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GCam Port for Essential PH-1 [Based on different devs]

Alright some of you have seen my contributions in the magisk thread by aer0zer0 but i seem to update it a lot and seem to spam the thread up, so i decided to make a seperate thread where i can post updates and edits.
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Q:Reason for using this over arnovas and cstarks gcams?
A:These settings are made especially for essentials IMX 258 and use more vibrant colors as seen in samples, plus the noise settings are manually tweaked by me and keep getting better as i tinker with them more, as well as the gcams provided by arnova and cstark use custom set blacklevel fix which is not an good idea, tolyan's uses dynamic black level which adjusts the tint values by ISO settings as said when checking the Fix Black level option.
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Grab my compiled version with preset here- 5.3 https://mega.nz/#!qk4ggYqC!Pb3gY6DW0KNYd6huvbEvIARIGhdRrJckLZYBPnZ8q9I
6.1 Preset build based on MGC_6.1.021_V1d-Advances_test2.apkhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1QV88P65dzBAy7wJTlozei24owB8mzA5U/view?usp=sharing
Old method below
we are using tolyans builds
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-tolyan009/
1: Advanced Settings
//: Final JPG quality hdr+ = 100%
//: Resampling method = Raisr
//: Fix Black Level = on
//: Enable Motion = on
//: Max BlackLevel offset = 25 or 50
2: Noise Reduction -> tuning back cam
Rev 0.23 - October 9th
//: Tuning master switch = ON
• Apply custom sensor noise model = ON
• Custom sensor noise offset a = 3000
• Custom sensor noise offset b = 22500 (default)
• Custom sensor noise scale a = 2117875
• Custom sensor noise scale b = 113625
//: Apply custom denoise params = ON
• Custom luma denoise at high ISO values = 1.5
• Custom luma denoise at average ISO values = 2
• Custom luma denoise at low ISO values = 0.4
• Custom chroma denoise at high ISO values = 40
• Custom chroma denoise at average ISO values = 10
• Custom chroma denoise at low ISO values = 2.55
• Custom denoise revert factor at high ISO values = 0
• Custom denoise revert factor at average ISO values = 0.05
• Custom denoise revert factor at low ISO values = 0.05
3: Back to Advanced Settings -> Saturation
//: Highlight Saturation: 1.2
//: Shadow Saturation: 2.0
Samples: https://imgur.com/a/O9hYlBh
Noise settings differences: https://i.imgur.com/ICn5fmi.jpg

We need more people like you. Thanks!

I appreciate you, thanks .

praise be to the @TheIronLefty

aer0zer0 said:
praise be to the @TheIronLefty
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not til i make the apk recompiler work

Slow Motion does not appear to be working with this. Crashes app.
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Spey said:
Slow Motion does not appear to be working with this. Crashes app.
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Still need the magisk mod, but you can turn it off.

We should use HDR+ enhanced right?

aer0zer0 said:
Still need the magisk mod, but you can turn it off.
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Thx 4 reply.
Will keep using SloMo on GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V8.1.apk for time being. Was hoping to find 240fps (120fps only on this Arnova).
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HaloTechnology said:
We should use HDR+ enhanced right?
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Both work just fine.

Huh, this might make me finally install Magisk.
Just for your information, you might have missed that, another developer going by the name of ArtZ did something similar, just for a regular apk (https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-artz/). He developed for the LG G6 which shares the IMX 258 with the PH-1 and very much focused on color reproduction. I've been using his latest apk since its release and always returned to it when testing other ones in between since the color reproduction is much better in HDR+ enhanced compared to other apks, his settings might be of interest to you as well in your development.
Edit: after testing tolyans build with your settings I'm definitely impressed by the speed and noise settings, but color reproduction is still significantly better with the black level settings introduced by ArtZ. The color shift can best be seen when taking a low light picture with HDR+ and HDR+ enhanced, the latter will often have a green tint. ArtZ talked a bit about his settings in this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75432324&postcount=1568. Integrating a PH-1 specific color fix into a Gcam apk could very well be worth the work.

Skirr said:
Huh, this might make me finally install Magisk.
Just for your information, you might have missed that, another developer going by the name of ArtZ did something similar, just for a regular apk (https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-artz/). He developed for the LG G6 which shares the IMX 258 with the PH-1 and very much focused on color reproduction. I've been using his latest apk since its release and always returned to it when testing other ones in between since the color reproduction is much better in HDR+ enhanced compared to other apks, his settings might be of interest to you as well in your development.
Edit: after testing tolyans build with your settings I'm definitely impressed by the speed and noise settings, but color reproduction is still significantly better with the black level settings introduced by ArtZ. The color shift can best be seen when taking a low light picture with HDR+ and HDR+ enhanced, the latter will often have a green tint. ArtZ talked a bit about his settings in this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75432324&postcount=1568. Integrating a PH-1 specific color fix into a Gcam apk could very well be worth the work.
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My settings are based of Artz's, in my testing i never got green or magenta tint on my settings, however i did have those issues when u used to use ArtZ's last builds

