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Hi. I am interested in getting this phone.. But most of the camera tests I see online, the images are too dark. Also, strangely, although images are generally underexposed, they still somehow manage to blow out highlights sometimes.
I am very impressed with the camera quality apart from the issues stated above, but surely they are software issues and can be fixed with a patch or alternative camera app?
Thanks
theVenerable said:
Hi. I am interested in getting this phone.. But most of the camera tests I see online, the images are too dark. Also, strangely, although images are generally underexposed, they still somehow manage to blow out highlights sometimes.
I am very impressed with the camera quality apart from the issues stated above, but surely they are software issues and can be fixed with a patch or alternative camera app?
Thanks
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Everything can be fixed and by far improved using the GCam. Search the thread for examples.
Thanks
I saw some pictures but they didn't seem hugely better to me.
Plus most apps need a root to install?
I wouldnt wan't to buy a phone and risk installing an app and then can't send it back if I'm not happy.
Do you know a link for some good picture and video samples?
Thanks
theVenerable said:
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I saw some pictures but they didn't seem hugely better to me.
Plus most apps need a root to install?
I wouldnt wan't to buy a phone and risk installing an app and then can't send it back if I'm not happy.
Do you know a link for some good picture and video samples?
Thanks
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Here are some of mine https://pandainthecloud.de/nextcloud/index.php/apps/gallery/s/mW2GqLcFXEa84ds#
Benjamin_L said:
Here are some of mine https://pandainthecloud.de/nextcloud/index.php/apps/gallery/s/mW2GqLcFXEa84ds#
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Nice images thanks.
There was one where the Stock camera was better I think.
But all the others the Gcam looked quite a lot better.
And does the Gcam also give better video recording?
Benjamin_L said:
Here are some of mine https://pandainthecloud.de/nextcloud/index.php/apps/gallery/s/mW2GqLcFXEa84ds#
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Please sir, any word on the video with gcam?
I am very tempted to get this phone.
hello
i'm getting tired of huawei cam app because its kinda broken ? huawei rly need to fix this software. Is there any good gcam mod for p20 pro ? or maybe some other alternatives ? (with no root need) i will test any proposition
android 9 here
bassfreak93 said:
hello
i'm getting tired of huawei cam app because its kinda broken ? huawei rly need to fix this software. Is there any good gcam mod for p20 pro ? or maybe some other alternatives ? (with no root need) i will test any proposition
android 9 here
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What exactly is broken?
bassfreak93 said:
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i'm getting tired of huawei cam app because its kinda broken ? huawei rly need to fix this software. Is there any good gcam mod for p20 pro ? or maybe some other alternatives ? (with no root need) i will test any proposition
android 9 here
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I use that one with that setting un advanced settings - Base : pixel2018 HW zsl hdr(need YUV) https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-urnyx05/
Latest one by arnova works fairly well, you need to adjust some settings as mentioned above.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/
Night sight does not work, recording video does not work and HDR does not work at all, so very little reason to use the app over the stock camera app.
whitekidney said:
Latest one by arnova works fairly well, you need to adjust some settings as mentioned above.
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-arnova8G2/
Night sight does not work, recording video does not work and HDR does not work at all, so very little reason to use the app over the stock camera app.
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Which version exactly is working for you ?
Im looking to get astromode in p20 pro
Rovyo said:
Im looking to get astromode in p20 pro
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Hardly wont work, as Huawei give not 100% Access to our Hardware, its sadly restricted to get full potential. But if youre lucky to find a Version, let us know.
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Hardly wont work, as Huawei give not 100% Access to our Hardware, its sadly restricted to get full potential. But if youre lucky to find a Version, let us know.
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Even with root or any change ?
Otherwise im doing astromode with pro settings
Yes, even with r00t we're doomed.
aLcaTr4z said:
Yes, even with r00t we're doomed.
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Pro mode for astro works pretty good. Sadly not gcam but still amazing result
Rovyo said:
Pro mode for astro works pretty good. Sadly not gcam but still amazing result
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Do you have a working huawei port for kirin970, and/or Android Q?
Hi to all,
I see they are coming new update 185 total size 4,1GB. Waooo. Is someone get this update? How much camera is changed?
isko01 said:
Hi to all,
I see they are coming new update 185 total size 4,1GB. Waooo. Is someone get this update? How much camera is changed?
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That's sooo strange. I did't found any info about this version on FF or another sites. I'm on C431 v178 atm. Is this update avalailable for you or you got it from another source?
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That's sooo strange. I did't found any info about this version on FF or another sites. I'm on C431 v178 atm. Is this update avalailable for you or you got it from another source?
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I got from another source but it is trusted.
4 GB... I hioe they change camera a lot
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I got from another source but it is trusted.
