selfie samsung sensor. You can google both of these sensors and their details are going to match our device's details.
There are also two files of the IMX258 in the camera folder but they're useless or maybe they put it to fake the users who, like me and many more, would be pissed off if they found out what a crap of a sensor they would have in their device.
The dev of the camera improvements of G5 Plus told me that the only way of improving it is by copying the tuning of other S5K3L8 sensors used in other devices. But it is used in Xiaomi Redmi 4 and its camera is worse than ours so i don't think that is going to be a good idea. Another way actually is by modifying the libs yourself. Which i cannot do at the moment.
Just use Google Camera for taking pictures atm. Its HDR+ mode is a touch of magic.

Sniper Killer said:
You can see clearly the name S5K3L8 as the rear sensor (mono&rgb). And at the other screenshot, the name S5K4H8 which is a selfie samsung sensor. You can google both of these sensors and their details are going to match our device's details.
There are also two files of the IMX258 in the camera folder but they're useless or maybe they put it to fake the users who, like me and many more, would be pissed off if they found out what a crap of a sensor they would have in their device.
The dev of the camera improvements of G5 Plus told me that the only way of improving it is by copying the tuning of other S5K3L8 sensors used in other devices. But it is used in Xiaomi Redmi 4 and its camera is worse than ours so i don't think that is going to be a good idea. Another way actually is by modifying the libs yourself. Which i cannot do at the moment.
Just use Google Camera for taking pictures atm. Its HDR+ mode is a touch of magic.
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The only way to confirm properly is to look at the hardware. Any idea where we may be able to find images of just the Samsung camera module so I can compare it the the one in my G5S+?
To be honest I'm very happy with the way my HDR+ photos turn out.
My family are convinced this has a better camera than the iPhone SE from using gcam, so the phone must be somewhat capable of good photos Low light photos are crap though, tons of noise.
EDIT: Samsung specs say the S5K3L8 sensor is capable of only 30fps. Given we can record 1080p/60fps maybe it isn't that sensor?

That's strange, my g5s plus can only shoot 1080p/30fps. I don't know if it was after the latest camera update or not.
Edit: my mistake, apparently i was looking at the front camera settings. The rear camera can shot 1080p/60 just fine and are up to 30fps 4k

William1020000 said:
The only way to confirm properly is to look at the hardware. Any idea where we may be able to find images of just the Samsung camera module so I can compare it the the one in my G5S+?
To be honest I'm very happy with the way my HDR+ photos turn out.
My family are convinced this has a better camera than the iPhone SE from using gcam, so the phone must be somewhat capable of good photos Low light photos are crap though, tons of noise.
EDIT: Samsung specs say the S5K3L8 sensor is capable of only 30fps. Given we can record 1080p/60fps maybe it isn't that sensor?
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The samsung sensor is capable of shooting 4k videos but it is not enabled in most devices that are using it. For example in Xiaomi Redmi devices. I do not know precisely why and how but any speculation would bring no improvement to the camera whatsoever.

V11 PRO Gyroscope?

UPDATE: Based on below responses, it has an emulated/pseudo 'AK09918' gyroscope, instead of a real hardware sensor.
Anybody who actually has the physical device with them, can you please confirm if the V11 Pro has a gyroscope sensor? It is not mentioned in GSMArena, and the sensor is missing on the V11 Pro website as well: https://www.vivo.com/in/products/v11pro
You can check using this app (or any other suitable app) and send screenshots to help everyone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.androidsensorbox&hl=en_US

Yes it does have gyroscope. Tested out on the app mentioned. Sorry but for some reason couldn't upload screenshots, as getting "bad request" error on xda app.

Psedu gyroscop? What does iy mean? Ist half gyro or fake gyro or what? What does Psedu gyroscop mean?
Screenshot uploaded for u. Now give us its gyro information too. Lolz

mahanmantare said:
Psedu gyroscop? What does iy mean? Ist half gyro or fake gyro or what? What does Psedu gyroscop mean?
Screenshot uploaded for u. Now give us its gyro information too. Lolz
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Ok. This means there is not a real gyroscope sensor. Changes in angular rotation are approximately measured using a combination of accelerometer and magnetometer. Probably why the resolution on your screenshot shows only as 0.1.
My current phone (Xiaomi) shows a BOSCH gyro unit with a resolution of 0.000532.

whymakemedothis said:
Anybody who actually has the physical device with them, can you please confirm if the V11 Pro has a gyroscope sensor? It is not mentioned in GSMArena, and the sensor is missing on the V11 Pro website as well: https://www.vivo.com/in/products/v11pro
You can check using this app (or any other suitable app) and send screenshots to help everyone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.androidsensorbox&hl=en_US
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Here's a list of sensors available
Sent from my vivo 1804 using XDA Labs

Note 9 Camera Quality Issue?

