Hello,
So lately I've been having issues with my rear camera, I can't get it to focus no matter what I try. I've attempted to clear cache, reset the phone entirely, try different camera apps, basically everything I can think of, to no results.
I'm updated to the September 1 security patch, with hardware version 1.1, on Verizon.
Any ideas?
Are you referring to focusing in general or only when you use the live focus feature?
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nahvus said:
Hello,
So lately I've been having issues with my rear camera, I can't get it to focus no matter what I try. I've attempted to clear cache, reset the phone entirely, try different camera apps, basically everything I can think of, to no results.
I'm updated to the September 1 security patch, with hardware version 1.1, on Verizon.
Any ideas?
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Have you cleaned the lens?
Att.Fan1982 said:
Are you referring to focusing in general or only when you use the live focus feature?
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Focusing in general.
Bober_is_a_troll said:
Have you cleaned the lens?
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Yep, no change
nahvus said:
Yep, no change
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Camera hardware could have failed
Bober_is_a_troll said:
Camera hardware could have failed
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I ended up replacing the camera module, and I can confirm that the hardware definitely did fail.
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So based on you're experience which camera app would you suggest? I am kind of shocked to find that the camera app is so slow. My Blackberry Q10 is very quick compared to my Turbo.
j_simon208 said:
So based on you're experience which camera app would you suggest? I am kind of shocked to find that the camera app is so slow. My Blackberry Q10 is very quick compared to my Turbo.
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I really like the Google camera app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera&hl=en
Unfortunately on the turbo it still does have some lag. Hopefully that will be fixed with future OTA updates.
The main thing I like about Google's app is the option to take photosphere images and panoramas. I know the stock camera app does panoramas but Google's app allows for much higher quality images.
I have taken some really awesome images using this app.
Lenovo Supercamera is great. Adds lots of effects and options, more so than stock camera on S5
Demiurge7 said:
Lenovo Supercamera is great. Adds lots of effects and options, more so than stock camera on S5
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Where do you get it?
makavelisk said:
Where do you get it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665714
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665714
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Thanks! I tried installing but it wouldn't connect to the camera. Which version did you install to get it to work?
makavelisk said:
Thanks! I tried installing but it wouldn't connect to the camera. Which version did you install to get it to work?
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Latest, 3.6.7 with permissions removed. Definitely works for me. Maybe restart too - sometimes it seems like camera apps can lock another out.
Demiurge7 said:
Latest, 3.6.7 with permissions removed. Definitely works for me. Maybe restart too - sometimes it seems like camera apps can lock another out.
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Ahhhh.... I was going down to the second post and installing the other camera. Nice!! Going to have to play around with it more tomorrow. Thanks again!!!
Thanks to everyone who posted. I actually really like both of those options and will probably use both. Anyone ever try any fisheye lenses?
Demiurge7 said:
Latest, 3.6.7 with permissions removed. Definitely works for me. Maybe restart too - sometimes it seems like camera apps can lock another out.
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Do you see this as well on your install?
Yes, those resolutions are correct for the Turbo camera (even though they say a lower MP).
The 5248x3936 is the same as the full 21mp (Standard) mode, and the 5248 x 2952 is the same as the 15.5mp (Widescreen) mode. Assuming that this is what your asking?
Exactly what i was asking. I figured it was cosmetic. Just wanted to be sure.
I will the first update might have sped up my camera. When I left the store it was slow, as I read about. Next day I searched for updates and got one. My camera is normal now. The only issue I notice is swiping to pictures from the camera, it swipes right away, then the screen "blinks" real fast. Might try a different camera to compare though.
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Maybe I'm crazy but this seems to speed the shutter up a bit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/how-to-unlock-advanced-camera-settings-t2884035
Perhaps more tinkering in the ladybug settings could help, or the ability to reduce mp size further?
Let me know what works for you all!
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Mattish13 said:
Maybe I'm crazy but this seems to speed the shutter up a bit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/how-to-unlock-advanced-camera-settings-t2884035
Perhaps more tinkering in the ladybug settings could help, or the ability to reduce mp size further?
Let me know what works for you all!
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What settings did u change?
zathus said:
What settings did u change?
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None so far. Interested to hear from those with more time to tinker...
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Mattish13 said:
None so far. Interested to hear from those with more time to tinker...
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I've tinkered with it but I don't know what I'm looking at. Not a photographer but I'm sure you repost it in general? I have someone who knows what they're looking at toy with it?
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Do you see this as well on your install?
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did you manage to install and use properly?
mateusxd said:
did you manage to install and use properly?