4 GB... I hioe they change camera a lot
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Yeah, that's a huge update size. Maybe there are some ,,under the hood'' updates. Let's wait and see what ,,goodies'' it will bring before the Q (EMUI 10) update
i recived 177 today
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Yeah, that's a huge update size. Maybe there are some ,,under the hood'' updates. Let's wait and see what ,,goodies'' it will bring before the Q (EMUI 10) update
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Yap... But Im and Im not happy for EMUI 10. Because it will be good when it come but it wont change nothing in camera...
isko01 said:
Yap... But Im and Im not happy for EMUI 10. Because it will be good when it come but it wont change nothing in camera...
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Yep, you're right. But as i've seen on Beta Q video from YouTube, beside a tweaked visual experience with slightly altered icons and UI elements alongside the new system-wide font, better multitasking and the camera app redesigned with some more functionality alongside with GPU Turbo 4.0 and the second gen ARK Compiler i don't think we will get something else, at least not for 2-3 firmware updates on Q. But let's wait and see, maybe they will surprise us with some improvements on camera overall
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Yep, you're right. But as i've seen on Beta Q video from YouTube, beside a tweaked visual experience with slightly altered icons and UI elements alongside the new system-wide font, better multitasking and the camera app redesigned with some more functionality alongside with GPU Turbo 4.0 and the second gen ARK Compiler i don't think we will get something else, at least not for 2-3 firmware updates on Q. But let's wait and see, maybe they will surprise us with some improvements on camera overall
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Yes I knkw that, but Notting will be better in camera processing
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Yes I knkw that, but Notting will be better in camera processing
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That's why they will launch Mate 30 PRO, with new camera lens and different algorithms and chipset Kirin 985/990 which will support 60fps/4K video and so on ...?
On the other hand, i would appreciate if the Huawei team responsable for camera optimisations for P30 PRO could take a lesson from the OnePlus team, which released 4 firmware updates for One+7 Pro and really done a good job.
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That's why they will launch Mate 30 PRO, with new camera lens and different algorithms and chipset Kirin 985/990 which will support 60fps/4K video and so on ...?
On the other hand, i would appreciate if the Huawei team responsable for camera optimisations for P30 PRO could take a lesson from the OnePlus team, which released 4 firmware updates for One+7 Pro and really done a good job.
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Well I've been reading msgs in the OP7 pro forum as I planning to buy one from my wife ... ppl over there complains about the camera a lot !
felipy2k said:
Well I've been reading msgs in the OP7 pro forum as I planning to buy one from my wife ... ppl over there complains about the camera a lot !
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A buddy of mine has One + 7 Pro. He told me that since buying his phone he received some updates that significantly improved his photo quality (compared to the OOB firmware). Now we know everyone has an opinion about the quality of the pictures and praise their cameraphone, but apart from the S10 + after the new camera software update, the P30 pro does not have a rival .
isko01 said:
Hi to all,
I see they are coming new update 185 total size 4,1GB. Waooo. Is someone get this update? How much camera is changed?
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I'm too on c431 178 firmware but no update. Would be nice if you can share it.
According to Phone Arena post on Instagram, Honor 20 PRO got the same update size (check link and attached photo). That's a weird and unusualy big update
Could it be something to do with the current US sanctions against Huawei, so they possible could have completely decopuled Android in case Google can't provide assistance in the future?
Stoobert said:
Could it be something to do with the current US sanctions against Huawei, so they possible could have completely decopuled Android in case Google can't provide assistance in the future?
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There are no longer any issues with Huawei and the USA :good:
Still with .168 on c605 ... I hate Huawei update policy, is a mess!
,thnx?
felipy2k said:
Still with .168 on c605 ... I hate Huawei update policy, is a mess!
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me too my phone model is C185E4R
albatli said:
me too my phone model is C185E4R
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Nothing mess......
I have just installed this huge update in c605... But can't see any difference... I am still getting ghost notifications ?
Updated 2 days ago. Tried to watch Netflix, it has full sound etc but picture is black.... WTF is that about? Someone on reddit said its a problem with the update and YouTube hd videos have sound and no picture either.
Anyone else have this problem? If it is a common problem, then it's a bit of a disaster on their part.
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Updated 2 days ago. Tried to watch Netflix, it has full sound etc but picture is black.... WTF is that about? Someone on reddit said its a problem with the update and YouTube hd videos have sound and no picture either.
Anyone else have this problem? If it is a common problem, then it's a bit of a disaster on their part.
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Ι have also problem with carrier tv network on my country which i use through my phone.Same issue.Only sound and black screen!!This is a major issue where could we report it??
I dont know but its a terrible mistake on their behalf. I'm regretting buying this phone already...