Skirr said:
Huh, this might make me finally install Magisk.
Just for your information, you might have missed that, another developer going by the name of ArtZ did something similar, just for a regular apk (https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-artz/). He developed for the LG G6 which shares the IMX 258 with the PH-1 and very much focused on color reproduction. I've been using his latest apk since its release and always returned to it when testing other ones in between since the color reproduction is much better in HDR+ enhanced compared to other apks, his settings might be of interest to you as well in your development.
Edit: after testing tolyans build with your settings I'm definitely impressed by the speed and noise settings, but color reproduction is still significantly better with the black level settings introduced by ArtZ. The color shift can best be seen when taking a low light picture with HDR+ and HDR+ enhanced, the latter will often have a green tint. ArtZ talked a bit about his settings in this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75432324&postcount=1568. Integrating a PH-1 specific color fix into a Gcam apk could very well be worth the work.
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If you don't care about slomo or hevc, you don't need magisk

TheIronLefty said:
My settings are based of Artz's, in my testing i never got green or magenta tint on my settings, however i did have those issues when u used to use ArtZ's last builds
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The settings you describe though do only cover chroma and luminance noise handling, right? There are no IMX 258 specific black level offsett settings (aside from activating "Fix Black Level") applied like the ones ArtZ describes:
Release (default is 64.0 for all)
0x427F70A4 # 63.86f
0x427FB852 # 63.93f
0x427FB852 # 63.93f
0x428047AE # 64.14f
(Decimals are very important. There's visible differences using for instance 63.85 instead of 63.86!!!)
I haven't found that option in tolyans build, but I remember some apks would let you change these 4 values in 0.1 intervals. I tried the upper values in a few of those builds a while ago but they never gave the same result compared to the ArtZ apk, probably because ArtZ directly integrated them in the build including the second digit.
I'll try to whip up a quick comparison album this evening between the Essential cam, ArtZ v3.0 Taimen and the tolyan build with your settings to illustrate what I mean with respect to the green tint.
In the meantime, here is an older album I created this February with a few different ports, including the ArtZ v3.1 (which, oddly enough, is older than the v3.0). You can cleary see how most ports handle HDR+ (which i dubbed ZSL in the image descriptions back then) similarily but differentiate heavily when using HDR+ enhanced (HDR+ in the image description): https://photos.app.goo.gl/iGKAjwAD6PbUrgia2
aer0zer0 said:
If you don't care about slomo or hevc, you don't need magisk
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You're right of course, I initially misread and thought the settings described by TheIronLefty were part of a specific magisk gcam module, not "just" settings for tolyans build.

Skirr said:
The settings you describe though do only cover chroma and luminance noise handling, right? There are no IMX 258 specific black level offsett settings (aside from activating "Fix Black Level") applied like the ones ArtZ describes:
Release (default is 64.0 for all)
0x427F70A4 # 63.86f
0x427FB852 # 63.93f
0x427FB852 # 63.93f
0x428047AE # 64.14f
(Decimals are very important. There's visible differences using for instance 63.85 instead of 63.86!!!)
I haven't found that option in tolyans build, but I remember some apks would let you change these 4 values in 0.1 intervals. I tried the upper values in a few of those builds a while ago but they never gave the same result compared to the ArtZ apk, probably because ArtZ directly integrated them in the build including the second digit.
I'll try to whip up a quick comparison album this evening between the Essential cam, ArtZ v3.0 Taimen and the tolyan build with your settings to illustrate what I mean with respect to the green tint.
In the meantime, here is an older album I created this February with a few different ports, including the ArtZ v3.1 (which, oddly enough, is older than the v3.0). You can cleary see how most ports handle HDR+ (which i dubbed ZSL in the image descriptions back then) similarily but differentiate heavily when using HDR+ enhanced (HDR+ in the image description).
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I tried using those settings on arthurs build, i even discussed about it in magisk thread, but i never got the same results too. Besides i cant really do anything about integrating it, since i dont know how to work with java.

@TheIronLefty, looks like colour noise reduction is a bit overdone in your sample. Very apparent on the depth of field scale on the old lens.

When I try to install tolyans build, it says "update existing application" and I am unable to install it... Any fixes?
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NummerEinsNerd said:
When I try to install tolyans build, it says "update existing application" and I am unable to install it... Any fixes?
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Uninstall any other custom GCAM application and try again.

Genghis1227 said:
Uninstall any other custom GCAM application and try again.
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I have already done that, still won't work :/
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aer0zer0 said:
Still need the magisk mod, but you can turn it off.
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which magisk mod do I need to activate slow mo on pie?

