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[Q] Xperia Z1 + iHackers 4.3 + iHackers Kernel - 20MP Camera Hack...

Hi, after 12 hours of bricking and unbricking my phone and forgetting to save TA partition I have successfully got my phone working again with the custom ROM installed and semi working.
The main reason I wanted it was to get my camera working on 20MP with superior auto. However when I have taken photos on superior auto I am getting 8MP photos instead of 20MP. When installing the ROM I did choose th 20MP mod and have seen the mod is there via the security app but still struggle to get the camera to take 20MP on auto.
I would have liked to post this message in the correct post in the iHackers thread but the forum would rather I spam 10 posts before they allow me to post in there... Strange if you ask me as I do not have time to spam 10 posts, I would however stick around after this problem is resolved as I have just got into Android phones after finally leaving apple... :S
Does anyone else have the Z1 with this ROM and having the same issue?
PS. I forgot to save the TA partition like a NOOB! BUT every app is working fine except Wisepilot for Xperia, which installs but has asked me to pay for the features I am supposed to already have. I suspect this is due to the missing DRM files.
I know there is no way to get DRM back but what if I sent the phone to Sony and asked to pay to get them back, is that a possibility?
To recap:
1: How to get 20MP on superior auto...
2. Wisepilot for Xperia, does it work for free on this ROM?
3. Will Sony fix DRM for cash? If not, is there a way around this? Insurance?
Thanks.

coolio85 said:
1: How to get 20MP on superior auto...
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You have just 2 options to get 20mp in Superior Auto, 1 flash the VodafoneUK FTF 4.3 from HERE or use this Xposed HERE
coolio85 said:
2. Wisepilot for Xperia, does it work for free on this ROM?
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Probably not and is compatibility issue but maybe someone figure out how to let it work. Nothing what I am aware of.
coolio85 said:
3. Will Sony fix DRM for cash? If not, is there a way around this? Insurance?
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Ask them how this will cost you because nobody did this before and maybe is not worth to do it because the phone working properly anyway.
There is no way around to get back your DRM keys and no Warranty too now so anything you will have with your phone, you have to pay.

If you installed xposed module in flashing process then you have it already and there's no need to install it again.
Go to settings/IHackers/Xposed framework and enable module.
Restart and that's it.
If it still won't work, go again in settings/iHackers/xposed framework and reinstall xposed framework again.
After every change (modules, xposed framework) you have to restart your device.
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coolio85 said:
Hi, after 12 hours of bricking and unbricking my phone and forgetting to save TA partition I have successfully got my phone working again with the custom ROM installed and semi working.
The main reason I wanted it was to get my camera working on 20MP with superior auto. However when I have taken photos on superior auto I am getting 8MP photos instead of 20MP. When installing the ROM I did choose th 20MP mod and have seen the mod is there via the security app but still struggle to get the camera to take 20MP on auto.
I would have liked to post this message in the correct post in the iHackers thread but the forum would rather I spam 10 posts before they allow me to post in there... Strange if you ask me as I do not have time to spam 10 posts, I would however stick around after this problem is resolved as I have just got into Android phones after finally leaving apple... :S
Does anyone else have the Z1 with this ROM and having the same issue?
PS. I forgot to save the TA partition like a NOOB! BUT every app is working fine except Wisepilot for Xperia, which installs but has asked me to pay for the features I am supposed to already have. I suspect this is due to the missing DRM files.
I know there is no way to get DRM back but what if I sent the phone to Sony and asked to pay to get them back, is that a possibility?
To recap:
1: How to get 20MP on superior auto...
2. Wisepilot for Xperia, does it work for free on this ROM?
3. Will Sony fix DRM for cash? If not, is there a way around this? Insurance?
Thanks.
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I have the same problem. I forgot to backup the TA partition and now suffering for losing those drm keys. The x reality engine is not functioning and i need that to watch movie. So sad.(still finding the solution how to gain back those drm.keys)
And then i did install ihackers rom to gain superior 20mp but its useless. 20mp is even worse when it comes to low light condition. so i disabled it. Not happy with this.

The same here- dissapointed and regret Bootunlock- didnt actually now that would happen

Green line photos and camera freezing!!!

Apologies if this is in the wrong place, but I've searched and can't seem to find this issue anywhere so am in need of help.
Issue:
Open camera (stock) on the P9 and take photo, shows up in the gallery box in corner, if I exit camera photo is fine. The problem arises if I then try to take another photo straight after the first i.e. person didn't smile the camera won't take a photo and when I exit and re-enter camera (or gallery) the photo is just green lines.
I've played around with settings and changed memory card but am still getting the same issue, is there something I'm not doing setting wise or is it a fault with the camera?
Thanks in advance.

