yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] pejhod:
They can be pretty big files sizes and can have like 150 frames, but my Mac plays them at decent speeds. The GS4 plays them supppperr fast IMO. It seems more natural on my computer.

If I was only a recognized big boy on the forums, I'd link a decent 15mb one I took of my coworkers doing jazz hands. :o
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mickeywdw1254:
Spaceship Earth was taken using night mode, Cinderella's Castle was taken with HDR mode and the other two were taken with auto mode and settings.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MrPlNK:
I really really dunno what you guys talkin bout.... :rolleyes:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lowspeed:
The point is you can get great pictures only it takes more effort and some come blurry.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] daoom:
Some people just want to complain.

Mine takes pictures almost instantly and they're not blurry unless I was moving. I can literally just keep pressing the button and taking pictures.

If you can't do that with yours than the problem is either a defective unit or (more likely) you ****ed with your settings and need to reset everything.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SlimJ87D:
Baldilocks wouldn't just complain for no reason. He's a longtime poster in all the galaxy threads.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] bobgodd:
My wife and I went for a small hike yesterday and I took one of her walking down the trail. The speed on the phone looks normal walking pace but when it was shared, her speed is ultra slow motion. I also took some test pics of just my foot wiggling back nd forth, and I played with the trim and made a very short gif less than 2mb in size. It was still slow when shared. I'm baffled and might try changing out my phone?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cundiffr:
Camera is great
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] (MEDS):
Yeah the camera did improve after the OTA update. I find that if you use the voice control "shoot" to take the picture it's easier to get better picture because you don't have to press the button and potentially move the phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] (MEDS):
The quality of the camera is actually pretty amazing. This is a picture of my blue jeans at full zoom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lost2030:
I had the same issue!! I came from an S3 and on the S3 I would press the button and it would immediately take the pic (zero shutte lag), so I was pissed off when I saw the delay on the S4.

I messed with the settings and turned off "burst shot" now the camera is instant! I never use burst shot anyway. I take pics with the 13MP setting using the Auto mode, pics look great! There is a delay with the flash though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] brekec88:
Change metering to matrix

Burst mode off (on will increase shutter speed...use on if your trying to capture something in motion)

ISO auto

Picture size 9.6

Anti shake on

Try it now. Ymmv but made my pics look better.

Had a Htc One for almost a month, shutter speed is faster and it has amazing low light capabilities.

S4 has more detailed pictures. Better zoom and daylight pictures.

Both have there strong points.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cybershawngates:
Agree. It's a great camera, but you do have to hold it steady. I had a layperson snap a group pic today, it came out blurry even with the anti-shake on. Now I had burst mode on (even though burst wasn't use and metering wasn't matrix so I'll try that. Bumping the ISO helped with moving objects.

Has anyone tried Camera JB+? Seems the stock android camera on my Epic 4g under CM10.1 was pretty rock solid.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] akira02rex:
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s4_vs_htc_one-review-913p8.php

For those of you wondering how the quality of this camera is^^^

This says it all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] richierich1212:
I don't bother with pushing the on-screen button to take pictures anymore. I just say, "capture" and it's pretty instantaneous.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mikebb00:
I'm having the same blurry results -- installed Camera Zoom FX and now the camera shots are comparable with all of the other pictures in this thread. One benefit with this application is it will save your Scene Modes (mine set to Sports) which makes the camera appear faster along with stabilization. I have yet to take a blurry picture since this application has been installed.

If I am doing something wrong with the default S4 camera, please interject because I'm frustrated with trying different settings that don't seem to save when the camera is used.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] :
Yeah the focusing time is long. It definitely needs some software update love
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mikebb00:
This might sound crazy but after installing Camera Zoom FX and resetting the camera itself, I was able to grab this picture earlier today using HDR from the default camera application; best picture I've been able to take using this phone on a windy afternoon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] :
Seems the SD card is not enough for this phone. Just got a class 10
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] HardOnChairs:
Someone earlier mentioned the exposure metering. I'm surprised this isn't bugging more people. The camera should be adjusting the exposure for where ever you tap to focus, right? But it doesn't. At best you can get matrix metering to compromise between dark and light but that's not always preferable.