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Yep, other than the resolution displaying wrong it worked good too. I ended up installing the moto camera+ and taking a bunch of samples to compare the two, found it to not take any better pics than the moto camera + with the settings unlocked.
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Yep, other than the resolution displaying wrong it worked good too. I ended up installing the moto camera+ and taking a bunch of samples to compare the two, found it to not take any better pics than the moto camera + with the settings unlocked.
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I couldn't open it. i get an error, Lenovo Camera stop working... i tried version 3.67 all three versions.
It would seem silly if not, but I haven't seen confirmation. I've just seen that it works on the Nexus 5 and not on the Nexus 4.
Tsukasa Buddha said:
It would seem silly if not, but I haven't seen confirmation. I've just seen that it works on the Nexus 5 and not on the Nexus 4.
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Doesn't work on galaxy nexus on lollipop either but I would guess he will get it to work on nexus 6 pretty quick if not ....
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If you have the apk I'll test it for you.
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If you have the apk I'll test it for you.
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would you be able to do me a favor and test the one plus one apk and see if the option for slow motion appears for you? thank you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56035690&postcount=110
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would you be able to do me a favor and test the one plus one apk and see if the option for slow motion appears for you? thank you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56035690&postcount=110
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It crashes so since it won't load I'm going with no.
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It crashes so since it won't load I'm going with no.
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thanks for trying man! just one question, does it crash when opening or when selecting the slow motion option?
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thanks for trying man! just one question, does it crash when opening or when selecting the slow motion option?
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I can't even open it, if I tap the app it crashes.
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I can't even open it, if I tap the app it crashes.
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well back to the drawing board. thanks again!
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well back to the drawing board. thanks again!
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No problem, I'm still looking for a decent camera app as well. I wish I could use the stock LG one from my G3 on here but I don't think it will work.
Did you try L camera too ?
His git is here go into it and download the app
https://github.com/PkmX/lcamera/
Hit view code and scroll down it's Lcamera-debug just updated today
nexus6R3plicant said:
Did you try L camera too ?
His git is here go into it and download the app
https://github.com/PkmX/lcamera/
Hit view code and scroll down it's Lcamera-debug just updated today
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It opens and I can take pictures but it crashed after that. I tried to mess with the settings in the app but then it crashed again.
I want to use the moto x 2014 camera app but I need root to install it. It fails to install normally, are there any other good alternatives to a basic camera app like the moto one or the LG ?
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It opens and I can take pictures but it crashed after that. I tried to mess with the settings in the app but then it crashed again.
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Can you try it again as it was updated 6 days ago?
the L camera works completely fine on my nexus 6. and i havent updated yet. no issues with it.
simms22 said:
the L camera works completely fine on my nexus 6. and i havent updated yet. no issues with it.
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Im glad to know that it works. I'm going to give it a try.
str3tchb0y said:
Can you try it again as it was updated 6 days ago?
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It looms like @simms22 beat me to it. I was busy flashing a ROM earlier.
simms22 said:
the L camera works completely fine on my nexus 6. and i havent updated yet. no issues with it.
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I take this to mean that you are able to take slo-mo video? What different frame rates do you have?
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I take this to mean that you are able to take slo-mo video? What different frame rates do you have?
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slo-mo isnt an option, at least i dont see it. and i updated it today.
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I take this to mean that you are able to take slo-mo video? What different frame rates do you have?
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There's no option for it as of right now. Also the photos look a little worse than the stock camera app when I compared them. The app has potential if you can edit the photos saved as a RAW format.
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There's no option for it as of right now. Also the photos look a little worse than the stock camera app when I compared them. The app has potential if you can edit the photos saved as a RAW format.
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I see by the pics that there are a number of options that end in x60. Is that frame rate? What do the videos look like when you use those? The assumption is that the playback is still going to do 30 fps and if shot at 60fps then the playback would be slo-mo.
Also what are the grayed out options and the blue options, if you know?
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I see by the pics that there are a number of options that end in x60. Is that frame rate? What do the videos look like when you use those? The assumption is that the playback is still going to do 30 fps and if shot at 60fps then the playback would be slo-mo.
Also what are the grayed out options and the blue options, if you know?
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In assuming that is the frame rate.
Blue is my selected option, grayed out are ones that I can't click (don't work on my phone)
I want to change my phone shutter speed. What should i do?
You cannot. Shutter speed and RAW shooting mode are supported on the S6 Active 6.0 Marshmallow, but Samsung did not provide them in the built in camera app. All the other galaxy s6's and the Note 5 got it.
Ngad said:
I want to change my phone shutter speed. What should i do?