GCam for Poco f1/Pocophone f1

Google Camera Port by BSG and @sannn111ty for the Poco f1
If you don't really know why you are here, You can download Gcam here. Gcam is short for Google's camera app that ships with the pixels. Google has been making incredible advances in camera software that they put on their Pixel devices. Most of the magic of the camera quality of pixel's reside in the High Dynamic Range google algorithms. However, this software is not officially available for other devices. BSG is the first developer to have adapted Gcam for other devices. He now has a MI 8, which is very siùilar to the Pocophone, so his ports actually work pretty well on this phone.
Here is a list of the features that make google's software stand apart from all the other stock and 3rd party camera apps. (Not all of them are available in the ports, but more appear with time).
HDR + and HDR+ Enhanced: That's what most people want Gcam for. The app takes multiple pictures at different exposure levels and combines them to get even lighting. This photography technique is available on many stock cams, but Google's custom implementation of it is generally regarded as highly superior.
Super Res Zoom: That is a "usebug" feature. When you're taking a picture, unless you have a tripod, you can't hold the phone perfectly still. Google uses this slight movement to take multiple shots, which are then combined to make out more detail for the final image. Where other OEMs add a second camera, Google gives better results with just one.
Night Sight: where HDR combines multiple under-exposed shots, Night Sight does the same thing with over-exposed and longer exposed images. This produces impossible-before shots with way less noise and blur in very low-light conditions. In Daylight, Night Sight Mode also applies Super res Zoom to the image, giving a lot more detail to your pictures.
ZSL HDR+: ZSL stands for Zero Shutter Lag. As HDR uses multiple pictures, you need to wait for the phone to snap those multiple shots. ZSL essentially means your phone is always taking pictures and has a couple already buffered when you hit the shutter, so you don't need to wait.
Portrait Mode: That's blurring that background of an image behind a face. this is a trend on smartphones, and most OEMs implement it by adding a second camera on the back. the two sensors produce a slightly different image and you can calculate from the difference where to blur the image. But Google has decided not to add a second sensor to their phones. The way they pull it off is by local Artificial intelligence to detect faces and blur the rest.
Photosphere: This is essentially a 360° Panorama. You point around you and the phone takes, then stitches together, multiple images in a sphere around you. You can then view the pictures by moving them around with your fingers, or moving around your phone like a window around you.
Panorama: That is self-explanatory. like everything else, Gcam takes excellent panoramas.
Video Recording: Gcam Records video at up to [email protected]
Slow-Motion: this port can take slow-motion videos at up to [email protected]
Top Shot: Google's AI is now so good it know what a good image is like. If you hit the shutter too Soon or too late, Google will suggest another shot. It will actually take a dozen out of which you can choose, but will also suggest the best one.
Photobooth: As the camera is continually shooting and waiting for you to tap the shutter, why couldn't it do this for you too? Once Photobooth is on, you just leave your phone and it will take the picture on its own when it "sees something interesting", like a smile. Essentially, it's an AI photograph for group shots where everyone can fit in and lets you use the back sensor instead of the selfie cam.
Tracking Autofocus : As the name implies, once you click on an object while filming, it will keep the focus on it however it moves.
I am not a developer, but the subforum is for gcam ports, so here is the one for the Pocophone, with instructions and
Go to this thread, wich always has the last version up.
You are welcome to post your amazing pictures here :
These ports are specifically made for the Pocophone F1. They might or might not work on your phone.
If you find that our APK's work well on your other model, you can open a thread for your phone to help others find a working APK faster and discuss model-specific issues.
If you have bugs, something isn't working correctly, please don't just post "Not Working !!!!" That doesn't help. Give details :
- The model of your Phone, your ROM if you're using one, any fixes installed;
- The name of the apk you're using;
- Screenshots or video recordings of the bug if you're able to;
- A logcat if there's a crash;
- Steps to reproduce the bug/crash;

It's really lag when opening any camera mod (except Panaroma and Video) and I could NOT take photos when pressing the button.
I'm Using Pocophone F1 with Global MIUI 10.1.3.0
File using: MGC_6.1.021_MI8_Vc.apk

the same issues.

Same issues for me, impossible to take photos, 1 frame per second refresh rate....

not working with several versions
When opening any camera mod (except Panaroma and Video) NOT possible take photos when pressing the button.
I'm Using Pocophone F1 , Android 9, with Global MIUI 10.1.3.0
Files used:
MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2_plus3.apk
and
MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2_plus.apk
and
MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2a_plus.apk ; MGC_6.1.021_MI8_V2a+_plus.apk

cr0wdelex said:
It's really lag when opening any camera mod (except Panaroma and Video) and I could NOT take photos when pressing the button.
I'm Using Pocophone F1 with Global MIUI 10.1.3.0
File using: MGC_6.1.021_MI8_Vc.apk
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Try flashing twrp fix bro. It fixed my issue.

Try installing MIUI 10 v10.2.2.0 or higher , it should fix most of problems with gcam

Love this camera ...

I installed gcam and flashed twrp fix. I was using 10.1.3.0
After 10.2 I updated it and flashed twrp fix again for the lag issue.
Now I noticed that portrait mode is not working in stock camera. ?

i downloaded and it seems fine ...
Confused a bit, what is the difference between this and the one here :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/themes/b-s-g-google-camera-port-developed-mi-8-t3843130

Update to miui 10.2.2.0 i installed the same version of gcam on miui 10.1.3.0 and it didnt work i manually updated to miui 10.2.2.0 and it worked to install it just use android studs guide

Maybe a dumb question.? How is "Motion" in GCam working? Is it working at all? I have never found any of these short videos. Where are they stored? I'm using a Pocophone F1.

Thank you
Working fine with poco rom stock mui 10.3.6

Google-Camera 7.3 for Redmi Note 7 Pro

NOTICE TO ALL USERS: This thread has been discarded as it has already fulfilled its purpose and therefore is now no longer needed.
Please follow the NEW THREAD!
The saga continues

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog373/
Works perfect on my chinese phone, except slow motion.

Klaus69 said:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog373/
Works perfect on my chinese phone, except slow motion.
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Thanks for the help! I tried this build but it's still very unresponsive. Not sure how exactly it works for you and yet somehow it doesn't work for me. Given that we both have the same Chinese version it doesn't make any sense. However I tried the latest build available from this developer (MGC_6_1_021_xcam6_beta2.apk) and it works very very well! I would even say it's close to perfect. It's just the slow motion which doesn't work at the moment.
It seems the GCam builds maintained by xtrme are the only ones which work with the Chinese version of the RN7Pro. Although these builds are aimed at MI 9, they work for the RN7Pro as well since both of them have the exact same camera sensor.
P.S. Any particular camera settings you are using with GCam? Did you import the XML config file?