I found this issue when I was taking low light pictures. It's like some pink flare at the edges of the photo, I don't know how to call it. It is visible only in a few low light situations.
Here is some of my captures + some pictures with the same issue I found on google (almost every night photos I found on google had this issue):
It's clearly visible when you turn up your screen brightness because it appears only in dark area like the sky.
Is it some defect?

KastrO_on said:
I found this issue when I was taking low light pictures. It's like some pink flare at the edges of the photo, I don't know how to call it. It is visible only in a few low light situations.
Here is some of my captures + some pictures with the same issue I found on google (almost every night photos I found on google had this issue):
It's clearly visible when you turn up your screen brightness because it appears only in dark area like the sky.
Is it some defect?
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was the flash on? and do you have a case?

bober10113 said:
was the flash on? and do you have a case?
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It doesn't matter if there is a case or not. There is always the same "pink flare". I think it's like low quality camera sensor or something like that.
I hope you can see that flare in those pictures. Because it's clearly visible on my note 9. If not I can brighten those photos and reupload them.
Flash was off.
BTW I have exynos version.

KastrO_on said:
It doesn't matter if there is a case or not. There is always the same "pink flare". I think it's like low quality camera sensor or something like that.
I hope you can see that flare in those pictures. Because it's clearly visible on my note 9. If not I can brighten those photos and reupload them.
Flash was off.
BTW I have exynos version.
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do you have a case?

bober10113 said:
do you have a case?
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Yes I have.

i had the same problem

abood.mhd said:
i had the same problem
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Did you do something about it?
If you have some pictures with this issue I would be grateful if you could post it in here.
Odoslané z SM-N960F pomocou Tapatalku

KastrO_on said:
Did you do something about it?
If you have some pictures with this issue I would be grateful if you could post it in here.
Odoslané z SM-N960F pomocou Tapatalku
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I am sorry I deleted those pictures and now we are in the daytime. At night I will post some picture ,, for me note 9 camera is very bad

My experience with my Note 9 has been night and day since I've been using Arnova's Gcam port (Vs. the terrible stock camera app)

Plz link

https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/Gcam_6.2.024_Advanced_V2.0.190420.0415.apk

KastrO_on said:
Yes I have.
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take it off and try again.

shagy38 said:
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/Gcam_6.2.024_Advanced_V2.0.190420.0415.apk
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man that version is almost 100% working!
flash dosent work at all and playground stickers aren't. well so so but let's say the guardians of the galaxy dont.
still the best 6.x apk I've tried yet.
thanks!

I have no issues using flash the only thing not working for me is slow motion video as for playground I do not use those.

bober10113 said:
man that version is almost 100% working!
flash dosent work at all and playground stickers aren't. well so so but let's say the guardians of the galaxy dont.
still the best 6.x apk I've tried yet.
thanks!
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what you set in the options, default? you have print screen?

here are some night terrible pics

shagy38 said:
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/Gcam_6.2.024_Advanced_V2.0.190420.0415.apk
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it's very lagy and not good on my Exynos phone

abood.mhd said:
it's very lagy and not good on my Exynos phone
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its the best of the 6.x up to date i my opinion. much less laggy in fact.

bober10113 said:
its the best of the 6.x up to date i my opinion. much less laggy in fact.
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it's over Exposure ، The front camera does not work ، and if i turn of hdr it's freez

abood.mhd said:
it's over Exposure ، The front camera does not work ، and if i turn of hdr it's freez
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works fine here...check if you dont have multiple cam apps and are opening the wrong one. also maybe you need to add xml config settings. follow guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79587293&postcount=268
please that thread to continue discussion as we are hijacking .

Google camera on Red Magic 3?

Is it possible to got the Google camera software on the Red Magic 3 WITHOUT ROOT?
I'm seriously considering buying this phone but I want to be able to take great photos.

Bandit1999X said:
Is it possible to got the Google camera software on the Red Magic 3 WITHOUT ROOT?
I'm seriously considering buying this phone but I want to be able to take great photos.
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You never need root for Google Cam. You only need someone to make it work with the device.
So far, no luck.
But, the camera is already great. It has the same sensor as Oneplus 7 pro and that phone is one of the highest on the dxomark list:
https://www.dxomark.com/category/smartphone-reviews/
I compared the camera to Galaxy S9, and it seems to take better photos than GS9.
But yeah, Google Cam would make it even better.