You mean like the one below? I've had it happen to me a few times - primarily during low light shots. If I exit the camera app and come back, the next set of photos then seem to be fine.
I think it's a software problem - I recollect seeing a change log for build 136 which indicated there was a fix for it. I'll try to find the log and post the relevant details.

rajeshr said:
You mean like the one below? I've had it happen to me a few times - primarily during low light shots. If I exit the camera app and come back, the next set of photos then seem to be fine.
I think it's a software problem - I recollect seeing a change log for build 136 which indicated there was a fix for it. I'll try to find the log and post the relevant details.
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Hi, thanks for the reply. Yes exactly like that one, however it's during any kind of shot not just low light ones. I have had the problem since I had the phone and initially the problem did go away if I exited the app and came back but now it's every time, the only way to not have that happen to the photos is if I exit and renter after every photo - which kind of spoils the spontaneity.
Thanks I'd appreciate that.

Op1wan said:
Hi, thanks for the reply. Yes exactly like that one, however it's during any kind of shot not just low light ones. I have had the problem since I had the phone and initially the problem did go away if I exited the app and came back but now it's every time, the only way to not have that happen to the photos is if I exit and renter after every photo - which kind of spoils the spontaneity.
Thanks I'd appreciate that.
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Here's an image showing the relevant content for the B136 update.

Thanks for that, I've tried downloading the B136 about 5 times now, from different locations and following different instructions, unfortunately it either fails or once downloaded the extraction fails or the software install fails.

Just to say thanks again, I downloaded it to PC and copied it across instead and it's updated and solved the issue.

Op1wan said:
Just to say thanks again, I downloaded it to PC and copied it across instead and it's updated and solved the issue.
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Glad to hear that 136 fixed your issue. What version of the P9 do you have? And what build have you downloaded?
I'm on the 134 build for my P9 L-09 - still waiting for the update for my geo (C636).

No more oversharpening?

I recently saw that the camera does not over sharpens the photos anymore, which is something that I personally liked. Is there a way to get it back?

Is there any way how to do it? ?

bun7ar said:
I recently saw that the camera does not over sharpens the photos anymore, which is something that I personally liked. Is there a way to get it back?
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Where did you see this info?

Mr Patchy Patch said:
Where did you see this info?
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I see it clearly with the pictures I take, mostly on clouds. I had a few updates since I got the phone and the oversharpening is clearly gone...

Which firmware version you on?
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on 156 the master AI is disabled by default

kaiowas82 said:
on 156 the master AI is disabled by default
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What's new in 156? I'm still on 131

Is 156 different from my 152 or is it other name on different countries? (I still have oversharpening)

I reset my phone and now it's back... I haven't done that since an update... Something must've happened. Anyway, thanks!

i read from build 152 and up, that master AI is disabled by default, which then oversharpening of the images won't be done, since AI isn't activated. It can be enabled/disabled via camera settings from build 152.

It was enabled by default for me when i got 152.

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It was enabled by default for me when i got 152.
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that's because it was enabled before 152 build, if you did a fresh install of 152 then it will be disabled by default. Only new installation/factory reset will put it to disabled automaticly.

Hey, I want to buy a P20 Pro instead of S9 (not Plus) but the oversharpning and the week cpu... I'm not sure. But when it is solved, I thing i will go for it. So, is it solved with the new firmware?

There is still some sharpening applied even when AI is disabled. But what troubles me more is the aggressive noise reduction and heavy jpeg compression, it takes away so much of the details this camera is capable of producing.
/ Magnus

Some sharpening is OK. Every raw needs to be edited to generate a jpeg. It would be great if you can adjust this process like you can do on a dslr. Sharpness, Saturation, denoise, compression… none, low, mid, high, extreme. On the examples which I saw, I guess they use something between high and extreme. Low would be nice, mid also OK.
Maybe we should contact Huawei "aggressively" for a feature request.
@Magnus3D, would you buy the phone again and is the camera worth the drawbacks?

Every device has it's drawbacks, and as most of us know even the P20 Pro. But to answer your question, yes i would not hesitate to buy the P20 Pro again because all of it's advantages outweighs it's disadvantages.
/ Magnus

Magnus3D said:
Every device has it's drawbacks, and as most of us know even the P20 Pro. But to answer your question, yes i would not hesitate to buy the P20 Pro again because all of it's advantages outweighs it's disadvantages.
/ Magnus
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Even if you cant unlock the bootloader and huawei stops updating their phones? That means you cant flash any custom roms and the device is stuck on the last official rom released.

Yup, it doesn't matter that much for me. If those are important for you then get another device which fills your specific needs and requirements.
/ Magnus

Nokia 8 Sirocco Google Cam mod not working after Andriod 10 update

Hi All,
Phone : Nokia 8 Sirocco
I used to have a working Google cam mod on my phone until the Andriod 10. Now none of the mods I install works! It just crashes.
Does anyone know which works on this!?