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vlachorumsapiens said:
Thanks for the help! I tried this build but it's still very unresponsive. Not sure how exactly it works for you and yet somehow it doesn't work for me. Given that we both have the same Chinese version it doesn't make any sense. However I tried the latest build available from this developer (MGC_6_1_021_xcam6_beta2.apk) and it works very very well! I would even say it's close to perfect. It's just the slow motion which doesn't work at the moment.
It seems the GCam builds maintained by xtrme are the only ones which work with the Chinese version of the RN7Pro. Although these builds are aimed at MI 9, they work for the RN7Pro as well since both of them have the exact same camera sensor.
P.S. Any particular camera settings you are using with GCam? Did you import the XML config file?
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I don't use any config files.
Only enabled Pixel 2 awb, remove iso limit in dark , no enable auto exposure, and enabled dynamic black lvl.
Worked perfect on chinese rom, working perfect now on global rom.

I tested Arnova8G2 Advanced 1.4 and xtrme's xcam6_beta3. Photo, 4K video and nightshot. Both works fine.

Nope. On the Note 7 Pro, none of the versions (including this one) works perfectly. The portait mode still freezes on my Note 7 Pro from China. The Night Mode does work with this one though.

I've the Chinese note 7 pro and this one works well except for slow motion
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/MGC_6.2.024_RN7_V1d_plusplus.apk
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I've been doing a lot of testing with several GCam builds on the Redmi Note 7 Pro and I finally found one which gives amazing results. Although it isn't specifically tailored for the Sony IMX586 sensor as we find with other GCam builds developed for the Mi 9 (such as the one modded by xtrme), for some reason it produces much better photos with better color accuracy, details, sharpness, exposure and dynamic range. This GCam build is modded by bulkin043 and it is tailored for a variety of different devices such as the Redmi Note 5 / Pro (whyred), Redmi Note 7 (lavender), Mi A1 (tissot), Mi A2 (jasmine), Mi 6x (wayne) and Mi 8 Lite (platina). During my extensive tests I've found this build to be exceptionally stable with smooth transitions when switching through menus and a very responsive UI.
This build is packed with a lot of great settings such as "Custom Eszdman v2.2" quality level for NightSight, Camera API2 "Metering mode", "ISO priority", and "Lens distortion correction", "Lens blur resolution" and many other unique features. Best of all it comes with a dedicated interface theme (Auto/Light/Dark) which automatically adapts to daylight or night-time conditions. Photobooth and Slow Motion aren't working unfortunately, but that's the case with many GCam builds and so it remains a work in progress.
The only bothersome issue with this build is due to the fact that it permanently crashes video mode when selecting 60fps. Please avoid this framerate for now, or else you will have to reinstall GCam to gain access to video mode again.
This Google Camera is based on the 6.2.030 version and you can download it from > HERE
I will share below the optimal settings for the Redmi Note 7 Pro (after having it thoroughly tested I've found these particular settings to give the best possible results):
[Libs]
Default from Google
[Base settings]
Back camera > Pixel 3a XL/with Pixel 3a config (perfect balance between noise control, details and sharpness with accurate exposure) or Pixel XL/with Pixel 3 config (increased noise, details and sharpness with slightly higher exposure)
Front camera > Pixel 2 XL (good colors, details and sharpness with more noise control) or Nexus 5X (greater details and sharpness with slightly more noise)
Config > Pixel 3a/with Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3 XL AWB or Pixel 3/with Pixel XL and Pixel 2 XL AWB
[Saturation]
Front Camera > Highlight Saturation (1.9) / Shadow Saturation (2.3)
Back Camera > Highlight Saturation (1.0) / Shadow Saturation (1.6)
[Noise reduction]
Back camera > Activate
Front camera > Activate
DO NOT enable HDR+ Denoise!
[Enable these toggles]
> HDR+ Control
> Save to /DCIM/Camera
> Quick auto exposure settings
> Remove the ISO limit
> Portrait/Disable zoom
> Recompute AWB > On (mandatory!)
All other settings remain on default
NOTICE: Keep in mind that these settings have been tested only on the Redmi Note 7 Pro (China variant). For other compatible devices supported by this build you will have to experiment with the settings yourselves.

I've tested the latest xtrme GCam build and I'm very pleased to see Pixel AWB has finally been fixed. We are getting very close to a true Google Camera performance on the Mi 9 and Redmi Note 7 Pro. File size is also correct and image quality is closer to MIUI stock camera (exposure/highlight conservation is still better on stock camera though).
You can download the latest GCam build developed by xtrme from HERE
After trying various settings I've managed to find the best configuration which provides amazing image quality, with great detail, sharpness, color reproduction, noise control, exposure and dynamic range. There's one single XML config file suitable for both daytime and nighttime conditions which you can download from HERE
Here's a tutorial on how to import/export XML config files for GCam
For NightSight you need steady hands as image processing is slower, but provides maximum quality. There's also a small annoyance with my config as NightSight suggestion doesn't work with BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+, but this issue will eventually be fixed.