Yes. U can use gcam for Nubia red magic 3. But 3 features not working
Potrait
Night sight
Slow motion

sandeepkhatri said:
Yes. U can use gcam for Nubia red magic 3. But 3 features not working
Potrait
Night sight
Slow motion
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Which apk?

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I didn't have watsapp. Why don't you point it out from this website?
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

I am using the xiaomi mi9 port that is in the google camera thread in XDA. It works well.
Sent from my NX629J using Tapatalk

mumboender said:
I am using the xiaomi mi9 port that is in the google camera thread in XDA. It works well.
Sent from my NX629J using Tapatalk
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Do you happen to have the apk exact name? Also, are you using a config file?
EDIT: I tried both apks in the MI9 thread with two suggested config files.
I only shot in a dimly lit indoors scene, and the results were horrible (both 48 and 12 mpx.) Difficulties to focus. Noise was so bad, I've never seen anything like that before.
By comparison, the stock camera was like night and day, so much better.

I am using the following apk... GCam-6.2.030_Arnova8G2_Urnyx05-v1.8.apk
I also get better results with the stock camera, but I was assisting in the thread. Also if you look at the OnePlus 7 pro they have some exposure settings that do assist with the dark results.
Sent from my NX629J using Tapatalk

mumboender said:
I am using the following apk... GCam-6.2.030_Arnova8G2_Urnyx05-v1.8.apk
I also get better results with the stock camera, but I was assisting in the thread. Also if you look at the OnePlus 7 pro they have some exposure settings that do assist with the dark results.
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No fault of your own, thanks for the extra info.
What do you mean "they have some exposure settings" though? Some kind of a config file?
Also, it seems like unless someone buys the phone and sends it to Arnova, the Google Cam may not really come to fruition for this phone.
At the same time, I'm well satisfied with the stock camera app. It just doesn't have the same processing power as the Google Cam at preserving detail.

I got the Google Pixel 5, what do you need to know?

UPDATE 15 October:
Embargo has now lifted!
I got THREE additional videos now live; the full review, camera, and audio review:
UPDATE 5 October:
I've been informed on 5 Oct to not post anything further on the Pixel 5 until the embargo lifts (which I can't communicate when that is).[/B]
You can find more information about the device via my Twitter feed; incl battery updates, camera shots etc.
Hi everyone,
Seen there's some love for the Pixel 5 here at XDA (Hi again XDA gang!), so as I have the phone in front of me. What do you need to know?
I'm looking to get confirmation from my source to see if I can extract the camera.apk for you, but before sharing any files (including original photos from the Pixel 5), I'm getting it confirmed. Rather be safe than sorry
Anyway, ask away, I'll try my best to answer everything I can.
Oh, and my video on YouTube of the phone (if you don't believe I have the phone), is live on my channel too:
EDIT: Latest YouTube hands-on video has just gone live!

TotallydubbedHD said:
Hi everyone,
Seen there's some love for the Pixel 5 here at XDA (Hi again XDA gang!), so as I have the phone in front of me. What do you need to know?
I'm looking to get confirmation from my source to see if I can extract the camera.apk for you, but before sharing any files (including original photos from the Pixel 5), I'm getting it confirmed. Rather be safe than sorry
Anyway, ask away, I'll try my best to answer everything I can.
Oh, and my video on YouTube of the phone (if you don't believe I have the phone), is live on my channel too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBiRaK3XB5Y
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Can you get into ADB shell and report the output of
Code:
cat /proc/mounts
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How did you get it? Well, yes, we would all like to take a look at apk gcam

Nice! So heavy is it? Im coming from a Note 9 which is a heavy phone. Hoping the P5 is a little lighter in build. What month security update is it on? What color u got?

TotallydubbedHD said:
Hi everyone,
Seen there's some love for the Pixel 5 here at XDA (Hi again XDA gang!), so as I have the phone in front of me. What do you need to know?
I'm looking to get confirmation from my source to see if I can extract the camera.apk for you, but before sharing any files (including original photos from the Pixel 5), I'm getting it confirmed. Rather be safe than sorry
Anyway, ask away, I'll try my best to answer everything I can.
Oh, and my video on YouTube of the phone (if you don't believe I have the phone), is live on my channel too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBiRaK3XB5Y
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Hey, thanks!
Can you confirm that you can switch to the Ultra Wide Angle camera in third party apps (Snapchat, Instagram, etc) when doing a pinch zoom out?
Is there an Ambient EQ setting in Settings>Display>Advanced?

How much bright display is?
Can you force 90hz from developer settings?
How is haptics?
How is stereo speakers?
How slow it feels to flagship phones like Pixel 4 or Note 20 Ultra? Especially if someone is using 2020 flagship phones.