I've also had a lot of trouble with focusing, anything closer than a few feet (certainly not taking about macro). Also some blurry shots, sometimes I have to switch to sports mode to get it to take the shot fast enough even in a lot of light.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Spunjah413:
People with bad photos need to ensure shake is enabled. For some reason me and the wife had or phones disabled. Kind of weird to be of by default.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Yze:
I don't get it. do you people have tourretes or something? how hard is it to take a non blurry shot??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] GeorgeP:
It's off by default for a reason. Most people will get better pictures with anti-shake turned off. All that feature does is raise the ISO enabling a faster shutter speed. That might be beneficial if you are taking a picture from a moving car or something, but otherwise pictures will come out clearer without it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] msavic6:
Do you guys just tap the shutter button and snap an image or do you hold the shutter button, let it focus and then release to take a picture?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] HardOnChairs:
Oh I didn't even realize that. That does help. However my main gripe is still the metering.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] msavic6:
I was wondering because when the galaxy nexus came out, the only way to get a somewhat decent image was to hold and then release the shutter button.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] CallMeAria:
My wife and I both got the S4. Hers has the same issue yours does while mine takes crystal clear pictures almost instantly. We both have Korean made phones so its not that..the only difference is hers is white while I have the black :rolleyes:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dj-Rodney:
There's no macro mode? There has to be. I'll just have to find out once I get my S4 in the mail.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] :
There isn't.

It just works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] blackguy101:
So for average pictures what are some recommended settings? also is there really a huge benefit in having the picture size set to 9.6 instead of 13 megapixles? I always wondered why it was not set to that as the default. wouldn't there be far more detail when set to 13? Sorry if these questions are dumb but im just a huge camera noob.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] makks:
1) Look up what Tourettes is, as you clearly haven't got a clue. Pull your head out of your ass if you're going to mock a disease or condition.

2) Not all situations allow you to hold your phone perfectly still. When you're a "forever alone" who only takes self shots in a bedroom, I can see where the confusion is.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] :
9.6 is just wide screen and people like that better is all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] blackguy101:
so you get the same exact image quality as if it were set on 13?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] :
Yes but not as many pixels to work with
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] blackguy101:
Like I said im a noob when it comes to cameras so I have one more question. If the quality is the same for 13 as it is for 9.6 then what do you mean exactly by less pixels to work with? Like what does that effect exactly?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] :
You can't crop as much or zoom into pictures and such
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] johnus:
Basically, if you are going to crop or print them out on larger paper or edit them in any way, they're not going to be as high quality.

I don't really see why you wouldn't just capture with the most number of pixels (unless you were worried about storage space) and if you like the 16:9 ratio, you can crop them to that if needed. Except the benefit of capturing with the full sensor is that you can crop them to the 16:9 ratio wherever you want, instead of just directly in the center. 16:9 looks better only in that there's no black bars on the sides while you're actively taking the picture. But does the aesthetics of the display while you're taking a picture rather than the end product really matter to people that much?

And I've had nothing wrong with mine except it does have some bad shutter lag. It takes about 3 seconds after I hit the button to actually take and save the picture, no matter which storage medium I'm using. My Galaxy Note was much faster at taking pictures. I've tried disabling burst capture and holding down the shutter release, but that doesn't seem to help any. In fact after a second it just loses the focus and has to refocus anyway. Definitely needs a software update.

But otherwise I'm extremely happy with the camera on this so far.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Nitroglycerin:
I haven't read the whole thread so I'm sorry if this has been posted but it worked for me. Turn anti shake on and do not use the camera button to take the picture. Instead, hold your finger on the screen for about 2-3 seconds then release to take amazing close up pictures. I tested this with a pack of cigarettes. I hit the camera button and it was blurry as hell. Held the screen and it came out super clear from the same distance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cybershawngates:
has anyone tried the jellybean camera app in the play store? Is it worth the $1.99 - pics any better than the samsung camera app? (I recall AOSP CM10.1 camera was much better than stock on my old phone).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] :
I agree. That camera is much faster so its not our camera it's the camera app. Maybe someone can modify it to capture faster.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cybershawngates:
I bought it. So far it does seem better in terms of less blurry shots. Will continue to test
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] spocko:
I have a stock AT&T GS4 with the latest OTA update. When I start the camera app, the screen brightness and saturation get automatically increased. When I exit the camera app, the screen settings return to normal. This is very annoying, and I can't find any way to turn it off. Has anyone else noticed this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gilmorej:
Does it perform light metering properly (where you touch to focus)?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lirong:
3 seconds lag? That sounds terrible!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] bigmann77:
needs a macro mode for sure
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Yze:
camera zoom fx has been working a ton better for me.. sad to say
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Wheisenberg1927:
I can relate to everything you all are saying.

No touch selective metering is almost a deal breaker, Quick settings always reset themselves after you close camera app.

The only time I notice blurry shots is in Auto / dim indoor lighting. Nightmode was a bit better.