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You can use open camera, it supports raw as well. Get it on play store, and it's free. Great camera app.
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bsbachert said:
You can use open camera, it supports raw as well. Get it on play store, and it's free. Great camera app.
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The Samsung S6 Active has an issue where Camera2 API does not function properly. It's limited to 8MP and doesn't focus right.
FevenKitsune said:
The Samsung S6 Active has an issue where Camera2 API does not function properly. It's limited to 8MP and doesn't focus right.
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Your right. Just checked it to confirm. Totally stinks. [emoji35]
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bsbachert said:
Your right. Just checked it to confirm. Totally stinks. [emoji35]
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I think I figured out whom I need to contact to have this fixed. Re-reading one of many support emails I have received from Samsung, I believe the issue is not something they handle. I believe it is AT&T's. I am contacting them right now, and so far my support experience has been 100x better. Maybe this issue will be fixed after all.
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I think I figured out whom I need to contact to have this fixed. Re-reading one of many support emails I have received from Samsung, I believe the issue is not something they handle. I believe it is AT&T's. I am contacting them right now, and so far my support experience has been 100x better. Maybe this issue will be fixed after all.
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I hope so, and thanks for taking the time to push for something we all will benefit from. Hopefully they will fix this issue. We deserve the same options as the the other S6's.
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I hope so, and thanks for taking the time to push for something we all will benefit from. Hopefully they will fix this issue. We deserve the same options as the the other S6's.
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Welp... I'm a good half hour in, and now they are telling me to reset my phone, and do a bunch of other stuff.
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REDACTED: I believe the issue is just an error on the developer/team who manages the S6 Active's software updates.
AGENT: Probably.
AGENT: But I want to keep looking into this for you and see what we can do
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Welp... I'm a good half hour in, and now they are telling me to reset my phone, and do a bunch of other stuff.
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REDACTED: I believe the issue is just an error on the developer/team who manages the S6 Active's software updates.
AGENT: Probably.
AGENT: But I want to keep looking into this for you and see what we can do
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Haha..that won't fix it.
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Haha..that won't fix it.
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It seem's AT&T actually doesn't manage the updates. I clarified my issue and the manager of the person I am talking to and I will contact Samsung about this issue. AT&T is just as confused by this as I am, so the manager of support will be emailing me directly so we can resolve this with Samsung.
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It seem's AT&T actually doesn't manage the updates. I clarified my issue and the manager of the person I am talking to and I will contact Samsung about this issue. AT&T is just as confused by this as I am, so the manager of support will be emailing me directly so we can resolve this with Samsung.
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Cool, hope it gets fixed. Thanks for the update.
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This in no way shape or fashion is my work. I found this and it's working great on my S8+and is also working on my Note 8.
https://www.xda-developers.com/goog...gn=Feed:+xda-developers/ShsH+(xda-developers)
Note 8
Crashes on startup on my unrooted Note 8. Any idea why?
HiGreen said:
Crashes on startup on my unrooted Note 8. Any idea why?
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Is it a snapdragon? Working on my T-Mobile snapdragon variant.
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Is it a snapdragon? Working on my T-Mobile snapdragon variant.
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This is embarrasing, but no. It is not. Thank you for your time!
HiGreen said:
This is embarrasing, but no. It is not. Thank you for your time!
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I did the same thing. Don't feel bad.
It didn't work on my phone at first. I had to reboot the phone then it worked fine.
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This in no way shape or fashion is my work. I found this and it's working great on my S8+and is also working on my Note 8.
https://www.xda-developers.com/goog...gn=Feed:+xda-developers/ShsH+(xda-developers)
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This works so much better than the stock HDR feature - it's actually one of the main reasons why I insisted on a Snapdragon model.
Does anyone know the video recording limit on this camera app ?
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-hdr-customization-raw-support/amp/
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Is it a snapdragon? Working on my T-Mobile snapdragon variant.
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I have the samsung unlocked version running on sprint, but I what do I have?
Also does it work side by side with the existing cam? I will be able to chose whichever cam I want to use?
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I have the samsung unlocked version running on sprint, but I what do I have?
Also does it work side by side with the existing cam? I will be able to chose whichever cam I want to use?
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There should be a download link on the post, it's right above the interview with the developer. Yes, I have them both installed on my home screen and they both work fine. Just install it like a regular apk.
Seems Note 8‘s camera works as well as google camera?
Is there somewhere that explains the differences in the various algorithms? I searched around but found only bits and pieces.
Also, it would be nice if someone could post which settings actually work for the Note 8. I tried a few and some wouldn't save and others
(I'm not a big camera buff and really don't use my phone's camera that much, otherwise I would.)
