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Google HDR + Camera Software on the XZ1/XZ1 Compact?

https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-hdr-ported/
Has anyone tried using the Google Camera HDR+ software on the XZ1 or XZ1 Compact yet? Can you post some comparison shots to see if there's a significant improvement?
EDIT: According to this guy on reddit who has a XZ1 Compact, it doesn't launch:
https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyXperia...t_a_xz1_compact_and_wants_to_make_an/dnmvl8g/

Sony doesn't support RAW which is required for HDR.

besthijacker said:
Sony doesn't support RAW which is required for HDR.
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Damn. That's a bummer!

Yeah it's a real shame given Sony's imaging prowess with things like the Alpha camera series. One of the features that I'm kinda expecting as the norm now.

A bummer indeed. Is there any chance it will support RAW in the future or is there no chance whatsoever?

According to this article the app just received RAW support, it also says: "the app will simultaneously capture both a RAW image and JPG one with HDR+ effects" which leads me to believe it should work on the XZ1 in due time.
Link to the article: https://www.androidcentral.com/google-camera-port-now-supports-raw-images-and-full-hdr-control

Wish someone could ask the dev about XZ1 support.

mostling said:
According to this article the app just received RAW support, it also says: "the app will simultaneously capture both a RAW image and JPG one with HDR+ effects" which leads me to believe it should work on the XZ1 in due time.
Link to the article: https://www.androidcentral.com/google-camera-port-now-supports-raw-images-and-full-hdr-control
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Unless the XZ1's camera drivers are modified to provide RAW support either trough a Sony update or mods, that's not going to happen.

So the ported Google Camera APK works for all SD835 phones except Sony?! Yet another reason to get a Pixel 2.

PuffDaddy_d said:
So the ported Google Camera APK works for all SD835 phones except Sony?! Yet another reason to get a Pixel 2.
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on AOSP the google camera works including portrait mode

If you want make HDR Fotos than you can use the camera app "a better camera" it makes HDR photos very well, it takes 3 photos one with more light, one normal light and one with low light and put them together.
For me by fare the best camera app with HDR!

themagpieswarble said:
Has anyone tried using the Google Camera HDR+ software on the XZ1 or XZ1 Compact yet? Can you post some comparison shots to see if there's a significant improvement?
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russel5's XZ1C,G8441,Lilac]AOSP_8.1 comes with Google HDR+ baked in.

This has to be ported in the future.. I'm really trying to avoid the root/perpetual flashing treadmill but if the benefits over stock continue to increase....

tramtrist said:
This has to be ported in the future.. I'm really trying to avoid the root/perpetual flashing treadmill but if the benefits over stock continue to increase....
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Exact same page as you. I thought my rooting/flashing days were over in buying this "modern" phone but it looks I'll have to brush up on my TWRP how-to's

I have found this in a reddit forum
I am prevented for posting URL so just go to reddit and add the below
/r/Android/comments/73u1w4/latest_modified_google_camera_with_hdr_version_40/
Its worked for me, Though not sure yet the pictures are HDR or not,
After several crashes, the setting which work for me .
The main setting which stopped crashing the app is
Support level override - LIMITED_JPEG
and after that all the settings worked for which are stated in the app.
Video is not working though in this app.

sourabh0077 said:
I have found this in a reddit forum
I am prevented for posting URL so just go to reddit and add the below
/r/Android/comments/73u1w4/latest_modified_google_camera_with_hdr_version_40/
Its worked for me, Though not sure yet the pictures are HDR or not,
After several crashes, the setting which work for me .
The main setting which stopped crashing the app is
Support level override - LIMITED_JPEG
and after that all the settings worked for which are stated in the app.
Video is not working though in this app.
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have you see a good working?

Filmic Pro

I recently contacted support and here is their response:
Thank you for writing in. Actually, we are currently working to officially support the Huawei P20 Pro in the near future, but it is yet to be released because it is requiring major changes in the code. As it stands, it is not possible to implement manual white balance functionality and the device has no support for high bitrates.

Lewis Charles said:
I recently contacted support and here is their response:
Thank you for writing in. Actually, we are currently working to officially support the Huawei P20 Pro in the near future, but it is yet to be released because it is requiring major changes in the code. As it stands, it is not possible to implement manual white balance functionality and the device has no support for high bitrates.
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So that's means P20 Pro wont get Filmic Pro because Huawei color OS?

Not sure but they're definitely working on it. Here's some more info:
"It's my understanding that the Huawei P20 Pro has enough correct implementation of the Camera 2 API for FiLMiC Pro to support the device as soon as we get the white balance and bitrate issues handled."

Have you tried using Open Camera on the P20 Pro yet?