The camera on my first s4 I had was freezing and FC after a week, so I went to exchange it for a new one hoping it was just a faulty device.

So far so good but I've only had this unit for a few days.:fingers-crossed:

Also, that film in front of the camera lens should not be affecting the quality of the pictures unless it is actually covering the lens itself.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lowspeed:
The film could affect the picture if the sun is just at the right angle.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Blue1k:
I've finally mastered it.

Getting some good photos of my daughter.

For day light I shoot in auto with anti shake almost always on.

The other mode is beauty mode.

Brie and I by Blue1k, on Flickr

At night try this:

Shoot in video mode and capture while recording. Delete the video. I'm getting very clear photos.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lowspeed:
My problem. Is the stock ROM the setting kept resetting... Now with omega they stick and I find the anti shake helps a lot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] johnus:
Did you take that with the front or the back camera? Because wow...that's DSLR quality right there.

P.S. Your daughter's eyes...are like looking at photos from the Hubble. Amazing D:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Blue1k:
Thanks! She does have unique eyes.

Shot was taken with rear camera with anti shake on. Shot it with voice activation :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gregk232:
Dark Pictures

Almost all of my photos are coming out really dark.

Any recommendations?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SEscobedo:
What setting are you using? Do you have the ISO set to something specific like 100?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gregk232:
No. Everything is default
[Nexus 4 Accessories] NJD_HD2:
Well it's an Otterbox but not really a case but it's a screen protector!

http://www.otterbox.com/Nexus-4-Vib...exus-4_color=01&start=1&cgid=lg-nexus-4-cases

Well, at least Otterbox finally acknowledged us Nexus 4 users...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Phrankeeh:
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[Nexus 4 Accessories] SefEXE:
I'd like to see how this works... whenever it's out.

Perhaps hope for a case now?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
I'll save my money for a company that takes the nexus brand more seriously from the beginning
[Nexus 4 Accessories] streak4m3:
Looks interesting but too expensive.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scientificharmony:
Hey guys

I wonder will there be a Foxhound rom produced for the Galaxy S4. I had it on the S3 and it was a great Rom. Real quick and had loads of nifty features and overclocking. Anyone know anything about this?

Chris
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EugeneInformatique:
Waiting for this too :( can't wait :\
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ZaZu90:
I found some apps that can fix Gamma but require the phone to be rooted.

How do I start with that ?? Will I lose phone memory ?

I have a sim-free S4 unlocked, with a yellow tint issue. Replaced it and the issue is still there. Apps online require the phone to be rooted in order to change Gamma settings.

Would appreciate any advice.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] slider2828:
Did you adjust it from auto to dynamic. Under settings then display
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ZaZu90:
Yep I have tried many various solutions, nothing works. I also exchanged the phone, still has a yellow tint.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] sam2c:
I believe gamma adjustments require both root and custom kernel. For real screen caliberation you need to wait for bootloader unlock and subsequent dev support. In the mean time, try an app called Filter My Screen. It might help a bit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ZaZu90:
Thank you for replying. Can you please expand on what you meant ? I just moved from an iPhone so kinda new to the whole rooting thing.

There are many kernels lying around in the forum here that supports the S4 : http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2261

What are those then ? and how does the bootloader unlock differs from it ? Furthermore, can I restore my phone after rooting if I change my mind ? (so that my warranty is not void anymore)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] sam2c:
I dont see any custom kernels there. To find iut what they are, you gotta read the threads :p

Rooting and unlocked bootloader are different. One allows access to <root>, similar to your computers C:\ directory, the other gives access to the bootloader which basically dictates what happens prior to the Android OS being loaded....think of it as the BIOS of your phone or the master boot records. You should really read up more about Android OS in general before doing anything

I THINK you can root and reverse without triggering a flag, but someone whos done it shoukd answer that
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ZaZu90:
Oh I see. So what is the solution for "Advanced Color & Gamma Control" to work ? Just rooting or using a custom kernel too ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] sam2c:
It says it in the first lines of the app description in all caps: custom kernel only, Nexus 4 only....you cant use this app.

And please dont double post in General and QA, it fragments responses.