Yes, HDR videos are not working. Youtube hdr or netflix hdr, sdr videos do work. I don't know why. I didn't reset my phone because I don't watch enough content on it to bother me but it pretty bad bug. I wonder if it fixes on an update soon, don't really know how to contact xiaomi and tell them.
ImClaux said:
Yes, HDR videos are not working. Youtube hdr or netflix hdr, sdr videos do work. I don't know why. I didn't reset my phone because I don't watch enough content on it to bother me but it pretty bad bug. I wonder if it fixes on an update soon, don't really know how to contact xiaomi and tell them.
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Mi 9 Lite is not HDR 10+ compliant so you can't watch HDR content in Netflix, unlike flagship devices (Mi 9/Pro, S10 series, LG, ... etc)
here
Mi 9 Lite supports only old HDR version (YouTube)
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Mi 9 Lite is not HDR 10+ compliant so you can't watch HDR content in Netflix, unlike flagship devices (Mi 9/Pro, S10 series, LG, ... etc)
here
Mi 9 Lite supports only old HDR version (YouTube)
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So is there a way of changing the settings in Netflix app to watch SD? I can't find it....
toby2111 said:
So is there a way of changing the settings in Netflix app to watch SD? I can't find it....
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I was talking about HDR ! It's a different thing from SD/HD
SD : Standard Definition
HD : High Definition
SDR : Standard Dynamic Range
HDR : High Dynamic Range
To fix your black screen problem, downgrade your firmware, or use a custom ROM ... or wait for a fix from MIUI.
How do I downgrade firmware? I'm not great with tech stuff
toby2111 said:
How do I downgrade firmware? I'm not great with tech stuff
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locked or unlocked bootloader ?
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locked or unlocked bootloader ?
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I presume its locked. I only got the phone a week ago...
if you don't feel it, don't do it. Too many people , here, asking for bricked device. If you want to do it, read the manual, two times, read again the manual, read an other one, and maybe start your stuff
Same problem for me. Black videos on youtube after updating to miui 11. WHAT THE HELL? How do I fix it?
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Same problem for me. Black videos on youtube after updating to miui 11. WHAT THE HELL? How do I fix it?
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Yeh, it's seriously annoying. How do we contact them? Surely, they've gotten feedback on this issue now and are working on it??
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You got in the phone 2 apps: Services&feedback and Mi comunity.
In the first you describe the issue and it goes to Xiaomi directly.
The second is a big comunity of all devices (forum) and it will go to Xiaomi trough moderators.
I posted feedback in 13 feb and 1 of march, no reply, no nothing.
Really disappointed, why is the feedback app even there if there are no replies 1 month later.
ImClaux said:
I posted feedback in 13 feb and 1 of march, no reply, no nothing.
Really disappointed, why is the feedback app even there if there are no replies 1 month later.
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Yeh, it's pathetic. Pointless feedback app, regret buying this phone now. Doubt I'll ever buy xiaomi again. And still no fix to the problem....
toby2111 said:
Yeh, it's pathetic. Pointless feedback app, regret buying this phone now. Doubt I'll ever buy xiaomi again. And still no fix to the problem....
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The devices themselves are great, but MIUI is still full of little things here and there that just make you want to replace it. App bugs, that annoying "force close everything constantly on the background" behavior...
This Netflix bug that remains unsolved "forever" now was the last straw that made me just unlock the device and choose LOS instead. Everything is near perfect now.
JBolho said:
This Netflix bug that remains unsolved "forever" now was the last straw that made me just unlock the device and choose LOS instead. Everything is near perfect now.
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Can you explain more how you unlocked it? And what is LOS? I'm not great with tech but I'll follow your lead if it fixes Netflix and improves the phone.
toby2111 said:
Can you explain more how you unlocked it? And what is LOS? I'm not great with tech but I'll follow your lead if it fixes Netflix and improves the phone.
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If you're not that experienced I'm afraid it may be a bit overwhelming to begin with...
Search for these things in order:
1 - unlock your bootloader (search for unlocking bootloader in Xiaomi devices, there's a waiting period after you apply for it)
2 - flash and boot a custom recovery (go to Rom and Recoveries thread category, go to the TWRP thread and check out instructions
3 - LOS = LineageOS (in my case version 17.1, Android 10 based), again, there's a dedicated thread on it, with instructions on how to flash that.
If you manage to get passed all that, there's 2 more things you can do to complete the experience, related to Camera and Google's SafetyNet so you can install Netflix directly from Play Store as normal.
You will loose your warranty and there's always a chance of hiccups along the way so if you're not very comfortable with all this, the only alternative is to wait for the MIUI update that is slowly rolling out to devices.
Ok, probably too complicated for me and I'll probably make a mess of it. Guess I'll have to wait for update. Thanks anyways
You see, I got a pixel 5a that is imported from Japan and in Japan all phones Manufacturers must have shutter sound when taking pictures and you can't disable it.