Thanks so much @vlachorumsapiens

vlachorumsapiens said:
I've tested the latest xtrme GCam build and I'm very pleased to see Pixel AWB has finally been fixed. We are getting very close to a true Google Camera performance on the Mi 9 and Redmi Note 7 Pro. File size is also correct and image quality is closer to MIUI stock camera (exposure/highlight conservation is still better on stock camera though).
You can download the latest GCam build developed by xtrme from HERE
After trying various settings I've managed to find the best configuration which provides amazing image quality, with great detail, sharpness, color reproduction, noise control, exposure and dynamic range. There's one single XML config file suitable for both daytime and nighttime conditions which you can download from HERE
Here's a tutorial on how to import/export XML config files for GCam
After importing config file, go to Settings > Advanced > Noise Reduction > Untick & Tick again "Activate" toggles (sub-menu toggles also) in first three lenses. This procedure has to be done or else noise reduction settings won't be in effect.
For NightSight you need steady hands as image processing is slower, but provides maximum quality. There's also a small annoyance with my config as NightSight suggestion doesn't work with BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+, but this issue will eventually be fixed.
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For some reasons, the latest GCam from xtreme is not working good for me. Even after using your config files, colors are still not realistic. I am using Arnova's latest and it is working great right out of the box.

AbhiAbhiBisht said:
For some reasons, the latest GCam from xtreme is not working good for me. Even after using your config files, colors are still not realistic. I am using Arnova's latest and it is working great right out of the box.
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Not sure why it's not working well for you. Which version are you using from Arnova? Is it the latest 2.0 version?

[Updated XML download link for xtrme GCam]
> disabled noise reduction settings completely (BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+ module does enough noise reduction on its own)
> decreased HDR+ frames to 7
> set correction NightSight to "Off"
The result is faster image processing, reduced time for capturing photos with NightSight, increased details and sharpness with less chances to end up with blurry photos.

vlachorumsapiens said:
Not sure why it's not working well for you. Which version are you using from Arnova? Is it the latest 2.0 version?
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Yes. Beta 5.

AbhiAbhiBisht said:
Yes. Beta 5.
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Beta5 is xtrme's version. I was inquiring about Arnova's version.

vlachorumsapiens said:
Beta5 is xtrme's version. I was inquiring about Arnova's version.
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I am sorry. This one.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.5.190418.1850.apk

AbhiAbhiBisht said:
I am sorry. This one.
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/GCam_6.1.021_Advanced_V1.5.190418.1850.apk
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I've tried Arnova's version and it's actually very similar with xtrme's version. Color reproduction is pretty much the same when using certain libraries like "Default from Google" or "CSeUs", in combination with BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+ and Pixel 3 XL for base settings. However what Arnova's GCam lacks is a special library called Xlib v2.2s which provides far better details than any other library, with much better exposure in the shadows. I've tried many different builds with many different settings, but none can come close to this one. NightSight is absolutely amazing, but image processing is slower than on Arnova's GCam because it needs more time to capture more light and apply the adequate post-processing. But the trade-off is worth it. Slower processing and maximum quality is better than faster processing and lower quality. It should come as no surprise since xtrme's version is the only build specifically tailored for the Mi 9 which has the exact same main camera sensor as the Redmi Note 7 Pro. I just don't understand why it's not working well for you. But otherwise Arnova's version can take decent photos nonetheless. I think it's a bit better than the versions modded by bulkin043 and BSG when it comes to color reproduction and NightSight.

vlachorumsapiens said:
I've tried Arnova's version and it's actually very similar with xtrme's version. Color reproduction is pretty much the same when using certain libraries like "Default from Google" or "CSeUs", in combination with BSG Config PixelPlusNS Hdr+ and Pixel 3 XL for base settings. However what Arnova's GCam lacks is a special library called Xlib v2.2s which provides far better details than any other library, with much better exposure in the shadows. I've tried many different builds with many different settings, but none can come close to this one. NightSight is absolutely amazing, but image processing is slower than on Arnova's GCam because it needs more time to capture more light and apply the adequate post-processing. But the trade-off is worth it. Slower processing and maximum quality is better than faster processing and lower quality. It should come as no surprise since xtrme's version is the only build specifically tailored for the Mi 9 which has the exact same main camera sensor as the Redmi Note 7 Pro. I just don't understand why it's not working well for you. But otherwise Arnova's version can take decent photos nonetheless. I think it's a bit better than the versions modded by bulkin043 and BSG when it comes to color reproduction and NightSight.
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I've again tried xtreme's version of GCam and it's working fine now. But there is one issue that the phone lags extensively after taking a photo until it processes.

AbhiAbhiBisht said:
I've again tried xtreme's version of GCam and it's working fine now. But there is one issue that the phone lags extensively after taking a photo until it processes.
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Yes. That's the downside of this version of GCam. Image processing is slower than on other versions, but image quality is the best.

The best working GCam for MOTO G7 Power

I have tested many of the GCam apps available from the Google Camera Port hub here
The best working one for my Moto G7 Power XT1955-4 is the GCam MOD from the developer arthur.
Test the different settings to choose what is working best for you, especially you can dig in the Advanced settings.
For example you can:
- use the H.265/HEVC format for video;
- get a RAW+JPEG control on your main screen
- get HDR+ (HDR+ and HDR+ enhaced)
- get a Night Sight shortcut for night shooting on the main camera view
- adjust many noise reduction parameters
- change and test the AWB (Default, Pixel 2, Pixel 3)
-change the JPEG quality 90%, 95%, 97% and 100%
- change the HDR+ Enhanced frames: Default=8, Medium=14, High=18, Very high=24
and many more!
You can download the latest version of the GCam back.rider apk from here
Other versions made from other developers can be downloaded from Google Camera Port hub
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EDIT August 2020:
From some time I'm using GCam modifications made from Parrot043, it was working pretty well with Android 9 before, and now with Adnroid 10 after I upgraded my Moto G7 Power to Q.
Strongly recommend you to test the Parrot043 GCam modification
If you still use Android 9, than you need GCam version 7.0.x
If you are with Android 10, then version 7.3.x or bigger is for your OS