How does the screen brightness compare to the 4xl?

The wallpapers on the promotional images are included? Can you share? ?

Since you're able to hold it and use it, is it worth the price they are retailing it for ?
How are the stereo speakers, are they comparable to the 3XL ?
How responsive is it ?

How's the feel of the device, slippery or gritty like the renders suggest? Does it support hdmi output from its usb-c port? Still squeezable? Fp gestures for qs return? Pixel visual core is present? Any feature parity between the normal and ultrawide cam? What's the max slo-mo fps? Anything major is missing? And sorry for asking so many questions. ?

topjohnwu said:
Can you get into ADB shell and report the output of
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cat /proc/mounts
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Won't be sharing any finer details until I have confirmation that I can (incl the camera.apk), sorry!
Ershowike said:
How did you get it? Well, yes, we would all like to take a look at apk gcam
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Got it from Vodafone, a mobile provider in the UK.
TokedUp said:
Nice! So heavy is it? Im coming from a Note 9 which is a heavy phone. Hoping the P5 is a little lighter in build. What month security update is it on? What color u got?
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It's in black, as you'll see from the video. and Weight wise it's light
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Hey, thanks!
Can you confirm that you can switch to the Ultra Wide Angle camera in third party apps (Snapchat, Instagram, etc) when doing a pinch zoom out?
Is there an Ambient EQ setting in Settings>Display>Advanced?
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I don't use Snapchat, so can't comment on that. But on IG I can't zoom out, but can zoom in. Same happens when I'm on the S10+, however.
ismailonrails said:
How much bright display is?
Can you force 90hz from developer settings?
How is haptics?
How is stereo speakers?
How slow it feels to flagship phones like Pixel 4 or Note 20 Ultra? Especially if someone is using 2020 flagship phones.
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It gets REALLY bright, haven't measured it yet - but I suspect it's above 500 nits.
'Smooth Display' can be enabled via the Display options: 60->90Hz automatically.
There's no additional option in the dev settings
Haptics feel natural, nothing to report, other than it's located at the bottom of the phone.
Stereo speakers upon first impressions are pretty poor; they sound tinny. The S10+ trounces it.
Feels fluid so far, but can'#t really pass much judgement as I've only had it for a short time.
innisdb said:
How does the screen brightness compare to the 4xl?
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Didn't get the 4XL, but as mentioned above, it's bright; need to measure it.
meddgab said:
The wallpapers on the promotional images are included? Can you share?
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Can't share anything from the phone until I can say it's safe to do so, sorry!
Chosen_on184 said:
Since you're able to hold it and use it, is it worth the price they are retailing it for ?
How are the stereo speakers, are they comparable to the 3XL ?
How responsive is it ?
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See above on the answers I've given to others

Last question .. is squeeze gone ? meaning squeeze to activate assistant .. I loved this feature on my 3XL

TotallydubbedHD said:
Oh, and my video on YouTube of the phone (if you don't believe I have the phone), is live on my channel too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBiRaK3XB5Y
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Great video, thanks! Please get @topjohnwu those files if possible.

Chosen_on184 said:
Last question .. is squeeze gone ? meaning squeeze to activate assistant .. I loved this feature on my 3XL
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Yup, it's no longer there, unfortunately!

Can you check if these two features are present?
New Google Assistant keyboard dictation: https://twitter.com/MishaalRahman/status/1311757613235941377
Back tap gestures (like iOS 14): https://www.xda-developers.com/goog...-tap-gestures-android-11-screenshots-recents/

MishaalRahman said:
Can you check if these two features are present?
New Google Assistant keyboard dictation: https://twitter.com/MishaalRahman/status/1311757613235941377
Back tap gestures (like iOS 14): https://www.xda-developers.com/goog...-tap-gestures-android-11-screenshots-recents/
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I don't use G assistant, but will test at some point.
As for the screenshot: it didn't seem to do anything when I did as the video.

TotallydubbedHD said:
I don't use G assistant, but will test at some point.
As for the screenshot: it didn't seem to do anything when I did as the video.
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Both features will probably come in a Pixel Feature Drop, then. Thanks for sharing!

How is the screen quality?
IE: coming from a QHD Pixel 4 XL to the FHD Pixel 5?

Add Build.prop file please

What's the screen brightness? Is it brighter than the 4 XL? I have googled everywhere and just no answer about something so important.
Also is the battery life significantly better and do you think it's worth buying coming from a 4 XL?
Edit: nvm just saw your replies! Thank you! Is Ambient EQ available under Settings > Display?
It's not listed on the Store site which is suspicious.