I tried it ages ago but didn't like the UI, I've heard that it doesn't have the "post sharpening" which is good for some poeple

Filmic works fine on my P20 Pro.

Oh okay cool, They must've updated it

starbase64 said:
Filmic works fine on my P20 Pro.
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Can you confirm it records at 4k, as well as locking the white balance, and ISO?
Many thanks

Yeah you can. Also 720p at 240fps but not 960fps

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.

Remove Camera Limitation / Alternative Camera APK?

Hello guys, I need some help... I'm using my smartphone camera for recording seminars and such... When using S8, it is rooted an I can remove camera limitation... I don't intend to root my Note 9, so can I ask for an alternative ways to record without limitation? I checked open camera already, but for some reason it says video quality not supported when opted for a 1080/60 settings. I'm using an exynos version though, so perhaps it is the cause.
Well, when I'm using S8, I can record 1080p 60fps for roughly 2 hours without issue, so I have confident that recording in Note 9 won't give problem.. I really hated samsung's limitation

You need zero camera

TheUndertaker21 said:
You need zero camera
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Any other alternatives? I'm not planning on rooting my phone right now...

Open camera may work

shagy38 said:
Open camera may work
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Open camera not working for me.. when I set the fps to 60, it says not supported..

Mi A3 Config File for Parrot's GCam 7.0.x

PMGC_7.0.009_ConfigsVersion_V3
Mi A3 xml config
Source : https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/configs-parrot-01/

I have it, but what does exactly?

papafan said:
I have it, but what does exactly?
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Xml file config this gcam to give best pictures

But how import this config xml file?
Sorry i found it.

Where should i put it ?

Press the links ppl. Don't be lazy

sotmax said:
Press the links ppl. Don't be lazy
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Ya i already have placed it in the gcamconfig folder is there anything else i have to fo ?

Has anyone tried Astrophotography with this or any GCam version? I'm not able to enable it

I think that simply select fron the pop up menu the infinity option in nightsight mode.

zenkhas said:
Has anyone tried Astrophotography with this or any GCam version? I'm not able to enable it
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I think it's not present in this version of gcam

zenkhas said:
Has anyone tried Astrophotography with this or any GCam version? I'm not able to enable it
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Astrophotography isn't that easy to port. A major reason why even Pixel 2 and OG Pixel will not receive this feature is because of hardware limitations. Even if the developers manage to port the feature somehow, it won't give you optimal results. Although the image processing highly depends on the software, but the hardware capability plays a very crucial role as well. For now, I would say, have patience and see how the porting scene rolls out.
I have a Pixel 3 XL (Which is supposed to get the feature) too with the latest official Google Camera 7.2 installed, still no sign of Astrophotography on my end. I am not a developer but have read enough on the topic because I can't purchase the Pixel 4 here in India, so looking out for as many P4 camera features to be available for my Pixel 3. Sadly, Live HDR+ and Dual Exposure controls won't be available for my device too.
Update: cstark27 has released a port of GCam version 7.2 and has managed to enable Astrophotography on the Pixel 2 (of course, the port is universal like always), along with several other changes. It's worth trying the port on the Mi A3 too. Here's the link to the release notes.

DJBhardwaj said:
Astrophotography isn't that easy to port. A major reason why even Pixel 2 and OG Pixel will not receive this feature is because of hardware limitations. Even if the developers manage to port the feature somehow, it won't give you optimal results. Although the image processing highly depends on the software, but the hardware capability plays a very crucial role as well. For now, I would say, have patience and see how the porting scene rolls out.
I have a Pixel 3 XL (Which is supposed to get the feature) too with the latest official Google Camera 7.2 installed, still no sign of Astrophotography on my end. I am not a developer but have read enough on the topic because I can't purchase the Pixel 4 here in India, so looking out for as many P4 camera features to be available for my Pixel 3. Sadly, Live HDR+ and Dual Exposure controls won't be available for my device too.
Update: cstark27 has released a port of GCam version 7.2 and has managed to enable Astrophotography on the Pixel 2 (of course, the port is universal like always), along with several other changes. It's worth trying the port on the Mi A3 too. Here's the link to the release notes.
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When it comes to Google, everything is done by Software. Astrophotography ports are already available for Poco F1, i hope somebody works on them to support A3 too.

zenkhas said:
When it comes to Google, everything is done by Software. Astrophotography ports are already available for Poco F1, i hope somebody works on them to support A3 too.
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Yes, but what I meant was that the results would not be as good as seen on the Pixel 4/Pixel 3/3a due to hardware. And yes, it works. You can even force-enable the Astrophotography feature in GCam.

Which mod has Focus at infinity option?