@lubo777 can you please tell me exact settings you have as i dont really have a clue. Just need it for good pictures and portrait mode. Thanks in advance

Very low light sample made with the default G7 Power camera app and the GCam at 5:30 at the morning
Default Cam G7 Power
GCam G7 Power

Syed.yasir2 said:
@lubo777 can you please tell me exact settings you have as i dont really have a clue. Just need it for good pictures and portrait mode. Thanks in advance
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I recommend to test NOT the latest GCam MOD from back.rider version 1.3a but a bit older version which have better picture details and less noise GCam 2.6a
This was reported on the XDA page of the GCam MOD and I can confirm it.
Bellow are the settings I use: see the attachment.

If you like to install multiple versions of a GCam and test the differences you can do that easy with App Cloner app - for example you can install the latest GCam 1.3a and the older 2.6a and see the difference

Appreciate your help. Thanks mate

So what did anybody figure out? I'm using the latest by Sanity. I can never tell the difference between any of them other than the HDR rendering taking longer or shorter.

Thanks for the advice. Can anyone recommend a way to launch GCam using the default twisting moto-action? It's possible to do once the phone is unlocked, but a locked phone always launches the stock camera app.
I'm also looking for a way to save from GCam to an external sd card. The best way seems to be through using a Tasker (or similar) profile to automate moving photos over, then deleting from inboard storage. There's a GCam Tools app that replicates this behavior, but seems a bit buggy.
Cheers

There is a new version of the GCam MOD GCam_6.2.030_N7P_test1.apk which have the best results according to few tests below ...
Bellow are some day shooting examples with HDR+ and no HDR+ made with the latest version 1 of the GCam, the previous one 1.3a and version 6.1.021_N7P_test2.6a of the GCam MOD from back.rider555 made with MOTO G7 Power
My personal opinion is that the latest version is the best one according to AWB and details!
back.rider555 thank you for your work!!!
All 3 versions have the same setup, I'm attaching also my setup as a attachment below the images.
Latest version GCam_6.2.030_N7P_test1.apk NO HDR+
Latest version GCam_6.2.030_N7P_test1.apk with HDR+
Previous version GCam-6-2-024-N7-P-test1-3a NO HDR+
Previous version GCam-6-2-024-N7-P-test1-3a with HDR+
Older version GCam-6-1-021-N7-P-test2-6a NO HDR+
Older version GCam-6-1-021-N7-P-test2-6a with HDR+
The latest version GCam_6.2.030_N7P_test1 with my MOTO G7 Power have the best results as a AWB colors correctness. Also the image details are perfect!

lubo777 said:
There is a new version of the GCam MOD GCam_6.2.030_N7P_test1.apk which have the best results according to few tests below ...
Bellow are some day shooting examples with HDR+ and no HDR+ made with the latest version 1 of the GCam, the previous one 1.3a and version 6.1.021_N7P_test2.6a of the GCam MOD from back.rider555 made with MOTO G7 Power
My personal opinion is that the latest version is the best one according to AWB and details!
back.rider555 thank you for your work!!!
All 3 versions have the same setup, I'm attaching also my setup as a attachment below the images.
Latest version GCam_6.2.030_N7P_test1.apk NO HDR+
Latest version GCam_6.2.030_N7P_test1.apk with HDR+
Previous version GCam-6-2-024-N7-P-test1-3a NO HDR+
Previous version GCam-6-2-024-N7-P-test1-3a with HDR+
Older version GCam-6-1-021-N7-P-test2-6a NO HDR+
Older version GCam-6-1-021-N7-P-test2-6a with HDR+
The latest version GCam_6.2.030_N7P_test1 with my MOTO G7 Power have the best results as a AWB colors correctness. Also the image details are perfect!
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Thank you for the detailed testing and posting your photo samples. That's the most thorough I've seen yet. Personally, I feel the NO HDR+ image taken with the GCam-6-2-024-N7-P-test1-3a looked the best. Not by much, but marginally. The G7 Power images seem to have a very shallow dynamic range and the HDR+ photos from each version seems to blow out the highlights (see lower right hand corner grassy area where there is direct sunshine) more than the NO HDR+ samples. I would have expected the opposite, with the HDR photos preserving more shadow detail while taming the highlights, but the blades of grass in the NO HDR+ samples are more clearly defined.