I'm seeing people state that the Google Camera is a bit better than the Stock Samsung one, but my experience is the opposite. Google Camera is giving me bad low light performance. I even used setting from the forums and was still subpar. What settings are you guys using?
I couldn't get this to work on my AT&T Note8 un-rooted.
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I'm seeing people state that the Google Camera is a bit better than the Stock Samsung one, but my experience is the opposite. Google Camera is giving me bad low light performance. I even used setting from the forums and was still subpar. What settings are you guys using?
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Which settings from the forums? You have a link we can try? Thanks.
Unlocked non-rooted on Verizon and installs fine. Samsung Camera is far superior including with HDR so I'll un-install now...
Any news on making this work on Note 8 Exynos variant?
It works only on snapdrago phones
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It works only on snapdrago phones
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Not correct. Works on Exynos too but if you try to make any changes to settings it'll crash. Only way to revive is by clearing storage from settings!
However I didn't find it significantly better than stock camera and night time/poor lit/dark conditions photos are definitely better with stock camera.
Hi guys,
I just fastboot flashed my MI A2 to the latest September update because somehow I wasn't receiving OTAs since I purchased the phone.
However, after updating it, I noticed considerably more grainy videos and its also visible in daylight. I am not sure if it's just my imagination or anyone else facing the same issues? The photos are OK though.
Is this kinda issue possible after an update? Thanks in advance.
Menace66 said:
Hi guys,
I just fastboot flashed my MI A2 to the latest September update because somehow I wasn't receiving OTAs since I purchased the phone.
However, after updating it, I noticed considerably more grainy videos and its also visible in daylight. I am not sure if it's just my imagination or anyone else facing the same issues? The photos are OK though.
Is this kinda issue possible after an update? Thanks in advance.
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Quality control seems to be bar at xiaomi. Guess that's why they pulled the update. Other people are also reporting problems with the camera
Benjamin_L said:
Quality control seems to be bar at xiaomi. Guess that's why they pulled the update. Other people are also reporting problems with the camera
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OH. They pulled the update? Means I should pull mine back to version 9 as well?
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OH. They pulled the update? Means I should pull mine back to version 9 as well?
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At least no one o the August update is seeing it anymore. It's just a speculation on my side.
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Quality control seems to be bar at xiaomi. Guess that's why they pulled the update. Other people are also reporting problems with the camera
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So we should see an update ti this update then, or are we now waiting for the October update?
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So we should see an update ti this update then, or are we now waiting for the October update?
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Let's wait and see
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OH. They pulled the update? Means I should pull mine back to version 9 as well?
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How can you pull it back?
I just checked video (with the update), pretty sure there are 2 differences, but 'grainy' isn't necessarily one of them.
Did video resolutions change? I don't remember 4k30fps being there or even 1080p60fps? The other thing I *think* is different is the PDAF was working before and now AF doesn't happen (that's for sure). You can touch a focus point and that works, during the video, but pretty sure it was doing that itself before.
Once it's focused, for me anyway, it's very clear.
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How can you pull it back?
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By fastboot flash version 9 sir
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I just checked video (with the update), pretty sure there are 2 differences, but 'grainy' isn't necessarily one of them.
Did video resolutions change? I don't remember 4k30fps being there or even 1080p60fps? The other thing I *think* is different is the PDAF was working before and now AF doesn't happen (that's for sure). You can touch a focus point and that works, during the video, but pretty sure it was doing that itself before.
Once it's focused, for me anyway, it's very clear.
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I guess the only way for me to find out is to directly compare the vidz btw my mom's phone and the problem phone when I see her over the weekend. This bugs me so much.
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I just checked video (with the update), pretty sure there are 2 differences, but 'grainy' isn't necessarily one of them.
Did video resolutions change? I don't remember 4k30fps being there or even 1080p60fps? The other thing I *think* is different is the PDAF was working before and now AF doesn't happen (that's for sure). You can touch a focus point and that works, during the video, but pretty sure it was doing that itself before.
Once it's focused, for me anyway, it's very clear.
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Had [email protected] before. [email protected] came with the August update. AF during recording works for me with the September update.
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Had [email protected] before. [email protected] came with the August update. AF during recording works for me with the September update.
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Hmmm, so just tested again, AF is working! How bizarre. Guess it goes to show one should always close app, maybe even reboot, and test again, just to be sure.
So I have finally compared the video of my phone to my mom's which is not updated. Apparently it was just my imagination. Been too used to the vastly superior video quality of the OP6. LOL.
Sorry guys for the false alarm.