Edit: if you have an unlocked sim free version, you should post in the international forum regarding development issues, not ATT.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ZaZu90:
That other forum is dead. I get more replies from people here, it's the same phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kinubic:
anyone tried this ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Off...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item5af0bb0408

says its genuine but its atleast almost half the price of an OEM ~
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] dacbeth:
No but I bought this one and it is perfect and a lot cheaper:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370801909203?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] woaloo:
Seems to be great, I'm looking for the same in "vertical" version. I didn't manage to find one
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] dacbeth:
I bought this one also, but I like the other better. This one is okay for the price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370799353326?var=640079665304&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] woaloo:
Thanks for your quick answer, but unfortunately, I can't go to your ebay link =>

"Unfortunately, access to this particular item has been blocked due to legal restrictions in some countries. We are blocking your viewing in an effort to prevent restricted items from being displayed. Regrettably, i.....bla bla bla........eBay."
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ashdatank:
I just stumbled onto this case. Looks super nice in brown

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Super...ell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item232a87ea40#
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Bramsey89:
I heard it doesn't close completely
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] dacbeth:
Sorry to hear:

Price $4.95 delivered.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nickh21:
Friend at work has the same one, he likes it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KRAZYADROIDMASTER:
Good price.

Let us know how you like it in the long run.

Thanks in advanced.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] dacbeth:
It was good, but I like the horizontal flip I posted about above. I can answer a call without opening the case (shake to answer type software) and overall that type has less of a footprint than this one.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] cd85233:
I ordered this, but it hasn't come in. We will see what it looks like when it gets here. It was pretty cheap.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/22121566235...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
just picked up the s4 today. Do u guys know if the OEM flip cover is available?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ashdatank:
Yes, the oem one is available. My friend bought one with the his at a sprint store
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] milk02:
my friend have bought. it is so so
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] VamshiStunner:
[GT-S7562] Galaxy S Duos Kernel 3.0.8

Features:

In Short

Governors added:

IntertactiveX

Smartass2

Savagedzen

Schedulers added:

sio

vr

Overclocked to 1.3 Ghz

Source: https://github.com/V4MSHI/S7562_kernel
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] einst31n:
Has it solved the swipe issue? Im pretty much sure that it is due to the kernel. We cant change the cpu but anyways its not that bad to have an issue like this

Hit thanks if I helped :)

sent from GT-S7562 , rooted android 4.0.4 stock ROM pimped
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] VamshiStunner:
No, I have not changed anything related to touchscreen. Cheatman will work on this related to touch issues.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cheatman:
Actually, when merging the changes from my kernel you also included the touch screen fix, but that's not a problem :D

Still, thanks a lot for your help with the kernel development work! It has enabled awesome stuff for the future!

Cheers,

C.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] N_M_S:
does it support the BLN features?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Gitanitos:
Maybe it's a good improovement for our S-DUOS. Could you considerer it?

Good job Vamshi&Cheatman.

Thanks a lot
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Gitanitos:
Hello again,

I think that is not necessary to work in BLN suport because there was one app that we can use as well as BLN but wihtout modified kernel... Here is the link to the developer's page http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1958939

I've installed it two days ago and works really well. I only modifyed my mail apk because the old one "Stock" don't have any led indication option... (I've installed Maildroid)

[MENTION=490310]cheatman[/MENTION], Maybe you can add into your room If you are agree.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rashad543:
download links

hello poeple

i have one question: how can i download the kernal ? there is no links
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] The|Shark:
hey all,

I've been with the xda I from the very beginning and have always upgraded the roms to newer versions. However, a few months ago I was happy with my 2003 and didn't upgrade.

When TomTom stopped working I thought a nice new upgrade was in order and I cooked up a new rom and installed it. I played around with it, and I think (don't remember anymore) that I've touched the band tab.

Since then I have not been able to get a signal or find a network AT ALL. I have tried everything.

I couldn't install through the normal way anymore, so I resorted to SD-installing.

Spent days here with xda-tools, tried every rom version, even installed official radio stack again. Nothing helps. I have tried selecting the band at the wallaby menu. No go!!

I'm very afraid that I've messed it up.

I will boot into the OS, but no signal. With some roms it will give me the phone setup, with most it won't.

Right now I have the german t-mobile installed. It just says: no service.

Some (current) stats:

Wallaby bootloader 5.14

R 4.21.00

Protocol: 32S54

4.01.19 GER

Is my XDA I lost??

Some pointers would be great! I'm out of idea's. :oops:

Regards,

Ruurd
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Alwyn:
I've had this recently - the way around it is simple, assuming you know what band your network provider is on.

Go to the bootloader menu (soft reset and power button), and select the band on there. I had "no service" on Orange, until I selected "1800" on the menu that is, and hey presto, working phone!

:D
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] The|Shark:
I had tried that already, and it didn't work.

However, I just did it again (tried out all combinations) and yes, it did work!

pffeww!! :lol:

thnx
[HTC Rezound] king.james:
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