Yesterday I discovered that I have some problems with the Focus on my MOTO G7 Power with the latest version. I don't now if there is such a problem with Nokia 7 Plus camera, probably the problem is Moto camera hardware specific ...
The problem is that in wide scenes (not closeup) in Camera Mode the focus is 100% NOT correct where I have tapped on the screen ...
In Portrait Mode everything is OK with the Focus ... very strange.
On closeup scenes the Focus is much better in Camera and Photo modes, as you can see bellow.
On all pictures the Focus is on the strawberry.
Camera mode NO HDR
Camera mode HDR+
Camera mode HDR+ enchanced
Portrait mode NO HDR+
Portrait mode HDR+
Portrait mode HDR+ enhanced
Night Sight
Night Sight

I have tested A LOT of the different GCAM Mod's and definitely 100% the best one working with all possibilities is the GCAM Mod from arthur
What in this GCAM MOD is especially useful for me:
1. The possibility to save Pictures / Video on external SD Card
2. Back and front Camera possibility to fine tune the "Noise suppression" the "Black level adjustment" and "Saturation"
3. To save Portrait pictures in the same folder with all other folders (by default GCAM saves each Portrait image in a different folder )
4. Burst mode - working perfect!!!
5. Slow motion mode
6. Exposure control features
7. Manual Focus options - especially to have focus slider on the camera screen
8. Zoom Noise suppression
9. Video Bitrate change
10. Developer Settings
In this Mode there is no Night Sight link / menu - you get perfectly working Night Sight feature on the main Camera screen in HDR+ enchanced
Below are few pictures made with this mod at night and day

for me arthurs mod isnt saving any pictures even if i set sd card folder...

mk4y said:
for me arthurs mod isnt saving any pictures even if i set sd card folder...
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I'm not using / haven't used the External Card feature, because the Internal SD Card is much faster for Burst pictures / video.

even out of the box with internal setting wont save any picture for me

mk4y said:
even out of the box with internal setting wont save any picture for me
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You use the latest version: MGCam_v.3.5.2_R4X.apk ?
Very very strange ... here is completely OK

yes only front camera pictures are saved for me!

mk4y said:
yes only front camera pictures are saved for me!
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I have the same problem with that version not being able to save to the SD card. Maybe a permissions issue.
Interestingly, the main features of the app properly display, for me, in English. But, the error message items are in cirillic....

I have found another GCam MOD which have much more Camera Extended settings and is the best working for me.
I'm testing it on my phone for few days and have to say that this GCam MOD have everything I need as a fine tinning functionality.

jlsatt4 said:
I have the same problem with that version not being able to save to the SD card. Maybe a permissions issue.
Interestingly, the main features of the app properly display, for me, in English. But, the error message items are in cirillic....
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Yes, because one of the best GCam MOD hackers are Russians ...

GCam (exynos version from BSG)

Hello,
Some of you know the port of GCam made by Zoran, the ZGcam (https://koopahtmaniac.com/). The only partial working version of exynos version.
A few days ago, the person that started GCam port, BSG, released a version with support to exynos processors.
Changelog of the public version from BSG (8.1.101 from 03/10/2021):
- Added support for devices with Exynos processors running Android 10+.
- Fixed problems with add-on modules for Sony devices.
- Fixed all known issues with Google Pixel 4, 4XL, V
- The design has been redesigned (it will still be improved and a description of the settings and translation will be added).
- Added gallery selection by default (you don't need to include anything, everything is automatically enabled).
- Removed depth modules that could not shoot.
- Fixed shortcuts.
- Many minor fixes.
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Source celsoazevedo.com
All versions from BSG
I've tested this and the back camera works fine (better with AWB activated). But the front camera doesn't work (maybe they can fix this in the future).
I'm just sharing this. I'm not involved in the development or celsoazevedo's website.
Note: Choose "com.samsung.android.ruler" version. If this doesn't work, try the version "com.samsung.android.scan3d"
A few things:
Frontal camera
Now, the frontal camera wont work out of the box. To make the front camera working:
Open GCam
Swipe down to open the quick settings menu and click in the settings icon
Choose "Modules"
Choose Front (0.9)
Swipe down until you see "ViewFinder Format". Change from JPEG to YUV
Go back and do the same for the Front (1.0)
Now, you can take pictures with the frontal cameras. Note that I couldn't make both lens working, only one (even you see the button to switch to the other camera, for me doesn't work).
Telephoto or ultra wide lens
By default, you can use only 2 cameras. But S10+ have 3.
To use the telephoto or ultra wide lens:
Open GCam
Swipe down to open the quick settings menu and click in the settings icon
Choose "Module"
You should see 3 entries for "Back". Each have the "zoom value"
Back (0.5) -> ultra wide
Back (1.0) -> main
Back (1.9) -> telephoto
Now you should choose the lens you don't want. Click on the lens you don't want, scroll down and choose "Disable this lens". For example: You want ultra wide and main cameras. So you would disable the telephoto lens. If you want telephoto, you need to disable ultra wide. You only have 2 options on the viewfinder, you need to trick the camera to think you only have 2 lens, so that the correct lens appear.
Other settings:
Settings -> Global: -> JPEG Compression to 98% or even 100%
This will increase the photo quality
Settings -> Advanced -> Control HDR+
Then go to the viewfinder, swipe down and choose HDR+ with a little symbol in the circle (button in the right). Each photo will take longer to take, but you will have more quality
Settings -> Gobal: -> Focus Tracking (Photo)
Click in a subject and it will keep that subject in focus, even if you move the camera
Share your experience with this new version

Thanks for sharing.
I'm wondering which of the five .apk for version MGC_8.1.101_A9_PV0m is the right one for a Exynos device.

geronimoge said:
Thanks for sharing.
I'm wondering which of the five .apk for version MGC_8.1.101_A9_PV0m is the right one for a Exynos device.
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The 2nd one with .Eng

Abduljalal Ahman said:
The 2nd one with _Eng.apk
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Just gave it a try: As soon as I start the app (*Eng.apk / *Snap.apk) it crashes. So I can't use it.
Running LOS 18.1. without GApps.I think that's the reason even if ZGCam was working all the time and I have fake gcam services provider installed.
Logcat:
FATAL EXCEPTION: main
Process: org.codeaurora.snapcam, PID: 11852
java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to create application com.google.vr.vrcore.base.api.util.Application: java.lang.SecurityException: Failed to find provider com.google.android.gsf.gservices for user 0; expected to find a valid ContentProvider for this authority [...]