If I will root my phone I will be able to disable it, right?
No. Only with root - no. It depends on device ID (US or JP). For p5 there is patch for TWRP that spoofs ID, but there is no TWRP for 5a.
May be with some magisk module but i can't find any.
Or you can use modded Gcam.
Thank you.
I will try download modded Gcam. from here
Google Camera Port Hub: Get the best GCam APK for Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, and other phones
Looking for the best version of the Google Camera app for your phone? We've rounded up a ton of versions for different models and brands.
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I see there is no "5a" so I will download the one for pixel 5?
edit: thank you very much, the modded Gcam. worked!!
Hi can you share the steps to do this? Also wanting to remove my shutter sound. From your reply, it looks like you need to root it?
kaeel said:
Hi can you share the steps to do this? Also wanting to remove my shutter sound. From your reply, it looks like you need to root it?
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No need to root, just download APK of the google camera and use it instead of the one that come with the phone.
That's what I did eventually.
Use modded Gcam like forty-second said
it is impossible to convert 5a sun of the Japanese version into the American version, the difference is in the bands, only use the gcam mod
does the gcam mod has all the features as the built-in camera?
Faced the same issue. Like other people said, removing it from the stock Gcam probably isn't an option. Just use a compatible Gcam mod, I recommend MWP GCam for latest supported version.
As a bonus, you can use Tasker to intercept the double power button gesture to launch the modded GCam instead of stock.
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edit: thank you very much, the modded Gcam. worked!!
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How is it working months later? I am considering buying a Japanese P5A. Your feedback will help me a lot with making a buying decision
JetVoz said:
How is it working months later? I am considering buying a Japanese P5A. Your feedback will help me a lot with making a buying decision
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Excellent, no problems at all.
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Excellent, no problems at all.
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Great to hear!! Do you use the cam app from the comment below?
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I recommend MWP GCam for latest supported version.
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Also, would you mind elaborating a bit on your experience with it? I'm especially interested in hearing about two things that were discussed in this thread:
rokphish said:
does the gcam mod has all the features as the built-in camera?
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use Tasker to intercept the double power button gesture to launch the modded GCam instead of stock.
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Thank you!
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Great to hear!! Do you use the cam app from the comment below?
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No, I use What I said here.... the modded Gcam
PixelatedFox said:
Thank you.
I will try download modded Gcam. from here
Google Camera Port Hub: Get the best GCam APK for Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, and other phones
Looking for the best version of the Google Camera app for your phone? We've rounded up a ton of versions for different models and brands.
www.xda-developers.com
I see there is no "5a" so I will download the one for pixel 5?
edit: thank you very much, the modded Gcam. worked!!
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Several Android versions ago I used to use Root Explorer and delete the system sound for camera shutter, which worked at the time. Maybe worth exploring?
I remembered there was a thread in the Pixel 5 community. It provides a way to permanently alter the device model code to disable these Japan-only features. Maybe it works on Pixel 5a?
It may not be simple, but can permanently eliminate similar problems.
PF2350 said:
I remembered there was a thread in the Pixel 5 community. It provides a way to permanently alter the device model code to disable these Japan-only features. Maybe it works on Pixel 5a?
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FYI.
Turn off shutter sound from pixel bought in japan
Due to pixel was not sold I was buying pixel 5 from japan. I thought if I flash a US ROM the shutter sound (japan shutter sound law) will go away but it seems like it is still going strong even after I used Cambodia sim. It was used outside japan...
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Hello all,
I also have a Japan model of the 5a, and a while ago I put together a Magisk module to disable the shutter sound.
Let me know if you run into issues.
Release v1.1.0 · averne/barbet-screenshot-sound
Magisk module to mute the camera sound on the Pixel 5a - Release v1.1.0 · averne/barbet-screenshot-sound
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Hi @averne_
could you please make the sound camera_click not empty, but with silence and not zero like it is now as it crashes some devices? Thank you! I can't attach the file here, but you can find silent 1sec ogg files online.
I can't make it work - Magisk doesn't allow me to unzip the file no idea why.
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Hi @averne_
could you please make the sound camera_click not empty, but with silence and not zero like it is now as it crashes some devices? Thank you! I can't attach the file here, but you can find silent 1sec ogg files online.
I can't make it work - Magisk doesn't allow me to unzip the file no idea why.
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Let me know if that works better
Release v1.2.0 · averne/barbet-screenshot-sound
Magisk module to mute the camera sound on the Pixel 5a - Release v1.2.0 · averne/barbet-screenshot-sound
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JetVoz said:
How is it working months later? I am considering buying a Japanese P5A. Your feedback will help me a lot with making a buying decision
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It works like a charm here in Italy