Yes, me too... Please, help !
With killercam v1, just video work...

HAL3 is disabled
Hello,
It seems that HAL3 support for Camera is missing from the Android 10 build. I've send an email to Nokia support today. Until it is fixed, and you(generally speaking) are still on Android 9, and use Gcam mod, stay away from the update.

I hope problem with GCam will be resolved soon.

They disabled Raw with this Android 10 update.
We paid premium so we could have less quality camera, and camera app options than mid-range Nokia's ?
Remember, no Lightroom raw capture and edit possible either.

Same here, I have tried lots of Gcams and all not working, except the stock one from Play Store, but are missing important feature like night mode....
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1. Install KillerCam_V1.5_Revolution_6.1.021.apk
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1139/
2. Go to app details and force stop Killer Cam
3. Clear all app data from Killer Cam
4. Start Killer Cam and confirm access to location etc.
5. Close Killer Cam
6. Install Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.6-Fu24_5Lens-02b6.5-A10.apk
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1049/

Thank you, work prefect

Not working on Android 10.
It doesn't crash but there is no HDR+ and no night sight.

kapor82 said:
Not working on Android 10.
It doesn't crash but there is no HDR+ and no night sight.
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HDR works on mine.

PavilionDV said:
Same here, I have tried lots of Gcams and all not working, except the stock one from Play Store, but are missing important feature like night mode....
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1. Install KillerCam_V1.5_Revolution_6.1.021.apk
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1139/
2. Go to app details and force stop Killer Cam
3. Clear all app data from Killer Cam
4. Start Killer Cam and confirm access to location etc.
5. Close Killer Cam
6. Install Gcam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.6-Fu24_5Lens-02b6.5-A10.apk
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1049/
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PavilionDV said:
HDR works on mine.
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The posted solution results in a working GCam but I would not agree that HDR works. Yes, the menu is active and you can toggle the feature on but there is no difference in the photos at all (at least to my eye). I suppose that the app is taking normal snaps without HDR, regardless of the chosen mode.

Opa_Apo said:
The posted solution results in a working GCam but I would not agree that HDR works. Yes, the menu is active and you can toggle the feature on but there is no difference in the photos at all (at least to my eye). I suppose that the app is taking normal snaps without HDR, regardless of the chosen mode.
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I guess the only way is to root the phone and enable Camera2 API. (HAL3) .

PavilionDV said:
I guess the only way is to root the phone and enable Camera2 API. (HAL3) .
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I really hope MHD fixes it, if not, it was my last Nokia. I understand if you have to root a budget phone. But if I pay close to premium price, I also expect the software to work, without me touching it.
No HDR, broken glance screen, broken play store, increased battery drainage, worse wifi connection. It went from a phone I was really happy with, to a phone that pisses me off every day.
Rant end. Thanks for the suggestion but I'm gonna wait. Have a nice day!

Opa_Apo said:
I really hope MHD fixes it, if not, it was my last Nokia. I understand if you have to root a budget phone. But if I pay close to premium price, I also expect the software to work, without me touching it.
No HDR, broken glance screen, broken play store, increased battery drainage, worse wifi connection. It went from a phone I was really happy with, to a phone that pisses me off every day.
Rant end. Thanks for the suggestion but I'm gonna wait. Have a nice day!
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I contacted them and said that would raise the issue further , but needs more users to complain to them in order to fix this.
First picture is Sirocco and second is 7 Plus both on Android 10,where on Sirocco RAW capture is disabled and enabled on 7 Plus.

PavilionDV said:
I contacted them and said that would raise the issue further , but needs more users to complain to them in order to fix this.
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I also asked, and the German Nokia support said that they are aware of the issue and would try to get it sorted out with another security update as quickly as possible

Today i have unlocked my bootloader and downgraded to Pie.
I really do not regret !

How did you unlock the bootloader
Marmalux said:
Today i have unlocked my bootloader and downgraded to Pie.
I really do not regret !
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How did you unlock the bootloader ?

Marmalux said:
Today i have unlocked my bootloader and downgraded to Pie.
I really do not regret !
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I am also interested. (mulțumesc anticipat!)

PavilionDV said:
I am also interested. (mulțumesc anticipat!)
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Npc.
You do not need to thank me. But i tell you, you will not regret unlocking it.
Now everything works and works well

Marmalux said:
Npc.
You do not need to thank me. But i tell you, you will not regret unlocking it.
Now everything works and works well
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I wanna know the method you used to unlock it ?
I am gonna try to enable the RAW Capture

I have unlocked it through Hikari Calyx. I have paid 9$ (41 Ron). He accessed my PC through Team Viewer and used a virtual USB to attach a smartcard. With that he reflashed my phone with android 9 (but you can choose 8 also) and unlocked the BL.
Everything was done within 24 hours.
This was my first phone with a unlockable BL and i have missed a lot having root on my phone. Now with root is like i'm having a new phone
P.s. : After unlocking the BL you can OTA upgrade to 10 if you wish but i do not see the reason. 9 has everything and none of the issues of 10.
With 10 google disabled ACR functionality.
HDR api disabled by HMB
Huge battery drain (do not know the reason)
A2dp issues
Etc..
Although with root you can fix all the issues i rather not have them in the first place. Therefore i will stay on 9 at least until a good stable 10 comes out of HMD global.