The below version worked perfectly on S10 Exynos.
MGC_8.1.101_A9_PV0m_ruler.apk (com.samsung.android.ruler)

geronimoge said:
Just gave it a try: As soon as I start the app (*Eng.apk / *Snap.apk) it crashes. So I can't use it.
Running LOS 18.1. without GApps.I think that's the reason even if ZGCam was working all the time and I have fake gcam services provider installed.
Logcat:
FATAL EXCEPTION: main
Process: org.codeaurora.snapcam, PID: 11852
java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to create application com.google.vr.vrcore.base.api.util.Application: java.lang.SecurityException: Failed to find provider com.google.android.gsf.gservices for user 0; expected to find a valid ContentProvider for this authority [...]
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As it seems there is an issue with the fake services needed by GCam.
But there's already a workaround as written here.
So we have a solution again if you don't want to use GApps.

Hello, I don't know if that's the only thing for me, but when I use GCam, I have a small image lag.

dcop7 said:
Hello,
Some of you know the port of GCam made by Zoran, the ZGcam (https://koopahtmaniac.com/). The only partial working version of exynos version.
A few days ago, the person that started GCam port, BSG, released a version with support to exynos processors (probably a collaboration with Zoran). This could be a milestone to have a better version to exynos processors.
Source celsoazevedo.com
I've tested this and the back camera works fine (better with AWB activated). But the front camera doesn't work (maybe they can fix this in the future).
I'm just sharing this. I'm not involved in the development or celsoazevedo's website.
Share your experience with this new version
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Thank you.
I was using ZGCam from koopahtmaniac.com and that was working reassonable well. Just now installed this BSG's version: MGC_8.1.101_A9_PV0m_Eng.apk and that is working even better and more fluid. Thank you for pointing that out.
I'm running samsung starlte S9, with Lineageos 18.1 en Nikgapps

Koffietijd said:
Thank you.
I was using ZGCam from koopahtmaniac.com and that was working reassonable well. Just now installed this BSG's version: MGC_8.1.101_A9_PV0m_Eng.apk and that is working even better and more fluid. Thank you for pointing that out.
I'm running samsung starlte S9, with Lineageos 18.1 en Nikgapps
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I overlooked an issue with front camera. Rarely use that. Front camera is making pink/purple pictures.
Does anyone know how to fix that?
Maybe a cameralib from latest vendor-stock?

Hi, How do you switch to f2.4? Thanks.

New versions are available

geronimoge said:
New versions are available
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Yes, from time to time there are new versions

MGC_8.1.101_A9_GVq_ruler.apk and MGC_8.1.101_A9_GVq_scan3d.apk seem to be working fine on Exynos. Also, the front camera launches, but the capture button doesn't save the picture.
Also, I can't get the wide-angle lens working here by tweaking the mod settings. However, I got the wide-angle lens working in ZGCAM.
Although, this version is actually quite smoother. Hopefully, we will have the front cam working soon

balrajs99 said:
MGC_8.1.101_A9_GVq_ruler.apk seem to be working fine on Exynos. Also, the front camera launches, but the capture button doesn't save the picture.
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Same here

balrajs99 said:
MGC_8.1.101_A9_GVq_ruler.apk and MGC_8.1.101_A9_GVq_scan3d.apk seem to be working fine on Exynos. Also, the front camera launches, but the capture button doesn't save the picture.
Also, I can't get the wide-angle lens working here by tweaking the mod settings. However, I got the wide-angle lens working in ZGCAM.
Although, this version is actually quite smoother. Hopefully, we will have the front cam working soon
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I think there is a beta version that maked the front cam working. We just need to wait a bit more.
I was able to use the wide-angle lens. But I've found a limitation. You either have the wide angle or the telephoto lens. You can't have the hability to choose both when you want.
For an example, I had the 1x option and sliding to the left I have 0.5x. But no 2x.
So, I've gone to the settings and disable the lens 0.5x. Then it appears the 2x lens.
Hope it will be a fix in the future.

dcop7 said:
I think there is a beta version that maked the front cam working. We just need to wait a bit more.
I was able to use the wide-angle lens. But I've found a limitation. You either have the wide angle or the telephoto lens. You can't have the hability to choose both when you want.
For an example, I had the 1x option and sliding to the left I have 0.5x. But no 2x.
So, I've gone to the settings and disable the lens 0.5x. Then it appears the 2x lens.
Hope it will be a fix in the future.
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hi, i have s10e device can you teach me how to use wide angle lens? (Root)
I would prefer gcam 8.1 but 7.4
please help me

Hello friend can you please tell me how to use telephoto lens and wide angle in gcam port latest by BSG?

Aga.bogdan said:
Hello friend can you please tell me how to use telephoto lens and wide angle in gcam port latest by BSG?
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Just install the apk. However, I did find that you can only use 2 lens at time. So, you can use the main and telephone lens. If you want the switch the telephone by the wide angle, you need to disable the telephone lens in the settings

But problem is I don't find setting anything related to telephoto lens?