LG V40 Camera lag or slow on Android 10

Hi,
I'm new to this community anyone got problem on camera of V40 at Android 10? seems mine when I open it freeze for 10-15seconds then its fine but when I change to video the camera freeze again. But switching to front cam doesnt have the issue. Any solutions for this? btw my version is LM-V409N (korean variant) and I tried clearing cache, data, reset app preferences even factory reset.

wiideliva04 said:
Hi,
I'm new to this community anyone got problem on camera of V40 at Android 10? seems mine when I open it freeze for 10-15seconds then its fine but when I change to video the camera freeze again. But switching to front cam doesnt have the issue. Any solutions for this? btw my version is LM-V409N (korean variant) and I tried clearing cache, data, reset app preferences even factory reset.
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Just checked and no problem, the stock camera app opens and is ready in less than a second. The current rom I have on my (originally) at&t model is the korean open 409N also.
Maybe check the lg sites for a newer (or even older) version of the camera app? If it's not the app, and everything is pretty much stock, it may unfortunately be a hardware issue...

Hello, any reference where and what exactly firmware I needed? I mean I am fine on downgrading to pie but didn't know the process of doing it. Btw here's the image of my version of my V40

wiideliva04 said:
Hello, any reference where and what exactly firmware I needed? I mean I am fine on downgrading to pie but didn't know the process of doing it. Btw here's the image of my version of my V40
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I think you've misunderstood. I'm not suggesting you change the firmware (I have the exact same firmware you do (well I have 30d and u have 30e - a security update), and no problem with camera app).
I was suggesting you try a different version of the CAMERA APP. LG makes changes to the camera app and makes the *.apk available to download, you'll have to search for LG camera app to find it.
It does seem very unusual you'd be experiencing such a lag when opening the camera app though. You'd almost have to bet that something else you've installed (not stock) that is causing the delay.

AsItLies said:
I think you've misunderstood. I'm not suggesting you change the firmware (I have the exact same firmware you do (well I have 30d and u have 30e - a security update), and no problem with camera app).
I was suggesting you try a different version of the CAMERA APP. LG makes changes to the camera app and makes the *.apk available to download, you'll have to search for LG camera app to find it.
It does seem very unusual you'd be experiencing such a lag when opening the camera app though. You'd almost have to bet that something else you've installed (not stock) that is causing the delay.
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Hello, I just factory resetted the phone for about 5x and didnt use any 3rd party or sideloaded some camera apps.

wiideliva04 said:
Hello, I just factory resetted the phone for about 5x and didnt use any 3rd party or sideloaded some camera apps.
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Well, in the interest of helping you narrow it down, I can tell you I just used lgup to install the latest korean open kdz (the one you're on, 30e). My camera app opens as it always has with other roms, in less than a second.
so, anyway, I think you can rule out it being anything to do with the specific rom...

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Well, in the interest of helping you narrow it down, I can tell you I just used lgup to install the latest korean open kdz (the one you're on, 30e). My camera app opens as it always has with other roms, in less than a second.
so, anyway, I think you can rule out it being anything to do with the specific rom...
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thank you currently downgraded to pie but seems the problem exist. It's a camera hardware fault.

I had a verizon V40 and the camera went to crap with the A10 upgrade. Viewfinder was laggy, very similar to what you describe. Also, I think it was telephoto that would show parallel lines across any bright \ white objects. This was a stock rom, stock cam app, and the problem continued after multiple factory resets. Found it hard to believe it was a hardware issue, as it happened immediately after the A10 upgrade. I second year promised the phone...while I did get a brand new phone, it was the US unlocked version. So, as you know, that means no advanced calling (video) within the verizon dialer app and no vvmail.

Found that this GCam mod works. Install the app, then copy the XML (you have to remove the ".txt" at the end, xda wont let me upload it otherwise) to "/internal storage/GCam/Configs/" (make the folders) and then open the app, double-tap the black space to the right of the shutter button, then choose "restore". The app should then work perfectly, with all the cameras available, and no lag in the viewfinder.

hello the problem is solved by replacing the camera. its a hardware fault

wiideliva04 said:
thank you currently downgraded to pie but seems the problem exist. It's a camera hardware fault.
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Hi I have the same issue